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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

3

Women of the Moose Meet in Moose Hall

The Women of the Moose gathered in Moose Hall on Thursday July 14 with newly elected officers presiding led by senior regent Louise Eckersley. A pot luck supper preceded the meeting and refreshment committee members were Lorene Howell Mary Cameron Valean Bowden Beulah Hanorg Lyla Andrus and Tillie Gravatt. Mr and Mrs Nate Block plan a Sunday departure for Sun Valley for a weeklong vacation.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Lodge Louise Eckersley Lorene Howell Mary Cameron Valean Bowden Beulah Hanorg Lyla Andrus Tillie Gravatt

Lago Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

The Lago couple Mr and Mrs Michael Mickelson celebrate 50 years of marriage with a July 19 reception at Lago ward chapel. Born in Denmark, Mickelson arrived in America at eight and helped found Gem Valley. He has served as bishop, justice of the peace, and farmer. His wife Sarah Harris Mickelson, born 1880, led Relief Society in Lago ward and worked with 4-H. They have seven children, 30 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

Lago Michael Mickelson Lago Ward Logan Latter Day Saint Temple Mickelson Hjorring Denmark Gem Valley Bannockstoke Cache National Forest Sarah Harris Alex Josephine Weaver Harris Clark A Franklin Mickelson Lago Reno Mickelson Grace

Fall fashion trends excite wearable elegance in postwar style

Women's wear editor notes fall wartime era fabrics return with fine workmanship. Portland trip reveals skirts 12 to 14 inches from floor and belts reemerge with Chesterfield coats. Broadcloth and deep pile fleeces lead, dresses gain puff collars peplums and floating panels with satin slippers at lower prices.

LaReine Wraspir Pocatello Montgomery Ward Reed Portland Multnomah

Impressive candle light rites at Zeta Pi initiates eight

Preston Zeta Pi sorority held candle light ceremonies at Patty Aller's home last Thursday. Co hosts Mrs Betty Worthen and Miss Carol Hansen served refreshments. A brief meeting preceded the rites as eight pledges Rozanne Hawkes Geraldine Doney Vonda Oliverson Marilyn Cole Betty Griffeth Bonnie Drury Rachel Cole and Shirley Page were welcomed as active members.

Preston Zeta Pi Patty Aller Betty Barbara Worthen Carol Hansen Rozanne Hawkes Geraldine Doney Vonda Oliverson Marilyn Cole Betty Griffeth Bonnie Drury Rachel Cole Shirley Page

Cold Creek Ideal Picnic Site

Aberdeen members and 75 local Moose members and their families enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Cold Creek grounds. The event featured chicken and ice cream, prizes, contests, and races with men competing in horse shoe stakes while women socialized. The afternoon offered fun and freedom for children and adults alike.

American Falls Aberdeen Oer Order of the Moose Cold Creek Tom Tibor Gene

Seven Idaho Communities Send Dancers To Festival

Spectators will enjoy a ballroom dance festival at Halliwell Park Saturday evening under the LDS Second Ward. About 600 participants and a 200 to 300 voice choir directed by H. L. Fawson will perform. Admission is free with gates at 7:45 and the show starting at 8:30. Groups from Idaho Falls Bancroft Grace Downey Lost River Blackfoot and Pocatello join the event.

Elmer Parkins Pocatello Halliwell Park LDS Second Ward H. L. Fawson Joseph Croxall Croxall Idaho Idaho Falls Bancroft Grace Downey Lost River Art Blackfoot

Editor Thanks Reader for Anonymous Contribution

An editor expresses gratitude for a contribution left on a note under the telephone. The piece humorously cites Methuselah’s long life and spartan eating, framing the anecdote as a light aside in the Women’s Page.

Families Visit as Guests Stay Two Weeks

Mrs. Herbert Wright and her two sons arrive from Grand Junction Colorado to spend two weeks at the W S Berger home. Dr and Mrs Corwin E Groom host Mrs Ralph H Brown and her son Michael of Spokane. Mrs Brown is Elinor Collins sister of Mrs Groom and a former Poca tellan. Several parties honoring Mrs Brown are being held.

