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Idaho State Journal from Pocatello, Idaho • Page 2

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TWO IDAHO STATE JOIJPNAI, POCAT31O, IDAHO TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1950 Schoolgirl Fights Pain In Try for Graduation By JACK FOSTER Journal Roving Eeportrr DOWNSTM--Bedridden for nine months with a severe case oj rheumatoid arthritis, 16-year-old jp-ior high school girt here is and praying for a cure to enable her to pass her school examinations so that she might graduate this month and become a high school senior with her class- niatcs. She is Neva Rae Wise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Golden Wise, owners of Oxford hotel. Wise also is president of the Downey chamber commerce.

entire community has joined in pnwer while her teachers and classmates daiiy try to encourage the young girl suffering from the painful, crippling affliction. Even Principal Leo Williams the Downey schools periodically calls to offer what help he can her lessons and has arranged for her to complete her course of studies so she might go forward with those in her class. Neva is brave, courageous, full of confidence in her attending physician, Dr. E. L.

Nelson, although she realizes It's a disease that has baffled sailed physicians for years. CONSTANTLY WRAPPED i an electric blanket to maintain an even warmth, the girl's fingers and hands are bandaged above her elbows, while her legs and feet are distorted by excruciating pain. Ouc foot is cramped, while both hands are drawn in a tight knot and her legs are encased in woolen hose reaching above her knees. Many visitors arrive dally jt the Wise hotel home, while her classmates come every evening. Some help with lessons while others do their utmost to entertain her.

Recently they presented her with an album of records which she enjoys. Her mother, Sirs. Wise. Is in constant attendance and spoke optimistically when the journal reporter visited her. She said "Neva is a brave girl.

She docs no whimpering. She has faith, as we all do, that sooner or later fine will be completely cured." Last month the girl's suffering became so her parents moved her to the LDS hospital In Salt Lake City where she remained three weeks and received special treatment that seemed to improve her condition considerably, her mother sold. A THERE IS HOPE for Rae, the reporter learned. Medical science is making great advances in trying to find the cause and cure for various forms of arthritis that effect both young and old without warning. Research workers In the Johns Hopkins Baltimore, recently announced'-ihey were ex- gerimentlog with new drugs that ad worked complete cures in great number of cases.

"I don't worry, much," said "I have complete faith. know I shall be cured." And the whole community is NEVA RAE WISE is pictured here with her mother at her bedside. backing that faith with help of every kind, with words of cheer, with prayer, hoping that the vivacious blonde girl whom everyone inew and loved once again may take her place In school and various civic activities in which she hnd always played a major role. Brennan Debates Attending Meet E. P.

Brennan of Pocalcllo, state Democratic chairman, said Tuesday he had not decided yet whether he will attend a national party conference at Chicago May 13-15. Idaho party officials definitely planning attendance at the sessions Include Dan J. Cavanagh of Twin Falls, national committeeman and Mrs. La Vera Swope of Boise. Mrs.

Deon Seedall of Idaho Falls, national commltteewoman, said she will attend If her health permits. President Truman will address the Democratic rally on May 15. Vehicles Collide At Intersection Cars were badly damaged Monday In a collision at Second avenue and Whitman streets. A vehicle driven by Dannie Pullos, 29, of 431 S. Sixth avenue, going east on Whitman street, col- ided with a cor driven by Clifford D.

Howell, 22, of 1030 N. Grant avenue. The Pullos car suffered damage the right door, fender and body, while the Howell machine suf- iered damage to the grill, front Tenders and bumper and frame. Now is the for that glorious vacation in Washington Suit. Broad, paved highways will take you through acres and acres of applt blossoms in Yakimi and Wenatchee Valleyi.

