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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1948

Page

5

Cygnet Club Hosts Gift Exchange At Holiday Luncheon

The Cygnet club met Wednesday afternoon with hostess Mrs. Cliff Miller at 238 South Fifth. A Christmas themed luncheon followed by an gift exchange and card games. Prize winners included Mrs. Ralph Rossiter high and Mrs. Cecil Gummersall all-cut with others named. Next meeting set for January 8 at Mrs. Rex Olson’s home.

Cygnet Club Cliff Miller South Fifth Ralph Rossiter Cecil Gummersall Verl Bell Delores Daniels Lee Andrus Len Bergendorf Harold Dreyer Shirley Peterson Rex Olson Dwaine Seisser

Mixed Dates Leave Bride Waiting for Transatlantic Wedding

MSgt John D. Kent of the air force planned to marry Blonde Dina MacChetta in Milan by telephone on December 23. She waited seven and a half hours for a call at the Milan bureau. Kent, transferred from Fort Worth to Barksdale on December 16, said he sent a cable proposing the wedding and prepaid for a reply but received none. He said he would call to start over but would not confirm a new date. Kent, in the 350th medical squadron, did not disclose his hometown. He declined to say more about the arrangements or future plans.

Barksdale Field John D. Kent Air Force Dina MacChetta Milan Italy Dina United Press Bureau Kent Fort Worth 350Th Medical Squadron Barksdale Joseph Shumake Shreveport

Squires Sponsor Gala Dance on College Campus

A gala holiday dance for high school and college students will be held Wednesday at 8 15 p m at the LDS institute on the college campus. The Columbian Squires sponsor the event with Bill Derham as general chairman. Tickets are available from Squires members or at the door.

Squires LDS Institute The Columbian Squires Bill Derham

Musical Tea at First Presbyterian Church Delights Attendees

A Christmas musical tea at the First Presbyterian church featured organist Mrs. T. E. McDonald and violinist Mrs. F. L. Chamber with soloists Miss Barbara Kelly Sally Norris and Lorraine Young. The chancel blooms included poinsettias and fir boughs while the dining room centerpieces used winter greens red candles and a white tree with silver bells. Mrs. A G Powell led coffee service and Mrs. W J Darke managed the punch with help from Mrs. C A Kelly G R Bair and Miss Ella May Kelly.

First Presbyterian Church T. E. McDonald F. L. Chamber Barbara Kelly Sally Norris Lorraine Young W. E. Welton W. J. Darke C. A. Kelly G. R. Bair Ella May Kelly

Winter Wear Pattern for Toddlers by Sue Burnett

Winter Wear by Sue Burnett presents a wearable toddler outfit with jumper blouse puffed sleeves and a collared jacket in sizes 2 to 8 years. Pattern No. 8243 includes yardage for jumper jacket and blouse and costs 25 cents with order details to Sue Burnett Chicago. The issue notes fashion ideas and mentions global sea forest resources.

Sue Burnett Pocatello Post Wells St Chicago Ill

Blueprint for Beauty Make Up Head Cold

Alicia Hart offers winter beauty tips to combat head cold effects. Keep hair neat with dry brush shampoo, use hair tonic on the scalp, and apply two powder tones for a rosy base. Add a no shine liquid to dim facial nose shine and carry touch ups for red skin.

Alicia Hartner

Belmont Stakes value cut for next year

The Belmont Stakes purse will drop from 100000 to 75000 in added money for the next year. Westchester Racing Association mailed nomination blanks Tuesday to thoroughbred owners for five stakes.

New York Westchester Racing Association

Couples blend marriage and music in Oklahoma City

At least seven couples in Oklahoma City share married life and harmony by playing together in the Oklahoma State Symphony Orchestra. Conductor Victor Alessandro notes there is never a sour note.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Symphony Orchestra Victor Alessandro

Today's Women More Handsome

CHICAGO UP The foundation maker reports women are heavier at the shoulders hips and bust and an inch taller on average. Louise Douglas a veteran designer says women are a lot better to look at as they shed whalebone garments and restrictive fashion. The change extends to footwear with women preferring comfortable fitting shoes.

