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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1948

Page

5

Y Teens Dinner For Mothers At YWCA Meeting

The senior Y-Teen Mothers dinner took place Wednesday in the YWCA club rooms. Beverly Zaccardi became incoming president and introduced her aunt Mrs. Mayme Zaccardi along with other girls and their mothers. Guest speaker Miss Carol Lee Weller entertained as Mrs. Morgan Hawkes praised the mother daughter bond and shared YWCA memories. Ed ith Ball chaired the Y Teen Committee with Vivian Matson and the executive director present.

Ora Geddes Beverly Zaccardi Zaccardi Mayme Zaccardi Carol Lee Weller Morgan Hawkes Beverley Hawkes Edith Ball Yteen Vivian Matson

Film Shown At PTA Meet On School Readiness

Parents of East Side Pre School P T A will view a pictorial report on a doctor’s exam of a child ready for school. The film When Bobby Goes to School plays at Franklin Junior High School Wednesday at 8 p m. The session promotes health exams, inoculations, and general fitness for prospective first graders. Program chairs are Mrs Paul W Scott and Mrs Vincent Bevis.

East Side Bobby Franklin Junior High School National Congress of Parents and Teachers Paul W. Scott Vincent Bevis

Cabdriver Milich to End Driving After Two Fatal Crashes

Solomon Milich, 63, a New York cabdriver for 37 years, caused two fatal crashes within a week. He killed a 9 year old boy in the first collision and a 55 year old man in the second. In court he tearfully told the judge he would never drive again and offered to surrender his license.

New York Solomon Milich

Cement reserves at Grand Coulee dam rival pyramids

A claim states the dam holds enough cement to construct three Great Pyramids. It anchors the scale of the project by comparing material volume to famous monuments.

Grand Coulee Dam

How To Fix Skin Blemishes With Medicated Lotion

A guide explains using tinted medicated lotion to conceal pimples while aiding healing. It suggests daytime use for quick cover up and provides care tips for oily blemished skin, noting readers can send tips to Elinor Williams. Also included is a short Spokane marriage license anecdote about a five year wait.

Elinor Williams Spokane

Saturday fund drives and sales across town raise funds

The Ninth Ward building fund committee hosts a steak dinner at 6 30 p m Saturday at the Fifth Ward church on McKinley Avenue in Alameda. Ruth Chapter OES runs a rummage sale at the USO on North First Avenue. Ladies of Portneuf Grange hold a rummage sale at 800 North Seventh Ave starting 10 a m Saturday. Third Ward Relief Society runs a cooked food sale at 10 a m Saturday at Paint Company 125 South Main. Xi chapter Beta Sigma Phi hosts a cooked food sale at Idaho Glass and Paint on North Main. Ruth Chapter holds another rummage sale Saturday May 15 at 9 30 a m at the Colored USO building on North First.

Ninth Ward Building Fund Committee Fifth Ward McKinley Avenue Alameda Ruth Chapter OES USO North First Avenue Ladies OF Portneuf Grange Ladies of the Portneuf Grange Grange Hall North Seventh Ave Third Ward Relief Society the Center Paint Co South Main Street North First

Button Front Day Time Frock With Cap Sleeves Pattern 8304

Sewing pattern notice advertises Pattern No. 8304 for sizes 12 to 42 with a button front daytime frock, two pockets, cap sleeves, and pastel fabric ideas. Readers send 25 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett at a Chicago address.

Sue Burnett Pocatello Na South Wells St Chicago

Franklin junior high Y teens tea Mothers at YWCA

Franklin junior high Y Teen group hosts a tea for their mothers at the YWCA club rooms from 3 to 4 p.m. The Newcomers Club meets at the YWCA with Dr. E N Roberts speaking on Modern Trends in Medicine. Young Matrons Club plans a mothers event at the YWCA Thursday evening. Burglars attempt safe break at Milwaukee. tear gas, fire, and window damage ensue. only a $50 unopened safe and a hair-laced comb left behind.

Franklin Junior High Franklin Junior High School Ywca Club Newcomers Club E. N. Roberts Young Matrons Club Young Matrons Milwaukee

Mystery Stones Found In Droughted Northern Lower California

Archaeologists report piles of stones raised for unknown ceremonies unearthed in a dry mesaland of northern Lower California. Local guards describe the find as an ancient ritual site with unclear purpose and origin.

Lower California

Auxiliary Celebrates Anniversary

The 17th anniversary of the Po catello Ladies' Auxiliary Patri archs Militant was celebrated at the Oddfellows hall. Mrs Maude Slingerland and Mrs Fred Smullin charter members gave a report on the history. Mrs L D Willard presided and appointed committees for June memorial ceremony and next months rummage sale. Election of Mrs Wil oe Dillon to vice president due to ill health. Out of town members served refreshments after the meeting.