Rhododendrons beckon you along the Olympic Loop and there are fields of wild flowers at Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks, Mount Baker, Sbuksan, St Helens add Adams. Spring is i glorious tint to rlili Coulee Dam, man's greatest engineering flat. Thers an comfomhls hotel, resort or motel tccomodations available near all wondejr. WrH. f.

netting, hi! wBI ret pit" iprko If cwl, It'i lf ia WMMniba eat Jury Will U.P. Damage Suit The U. S. district court of Idaho began hearings here Tuesday in three damage cases, totaling $41.035, against the Union Pacific railroad company. A juiy of six and mfcn bas been called to hear the actions brought by James P.

Tasso, Joseph M. Veihweg and Don A. Westover. ail of Clifton. Idaho.

The suit involves a train-car collision Jan. 3i, 1349. at the Swan Lake rail crossing. The complaint charges that the three Clifton men, occupants of a car driven by Veihweg, were seriously injured in the aecidenl. Westover is geek- ing $5,152.55 damages, Veihweg, S15.703.75, and Tasso, $20,178.70.

The jury called in the case includes Anna May Gray, Ross Johnson and Vergal Molen of Idaho Falls; J. Harper, William H. Richardson and Margaret A. Johnson of Biackfoot; Ersal Cor- nellson of Fort Hall; Chester Bolingbroke and Ed Jones of Malad; Ben 3 Hull of Rockland; Thomas B. Dolman of Pocatello- and Lizzie M.

Hill of Ashton. Alternates are Jared Anderson of Pocatello and Dean W. Schultz of Idaho Falls. Head-on Crash Puts Two in Hospital Two persons were In the Pocatello General hospital Tuesday morning suffering from severe injuries received in a head-on car creash on the south edge of the city limits. Reported in 'fair" condition were Mrs.

Itosetta Evans, 34. of Fort Hall, and Claytor. S. Smith. 37, of Logan, Utah.

Mrs. Evans suffered a fractured left ankle, internal injuries and lacerations, and Smith shock, internal injuries and lacerations. Mrs. Evans was a passenger In a csr driven by Earl Minshcw, 35, of route one south, which collided with one enroute north driven by Smith, police reported. Although his car was almost demolished in the- Impact, Minshew suffered only facial lacerations, it was reported.

The collision occurred about 11:45 p.m. Monday south of Dolbeer's cabin camps on U.S. Highway 91-191-30. News of Record TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS--R. H.

Albano, failure to observe stop 52.50 bond forfeited; Joseph iarlet, parking in restricted area, :2.50 bond forfeited; Rex T. Cofin, parking in restricted zone. $2.50 bond forfeited I I A I --Robert O'Dette, $10 fine; CllnUtt Jenkins, S10 bond forfeited. VAGRANCY Edwin F. Shore, fine, suspended provided he cave city; William Wilcke, $100 ine, suspended provided he leave city.

BIRTHS General Hospital David and Jessie Williams, 103 McKlnley, Hay 8, son; Masler Sgl. J. B. and Roberta Hill, naval ordnance Jay 9, daughter. St.

Anthony's Hospital--Pharss and Emma Frank, Mackaj', May 8, daughter; Robert and Cora Prlmbs, 855 West Fremont, May 8. daugh- er; David and Gloria McClaln, 18 iVyeton, May 8, twins, a son nnd a STARTING RIGHT--Young Dave Gallafent reaches eagerly for a. glass of milk from the hands of Thomas B. Roivland, announced Tuesday as state chairman of National Dairy Month. The month's slogan is "Enjoy delicious dairy foods--your best food buy." Cows, Milk Boffles to Be Feled During Dairy Monili A concerted campaign to project ures, have been invited.

Gov. C. A. one of the state's principal industries into the public limelight will be staged through National Dairy Month in June. This word came Tuesday from Thomas B.

(Ben) Rowland, Pocatello, who has been appointed state chairman of the event. Tentative plans will be discussed by key dairymen from throughout Idaho at an organizational luncheon meeting at Hotel Bannock May 15, according to Rowland. Banquet Planned "Too often in the past we have neglected to take advantage of this splendid opportunity to make the public conscious of our fine local dairy products," said Rowland. "This year we intend to do sonic- thing about it." The organizational meeting will be followed by a kick-off banquet at the Bannock, to which numerous prominent men in the industry, as Weil as local and state public fig- daughter; Pony and Eunice Ute, Biackfoot, May 8, daughter. Robins has been asked to attend as the guest of honor.

