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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1955

Page

10

Junior Auxiliary Elects Officers

American Legion junior auxiliary meeting held March 25 at the home of Mrs. Bonnie Ward approved officers: Jerry Ward president, Lee Auger vice president, Nikki Hansen second vice president, Trudy Davis secretary, Sally Puhkman assistant secretary, Sandra Nielsen chaplain, Janet Owen sergeant at arms, Lou Ann Fifield assistant sergeant at arms. Pan American discussion and refreshments served.

American Legion Bonnie Ward Jerry Ward Lee Auger Nikki Hansen Trudy Davis Sally Puhkman Sandra Nielsen Janet Owen Lou Ann Fifield

Bridge Party at Knight Home in Daffodil Decor

Five couples attended a bridge club dinner at Bruce Knight’s home Saturday evening. Guests included the Solleys Acocks Weber Kulms and the Stevenses. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Solley tied for high score at bridge.

Knight Home Bruce Knight Ata Bridge Club Earl Solley Robert. Acock William Weber R. M. Kulm Frank Stevens Henry Egbert Dale Eck Weston Savoy Uddy Riverside

Legion Auxiliary Eligibility Noted for Junior Members

A member of the American Legion is eligible to join the junior auxiliary, signaling potential inclusion of younger volunteers in post activities and programs.

Legion

MIA Music Festival Set For Next Tuesday Evening

MIA will present a music festival next Tuesday at 8 p m in the stakehouse. The program includes mixed numbers ladies and men's and special numbers by 95 voices with a string orchestra under John Manning. Chorus numbers directed by Mrs Coy Manning and Orval Neeley. Francine Oliverson will be the piano accompanist.

Oneida Stake Mia John Manning Coy Manning Orval Neeley Francine Oliverson

Banida Reunion Set for Saturday

The Banida ward reunion will be held Saturday in the want recreation hall. A dinner will be served at 1 p.m. under MIA officers. The program runs at 3 p.m. by the Sunday school, followed by a dance at 9 p.m. All former ward members are invited. Mrs. Martha Seeley hosted Kathryn Shumway’s piano recital March 31 with 10 solos and a reading. A girls’ trio sang two numbers and refreshments were served to forty.

Banida Ward Want Recreation Hall MIA Martha Seeley Kathryn Shumway Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Miss Shumway Janet Peterson Ann Seeley Kathere Shumway

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Jay-Cette Meeting At Merrill Home For Easter Plans

The Jay-Cettes monthly meeting was held at Mrs. LaRue Merrill's home Monday evening. Elaine Belnap organized Easter favors for hospital patients while Betty Karren led the Cancer Society drive. Members will color eggs Friday for the chamber of commerce Easter egg hunt and a monthly cookie or cake raffle was won by Mrs. LaRae Merrill. A salad luncheon followed for Elaine Belnap Joyce Gumell Louise Drury Betty Karren Irene Cole Colleen Rosen Maurine Ainscough and Mrs. Merrill with miniature Easter bonnets as favors.

LaRae Merrill Jay-Cette Elaine Belnap Joyce Guimell Louise Drury Betty Karren Irene Cole Colleen Rosen Maurine Ainscough Mrs.Merrill

Easter Cantata in Preston Ward Tells of Thorn Crowned King

A cantata titled The Thorn Crowned King will be presented next Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the Preston 2nd Ward under the direction of Mrs. C. M. Crabtree with Lorna Kay Peterson as accompanist. The program features solo, duet, and quartet numbers and the public is invited.

Preston 2Nd Ward C. M. Crabtree Lorna Kay Peterson

Raona Club Hostess Mrs Crabtree entertains for 12

Mrs C M Crabtree hosted the Raona club Friday evening at her home. A 7 30 luncheon was served to 12 with guests Doris Butters Sue Merrill and Fanette Porter. Bridge followed with high score to Jeanette Swenson low to Sue Merrill and all-out to Inez Allen. Spring flowers adorned the living room.

