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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1948

Page

5

Students Wives Feted At Club Meet

Campus wives from Idaho State College members of the Young Matron's Club were honored at a YWCA club meeting last week. President Mrs. Bert Farnsworth led the session which discussed a spring dance and barbecue. Guest speaker Mrs. D D Park spoke on the YWCA Western regional conference in Asilomar Calif. A dessert luncheon followed with card games and small crocheted sachet gifts for the honorees. The group listed numerous attendees and slated a ham burger get together at 7 pm April 15 at the YWCA.

Idaho State College Bert Farnsworth D. D. Park YWCA Asilomar Pacific Grove Calif Elmer Snodgrass K. D. Williams T. J. Chester S. W. Haney R. C. Farrington J. B. Stoors Gene Pellum Bill Nattress Robert C. Hemstreet Ted Goutier George J. Welch

Visiting kin from Salt Lake City and California in Idaho

Visitors from Salt Lake City and Englewood California stayed in Pocatello this week at the home of Mr and Mrs George England and joined by Mrs Ralph Obray. They traveled to Idaho Falls to visit Mr and Mrs Miles England and also called on Abram Hatch in Moreland and toured Hatch families homes.

Pocatello George England J. R. Elcock Erol Henderson Anne Salt Lake City Fenderson Elbert Steele David Tom Englewood California Miles England Idaho Falls Moreland Abram Hatch Steele A. M. Hatch J. B. Hatch

Calf Invades Hartford City Theater During Film

Patrons at a Hartford City cinema were surprised when a calf escaped from a passing truck and trotted down the aisle during the movie. The incident disrupted showings as staff corralled the animal. No injuries reported.

Hartford City Ind

Wives Plan Their Own Toys At Congressional Club

Washington wives of lawmakers study dress design with Magda and sew spring outfits. Mrs. John Taber designs an evening navy taffeta dress with draped detail and plans to wear it at an early party. The program blends mid Victorian influence with the modern look as wives craft suits and dresses.

Congressional Club Washington, D. C John Taber New York Armstrong Rockwell NEA Congress Congressional Washington

Murray church council hosts dessert luncheon

Mrs. George Rice entertained the Murray group of the Christian church council at 325 North Johnson Ave on Wednesday at 9 p.m. Nine members and two visitors attended a dessert luncheon. A dace cloth table centerpiece with a large daffodil bouquet and yellow candles highlighted the decor. Mrs. N. R. Simpson presented a program on Crowns and Mrs. G. Z. Goza gave the devotion Upon Original Ground.

George Rice North Johnson Ave Murray The Christian Church Council N. R. Simpson G. Z. Goza

Mother vows to fight for son after manslaughter case

Mrs. Shirleen Kunin, 25, convicted of killing her two year old daughter, pledges to press for access to her month old son. A judge ordered the baby to be adopted, and the parents were forbidden any contact. Kunin faces one to ten years at Tehachapi. Steven will likely be adopted within a month.

Los Angeles Shirleen Kunin

Birthday Dr Boatman Delivers Leap Year Babies

Santa Fe New Mexico report notes Dr. L C Boatman delivered three leap year babies on his birthday February 29, marking a rare trio with local hospital staff observation.

Santa FE N. M L. C. Boatman

Play Clothes Pattern 8141 for Kids Sizes 2 to 10

Sun stained instruction note advertises Pattern No. 8141 for children's play clothes including a dress, overalls, and playsuit in sizes 2 through 10. It lists fabric yardages for each variant and the price of 25 cents to order from Sue Burnett at a Chicago address, with a 52 page Spring and Summer Fashion book and a free gift pattern.

Sue Burnett Pocatello South Wells St Chicago

Skinner Couple Celebrates Twenty Years in East Side Ceremony

East Side reports a surprise at Radiant Chapter meeting where Mrs. Joseph Sebesta announced the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William C Skinner. Miss Helen Oelwe in led rose petals as the couple moved to Here Comes the Bride. Dr Harold Hansen of Utah State College Drama Department Logan will judge the state high school debate tournament and Southern Idaho declamation meet April 15-17 in Pocatello.

Pocatello Irving Junior High School W. R. Hearne Dan W. Martin American Cancer Society James Walton, Jr Bannock George Bronson Bannock County Judson Cook Max Petty E. V. Simison Bland Sutton Perry Nelson United States Idaho O.S Joseph Sebesta William C., Skinner Helen Oelwein Skinner Harold Hansen Utah State College Logan Southern Idaho Hansen LDS Institute ISC

Job's Daughters Bethel Meets Saturday at IOOF Hall

Rol Calais reports that Job's Daughters Bethel 1 of the International Order of Job's Daughters will hold a meeting Saturday at 2 p.m. in the IOOF hall.

