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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1949

Page

5

Chapter Honors Mrs. Cecil Swanson With Special Session

Radiant Chapter No. 61 in Pocatello hosted a special session to honor Mrs. Cecil Swanson of Payette as Worthy Grand Matron of Idaho. The event included a luncheon at the Hotel Bannock, a school of instruction, and an evening initiatory work session with introductions of grand officers and visiting dignitaries.

Cecil Swanson Payette Grand Chapter of Idaho Order of the Eastern Star General Grand Chapter Radiant Chapter Hotel Bannock Masonic Temple

Alpha Omicron Pi Elects Officers at Idaho State College

Alpha Omicron Pi initiates a new term at Idaho State College with Marianna Hahl of Colorado Springs as president. New officers include Myrna Garrison as vice president Betty Coons as recording and secretary Bonnie Burton as treasurer Uoah Hull as door keeper Lee Erickson as Pan Hellenic delegate Judy McQuillan as study officer Betty Coons historian Doris Cold scholarship officer and Pat McDevitt press representative. The national group forms Mountain district covering Colorado Utah Idaho and Montana with Ogden headquarters and district director Mrs. Ted G. Schmidt. Alumni advisory board members are Lorene Hendricks Mrs. James E. Howard and Mrs. Frank Golob. Meetings set for Mondays at 7 PM in the Student Union building.

Alpha Omicron Pi Idaho State College Marianna Hahl Colorado Springs Colo Myrna Garrison Pocatello Betty Coons Rupert Bonnie Burton Uoah Hull Jerome Lee Erickson Twin Falls Pan Hellenic Judy McQuillan To Dragma Doris Cold Pat McDevitt National Organization of Alpha Omicron Pi Mountain District Colorado Utah Idaho Montana Ogden Ted G. Schmidt ISC Lorene Hendricks James E. Howard Xi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Frank Golob

Miss Miriam Hansen Weds Hugh McNair in Spokane Ceremony

Miss Miriam Hansen, Cassia county home demonstration agent, married Hugh W. McNair September 4 in Spokane Washington. The couple exchanged vows by Rev Lyman Winkler at the bridegroom’s aunt's home with a reception following. The bride, a Winchester High School graduate with a B S in home economics, taught in Grangeville before moving to Burley. McNair, a Montana State Teachers College graduate, will teach in Bozeman where they will reside.

Burley Miriam Hansen Cassia County Hugh W. McNair Spokane Wash Lyman Winkle Coeur d’Alene Presbyterian Church Vern Warren Marion Jones Richard Hansen Winchester High School University of Idaho Grangeville McNair Montana State Teachers College Bozeman

Retiring Malad Stake Primary Board Honored

The Malad Stake Primary Board and workers were treated to a tea in the Malad First Ward recreation hall. The room featured fall decorations and roses. Gift and corsage presented to each retiring presidency member Mrs Edgar Thorpe and Mrs Arch Nalder poured with ward presidents assisting. New presidency named Elaine Castleton Gwen Ward Sigrid Smith and Jean Smith.

First Ward Edgar Thorpe Arch Nalder Agnes Horsley Sylvia Sparks Laura Smith Shelba Dredge Elaine Castleton Gwen Ward Sigrid Smith Jean Smith

Ride-a-Wee Club Meeting at Myrtle Brothers Home

The Ride-a-Wee club met at 1010 E Sublette on Friday September 16 with members Emma Foster Ethel Smith Cora Richmond Martha Terry Kathleen Little Mary Cameron Mary Hoult Allene McMillan Berniece Fowler Rose Sept and Blanche Westergard attending hostess Myrtle Brothers served a delicious lunch Mary Cameron won the door prize. MALAD Mr and Mrs Mart Goddard were honored at a recent wedding reception after their Evanston Wyoming marriage Florene Facer is the former Moyle Facer and the couple will reside in Malad.

