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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1948
Page
5
Moose Lodge and Auxiliary members held a monthly hobo supper with Mulligan stew and coffee. Mrs Helen La Fallette chaired the event with Bessie Griffin assisting as women’s group lead. The Cake Walk awarded a cake to the winner as G O Cameron wore the prize hobo costume.
Mrs. George L. Andrews delivered the law speaker address at the Women's Study League meeting at the YWCA on Great Britain's interests in the Mediterranean. She highlighted Egypt the Suez Canal Malta and Gibraltar and Britain as keeper of world peace shifting toward U S involvement.
Mrs Mary Petrone hosted the Radiant Afternoon Club with a dramatic Camille reading. Mrs George Oliver introduced the program and several members attended, with Mrs J W Peterson winning the door prize.
Kappa Tau chapter of the Delphian society met at the Bannock Hotel on Thursday afternoon to discuss The Changing Family led by Mrs Willard H Ashton. Attendees included Mrs J L Smith Mrs W G Katsilometes Mrs Lucille Wooters Mrs C W Dickson and Mrs R G McMinn. The next meeting is set for April 15 with Mrs Dale Strong leading on Groups and their Power.
Friends honored Mr and Mrs Norman Harris at a wedding dance in Moreland. The bride Donna Sue Merrill is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Merrill of Moreland. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Orivile W Harris of 312 McKinley Ave Pocatello. They wed in the Logan temple Utah on March 26 and honeymooned in Salt Lake City area. They live in Moreland where Harris runs a dairy ranch.
Dr H P Olmo of the University of California College of Agriculture is departing on a 20 000 mile Near East trip to collect fruit nuts and grape scions to improve California varieties. He hopes to find varieties not yet used in any breeding program.
Alpha chapter of Alpha Pi Omega elected new officers at a Hotel Bannock meeting. Lillian Rosquist becomes president Inez Teuscher vice president Ruth Jensen recording secretary Elna Fay Williams corresponding secretary Goldie Kahm treasurer. Outgoing officers include Gayle Miller Wan da Marley Bessie Botts Elna Fay Williams and Barbara Rishell.
Campfire Girls from the Chiki group led by Mrs. Ross Garson toured the Pocatello Post offices on Thursday to learn how a newspaper operates. Attendees included Vicky Zweigart, Carol Leger, Nancy Bennett, Darlene Kuntz, Marlene Kelly, Dee Anne Nanson, Renae Crofts, Carold Johnson, Dulcie Huth, Sandra Smith, Virginia Bennett, Mary Lee Lenroot, Louise Hudson, and Lois Roosma.
More than 300 people attended a reunion by the Blackfoot Second Ward on a Wednesday evening in Taber. The event featured an M.I.A. program led by J. H. Clayton, Hawaiian guitar medleys by Garth Belnap, and piano by his wife. Performers included Harley Whiting LaRee Spencer Carl Henderson Alma Nelson Lloyd Reynolds Lola Bitton and a young quartet Ferry Hadlock LeRoy Howell Holley Whiting Ensign Call. Elaine Bitton sang a solo with her brother Davis at the piano. the Second Ward Relief Society organized hall decorations and food.
Prime Minister Joseph Chifley announced that war-time clothing quotas remain in force in Australia due to a serious dollar shortage. The rationing will continue indefinitely as the Commonwealth struggles to secure foreign currency.
Capt Victor Pedersen known as the Flying Padre of the Salvation Army travels northern Australia using an airplane a folding bicycle and a canoe to reach distant outlying districts and bring the gospel to remote communities.
Danish Brotherhood hosts a dance at the WOW hall Saturday at 9 30 p m with refreshments. Newcomers Club sponsors a cooked food sale at Cannes Music Store Saturday starting 10 a m. Ivy Rebekah No 23 holds a rum mage sale at 138 North First Ave with proceeds for Grand Lodge expenses. A bus chartered for LA to FOE 119 to Idaho Falls meets the Idaho Falls auxiliary Tuesday evening from Eagle Hall at 5 30 p m. St Josephs Altar Society runs a cooked food sale Saturday 10 a m at Idaho Paint and Glass Co.
The Council of Church Women of Blackfoot elected officers at the home of past president Mrs. J. R. Warren on March 31. Daisy Schellenbach became president, Nevada Miller vice president, Warren secretary, and Clifton Albertson retained as treasurer. The meeting included World Prayer Day remarks by Schellenbach, a meditation talk, and a talk on New Japan by Marge Albertson. Representatives from four denominations attended and an invitation extended to all. The next meeting is May 7 with a luncheon at the Baptist church.
William Shambaugh, 73, a blacksmith at Carlisle Barracks for 41 years, decided not to move when the Army relocated its equipment laboratory to Fort Totten New York. He plans to retire at this time.
Pocatello Senior High presents its all school play A Date With Judy with Judy Foster portrayed by Judy McQuillan on April 9 and Barbara Ann Rasmussen on April 10. Sophomore Dennis Slayden plays Oogie Pringle, with Bill Brydon and Gloria Gunn as Mr and Mrs Foster. Curtain at 8 15 p m both nights.
Lava Springs residents report travel plans and family visits. Marvin Benson and family will travel to Salt Lake City for the primary convention and general conference. Lowell Van Noy visited Franklin to see the G M Boney family. Ellen Henderson of Ogden stays with J R Maughan. Keith Godfrey hosts Mrs Godfrey’s parents for Sunday dinner. Brownie Brower and family spent Easter with Barney Brower’s family.
A device to produce artificial waves up to eight feet long and eight inches high has been installed in a large tank at Northwestern University Technological Institute. It will test model hull performance by simulating sea conditions.
Ward leaders presided over a Malad Third Ward Teen Age program banquet featuring group and individual awards. Elvene Petersen presented 12 14 and 14 16 age group awards to girls and thirty individual honors to named teens. Moyle Faver awarded a standard quorum to the deacons quorum and fourteen boys received individual recognitions.
Altrusa Club entertained a group of high school girls at the YWCA in Pocatello on Wednesday evening. Performances included dance numbers by Joan and Diane Falter with their mother, piano solos by Frances Armstrong and Marion Taylor, all arranged under Mrs. Howard Armstrong. Vera Parke welcomed attendees as president, guests were introduced, and sponsors provided triangular information booklets along with refreshments.
A columnist responds to letters from 15 year old girls about dating. She argues that girls should speak with boys as normal friends, not forbidden subjects, and that early acquaintance with boys builds wholesome preparation for adult life and potential marriage rather than secrecy.
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