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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1948

Page

5

Health meeting sparks call for expanded Bannock unit

Mrs. Harley J. Ward reports from Chicago on the National Health Conference. She says 40,000,000 Americans lack any health service and urges expansion of health units nationwide. An Idaho P T A delegation plans March talks with Public Health officials to extend the program across Idaho communities.

Bannock County Harley J. Ward City Pocatello Chicago Lewiston Idaho Department of Public Health National Health Conference Idaho Pta Congress

Lava Hot Springs Visits Highlight ISC Students and Local News

Lava Hot Springs residents and Idaho State College students Donna Hansen Louise Koe and Ronald Koe spent the weekend with their parents in Lava. Local residents Walt and Mrs Lyons of Logan Utah visited the Judd home. Shiela Munger a polio survivor and five year old La Vere Bloxham have recovered from health issues. An 8 pound baby girl was born to Leno and Mrs Seppi in Lava.

Lava Hot Springs Idaho State College Donna Hansen Louise Ronald Koefed Lava Walt Lyons Logan Utah City Roy Judd Shiela. Munger Shiela Arlene Munger la Vere Bloxham Boise Hospital Leno Seppi Mr. Seppi

West Pocatello Stake girls hold annual rosette ball

The Junior Girls and Senior Scouts of West Pocatello Stake hosted their rosette ball at the stake recreational hall with the theme Stardust. Knights of Rhythm provided music while A F McOmber led mixers and oversaw the event alongside Dean Cameron. Special guests included scouts from Pocatello American Falls and Downey for a basketball tournament, with attendance by Y M I A and Y W M I A leaders.

West Pocatello Stake Stake A. F. McOmber Dean Cameron Knights of Rhythm Orchestra Pocatello American Falls Downey Leonard Seeles Y. W. M. I. A. West Pocatello Alex Tubbs Robert Dye Truman Gayle Hall Keith Mellerup George Egbert Bishop LaVell Thornton

Honored At Annual Dinner by Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary to ORC honored Mrs. Anna Freeman, the organization’s only charter member, at their anniversary party. Fern Hix provided red carnation bouquets, violin solo by Mrs. S. L. Chambers with Mrs. Raymond Walker, vocals by Mrs. G. A. Wagner with Mrs. H. G. Proctor, and readings by Patricia McDevitt. Prizes went to Anna Freeman Zelda Richards and Mrs. Mauzy. Cochairs were Bessie Moore and Velba Corbett.

ORC Anna Freeman Fern Hix S. L. Chambers Raymond Walker G. A. Wagner H.G. Proctor Patricia McDevitt Zelda Richards Mrs. Mauzy Cochairmen Bessie Moore Velba Corbett

Methodist WSCS Circles Meet Miss Martha

Methodist church circles gather for luncheons and meetings at homes on Yayes Avenue Yellowstone highway and South Fourth Avenue. Circle 3 hosted by Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Downard with guests and a March 19 follow up. Circle 1 hosted by Mrs. W. S. Berger with 20 members. Circle 4 hosted by Mrs. Lucille Ogee Funk with Luncheon led by Mrs. Raymond Spraker and devotional by Parvin Witte.

Martha. Christian Yayes Ave Circle 3 WSCS The Methodist Church C. S. Perry Clara Downard Messames R. J. Nefder George Oliver N. C. Illingsworth E. H. Brown F. Criswell Mamie Bell George Jalebraith Z. A. Hipke L. K J. R. Mooney Frank Grover W. S. Berger Yellowstone Highway Woman's Society of Christian Service Women’s Society of Christian Service Lucille Ogee Funk South Fourth Ave Guy Knowlton W. W. Little Raymond Spraker

Fourth Ward Reunion Marks 27th Anniversary in Pocatello

Bishop Marion Coleman announces the 27th anniversary of the Fourth Ward of the Pocatello Stake with over 250 families invited. A 6:30 p.m. Friday dinner at the church, served by the Fourth Ward Relief Society, honors members over 12. A program by the ward M I A and dancing follow, with a Saturday noon children's dinner and a church picture show.

Pocatello

Rebekahs Visit Odd Fellows At Port Neuf Lodge

Port Neuf Lodge No 20 IOOF held a regular meeting on Friday February 20. Ivy Rebekah Lodge 23 visited with a program and refreshments. The Rebekah trio directed by Mrs Ada Gooderham performed musical selections. Gifts were presented to Eugene Grant Walter Hayden George Murry and F K Ramey Jr by officers including Mrs Irene Grant and Mrs Pearl Newkirk. The evening ended with refreshments and card games.

Portneuf Ivy Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Rebekah Ada Gooderham Irene Grant Noble Grand Pearl . Newkirk Eugene Grant Walter Hayden George Murry F. K. Ramey Jr

Arimo Volunteers Plan Dance for Fire Equipment Fund

Arimo local volunteers announce a March 5 fundraiser dance to raise money for new firefighting equipment. High school freshmen will perform a mystery drama on March 3, with musical numbers by the girls Glee Club and the town band.