Myrtle Brothers E. Sublette Emma Foster Ethel Smith Cora Richmond Martha Terry Katherine Little Mary Cameron Mary Hoult Allene McMillan Berniece Fowler Rose Sept Blanche Westergard Malad Mart Goddard Evanston Wyoming

Mrs Simmons Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon

The Woman's Society of Christian Service circle met Friday for a dessert luncheon at 425 South Eleventh hosted by Mrs Walter Simmons with Mrs Gladys Tates assisting. Devotions by Mrs C A Stauber themed You are the church. Mrs Edward Parsch led a business meeting planning fall and winter activities. Eva Imes guest. Members listed.

Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Walter Simmons South Eleventh Gladys Tates C. A. Stauber Edward Parsch Eva Imes Simmons E. S. Pilgrim Oma Run‘nion Nora Hayden Ross Fox William Larsen E. A. Reisinger Karl Johnson Paul Sample W. D. Crompton

Echo Camp Opens Season With Luncheon Social

Echo Camp DUP opens its fall season with a Friday luncheon at Mrs Idalia Huff home. Sept 16 marks May Garvin birthday with a birthday song and corsage. A brief business meeting followed. Elda Tuttle led the lesson Those who come in 49. Rejima Halliday sang with Idelia Huff at the piano. Mrs Anna Edward delivered a humorous reading.

Echo Camp DUP Idalia Huff May Garvin Elda Tuttle Rejima Halliday Idelia Huff Anna Edward

Fireside Session at Downey Hosts Talk on Ten Commandments

The Cambridge Fireside at the Lovell Lake home featured Bishop Wayne Penrose delivering a talk on the ten commandments. Attendees included Dorene Price Dennis Hadley Wayne Kingsford Brent Sorenson Moonyeen Wilding Chell Coffin Janice Lake leader G. F. Dewey and the Lake family. Light refreshments followed.

Mrs Bert Hard Group Hostess Leads September Meeting

Woman's Society of Christian Service circle 3 of the Methodist church met Sept 16 at Mrs. Bert Hard's 960 West Clark. Devotion by Mrs. Downard quoted Why Go to Church. Missionary boxes for Japan arriving noted. Members present listed. Plans made for Dec 3 bazaar lunch and new year books distributed.

Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Bert Hard West Clark Hard C. Edmonson Clara Downard Walter Oelwein Japan J. R. Mooney Mesdames R. H. Cleare Warren Vickrey Nathaniel White W. J. White

Officials Return Rupert After Western States Meeting

Ron Hawks sheriff and Jake Wall probate judge of Minidoka county returned Saturday from Boise where they attended the meeting of probation and parole officers of the western states.

Rupert Ron Hawks Jake Wall Minidoka County Boise Probation and Parole Officers

Chapter Calls Special Meet at Ruth Chapter No 3

Ruth Chapter No 3 C ES met in session on Thursday September 15 with 100 members and guests present. Daisy Reamer Past Matron of Cyrene Chapter No 851 Chicago welcomed. A special meeting was set for Friday September 30 for petitions initiation and affiliation ceremonies plus visit by Mrs Cecil Swanson Idaho Worthy Grand Matron. A banquet precedes the meeting with tickets by calling 68 R3 or 2843. Refreshments followed. committee chaired by Mrs Marge Paulson with several aides named.

Daisy Reamer Cyrene Chicago Ill Cecil Swanson Idaho Masonic Temple Marge Paulson Mesdames Laura Rabourn Amelia Parker Martha Gathe Alyce Paulsen Dagney Peterson Maxine Plastino Ruby Banberg Gladys Pinkerton Kathleen Anderson

Social calendar items for club meetings and events

Welcome Wagon club hosts a 1 p.m. bridge luncheon at Hotel Bannock inviting all newcomers. Associated Women's Club sponsors a Silver tea at Ross Park Women’s Clubhouse Sunday Sept 25 from 2 to 5 p.m., chaired by Mrs. Oviatt with Miss Burnice Wilson as co-chair. Ladies Society to B of LF and E meets Friday at 8 p.m. in WCW hall. Women's bowling league moves to Friday at 6:15 p.m. Irene Dahlstrom presides. Delta Kappa Gamma holds fall season luncheon Saturday Sept 24 at noon in IOOF hall, first fall meeting.

