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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1949

Page

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Phillies Star Has Chance For Recovery

Chicago reports Eddie Waitkus, 28, shot by Ruth Steinhagen, 19, in a hotel. Waitkus shows improvement, receiving oxygen and transfusions, with a good recovery outlook. Steinhagen faces a June 30 hearing after bond set at 25000. court orders psychiatric evaluation.

Chicago Eddie Walthus Ruth Steinhagen Philadelphia Phillies Waitkus Illinois Masonic L. L. Braun Chicago Cubs Boyle Vyester John

Two-D Of Host Group Opens Two Day Convention

The Utah Idaho hospital association opens a two day convention in the ISC Little theatre with speeches and group discussions on hospital and health insurance hospital construction medical records hospital accounting statistics public relations hospital boards patient care diet therapy and the A C S point rating system. Mayor William Halsey welcomes delegates as Kenneth Williamson of the American Hospital Association and A A Rita president of the Association of Western Hospitals attend. The Rt Rev Frank A Rhea offers the invocation and Bister M Martina of St Valentines hospital Wendell leads as Idaho group president.

Idaho Group Bister M. Martina St. Valenttines Hospital Wendell

Weather forecast for Pocatello and vicinity

Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with lows around 45 to 50 degrees. Highs tomorrow near 70 to 75 degrees.

Pocatello and York Lake Francisco Washington Yellowstone

Baseball game notes from St. Louis and Washington scores

Unclear OCR fragment shows references to baseball games between St Louis and Washington and New York at Cincinnati. Mentions Bickford Salkeld Lombardi Dickson and Peat with rain postponements and doubleheaders.

New York Cincinnati

Glamorous Mermaids At Yokohama Show Breaks Bowl

American GIs watching the Yokohama trade fair saw Japanese girl swimmers cavort in an oversized fishbowl. They hurled rocks at the bowl causing it to break and flood the front-row spectators.

Yokohama Japan

Carter Joins City's Staff of Engineers

R M Carter formerly with Bannock county joins Pocatello city engineering staff. He will work on the municipal airport with city engineer Wendell Wilson and district CAA engineer H K Glidden. Plans include raising runway lighting 20 to 30 inches and finishing the terminal building conversion.

Carter City R. M Bob) Carter Bannock County Pocatello City Wendell Wilson Wilson H. K. Glidden Boise CAA

Crash Claims Four In South Bend Weather Stop Flight

Four Chicagoans died when a plane piloted by Dr Silas Snider crashed in a farmyard 15 miles south of South Bend Indiana. The victims include Henry M. Kline a 42 year old lawyer his wife Emma Jean 39 Dr Silas Snider 41 and his wife Helen Lamborn Snider 42. Federal investigators said bad weather contributed to the crash.

South Bend Ind Dr. Snider

Salmonettes Riding Club Forms in Salmon

Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state's office for the Salmonettes a women’s riding group from Salmon. Incorporators are Margaret Carl Pontella Staker Helen McKinney Pat Eckstrom and Edwina Scott all of Salmon.

Boise Secretary of State Margaret Carl Pontella Staker Helen McKinney Pat Eckstrom Edwina Scott Salmon

City Council to Study Street Survey

City council to hear recommendations from traffic expert A W Arch Bollong after a three day survey. Proposals include eliminating downtown bus terminals and lay overs and placing bus stops at far side of intersections.

Seattle A. W. Arch Bollong Pocatello Bollong

Disabled War Vets Begin 3 Day Idaho Convention in Moose Hall

Delegates and officials of the Disabled American Veterans and auxiliary from across Idaho opened their 16th annual convention in Moose hall Boise. About 200 attendees registered and a joint afternoon meeting featured messages from local and district leaders. The event includes a Friday morning breakfast, reports, a Ross park picnic, and a Saturday banquet and dance.

Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary Carlton van Inwegen Pocatello Eugene Clare Seattle Frank Sekins Boise Idaho Clarice Walter Twin Falls Edwin W. Mann Moose Hall Carlton F. van Inwegen W. W. Halsey Boise Dav Ladies Auxiliary Jay Geyer Moose Lodge 13Th District A. E. Albee Episcopal Church Ross Park DAV F. A. Sekins State Department Gate City Sekins Pocatellans

Arco to Have State Park and Platted Lots

State Land Commissioner Edward Woosley announced a contract to survey 40 acres on Arco’s edge for a new state park and 80 residential lots. About 15 acres will become park land along the Big Lost River. leveling has begun by State Sen. E. J. Spelberg with further county and village work planned.

Boise Arco Edward Woozley Engineering Service Company of Woozley E. J. Spelberg R.butte

Marriage Licenses Issued In Local Registry

Marriage licenses were issued Wednesday to George N. Ricks 31 Driggs and Margaret Jean Sherbourne 22 Pocatello, and Maxee C. Chandler 20 Lovell Big Horn County Wyoming with Shirley Monroe 21 Pocatello.

George N. Ricks Driggs Margaret Jean Sherbourne Pocatello Maxee C. Chandler Lovell Big Horn Country Wyo Shirley Monroe

Guaranty Raises Dividend Rate on Saving Accounts

Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan association at 115 North Arthur declares a 2.5 percent dividend rate on all saving accounts, up from 2 percent. E. P. Carr, secretary and treasurer, says accounts are federally insured up to $5000.

Guaranty Federal Savings & Loan Association North Arthur E. P. Carr

Idaho Defeats Montana Opposition to Plant Site

Idaho delegates and industry leaders gathered as the state pushes to locate an atomic reactor at southeast Idaho. John Parks Davis predicted Arco could employ 2000 people, while others argued Montana challenged the site. Officials touted Idaho’s chemical mining and phosphate strengths as a foundation for future growth.

Idaho Montana John Parks Davis Idaho Mining Association Arco

Bible School Parade Offers Picnic and Decorated Bikes

The Assembly of God Bible school parade to Ross park Friday features decorated bicycles with a police escort. It starts from the church at 11 am and includes a program ending Friday at 8 pm. Enrollment is 126 students with an average attendance over 92 for the 10 days beginning June 6.

Assembly of God Bible School Ross Park Rev. L. A. Stellar

Six to Seek Citizenship in June Naturalization Session

Fifth district Judge Isaac Mc Dougall will preside over a June 22 naturalization session with about six petitions expected. E. H. Weaver noted a Walla Walla Immigration and Naturalization Service representative will attend. The second and final naturalization court for 1949 is set for November 17 before Judge L. E. Glennon, with next Wednesday's session at 2 p.m. in Bannock county courthouse.

Fifth District Isaac McDougall Naturalization Court E. H. Weaver Walla Walla The Immigration and Naturalization Service L. E. Glennon Weaver Bannock County

Speeding Suspect Loses License in Police Court

Lorin Madsen of 424 East Benton had license revoked for three months after being cited on speeding charges and three prior summons. Others faced fines or transfers for stop sign violations improper plates and vagrancy as police allege slot machine activity. Some defendants reportedly passed out in a parked pickup on South Second Street.

Lorin Madsen East Benton T. C. Mann Jefferson Henry W. Ackerman Justice Court Ackerman Ruben Henry Buckholdt William J. Ryan Ryan Marvin Sawyer Joe Tequenah Billie Kiyou Lorin Edmo John Timinsky Bob Luna Jim Egal Wishop Snider Arthur Fred Edmo Kiyou Egal Snider South Second

Petition for probate filed for Margaret Miles in Bannock court

The petition to probate the will of Margaret Miles was filed in Bannock county probate court by her surviving husband Charles E. Miles of Lava Hot Springs. Mrs Miles died June 8 1949 and a hearing was scheduled for 10 a m July 6 before Probate Judge Willard Lund.

Margaret Miles Bannock County Charles E. Miles Lava Hot Springs

U P Old Timers Auxiliary Luncheon Meeting

The U P Old Timers auxiliary held a Monday afternoon luncheon at Memorial Hall with pink and white decorations and garden flowers. Mrs Morris Pullmer provided music while Mrs Gladys Pinkerton's students performed dance numbers. Mrs George Bronson led the business meeting and prizes were awarded to Mrs P C Hall for bridge Mrs Al Watson pinocle Mrs Morris Pullmer 500 and Mrs T J Yonda bingo.

