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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1943

Page

5

Star Dust Promenade Dazzles Class of 1943

Stella Boothe profiles the Junior Prom of the class of 1943 directed by Leon Smith Clarice Condie Francine Dunkley and Gerald Greaves. Merlin Smith and his orchestra performed as blue and white stars and streamers lit the gym. Masine Condie sang Stardust while Glenda Smith led a promenade through a red star entrance.

Merlin Smith Leon Smith Clarice Condie Francine Dunkley Gerald Greaves Cleo Smith Masine Condie Glenda Smith J. Neff Boothe Ed Smith Leslie Dunkley Pern Condie Seymour Greaves

Mrs Maughan Attends PTA Board Meeting in Twin Falls

Mrs Sroward Maughan state PTA president traveled to Twin Falls to attend a two day board of managers meeting on April 6 and 7. The event replaces the annual state convention and focuses on wartime parent and teacher issues. She officiated the installation of Twin Falls PTA council officers Monday.

Sroward Maughan P.T.A Twin Falls Board of Managers

Luncheon Follows Prom Attendance At Jack's Cafe

Faculty Wives club entertained husbands at a luncheon after the Junior Prom held at Jack's cafe last Thursday evening. Lyle Shipley, with Mrs Shipley, performed a musical program. Arrangements were led by Mrs Thatcher Handley, Mrs Lynn Lawrence and Mrs DeLamar Palmer.

Jack's Cafe Lyle Shipley Shipley Thatcher Handley Lynn Lawrence DeLamar Palmer

Children Gather To Honor Aging Mother Mary Louise Smith

About fifty children and grandchildren gathered at daughter Jennile Barton’s home to honor Mrs. Mary Louise Smith who, despite frail health, enjoyed the family visit. Loved ones traveled from Pocatel lo Malad Logan Utah and Salt Lake City to celebrate.

Mary Louise Smith Jennile Barton P. L. Carver Pocatello Kenneth G. Smith Jack Kelley Malad George Smith Grace Dunkley Logan Utah W. M. Windsor Salt Lake City Vauna Barton

RaONA Club Social Held At Gibson Home

Mrs R B Gibson and Mrs Marvel Duruster hosted a Raona club social Friday night at the Gibson home. Mrs Mildred Anderson and Mrs Hattie Greaves won score prizes as spring flowers decorated the living room.

R. B. Gibson Marvel Dursteller RaOna Club Gibson Mildred Anderson Hattie. Greaves Soe Etpelon Jeanetta Swenson Palmer Boo Malice Club Grace Valentine Donna Hansen Carol Condie Mattie Lewis

Talent Find Dorothy Tanner AC Talent Find

Dorothy Tanner a freshman at USAC and daughter of Mrs. G L Tanner of Whitney was named Talent Find of the Year for piano performance. She studies under Mrs. George Paull and was recognized at a college assembly sponsored by the Logan Kiwanis Club with a ten dollar gift.

Dorothy Tanner USAC G. L.tanner Whitney Miss Tanner George Paull Shire Logan Kiwanis Club

Open House Celebrates Morgan Wray Engagement and Visits

Sunday open house at Weston home honors Sgt. B. M. Morgan and bride to be Miss Joy Wray of San Jose California. Attended by parents and friends, the event marked her first Cache Valley welcome during Morgan’s two years overseas. Morgan stationed at Chico Field Cal. Joy Wray Morgan later left for duty.

B. M Sam) Morgan Joy Wray San Jose California Sgt. Morgan Weston BE. B.’ Morgan Platt Green Leon Hawkes Preston

Bits O' Blarney at Preston Junior High in April

Preston Junior High presents a two act operetta Bits O Blarney in the high school auditorium on April 16 1943 at 8 15 pm directed by Lyle Shipley. Cast includes Peggy Jean Meek Jenalee Weaver Patric Junior Christensen Robert Keith Shipley Mary Faye Spilsbury Bonnie Candle Mike O Noole Blair Gibbons Agnes Ray Ona Hawkes Mary Voyn Griffeth Rosie Barbara Cafferty Bet ty B Funk. Chorus has sixteen boys and sixteen girls with sixty five students total involved. Scene set in modern Ireland. Admission free and public invited.

