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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1947

Page

9

Engagement Announced for Glenns Ferry Pair

A supper party in Glenns Ferry announced the engagement of Charlotte Mae Petersen to Francis Kleffner of Pocatello. They are ISU students with active Greek and honorary societies. The couple, both ISU juniors, plan a future wedding after finishing studies.

Ata Glenns Ferry Charlotte Mae Peterugter Sen William Petersen Francis Kleffner Pocatello Petersen Miss Petersen David Shrum Idaho State College Sigma Sigma Beta Sorority Delta Epsilon Kappa Omeco Phi Beta Sigma Xi Theta Tau

Blackfoot O.E.S. Names New Officers in Christmas Ceremony

Esther Chapter of the Eastern Stars installed officers for the year amid a festive Christmas gathering. Mrs. Wayne Thoreson was installed Worthy Matron with Wayne Thoreson as Worthy Patron and Mrs. Leon Chapman as Associate Patron. Retiring Worthy Matron Mrs. Hartkopf noted past-year activities as birthdays were honored and carols rang out during the social hour.

BLA Esther Wening Frank Harthopf Theodore Albrecht Wayne Thoreson Leon. Chapman Thoreson Star Point Hartkopf Clifford Evans E. T. Peck Hazel Hutchins Elsie Vanderwood

JOOF Lodge Honors Guests in Pocatello Banquet

Port Neuf No. 20 I O O F held a Friday banquet at their hall in Pocatello with many distinguished visitors including Presley Horne Caldwell grand secretary John Shipp Idaho Falls past grand master George Scholer past grand master and George Peacock Burley grand marshal Also present were Volney Watts Pocatel lo grand conductor Harry Morgan Idaho Falls grand chaplain Dale Duncan district deputy grand master Guy Hansen grand marshal grand encampment Dell McClara district deputy grand patriarch The Ramey twins Frederick Salm on Noble Grand and Franklin Pocatello Noble Grand were honored Entertainment featured Don Windley with Mrs Currie Trey Taylor and Harry Lintelman Dinner decor followed a Christmas theme with about 70 covers and a lodge session followed.

Pocatello 1.O.O.F Portneuf Presley Horne Caldwell John Shipp Idaho Falls George Scholer George Peacock Burley Volney Watts Pocatello Harry Morgan Dale Duncan Guy Hansen Dell McClara Potello Ramey Frederick Ramey Franklin Ramey Don Windley Daniel Currie Trey Taylor Harry Lintelman Lodge

Perry Promotes Christmas Light Displays With No Extra Charge

Okla city urges residents to install holiday lighting. The program states electricity bills for homes with Christmas lights will match the prior month’s charges.

Perry Okla

Christmas Tree Sales Spark Big Business in Hollywood

Hollywood reports a booming Christmas tree market with dealers racing to outdo one another. Consumers face a flashy, gadget rich scene with promises of cars and Rose Bowl tickets, while longtime sellers warn newcomers of licensing costs and hidden expenses squeezing profits. A veteran dealer recalls past wins and current hard times, detailing the cash flow and sanitation tricks used to attract buyers.

Hollywood Saipan Greenhorns

Yes They Still Prefer Blondes Phyllis Carlson Named Xi Theta Tau Queen

Phyllis Carlson of Pocatello chosen the sweetheart of Xi Theta Tau among ten candidates. Attendants are Mary Foggs of Idaho Falls and Jane Lacey of Pocatello. Carlson will reign at the fraternity dinner dance January 9 in Memorial Hall.

Phyllis' Carlson Anita Loos Miss Carlson Mary T. Foggs Idaho Falls Jane Lacey Pocatello Memorial Hall

Tolman Queen of Third Ward MIA Christmas Ball

Mrs. Lamont Tolman reigns as queen of the Third Ward MIA Christmas ball while also celebrating her 46th wedding anniversary. Santa, decorations, and a grand march highlighted the event with performances by Paula Stocks, Melburn Stocks, Janice Nelson, and others.

M. T. Hollingsworth George Cox Earl Oviatt Oren J. Loveland Harvey Folkman Cecil Wadsworth Frank Wright Noel Barton Dan Western Barbara Whitehead Santa Claus Charles Keller David’ Wadsworth Eddie Robbins Jerry Seles Mrs. Tolman Paula Melburn Stocks Paul Stocks Janice Nelson Wyla Jean Nelson Patricia ‘Merrill Shirley -Thornock Nelson Tolman R. K. Hart Verne Hough Glen Damron Ellis Lamoart H. Tolman Orchard St L.D.S. Third Ward Deann Hess Morgage

Ministers wives dinner hosts Christmas party at the Y

The Pocatello Ministerial Association hosted a wives Christmas dinner Monday evening in the York room. Rev J Willis Hamblin welcomed guests including the new Central Christian Church pastor Rev N R Simpson. Nativity pictures were shown, carols sung, and a courtesy showing of The Story of the Snake River by Idaho Power Co followed.

Pocatello Ministerial Association York J. Willis- Hamblin N. R. Simpson Central Christian Church Snake River Idaho Power Co

Dinner timing guidance in social etiquette notes

A hostess invites you to dinner at seven o'clock. Do not arrive 10 or 15 minutes after. Arrive a few minutes before seven or by seven at the latest.

Hilarity For Holidays In New York To Come

New York clubs plan high priced revels for New Year with packages at the Waldorf Astoria Flamingo room and Versailles offering supper and entertainment from 12 to 4 am. Prices range from 9 to 42 dollars per person with drinks extra and formal dress required at several venues.

