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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1949

Page

5

British Consul Guest At Pocatello Soroptimist Luncheon

Paul W. Scott spoke at the Pocatello Soroptimist Club lunch in Bannock hotel main dining room. E. Edgar Vaughan, British consul for the western United States, praised members and noted England’s postwar resurgence. The group welcomed transfer members, discussed Idaho education bills, and planned club anniversary events with a March 26 dinner and a March 9 meeting.

Paul W. Scott Pocatello Soroptimists Club Bannock Hotel E. Edgar Vaughan United States Seattle England Scott America Lloyd Douglas Ida Hansen Lucille Hopkins Helen Fever AAUW Idaho Pocatello Club Eveline Hinckley Vic Mae Powell Ann Bistline Vaughan Bannock

Dinner Party at Howard's Honors Washington Birthday Theme

Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Howard hosted a Saturday evening dinner on South Lincoln with a Washington Birthday patriotic motif. Afterward a rock social honored Mrs. O. F. Call and Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Vernon. guests included H. G. West Eskelsen Hawkes Berrett Farnes O. F. Call E. T. Vernon Hall Johnson Slaughter Bird Finlayson and Ruth Ann Howard assisted with arrangements.

M. B. Howard South Lincoln O. F. Call E. T. Vernon H. G. West I. J. Eskelsen

Popular Overalls BY MRS ANNE CABOT

A simple-to-sew overall for active youngsters. Features cute puppy faces appliqued on each knee for playful appeal and practical wear.

Anne Cabot

Pattern No 5948 for infant decorative pads and quick changes

Pattern No 5948 provides an issue design for protective pads and decorations for babies. It includes sizes from 6 to 18 months, hot iron transfer applique, material needs, embroidery steps, stitch illustrations and finishing directions. Send 20 cents and your name and address with the pattern number to Anne Cabot at Catello Post in New York.

Anne Cabot Pocatello Post Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Annual Contest Slated March 19 at DEK Barn Dance

Cecil Flint’s successor will be chosen March 19 at the DEK barn dance on Idaho State College campus. Five groups sponsor candidates: Varsity Villagers Graveley Hall T Club Gamma Delta Gamma and Sigma Sigma Beta. The event ends in the student union ballroom with western attire and campus booth concessions. Ruth Bilyeu heads DEK with committees for decorations publicity sae man contest gifts coronation and more.

Cecil Flint Graveley T Club Gamma Delta Gamma Sigma Sigma Beta Idaho State College DEK Ruth Bilyeu Phyllis Earle St. Anthony Elaine Stavros Idaho Falls Barbara Savage Aberdeen LaRue Byrd Pocatello Carol Pacena Rupert Mary Jane ‘Lacy Miriam King Joan Houchens Mary Ruth Knowlton Marion Clark Ririe

Success Yarn Loses Appeal

CHICAGO UP The Horatio Alger books once popular for boys are no longer acceptable reading for youths a librarian says Only a few of his 135 titles sold 200000000 copies are in libraries now Miss Helen Kinsey of the American Library Association notes libraries replace them with more character building works Alger's Ragged Dick and Phil the Fiddler are described as slovenly written and out dated Only small rural libraries still carry his books Meanwhile a shopper is advised that lanolin baby lotion can substitute cleansing cream for makeup removal

Chicago Horatio Alger, Jr Alger Helen Kinsey American Library Association Ick Phil the Fiddler Miss Kinsey

Public health debate and a note on Germany in Hyde Park

The writer discusses AMA's 12 point substitute for compulsory health insurance and ongoing doctor protests. He cites Agnes Smedley’s misidentification as a Russian spy and urges careful fact checking. He backs reconsidering using Marshall Plan funds to buy reparations claims and warns against letting fear of Germany overlook past wars.

Hyde Park American Medical Association Agnes Smedley Miss Smedley War Department Joint Congressional Foreign Aid Committee United States Germany

Social calendar items from local clubs and groups

YWCA Public Affairs Committee chaired by Mrs. O R Warford meets Friday at 7 30 in YWCA club rooms. Women of the Moose initiate at 8 Thursday at Moose temple. St Josephs Altar Society card party Thursday at 8 in school social rooms chaired by Mrs J A Martin. Pocatello Theatre Guild meets Thursday at 8 in MacKenzie building to work on There s Always Juliet sets. GIA Past President s Party Feb 28 at 6 30 Trinity Parish hall invites all B of LE and GIA members and families reserve at 1596.

Ywca Public Affairs Committee O. R. Warford YWCA ST. Joseph’s Altar Society J. A. Martin Pocatello Theatre Guild Pocatello Theater Guild MacKenzie GIA The Trinity Parish Hall B of Call

Utah cuts speed limits on winter damaged roads

Utah cities imposed reduced speed limits on many winter damaged highways and streets as a safety precaution. Officials said measures could be tightened further with load limit restrictions by March and preparations were underway to enforce changes.

