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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1948

Page

5

Ward Ball Ruler Rides Swan Chariot at Fourth Ward Ball

The fourth Ward Gold and Green ball featured a swan float entry carrying Miss Dolores Merrell queen of the ball. Attendants included Miss Nadine Jorgensen and Miss Ruth Howell in vivid gowns. A floor show and all girl chorus performed sketches and songs as Joe Ortega's Rhythmaires supplied tunes for dancing.

Dolores Merrell O. P. Merrell East Sherman St Fourth Ward Ee Ronald Donald Jensen J. S. Jensen Eighth Ave Miss Merrell Dorothy Horrocks LaMont Smith Vox Nadine Jorgensen A. H. Jorgensen Ruth Howell Vida Howell North Thirteenth Ave K. Holly Myers Miss Lennargan Corinne Jensen Beatrice Denkers Ruth Denkers Helen Puckett Ellen Marley Loran Lott Twila Infanger Chyral Jones Barbara Wallace Dorothy Adams Mary Hemming Nina Smith Mary Ellen Dalton Marcelle Sorenson Dale Puckett Dovine Jensen Merlin Christiansen Ibara Wallace Ray Infanger Inez Teuscher Dean Labrum LaVell Jones Joe Ortega Rhythmaires Blaine Marley Miss Howell Kenny Allen Miss Jorgensen Frank Johnson Myron Wilson

Cheese in Vacuum Packed 14-Ounce Cans Hits Shelves

A new 14-ounce vacuum packed tin can preserves cheese without special refrigeration. Available varieties include American cheddar Gruyere and smoked cheese.

Rose Ball Planned By West Stake

The West Pocatello Stake hosts a Saturday rose ball for Junior Girls and Senior Scouts in the stake recreational hall with music by the Knights of Rhythm. Decorations feature blue streamers and silver stars, a prize waltz announced by A. F. McOmber, refreshments planned by Mrs. Mildred Cameron, and scouts crafting metallic stars for the ballroom.

West Pocatello Stake Knights of Rhythm A. F. McOmber Mildred Cameron

Emerson PTA Reviews Aims On Founders Day Program

Mrs. Bryan Blackhurst led the Emerson school Founders Day PTA meeting Monday evening. Mrs. E. T. Vernon presented the program, featuring a duet by Mrs. Leland Newey and Mrs. Keith Mollerup and an acrostic by Miss Sarah Joness students. A PTA history sketch by Mrs. A. F. McOmber preceded a panel on PTA objectives with several members. Refreshments followed. guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Bosquet from the central council.

Bryan Blackhurst Emerson School E. T. Vernon Leland Newey Keith Mollerup Sarah Jones A. F. McOmber PTA Bierney Hurst C. E. Connors Lettie Rice C. S. Bosquet Curtis Mizera Dorothy Boothe Dale Partner Howard Gardner Dale Trappett Sam Walker Lou Beyen C. B. Bosquet Central Council

Founder's Day Celebrated By Franklin PTA

Franklin PTA observed Founder's Day with a program featuring Kasai School of Dance numbers, high school sextette songs, a Bob Jen son piano solo, a Polly Fitch humorous reading, and school orchestra performances. About 150 parents attended as girls from home economics served birthday cakes with candles. Mrs. E L Davidson led the meeting and the group discussed lighting, teacher room facilities, and buying music for the octette. Door prize went to Mrs. Goins and a class chocolate prize to Mrs. Hannah Sessions.

Franklin Pta Home Economics Department Kasai School of Dance Bob Jenson Polly Fitch ISC E. L. Davidson Goins Hannah Sessions Carlsen Art Leland Warnick Ora Connelly

PTA Group Fetes Leaders Honor Forty-One Year Milestone

The Jefferson PTA celebrated 51 years of the National Association with a candlelight ceremony. Hugh Hadley and Sally Yelton lit four candles beside a birthday cake to mark the four program pillars while former leaders received roses and remarks from past presidents. A letter from 1921 president Don Ray conveyed regrets at missing the event and best wishes. Fred Pauley introduced past presidents as a music program featured solos, dances, oboe and piano performances.

Hugh Hadley Sally Yelton PTA E. P. Holladay Mary Martineau Don Ray Fred Pauley Joan Carol Holladay Rose Wolsencroft Clifford Miller Glenda Empey Wayne Sorenson Miss Clair Jean Redford

Circles Set Meeting Date

The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church schedules circle meetings Friday afternoon with lunch at 1 15. Circle 1 meets with Mrs W S Berger Yellowstone highway with cohostesses Mrs A L Davidson and Mrs Ben W Sutton and Mrs E C Riddle presenting the lesson Circle 2 meets with Mrs C Stauber 775 Cypress St with cohostesses Mrs Don Larsen and Mrs D E Peterson and Mrs George Wood leading devotions Circle 3 meets with Miss Martha Christian 232 South Hayes Ave with Mrs C S Perry and Mrs Clara Downard assisting and Mrs Harry Pauschert leading devotions Circle 4 meets with Mrs Lucille Ogee Funk 543 South Fourth with Mrs Gup R Knowlton and Mrs W W Little assisting.

Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church W. S. Berger Yellowstone Highway A. L. Davidson Ben W. Sutton E. C. Riddle C. Stauber Cypress St Don Larsen D. E. Peterson George Wood Martha Christian South Hayes Ave C. S. Perry Clara Downard Harry Pauschert Lucille Ogee Funk South Fourth Ave Gup R. Knowlton W. W. Little

Farewell Party For Two Couples In Pocatello

Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Powell were honored Friday at a farewell party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scott. The Millers will move to New Hampshire and the Powells to Florida. Co hostesses included Mrs. Lester Selders. Mary Schild and Mr. Powell won high score at cards with other guests present.

F. G. Miller M. D. Powell Paul Scott Millers Pocatello New Hampshire Powells Florida Lester Selders Mary Schild Powell C. H. Barbie Andrey Merritt R. H. Dill R. J. Neider E. J. Weatherman W. H. Titus

Aberdeen Social Notes Highlight Local Travels and Events

Social notes from Aberdeen list residents visiting family in California and Reedley, guests from Rockland and American Falls speaking at the L D S church, a twin birth in Pocatello, a family moving to Nebraska, a child returning from McCammon, a young ladies event at the LDS recreation hall, illness and sports updates, plus basketball team changes and an eye injury.

Aberdeen Harold Claunch St. Anthony Hospital Pocatello

Alameda Chamber of Commerce Meeting and Activities

The Alameda Chamber of Commerce holds a Friday 8 p.m. meeting with officer elections and a film shown by Standard Oil. The Women's Society of Christian Service hosts a 10 a.m. cooked food sale at the Methodist church parlor with lunch served at noon. Shrine meeting at 8 p.m. plans a new home proposal and a buffet at the Whitman Hotel. Central Council PTA airs Partnership on KEYY at 8 p.m. with a health unit broadcast on social disease themes.

Alameda Chamber OF Commerce Standard Oil Company Women’s Society OF Christian Service Methodist Church Shriners and Fez Club Whitman Central Council Pta KEYY Central Council PT Bannock County Health Unit

Missionary Study Class Meets at Mrs Maguire Home

Mrs H C Maguire hosted the Missionary Study class of the Women’s Society for Christian Service at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon. Members listed included Mesdames Clyde Evans and Ed Reisinger among others. The group studied a book titled Committed Unto No Present. The next meeting is Feb 24 at Mrs L E Glennon’s home 841 South Ninth Ave. All women are invited.

H. C. Maguire Women’s Society For Christian Service The Methodist Church Mesdames Clyde Evans Ed Reisinger E. C. Riddle Sam Walker Leroy Walker Guy Knowlton C. I. Jones L. E. Glennon George Wood Warren Vickrey Robert Holman South Ninth Ave

Careful play crucial in opening heart trick

In today's hand from America's Card Authority William E. McKenney warns that carelessness weakens a player's game. He analyzes a bridge hand where the right opening play, heart to the ace, hinges on seeing all four hands. The observer should study the full hand before the first move to avoid a losing contract.

of Hearts East West Declarer

East Side West Side All Around Town

A local social note lists MR and MRS KUHN dining at the Bannock and MRS VER A GIDDINGS hosting MR and MRS C CARMACK. Plans mention MRS H M PRICE and son REESE traveling to Salt Lake City. The HASKETT family welcomes a baby boy after a hospital discharge and LOIS RYDER also leaves hospital with a baby daughter.

Bannock Mrs. Kuhn San Francisco Vera Giddings The C. ‘Carmack Salt Lake H. M. Price Reese Salt Lake City Haskett Randolph Ave M. C. Haskett St. Anthony’s Hospital Hasketts Ryders West Lander St Lois Ryder

Ways to loosen stubborn jar tops and caps

A quick tip suggests lighting a match and circling the rim to loosen stuck tops. A separate note states that there are three times as many women who reach age 100 as men, highlighting a significant longevity gender gap.

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Freddy Martin RCA Victor Cherie Dickey-Bird Sierra Madre Ford Music CO W. Center Rose West Stake Emerson Pta Meg Greer Garson Mitchum Destre Richard Hart Whispering Rin Tin Tin Prince of Thieves Jefferson School Pta t@eir Harry Yarnell LaMar Hadley L. L. Faber R. F. Brookhart Fred Paley Prin Cipal Jack Holladay Lavern Johnson H. B. Criswell M. T. Hollingsworth Elmer Tolley Hans Sorenson Jefferson Pta National Association Poe Calcutta Alan Ladd Gail Russell George Apley Ronald Colman Peggy Cummins Ed Baer California Mrs. Baer Cecil Evans Dix Lee John H. Friesen Waldo Reedley Rockland American Falls Harold Perman Murray Bellwinkle Donald Mitchell General Hospital Donald Ross Mary Donnette Mitchell C. C. Copland Nebraska Patricia Janice Williams Carl Williams McCammon MIA LDS Church LDS Randolph Moser Vern Dufflin By William E. McKenney America’s Card Authority Kaz Val East Side Tre Perfect Maurice Fereday
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