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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1948

Page

5

Thimble Club Meeting Hosted at Mrs Dean's Home

The Woodcraft Thimble club met at Mrs Della Deans home on Wednesday with a dessert luncheon at 1 15 p m A short business session was held followed by cards High score in bridge went to Mrs Zoe O Malley high in 500 to Mrs Della Allsworth and the all cut award to Mrs Frank Regan Present were Mesdames Jeanette Pabst Mary Brown A L Brandt Bessie Moore Alice Jarmack Doris Martin Helen Johnson Ella Apkerman Elin Friedel Mable Makinson Bessie Atkinson Ferne Hull Ada Cummings Guests were Mrs Adah Sorensen and Mrs Margaret DeLong.

Della Dean Lucy Forster Minnie Watson Woodcraft Thimble Club Mary Brown A. L. Brandt Bessie Moore Alice Jarmack Doris Martin Helen Johnson Ella Apikerman Elin Friedel Mable Makinson Bessie Atkinson Ferne Hull Ada Cummings Adah Sorensen Margaret DeLong

Dorsey Ties Knot With Copa Cabana Dancer in Atlanta

Band leader Tommy Dorsey married Copa cabana dancer Jane New of New York in Atlanta on Saturday. It is Dorsey’s third marriage.

Atlanta Tommy Dorsey Jane New New York Dorsey

Mrs Gunn Hosts Ladies Auxiliary Social Meeting

Mrs Gunn of 1426 E Center St hosted the Ladies Auxiliary monthly social for Machinists 271 to 198 on Friday March 19. Games yielded prizes for Mrs Leonard Seeles and Mrs Sam Morris. Easter decorated refreshments were served to a large group including Walter Simmons and others.

Ben Gunn E. Center St Leonard Seeles Sam Morris Walter Simmons Lamar Perkins Frank Houghes Rulon Teeples Leslie Dawson Cecil Anderson Walter Fagan Emory Wood Homer Martin Howard Spencer George Seeles Frank Brodt

Nut travels tale spans oceans from California to England

A walnut shell with a note from A P Young was cast into the California sea in 1932. Guests at a Southend party found the nut in 1934 and presumably tracked its voyage across the Atlantic.

California A.P. Young Southend England

Largest gold nugget on record named Welcome Stranger found in 1869

The Welcome Stranger nugget weighed 15742 pounds and was discovered in 1869 in a rut by a cart, lying just inches below the surface.

Luncheon Honors Past Presidents of Electa Kensington Lodge

Electa Kensington Lodge hosted a covered dish luncheon on Thursday at Trinity Parish with 14 past presidents as honored guests. Mrs. Theo Anderson presided at a brief meeting, new member Ruth Denham joined, prizes were awarded to Mrs. Maggie Hackworth and Mrs. Charles Dustin, and about 39 members attended along with several guests.

Electa Kensington Trinity Parish L. E. Shaw Myrtle Cobb Peggy Olsen Edna White Charles Lattin Christine Willecke Theo Anderson Ruth Denham Maggie Hackworth Charles Dustin Lucille Wilson Muriel Foss

Community notices and club meeting updates

Rhythm Club dance at LDS Institute ISC features George Harts orchestra with dancing at 9 p m. Pocatello social agencies council meets Monday 1 15 p m at Hotel Whitman led by C Wayne Tucker Mae Kirchner directs Red Cross program. Moose Women plan a Hobo Supper Thursday 7 p m in Moose Hall. Pocatello high PTA meets Monday 8 p m room 2. officers elected. film shown with Rev Ed Cunningham. Y Teen Irving Junior High noon meeting to hear Mrs T J Conlin on Charm in Health. Franklin Y Teens meets Tuesday noon. seventh grade hears talk on Books. Girl Scout Leaders Association meets Tuesday 8 p m First Congregational church led by Miss Madeline Garvin and Mrs C Hill. L A OF FE 119 Ladies Auxiliary travels to Idaho Falls Tuesday April 6 by chartered bus. RSVP Mrs Louise Myler by March 30.

Council OF Social Agencies Pocatello PTA Pocatello High School Parent, Teachers Association Ed Cunningham Irving Junnior High Irving Junior High School T. J. Conlin Franklin Franklin Junior High School Girl Scout Leaders Association First Congregational Church Madeline Garvin C. Hill L.A F.O.E Idaho Falls Louise Myler

Reminder for Motorists on Steering Lubrication

motorists are reminded that a car steering mechanism contains many moving parts that require regular lubrication at set intervals to prevent wear and ensure smooth operation.

Power of Kilowatt Hours Compared to Monument Climb

The article compares one kilowatt hour of electricity to the energy required to climb to the top of the Washington Monument 35 times, illustrating vast energy use in a relatable way.

Washington Monument

Curtains By Mrs Anne Cabot Pattern No 5760

Homemakers get spring decorating ideas with tailored drapes pinch-pleated curtains and draped tie-backs with pleated valance. Complete measuring instructions valance sketches and finishing details are explained. Send 15 cents coin and 1 cent postage plus name address pattern number to Anne Cabot Pocatello Post 530 South Wells St Chicago Ill.

Anne Cabot Pocatello Post South Wells St Chicago, Ill

Moon mapping via radar may reveal lunar surface details

Radar could create a map of the moon by receiving radio echoes. Scientists believe radar studies may expose surface irregularities and features.

Moon

Revere court martial acquittal cited by Britannica

Encyclopaedia Britannica notes Paul Revere faced a court martial for disobeying orders but was acquitted. The incident is cited as part of his early military service before his famous lantern ride.

Paul Revere Encyclopedia Britannica

Slim-Lined Toys Subtract Many Pounds

Style expert Mrs David Reaman outlines spring fashion tips to slim the figure. A model wears a gray crepe dress with slanting tiers to elongate the silhouette while accessories like a white eyelet hat and gray stockings maintain a continuous color line for a slimmer look.

College Gym Good Working Spot

Alicia Hart argues that college girls should attend gym classes and sports like swimming tennis and golf to develop physical grace and confidence. Those who skip such activities may struggle to find recreational outlets and social engagement after college.

Alicia Hart

Longest Poem The Mahabharata Timeline

The Mahabharata is described as the world's longest epic begun in 500 B C and completed about 1200 years later, reflecting a vast Hindu literary tradition.

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