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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1949

Page

5

Dinner Dance Hosted by College Club on Campus

Omega chapter of Lambda Delta Sigma and partners held a dinner dance Friday at the LDS institute on campus. Wyla Jean Nelson, chapter president, led the event with decor by Beverly Robertson and Lena Carney and Julie Ward handling refreshments. The program featured readings by Chiesta Thomas and a Kasai studios floor show with dances by Bill Nye Peggy Brian Audrey Grath Barbara Ann Pratt Cheryl Harris Janet Reynolds and Joyce Wilson.

Omega Chapter Lambda Delta Sigma LDS Institute Wyla Jean Nelson Beverly Robertson Lena Carney Julie Ward Chiesta Thomas Kasai Studios Bill Nye Peggy Brian Audrey Grath Barbara Ann Pratt Cheryl Harris Janet Reynolds Joyce Wilson

Washington visit highlights trust in leadership and March of Dimes

MY DAY reports on a Washington trip with President Truman's administration in focus. The author notes support for Dean Acheson as secretary of state, the March of Dimes campaign kickoff, and meetings at the Woman's National Press Club, the state department, and the Capitol theater. The piece emphasizes national unity and public generosity for the 1949 drive.

Hyde Park Washington Ussr United States Baltimore Baltimore County League of Women Voters Adolph C. Miller National Press Club State Department U. N. General Assembly Linda Brown San Antonio Texas U. Street Capitol Theater Linda Redee Iant Committee Truman Dean Acheson Senate Mr. Acheson

Meeting Place Changed for Zora Club Session

The Zora club meeting on Nov 8 of Daughters of the Nile moves to Mrs L H Anderson 935 West Clark, shifting from the previously announced Mrs H I Rutherford's home.

Zora Club Daughters of the Nile L. H. Anderson West Clark H. I. Rutherford

Banjo Called America’s Only National Instrument

The encyclopedia Britannica describes the banjo as America’s only national musical instrument.

America

Friday Bridge Luncheon At Hendricks Home

Mrs Ray A Hendricks hosted a Friday afternoon bridge luncheon at her South Ninth Ave home. Quarter tables were set, and after lunch bridge provided the afternoon’s entertainment. Prizes went to Mrs M T Deaton and Mrs H B Yearsley. guests included Messrs R S Babcock O R Craven Ralph Clevenger As J Kuhre Kelley Hall LaMonte Turpin James Myers L S Nelson M B Sherrard and Wallace Rhodes.

Ray A. Hendricks South Ninth Ave Bridge M. T. Deaton H. B. Yearsley R. S. Babcock O. R. Craven Ralph Clevenger J. Kuhre Kelley Hall LaMonte Turpin James Myers

Pocatello clubs host varied midweek gatherings

Pocatello social calendar lists meetings for the Pocatello Music Club Xi Alpha Beta Sigma Phi Ruth Chapter OES and many groups. Events include initiations social hours baby showers luncheons and a no host dinner with card games at Memorial hall and the Shanghai cafe.

Grace Social Notices From Residents This Week

Grace community clubs hosted gatherings at various homes with members present. Mrs. W Samuel Smith reviewed The Great Apostasy by Dr. James Talmage. People attended bridge evenings after meals at Bob's cafe and at Mrs Bryce Turner's home along with many club members noted for their participation.

Grace Glen Jensen Debonaire Club W. Samuel Smith James Talmage Amarice Balls Leo Christensen Dory Corneilsen Everett Smith Harold B. Lowe Earnest Skinner Kenneth Tarbett Farrell Peterson Ellis Leavitt Samuel Smith Grant McCarthy Bob's Cafe Earl Cox Eorge Paskins George Mathews William Corbett Lytha Ellis James Raymond Nathan Hale Bryce Turner Angus Lasley Page Medford Frank Taylor Louis Stalker Evan Adams Lloyd Burton Don Peterson Harold Varley Rufus Smith Ira Chadwick Keith

Daughters to Meet at Lily Camp Home

Daughters of Utah Pioneers will meet Wednesday night at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. Alice Sandles 106 South 13th. Co hostess will be Mrs. Dora Thompson.

Lego Lily Camp Daughters of Utah Pioneers Alice Sandles South 13Th Dora Thompson

Masonic Lodge Special Meeting Tonight

Keystone Lodge No 81 AF AM schedules a special meeting tonight at the Masonic temple. The report notes weather observations by animal and insect movements as a traditional method alongside modern instruments.

Keystone Lodge No A.F A.M Masonic Temple

Grove City Girl Engaged To Marry

Mrs. James D. Johnston announces the engagement of her daughter Jean to J Guy Stevens son of Mr Guy Stevens of Blackfoot A summer wedding is planned Stevens is a senior at Idaho State College Pocatello Miss Johnston a former student there will enroll for the second semester She is studying from the University of Utah.

Blackfoot James D. Johnston Jean J. Guy Stevens Guy Stevens Stevens Idaho State College Pocatello Miss Johnston Cing University of Utah

Dental Group Hears Talk From Utah

Dr P L Jones of Nephi Utah was principal speaker at a Saturday luncheon of the Upper Snake River Dental Society held at the Rogers hotel Idaho Falls. Thirty members attended despite weather and road conditions as Dr Jones discussed and demonstrated his denture construction method.