Entertainment and some brief talks are scheduled for the affair, which will feature dairy foods on the menu. Good Food Buy "The slogan this year, 'Enjoy delicious dairy foods--your best food is particularly fitting," de Liquor by Drink Brings $150 Fine MALAD CITY (AP) A bartender at the local American Lesion club was fined S150 after he pleaded guilty to dispensing liquor by the drink in dry Oneida county. However, S75 of the fine assessed against Gordon Reynolds" by Probate Judge Bill Fallls was suspended. P. A.

Clark, stale liquor law enforcement officer, arrested Reynolds Saturday night. Oneida county prohibits sale of liquor by the drink under local option. AJ EASY MEASURING GUIDE uch Flavor Another flnf for and only Nucoa has the new Measure- no extra Each pound is cut in easier to measure, easier to color. Homemakers are cheering! But flavor is still the first reason why women buy more Nucoa margarina than any other margarine. Nucoa is so fresh, so rich; and, don't forjet, so nutritious, too! America's clared Rowland.

Sound nutrition leads the way to better health. Physicians, nutritionists and scientists tell us that milk, which is nature's most nearly perfect food, does more for us, and does it more cheaply, than any other food known to man." Rowland urged everyone to participate in the drive, which "will he of material benefit to the entire state." AROUND TOWN NEW LAWYERS Newel G. 1 TAX PAYMENT--A vrarrast ol Dailies of Logan and L. Delos Daines of Salt Lake City were ad-' milled to practice in the U.S. district court of Idaho here Monday by Judge Chase Clark.

MASONS TO MEET--Keystone lodge No. 81, AFiAM, will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. at the Masonic temple to confer the Master Mason degree. All Master Masons are invited to attend.

CRADLE NEWS--Mr. and Mrs. Robert McClaln of 18 Wyeton are parents of twins, a boy and a girl, born Monday evening at St. Anthony's hospital. The couple has two others soas.

Mrs. McClaln Is the former Gloria Hancock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hancock of 355 South Fourth avenue. RETURNS--Mrs.

Evelyn Sutton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Porter, left Tuesday morning by airlines for her home in Los Angeles after spending a week here with relatives and friends.

She came for the funeral services of her brother-in-law, Delbert Floyd. JOBS ANNOUNCED--The United States Civil Service Commission has announced examinations for the positions of actuary and training specialists. The actuary positions. In Washington, D. and vicinity pay from $3,825 to 56,400 a year.

The training specialist jobs In various states pay $3,825 to $7,600 a year. Application forms may be secured from the commission's Pocatello secretary, Lloyd A. Stuart, at the post office. distraint has been filed with Bannock county sheriffs office by George Allen, county assessor, for $5.50 taxes due on Elaine's Lunch, route two north. GET E.

Ehl- 22, Pocatello, and Phyllis Hawley, 13, Grandview, have obtained a marriage license at the Bannock county clerk's office. STUDY ROADS--George Schoefield of the state highway bureau at Boise Monday conferred with Bannock commissioners over plans for a farm-to-market road between Arlmo and Robins. PHARMACY CONFERENCE -Dean E. E. Roscoe of the State college College of Phan has returned from Atlantic City? N.

where he attended the annual convention of the American Pharmaceutical association and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Dean Roscoe reported that the delegates defeated a motion to raise attendance at colleges of pharmacy from four years to six. ACCEPTS APPOINTMENT -Wilmer F. Jacob of a member of the faculty at Idaho State college, has accepted his appointment as Idaho state chairman of the program for an Alumni House and Faculty club at Alabama polytechnic institute, Auburn, according to an announcement. Tuesday by the. Auburn Alumni association.

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