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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1947

Page

5

Window Contest Winners Named by I S C Cosmetology Dept

Mrs Georgia Roche Miss Stona Lewis Mrs Nulda Richards and Steve Hopkinson won first prize in the department window contest at the vocational set. Second and third place went to listed students with gifts presented by Leland Anderson and Hopkinson. A Christmas party followed with 25 guests, Santa, readings, and music in the beauty school amid holiday decorations.

Georgia Roche Wayne Ave Stona Lewis South Grant Ave Nulda Richards Steve Hopkinson Preston Leland Anderson Steve Hopkins Thora Larsen Bonnie Farmer Betty Davis Marjory Hansen Alice Dunn Peggy Missesi Jessie Jean Rogers Mazel Bernard Santa Joe Dunn Bertha Frank Leah Fifield Jack Frost Leona Lewis Pocatello

New Year’s Ball Promises a Night of Progress

The Wheels of Progress New Year’s Eve ball will be hosted by the M Men and Gleaners of the West Pocatello stake and guests from the Pocatello stake at the First Ward recreation hall. Decorations are led by Clen Reynolds Joyce Benton Beth Anderson and Arnold Fredrickson. Gene Barton’s orchestra provides dancing music. Refreshments are organized by Lawanda Howard Adrien Layne Lola Barton Colleen Curtis and Delores Crouch. Publicity is directed by Gerald Hale Mrs Gordon Willes and Clara Hodgson. Tickets and finances are managed by Barbara Weston Dick Barrett Merrill Atkinson Edna Timpson Merline Christiansen and Don Cole. The ball’s general committee includes Mrs Glen Coffin Ray Siler Mrs E N Lundgren and Grant Brower.

Wheels of Progress M Men West Pocatello Pocatello First Ward Clen Reynolds Joyce Benton Beth Anderson Arnold Fredrickson Gene Barton Lawanda Howard Adrien Layne Lola Barton Colleen Curtis Delores Crouch Gerald Hale Gordon Willes Clara Hodgson Barbara Weston Dick Barrett Merrill Atkinson Edna Timpson Merlin Christiansen Don Cole Glen Coffin Stake Gleaners Ray Siler Stake E. N. Lundgren Stake Gleaner Grant Brower Stake M Men

Past Noble Grands Of Rebekahs Meet Birthday Party

The Past Noble Grand Club of Rebekah Lodge held a combined birthday and Christmas gift exchange at Mrs. Volney Watts home 291 South Eighth Ave on December 17. Mrs. Frank Hix was honored at a buffet supper and presented her own birthday cake while co hosts Mrs. William Dilton Mrs Margaret Pomeroy and Mrs. Watts assisted.

Noble Grand Club Rebekah Lodge Volney Watts South Eighth Ave Frank Hix William Dilton Margaret Pomeroy Watts W. R. Hatfield Ho’ Davis

Queens Crowned At Phi Betas Ball

A Snow Ball hosted by Phi Beta Sigma Xi Kappa and Xi Alpha crowned three queens Miss Freddie Adolph Mrs James Higgins and Mrs R O Sampson in front of a cotton snow scene. Chairman Miss MarGean Lyon was assisted by Miss Annabell Meloy and Miss Dora Picciano with over 150 guests in attendance.

Phi Beta Sigma Xi Kappa Xi Alpha Freddie Adolph James Higgins R. O. Sampson Phi Sigma eBta MarGean Lyon Annabell Meloy Dora Picciano

Altar Society Hosts Christmas Party for Parishioners

St. Anthony's Altar Society held a Christmas party on December 19 for parish families. The children's catechism class performed a program while prizes were awarded for best attendance and student participation. Over 150 attended. Santa Claus and a decorated tree added holiday flair.

St. Anthony’s Altar Society N. Swisher Michael Brink Herbert Brenkle Catherine Brenkle William McKnelly Santa Claus Martin To Swisher Cy Rev John

Large electrical maker builds glass tubing furnace output

A leading electrical manufacturer reports a furnace operation producing glass tubing at a rate of one million units per month, signaling a major expansion in fluorescent components. The facility underscores growth in the company's lighting and electronics division and points to increasing demand for fluorescent products.

