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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1948

Page

5

Utah Guests Visit Local Moose Circle

Special guests from Salt Lake City attend the Friendship circle Women of the Moose meeting at Clare Martin's home. Eva Beck Maude Hoggan and Phoebe Durrant join a brief business session then cards with Germaine Espitallier high score Grace Peterson consolation prize. Gifts exchange and a dainty supper served by the hostess aided by Elise Barnhart and Florence Roberts.

Salt Lake City Friendship Circle Women of the Moose Clare Martin Eva Beck Maude Hoggan Phoebe Durrant Germaine Espitallier Grace Peterson Allcut Avis Curtis Elsié Barnhart Florence Roberts

Peculiar Defense Defeats in a Bridge Hand

Watson B Miller questioned a bridge play where defending with the queen of hearts on a fourth round deflected declarer in a three no trump contract. North South should have played hearts but chose diamonds to win. The queen interrupted the heart sequence and allowed Watson to force five heart tricks while cashing diamonds.

Watson B. Miller U. S South Watson Declarer East Dummy

Falls City hosts Power Company ladies gift shower

Mrs. Gregory Belcher hosted the Power Company ladies sewing circle in American Falls with Mrs. Frank Hadler of Pocatello as guest of honor. Gifts included kitchen gadgets and a plan to exchange Christmas gifts at the holiday meeting. Members listed include Mrs. Roy Bean, Mrs. Ed Jacobs, and others. The Moose and Ladies of the Moose held meetings with plans for a Christmas party for children and a birthday cake for Pete Farwell.

American Falls Gregory Belcher Power Company Ladies Sewing Circle Lower Frank Hadler Pocatello Hadler Lorene Heath Idaho Power Roy W. Bean Ed Jacobs Calvin Year Wilbur Sweet Bert Hofman George Butler Paul Burgess Harvey Maughan Roy Lee Bob Anderson Fred Sawyer Roy Kenitzer William Barnard Clark Wagstaff John Charayarai Melvin Koompin A. W. Htath Jack Grimmett Headher Belcher Order of the Moose Ladies of the Moose Pete Farwell

Pocatello Riding Club Western Dance Supper

Social calendar notes a supper and western dance for the Pocatello Riding Club at the Green Triangle on Wednesday, with 9 p.m. serving and a request for western attire. Bert Dolbeer and Art Mead head arrangements. all members and friends invited.

Pocatello Riding Club Green Triangle Bert Dolbeer Art Mead

Gala Dinner for Woodcraft Thimble Club Members

Members of the Woodcraft Thimble Club 155 gathered at the Parish hall on Wednesday evening for a gala dinner with poinsettias holly and green candles as decorations. Alice Jannack chaired the event with Villa Sullivan Mrs Percy Santindaesti and Mary Brown handling arrangements. Scoring high in the following games: Mrs Tommie OConnor bridge Helen Johnson 500 and Alice Jannack bug. Others present included Ella Roberts Bessie Atkinson Ruth Williams Irene Grover and more.

Woodcraft Thimble Club Alice Jannack Villa Sullivan Percy Santindaesti Mary Brown Mrs. Tommie O'Connor Helen Johnson Bug Ella Roberts Bessie Atkinson Ruth Williams Irene Grover Gertie Myers Jeannette Pabst Velba Corbett Mary Makerson Zoe O'Malley Harrie Davies Minnie Watson Elen Nellen Ellen Friedel Isabella Cranor Bessie Moore Della Dean

Fur-Prof Sprays Fireproofing For Christmas Trees

Two Minneapolis ex servicemen market Fur-Prof a liquid spray claimed to fireproof Christmas trees and help retain needles. The Minneapolis fire department has tested and approved the product.

Minneapolis Minneapolis Fire Department

Holiday humor wraps gifts in odd containers

A holiday feature suggests using incongruous containers to create funny gift wraps. Elizabeth Montgomery demonstrates transforming a bird cage a mesh orange bag a cheese grater and a hat box with festive tape ribbon and paper. Readily visible details include securing ribbons with Scotch tape star stickers and bold wrapping accents.

Elizabeth Montgomery Miss Montgomery Miss M

Poky High School Students Set For Naval College Test

Fifteen Pocatello boys from Poky High School took the Naval College aptitude test on December 11 at 8 45 a m in the school study hall. If accepted they receive tuition paid at one of 54 top colleges and 50 dollars monthly living expenses. Winners join the Navy as ensigns with a path to reserve commissions after three years. Test was conducted by Blaine Huntsman, dean of boys, and will be taken by 28 southern Idaho seniors. notable test-takers include Tom Flint Eugene Mullen Joe Smith and Charles Stay.