U.P. Old Timers Club Memorial Hall Morris Pullmer Gladys Pinkerton George Bronson P. C. Hall Bridge al Watson T. J. Yonda

Idaho County School Heads Open Sessions

Idaho County superintendents from 40 counties began their six day annual convention. Grant Stowell of Pocatello opened with a welcome, George N. Green outlined the Idaho Education Association program, and Ross E. Barney spoke on teacher certification. Alton B. Jones presided. Monday features a panel on Idaho school administration led by O. D. Cole.

Idaho Grant Stowell Pocatello Idaho State Trustee's Association Idaho Education Association George N. Green Alton B. Jones O. D. Cole State Department of Education

County Assessor Plans Bannock Reappraisal Drive

County assessor George Allen said a four man crew will be chosen here Monday to assist in Bannock County tax reappraisal. Harold Johnson and Harley McDowell from the Boise state tax commission will train the crew. The program, starting July 1, will measure and classify every home, business and industry over three to four years.

Bannock County George Allen Harold Johnson Harley McDowell Boise State Tax Commission Allen

Heart Attack Fatal for Carl A Medley in Idaho Visit

Carl A Medley of 1434 Washington St Denver Colo died after a heart attack at General Hospital in Pocatello following arrival on Union Pacific stages from Denver. He visited friends when illness struck at the Greyhound depot. A daughter Mrs Louise Green burg Washington DC survives. Funeral arrangements are with McHanhenderson.

Carl A. Medley Washington St Denver Colo General Hospital Greyhound Depot Meley Pocatello Union Pacific Mc- Han-Henderson Louise Greenburg Washington, D C Mc- Han-Henderson Funeral Home

Truman Says Spying Hysteria Will End

President Truman dismissed current espionage fears as postwar hysteria that will fade like prior crises. He defended Hoover’s tenure, dodged calls for a FBI probe, and urged reading the 1790s sedition laws as context. He predicted Brannan farm plan passage and urged swift enactment of a reorganization bill.

Washington Truman FBI J. Edgar Hoover Hoover Tom Clark Mr. Truman Congress Democratic Des Moines

Elks Meet in Burley for Idaho Convention Sessions

About 600 to 800 Elks and their wives gather in Burley for the Idaho State Elks association convention opening. Former U S Senator Henry C Dworshak will address members on Saturday. A parade through Burley streets is planned for Saturday.

Burley Elks Lodge Idaho State Elks Association U. S Henry C. Dworshak

Commission To Meet June 29 On Snake River Compact

Idaho Wyoming water right dispute to be aired in Pocatello on June 29. R J Newell, federal representative and chairman, said Wyoming member seeks added provisions in the draft. A March 5 tentative agreement was reported. engineering committee members are Clinton Crandall Millar.

Idaho Utah Wyoming Montana A. H. Shoemaker Hailey Association Henry L. Day Wallace Harry W. Marsh Boise Ralph W. Neyman Robert N. Hardy, Jr. Kellogg Harold D. Bailey Stibnite Joe C. Kieffer Kellogg George H. McHugh Pocatello T. EB. Roach Idaho Power Company Idaho Power Northwest Bonneville Snake River Compact Commission R. J. Newell Commission F. M. Clinton Lynn Crandall Idaho Falls Gem David P. Millar Compact Commission Snake River

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Phillies ISC Little Theatre Utah-Idaho Hospital Association American St. Louis Club First East Center Streets Main and Lander Streets Arthur and Clark Streets I Union Palm Avenue Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Avenue Center Street Portneuf Gould Street Vivian D. Corby Ohio Guaranty Kemmerer Coal Company Salt Lake City Pocatello Lumber Co Lincoln-Wilder, Blackfoot Sun Valley Baruch Gil Miller Westvaco Corporation Miller Speeder U. P. Old Timers Auxiliary Idaho County Bannock Hell Judith Coplon CIO Auto Workers Pres Walter Reuther Elks Meeting Ellette Newell
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