P. L. Jones Nephi Utah Upper Snake River Dental Society Rogers Hotel Idaho Falls Jack Mauk H. C. Moss Jones

Miss Hatch Queen Ward Ball Dazzles Ninth Ward

Announcement Tuesday reveals Miss Julia Hatch named queen with attendants Mundine Hodgson and Rachel Galloway. The Fifth Ward church hosts Friday’s 8:30 p.m. Cinderella Ball featuring Brian Mottishaw as prince and LaWanda Howard as mystery fairy.

Fifth Ward McKinley and Elm Street Julia Hatch Mundine Hodgson Rachel Galloway Brian Mottishaw Jimmy Woodland LaWanda Howard Beverly Halford Laura Richardson Ivy Millward Glenn Fifield Shirley Blodgett Donna Smith Carol Billington Barbara Smith Virginia Gilbert Donna Sorenson Beulah Hoopes Verna Hodgson Dana Richardson Martha Lou Kynaston Colleen Condie Wyonne Kelley Wayne Scott Elva Malan

Roosevelt PTA announces weekly program led by Mrs Roy Miller

The Roosevelt PTA plans a regular meeting on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the school with doors opening at 7 30. A L Merrill will speak and the fifth grade chorus will sing. A film Health and Growth will be shown after the program for adults only. Parents are asked not to bring children unless they participate.

Roy Miller Roosevelt Pta A. L. Merrill

Has No Plans Dworshak Says On Return

Henry C. Dworshak, former Republican senator, said on his return to Burley Idaho that he has no definite plans for the future. He has been away from the area for most of the past decade.

Burley Henry C. Dworshak

Meat prices slide in Chicago market slump

Wholesale meat prices have fallen about 20 percent since a breakdown last September, according to the American Meat Institute on Tuesday.

Chicago The American Meat Institute

Learning While Asleep Aims to Boost Study

In 1949 the cerebrograph, a phonograph with a pillow speaker and settable night play, is touted to aid rote learning as opera star Ramon Vinay reportedly mastered Italian role memory while sleeping. Inventor Max Sherover plans limited leases, with wider commercial use hoped for soon.

Max Sherover Institute of Language Study Metropolitan Opera Ramon Vinay Milan Vinay Opera Es Sherover

Retail Prices Coming Down

The department of agriculture reports the annual family food basket fell from 689 to 675 dollars from October to November, a one percent drop for the year and five percent below the July peak. The market basket reflects farm produced foods for a three person family before the war, not including preparation or dining costs.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Church Circle Groups Plan Friday Dessert Socials

The Circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet Friday at 1 15 p.m. for a dessert luncheon at various homes. Circle I hostesses are Mrs Ralph Oxley and Mrs J Driscoll at 421 South Fourth Ave. Circle II at 768 Dogwood Ave with Mrs F C Forster and Mrs Lindell Turner. Circle III at 327 North Lincoln with Mrs Reginald Cleare and Mrs C Mooney. Circle IV at 775 Cypress Drive with Mrs C A Stauber and Mrs D Peterson as assistant hostess.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Ralph Oxley South Fourth Ave J. Driscoll F. C. Forster Dogwood Ave Lindell Turner Reginald Cleare North Lincoln C. Mooney C A. Stauber Cypress Drive D. Peterson

Blackfoot Store To Resume Operations After Fire

Blackfoot store manager L. R. Jeppesen said J C Penney will operate temporarily from the Gil Christensen building on West Bridge. Fire salvage work and demolition on the Boyle building proceed while Goodwin Construction Co. roofs the first story and readies interiors for former tenants.

Blackfoot L. R. Jeppesen J. C. Penney Gil Christensen West Bridge Boyle Goodwin Construction Co Astack SS See Oe Soreays

Idaho embalmers board to test six applicants here

The Idaho state embalmers examining board will meet in Boise next Tuesday to examine six applicants for licenses. Estella S. Mulliner, occupational licenses director, noted several applications for apprenticeship and funeral directors licenses have also been submitted to the board.

BOISE Idaho State Embalmers Examining Board Estella S. Mulliner

Department estimates postwar food costs lower than market basket

The department notes that actual consumption by three average families lowers retail food costs by about 50 percent compared with the market basket. This suggests adjusted budgeting for postwar diets without confirming specific items or allowances.

Potatoes Kept With Apples Fail to Sprout

A note observes that potatoes stored in a closed bin alongside some ripe apples will not sprout. The report implies storage conditions affect sprouting success in ordinary pantry items.

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Ceeee U.S Eleanor Roosevelt United Ture Syndicate, Inc Hendricks Pocatello Music Club Trinity Parish Hall XI Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Mark Shurtleff Ruth OES Grove Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Ersal Cornelis Cos Cabrini Club GIA WOW Altrusa Club Bannock Hotel Delphians Delphian Society Whitman Hotel W. H. Welton Jack Dale Strong Edwin DeKay W. J. Rhodes VFW Shanghai Cafe Memorial Hall AAUW ISC Bethel Farley Women OF the Moose Moose Temple Dolly Bowman Evan Bowman Route 1 South Rita Feuerstein Dolly Mendy Grace News Clair Chadwick Restoli Club C. D. Simmons Homer Williams Lawrence Burgin L. H. Merriam C. C. Johnson Ira Hogan Harry Steele B. W. Tutts Willis Page R. D. Merrill Milton Hartvigsen Ida Sorenson Grove City PV Re Ay Leen Lace Wpan En Jewelers Parry W. Harrison Main & Center Harrison Jewelers Pocatello Idaho Miss Hatch Queen Ward Ball Kay Sherwood Nea Kimball Dawnelle Kent Ardsley Lark Welford
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