Preston Junior High School Lyle Shipley Peggy Jean Meek Jenalee Weaver Patric Junior Christensen Robert Keith Shipley Mary Faye Spilsbury Bonnie Candle Mike O'Noole Blair Gibbons Agnes Ray Ona Hawkes Mary Voyn Griffeth Rosie Barbara Cafferty Betty B. Funk

Pinochle and Bridge Socials Highlight Weekend

Mr and Mrs Merlin Smith hosted twelve guests for a pinochle party with a two course luncheon at 8 30pm Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Cyril Maughan and Mr and Mrs Keith Campbell. Six couples joined the Poage home pinochle club for a Saturday evening with a tulip centerpiece and prizes to Mr and Mrs Ray Bright and Mr and Mrs R R Rowell. Mrs Hattie Wallgren led a bridge party for twelve with a luncheon. The Gay Nineties club enjoyed an afternoon of work and sociability at Mrs Dan Taylors. Betty Goff celebrated her eighth birthday with seven friends and a luncheon and gifts.

Omer Bangerter Bountiful Omer’ Bangerter Jr Utah Aston Dowd Bridge Club Goldie Petterberg Margaret Nelson Dowd Lorna Dunn Mrs. Dowd Merlin Smith Cyril Maughan Keith Campbell Robert Poage Ray Bright R. R. Rowell Hattie Wallgren Inette Wilson Edna Eames Coral Hollingsworth Dan Taylor Betty Goff J. C. Goff

Mink Creek Honor Given to U S Army Captain Ross Peterson

Captain Ross Peterson of the U S Army received honors at a Mink Creek Chapel program on Sunday evening. He and his wife Pauline spent a few days in Mink Creek on leave from duty. Lionel Keller and Delbert Keller spoke, with other local performances and readings featured. A private Wayne Larson also visited on furlough, and local families hosted gatherings and a benefit dance to raise funds for a Mink Creek ward member.

Ross Peterson U S. Army Mink Creek Ross Alvin Peterson Pauline Captain Peterson Delbert Keller Lionel Keller Lionel U.S. Army Adam Keller Edna Nelson Eugene Ohyerson Vernon Jensen MaRue Keller Vaughan Larson Dallas Keller Mr. Dunkley Whitney Don Niece Crance Betty Lou Wilde

Welcome home dance for Doran Barlow in Mink Creek

A welcome home dance for Doran Barlow who has just returned from an LDS mission was held in Mink Creek Thursday evening. Russell Nelson of Ogden has been home for a few days visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nelson.

Weaver Brothers Amos Belnap Boise B. G. Weaver LeRoy Hull Weaver Doran Barlow Mink Creek Russell Nelson Ogden Oscar Nelson

Thatcher High Stage Operetta Delights Local Audience

Thatcher headlines report a successful operetta directed by Raymond Webb titled Tune In. Local residents Ida Condié, Mr and Mrs Forman, Panters, and Gray family members appear in social notes. District No 13 to hold annual school election April 16 and Junior Prom set for April 9 at Thatcher High. George and Perry return from Ogden to manage farm duties.

Ida Condié Soda Springs Thatcher High School Raymond Webb Dean Panter Wilford Panter Preston Dan Corbett Grace Donald Panter Fonette Panter Clark Gray Loran Westover Thatcher High George Perry Ogden

Bennett Family Relatives Visit and New Baby Arrives

Summer visits by Mr and Mrs Dale Bennett motor to Mink Creek on Sunday to see Mrs Bennett's mother. Mr and Mrs Aroet Bennett and family drive to Hyde Park to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Dean Panter welcome a baby girl born Monday.

Mrs Dale Bennett Mink Creek Mrs. Bennett Dean Panter

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Stella Boothe Pyrex Reed's Riteway UBS Eva Ladies’ Literary Club Edna Earnes Ida Byvans Gegrand Cannon, Jr Chico Field Cal Mrs. Morgan Ervon Cole George Wiinn Opal Wion Bangerter Cole B.P.W Paull Erwin Splitsbury William Davis Willis Hendricks Boo Malies Junior High Modern Ireland Leah Knudsen Thelma Crockett Preston, Idaho Poage Wayne Larson U. S. Army Anne Larson Phil Bell Winston Havens Marion Jensen Douglas Nelson Dwight Wilde Thatcher Charles Forman RAYON Cea BF Smart Are Creels
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