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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1947
Page
4
Public notices required by law will appear in the paper every Thursday per Section 58-107, L.C.A. 1932 as amended by 1933 Idaho laws. The text also includes a Biblical quote about seeking the lost and the phrase churches becoming interested in those outside the pale.
A 1940s Idaho discussion mocks license plate art showing a skier and potato motifs. Critics say extra designs waste tax dollars and hinder plate identification, while supporters push ongoing themed plates with evolving imagery and awards.
The Shoshone village board adopts courtesy cards to address minor traffic violations by visitors. Cards avoid police court appearances and spare visitors tactless admonitions, while freeing marshals from delicate corrections. The move aims to prevent resentment from out of town drivers and recognize diverse driving norms.
The writer argues against a proposed bill to deny GI benefits to Communist party members or sympathizers, saying it harms freedom of thought and dishonors veterans. They warn against witch-hunt tactics, noting veterans served with diverse beliefs and urging preservation of civil liberties. The piece ends with a lighter note as many miss bubble gum.
Washington observers report on United Daughters of the Confederacy ceremonies marking Jefferson Davis's birthday and debates sparked by a Georgetown professor's Lincoln critique. Also covered are Port Hall phosphate matters, State Security Life Insurance, Idaho rent controls, and observations on women's governmental roles and Army Navy Club atmosphere.
A two day event in Weston July 23 and 24 features horse racing pulling baseball wrestling foot racing a parade and patriotic meetings. In Montpelier Walter E. Clark of Georgetown was named Bear Lake county public instruction superintendent to fill Weldon Grandy’s unexpired term. In Lewiston the Idaho and Florence boats ran a one day round trip up the Snake River to Hell’s Canyon Lodge with 35 guests aboard and freight including wool.
A work crew under Con tractor Murray begins remodeling the lower reservoir of the Pocatello Water company. The project aims to enhance a system praised as one of the finest in the state and to support hospital sterilization efforts funded by a forthcoming dance. Work to install the elevator and sterilizer will start at once.
At a Commercial club meeting the advertising committee was ordered to publish booklets for Omaha excursionists due to arrive June 13 for a two hour visit. The Fourth of July parade will be one of the largest and most gorgeous ever in the Gate City led by the Eagle band with Woodmen of the World Red Men and G A R veterans among the contingents.
Several fishing parties are forming for tomorrow. The sport is good at the bottoms, but the Snake River is reported to be too high for optimal fishing.
The St Josephs Catholic church closes its year with events at St Joseph hall on June 19 at 8 o'clock. The sectarian school reports extraordinary success this year. Rt Rev A J Glorieux Bishop of Boise will attend and preside over an outstanding program.
The new ice plant at the Franklin and Hayes brewery operates at full capacity, producing large quantities of ice for distribution. Local managers report steady output and plans to expand storage as demand grows.
Eight men and two teams are rushing excavation for the new YMCA building on North Arthur Avenue. The project will cost 33,290 and is touted as the finest association building in the northwest. The city council finance committee reports no lumber in town for Center Street bridge repairs, though local dealers anticipate heavy shipments.
June 10 1907 reports say the Snake River is in flood upriver near Idaho Falls with six feet of high-water deficit compared with 1896. Heat and Tetons rain melt snow rapidly raising the river as mining prospector Dad Wilbur arrives from Little Lost River with 50 pounds of ore samples from a new high grade silver strike and predicts a busy mining season.
Captain George Winter announces the theatre in Pocatello will reopen tonight after weeks of darkness with his company in active management. He pledges to bring only the best plays to the season and oversee the production quality personally.
The Po Catello General Hospital fundraiser held a charity ball by young ladies that netted about $450. They have arranged to install an elevator at the hospital to aid patient access and mobility.
blocks of cold crystal for outside and home consumption. From Firs Water Town Mrs. H. 8. Woodall of Soda Springs is in the city for a few days visit with her sister, Mrs. Manass Williams of this city.
The Toggery, a new clothing store on West Center Street beside Book Store Pharmacy, was purchased last week from J. E. Thatcher by Harry Petersen and W. F. Donnelly. It will stock men's wear from collar buttons to dress suits.
John McLaughlin, a noted local horse man, authorizes the Tribune to publish a challenge for a race between the sorelle mare and the Potter horse "Fox" from Dempsey for $500 a side. The race to be run between now and June 7.
Miles F. Reed of Moscow Idaho has been elected principal of the Academy of Idaho to replace J. W. Faris who has resigned. Patrons welcome Reed and assure him of support as he assumes duties effective immediately.
Southeastern Idaho citizens praise the Academy and its growth as police chief warns loitering near Seavers corner and the First National. The ultimatum targets idle behavior and urges swift change to protect the campus community.
Chief John McManus vows to stop the West Center and Main streets bank corner chaos, signaling potential arrests to curb the disturbance. The confrontation highlights growing enforcement pressure on persistent illegal activity at the intersection.
A dense listing of radio programs and showtimes across days Sunday to Wednesday, naming numerous hosts, news segments, music and drama programs, and interactive features. Highlights include The Abbott Mysteries, Merv Griffin Show, Gabriel Heatter News, Adventure Parade, and Say It With Music among many others. The schedule spans morning through late night with multiple repeats and cross-network entries.
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