Gift ideas for a thoughtful Santa this Christmas

Elinor Williams advises boys on choosing appropriate gifts for a special date. She suggests greeting cards for casual dating and small personal items for closer relationships. Avoid jewelry or clothes, focus on books, records, photos, accessories, and fragrance within budget.

Elinor Williams

McKenney Demonstrates Bid and Make in No Trump Hand

Alexander Weiss of New York, winner of the national masters individuals last spring, showed a bold play after a pre emptive three bid. With East’s hand and a freak distribution, Weiss jumped to four spades and managed the opening lead through.

Alexander Weiss New York Weiss North

Veterans of Foreign Wars Christmas Party At VFW Club

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 735 and VFW Club host their annual Christmas party for members and their ladies at the VFW Club on Christmas Eve beginning at 9 p.m. Johnny Putnam leads the orchestra with several acts and refreshments throughout. All Post members and their ladies are urged to attend.

Veterans OF Foreign Wars Post 735 V. F. W. Club Johnny Putnam Post First Security Bank OF Idaho Bannock Hotel Wilson Sisters Jean Howard Pete Ryder First Security Velva Knight Willahn

Card play and trump decisions in a bridge hand analysis

The excerpt describes a bridge problem where Weiss maneuvers the spade and club suits to force positions. It details leads from spades, hearts, and clubs, the dummy holding ace ten, and the strategic plays including finesses and trumping to maximize the outcome.

North Weiss Dummy

Two Girls to Boise in Show for Woolgrowers event

Two Blackfoot girls will represent at a style show sponsored by the Lady Woolgrowers in Boise. Betty Denney and Reva Miles will model wool garments, competing with 11 contestants from across the state. The event at the Crystal ballroom offers cash prizes and a chance to attend the National Woolgrowers convention in Salt Lake City.

Blackfoot Lady Woolgrowers Crystal Ballroom Hotel Boise Boise Betty Denney Route 1 Reva Miles Lillian E. Johannesen Bingham County Aes Johannesen Joyce Ann Merrell Roy Johnson Salt Lake City

Needle types and sizing for sewing projects

The article explains how sewing needles vary by size and type. It notes that higher numbers indicate thinner needles and recommends needle choices based on fabric weight and project, including regular, darning, embroidery, leather, fur, beading, and tapestry needles with appropriate eye shapes and points.

Idaho Woolgrowers Meeting at Owyhee House

Messrs at the Idaho Woolgrowers queg te be held at the Owyhee piel fe Baise on the evening 6 Jan 9.

Idaho Owyhee Piel Fe Baise

Mothers Feted at American War Mothers Christmas Dinner

Mrs. Edith Ecklund headed the event at Memorial Hall with about 60 members and guests. Co chairs Mrs. Lee Shoppe and Mrs. Fern Freckleton planned the turkey dinner, festive tables, and pine bough decor. Harold Read and wife accompanied readings and carols. Dor othy Napier and Della Buehler contributed to the program and decor.

Tinese Della Buehler Edith Ecklund Buehler Ecklund Lee Shoppe Fern Freckleton Lucy Forster Harold Read Read Dorothy Napier

Community donations reach four tons and $500 for Christmas Ship

Magic Valley donors in Twin Falls Idaho aid the Pacific Northwest Christmas Ship. O J Bothne reports four tons of produce and 500 dollars in cash. A Jerome firm contributed 3000 pounds of glucose and a Twin Falls mill 2600 pounds of flour. The Twin Falls Elks Club gave 350 dollars.

Twin Falls Ida Magic Valley Pacific Northwest Jerome

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Mist Gals Need Mental Shaking Up

A professor argued that women have better memories but clutter them with trivial details. He urged mental housecleaning and adopting a filing system to run a home like a business, reducing daily mental load for the female head of household.

Minnie

Leaves as fertilizer urged by university expert

Prof Pau Dempsey of the Massachusetts agricultural experiment station says dried leaves should be gathered and allowed to decompose. He argues the process yields valuable organic fertilizer for gardens and farms.

Waltham Mass Pau Dempsey University O Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station

Dahlia Variety Boom Says 8000 New Types Emerged

A ten year span produced more than 8000 new dahlia varieties. The CRT horticulture study highlights rapid breeding and diverse forms from breeders and botanical gardens.

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