Pocatello Ladies’ Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant Oddfellows Hall Maude Slingerland Fred Smullin L. D. Willard Volney Watts William Dillon Della Amos Harry Lintelmann E. S., Pilgrim Wiloe Dillon Ofice Blackfoot Blanche Rasmussen Carrie Nygard Gail Hubbell Roberts Canton

Fifth Ward Presents New Fires Theater Night

The play New Fires will be presented Tuesday at 7 p m in the Fifth ward recreational hall by the Ninth ward. Directed by Don Cole the cast includes Lucinda Andrews Matilda Galloway Susanne Toler Donna Quinn Sid Sperry Jack Anderson Stephen Santry Bill Santry Corwin Ward Phyllis Santry Georgann Carlson Anna Santry Wanda Ward Olive Santry Ivy Millward Eve Santry Grace Lillia Dick Santry Claude Lillia Dr Lynn Gray Woyd Zundel Mary Marsh all Dawn Millward Mrs Marshall Chloe Kelly Angie Sperry Melba Bullock. Donations will be accepted for the ward budget. Public is invited.

Fifth Ward Ninth Ward Don Cole Lucinda Andrews Matilda Galloway Susanne Toler Donna Quinn Sid Sperry Jack Anderson Stephen Santry Bill Santry Corwin Ward Phyllis Santry Georgann Carlson Anna Santry Wanda Ward Olive Santry Ivy Millward Eve Santry Grace Lillia Dick Santry Claude Lillia Lynn Gray Woyd Zundel Mary Marshall Dawn Millward Marshall Chloe Kelly Angie’ Sperry Melba Bullock

Best Results From Clock Washing

Margaret Minty of the University of Idaho advises using the clock to time machine washing. She notes short cycles fail to clean, while overly long cycles waste energy and may push soil into fabrics. The USDA guides suggest 2–3 minutes for silks and synthetics, 5–10 for slightly soiled cotton, 10–15 for very soiled cotton, with wool pampered to 5 minutes or less.

Margaret Minty University of Idaho Miss Minty U.S.D.A

Illiteracy Crisis in Puerto Rico Halts Education Growth

Three hundred thousand children in Puerto Rico are growing up illiterate due to a shortage of teachers and schools. The report highlights critical gaps in schooling and long term impact on the territory’s education system.

Puerto Rico

American Falls Social Items Highlight Local Visits and Events

Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Jacobsen visited Payette and attended the Apple Blossom Festival. Mother's Day dinner at Trinity Episcopal in Pocatello included wife, son, and family. Mooney and Mrs. C. F. Crow visit Reno and Mrs. Crowley plans Sacramento trip. WSCS members met at Methodist church and discussed district meetings and upcoming banquets. Young Adult work outreach planned in Jerome and Twin Falls. Rebecca meeting June 5 and May bazaar success noted. Bridge club hosted by Mrs. E. Jacobs with guests. Doerfler and family prepare for six week summer session at University of Oregon as he pursues a Doctorate.

American Falls A. R. Jacobsen Payute WSCS Methodist William England Don Zaring Charles Easley Idaho Wendell A. W. Hath Farmer’s Charles Eastey Methodist Church Jerome Twin Falls

Pioneer Social Honors Seagull Camp of Daughters of Utah Pioneers

Mrs. Mary Davidson hosted a Seagull camp gathering at 161 Park Ave to greet D U P members. Williametta Rufenacht led a lesson on pioneer childhood experiences as plans for a June Brigham Young luncheon were discussed.

Mary Davidson Annie Allredge Daughters of Utah Pioneers Gertrude Jackson Elizabeth Dunn Isabel Curl May Manders Lolia Bybee Lydia Eglert Elizabeth Howard Gladys Graham Rebecca Thompson Williametta Rosenacht

Malad Relief Society Holds Mothers Day Closing Social

The Malad Third Ward Relief Society held a Mothers Day program and closing social with over 80 women present. The luncheon preceded a lineup of jokes tributes duets readings and solos led by president Pauline Atkinson with gifts to long time and youngest mothers and attendance awards. Corsages were given and Malad Stake Relief Society Board attended as special guests.

Third Ward Relief Society Ward Relief Society Blanche Budge Elizabeth S. Jones Maude Jensen June Harding Alana Williams Hazel Williams Mary Gleed Victoria Davis Lareda Williams Karen Hartley Elaine Castleton Pauline Atkinson Esther Mifflin Ruth Richardson Jo Jones Sr Theda Hughes Millie Parry Malad Stake Relief Society Board

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