Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Pocatello Post in Pocatello, Idaho

We have 2,178,999 pages in Idaho

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1948

Page

5

Club Elects New Officers At Regular Meeting

Mrs. Virginia Gummersall was elected president of her card club at a Tuesday meeting held at 412 South Ave. Mrs. Dale Dreyer will serve as secretary treasurer with Sylvia Peterson hosting and refreshments served. Prizes were won by Miss Mary Clark, Mrs. Duane Seiser and Mrs. Harold Dreyer. Next gathering set for July 20 at Mrs. Ralph Rossister home.

Virginia Gummersall South Ave Dale Dreyer Sylvia Peterson Mary Clark Duane Seiser Harold Dreyer Leonard Bergendor Ralph Rossiter Rex Olsen LaDean Brower Buella Bell Ralph Rossister

East Side and West Side Greet Newborns and Homecomings

Community pages note Mrs. Dean Millward returns home with her baby boy from St. Anthony hospital. Glen Thomas welcomes home wife and newborn son from the same hospital. Mr and Mrs Ralph Rossiter and Mr and Mrs Harold Dreyer return from vacation at Fish Haven Bear Lake. Miss Leona Potter shops downtown in a crisp plaid cotton frock. Mrs A F McOmber honored with a surprise party by former Gleaner group. 16 members attend and present a tray as thanks. Mrs Bob Rasmusson brings home a new baby boy from General hospital.

Dean Millward Brennan Ave St. Anthony Hospital Ralph Rossiter Pocatello House Harold Dreyer North Main St Fish Haven Bear Lake Glen Thomas Jefferson Ave A. F. McOmber West Clark St Eleventh Ward Bob Rasmusson Garfield Ave General Hospital

Bees sting trials settle stinger question in Pearl River

The Bee Keepers Association held a meeting to test if bees leave their stinger after stinging. Members allowed bees to sting them and found the stinger remains in the bee after the probe.

Pearl River, N. Y Bee Keepers Association

Temple wedding unites Welch Kent in Idaho Falls

Franklin M. Welch and Jeannie Kent wed last month in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. The groom sang during the ceremony with organ accompaniment. A reception followed at Idaho State College with out of town guests. The couple honeymooned in Utah and Idaho locations.

Pocatello Franklin M. Welch Idaho Falls LDS Institute Idaho State College Dorothy Michelson Jo Marie Drake Jim Welch A. F. Burton Afton Wyo Duke Martin Belleview William Burrup Emmett Stirl Empey Ogden Charles Attridge Rigby

Duke Ellington Concert Cancelled in Nottingham Hall

Duke Ellington was barred from appearing at Nottingham's main concert hall next weekend as church authorities said the auditorium is used for Sunday religious services. Reverend Frank Copplestone said the decision preserves the hall for high class concerts. Ellington defended his music and respect for religious beliefs.

London Duke Ellington Nottingham Ellington Frank T. Copplestone Albert Hall States

Honors Bride-Elect Marjorie Davis Party

Bride-to-be Marjorie Davis, set to wed Glen Gilyeat in July, was honored at a lawn party hosted by Mrs. Ballard Cooper. Guests played Monte Carlo Whist, with prizes to Mrs. Francis Davis and Mrs. Shirley Pincock, and gifts for the forthcoming home.

Marjorie Davis Glen Gilyeat Ballard Cooper South Thirteenth Ave Francis Davis Shirley Pincock

Local families enjoy fishing trips and family visits

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Weaver and relatives traveled to Mackay for a vacation fishing trip and visited Mrs. Orwenta Warner. Duane Ralphs and family returned from Phoenix visiting M. J. Oliver and Robert Oliver. L. T. Ralphs group went to Arco with stops at Idaho Falls visiting Mariner Blair and Loyd Ralphs. Pearl Corbridge dined with Verda Weaver and Ruth Bailey Friday.

Aberdeen Melvin Weaver C. N. Corbridge Varlene Corbridge Vee Ann Sallee-Lee Corbridge Ruth Bailey Denny Mackey Orwenta Warner Duane Ralphs Phoenix M. J. Oliver Robert Oliver L. T. Ralphs Roger Ralph Oneta Tucker Salt Lake City Arco Mariner Blair Loyd Ralphs Idaho Falls Pearl Corbridge Verda Weaver

Malad News Notes Vacation Visits and Local Gatherings

Emogene Smith visits Golbrook brother Reed in Cardston Canada where he serves as L D S missionary. Mrs. James T. Jones returns from a California two month visit with daughters. Wedding reception honors Mr. and Mrs. Keith John. Boy Scouts hold first camp jamboree at First Creek near Oxford Peak. Morgan Budge and family from Pocatello vacation in Malad with Budge and Dredge relatives. Ogden visitors H L Herbert and party at Barney P. Jones home on Fourth. Family fishing trips to Yellowstone Park and Island Park area involve Hendricks Gleed Daniels and Dredge relatives. Long Beach California residents Walter and Jones vacationing with Malad relatives. Castletons and Sorenson families host visitors and Sunday gatherings. Shelba Thomas returns to Logan Utah for school.

