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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
5
A dated dress can be revived by adding a matching hem band or a waist yoke, then concealing the alterations with a gleaming overskirt. Glamorous star-dust chiffon transforms the look of coppery satin, while minimal fabric suffices for a pleated skirt and sash. Meat consumption in the United States drops from 155 pounds per person in 1947 to 146 pounds in 1948.
A brief notice promotes a crocheted pineapple dishcloth pattern showing long wear durability. It invites readers to send 15 cents and 1 cent postage to Anne Cabot at Pocatello Post New York for complete instructions and stitch illustrations Pattern No 5029.
Announcement states Deanna Stirland transfer student from St Lukes hospital Chicago completed nurses training at Poteco General hospital. She attended Idaho State College before training and plans to take state board examinations in May to become a registered nurse.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Z. Goza of 252 N Ninth Ave returned yesterday from a two week visit in Los Angeles with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Jerry Hanlon. The handy Navy ditty bag was first called the ditty bag because it contained two of each item.
Methodist Society Circle 4 hosts a dessert luncheon April 22 at 1 15 in Wesley hall with L K Maisbury and W W Little as hostesses. YWCA public affairs committee meets April 22 at 7 30 p m in clubrooms under O R Warford. Women Voters dinner April 27 Trinity Parish hall at 6 30 with officer elections. Congregational Ladies Circle dessert luncheon April 22 at 2 in church basement chaired by W Oberg with Fye Miller and Woolard assisting.
Mrs. Lewis Schoonover of Salt Lake City Utah visits her parents Mr and Mrs A L Hansen at 335 Willard Avenue. She is formerly Wilma Hansen and is accompanied by her son Michael.
The article stresses guest selection as the key to a successful home party. It advises mixing men and women who can converse well, adding newcomers to spark conversation, and including a socially adept woman to draw out shy guests. It suggests at least one unmarried woman as a hostess asset.
A radio dialogue criticizes foreign governments issuing stamps featuring the late President Roosevelt. The speaker cites Larry Walker’s article on a mult million dollar Roosevelt racket, claiming stamps are used as an honor with a price and that top bidders gain monopolies in the U S A Europe and South America. The piece warns of legitimate looking but illicit stamp schemes and a two million dollar takedown.
The piece argues hostesses must provide eye appeal for masculine guests to avoid dull evenings. It suggests mixing guest lists as carefully as menus, noting balance is harder but more important for lively entertaining. It warns women may talk among themselves while men converse, making variety crucial.
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