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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1948

Page

5

Preparation For ISC Formal Gets Underway

Decorations for the annual Sweetheart Formal sponsored by the Associated Women Students at the college begin as campaigns run for three candidates Ted Maheras Idaho Falls Falis hall nominee Forest Sparky Walker Filer Colonial hall and Intercollegiate Knights Wally Titus Pocatello XI Theta Tau. Women students will vote for their King February 12 with coronation ceremonies at 10 30 p m over KSEI and at the form at Bryan Pocatello and Mary Pat Smith Blackfoot. The theme centers on valentines and playing cards with a throne and a large cellophane kissing heart. Jay Slaughter s band will provide music and refreshments will be served in the women s lounge by high school girls.

Oe State Ted Maheras Idaho Falls Falis Hall Forest “Sparky XI Theta Tau Jack of Hearts KSEI Bryan Pocatello Mary Pat Smith Blackfoot Jay Slaughter

Mrs Ward to Attend Chicago National PTA Health Conference

Mrs Ward will travel from Pocatello to Chicago to represent the Idaho Congress of Parents and Teachers at a national health conference at the Stevens Hotel February 16 17. She is former Irving PTA president and chairs Health and Summer Round-Up for Idaho PTA. She will be joined by Mrs Jepson state PTA president.

Harley J. Ward Pocatello Idaho Congress of Parents and Teachers Stevens Hotel Chicago Ward Irving Pta J. C. Jepson The PTA

Vet's Wives Elect Officers For New Semester

At the first meeting of the semester the Veterans Wives ISC elected Mildred McArthur president Evelyn Gammell vice president and Hope Dukes secretary The session occurred Thursday in the Student Union Miss Himeana Hoffman spoke on the Freedom Train and Kasai studios students staged a dance review Guha a College of Pharmacy instructor will speak February 19 at 8 pm in the Student Union He hails from India.

Veterans Wives ISC Mildred McArthur Evelyn Gammell Hope Dukes Himeana Hoffman Kasai Studios Guha College of Pharmacy India

Water boa snake bears its young alive

A water boa gives birth to live young, a rare reproduction among its type. The event highlights the species’ adaptability and unique reproductive behavior observed in the habitat.

Fashion pattern 8267 offers slim peplum frock for sizes 12–20

Old fashion ad notes a youthful dress with a nipped waist, pencil skirt and peplum. Pattern No. 8267 covers sizes 12 through 20 with size 14 shown. Send 25 cents plus name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett in Chicago for the spring and summer fashion book.

Sue Burnett Pocatello Post South Wells St Chicago

Spanish War Vets and Auxiliary Meet at Memorial Hall

United Spanish War Veterans Santa Anna Camp No 3 and its auxiliary held a regular 2:30 p.m. Sunday meeting in Memorial hall with nine members in each group. After business, Auxiliary ladies served a plate lunch.

Santa Anna Camp No United Spanish War Veterans Memorial Hall Auxiliary

Farm Women Talk Safety at American Falls Meeting

The Associated Women of Idaho Farm Bureau held a safety council gathering at American Falls High School on Monday February 9 at 1030 am. George E Vaughn state safety council director spoke on safe driving introduced by Mrs Lorenzo Hansen. Attendees included Farm Bureau leaders students and local officials.

American Falls Associated Women of Idaho Farm Bureau

East Side West Side All Around Town Vacationers Headed South

A readers’ tip column notes MR AND MRS JAMES F DOWNEY vacationing in New Orleans for Mardi Gras after appearing on Tommy Bartletts Welcome Traveler in Chicago. Several couples enjoy ice skating at Meador’s Fish Hatchery Pond. The column also mentions trips to Mexico and Palm Springs with multiple families and a wedding in Albuquerque for Glen Simpson and Winifred Basey.

New Orleans James F. Downey North Garfield Ave Tommy Bartlett ABC Chicago Meader’s Fish Hatchery Pond Milton Zener Ben Peterson Harley Markham Scoop” Felt Maurice Fereday Bud Molinelli Vic Simison Mexico Nate Block Bannock Hotel Palm Springs Calif S. E. Brady Arthur N. R. Simpson Central Christian Church

Pueblo ruins near Rodeo claim 2000 capacity

Archaeologists report finding a large Indian pueblo near Rodeo New Mexico that could have housed about two thousand people. The site includes extensive masonry and living quarters suggesting a thriving settlement before their decline.

