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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1948

Page

2

Heavy Rains Cover Intermountain West End Dry Spell

The Associated Press reports heavy rains across the Intermountain West ending a dry spell. Utah Idaho readings show .69 inch at Malad City in six hours, with widespread moisture from Bryce Canyon to Montana and Wyoming. The Weather Bureau predicts more rain through tomorrow afternoon amid ongoing showers.

Intermountain Utah-Idaho Malad City Ida Bryce Canyon Enterprise Utah Idaho Montana Wyoming U. S. Weather Bureau Salt Lake City Logan Provo Ogden Delta Fairfield Boise Pocatello Idaho Falls Dubois West Yellowstone Mont

Homes Entered in Local Break-Ins Reported

Several residences in the area were entered over the weekend. Molinelli's home at 428 West Premont lost $32 from a woman's purse. entry via a kitchen window with a screen unhooked. Herzog's 507 East Dunn home yielded two $20 bills and a $10 bill, a $50 wrist watch, and a $65 ring after a 8 to 9 pm break. Francis's 330 North Sixth had a broken window but no items reported missing. Mimshew at 926 S Second saw a rear-door exit and a ransacked house. Police responded around 2 45 pm Saturday.

Leon F. Molinnelli West Premont Molinellis James L. Herzog East Dunn J. H. Mimshew

Havenor Seeks County Surveyor Post in August Primary

Havenor, longest serving county official, filed Monday as a candidate for county surveyor. Once elected in 1916 he served two terms, left, rejoined in 1922 to 1924, again out until 1927, and has served continuously since then.

W. P. Havenor Havenor Havener

Two Cars Stolen In Two Incidents In City Area

Percy W Walters of 956 E Young reports his Chevrolet coach with license 1B 3956 stolen about 1030 p m Saturday from the Five Mile Inn Chubbuck north of the city Two girls are suspected in the theft Kenneth Ray of 741 N Arthur reports his Ford sedan with license 1B 5711 stolen between 9 and 11 p m Sunday from the 300 block of N Railroad Ave

Percy W. Walters E. Young Chubbuck Kenneth Ray N. Arthur N. Railroad Ave

Death of Frank W. Bacon veteran and longtime UP employee

Frank W. Bacon 74 a Spanish American War veteran and Union Pacific retiree died at home after a lingering illness. Born August 20 1873 in Vicksburg Michigan he served in the Philippines 1899 1901. Survived by eight children and widow Osceola Bates funeral services arranged by Downard's mortuary.

Frank W. Bacon Union Pacific W. Center Mr. Bacon Vicksburg Mich Michigan Glenwood Iowa Philippine Islands Osceola Bates Fremont Nebr Colorado Methodist Church Santa Ana Camp Roy E Wayne B. Elon F George Fuger Doyle Curtis Pocatello Merle Glenns Ferry Andrew J. Patt Myrtle Creek Ore Lloyd F Omaha Downard

Rain Boosts Dry Bannock County Crops

Rain aids grain as drought worries ease for farmers in Bannock and nearby counties. Marsh valley crops were burning but may be saved. Downey Swan Lake Bancroft and Grace areas were drying yet not burning, according to the county agent’s office.

Bannock Marsh Valley Downey Swan Lake Bancroft Grace

U.S. officers aid Greek forces in northwestern Greece

In Athens a group of American army officers and enlisted men assist Greek officers in the new offensive against guerrillas in northwestern Greece. Included is Sgt Harold M Yamamoto of Brigham City Utah assigned to the Second corps.

Athens Greece Harold M. Yamamoto Brigham City Utah

Livestock Credit Group Elects Officers and Directors

At the annual stockholders meeting held June 8 the Livestock Credit Corporation re elected officers and directors E W Largilliere Soda Springs president KE Scott Pocatello vice president Ruth Stull Beasley Pocatello secretary treasurer H D MacCosham Pocatello director S A Mahaffey Tendey director S E Brown Hamer director The meeting confirmed leadership and governance for the group.

The Livestock Credit Corporation E. W. Largilliere Soda Springs Ke, Scott Pocatello Ruth Stull Beasley H. D. MacCosham S. A. Mahaffey Tendey S. E. Brown Hamer

Central Christian Church Hosts Crusade Anniversary observance

The Central Christian Church marked the first year of its Crusade for A Christian World with an all day meeting led by William T. Pearcy guest speaker and former general secretary. A pot luck dinner followed and a birthday cake was given to Rev. N R Simpson. Seventy five attendees joined the events.

Central Christian Church William T. Pearcy Indianapolis Ind Pearcy Board of Church Extension Ralph Smullin Brotherhood of Christian Churches Harry Lintelman Troy Taylor Rex Eaton

GOP Women Spotlight Six GOP Presidential Candidates

The Women's Republican club met at Mrs. A. L. Baker's home in mid June to hear biographical sketches of the six announced Republican presidential hopefuls. Mrs. J. Bryan Blackhurst chaired the event with profiles by Mrs. S. E. Brady and others, including Earl Warren Dewey Taft Vandenberg Stassen and Martin. Garden flowers enhanced the setting and refreshments were served by club members.

Women's Republican Club A. L. Baker J. Bryan Blackhurst Ray F. Brooks Nyan Airman GOP S. E. Brady Earl Warren R. E. Manning Thomas E. Dewey E. W. Hall Senator Taft Paul Crane Harold Stassen Willard Bowen Senator Vandenberg Baker Charles Capell H. B. Talbot Ray Johnson

Mary Alice Swanson Edits Minnesota Weekly

The LeSeuer News-Herald has a new editor Mary Alice Swanson daughter of H J Swanson and formerly with the Pocatello Tribune. She took charge early this summer overseeing the news department while keeping sports coverage separate.