Chicago Louise Douglas Miss Douglas

Kusserow Takes Lead as Shrine East Prep for West All-Stars

Lou Kusserow of Columbia flashed as a spark for the East in the Shrine Game a Jan. 1 clash. He ran boldly and caught two passes as Tuss McLaughry drilled the Eastern squad in Santa Clara. West standouts included Don Doll USC, Jerry Williams UW, and Bob Summerhays Utah in San Francisco drills.

Kusserow Tuss McLaughry Santa Clara Don Doll Southern California Jerry Williams Washington State Bob Summerhays Utah San Francisco

Personal Mention Involving Benzley Family At Preston And Ogden

Mrs. Ann Benzley of 322 South Lincoln left Friday to spend Christmas with her son Owen W. Benzley and family at Preston. She formerly lived in Pocatello and now manages the First Security Bank at Preston. She will visit another son C Verl Beazley and his family in Ogden before returning home. Lieutenant George H. Rogers and Mrs. Rogers with their son Scott are visiting at Harry F. Rogers’s home at 952 West Fremont after arriving from March Field California. Rogers plans to return to his base by air this week while his wife and son stay for several weeks.

Ann Benzley South Lincoln Owen W. Benzley Preston Benzley Pocatello First Security Bank Harry F. Rogers West Fremont George H. Rogers Scott March Field Calif Rogers

Henryetta fan silenced after taunt about coach

A Henryetta football fan in the stands talked to a nearby woman about the "dumb Henryetta coach." The exchange ended when the woman identified herself as Mrs Marion Anglin, the coach's wife, leaving the fan in an awkward position.

Henryetta Okla Marion Anglin Anglin

Bulldogs Seek Better Weather Ahead of Orange Bowl

Georgia's Bulldogs moved into third Orange Bowl practice in Miami as conditions improved with temperatures in the low 60s on Monday, aiming for readiness before Saturday's game against Texas.

Miami Fla Georgia Bulldogs Texas

Myron Taylor gift to Cornell inter faith hall yearned for

Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on Christmas post celebrations and praises Myron Taylor's gift of an inter faith hall at Cornell University as a World War II memorial. She emphasizes religious tolerance, understanding diverse faiths, and allowing equal freedom in a smaller world for the youth at Cornell.

Hyde Park Myron Taylor Cornell University Taylor Cornell

New Year's Ball Planned By West Pocatello Stake

The West Pocatello stake MIA Special Interest Department plans a semi formal New Year's Eve ball in the Third ward recreation hall. Grand march and mixers led by Mr and Mrs Arthur Latimer with door prizes, music and decorations. Ward candidates for king include Dr Venton Merrill Ernie Tolman Lowell Christensen Ray Horrocks Cecil Wadsworth Gerald Neal and others direct the event with Joe Halford as president and a long list of helpers.

West Pocatello Stake Mia Third Ward MIA Arthur Latimer Venton Merrill Ernie Tolman Lowell Christensen Ray Horrocks Cecil Wadsworth

Truman Judged Best Dressed Man

Mrs Ver onia Dengel of the American Women's Institute says President Truman is the best dressed man in America based on her survey. The list also includes Dr Karl T Compton Maurice Tobin Henry Ford II Ruby Newman Joe DiMaggio Dwight D Eisenhower Charles Luckman Adolph Menjou and J Edgar Hoover.

Mount Vernon N. Y Truman America Veronia Dengel American Women's Institute Karl T. Compton Labor Maurice Tobin Henry Ford II Ruby Newman Joe DiMaggio Dwight D. Eisenhower Charles Luckman Lever Bros Adolph Menjou J. Edgar Hoover FBI

Married 73 years in New Hampshire couple to celebrate diamond anniversary

In East Candia Charles Gile, 96, and his wife, 89, mark 73 years of marriage and plan to celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving Eve in 1951. Also noted are Powell Wyoming’s five inch annual precipitation and Dolly Madison’s 1809 White House ice cream introduction.

East Candia N. H Charles Gile Dolly Madison United States White House

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