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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1948
Page
5
New York fashion notes celebrate beruffled cotton petticoats with multiple layers and sheer overlays. Designers like Madame Cadoux showcase elastic girdle tops to smooth waists and allow three ruffled petticoats, while pastel lace edged cottons and bright print chiffons gain spotlight under summer dresses.
Local notes report visits among residents including Dr and Mrs Alex Kruegar Ashton and Mr and Mrs Kirk Starling Lava Hot Springs. Several out of town guests seek health baths Kemmerer and others.
Two Bronx policemen on their beat spotted a patrol wagon marked as property of New Rochelle New York. They could not locate the driver and the incident was recorded by United Press.
Patterns for a 16 18 and 20 inch Miss Ballerina doll outfits including a lace trimmed dress and white veil. Instructions cover panties slip housecoat and finishing steps with pattern No 5635 and Bride outfit 5108. Order by sending coins and 1 cent postage per pattern to Anne Cabot Chicago Ill.
Mrs Annine Lisa Thornley and Miss Mary Thornley spent two days in Pocatello as guests of Mr and Mrs Rod Lish and sons. Mr and Mrs Clair Davis and daughters left McCammon for Los Angeles California. Mrs Boyd remembered as LaPreil Gittens visited from Salt Lake City. The Thacker couple from Robin stopped in McCammon en route to Pocatello. The Kimmell family and Linda Lou spent Monday in Pocatello on business.
The Pocatello Fire Department ladies met at 624 North Seventh Avenue hosted by Mrs. Frank Conley. A dessert luncheon followed with games. high score went to Mrs. LaVerna Bronson, consolation to Mrs. Vivian Minor, all-out award to Mrs. Etta Cousins, and a birthday gift to Mrs. Marie Hill.
A model demonstrates converting a square scarf into a strapless bra top for old play clothes. The scarf is diagonally folded, tied in a back knot, with points pulled to front and tied between bra cups for draped coverage. Alicia Hart reports.
The Radiant Afternoon Club held its final meeting of the season in Trinity Parish hall at 1 15 p m on Tuesday. Guests included Mrs S C McGinnis of Spokane. Hostesses served a dessert luncheon. Prize winners at bridge were Mrs Dufford Mrs Schneider Mrs Turner and Mrs Manning.
The Ladies Circle of the Congregational church sponsors a rummage sale Saturday at the old USO on North First Ave. Doors open at 9 30 a m.
The staff and inmates at Laconia State School have eaten 700 pounds of smelts seized from poachers after a municipal court order.
Bannock County War Mothers traveled to Boise to host parties for veterans at the Veterans Hospital and the Old Soldiers Home. Led by Anona Ashton with co-chair Luella Sorenson, they hosted 125 veterans with piano, cowboy music, a magician, and ice cream and cake refreshments.
The Rockland Relief Society closed its season with a social hosted by visiting teachers and class leaders who were honored and given potted plants. Guests included Mrs. Vera Barkdull and Mrs. Pearl Thatts of the Stake Relief Society. Meetings resume in September.
Friends announce Mrs Edward Quinlan has been discharged from Schiltz Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since April 28. She is convalescing at home. Mrs J Moncher and daughter Mrs Josephine Mason of Rupert visited the Piersons and Doerflers Monday. Mason will teach Home Economics at the high school next year.
Florence Illinois reports no rent ceiling concerns. A survey of the fishing town of 150 near St. Louis found every citizen owns his own home, indicating stable housing and no OPA rent disputes.
The Goodwill club of G.I.A. 423 held its annual lilac breakfast at Mrs. Martha Thomas's home north of the city on Tuesday morning. Guests included Mes dames Audrey Merritt Madeline Vogt Sarah Burton Rebecca Erickson Beryl Andersen Julia Toute Mary Brown Tommie Lee O Connor Georgie Tuck Eula Ogee Gertie Myers laudewn Mattie Dunham McDermott Nellie Neelan Baker Anne Milner Martha Thomas Della Dean Audrey Hayes Jessie Swanson. Corsages of lilacs and honeysuckle were given. Prizes went to Beryl Andersen high score Gertie Myers all-out and Nellie Neelan door gift. Helpers were Della Dean Audrey Hayes and Jessie.
Mrs Milton Whitworth hosted the Belletrist Club at her Malad home on Monday afternoon. Mildred Haterly state home demonstration agent led variations for meals and oven cooked meals with a luncheon for members and guests including Mrs John South Mrs Golen Sweeten Sr Mrs George Sweeten Mrs Bertis Call Mrs Dan Tovey Mrs R V Daniels Mrs Edward Wright Mrs Sheldon Holmes Mrs Moyle Facer and Mrs Golden Willie.
The last declining religious sect known as Shakers now has only 63 surviving members in the United States. Members do not marry and the group has dwindled steadily. One of the oldest Shakers, Miss Annie Stephens, died in Pittsfield at age 87.
Dutchess County Sheriff C. Fred Close warns pilots to stop flying low over the county likening them to grass cutters. He says low flights disturb cattle and other stock and cause trouble in the area.
Guidance for making comfortable washable overalls for children using gay checked plaid cotton or seersucker with a Scottie appliqué. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage and your name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot Pocatelle Post Chicago IL
A New York UP report notes signs of monotony in marriage as couples limit social life and skip personal hobbies. It highlights a vast veteran assistance effort at Masonic Veteran Headquarters with jobs secured for thousands of veterans.
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