Pocatello Tribune LeSeuer News-Herald Mary Alice Swanson H. J. Swanson Pocatello Mary Alice LeSeuer Minnesota Pocatello Tribune News

Local Notes and Meetings Highlight Busy Week

Around Town items list Goodwill Club meeting at Mary Brown residence Tuesday afternoon with assist hosts Mrs. Howard Baker and Mrs. Anne Milner. Porter Mattisen of Columbus Ohio will address a Third Ward meeting Wednesday evening. A light colored guitar was stolen from the Gables and reported to the sheriff. owner is Lloyd Ranstrom. Dan Pilchard and Mrs. Mabel Pilchard are visiting Fresno. Pilchard is with Western Geophysical. Captain and Mrs. Milton F. Rose of Montana are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Moberly and touring the Northwest. Pocatello firefighters fought a Sunday fire destroying shacks on North Buchanan. Women golfers from Idaho Falls host inter-city match at the municipal course under Mrs. W. D. Service. Judge L. E. Glennon deliberated in the Wilcox versus Inkom case, taking it under advisement. Mrs. James Bentley arrives from California for a month with her mother Mrs. Walter Cleare. Los Gatos couple Mr. and Mrs. Louis Klindt are guests of Mrs. Cleare through midweek. sister Mrs. Gertrude Hurd plans a Lake City summer visit. Presbyterian Young Matrons plan a Ross Park picnic with pot luck lunch and transport from the church at 12:45. An accident at Halliday and First streets occurred at 9:25 a.m. when a sedan driven by Harry Oaker left First Street into Halliday.

James Bentley Ruth Cleare California Walter H. Cleare Louis Klindt Los Gatos Calif Cleare Pocatello Gertrude Hurd Galt Lake City Hurd

KSEI Goes to LeSueur From Twin Cities Area

KSEI plans a move from the Minneapolis and St Paul area to LeSueur about 50 miles to the south and west. The relocation aims to serve southwest Minnesota with enhanced outreach and facilities.

KSEI LeSeuer Minneapolis and St. Paul

Subway and taxi collision and local notices in Pocatello

Reported traffic crash involved a subway rider colliding with a taxi driven by Newell Dee Barre causing bumper and fender damage. Also notes multiple minor citations and a stolen 1935 Ford coach, plus local civic updates on bridge work and a probate court suit filed by Idaho Bank and Trust against George J Olson.

Bannock County Idaho Bank and Trust Company George J. Olson

Marriage Licenses Issued in Pocatello

DeVon B. Smith age 22 and Betty Jo Nelson age 23, both of Pocatello, were issued marriage licenses on Monday.

DeVon B. Smith Betty Jo Nelson Pocatello

VFW Jubilee Quiz Awards Winners and Prizes

James Chastain won a merchandise prize worth over 75 dollars for answering when the VFW was organized. The correct date was September 14 1914 and he took a dresser set bicycle light gloves sunglasses jewelry certificate and more. Other winners included Dr Ralph Bradbrook Mrs James Hanna Bill Sla vin Ray Taylor N J Hillyard James T Chivers and Verna Holliday. Morris Gladwin Quillen won a fly rod for a VFW trout contest with a 17 pound fish.

James Chastain VFW Chastain Bill Ryan Station Keyy Ralph Bradbrook Ogden Utah James Hanna Bill Slavin Ray Taylor N. J. Hillyard James T. Chivers Verna Holliday Freddy's Sport Shop H. O. Quillen E. Fremont Quillen Morris Gladwin

First Day of Summer Brings Cooler statewide Temperatures

The calendar and weather bureau mark June 21 as the first day of summer but readings show cool conditions. Pocatello residents faced mornings near 58 degrees with 45 precipitation over three days. Statewide highs hover around 50, a year after June 21 reached 66.

Weather Bureau Pocate]lo Pocateo

Warning of possible prowler reported in West Carter area

Police received a call from a West Carter resident reporting a nude man in a front room who fled through a rear door into the alley. Children in the house were questioned and not molested. Chief R J Roubidoux urges women to alert police about suspicious figures as evidence suggests a moron may be at large.

West Carter R. J. Roubidoux

Also Mentioned on This Page

Associated Press Pocatello Drug War Mothers Group Lovina Pickett Anna Cook Mabel Boygan Ruth Lavell Sarah Roach Della Beuhler Fit WAA Bannock St Boise, Idaho Minidoka Dam Rupert Feder National Defense National Mill WAR Assets Administration Second Avenue Seattle Washington Bannock Motor CO Pontiac - Cadillac G.M.C North Main Livestock Credit Group Central Christian Church Birthday Minn Sciena Porter Mattisen Columbus Ohio Third Ward Sheriff's Office Lloyd Ranstrom Dan Pilchard Fresno Mabel Pilchard Garfield Pilchard Western Geophysical Company Milton F. Rose Great Falls Montana Army Air Base E. E. Moberly N. Hayes Rose Northwest Buchanan Pocatello Women's Golf Association Idaho Falls Women’s Golf Association W. D. Service L. E. Glennon Pearl Rice Wilcox Inkom Glennon Presbyterian Young Matrons Club Ross Park Halliday and First Streets Harry Oaker S. Arthur Halliday Lowell McClure Fifth and Center Elma Mary) Smith Equitable Assurance Company C. F. Williams Justice of the Peace Charles Hyde Emil Kurtz C. F. Overturf Utah and Idaho State Osteopathic Association Adv North Arthur Ray West Custer Street Ralph Bair Lewis Street Voseps, Nch & CO Sehenlet B.C Todey British Columbia Government Travel Bureau Victoria, B.C Canada
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