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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
11
New York dispatch notes a marriage market shift as women advertise for husbands with five figure sums and even higher price tags. Analysts cite 1940 census figures showing more marriageable women than men, many divorced or widowed, driving a rapid decline in the male pool.
Funeral services for John Bassil age 78, who died Tuesday, will be held Friday at 2 p m from Arthur W Hall Mortuary chapel. Bishop Henry G West of the 11th ward LDS church will officiate. Interment follows in Mountain View Cemetery family plot.
This jam making guide instructs on preserving berries by grinding six cups of crushed fruit with sugar and M C Pectin. Boil four minutes exactly, skim, and seal in sterilized jars or use a hot seal method with Mason jars for safety and even distribution of fruit.
The Malad District Boy Scout executive committee met at the Idaho cafe to plan a local finance campaign starting Thursday. Griff Jenkins leads as chair with officers and committee members named to recruit workers. Nine scout troops and three Senior units are registered in the district.
Carlos K. Shappart 41 of RFD No 1 McCammon died Wednesday morning at a Pocatello hospital after a lingering illness. Born October 9 1906 in Winona Washington he lived 34 years in the area and farmed here. Survived by his mother Mrs Minnie Lehrbas Shappart of McCammon and several brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Downard's.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Spencer of 1436 N Garfield celebrate son Dale Spencer’s journalism degree from the University of Missouri Columbia Mo. Mrs Dale Spencer Joy Hodkins plans summer graduation. Both families announce plans to enroll at Columbia University in New York City next fall.
Malad prepares for the annual Oneida county event with a July 8 horse show at the county fairgrounds followed by a two night rodeo July 9 and 10. Marion McBride is contracted as rodeo promoter as chutes and arena work proceed.
Duane Dudley will enter the LDS mission Friday at 8 pm in the Third Ward church, with farewell testimonials before his June 16 departure to the Salt Lake City Mission school. The program features Mrs. EB H Berrett reading, Miss Jean Howard solos, and Duane’s talk. Dudley, a 1946 Pocatello High School senior senator and Pep Club member, studied science at Idaho State College and completed four years at the LDS Institute.
State reclamation engineer Mark R. Kulp urged Wednesday that Idaho flood rehabilitation fund requests go to both state and federal agencies to avoid duplication and omissions. He said the list covers highways, dikes, drainage districts, streets, sewage works and public buildings, with most damage in ten northern counties and some in Adams Jefferson Madison Bannock counties.
Roberta Smith, 35, of San Pedro, Calif., was killed by a hunter during a hike near Marathon summit. Her companion Valdeda Bryant, 21, escaped unharmed after another hunter fired five shots. Soldier Jack Glen Oliverson, 20, said he mistook her for a bear. another soldier also fired at Bryant. Both victims worked at the Jesse Lee orphanage in Seward, Alaska. Oliverson hails from Franklin, Idaho.
Gov. C. A. Robins proclaims Monday July 5 a legal holiday since the Fourth falls on Sunday. He also designates June 14 as Flag Day though not a legal holiday.
The Christian Science Board of Directors urged members at the annual Boston meeting to work actively for a democratic government seen as an instrument through which spiritual force guides human affairs.
The Senate labor committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill to raise railroad workers pensions by 20 percent and reduce railroad unemployment insurance contributions. The House passed the measure 380 to 0 Tuesday amid broad bipartisan support. The article notes strong endorsement from members across parties and includes references to defending free governments and spiritual reflections from the group's leaders. The incoming President, Harry C Browne, will preside at the annual meeting and emphasizes governance relies on spiritual efficacy.
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