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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1949
Page
5
A wife and mother debates divorce by weighing whether she and her children would be better off apart. The piece argues the key question is future well being, not personal justification, and cites Gloria’s decade ago divorce as a cautionary tale of unhappiness and loss.
Tuesday marks the Sixth District Women’s Christian Temperance Union session at 115 South Garfield from 10 a m to 4 p m with delegates expected from Idaho Falls Firth Blackfoot Aberdeen American Falls and Pocatello. State president Mrs Bethel Bco of Gooding will attend with noon cover dish luncheon and music by Mrs Rex Eaton.
The St. Joseph Altar Society hosts a formal dance at the Elk's club from 8:30 to 11:30 p m on Easter Monday Invitations go to De Sales club Neu mann club St Josephs eighth grade graduates and other young unmarried people of St Joseph and St Anthony parishes Bob Swanson and his eight piece orchestra will provide the music.
A Cleveland museum exhibit compares Easter greeting cards from 1900s with today’s cards, noting a move from somber religious imagery to witty and playful designs. Early cards depict rabbits chased from gardens and cross motifs on dark backgrounds, while modern cards feature mischievous chicks in sailor outfits and bright multi color crosses.
Mrs Elliott Davis of Moran Wyoming was guest of honor at a 1 30 luncheon at the Meadows home in American Falls. She is visiting her mother Mrs Herman Winter. Quarter tables with spring flowers accompanied lunch and bridge. High prize went to Mrs V C Logan with Mrs Joe Garbett second. Other attendees included Mrs J P Evans Mrs Ralph Wheeler Mrs Tom Davie Mrs N H Farrell Mrs Ed Cronkhite Mrs Glen Barnard and Mrs Ward Meadows.
Grace Lukey and Dale Johnson wed in a Friday 5 p m Taylor chapel ceremony officiated by President Rulon T Hinckley. The bride wore white slipper satin with seed pearl trim and a flowered veil. the groom wore formal attire. Attendants included Mrs. Wini fred Goldwiser and Max J Eschler. After a reception at the Art Barn the couple honeymooned in San Francisco and will reside in Salt Lake City.
The Ladies Auxiliary to FOE No. 119 hosts an Easter party for children of Eagle members today at 2 p m. in the Eagles hall on West Benton.
American Falls War Mothers held their regular meeting at president Mildred England’s home with fifteen members present. State president Evelyn Ayres from Pocatito attended with Pocatello War Mother Mrs. Pugmire. Ayres outlined plans for the Sun Valley convention this fall. Mrs. England provided refreshments after the business hour.
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