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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1948

Page

3

Dinner Dance Slated For Simplot Group

A holiday dinner and dance for Simplot employees, including those transferred to Westvaco, is set for Friday at the Hotel Ban nock. E. W. Hansen chairs the affair with Esther Bailey and Helen Schwabe assisting. Cocktails at 6:30, dinner at 7, live orchestra, and Christmas decorations for the event.

Simplot Company Bannock Westvaco Company E. W. Hansen Hansen Esther Bailey Helen Schwabe

Large Number Rebekahs Attend Christmas Party

Ivy Rebekah Kensington members and guests filled IOOF hall for the annual Christmas party. Over 100 attended as Mrs. Margaret Pomeroy gave grace and Mabel Dykeman led an program with Violet Spillman singing, Blanche Fletcher at the piano, Allan Grover, Wanda Pack, and Kasai studio dancers providing entertainment. Door prize went to Mrs. Zela Grover and card games crowned Christine Willard and Charles Moore.

Ivy Rebekah Kensington IOOF Margaret Pomeroy Mabel Dykeman Violet Spillman Blanche Fletcher Allan Grover Wanda Pack Kasai Dance Studio Zela Grover Christine Willard Charles Moore Irene Hanson Norma Darrah

World traveler Garry Davis sparks talk on United Nations

Eleanor Roosevelt weighs in on Garry Davis who disrupts traffic in Paris to announce a mass meeting protesting the UN. She notes the UN aims to preserve peace, though debates show how complex global governance can be.

New York Garry Davis Paris Place de L’opera United Nations Adbert Einstein Einstein General Assembly Euf Davis Allo

Local Social Club Events Spark Holiday Cheer

LA to the ORC plans a Friday social at WOW hall with a 1 15 dinner and memory hour practice followed by cards. Methodist Sunday School practices for Christmas on Saturday at 3 pm. Jay-C-Ettes hold a candy sale Saturday at Centre Paint company. 8 and 40 hosts December meeting and Christmas party Friday at 8 pm at Mrs. Bangs home. Pridwin club Christmas party Tuesday at 8 pm at Mrs. Burl Hoover’s, gifts exchanged. Union Pacific Old Timers’ club and auxiliary host holiday dinner dance Saturday with turkey dinner at 6 30 and Johnnie’s band. Central Christian Church Women’s Council meets Friday 1 30. bring light clothing and toys for Puerto Rico. LA to FE 119 Christmas party Monday evening. bring a gift, new members invited. committee listed.

ORC Wow Hall Pridwin Club Burl Hoover Apt. 4 Parkview Courts George Nelson Nelson Union Pacific Old Timers’ Club Union Pacific Old Timers’ Club No. 15 Memorial Hall R. H. Nipper Johnnie Lato Foe LA To FE Ida Dalton Lola O'Neil Dorothy Ohman Vesta Kelly Mildred Christensen Mary O’connor Alice Clezie Dorothy Lewis

Eagle Ladies Initiate New IF Group

A chartered bus carried 28 Pocatello members of the LA FOE 119 to Idaho Falls to initiate new members of the Idaho Falls Aerie. The drill team, captained by Dorothy Ohman, performed. A Christmas dinner followed the meeting, with Ruth Decker presented a floral bouquet.

Pocatello LA Foe Idaho Falls Idaho Falls Aerie Dorothy Ohman Hester Braddy Ida Stud Zelma Tripplett Anona Belisle Geneva Lehman Edna Ferreas Mary O’connor Verna Veach Verna Schneider Viola Horner Mary Tomasich Dorothy Lewis

Preston Clubs Celebrate Holiday Festivities This Week

Local clubs and groups held regular gatherings with social visits, Christmas party planning, and luncheon events. Members welcomed new attendees, hosted by Mrs Waldo Eames and others, with varied activities from book reviews to dancing socials and charity fundraisers.

Preston

Actress Diana Lynn Informs Wedding Plans To Marry

Hollywood report states film actress Diana Lynn and fiancé John C. Lindsay obtained a marriage license today and announced plans to wed Saturday.

Hollywood Diana Lynn John C. Lindsay

Local Lodge Hosts Turkey Dinner At Odd Fellows Hall

Members of the Pocatello Canton IL Patri Arch Militant hosted a turkey dinner for the ladies auxiliary and guests from Blackfoot at the Odd Fellows hall. Decorations reflected a holiday theme with T shaped tables as Mrs L D Willard led the business meeting and new officers were elected.

