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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1949
Page
5
Paris based Fred Mayer, a 25 year buyer for a chain of U S stores, says American shoppers will favor a happy medium between New Look and 1950 pencil silhouettes. He notes shorter straighter skirts, tweed by day, tartan suits, and fading use of crepes as Paris remains the fashion inspiration.
Alicia Hart outlines how vacationing girls use a pay week to meet men at Adirondacks and Chesterton resorts. Tips stress balance between modest dress and talent, advising athletic ability and social skill over overdressing to attract suitable partners.
A North Hollywood family pursued blue baby surgery across the country. Molly Hearne underwent a four hour operation at Cook County Children’s Hospital, Chicago, with doctors reporting a 20 percent chance of success but announcing she would live. Her grateful parents praised the care and the chance to save their child.
Burley PTA members led by Mrs. Clarice Brown gathered at the Burley canning kitchen for the first session producing 408 cans of string beans and 166 cans of applesauce. A second session is set for August 10 with ongoing Wednesdays planned. helpers include Mrs. Lola Fewkes and Mrs. Nellie Kidd with several volunteers listed.
Kay Alfred Jerry Briggs Stan ley Byington Bud Roselle and Mrs. Calvin Pinkerton return from Hollywood where they studied at the University of the Arts under the National Association of the Dance and Affiliated Artists. Fifty hours of instruction led to diplomas for all participants. The group performed in the Emperor's Waltz and Venetian toe dance with top ten finishes among 77 numbers. Notables like Carmen Miranda and Jane Powell attended cl asses as did Othel Meglin and Pasadena Playhouse instructors. Four hundred fifty teachers and students from across the U S gathered for the event. The faculty included Adolph Bolm Anna Pavlova's partner Edward Can sin o the Royal Cansinos Nico Charisse Bupesh Guha Aggie Auld Johnny Mattison Nick Castle Veloz and Yolanda. The Pocatellans saw the San Francisco Ballet and theater shows. square dancing grows while a new Bonga dances gains popularity.
A brief note reports a couple expecting a positive outlook for recovery over the next several days, with confidence in returning to a healthy normal life. Medical teams monitor progress and provide updates on the condition and prognosis.
Be statements question why bees react with agitation to red objects though their vision lacks red perception. The fragment hints at curiosity about insect color perception and behavior.
Sue Burnett presents Pattern No 8358 a crisp fall morning style dress for girls ages 6 to 14 with yoke button details tiny collar and sleeve options. sizes 6 8 10 12 14 yards and fabric requirements listed order by mail with 25 cents and include name address size and pattern number.
The article notes a mobile post office service in England while Britons still use letter paper considered stationery. It contrasts changing services with traditional writing supplies.
Social calendar notes for Ruth Chapter No 3 OES a pot luck picnic 1 pm Wednesday Ross park moved but not rescheduled and other groups plan picnics birthdays YWCA newcomers lunch and dessert August activities Ivy Rebekah Kensington breakfast bridge and pinochle attendees urged plus transport arrangements for Moose Club members
Mrs. E V Rush of 453 East Put Nam enjoys her son Howard Rush from Honolulu arriving Tuesday August 2 from Ogden where he visited his son Robert and wife. He is joined by his wife and son Friday and plans to return to Ogden Monday.
Mrs. C. E. Grisinger informs readers that the Lamb Dairy stood on what is now Grant Street Road, not on Cream Top Dairy’s present site. She, formerly Mrs. C. S. Lamb, still resides at the Lamb Dairy site, which burned and was not rebuilt in 1938 or 1939.
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