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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1948

Page

3

Engagement of Rula Jones to Richard Outcault Announced

The engagement of Miss Rula Merle Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph H Jones of 442 West Bridger St, and Richard F Outcault Jr was announced at a New Year open house. Jones a Northwestern and Stanford alumna with multiple honors and teaching piano, Outcault a Stanford graduate and WW2 veteran now studying law. Plans call for a summer wedding.

Rula Merle Jones Ralph H. Jones West Bridger St Richard F. Outeault Rula Jones Ralph Jones Pocatello Beta Sigma Phi Pocatello Music Club Stanford University Outcault Richard F., Outcault Palm Springs Cal Ruth Merle Jones Richard F. Outcault, Jr Miss Jones Ralph H. Jones Mr. Outcault R. F. Outcault, Sr

Over-Ruff Lessons Highlight Texas Bridge Tourney

NEA service notes a growing bridge tournament scene in Texas with a Jan 22 25 event at the Melrose Hotel in Dallas featuring Oswald Jacoby. Jacoby analyzes a hand showing why West should discard rather than over-ruff to avoid giving declarer a running of trumps.

Texas Melrose Hotel Dallas Oswald Jacoby Jacoby East Declarer West

World If You Would Be A Good Wife Resolutions By McLemore

Henry McLemore offers a humorous set of 1948 wife resolutions aimed at Jean, covering dinner timing, long distance calls, daily shaving, laundry disasters, household chores, newspaper habit, haircuts and thrift, framed as a lighthearted New Year’s pledge to ensure “quiet, satisfaction” at year end.

McLemore Mysel Jean California Texas Maine New York Michigan

New Year Eve Party at Owen Talbot Home

Mr. and Mrs. Owen Talbott entertained at 714 North Lincoln Ave with a New Year’s Eve dinner and party. Guests included Isaac Knowles family Hyrum Talbott Peggy and Robert Talbot Owenetta Rosalie Fern Steve Talbot and others. Games followed with prizes awarded to Hyrum Talbott and Onna Knowles before a dessert luncheon.

Owen Talbot Owen Talbott North Lincoln Ave Isaac Knowles Donna Louise Hyrum Talbott Peggy Robert Owenetta Talbot Rosalie Talbot Fern Steve Talbot Onna Knowles

Preston Youth Killed by Car in Idaho Incident

Clifford Swainston, 16, of Preston Idaho, died in a hospital Friday from injuries suffered Thursday when a sled collided with an automobile on a highway near Preston. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Heber Swainston.

Preston Ida Clifford Swainston Heber Swainston Here

Border Marriage Solves Border Problem on State Line

Eva R Wheeler and Ervin Richards wed on the Wyoming South Dakota border after their planned Aladdin Wyoming ceremony fell through due to jurisdiction. Reverend Harold Salem of Belle Fourche officiated at the border ceremony amid a regional compromise.

Belle Fourche 8. D Eva R. Wheeler Ervin Richards Aladdin Wyo Harold Salem Salem Wyoming South Dakota

Vernons Host Midnight New Year Supper

Mr and Mrs E T Vernon of 357 South Grant Ave hosted a midnight supper after the West Pocatello Stake New Year’s ball. The buffet featured a centerpiece bouquet of pink and white carnations with white tapers in crystal candelabra. Guests included Bishop H G West and others at the table.

E. T. Vernon South Grant Ave West Pocatello Wallace Farnes Bishop H. G. West Frank Christensen

American Falls Rotary Holds Party

The American Falls Rotary hosted a Tuesday evening party with a Resolution game won by Mrs. C Thornhill. Rotarians and guests enjoyed dancing, card games, group singing led by Mr. Anderson, and piano solos by Mrs. Art Lincheid and Miss Deanne Watts. The Snake River Rhythmaires performed, featuring local students Leon Morris Henrietta Mayer Bill Sikes and alumni Reuben Mayer Raymond Havlick. Prizes awarded in bridges and pinochle, and birthday cake with December birthday Rotarians served by N Farrell A Watts and Dave Kosanke.

Anderson Art Lincheid Deanne Watts Snake River Rhythmaires Leon Morris Henrietta Mayer Bill Sikes Reuben Mayer Raymond Havlick Mel . Morris Rotary Pierson Schow England Hig Mr. Buck Dr. N. Farrell A. Watts Dave Kosanke

Open House Time Framing Guidance

The text contrasts a vague invite with a clear time window. It argues that specifying hours such as from 4 until 6 o clock is better and provides examples of wrong and right wording for invitations.

Couples Honored At Stake New Year's Ball

At the West Pocatello Stake New Year’s ball for Special Interest members, Bishop and Mrs H G West and Mr and Mrs Doris Johnson were honored with anniversary waltzes. The event featured red candles, a silver ball, a grand march led by Mrs Theris Merkley, and a Knights of Rhythm orchestra. Refreshments and prizes were provided by local volunteers and ward committees.

West Pocatello Bishop H. G. West Doris Johnson Theris Merkley Ida May Howeh Colleen Watson Merlene Haberer Dan Martin Wayne Slaughter Knights of Rhythm Orchestra Deer Joe Halford Thelma Weston Helen West Clifford Traughber Tonks Florence Bridges Punch Eli Bradley Marion Martindale Ninth Ward-building Fund V. Howard I. J. Eskelsen R. K. Hart Viola Rudd Lorna’ Griffith

Conscience Clears Thief Who Repaid Store Trousers

A thief who stole two pairs of pants in 1943 returned to pay for them but the store refused due to a change in managers and a closed year. The reforming individual donated the $15 cost to the Moultrie Youth Center.

Jeanneth- Gar Moultrie

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Rula M. Jones Richard Outeault By William E. McKenney America’s Card Authority NEA Rubber—No Vol Ais Faminine World Henry McLemore Dan Aan Dein Eit Technicolor Edule Ryman San Columbia Pictures Presents Vernons American Falls Rotary American Falls Rotary Party Naaal National Velvet Keiokids Klub Poca LO Post Errol Flynn Barbara Stanwyck “Cry Wolf Jean Parker Russell Hayden In Rollin Home Coats
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