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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1948
Page
5
Mrs. Helen Sobel of New York City lived up to her rating as the expert bridge player in a decisive bidding display. Her performance highlights a strong field showing in major clubs and tighten the race for top honors.
Outstanding woman bridge player Mrs. Sobel wins the masters mixed team-of-four title at the national tournament in Chicago alongside teammates Margaret Wagar of Atlanta and Arles H. Goren plus John R. Crawford of Philadelphia. Her precise plays over the hand lead to a six-odd plan, including careful heart and diamond plays that thwart North’s defenses.
Katherine Cornell, noted actress of Buffalo New York, inherited $300000 outright from her father Dr Peter C Cornell in a will probated in surrogate court. The item also notes a Limberlost swamp in Indiana being named for hunter Limber Jim McDowell who vanished for days with his companions unaware of his fate.
Hollywood academy members visit the private Academy theater to watch themselves in classic films. Ramon Navarro and Mae Murray receive big reactions while Ingrid Bergman Judy Garland and others study old techniques. The elite crowd roars at vintage cinema including Wings and The Ten Commandments.
Indianapolis police rushed to a grocery after a burglar alarm. They found no burglars, only two cats stirring up the scene by knocking boxes and triggering the bell. In the Azores, natives harness sheep to wagons as beasts of burden.
Radiant Afternoon club held a dessert luncheon and bridge games Tuesday at 1 15 pm in the Masonic temple. Hostesses were Mrs George Kerr Mrs L W Wilkinson and Mrs R W Bockman. High prize went to Mrs Louise Dremolski who also won the door prize. Members listed include Mesdames Morrell Holder Dremolski Perry Strow Ewer Porges Manning Bachelor Collins Jover Campbell Garey Wilson Schneider Woodhams Page and Halsey.
Notarized statement lists publisher editor and business manager of The Pocatello Post Boise and Pocatello ownership details. It names Pocatello Post Publishing Co. as owner with stockholders led by A C Willemsen and others from Idaho Utah and California. Average monthly circulation 207, with bondholders none. Signed by Lester C Giauque business manager and notarized September 30 1948.
St Anthony's hospital guild hosts a festive fair at Memorial hall from 2 to 11 pm with booths selling organdy aprons dolls flowers bulbs canned goods and edible gifts. Guests can enjoy turtle races a puppet show dancing with Louie Weertz and an orchestra for evening entertainment.
Visitors from Yardley Pennsylvania are Mr and Mrs F W Tomlinson Sr at the home of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs F W Tomlinson Jr of 945 East Lander. They will stay several weeks. Mrs Veda Satterfield of Ann Arbor Michigan visits with her parents Mr and Mrs A Y Satterfield on a combined business and pleasure trip to the west. Her work with the Cancer Society at the University of Michigan and with the Children’s Society of Michigan continues as she plans to return home next week.
Cygnets club members gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Lee Andrus home 492 Wayne with Mrs. LaDene Brower hosting. A supper was served at small autumn decorated tables. Rex Olson led pinochle, with Mrs. Harold Drier winning all cut, Mrs. Chris Hatton awarding the floating prize, and Mrs. Merrell Brower receiving the consolation. Others included Mesdames George Allen Verl Bell Len Bergendorf Dolores Daniels Shirley Peterson Ralph Rossiter and Dwayne Seisser. Next meeting set for October 11 at Mrs Browers 920 South
The Beauceant social order invites Knight Templar wives and widows to a pot luck supper and meeting Monday at 6 pm in the Masonic temple. Members bring covered dishes. meat and rolls provided. Nonmembers may enjoy lounge entertainment. reserve by calling Mrs. Morrell or Mrs. Harms.
Mrs Charles Johnson of Idaho requests boys pattern ideas as girls patterns flourish. Two toy sets shown easy to sew for active boys. Pattern 8238 offers a skirt for sibling outfits. sizes 2 14 years. Pattern 8155 covers sizes 1 6 years. yardage noted for size 2. Each pattern priced 5 cents, order 25 cents coins per pattern to Sue Burnett at Pocatello Post. FASHION offers Fall and Winter sewing data.
Miss Dorothy Weber of New York City will be the principal speaker for the Methodist Youth Fellowship sub-district rally hosted by the local MYF at the Methodist church on Tuesday October 12 at 530 pm. Visitors from Ashton Idaho Falls Shelley Blackfoot Aberdeen and American Falls plan to attend.
The fall election at Pocatello High School concluded with freshmen Richard Jensen Jimmy Pugmire and Bill Craven winning seats as senators. Class officers will be elected from each class after a full week of nominations primaries results campaigning and final voting. Beginning Oct 4 Chieftain staff will sell Fox Intermountain student courtesy cards to raise funds for a journalism department press camera.
The group gathered Thursday at the new hall for a buffet lunch. Leal Griggs Marie Buckles Helen MccAughey and Betty Rouse attended. Plans were made for a rummage sale on October 15 at the USO hut on North First Avenue and volunteers were urged to donate clean usable goods. Call 2127 M or 8332.
A brisk feature on a doll's wardrobe crafted for a young girl, detailing an exquisite bridal set and the appeal of a complete dress accessory collection for playtime. Includes notes on fabric choices and styling ideas suitable for gift giving.
Britannica notes flawless emeralds are rare and about twice the price of similarly sized diamonds. It adds that albino individuals most often occur among Indians in Arizona and Mexico.
Mrs. Loomis hosted her bridge club at her Woolley apartment on Wednesday evening. Dainty refreshments preceded games with Esther Bailey high scorer and Jack Bish low. Also present were Mrs. Herbert Carlyle Thurmah Ogee Jr. Mrs. Kenneth Reynolds Mrs. Lee Walton and Mrs. Elaine Seav
A reader complains housework is dull then is urged to observe paid female labor downtown The piece argues most steady jobs bore workers yet even a housewife can be her own boss and adjust her schedule If she compares to other jobs she may see housework is not duller than many roles for women
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