Pocatello Canton No, IL Ladies Auxiliary Odd Fellows Hall Blackfoot Guard of Honor L. D. Willard William Dillon M. H. Rodeback Ed. McGarvey Robert Weaver Fred Suullin Homer? Davis Maude Slingerland Ivy Rebekah Lodge Thomas Wildey Odd Fellowship North American

Summer Trips Hold Interest For Altrusans

Altrusa club members in Pocatello discussed next summer travel plans at a Wednesday noon meeting led by Mrs. Vera Parke. Guest Miss Ina Atkins from Negaunee Michigan attended. A French thank you letter was read by Miss Atkins. Planned trips include Alaska and Mexico with a Banff Canada convention in June. Next meeting set for January 5 at Mrs. Parke’s home with Miss Vivian Matson co hosting.

Vera Parke Ina Atins Negaunee Mich Miss Atkin Banff Canada Alaska Mexico Vivian Matson

ORC Presidents Meet At White House

An afternoon of luncheon gift exchange and cards was enjoyed by members of the past presidents club of the LA to ORC Monday at the home of Mrs. M. E. White. Prizes were awarded to Bertha Kennedy and Zelda Richards. Other members present included Edith Peay Lela Rouse Ethel Daley Louise White Velba Corbett Mable Sappington Sophia Locke Amelia Brandt Bessie Moore and charter member Anna Freeman.

Presidents Club M. E. White Bertha Kennedy Zelda Richards Edith Peay Lela Rouse Ethel Daley Louise White Velba Corbett Mable Sappington Sophia Locke Amelia Brandt Bessie Moore Anna Freeman

Community Notices From American Falls Social Calendar

A compilation of local happenings in American Falls includes girls party at the Weavers basement with Christmas lights and a Santa Claus fish pond, a birthday gathering for 69 year old Katherine Wetzel, and various residents visiting family and church events. Notables include Sen Nellie Cline Steenson speaking at a Methodist service, UP inspector A G Turner recovering from illness, and residents traveling to Texas and California for visits or vacations.

Amer Mal Kang Sallee Hatte Earhay Lee

Elks Fund Three Annual Scholarships At Idaho State College

The Elks Club funds three $200 scholarships for ISC men students in pharmacy liberal arts and physical education. Dr Junius Larsen announces the awards start next fall for liberal arts and pharmacy with physical education this year. Recipients must be male varsity lettermen. the award pays $100 at fall registration and $100 at spring registration, applying partly to tuition and partly as cash.

Pocatello— Elks Club Idaho State College Junius Larsen ISC

Cantata for Sunday by Third Ward Choir

A holiday cantata The Light of Christmas will be presented Sunday evening at 7 30 PM in the chapel at the corner of North Arthur and oy. The public is invited to attend.

Third Ward North Arthur and

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Rebekahs U.S Eleanor Roosevelt United Jure Syndicate, Inc Methodist Sunday School Ye Church Jay-C-Ettes Centre Paint Company Harold Read Ian Towley Harold Hess James C. Bangs East Lovejoy Wilfred Dohse Eagle Ladies Waldo Eames Viola Esplin Dale Carnegie Nathan Thomas Lynn Larson Donna G. Rigby Darlene Hart Montpelier Sara Lou Shhuldberg Oneida Station Eloise Bergquist Provo Dorothy Perkins Faye Carter Clytia Palmer Audrey Fackrell Ora Winn Ann Davis Sylvia Malmberg Jesse Bergquist Edward Bergquist Pres Ellen Gibson Wera Maxine Fisher Grace Gamble Mrs. Gibson Samuel Packer Anna Nelson George Paull Gerald Greaves Phyllis Bergquist Francine Olivson Dorothy Moser Mildred Hall Ollie Jean Stratton Greaves Rendezvous Dancing Club Franklin Stake House von Noyes Sidney Biggs Owen Beazley Preston Taylor Happy Hour Club Charles Stoke North State Street Fourth Ward Ward Chapel Verl Fellows Nathan Casperson Ted Crawford Ray Merrill Joseph A. Geddes Logan Randall Nielson Monroe Utah D. G. Eames Geddes M-Men Blue Bird Crosleys Landel Yellowstone A.com AERIO Suzette KEIC Altrusa Clubs Pocatello Organization White Home Nellie Cline Steenson Charles Easley Hagerman and Wendell Gladys Doerfler Roberta Swimm Violet Butler Senator Steenson Lloyd C. Douglas Daisy Oeng Pocaello Katherine Wetzel American Falls Henry Wetzel John Wetzel A. J. Steinlicht Rinkold Wetzel Sons Vernon and Burnell A. G. Turner Pocatello Hospital Mrs Devoe Thomas of Elmer Richardson Thomas and Richardson Jack Ferguson Texas Lee Corbridge Mackay C. N. Corbridge Aberdeen Roland Kramer Kitty Alabama Helen Eisenpeter California Beatrice Simms Elks
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