Job’s Daughters Bethel International Order of Job's Daughters IOOF

Londoner to Be Speaker at Assembly of God

The Rev. William Newell of London England will be guest speaker at the Assembly of God on Twelfth Ave and Lander St. He will address sessions at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The Rev. Newell served in the London Police during the war and will share his experiences.

William Newell London England Assembly of God Twelfth Ave Lander St Newell

Altrusa Club Hears Greece Talk and Local Notices

Altrusa met at the Bannock Hotel with hostesses Mrs. T. H. Uhland and Mrs. C. G. Wright. Guest speaker Leonidas Kalabokias discussed Greece and hopes for freedom and democracy, while local officers and committee assignments for a May 11 vocational reception and May district convention were announced.

Bannock Hotel T. H. Uhland C. G. Wright Leonidas Kalabokias Grece Greece Kalabokias D. D. Parke Pocatello Ith Vancouver B.C Howard Armstrong Paul Bistline Bertha Atkin Nellie Cline Steenson Xanafon Spinks Jeanette Rork Ina Revo Ellen Raether Cisco Kihara Vera Parke Elnora Wright Esther Witty Lucille Uhland Ruth Armstrong Ruth Beasley Margaret Pomeroy Vivian Matson Dorothy Kingsley Marjorie Hawke Mayme Corbett

Auxiliary Visits Falls Auxiliary Visits Falls

The Pocatello Ladies Auxiliary to F.O.E. 119 visited the Idaho Falls Auxiliary to F.O.E. 576 on Tuesday evening. A bus carried numerous members including Louise Myler, Rose Connell, Ella Ahlstrom, and many others. Emma Pierce presided as host. The Idaho Falls men’s glee club entertained, refreshments followed, and spring-themed decor highlighted the event.

Pocatello F.O.E Idaho Falls Louise Myler Rose Connell Ella Ahlstrom Dora Hayden Vesta Kelly Mildred Christensen Dorothy Lewis Ida Dalton Alice Baird Ida Steed Florence Critchley Nita Mingo Edna

Nylon cord used in giant Boeing Stratocruiser tire

Fifty five miles of nylon cord are used in a 56 inch airplane tire built by the B F Goodrich Co for the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser.

AKRON B. F. Goodrich Co

Logical Opening Proves Disastrous In Bridge

A reader reports a bridge board where South after passing four spades and West doubling, ends in a doomed contract. South cashes top diamonds and ruffs, while West overruffs then shifts to hearts, leading to a sequence where dummy's diamonds and clubs decide the loss. East and West manage only ace jack seven trumps.

West South East

Install New Officers in Neighbors of Woodcraft Meeting

BLACKFOOT New officers were installed at the Neighbors of Woodcraft meeting. New slate includes Mabel Crichton G N Melba Brown P G N Ethel Martin clerk Nellie Mansor banker Ida Jane Stephens magician Estella James captain of guards Martha Jenson flag bearer Lanora Rogers Inner Sentinel Marie Bischoff Outer Sentinel Anna Yost musician Susan Stevens correspondent and managers Elsie Hunzeker Dora Shoemaker and Lucille Burrup. A report noted Dora Shoemaker Lena Clye ill but improving and Katherine DeKay at home after hospital stay. Susan Stevens received a Past Guardian Neighbor pin. Refreshments followed hosted by Amelia Waring and Sophia Sargent.

Blackfoot Woodcraft Mabel Crichton G. N Melba Brown Ethel Martin Nellie Mansor Ida Jane Stephens Estella James Martha Jenson Lanora Rogers Inner Sentinel Marie Bischoff Outer Sentinel Anna Yost Susan Stevens Corresp Elsie Hunzeker Dora Shoemaker Lucille Burrup Lena Clye Katherine DeKay Guardian Amelia Waring Sophia Sargent

Miss Hortense White Elected League President

At a League of Women Voters dinner at the Whitman hotel, Miss Hortense White was elected president. Other officers include Mrs. Carl Min Tosh as vice president and Miss Alice Anderson as secretary, with Miss Trilby Anderson as a board member. A later dinner at Bannock Hotel will feature Miss Trene Sweeney of the national office.

League of Women Voters Whitman Hotel Lucille Bailey Hortense White Carl McIntosh Alice Anderson Cisco Kihara Eva Weir K. P. Hansen Trilby Anderson Bailey Anna Capellan Betty Tydeman Laura Berg Bannock Hotel Trene Sweeney National Office Washington, D. C

Orpheum Advertisement Teases Show Lineup

A small ad promotes checking what’s playing at the Orpheum and invites listeners to call for details. Ady signs the notice.

The Orpheum Ady

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