Utah Salt Lake City

Berlin airlift sets 24 hour record with 7513 tons

Anglo American planes delivered 7,513.9 tons of supplies to blockaded Berlin over a 24 hour period Monday night and Tuesday, marking a new peak since the airlift began on June 26.

Berlin

White Breakfast celebrates music club in Bannock hotel

In the Bannock hotel Wedgewood room over 100 Pocatello Music club members marked their annual White Breakfast. Mrs. E M Jorgensen state president of the Federated Music clubs attended from St Anthony with guests from Idaho Falls Salt Lake City and St Anthony.

Wedgewood Bannock Hotel Pocatello Music Club E. M. Jorgensen St. Anthony Federated Idaho Music Clubs Wallace J. Rhodes W. C. Carnes Ralph Comstock Western States Federated Music Clubs Mendy Pocatello Gate City Idaho Falls Salt Lake City Harold Sainsbury Pocatello Club Frank Copening Carnes Rampton Barlow A. J. Kuhre William S. Hill Germany

Rupert LDS Annual Dance crowned queen at Gold and Green ball

Miss Arthell Wilkins, daughter of A B Wilkins of Rupert, was chosen queen of the Rupert Second ward Gold and Green ball to be held Thursday evening at the Minidoka stake tabernacle. Attendants are Carolyn Campbell Vera Schofield and Lucille Garner. The event features elaborate decor floor numbers and ceremonies for the coronation with music by the Corless brothers.

Rupert Arthell Wilkins A. B. Wilkins Rupert Second Ward Minidoka Stake Tabernacle Carolyn Campbell Vera Schofield Lucille Garner Lady In Blue Corless Brothers

War Mothers Honor Five Past Leaders

Bannock county American War Mothers chapter honors five past presidents at Memorial hall. Guests include Evelyn Ayers Ivy Anderson Martha Pugmire Josephine Golding and Adelia Barrett. Members plan projects for veterans homes and a public card party set for March 7 at Memorial hall with dessert luncheon at 1 15. Reservations at 1796J or 2286R.

Bannock County American War Mothers Memorial Hall Evelyn Ayers Ivy Anderson Martha Pugmire Josephine Golding Adelia Barrett

Gamma Sorority Swedish Dinner Dances At Idaho State

Gamma Delta Gamma sorority of Idaho State College plans a Swedish themed smorgasbord dinner dance titled A Little Bit of Sweden to be held March 11. Mary Jane Lacy of Pocatello serves as sorority president and Saliee Cox of Pocatello is general chairman. Gene Burton and his orchestra will provide music for dancing with committees led by Ina Mae Wheeler Joyce Gleed Jerry Cox Lou McKenney Jeanne Clark Jeannene Jones Sally Campbell Jerry Ann Reay Bette Ferro Betty Lou Price Maxine Wellard Shirley Gray Uvah Hull Marilu South Veva Nelson.

Sweden Gamma Delta Gamma Sorority Idaho State College Mary Jane Lacy Pocatello Saliee Cox Gene Burton Ina Mae Wheeler Joyce Gleed Jerry Cox Lou McKenney Jeanne Clark Jeanenne Jones Sally Campbell Jerry Ann Reay Bette Ferro Betty Lou Price Maxine Wellard Shirley Gray Uvah Hull Marilu South Veva Nelson

Blending Rouge With Cream For Smoother Application

To blend rouge smoothly into skin mix a small amount of cold cream or foundation on the back of the hand before applying to the cheeks.

Ward Ball Plans Are Completed

Preparations are complete for the Green and Gold ball of the Pocatello Twelfth ward to be held Friday evening at the sixth ward chapel and recreation hall. Coronation of Queen Alice Wood is set for 8 30 attended by Venna Marler and Berniece Swallow Clark.

Venna Marler Alice Wood Twelfth Ward L. A. Marler D.C. Green Mendy Pocatello Twelfth Ward Sixth Ward Berniece Swallow Clark Clifford Taylor Millstream Evelyn Horrock Trujillo Robert Green Blaine Lyons Jay Hawkes L. A. Montague Earl Edwards Donna David Hawkes Morgan Hawkes

Weep and Learn Demonstration Draws 400 in Boston

Tears flowed as 400 Boston residents attended an Emmanuel Church Women’s Service League demonstration. The program, titled Glamorous food on a practical budget, highlighted dishes featuring finely chopped onions.

Boston Emmanuel Church Women’s Service League

Rainwater Resigns. Democrat Brother to Succeed

Jesse Rainwater, a life long Republican, resigned from the Illinois state police after Gov. Adlai Stevenson, a Democrat, took office. His successor will be Edward Rainwater, his brother, who has always been a Democrat.

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Queen of Ball Soroptomist Club Howard's Baby Women OF the Moose Moose Temple Nate Pocatello Morgan Bray Sa Provo Weisbaden Gee Margo Gates Edgar Stillman Guy Gates W. J. Rhodes F. D. Christenson F. L. Copening R. D. Gallafent Jean Hawkes H. M. Sainsbury Rupert Lds Snake Eurke General Electric U.S Pat Ricco Seersucker Gilbrae
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