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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1948

Page

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Bannock County School Reorganization Recommendations Outlined

The Bannock county school reorganization committee released a survey and urges four districts. District No. 1 Class A combines Pocatello Portneuf and Inkom with boundary adjustments. District No. 2 Class A covers Marsh Valley to Swan Lake and nearby towns, preserving Hawkins Basin at its current site. District No. 3 Class A adds adjoining Franklin county territory to consolidate rural high schools, including Central Turner Grace Telluride Cove Lago Mound Valley Cleveland and Rosehill. District No. 4 Class B spans additional outlying areas. A courthouse fire caused smoke disruption but no major losses.

Bannock County Milton F. Hartvigsen Grace Scott D. Lowe Hartvigsen Pocatello Portneuf Inkom Marsh Valley Swan Lake Lava Hot Springs McCammon Arimo Virginia Downey, Robin Hawkins Basin Franklin County

Jury awards $18,000 in damages in Firkins suit

A district court jury at 9 p m Saturday found for Hazel Velva Firkins and as guardian for minor children Elva Lee Mary Jane Beverly Jean and Louella Firkins against Grayson and Horner Inc awarding $18 000 in the damage suit?

Hazel Velva Firkins Elva Lee Mary Jane Beverly Jean Louella Firkins Ernest Firkins Grayson and Horner, Inc

Idaho Falls Man Dies After Icy Car Crash

James C. Soleberg former Idaho Falls farmer, father of State Senator Earl J. Soleberg of Arco, died in a local hospital from injuries after his car struck a utility pole during icy conditions. His wife is seriously injured. Soleberg formerly lived in Mantua Utah and is survived by seven other children.

Idaho Falls James C. Soleberg Idaho Palls Earl J. Soleberg Arco Soleberg L. D Mantua Utah

Poison Kills Many Ducks in Iowa Rivers

Des Moines reports thousands of wild ducks dying along Missouri river bottoms in western Iowa from internal lead poisoning with no antidote. Outdoor editor Ries Tuttle notes 1000 to 2500 dead at Forney's slough and hundreds more at Blue Lake as birds ingest spent shot.

Des Moines Missouri River Iowa Ries Tuttle Des Moines Sunday Register Satuday Forney’s Slough Blue Lake Tuttle

Herders Fly To Idaho

Basque sheepherders will be brought from France and Spain to work on Nevada and Idaho ranges. Attorney Karl V. King said he would travel to Europe to arrange transport for 158 men. Air transport will cost about 184000 dollars to have the workers in time for the lambing season beginning in February. The U S government has authorized immigration beyond usual quotas due to sheep herder shortages.

Salt Lake City France Spain Nevada Idaho Karl V. King King Europe United States

Officials Prepare for Freedom Train Arrival in Pocatello

The Freedom train will arrive at 5 30 a m March 20 in Pocatello and stay until 1 a m March 21 parked on track one with the engine at the depot south end. City officials and Union Pacific representatives met to map traffic plans and crowd control for viewing the priceless documents aboard the train.

Pocatello Union Pacific Paul W. Scott Cairman Freedom Train Committee

Fate of Japs Rests on Court Appeal

The Tenth Circuit held the case of seven Japanese nationals in limbo, challenging deportation orders from Utah. A. Wirin for the American Civil Liberties Union argued the men face race based discrimination and that deportation violates constitutional protections. Government counsel contends the seven are illegal residents subject to deportation. named defendants include Takasaburo Sekino, Sakijiro Moriyama, Yasutaro Ikuta, and Yoshiko Aoki.

Denver Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Utah A. Wirth Los Angeles Tative American Liberties Union Wirin Sakijiro Moriyama Clearfield Yasutaro Ikuta Caldwell Idaho Yoshiko Aoki Salt Lake City

College Basketball Scores Roundup

Boise 57 Idaho Falls 33. Denver 63 Colorado State 51. Western State 53 Idaho State 51. Idaho State 52 Western State 47. Utah State 44 Utah 42. Hardin Simmons 54 Arizona 53. Wyoming 54 Montana State 39. Oregon State 43 WSC 38. Mont Norm 57 Mont Mines 36. Colo College 57 Colo Mines 46. BYU 67 Ecuador 21. Oregon 173 Washington 56. UCLA 55 Stanford 47. San Jose State 49 Nevada 46. St Marys 47 Santa Clara 32.

