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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1947

Page

9

Parishes Make Home In Gooding Parishes Make Home In Gooding

Miss Mary Anne Parisho daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Parisho Elkhart Ind became the bride of Robert LaVere Moffitt son of Mr and Mrs DeWitt Moffitt at Third Ward church Relief Society room in Gooding Idaho Bishop Joel Loveland presided Attendants included sister Gloria Parisho and best man DeWitt Moffitt After an informal reception the couple returned to Gooding where they work at the State Tuberculosis hospital and plan to move to Salt Lake City in January for medical school at the University of Utah

Mary Anne Parisho J. W. Parisho Elkhart Ind Robert LaVere Moffitt DeWitt Moffitt North Grant Ave Third Ward Relief Society Room Joel Loveland Gloria Parisho Salt ‘Lake City University of Utah

Festive Party Held by P T A at Mrs Henderson’s Home

The Pre ool P T A met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Sid Henderson on North Tenth Ave for a Christmas gathering. Mrs Henderson chaired the nominating committee and Mrs A D Tramner was named program chairman for the next meeting set in January. Games were played and refreshments served by several hostesses including Mrs Henderson and Mrs Evelyn Holman.

Sid Hender North Tenth Ave Preool P. T. A Rs. Henderson A. D. Tramner Ing Henderson Evelyn Holman Charles ‘Atkinson Bers Joy Kyle Edith Coleman In Howard Lena Henders Gta Discher Arline Fol Nanty Fowler Lill Morris Ethel Henderson Lilliam Tranmer Paul Scott Sid Henderson Dorothy Ricks Dorothy Halpin Betty Campbell Merlin Exeter Tom Elson Jay Goodman Murtaugh Floyd Exeter Dale Sullivan

Lincoln’s 1849 patent lift device described

A fragment notes Abraham Lincoln as an inventor who patented a shallow river lifting device in 1849 and inspired by the U S patent system. The text mentions his immortal words carved above the patent office door.

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Sorority Helps Santa

Alpha Pi Omega sorority packed boxes of food clothing and toys for needy families Tuesday at 606 South Eleventh Ave led by Betty Owens with Inez Teuscher Norma Dransfield and Goldie Kahm. Plans were set at December 4 Bannock hotel meeting for a Christmas party December 17 at the Parish hall with four guest invitations issued.

Santa Alpha Pi Omega Sorority Gayle Miller South Eleventh Ave Betty Owens Inez Teuscher Norma Dransfield Goldie Kahm Bannock Hotel

Alice Murry Engaged After Theta Rho Dance

Mr and Mrs George Murry of 365 Wayne Ave announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Alice Lenora Murry to Henry Celli son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Celli of 1138 North Eighth Ave Plans for a summer wedding after the bride elect graduates from Pocatello high school Henry Celli is a World War II veteran with service in the European theatre.

Theta Rho George Murry Wayne Ave Alice Lenora Murry Henry Celli Joseph Celli North Eighth Ave Pocatello High School Lenora Murry

Corsages Presented at Pioneer Ladies Christmas Dinner

The Pocatello Pioneer Ladies Club held its annual Christmas dinner at Mrs. Betty Cox’s home on North Arthur Avenue. About 30 guests attended as flowers were given to each lady and Grace was offered by Mrs. Margaret Paxton. Agnes Kutterer led a verse impersonation and the group recalled early days in Pocatello.

Pocatello Pioneer Ladies Club Betty Cox North Arthur Ave Margaret Paxton Grace Agnes Kutterer God Bless America Alice Baird Pocatello Rose Allen Emma Lowry Della Allsworth Josephine Golding Ella Roberts Ellen Beck Nora Vaughn Nora Verley Elzabeth Fraser Emily Dailey Fannie Say Emma Dodson Ollie Beck Melinda Forrest Melba “Hoshine Millie Amundsen Jane Adamas Lyda Shillings Laura Berg Minnie Watson Mae Race Pearl Watson Lena Ramney Mary Hopkins Mary Moore Napper Anne Edwards

Christmas activities announced by local groups

Tenth Ward Relief Society hosts a Christmas party at the church Tuesday at 2 p.m. Gifts to be exchanged. Whittier P T A holds a Monday 8 p.m. meeting with special Christmas numbers led by Mrs. C N Fisher and Mrs. N C Holladay. Bob Pugmire will discuss school patrols. Sixth Ward MIA plans a Christmas program and dance Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. St Josephs Mothers get a Christmas program Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. at the school with a social hour and refreshments.

Tenth Ward Relief Society Whittier P. T. A Whittier P.T.A C. N. Fisher N. C. Holladay Bob Pugmire ST. Joseph’s St. Joseph's School Association

Piano Recital By Mrs Larsen Students Friday Evening

Mrs W B Larsen presented 13 students in a piano recital at her home 375 Willard Friday evening. Performers included Gail Thompson Pat Bloom Hope Moore Dixie Groth Joleen Swanson Lurlene Skinner Nanette Larsen Lola Richard Frances Hardwick and Ma Bailey. Gifts were given from a lighted Christmas tree as 33 mothers and fathers attended.

W. B. Larsen Willard Gail Thompson Pat Bloom Hope Moore

Double Ring Ceremony Unites Miss Exeter and Ralph Shelley

A late November wedding unites Elma Exeter and Ralph James Shelley in an Idaho Falls temple ceremony led by President David Smith. The reception at the Pocatello LDS Institute hosted 200 guests with music by Odell Stevenson and performances by the Millward sisters and others.

Ralph James Shelley McOmber Polo Line Road Shelley Elma Exeter Ernest Exeter McKinley Ave Faye Malborne East Lewis St Idaho Falls David Smith L. D. 8 S. Institute Pocatello Odell Stevenson Ugene Campbell Millward Sisters Burton Kelly Brian Mottshaw Genee Allen Joyce Henderson Harold Wood Ruth Nicholson

Red Cross Buys and Knits for Europe Relief

At Bannock county Red Cross meeting in the YMCA 312 gift boxes for Europe were reported filled by high school students. Mrs Walter Chambers urged more cardigan knitting for hospitalized veterans while Roy F Miller Jr presided as calls for services rise daily.

Sharlot Wilkie, Jr Bannock County Red Cross Bis YMCA Walter Chambers Red Cross Roy F. Miller, Jr Red Cross Office Roy F. Miller Willard Bowen Nit -Worth Ed Cunningham Him

Theta Rho Holds Dance in Winter Wonderland Theme

Theta Rho hosted its annual Christmas dance Saturday with a silver and blue winter wonderland setting. The Rhythm Makers from Pocatello High School provided the music as Ruth Zilk was crowned queen of the ball by advisor Mrs. George Murry.

Theta Rho Rhythm Makers Pocatello High School Ruth Zilk George Murry

Bridge Prize Won By Mrs Kennedy At AAUW Luncheon

The AAUW Chapter II Christmas bridge luncheon was held at the Parish hall on Saturday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs C Kennedy and a long list of members and guests such as Mrs J R McMahon, Mrs Howard Harper, Mrs Miton Crump, Miss Beverly Bistline, Miss Frances Traywick, and Miss Mary Donna Jones.

A. A. U. W. Chapter J. R McMahon Howard Harper Miton M. Crump Albert Trosper C. M. Kennedy W. P. Bews Harold Ory Dek P. Herman Frank Morris T. E. Qune C.A. Tallberg Harry Vaughn Mary Donna Jones Evelyn Sheppard Frances Traywick Esther Miller Dorothy Kingsley Beverly B. Bistline

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