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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
5
Plans for the annual P Club Ball at Memorial Hall are nearing completion. Dick Sorenson, club president, announced the event directed by Larry Sorenson with Bill Nye and Dick Pettit.
Mr and Mrs Howell M Williams longtime Malad Stake leaders were honored guests at a party in the stake tabernacle as they prepare to depart for the East Central States Mission of the Latter Day Saints. Hosts were Mr and Mrs L G Corbridge and Mr and Mrs George R Burton with many stake officials in attendance.
The Spingro traffic dance postponed from last Thursday due to a storm will be held Thursday April 8 in the First Ward LDS recrea tional hall. George Hart's orchestra will provide music with many features planned. All previously sold tickets will be honored. I J Eskelsen and Mrs M B Vera Howard lead the event with ward officers and volunteers from the West Pocatello Stake.
Mr and Mrs Kid W hosted dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Aaron York and Mr and Mrs Glen Anderson of Ancroft. Also present were Mr and Mrs Wallace Cook with daughters Bonnie and Joan of Pocatello. Dan Stephenson of Ogden Utah, a former Lava resident, visited with Leonard Stephenson and Keith Stephenson. Al Remington's 13 month old grandson La Mont Theaul of Salt Lake City visited for a few days.
Kappa Tau chapter Delphians meet at 2 p.m. Thursday in Hotel Bannock. Pocatello Woman's Club meets Friday at 2 p.m. at YWCA club rooms with Parry Harrison and Harry Jacobsen addressing. officers to be elected. Alpha Pi Omega sorority meets Hotel Bannock 8 p.m. Thursday to elect officers. Ruth Chapter No. 3 OES holds regular meeting Elks Temple 8 p.m. Thursday. Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors meets Friday at 2 30 p.m. at WOW hall.
Mrs Otto Schritter and daughter Darlene traveled to Pocatello with Mr and Mrs J E Jones joined by Ethel A Christensen and others at a dessert luncheon and bridge party. Prizes went to Irene Toeves and Valeria Maisch. Birthday celebrations honored Mrs May Snow with cake presented by daughter-in-law Mrs Lester Snow. The LDS choir performed a cantata on Easter Sunday.
Simple pastel bow knots and duck appliques decorate a muslin and seersucker toddler dress. Join patterns No 5600 and 5692 with tissue patterns, trimming directions, and finishing tips for ages 1 to 4. Send 15 cents per pattern plus 1 cent postage to Anne Cabot Pocatello Post Chicago Ill with name and address.
West Pocatello Stake M men and Gleaners organize the Sadie Dawkins Dance in the recreation hall on April 1. They warn season tickets carry the wrong date and urge attendees to note the correction. The item mentions newcomers to town Captain and Mrs H W Powell, visitors Leah Dickerson and Mrs Ray Jacobs, newlyweds Robert and Zita Bunce, Ray Mond Hale opening a new wing, and Easter return of B L McLaughlin.
Members of the Delta chapter entertained their husbands at a pot-luck dinner Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walt Bithell in Wapello. Thirty-two guests sat at a long L shaped table with a horn of plenty centerpiece, then played games after a sumptuous meal. Door prizes went to Jack Shoemaker, Marge Fullmer, Karl Ferrin, Margaret Borreson, Aloha, and Bob Keyr.
In Rockland the Jevan Legion Auxiliary held its first banquet in the Legion hall on Monday evening. A new hardwood floor was installed and the hall decorated for the event. Tables were arranged for 100 guests, with Mrs. Bernice Robinson leading arrangements and a chicken dinner served by auxiliary members. The evening was described as delightful.
The Third Ward Rosette Ball at the recreation hall in Pocatello will host junior girls and senior scouts from both stakes. George Hart’s orchestra provides music for an 8:30 p.m. informal date dance with Jessie Hollenbeck crowned Junior Rose. Attendants include Lola Dye Donna Knowles and Dian Christensen.
Plans for a YWCA membership campaign were set at a Tuesday meeting of the Membership Committee with Mrs A L Merrill in charge. The campaign begins this month under the slogan We need your membership You will enjoy belonging to us.
Malad welcomed the Freedom Train caravan in Pocatello with a band, a float, and local citizens. The float committee included Mr. and Mrs. Ed G Williams Jess Thomas Mrs W H Richards Jr Russell Daniels and Sally Smith. The float showcased several local youths and residents including W E Thomas Walt Williams Kent Williams Sally D Smith Maurine Camp L M Camp Joe Daniels and Cleon Edwards. The Wil liams family honored at a farewell in Cherry Creek Ward as they head to the East Central States Mission. Church leaders spoke and a social followed. Mrs Ellen Clark was celebrated on her 90th birthday with a family gathering and cake of 90 candles.
The lining of pecan shells is under investigation as a potential tannin source. Researchers note a puckering mouthfeel if a bite is taken, prompting analysis of its chemical compounds and possible industrial uses.
Fashion notes describe beauty spots as back in style for gala looks. Small foils draw attention to eyes, chin, or shoulders with single or multiple motifs including heart star crescent and clover. A pink and black package offers 100 dots for varied designs.
The Lincoln PTA will present the skit Making the Community Safe on Thursday at 4 45 p m on KEIO. Participants include Mrs Fred Cox Mrs Grant E Morris and Bob Pugmire Inspector of Police of the Pocatello Police Department.
Edward Arnold motion picture and radio star will address a statewide dinner in Boise on April 6 opening the state's participation in the drive of the American overseas aid United Nations appeal for children.
Report claims U S dairy cows produce milk enough to form a lake 75 miles long 150 feet wide and 31 feet deep across the country. Estimates highlight scale of dairy production with emphasis on millage of cattle output.
Mr and Mrs J J James of St John marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Thursday March 30. Born in London England John James came to America as a child and served as county commissioner and probate judge. Catherine Woozley of Malad has lived there most of her life. Only Anne James of Salt Lake City attended the celebration along with four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The Thirteenth Ward M Men and Gleaner Girl group plans a banquet and dance with Spring as the theme. The event takes place Friday at 8 p.m. at the Fourth Ward church corner Tenth Ave and Sublette St. Mrs Don Horner leads as toastmistress with a committee handling invitations menus programs place cards table decorations finances and advertising.
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