Boise Idaho Falls Denver Colorado State Western State Idaho State Utah State Utah Hardin-Simmons Arizona Wyoming Montana State Oregon State WSC Mont. Norm Mont. Mines Colo. College Colo. Mines BYU Ecuador Oregon Washington UCLA Stanford San Jose State Nevada St. Mary's Santa Clara

Apartments for Rent in Pocatello Now Available

W Lynn Cromer of Morris advertised multiple rentals in The Pocatello Tribune. Cromer reported viewing several options and renting one on Friday. The Tribune offers subscriptions at $1.90 for three days and $1 for a full week.

W. Lynn Cromer Morris Classified Pocatello Tribune Tribune

Fires Claim Six Lives in Two West Virginia Homes

Fire near Tallmansville Upshur county killed five Simmons family members and injured Rev Harry Simmons wife and two other children. In Spokane a six year old girl Phyllis Turnbaugh died after her dress caught fire from a lit match.

Buckhannon, W. Va Harry Simmons Tallmansville Upshur County Spokane Phyllis Turnbaugh Sherman Wakeley Edwin Doust Elmer Turnbaugh

False Alarm at Box 34 Draws Pocatello Fire Crew

The Pocatello fire department was dispatched to the corner of N Fifth and Hayden at 6 45 p m Saturday night on a false alarm.

Pocatello N. Fifth and Hayden

Cleare Improves After Setback At Home In Pocatello

Walter H. Cleare prominent Pocatello merchant and former mayor, long time Rotary district governor, is gradually improving after a six week confinement at his home. His family says he is ambulatory and reading the Pocatello Tribune.

Walter H. Cleare The People's Store Pocatello Rotary International Pocatello Tribune

Heir Cancels Big Party in Pasadena

Lana Turner and Bob Topping arrived by train from Connecticut but refused to discuss the $25,000 party planned for Friday. Turner, recovering from flu, said she hopes to keep her MGM job while publicists note a wardrobe fitting for a new film. Topping, amid engagement rumors and divorce proceedings, declined to comment. He has rented a Beverly Hills home and plans to spend winter in Pasadena.

Pasadena Calif Lana Turner Wallace Idaho Bob Topping Tinplate Connecticut M-G-M Lana Topping Arline Judge Carole Landis Beverly Hills

Idahoans' Son Dies in Portland Accident

John R. Anderson, son of Rev. A. G. Anderson and Mrs. Anderson of Blackfoot Emanuel Lutheran church, was killed in an accident in Portland. The family learned of the death Friday and departed for Portland immediately.

Blackfoot John R. Anderson A. G. Anderson Blackfoot Emanuel Lutheran Church

Bids Delayed for Hungry Horse Dam Contract

The Army Bureau of Reclamation has postponed the call for bids on the prime contract to build the Hungry Horse dam in northwestern Montana as part of the Columbia Basin project. Project construction engineer Clyde Spencer said the bid date will be pushed to after February 1. The project value is listed at about 100 million dollars.

Kalispell Mont Hungry Horse Dam Army Reclamation Bureau Columbia Basin Montana Clyde Spencer

Boise youths charged after 13 day party at home

Thirty seven Boise youths mainly college students face charges of malicious destruction of property and related offenses after a 13 day party at a Boise residence. Police described the home as a shambles with $1200 in damages including ripped plumbing and shattered windows. Nine youths were arraigned and bound over for trial.

Boise John Jackson

Woolgrowers push budget cuts and grazing office return

Boise Idaho AP report says the Idaho Woolgrowers association urged lower government costs arguing federal spending equals the nation's food bill. The three day conclave urged restoring the regional grazing office to Boise and safeguarding wool duty rates as set by the 1930 tariff act.

Boise Idaho Woolgrowers Association Association National Association

Labor Union Secretary Resigns Post in Pocatello

Rosqvist secretary treasurer of the Pocatello Central Labor Union for 24 years announces resignation from all union duties including the building committee and business representative roles. Ill health and hospitalization during Christmas week cited. Terms would run to July 1953. no successors yet, elections expected at next regular meeting.

August Rosqvist Pocatello Central Labor Union Rosqvist Pocatello Building and Construction Council Central Labor Group Building Committee August Rosaqvist

Train Wreck Injures Ten on Providence Line

A Providence to Boston passenger train overturned at Back Bay station injuring ten, including an engineer trapped in his cab. Firefighters freed him. multiple passengers treated on scene. City Hospital listed nine patients, MGH one, with most to be discharged.

Boston Providence Back Bay Station John L. Morehead City Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital

Publisher Josephus Daniels Hovers Between Life And Death

Josephus Daniels publisher of the News and Observer in Raleigh aged 85 remained in critical condition last night with bronchitis and complications. His decline since Tuesday prompted use of stimulants and an oxygen tent.