New York Ruth Constad United Press Waldorf Astoria Swankert Wedgewood Carlos Ramirez the Waldorf Michael Zarin Stork Club Sherman Billingsley Stork Versailles Ilona Massey de el Morocco Billy Rose Georgie Jessell Nicky Blair Peter Lind Hayes Gotham

Adeline Reichardt Becomes Mrs Dickens In Tuesday Rites

Adeline Reichardt married John Daniel Dickens Thursday afternoon at Sixth Ward church with Bishop Arnold Reddish overseeing the ceremony. The bride, supported by sister Patricia Reichardt in brown checkered wool, wore a winter white two piece suit and a gardenia corsage.

Adeline Reichardt G. J. Reichardt North Main Adeline Marie Reichardt John Daniel Dickens John W. Dickens Hampton Sixth Ward Nold Reddish Patricia Reichardt

Zoro Club Holds Xmas Party for Shriner Hospital Children

Zoro Club No 3 of Daughters of the Nile met at Mrs S C Rhoads home for a Xmas party. A potluck supper followed by wrapping and packing gifts for 54 Shriner Hospital for Crippled Children in Shreveport Louisiana. Committee in charge included Mrs John Harris and Mrs A A Shuster with others assisting.

Zoro Club No. 3 Daughters of the Nile S. C. Rhoads Eighth Ave Shriner's Hospital For Shreveport John Harris A. A. Shuster Leon Hahn 8. C. Rhoads J. K. Davis Glenn Bair L. C. Darrah

Cosmetology Institute Dance Hosts Fifty Couples

Monday evening at the L. D. S. Institute a cosmetology dance was held with Miss Leona Lewis as chairwoman presenting flowers to Mrs. Bertha Frank and Mrs. M. G. Fifield. The committee included Miss Betty Davis Miss Katherine Taylor and Mrs. Alice Dunn. A Christmas tree lit the ballroom and a short intermission program featured a Wanda Lee Ward reading a Senior high school sextet musical numbers and a Beverly Edwards tap dance. About 50 couples attended.

L. D. S. Institute Leona Lewis Bertha Frank M. G. Fifield Betty Davis Katherine Taylor Alice Dunn Wanda Lee Ward Beverly Edwards Thora Larsen

Mrs Givens Speaks On The Three Religions

Mrs Louis Givens, principal speaker for the Women's Study League at the YWCA club rooms, discussed Judaism Christianity and Islam with emphasis on Palestine's current strife. She traced origins major tenets and similarities and noted changes through history. The group will study the Mediterranean nations next.

Mrs. Givens Study League Louis Givers Ywca Club Palestine Parvin Witte Louise Young Val Johnson League Mediterranean H.lewis Italy Rome

Holiday Guests In Pocatello

Local notes list visitors and residents in Pocatello during holidays. Miss Jean Howard of Provo and soloist in BYU Messiah appears among attendees, while others include Larry Wood from NMIMI, Lewis Robbins visiting from Chicago, and Millard Gayhart recovering in hospital. Also noted are John R. Roberts of Idaho Falls and the Colorado State College basketball team visiting Bannock, plus the birth of Suzanne Egbert.

Pocatello John R. Roberts Idaho Falls Bannock Hotel W. H. Christie Boisé Bannock Colorado State College Greeely L.C

Vail Crowns Queen at Candyland High School Ball

Miss Jimmie Jones, senior and first band member, was crowned queen by band captain Delmar Vail at the high school gym during the Candyland themed formal dance. Four attendants named Joyce Cousins Lois Rothw Rita Hartland Gail Couch. music by Jay Slaughter's orchestra from 186.

Candyland Jimmie Jones M. M. Jones North Grant Ave Delmar Vail Miss Jones Joyce Cousins Lois Rothw Rita Hartland Gail Couch Jay Slaughter E. C. Vail W. J. Wilson Gill Ingrid Neilson

Tenth Ward Christmas Party Pleasant and Festive

The Tenth Ward Relief Society hosted a Tuesday afternoon Christmas party at the church with Santa Claus visiting. TM. E.Gee delivered a Christmas story, Mrs. Glen Owens gave a reading, and Rosalie Talbot led carols with Emma Parkin on piano. President Mrs. Sarah Loveland read a Christmas thought. Santa handed out gifts and refreshments were served by Mrs. Rita Rutter assisted by Mrs. Rose Chamlin and Mrs. Ethel Morgan.

Santa Claus Tenth Ward Relief Society E.gee Glen Owens Relief Society Rosalie Talbot Emma Parkin Sarah Loveland Santa Rita Rutter Rose Chamblin Ethel Morgan

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Blackfoot O.E.S Joof Lodge Phyllis Carlson Mary Jane Lacy Mary T. Fogg Ice-Cube Faslian Foieepe Colette Sun and Times Co Scrooby Club First Congregational Church Horace Fereday Ed Cunningham Rinlaine Rete Athens Zoro Club Mrs Mickle M. L. Dick Albert Strahn James Eales Ben Lowrie and Maude Stingerland Jean Howard M. B. Howard Lincoln Ave Provo Utah Brigham Young Universe Howard Tabernacle Choral Society Promised Valley Larry Wood Ni Mexico Military Institute Ronwell New Mexico L. Earl Wood Yellowstone Highway Lewis Leath Robbins Chicago Ill Northern Illinois College of Optometry Ralph Robbins North Arthur Robbins Optometry Millard Gayhart St. Anthony Hospital George Egbert McOmber Apartments Suzanne Vail Tenth Ward
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