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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1947

Page

5

Pocatello Literary Club Hosts Christmas Meeting Pudding

At the Christmas meeting of the Pocatello Literary Club Mrs Severn Johnson and co hosts served flaming Christmas pudding. A speaker briefed on Peace of Mind by Rabbi Joshua Loth Liebman. Members and guests attended the Saturday afternoon event with several readings and introductions.

Severn Johnson South Eighth Ave Frances Gray L. L. Couch Pocatello Literary Club A. L. Merrill Joshua Loth Liebmen Rabbi Liebman Bland Sutton Avanaes W.S. Hill Mesd Aaron Stephenson Vilate Wells L. E. Wood Maralyn Maralyn Mborton Beatrice Warner H. B. West Frank L. Copening Sr Marion Lyons

Bannock Women’s Republican Club Names New Head

Mrs. Bryan Blackhurst was elected president of the Bannock Women’s Republican Club by unanimous vote. Assisting her are Mrs. Charlotte Wilkie as vice president and Mrs. Valdemar Johnson re-elected secretary and treasurer. Installation set for January 1. The meeting program, led by Mrs. BE Hall, covered the Emergency Session of Congress.

Congress

Relief Society Hosts Christmas Social in Sixth Ward

The Sixth Ward Relief Society, led by President Mrs. Ella Hughart, hosted a Christmas social Tuesday with a short program. Mrs. Nettie Cox performed numbers and Mrs. Stephen Meadows presented a retold story as carols were sung by the group. Refreshments were served by the hostesses from a lace-cloth table.

Gerttrude Powell Minnie Williams Inez Ashby Ella Hughart Sixth Ward Relief Society Nettie Cox Stephen Meadows

Holiday Guests Visit in Pocatello

Mrs. Dora E. H. Mortenson of Salt Lake City visits at 67 Redwood Drive with Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Copening. Major Gene Curren and wife plus child Jeanie stay with Mr. and Mrs. George Sherwood at 948 North Arthur Ave. Curren is stationed at Lowry Field Denver. Elaine Grant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brant, is home from the University of California Berkeley for the holidays.

Dora E. H. Mortenson Salt Lake City F. L. Copening Redwodd Drive George Sherwood North Arthur Ave Major Gene Curren Jeanie Major Curren Lowry Field Denver Colorado Elaine Grant Eugene Brant W. Whitman Sr University of Berkeley At Berkeley Calif

Prayers Answered as Andrea Brodine Returns Home

Freckled six year old Andrea Brodine who suffered paralysis and threatened blindness returned to her Pasadena home for Christmas. She can walk again and eyesight has improved after prayers from thousands. Her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Brodine thanked the supporters who wrote in.

Pasadena Cal Andrea Brodine Albert Brodine Huntington Memorial Hospital Andrea

Winter Ski Fashions Drawn From Champions Garb

New York NY NEA notes ski wear mirrors champion outfits with streamlined, bulkless woolen and cotton ensembles. The U S Olympic team at St Moritz inspires gray gabardine trousers with elastic waist and hooded jackets featuring water proof finishing. Weather proof cotton jackets use two-tone yokes and elastic waists for active, wind and snow resistant gear.

St. Moritz

This Bridge Hand Reaches Six Hearts in Play

A 1950s Pittsburgh bridge match notes C M Whitehead and Bert Wilkoff in a six heart contract. Whitehead wins with dummy queen, ruffs with top cards, and later cashes hearts to secure the slam. The account highlights strategic ruffing and trump management in a rare small slam.

C. M. Whitehead Pittsburgh Hearts Whitehead Ted Declarer

American Falls Presents Play Four In a Tower

The Amer ican Falls ward M I A presented the play Four In a Tower Tuesday evening directed by William Johnson. The production was staged alongside the Christmas social at the church.

American Falls William Johnson

Mature Woman Hairstyles Use Lacquer Bandoline For Neat Coiffures

An advice piece on older women maintaining a tidy coiffure with lacquer and a toothbrush as a mini brush, bandoline as a milder option, and diluted bandoline for a softer finish. It mentions curing stray hairs with disciplined grooming and a cotton pad dipped in diluted bandoline.

Absorption-Emission Pyrometer Aids Rocket Power Research

A new absorption-emission pyrometer will enable study of rocket exhausts. The device measures temperature with about one percent accuracy, opening new insight into propulsion performance.

Washer design scrubs giant locomotives in minutes

A new semi automatic electrically operated washer enables giant locomotives to be scrubbed rinsed and polished in about 15 minutes. The invention promises faster maintenance and streamlined cleaning for large rail equipment by automating washing steps.

Italian War Orphan Gets US Vacation

Giuseppe Di Lillo a 12 year old war orphan from Cassino arrives in New York for a 10 day Christmas visit with an American foster parent under the Foster Parents Plan for War Children. He will receive a artificial leg and new clothing during his stay before returning to Rome where a Rome colony helps crippled Italian children.

New York NEA Giuseppe di Lillo Giuseppe Cassino U.S Rome Minerva Pious Mrs. Nussbaum Edna Blue Institute Romano di San Michele Ripagrande Plan

Self Confidence Adds to Height

Alicia Hart argues that teen readers can appear taller by adopting a confident posture and demeanor. Shorter individuals often project more height by acting self assured, convincing others their measurement is larger than it is.

Alicia Hart

Holiday Spirit Cookies and Molasses Poncarn Balls

Two homemade treats to lift cheer. Snowball cake instructions. method, pan options, baking times, frosting, and coconut coating. Molasses Poncarn Balls use molasses sugar butter and popped corn, heated to a hard-ball stage, then shaped into balls.

Men Forget the Right Girl by Leading a Crowd

A column urges men to think for themselves and be kind to all, especially the girl next door. It laments followers who cling to crowds, excuses dancing hesitancy, and advises initiating fun to gain popularity. Readers may write for help with personal problems to Elinor Williams with a return stamp.

Thisorld Sophor Bill Elinor Williams

Lady Politician Debates New Look Amid Resistance

Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse reports widespread female resistance to the New Look in 19 of 20 states visited, with California alone showing some adoption in the southern region. She cites fashion waste, price concerns, and a general pushback to changing clothes as a key issue observed during her three month tour as executive director of the Democratic National Committee's women's division.

Washington Chase Going Woodhouse California

Bamboo plants claim world’s tallest grass status

Bamboo is described as the world’s tallest grass reaching up to 100 feet in height.

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