Raleigh, N. C Josephus Daniels The News and Observer

Fire damages scaffold at new Masonic temple site

Fire crews responded to a call at 10 33 p m Saturday to the new Masonic temple site in the 500 block N Arthur where a smudge pot toppled and set fire to scaffolding used by workmen. The booster water system stopped the blaze with damage limited to the scaffolding, Fire Chief A A Girard reported.

Pocatello Masonic Temple N. Arthur A. A. Girard

Pocatello Women Read New Tribune Feature

The Tribune launches a new women’s feature on page five titled Third Dimension by Elaine Lady. She answers today’s problems with a distinctive viewpoint encouraging readers to follow the series.

The Tribune Elaine Lady

Re‑districting Plans Outlined by Bannock Board Chair

Milton F. Hartvigsen, chair of Bannock County school reorganization board, outlines the process from county committee recommendations to state approval, voter elections, and possible reversion to district types if rejected. The board includes Hartvigsen Grace Johnson Dale Strong Petty Yost and Floyd Dalton with Scott D. Lowe as secretary.

Milton F. Hartvigsen Bannock County School Reorganization Board Milton F. Hartvigs

Weather Summary for Idaho and Pocatello Regions

Yesterday's mean temperature was 38 with normal 22. Forecasts show Pocatello and vicinity partly cloudy with mild Sunday highs 45 to 50. Idaho wider area cloudy with occasional snow flurries, especially north. cooler in north and west, Sunday highs 35 to 40.

Pocatello Idaho

Stassen to Visit Pocatello Idaho for GOP Event

Republican presidential candidate Harold Stassen arrives in Pocatello at 1 30 p m for a welcome by Gov Robins Lieutenant Governor Whitehead and the state GOP officials. A 6 p m dinner at the Whitman hotel precedes his 8 p m address at Pocatello High School and a Salt Lake City stop before Lewiston event.

Idaho Pocatello Republian Harold E. Stassen Gate City Whitman Hotel C. A. Robins Donald Whitehead Stassen H. Earl Lewis GOP Dean Kloepfer Burley Minnesota Pocatello High School Parvin Witte J. D Cy) Price N. P. Nielson George A. McDowell Salt Lake City

Skiers Name Snow Queen Jo Ann Crisis at ISC Dance

Idaho State College Ski Club crowned Jo Ann Crisis Snow Queen after a ski-sweater dance with over 300 students. She won sponsored by ISC men of the Intercollegiate Knights. other candidates included Marjorie Dean Ruth Bilyeu Florence Gunn Myrl Smith Dorothy Simmons and Pat Kinter with various club members handling arrangements voting and décor.

Jo Ann Idaho State College Ski Club Bob Hilliard Presidnt ISC Men of the Intercollegiate Knights Miss Criss Marjorie Dean Pocatello Xi Theta Tau Ruth Bilyeu S* Club Florence Gunn Fort Hall Phi Delta Chi Myrl Smith Bliss Dorothy Simmons Pat Kinter Buhl Walter F. Getty Challis Dick Victor Jerome John Squires

Slide Kills Worker At Bingham Pit

Four large boulders rolled down the slope at Kennecott Copper’s open pit mine in Bing ham Utah Saturday. The slide crushed an 80 ton electric power shovel and killed operator Myles McDonald 53 of Murray. George E. Robinson 46 of Murray was hurt seriously while helping load a copper ore train with fractures and deep cuts. Alternate freezing and thawing over several days blamed for the slide.

Bingham Canyon Utah Kennecott Copper Company Bingham Myles McDonald Murray George E. Robinson

Fire Damage Leads Bannock County Board Meeting

Chairman W. H. Pete Jensen said Tommy Terrell who handles courthouse insurance met with the board Saturday afternoon. An adjuster will be in Pocatello Monday to discuss damages from the fire Saturday morning.

W. H. Pete Jensen Bannock County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bannock Court House Bannock County Court House Fifth District Court L. E. Glennon Atl Marley Girard Lund Yar Senate Appropriations Henry C. Dworshak William Knowland Homer Ferguson R-Mich Theodore Green Scott Les Ballif G. A. Dunn Chantry Eines Oe Dy B. F. Wells Phillips A. L. Merrill Robert Gallafent Himena Hoffman Ronald Mr. Simmons Etta Mae Benjamin Mildred Lana Topping Emmet Arnold California Justice of the Peace J. M. Lampert New Haven Railroad Daniels Pocatello Oedeses Bismarck T. ' Boise Butte Minneapolis New York Omaha T. T San Francisco Seattle Sonenbanes Owen T. West Yellowstone Gov Robins Bingham Pit
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