Rodeo, N. M

Freckles Doll Pattern No 5720 Offers Dual Face Design

A simple two faced two cap two skirt doll joined at the waist provides hours of play for children. To obtain complete directions material list color chart and stitch illustrations send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage and include name address and pattern number to Pocatello Post 530 South Wells St Chicago Il.

Pocatello Post South Wells St Chicago

Auxiliary Plans Dinner Dance for Post Office

Social Auxiliary of the Post Office discussed a February 13 dinner dance at the home of Mrs. David Blalock. Gifts of appreciation were given to outgoing officers Mrs. Gladys Trimming and Florence Brynilsen. Card prizes went to Janette Walz, Gladys Trimming and Attelie Whitlington.

Post Office David Blalock Gladys Trimming Florence Brynilsen Ethel Baret Janette Walz Attelie Whitlington Thelma Weston Leone Smith Dorothy Blalock

Ivy Rebekah Lodge Card Parties Benefit Pool Fund

The Ivy Rebekah Lodge hosted a series of card parties at the Odd Fellows hall to raise funds for a municipal swimming pool. Forty-nine tables supported pinochle and bridge plus a luncheon. two donated cakes raised $30 and McMinn Dairy provided prizes of 15 quarts of milk coupons.

Ivy Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Lella Bell Lula Watts Mabel Dykman Beverly Hickock Emma Lou Bell Margaret Jones Anna Gregg Florence Smullian Edna Huston

Pennsylvania Holds Far More Automobiles Than South America

A numerical comparison shows Pennsylvania owning about three times as many automobiles as the total in all of South America, highlighting a stark discrepancy in vehicle numbers.

Pennsylvania South America

F O E Auxiliary Holds Brief Business Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary of FOE 119 met in the club rooms on North Main for a short business session followed by a program. Performances included violin by Gertrude Ferrin piano by Patricia Field vocal by Virginia Edgley tap dance by Marylee Runnick guitar by Helen Johansen. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Joe Brudel. The next meeting is set for February 23.

FOE 119 North Main Street Gertrude Ferrin Patricia Field Virginia Edgley Marylee Runnick Helen Johansen Joe Brudel

Progress Against Heart Illness Excerpt by Edwin J. Jordan

In 1944 about 575000 Americans died from heart and blood vessel diseases. The American Heart Association launches a nationwide campaign stressing multiple causes from rheumatic fever to high blood pressure and stroke. Early detection and ongoing research offer hope and improved care.

United States American Heart Association

Throat Exercises Claim Youthful Chin Through Daily Moves

A simple neck routine keeps muscles firm and flexible. Rotate the head between shoulders during any spare moment and add resistance or chin thrusts for variety. The piece notes about 3500 vaudeville performers active nationwide.

Festive Cream Pie From Good Eating Also Good To Look At

A traditional American cream pie recipe by Gaynor Maddox outlines crust and filling steps. It covers crust mixing cutting in shortening, chilling, and blind baking, then a gelatin-thickened vanilla almond flavors filling with corn starch and eggs, folded whipped cream, and a cherry citron garnish.

Gaynor Maddox

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Mrs. Ward Carl Muir Power County Bill Hoehnen Frank Mitchell Lead Farm Bureau Albert Burgemeister Carrol R. Petersen Electromaster Speedmaster Electricco Mrs. Anne Cabot Thimble Club Palm Leaf Circle Woodcraft Carl Roberts South Hayes Ave Howard Corbett Radiant Eastern Star Elks Temple Franklin Pta Franklin. Pta Kasai School of Dance Bob Jenson Bethel NO. 1 International Order OF Job’s Daughters International Order of Job's Daughters IOOF Ivy Rebecca Lodge Irene Grant Noble Grand Pearl Newkirk Archie Service F. O. E. Auxiliary M-G-M Philo Vance Technicolor Betty Hutton John Lund BI Edwin J. Jordan, M.D Shin Marguerite Chapman Harper's Bazaar Fred A. Block Onondaga Navy Blue Fargo-Wilson-Wells
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