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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1948

Page

5

Fredrickson and Rogers Tie Nuptials at Idaho Falls Temple

Esther Rogers and Arnold Frederickson wed in a ceremony at the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. The couple’s reception followed at the LDS Sixth Ward, with a lace table, three tier cake, and floral arch. The bride is from Roberts and a Pocatello graduate. the groom served in the European theater and attended Idaho State College. They will reside at 704 South Hayes Ave.

Esther Rogers Guy Rogers Roberts Arnold Frederickson Hannah Fredrickson South Arthur Ave Idaho Falls LDS Sixth Ward C. B. McCurdy Marilyn Harmon Calvin McCurdy Logan Hawkes Fredrickson Pocatello High School Gate City Idaho State College

Legion posts grow in Indianapolis

American Legion National Headquarters reports 59 giant posts formed in 1947 each with 2,500 plus members. Post No. 1 in Obama Neb retained the world’s largest Legion Post status with 18,811 members in 1947.

Indianapolis American Legion Obama Neb

East Side and West Side Roundup in Pocatello

Local notes from Pocatello include Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Hansen and children returning from Ashton. Maxine Merrill arrives for the work week after a bus ride, sporting a new short coiffure. Mrs. Earl Oviatt attends a Third Ward party in a metallic blue ensemble. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Bill Osborne host Orville Spendlove and children Gerry and Janis from Ogden. The Irish Gig social is planned for Thursday at the Fourth Ward hall. Mrs. G. M. Dean and daughter Marjorie, LL.C. student, shop for spring footwear.

Maxine Merrill Third Ward Earl Oviatt Bill Osborne Orville Spendlove Ogden Utah Gerry Janis Osbornes Pocatello Stake Special Interest Group Pocatellans Fourth Ward G. M. Dean Marjorie Ll.c

PTA Elects New Officers at Central Council Meeting

The Central Council P T A elected new officers led by Mrs. William Orr as president and Mrs. J Bryan Blackhurst as first vice president. Other officers include Mrs. E P Holladay second vice president Mrs Sam Scott secretary and Fred Pauley treasurer. Total Pocatello PTA membership listed at 2537 with several school units named.

Central Council P.T.A W. L. Hadley William Orr J. Bryan Blackhurst E. P. Holladay Sam Scott Fred Pauley Pocatello P.T.A Franklin Junior High Irving Junior High Jefferson Emerson Tyhee High School Bonneville Eastside

Plans for Old Folk's Party in Lava Springs

Plans are completed for the annual Old Folk's Party to be held March 25 in the recreation hall of the LDS church with dinner in the afternoon and a dance in the evening. Organizers include Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bloxham and Fargell Rowsell. Marley orchestra from McCammon will provide music.

Lava Hot Springs LDS Church J. R. Maughan Ray Bloxham Fargell Rowsell Marley Orchestra McCammon Lillie Willmore MIA Lava Ward

Princess Elizabeth Expected to Have Baby This October

Buckingham Palace sources say Princess Elizabeth is due in October. The palace declined comment, noting she has limited public appearances and five engagements left this year. The royal tour to Australia and New Zealand plans exclude Elizabeth and Philip and their private trip was cancelled.

London Elizabeth Buckingham Palace Palace Philip Australia New Zealand Canada United States

Rhubarb Venerable Medicine for Over Four Millennia

Britannica asserts rhubarb has served as medicine for more than 4600 years, highlighting its long history in healing practices across civilizations.

Miss True Elected To Head Beta Sigma Phi Chapter

New officers were elected at a Bannock hotel chapter meeting of Beta Sigma Phi. Barbara True became president with Frank Bozzi as vice president, Wendell Marshall as treasurer, Marlene as recording secretary, and Virginia Denham as corresponding secretary. Mary Alice Swanson and Freddie Adolph were named city council representatives. Prof Russell Mann from Idaho State College spoke on New Art Materials from War Research, and Miss Virginia Derham hosted luncheon.

Beta Sigma Phi Bannock Hotel Barbara True Frank Bozzi Wendell Marshall Marlene Recording Virginia Denham Mary Alice Swanson Freddie Adolph Phillip Smith Marlene Stafford William Norman Russell Mann Idaho State College Art Department Virginia Derham

Visiting Miss Jean Neil Sen in Logan with Mother

Special to the Post reports Blackfoot resident Miss Jean Neil Sen spent the weekend in Logan visiting her mother over the holiday period.

Blackfoot Jean Neilsen Logan

Cortez and Marigolds Discoveries and Dye History

Cortez first found marigolds during his Mexican invasion and used them as a court flower for the Montezuma royal house. After destroying the botanical garden he reportedly took seeds back to Spain for cultivation.

Cortez Montezuma Botanical Garden Spain

Complexion Care for Girls The Powder Puff Duty

A soiled puff harms adolescent skin and spreads bacteria from vanity case to face. Replace and wash puffs regularly, using flat puffs in compact refills that fit vanity cases. Clean pads prevent pimples and flare ups in teens, stressing routine hygiene for dressing table puffs.

Leese Elected President of Whittier PTA

Jim Leese was chosen president of the Whittier PTA for the next school year. He will be joined by Paul Scott as vice president Evelyn Holman as secretary and William Bartz as treasurer. The officers were elected at the regular Monday meeting at the Whittier school. Dan Martin spoke on What the Freedom Train Means to Us and Whittier students sang the Freedom Train Song. Cub scouts led a skit with several members. two were absent due to illness. Room awards went to Mrs Gottier and Mrs Gee.

Jim Leese Whittier Pta C. N. Fisher Paul Scott Evelyn Holman William Bartz Leese Martin Whittier Donald Walker Larry Walker Richard Marshall Gerald Duffin Delbert Duffin Raymond Hansen Dale Taylor Boyd Worley David Worley Richard Green Noel Cobia J. L. Sheppard Darrell Rasmussen Mrs. Gottier Mrs. Gee

West Frankfort Unique Post Offices Separate Stations

West Frankfort Illinois stands as the only U S city with two independently organized post offices within its boundaries. Mail addressed to West Frankfort or Frankfort Heights arrives at separate stations, with Frankfort Heights having had its own post office before West Frankfort expanded to surround it.

West Frankfort United States Frankfort Heights Ill

Badges and insignia created for rank in Revolutionary War

George Washington devised badges and insignia to identify officers during the Revolutionary War when uniforms were scarce. His men lacked standard gear, so distinguishing marks helped leadership recognize rank on the battlefield.

George Washington

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