Herbert Wright Maxine Berger Grand Junction Colorado W. S. Berger Corwin E. Groom Ralph H. Brown Michael Spokane Brown Elinor Collins Groom Pocatellan

Annual Doll Show Friday at four playgrounds in town

Recreation Director Wayne Booth announced the third annual doll show will be held Friday at Irving Alameda Franklin and Ross playgrounds. Eligible entrants are ages 14 and under with prizes for largest smallest oddest oldest largest collection and best dressed doll. Judging times are 1 p m Irving 2 p m Alameda 3 p m Franklin and 4 p m Ross.

Irving Franklin Alameda Ross Wayne Booth Recreation Department Booth

Baptists Celebrate At Briggs Cabin Near Ketchum

Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Briggs and daughter Mona hosted a buffet supper and watermelon bust at their Spruce Creek cabin, Wood River country. Guests included Pocatello Baptist Summer Camp attendees and families from Caldwell Idaho Falls Redlands California Pocatello.

Fergus Briggs Mona Spruce Creek Wood River Ketchum Pocatello J. H.S Whitsell L C. Mylerberg Cederberg Gordon Hynes Redlands University Redlands California Becky Lou Beazley Caldwell Connie Shipp Idaho Falls Marlene Teeples May MacMillan Marjorie Foss Lowell Tice

Radio Neophytes Appear as Guests in City Contest

Winners of the city recreation announcer contest were guests on Jimmy Martin's Pocatello Youth broadcast. Participants from Franklin Alameda Irving and Ross wrote scripts and competed for top honors and swimming pool passes awarded by Recreation Director Wayne Booth.

City Recreation Jimmy Martin

Toastmasters Charter Granted at Shamrock Gala

A Toastmasters International charter was awarded July 18 at Shamrock for a new club limited to thirty members developing after dinner speaking talents. Don S. Bailey accepted the charter. district 15 governor Mrs. Tate spoke as guest of honor with David Tate of Boise in attendance. Fifty nine guests heard two minute table topics and speeches by O G Roche and Jack Knowles. Lew Harrison gave the invocation and officers include Bailey president, Wally Hardy vice president, Ed Chally secretary, E H Johnsonmeyer treasurer, Harold Hoge sergeant at arms, L W Davis deputy governor, Paul Scott educational chairman.

The Shamrock Toastmasters International Toastmasters Club David Tate Boise Idaho District 15 M. E. Rupp Bill Welton Ross Waters John Wurster Bill Bouch Dick Carter W. W. Halsey Lew Harrison H. N. Hubbard Perry Boee Jack Knowles Hugh Maguire O. G. Roche M. L. Skinner Pat Wallace Lynn Weller Wayne Smith Joe Sebesta

Pastry Shells Hold Shape Without Pan Grease

The pastry shells will retain their form if the pan is not greased before baking. This tip advises skipping greasing to keep shells from spreading or weakening during heat.

Scotts Return From Coastal Visit With Family

Mr and Mrs Sam Scott and their children Billy and Sandra completed a two week trip to the coast They stayed with Mr Scott's sister Mrs A W Baker and family in Seaside Oregon The journey ended with a stop at Shore Lodge in McCall for reservations en route home

Sam Scott South Fourth Avenue Billy Sandra Coast Seaside Oregon Scotts Mr. Scott A. W. Baker McCall Shore Lodge

Social Calendar Notes From Local Groups

The Paint ers Auxiliary hosts a monthly social in the Mirror Room at Hotel Whitman at 8 p m Thursday July 21. Brotherhood of Railroad Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and Ladies Society plan a family picnic at Ross Park Friday from 2 p m with cards, dinner at 5 p m and desserts provided by the lodge. Central Christian Women meet at Mrs Fred Smullins 215 North a avenue Friday July 22 at 1 30 p m. Juniors Woodmen Circle hosts a swimming party Thursday at Ross Park at 2 p m with refreshments. Y ettes of the YWCA hold a lar lar covered dish dinner Thursday at 7 p m at the YWCA club rooms. The Ladies Auxiliary of BRT cancels its Thursday meeting.

The Painters’ Auxiliary Hotel Whitman Ed Trahant Brotherhood of Railroad Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and Ladies Society Ross Park Central Christian Council Women’s Council of the Central Christian Church Fred Smullin North A Avenue Supreme Est Woodmen Circle

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