Fred Sorenson Pocatello

Unlucky 13 Avoided In Hotels And Cabins

The article notes superstition fades in the United States but many hotels, steamship cabins, and houses still skip the number 13 when labeling rooms or sections.

United States

Vacation Job Career Preview for Girls

The piece urges girls to test careers via part time summer work to curb boredom and balance fun with work. It notes timing limits train discipline, build experience, and create future opportunities through new contacts and potential entry points in chosen fields.

Ladies Auxiliary Meetings and Unity Lodge Notice

The LADIES AUXILIARY TO UNION PACIFIC OLD TIMERS CLUB holds a regular meeting Monday at 1 15 p m with luncheon served by Mrs Harry Rogers and committee. American Legion Auxiliary plans annual picnic Monday at 6 p m at A T Sahlberg home 425 South Seventh Ave. LADIES AUXILIARY TO F O E 119 meets Monday at 8 p m Trinity Parish hall with Mrs Ruth Decker in charge. UNITY LODGE 107 meets Tuesday at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Lenore Smith 328 East Maple Ave for a special business session.

Union Pacific Old Timers Club Harry Rogers American Legion Auxiliary A. T. Sahlberg South Seventh Ave Trinity Parish Hall Ruth Decker Unity Lodge Lenore Smith East Maple Ave

Turkish Arrest 6 Anti-Communists

Turkish authorities said four of six anti-Communists who arrived from Bulgaria on June 30 in a Junkers plane with two dead crew members aboard have been arrested. Two of the four face murder charges, two others as accomplices. Bulgaria demands the refugees be returned for trial. Turkey’s reply details were not disclosed.

Istanbul Turkey Bulgaria Junkers

St Louis Fashion Mirrors Youthful Campus Thinking

New York readers see how St Louis styles reflect student ideas from campuses nationwide. Surveys and designs by young hopefuls shaped summer hits in the cotton belt. Two outfits illustrate the era's demand for sun dresses doubling as dance frocks with a long bodice and expressive skirts. Paula Brooks designs highlight the trend for figures while a green white check dress features a sheath bodice and tucked border hem.

New York America St. Louis Paula Brooks

Social Situations Guide for Neighborly Conduct

A compact guide presents etiquette for business follow ups and moving day visits. It emphasizes timely follow up, avoiding negative judgments about others homes, and keeping children in check during moving activities. It advises praising positives and refraining from imposing personal preferences in conversations.

These Tips Outwit Heat

Practical ideas to beat summer heat with light clothing and breathable fabrics. Advice includes wearing light colors, roomy footwear, warm baths, and soaking hands in cold water to feel cooler during high temperatures.

Arimo News Briefs Highlight Family Visits and Trips

Arimo residents host relatives from Richmond Virginia and Stevensville Montana. Mr and Mrs Arlo Gunter take a trip to Warm River. Veda Jensen of Stevensville Montana visits Arimo relatives. Zelma Gunter's Georgia trip ends. Bobby Gunter Larry England and Leon Capell vacationing in Canada. Jensen and Ethel Vaughn attend a Jensen event in Lava Hot Springs. Ethel Vaughn travels to Logan with Montana friends.

Arimo Ed Gill Richmond Virginia Gill Thomas E. Powers Arlo Gunter Warm River Zelma Gunter Georgia Bobby Gunter Larry England Leon Capell Canada Veda Jensen Ethel Vaughn Jensen Re Lava Hot Springs Sunay Logan Montana

Mad Actors in 16th Century English Theatres

The article notes that English theaters in the 16th century catered to popular demand by staging acts featuring madmen borrowed from nearby asylums. This practice reflects early sensational entertainment and the period’s fascination with mental illness and spectacle.

Aslyums

Also Mentioned on This Page

Club East Side Leona Potter Pocatello High School Frank Welch Jeanne Kent LDS Jean Ellis Shirley Garritson Marie Davis Bonnie Cook Geraldine Ells Gloria Gunn Janeen Hill Joie Hartvigsen Dorothy Larsen Carol Gwen Bell Glenna Roberts Aberdeen News I Dee Bay North Main Malad News Emogene Smith Golbrook Reed Cardston L. D. S. Church James T. Jones California Mrs Keith John Boy Scouts of Malad Valley First Creek Oxford Peak Mrs. Morgan Budge Malad T. F. Budge J. H. Dredge H. L. Herbert Barney P. Jones S. A. Hendricks J. Guy Gleed Yellowstone Park Area Mrs. Lorin Daniels Santa Barbara, Calif Mr. Daniels George Daniels Walter D. Jones Long Beach Mrs. Jones Morgan Budge Rosell Mills Rulon Ward Kieth Budge Jesse R. Dredge Island Park Harold Castleton Leonard Castleton Garland Melvin Castleton Tremonton A. R. Castleton Pocatello Drug Co Moore Drug Co.; and Leading Dept., Drug and Health Food Stores Suoty St. Louis Fashion Center Lem Bennett's Idaho Glass & Paint Johnson Clark Edger Main A. Clark THE Pocatello Post Stevensville, Mont Margaret Gunter Pearl Vaughn Eae Kg Textron Pajamas Fargo-Wilson-Wells
Search Courier

Search the The Pocatello Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Pocatello Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication