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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1948

Page

5

Annual MIA Ball Set Tonight

Final arrangements for the Second Ward Gold and Green ball mark tonight at 8 30 in the Second Ward recreational hall. Wanda Roberts will be crowned queen by Bishop R J Davis with attendants Maurine Carlson and Donna Newby. A floor show features an all girl dance and intermission exhibitions by various Scouts and girls. George Hart's orchestra to provide music. public invited.

Second Ward Wanda Roberts R. J. Davis Maurine Carlson Donna Newby Barbara Burton Bernie Eyler Marilyn Bird Beverly Edwards Margaret Bird Delores Swanson Judy Sanders Devonna Stephenson Jim Mills Lynn Davis Kay Eyler Richard Preece John Bevans MLA George Hart

Doctor Lake Addresses PTA Meeting on Child Discipline

Dr. Richard Lake, psychology professor at Idaho State College, spoke to the Whittier School PTA on the discipline of the school age child. He urged early training of right and wrong, cautioned against excessive spanking, and noted consistency in parental discipline as key. the meeting also featured skits, a boys quartet, and room attendance awards.

Whittier School Richard Lake Idaho State College Paul Scott Lake Bernard Godfrey Arnold Reddish National Parent and Teachers Magazine Robert Green Clifford Taylor Milton Hawkes Blaine Lyon L. A. Montague Ella Glick Miss Gottiert Mrs. Gee

British Mother Receives Monthly Aid From Pocatello Club

Mrs Evelyn M Mitchison of Newcastle England thanks the Pocatello Young Matrons Club YWCA for monthly boxes of food clothing and toys for her family. She notes her children enjoyed rice pudding and a doll that delighted Dorothy and says the parcels give her new heart and a ready smiling Christmas.

Evelyn M. Mitcheson Newcastle England Pocatello Young Matrons Club YWCA Young Matrons Club Pocatello

Napkins in 18th Century England Dining Customs

Fragmentary account notes diners in early 18th century England using dogs to wipe hands at cohen places while seated, with dogs sharing tables and cloths. The text appears garbled but mentions improvised napkin use and table habits.

England Cohen Places

Varney Welch Spring Wedding Plans Announced

Miss Evelyn Varney daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Varney of Ogden Utah and James B Welch son of Mrs Hattie Welch and John J Welch of Pocatello announce plans for a mid summer wedding Varney is a Ogden High School graduate employed at Utah General Supply Depot Welch a 1943 Marine veteran discharged January 18 1946 and now employed at the Bannock Hotel He served in Saipan Tinian Ryukus and participated in the occupation of Japan.

Evelyn Varney Frank Varney Ogden Utah James B. Welch Welch Hattie Welch John J. Welch Pocatello Miss Varney Ogden High School Utah General Supply Depot Marine Corps Pocatello High School Saipan Tinian Ryukus Island Japan Bannock Hotel

Barbara Davison Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party

Barbara Davison celebrated her ninth birthday at a party hosted by her aunt Mrs. Thomas Davie in American Falls. Guests included Peggy Ann Doerfler Judy Peterson Maria Kay Kelley Helen Ann Hartley Donna Bauer and Arlene Davison. The gathering featured records games and refreshments.

the Post American Falls Barbara Davison Thomas Davie Peggy Ann Doerfler Judy Peterson Maria Kay Kelley Helen Ann Hartley Donna Bauer Arlene Davison

Tiny Tots pattern 8118 for six to three years outfits

Complete clothing set for family pet patterns for six sizes 6 months to 3 years. Includes dress playsuit slip and pantie yardage details. Send 25 cents in coins with name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett Chicago address.

Sue Burnett Pocatellope South Wells St Chicago

Mrs McClintock Returns Home After Portland Visit

Mrs J W McClintock and her baby Bobby departed on the Streamliner to Portland last night. She had been visiting her mother Violet B Butler Power county superintendent of schools since before Christmas.

American Falls J. W. McClintock Baby Bobby Portland Violet B. Butler Power County

Altar Society and Butterfly Club Meeting Notices

Sool Pilkes ALTAR SOCIETY St Josephs Altar Society holds regular meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in St Josephs school social room. New officers elected and annual report given. Mrs Gerald Sullivan president in charge. BUTTERFLY CLUB Butterfly club meets for a potluck supper at YWCA club rooms Thursday at 7 p.m. Season program will be scheduled.

Altar Society St. Joseph's Altar Society St. Joseph’s School Gerald Sullivan Y.W.C.A

Nighties Embrace Covered Up Boudoir Fashion Revival

In New York Gypsy Rose Lee unveiled 1948 lingerie trends embracing full coverage. The show featured 30 chorus girls and designs from pantaloons to sheer red novelties, including a hooded nylon bed cape and a Gibson Girl blue crepe bodice with lace and velvet details.

New York Gypsy Rose Lee Min Wally Wanger Gypsy Rose Miss Lee Mother Hubbard Yolande

New Parchment Paper Lets You See Garment While Ironing

A home steam pressing method uses moistened parchment paper that becomes transparent, enabling you to monitor the fabric as you iron. The technique promises precise pressing and avoids scorch marks by revealing the garment during the process.

Sorority Hosts Dinner Dance for Epsilon Sigma Alpha Members

Epsilon Sigma Alpha members entertained husbands and escorts at a 7:30 p m dinner dance at the Last Frontier Club. Blue and yellow decor carried the club colors as Mildred Tuma Eva Pu rring ton Noma Hook and Grace Robinson led the arrangements with Lillian Burgon as toast mistress.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Frontier YWCA Mildred Tuma Eva Purrington Noma Hook Grace Robinson Lillian Burgon

Fifth Ward Gold and Green Ball Queen Crowned Saturday

Miss Ruth Nicholson will reign as queen of the Fifth Ward Gold and Green ball Saturday evening in Richland Acres. Attendants are Miss Genee Allen and Miss Clea Reynolds. The coronation by Bishop Clive Cooper begins at 8 15 p.m. An Indian theme decorates the event with dances by the M Men and Gleaner groups. Little crown bearers are Joyce Christensen and Dennis Turman. Johnny Putnam's orchestra provides the music.

Ruth Nicholson E. P. Halpin Richland Acres Fifth Ward Genee Allen James P. Allen McKinley Ave Clea Reynolds S. Earl Reynolds West Maple St J. Ged Henderson Clive ‘Cooper Hyrum Powell Reed Tyler Blanche Wright Nelly Martin Ruth Christensen M Men M.la Joyce Christensen Frank B. Christenson Ash St Dennis Turman Leonard D. Turman Roosevelt Ave Johnny Putnam

Loop jams add 2 million yearly to Chicago transit costs

Chicago Transit Authority officials estimate Loop traffic jams cost buses and street cars about 2 million dollars annually in extra operation expenses. The main driver is overtime pay for workers.

Chicago Chicago Transit Authority

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