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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1948

Page

5

Rainbow Island Ward Ball Theme Lights up Third Ward Gala

Rainbow Island was the Third Ward Gold and Green ball theme held Thursday at their recreation hall. A volcano centerpiece and elaborate decor featured imitation trees, orchids, a rainbow and native procession with king Grant Brower crowning Miss Wyla Jean Nelson queen. Attendants, princesses, dancers, musicians, and about 800 guests filled the hall with festive ceremony and refreshments. The Nelson and Timpson families are named among attendees and honorees.

Third Ward Mildred McCurdy Grant Brower Dana Muir Rainbow Island LaVoy Sims Lelane Barkdull Gary Hess Delores Doren Ralene Thompson Nadine Sigmund Joan Morris Edna Timpson Marva Hancock Elma Leilanni Adrian Lane Wanda Christensen Lucy Baird Letha Loveland Larry Hancock Joan Sorenson Loren Hancock Jessie Hollenbeck Larry Sorenson Jean Hart Ray Inganger Oren Loveland Noel Barton Frank Welch Lola Dye Cecil Wadsworth Joyce Babcock Bud Barry Helen Stowell Fred Nelson Howard Wood Marion Folkman F. D. Priest Hugh Templeton Donna Edgley George Hart Wyla Jean Nelson

Pocatello GOP Women Hear Haight

Members of the local Republican Women’s club met at the Parish Hall for a program and business meeting attended by Blackfoot delegates led by president Mrs. H. F. Van Atta. Lloyd Haight of Pocatello spoke on the progress of the Republican Party as musical numbers and a reading augmented the program directed by Mrs. Ray Brookhart.

Republican Womens’ Club Blackfoot H. F. van Atta Lloyd Haight Pocatello Republican Party Bryan Blackhurst van Atta R. L. Thomas C. L. Barresen Aston Johnston Dorothy M. Johnson Lucille Dankers Faris Edgley Frank Welch Merle Lowe Mary Petrone Ray Brookhart

Easter Bunny Pattern No 5332 for Toddlers

Build an 18 inch Easter Bunny using white outing flannel or soft knit. Ears measure 714 inches, pink lining, red mouth pink nose and blue eyes embroidered. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage and your name address pattern 5332 to Anne Cabot Pocatello Post 530 South Wells Street Chicago IL.

Anne Cabot Pocatello Post South Wells Street Chicago

Circle Has Pot-Luck Party

The Friendship Circle of the Women of the Moose met at the lodge hall January 29 for the chapter night program. Louise Eckersley chaired and presented a history of friendship while Ann Loveland read her original poem Our Friendship Circle. A blue and gold pot-luck supper followed with decorated tables. Plans for a March 7 breakfast at 1 p.m. in the new hall dining room were announced.

Friendship Circle of the Women of the. Moose Lodge Hall Louise Eckersley Ann Loveland Our Friendship Circle New Hall

Interdenominational Meeting At First Methodist Church

Religionists from several denominations gathered at the First Methodist church for a discussion on their churches doctrine and practice. The Wesley Foundation hosted college age groups and planned recurring meetings at different churches with Congo Club to host the next event.

First Methodist Church Wesley Foundation Roy Hedlund Grace Kawait Robert Shaw Cecil Flint Baptists Charles Billmeyer, Jr Mary Ruth Knowlton Methodists Congregational Church Congo Club Robert Brown Robert Jackson

Danish Brotherhood Dance Scheduled at WOW Hall

Danish Brotherhood announces its regular monthly dance at the WOW hall Friday at 9 30 with Hans Sorensen as chairman. Refreshments will be served. MR AND MRS CLUB Valentine box social at Trinity Episcopal church Parish hall Saturday 8 30 p m guests invited. F O E 119 A K Scott warns dance and light luncheon not held Saturday night per Thursday Post notice correction.

Hans Sorensen Trinity Episcopal Church F. O. E. 119 A. K. Scott Post

Charter Member Honored at Po catello OES Ruth Chapter No 3

Mrs Effie Swanson the sole living charter member was honored at the Elks Temple ceremony. She moved to the east escorted by courtesy girls Gertrude Neil to Laura Alexander. A violin solo by Marion Taylor accompanied daffodils and a corsage from Magna Stocker.

Effie Swanson Pocatello Oes Ruth Elks Temple Marion Taylor Rebecca Erickson Gladys Pinkerton Ada ° Christensen Frank Christensen Blance Herrick Roy Herrick Violet Philpott Gertrude Neil Edna Ohlson Hazel Bailey

Shower Honors Bride To Be Marion Marley

A bridal shower honoring Miss Marion Marley daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Marley of 1433 South Fourth Avenue occurred Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Earl Thompson cohosted by Mrs Robert Nelson and Mrs Dean Thompson. Maureen Jones won high score at Monte Carlo Whiste. Guests included Mrs John Marley Naomi Willis Norma Johnson Marjorie Carlson Isabel Nichols Norma Jensen Marion Flathers Beryl Taylor Elizabeth Sanders Phyllis Chapman Dorothy Nestler Lorraine Wilson.

Marion Marley John E. Marley South Fourth Ave Earl Thompson Robert Nelson Dean Thompson Maureen Jones Monte Carlo Miss Marley John Marley Naomi Willis Norma Johnson Marjorie Carlson Isabel Nichols Norma Jensen Marion Flathers Beryl Taylor Elizabeth Sanders Phyllis Chapman Dorothy Nestler Lorraine Wilson

Fox hunter Robert Martin stops fox with blow to head

In Kokomo Indiana Robert Martin struck a fox with his car on a country road then got out and tapped the fox on the head with a jack. The incident is reported as a hunting mishap with no further details.

Ind Robert Martin

Pink Ribbon nail polish joins spring pastel lineup

The fashion trend introduces Pink Ribbon a delicate pink nail polish with matching lipstick. It aims to flatter porcelain skin by offering a dainty pink shade compatible with eight eenth-century pastel fashion tones including mauve pale blue and pale pink.

Friendship Circle Holds Regular Monthly Meeting

The Friendship Circle of the Women of the Moose met Tuesday at Mrs Alice Chandras home for the regular monthly session. Senior Regent Elsie Barnhart attended as a guest. Ann Loveland chaired in Louise Eckersley’s absence. Refreshments were served after a short business meeting with valentine themed decorations.

Friendship Circle” of the Women of the Moose Alice Chanda Germaine Esptallier Elsie Barnhart Ann Loveland Louise Eckersley

Valentine Party Plans At W C A Club Meeting

Epsilon Sigma Alpha women meet at the W C A club rooms with Leah Anderson presiding. They plan a Valentine party for Feb 13 and assign topics for the next meeting. Attendance includes Elva Purrington Mildred Tuma Lorraine Wiggand Cecil Chambers Gladys Simpson Grace Robinson Margaret McCelland Irene Van Vieck Noma Hook. New York councilman Joseph Sharkey proposes a bill to bar escorted women from bars prompting sharp objections from council member Bertha Schwartz.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Leah Anderson Gladys Simpson Elva Purrington Mildred Tuma Lorraine Wiggand Cecil Chambers Grace Robinson Margaret McCelland Irene van Vieck Noma Hook New York Josph Sharkey Bertha Schwartz

Marriages Decline In 1947 Across United States

Metropolitan Life Insurance estimates about 2,000,000 marriages in 1947, down from 2,825,000 in 1946, with a predicted continuing downward trend.

New York Metropolitan Life Insurance Company United States

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