Pocatello High School Naval College United States Navy Navy Naval Reserve Blaine Huntsman Southern Idaho High School Pocatello Tom Flint Eugene Mullen Joe Smith Charles Stay Poky High School Dick Gates Dick Petit Toby Davis Gary Paxman Chick Atkinson Rip Gledhill

Eleanor Roosevelt reports Secretary Marshall operation and travels

In Paris Eleanor Roosevelt recounts news of Secretary of State Marshall undergoing an operation and progressing well. She notes ongoing delegation meetings, radio talks for the United Nations, and reflections on travel, maps of Palestine, and high costs in Tel Aviv versus New York today.

Paris Marshall Army Navy United Nations Charles Malik

Burley Pair Wed in First Methodist Ceremony

Burley Miss Beth Dodds daughter of C W Dodds Union Oregon and William G Jones son of Mr and Mrs Rulon Jones Alma were united in a double ring ceremony at the First Methodist church Sunday afternoon Rev Don I Smith presiding Church decorations included white chrysanthemums and lighted candles. The couple will reside in Burley with Mr Jones and Mrs Jones among out of town guests from Alma Malad Union Rupert and other towns.

R. Dean Jones McCaslin Lumber Company Burley Rulon Jones Alma Douglas Jones

Two Rupert Couples Married At Pre-Christmas Nuptials

Ruth Marie Wagner and John J. Simpson wed at 9 30 p m on Friday December 10 in Rupert. The ceremony at the bridegroom's sister’s home was by Dr F W Werts with Rev James Crowe presiding. The couple will live in Rupert.

Rupert Ruth Marie Wagner W. D. Wagner John J. Simpson James Hensen F. W. Werts Methodist Church of Twin Falls James R. Crowe French Faille Gregory

Federation funds restore two war damaged organs in France

The National Federation of Music Clubs provides funds to repair two French pipe organs. One will serve a hospital near Paris, the other a Normandy church, allowing both instruments to resume playing.

Madison Wis National Federation of Music Clubs Paris Normandy

PTA Group Chooses Toys for Play School

The pre-school PTA committee, led by Mrs. Ivan Sorenson, selects and buys toys for the Wednesday afternoon play school. The program at the Methodist church basement serves 25 children, with registration handled by Mrs. S. D. Keane. Sessions run 1:30 to 4:30, weekly.

PTA Wmohday Ivan Sorenson S. D. Keane Methodist Church

Theta Rho to Meet for Club Announcement

Announcement of Theta Rho girls club No.4 meeting scheduled for Tuesday at the IOOF hall at 7:30 p m. All members urged to attend this important gathering.

Theta Rho Girls Club No.4 IOOF

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Utah William E. McKenney America Card Authority NEA Watson Miller Rubber Val N. T North Falls City WBA Westway Club Frank Allen North Sixth Ladies Aid OF the Presbyterian Church G. N. Ifft South Garfield Chas. Zweigart Noble’ Grands Club Noble Grands Club Ivy Rebekah Lodge Bess Andrews Lybia Club Daughters OF the Nile Bannock Hotel Mildred Gathe Vera McCarty Marie Boyd BPW Margaret Pomeroy South Hayes Unity Lodge Unity Lodge 107 Loyal Star of America Disabled War Veterans Auxiliary Idaho Glass and Paint Company Radiant Masonic Temple Eunice Stanley GIA TO B Wow Hall B of LE American Association University AAUW Woman's Club East Center Zora Club S. C. Rhoades South Eighth Thimble Club Epsie Kinard New York YORK Joan Crawford U.S Eleanor Roosevelt United S Jute Syndicate, Inc Admiral Mrs. Hewitt Hotel Crillon Palestine James McDonald Dr. Lewis Leath- Robbins Main ST Pocatello, Idaho Ironrite Henriksen Simpson Anaconda Mont Whitworth College Spokane Simpson Body Shop Whitnah Apartments Paul Bateman Joan Donald Ashcraft Dr. Werts Ruby Heidel Boise Crowe Rayda Harrison O. W. Harrison Norman Parrish Ward Lds Recreation Hall Jeanette Wall Fein Monci Joan Sheen Clara Sheen Bi Raed Jensen Hevburn Lund Christenson Gwendolyn. Mackintosh and Company Minidoka O. D. Harrison Wubert Dahlstrom Cora Sorenson Luaina Mel Frandson Baird J. C. Penney Co PTA Group THETA RHO Nate Morgan By Lab Ad Nate Miorgan
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