Welcome Wagon Club Bannock Associated Women’s Ross Park Oviatt Burnice Wilson Ladies Society WCW Hall Irene Dahlstrom Delta Kappa Gamma IOOF

Williams daughter graduates from Idaho Falls Hospital School

Miss Louise Williams, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur T Williams, graduates from Idaho Falls Hospital School of Nursing marking a step in her medical career.

Louise Williams Arthur T. Williams Idaho Falls Hospital School of Nursing

Oldest Washington Apple Tree Planted in Vancouver 1670

A historical note indicates the oldest apple tree in Washington State was planted in Vancouver in 1670. No additional context or sources provided.

Washington State Vantcouver

Nurse Completes Special Training At Johns Hopkins

Norma Cranney of Burley has completed a 16 week course in operating room aseptic technique at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore. A graduate nurse from LDS hospital Salt Lake City, she earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in 1948 and has worked at the veterans hospital in Salt Lake City. She observed heart surgeries including blue baby cases by Dr Blalock. Donna Dell joined her from Salt City for the trip through the East. Cranney returns to the veterans hospital September 22.

Miss Cranney Blalock John Hopkins i Donna Dell Salt City New York Washington D. C Chicago East The Veterans Hospital

Birthday Shower Honors Sponsor Ellen Raether

Y Ettes honored their sponsor Miss Ellen Raether with a birthday handkerchief shower at their covered dish dinner on Thursday evening September 16. A cake was presented by Mrs. Jean Pellum. A brief meeting followed as plans were announced to send another box of clothes and household goods to the club's adopted family in England. Twelve members attended.

Y-Ettes Ellen Raether Miss Raether Jean Pellum Kay Burt England

Preston Social Notes Spotlight Retiring LDS Officers

Preston Mutual officers of the LDS First ward honored retiring members with swimming and a steak dinner at Dowhata attended by 38 guests led by Mrs. Preston Taylor. PickWick club event in Dayton featured Mrs. Carl Mortensen host with special guest Mrs. Joel Peterson. Mrs. Spencer spoke on children's books, followed by a business meeting. Ariel Hawkes was elected president and Norma Howells vice president for the coming year.

Preston LDS First Ward Dowhata Preston Taylor PickWick Club Carl Mortensen Dayton Joel Peterson Spencer Ariel Hawkes Norma Howells

Mrs Randall honored in family birthday observance

Mrs Joan Randall was honored last Thursday at the Davis home by family members for her birthday anniversary. Fall flowers and a decorated cake graced the table with couples including Mr and Mrs W L Randall Mr and Mrs Max Randall Mr and Mrs Donald Randall Ogden Mrs Wanda Dockstader Cedar City and Mr and Mrs Davis listed among the attendees.

Randall Preston Joan Randall Ralph Davis W. L. Randall Max Randall Donald Randall Ogden Wanda Dockstader Cedar City Davis

Thursday Club Meets at Oneida Station Breakfast

Members of the Thursday club enjoyed a no-hostess breakfast at Oneida Station last Thursday. After a morning meal they played bridge with Mrs. Phil West and Mrs. Don Smith tying for high score.

Preston Oneida Bridge Phil. West Don Smith

Mrs Poole Hosts Preston Club Dessert Luncheon and Bridge

Mrs Alice Poole entertained club members and Mrs Colleen Martin with a late summer themed gathering. A dessert luncheon preceded bridge with high scores earned by Mrs Merl Farnes and Mrs Colleen Martin.

Preston Alice Poole Colleen Martin Merl Farnes Martin

Preston Hostess Heads Prolific Ppmochle Club Evening

Mrs Clarence Call hosted her Ppmochle club Thursday with special guests Mrs Owen Beazley Mrs Bart Bowden and Mrs Elvin Cutler. A plate luncheon was served from small tables with floral centerpieces. Score awards were given to Mrs Nahum Porter Mrs Ones Baur and Mrs Bowden.

Preston Clarence Call Owen Beazley Bart Bowden Elvin Cutler Nahum Porter Ones Baur

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