C. M. Crabtree Raona Club Doris Butters Sue Merrill Fanette Porter Bridge Jeanette Swenson Inez Allen

Oneida and Franklin M-men Gleaner Easter Dance

The Oneida and Franklin stake M-men and the Gleaner Easter dance are set for Saturday at 8 30 p m in the Oneida stakehouse. Lee Wheeler's orchestra will play the music and prizes will be awarded. A small admission will be charged with gentlemen and ladies admitted free.

Oneida and Franklin Stake M-men Gleaner Oneida Stakehouse Lee Wheeler

Elda Carlson Chorus Invited to Sing at National Convention

Elda Carlson's chorus has been invited to perform at the National Federation of Music convention in Twin Falls on April 15. The group will present a 20 minute program during the Friday night session and has earned broad recognition in southern Idaho for its concerts.

Elda Carlson National Federation of Music Twin Falls Idaho

Andrew Suebert Melds 1800 in Fourhand Pinochle

In four-hand pinochle Andrew Suebert achieved an astounding 1800 meld score with a double spade run and a double pinochle, a rare combination.

Cottonwood Andrew Suebert

Engagement announced for Miss LaRene Christensen to Don Rae Evans

The engagement of Miss LaRene Christensen to Don Rae Evans is announced by the bride elects parents Mr and Mrs J Auraul Christensen of Preston. Both graduates of Preston High School in 1953, they are employed locally. No definite wedding date is given.

LaRene Christensen Don Rae Evans J. Auraul Christensen Presthon Stanley Evans Preston Miss Christensen Preston High School Business College Evans

Community Guests At Ward Dedication And Visits

Lillian and Clair Weaver of Salt Lake City visited with Ralph Gayman and attended the Whitney ward dedication. Sue Dandridge of Pasadena visits with Mrs. Tyra Hull Eichert and as a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Gayman. Various relatives travel for Easter and family gatherings across Utah, Idaho, and California.

Lillian Weaver Clair Weaver Salt Lake City Vivian Weaver Lewiston, UI Ralph Gayman Whitney Ward Sue Dandridge Pasadena Tyra Hull Eichert Idaho Leo Halliday Margo and Larry Howard Hall Sonia Day Lanae Day Logan Dean Reese Julia Fellows Wayne Stoker Neldon Wilde Donna Mecham Wendell

World War I Vet Carl A Hausner Dies in Mink Creek

Carl A Hausner 65 of Mink Creek died at home Saturday due to a heart ailment. Born June 20 1889 in Denmark he moved to Mink Creek in 1907 and farmed. A World War I veteran he served in the U S Army Signal Corps. Surviving sister Christine Hausner of Mink Creek. Funeral services held today at the Mink Creek LDS ward chapel with burial in Mink Creek cemetery by American Legion Post 34 Preston.

Carl A. Hausner Mink Creek Denmark Carl A Caroline M. Neilson Hausner LDS J. Lloyd Christensen American Legion Preston

Boise Gardener Advice On Planting And Garden Design

Emerine urges gardeners to consider Boise street paving when planting. He recommends beans shallow, spider seeds deep, and mixing flowers with weeds. He likens garden beds to familiar local landmarks and emphasizes practical planting depths.

Boise Fd Emerine Gardners Boise Street Warrison Boulevard Statter Rose Hill

Mrs Ellis Johnson Hosts Pals Club Gathering

Mrs Ellis Johnson hosted her ALS club associates at her home with Mrs Vanza McClellan leading a book review of My Heart Lies South. Dessert luncheon followed for Jean Davies Adele Cox Norma Smith Colleen Rosen Valera Parry LaRae Jorgensen Joan Seeley Mary Lou Moser Francine Oliverson Cheryl West and Phyllis Acock. American Legion banquet attendees included Mrs Deane Auger Mr and Mrs Robert Ward and Mr and Mrs Don Bergquist with Pres Serlena Howard officiating.

Vanza McClellan Jean Davies Adele Cox Norma Smith Colleen Rosen Valera Parry LaRae Jorgensen Joan Seeley Mary Lou Moser Francine Oliverson Cheryl West Phyllis Acock Deane Auger Robert “Pete” Ward Don Bergquist American Legion Bancroft Serlena Howard Auger Mrs. Ward Sixth District

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