ARIMO

Aberdeen Notes: Socials and Travel Across Community

Mrs Howard Stevens hosted the Agenda Club on Tuesday. Ephrata visitors Mr and Mrs John L Toews and children stayed at F L Wenger's home Sunday through Tuesday. Rae Parker of Pocatello and Gordon Toevs joined Mr and Mrs Howard Toevs driving to Ashton for the annual dog races. The Dirkses travel to Kane for their son Robert's wedding to Gertrude Blank. R L Toevs and children visited Twin Falls with Mr and Mrs John Perrine earlier in the week.

Aberdeen Howard Stevens Agenda Club John L. Toews Jack Barbara Ephrata Wash F. L. Wenger Rae Parker Pocatello Howard Toevs Gordon Toevs Ashton W. P. Dirks Kane, Wash Robert Gertrude Blank R. L. Toevs Twin Falls John Perrine

Downey 4-H Forms Blue Ribbon Beef Growers Club

Downey youths aged 13 to 16 formed a 4-H Blue Ribbon Beef Growers club aiming for prize money at the Eastern Idaho state fair in Blackfoot next fall. Gordon Bloxham was named president with Leon Pratt as VP Le Etta Pratt as secretary and Dean Barnes as reporter. Quentin Murdock helped organize the club as Bannock county 4-H leader.

Downey Blackfoot Gordon Bloxham Leon Pratt le Etta Pratt Dean Barnes Quentin Murdock Bannock County

Pocatello Club Dinner and Local Society Notices

GIA Past Presidents plan an annual dinner Saturday at 6 30 p.m. in Trinity Parish hall with reservations due Friday. Job's Daughters initiates Saturday at 7 30 p.m. IOOF hall plus a business meeting. St Joseph School hosts a rummage sale Saturday at 325 East Center St benefiting the school. Junior Music Club hosts February party Saturday 2 to 3 p.m. at the LDS Institute Idaho State College with patriotic program. Whittier PTA cooks food sale Saturday 10 a.m. at People’s Drive-in Market and Idaho Power Co corner. Past Matron's Club meets Friday 8 p.m. at 506 South Seventh Ave with cohosts Mrs. A W Robinson and Mrs. C E Morrell.

GIA Trinity Parish Hall H. A. Baker ST. Joseph’s School St. Joseph's School Association Sherwin-Williams Co East Center St Pocatello Junior Music Club LDS Institute Idaho State College Vaughn Lyons Nort Club of Radiant C. H. Bohrer South Seventh Ave

Plan Fete For Pool Benefit Around Memorial Building April 17

The Union Pacific Oldtimers and Junior Oldtimers along with auxiliaries plan a fund raising fete for the municipal swimming pool to be held at the Memorial building on April 17. Cliff Hudson’s orchestra will provide music. Committees for the dance were chosen with Homer Wilson as tickets chairman and Ernest Olsen Phil Evans Mrs D C Wilson and Mrs Henry Wilson as assistants. Rufus Merrill chairs the advertising committee with E W Bronson Mrs Phil Evans Joe Kortum and I F Sellars assisting. Floor show arrangers include Mrs Homer Willson T J Yonda Delbert Wilson and Mrs H F Rogers.

Union Pacific Oldtimers Memorial Building Cliff Hudson Joe Kortum Junior Oldtimers Homer Wilson Ernest Olsen Phil Evans D. C. Wilson Henry Wilson Rufus Merrill E. W. Bronson I. F. Sellars Homer Willson T. J. Yonda Delbert Wilson H. F. Rogers

Mrs Ellis Graham to Speak at Current Event Club

BLACKFOOT Idaho Mrs Ellis Graham first district president of Rexburg will address the Current Event Club luncheon March 1 at 1 30 p m in the clubhouse A special musical program is planned by chairman Celestine Tomlinson Reservations with Mrs T H Paschke phone 843W

Blackfoot Ellis Graham Rexburg Celestine Tomlinson T. H. Paschke

Visiting Lodges Host District Meeting at IOOF Hall

Portneuf Lodge 20 IOOF and Ivy Rebekah Lodge 23 will host a joint district meeting at the IOOF hall on Main and Lander streets. The event starts with a 6:30 p.m. pot-luck dinner and Rev. Ed Cunningham will serve as toastmaster.

Portneuf IOOF Ivy Rebekah Main Lander Streets Ed Cunningham

JACL Carnival Benefit At Memorial Hall

The Pocatello JACL sponsors a 1 PM Saturday carnival at Memorial Hall to aid the municipal pool fund and Anti-Discrimination Committee. Activities include games, booths, food, and a furniture auction valued at 1100 dollars. An informal dance by Paul Ewer and his Knights of Rhythm follows with local organizers listed.

JACL Memorial Hall Pocatello Japanese American Citizens League Intermountain George Shiozawa Japan Paul Ewer Knights of Rhythm

Guest Day Observed By Thimble Club

The Thimble Club at 155 hosted Guest Day at Mrs. H C Myers home on North Hayes Ave. High bridge and all-out scores went to Mrs. Emma Henry Mrs. Elizabeth Regan and Mrs. Zoe O Malley. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Myers and co hostess Mrs. Frank Grover. A St Patrick theme framed table decor and luncheon.

Thimble Club H.C. Myers North Hayes Ave Emma Henry Elizabeth Regan Zoe O'Malley Myers Frank Grover St. Patrick Henry Mattie Dunham Carl Ogee Ethel Rolland Ida Weston

ISC Art Exhibited by Idaho State College Faculty and Students

The Federated Woman's Club will display water color works by two ISC students Clea Reynolds Arnold Lintelmann and art dept head Professor Russell O. Mann for three weeks as part of American Art Week. The ISC studio class pieces include landscapes a stone head drawing and abstract figures. Lintelmann a violinist has painted about two years within ISC studio.

Federated —Woman’s—Club Idaho State College Russell O. Mann T. S. Nicholson Filer Clea Reynolds Arnold Lintelman Pocatello

East Side All Around Town Social Updates

Wednesday evening social items note MISS PHYLLIS JEAN DENKERS and CARL TADLOCK on the East and West Side. Tenth Ward Gleaners hosted backward attire party with MISS JOYCE BENTON leading games. refreshments by MISS YVONNE OSBORN and MISS VIOLET ELDREDGE. Junior girls favored ballerina skirts at Rosette ball. Ninth Ward Juniors noted. MRS MAURINE AMES bubble gum champion with MRS VALEEN BATES close second. other bubble-blowers included MRS BERTHA HANSEN and MRS ROSINA BOUCE. Wednesday afternoon shopping featured MRS Z A HIPKE and daughter MISS JEAN HIPKE.

Tenth Ward Joyce Benton Yvonne Osborn Violet Eldredge Ninth Ward Maurine Ames Valeen Bates Bertha Hansen Rosina Bouce

Girl Scout Federation Seeks Professional Worker

Southeastern Idaho Girl Scout Federation board met in the Hotel Bannock Gem Room to plan hiring a professional worker to supervise winter and summer activities and a permanent camp. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with 20 hours in social science, group leadership and camping experience, and be approved by national and local groups. Seven board members attended from Pocatello and Idaho Falls, with several local visitors.

The Southeastern Idaho Girl Scout Federation Bannock Gem Room Cc. S. Bosquet Pocatello Idaho Falls Pocatellans Bosquet R. B. Dahlstrom Frank Golob M. A. Bullock E. W. Fannin Clyde Smith E. Hillman

Teen-Agers Have Winter Skating Fetes

The Pocatello Girl Scouts sponsor roller skating parties at the Deleta rink for junior high students. Professional and amateur instructors give skill demonstrations while 250 to 400 youths attend weekly events Fridays from 7 to 9 30 p.m. Mrs J M Holland and other adults supervise. parents may watch.

Pocatello Girl Scouts Deleta J. M. Holland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Ward Charles Johns Luther Potter S. E. Severe of Gooding Salt Lake City Severe Tommy Humphreys H. Cowlishaw Walter Slaughter E. McCarty Kimberly Jay Brewington Vern Bloxham Lava Sunday Vern Mason Roberts Thomas Ogawa Silver Grill Cafe Rosette Ball Methodist Wscs James Driscoll E. C. Riddle 4Th Ward Rebekahs Arimo ‘Cultural Arts Club Lois Dolder Irving Stove Lillian Gibson Veterans Hospital Boise A. M. Anderson Lynn. Fackrell Leo Dolder Arthur Lowry H. Leigh Gittens Qrrin Wardle Don Thomas J. E. Capell Dorothy Harris A. M. Christensen George Aslett Emily Parks Ross Gibson P. E. Lish Ruel Christensen R. W Burnett Evans Len Brady Salt Lakety Downey Group Beef Club Miss Aldous Ted Smith Alice Aldous Maxine Thompson Jeanie Kent Dorothy Mickelson Jo Marie Drake Norma Johnson Melvin Heaps Johnny Putnam Sixth Ward Job Matron's” Club Mrs. Graham Ruth Honer van Heflin Donna Reed Richard Hankt and Gast Franchot Tru@le Shiozawa Bill Yoden Jun Yamauchi Mary Yoken Kiyo Morimoto Paul Okamura Bill Yamauchi George Sato Ted Kunitsugu Mickie Morimoto Minnie Okamura Ruby Kasai Natsuyo Yamada Amy Sugihara Jeanette Pabst Audrey Merritt Eva Oliver Mollie Kirkpatrick Minnie Watson Mary Brown Elaine Freedale Bessie Atkinson Ella Spickerman Allsworth John Freeman Ada Cummings ISC East Side West Side Phyllis Jean Denkers Carl Tadlock Miss Jean Hipke Girl Scouts Johansen Fargo- Wilson Coe Bermuda
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