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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1948

Page

9

Newlyweds Merlin Nielson Beth Talbot Wedding Dance

Society notes report a wedding dance in Winder ward hall for Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Nielson held Friday of last week. Friends wished the couple happiness. Mrs. Nielson is Beth Talbot, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Talbot. Groom is son of Mrs. Catherine Nielson. They wed March 23 in the Logan temple.

Merlin Nielson Winder Ward Nielson Beth Talbot Orvil Talbot Catherine_Nielson Logan Temple

Camille Norton Heads Jaycettes in Officer Ball

At Randall's cafe Blue room a dinner and election meeting elected Camille Norton president Kris Davis vice president JoAnn Perkins secretary and Donna Taylor treasurer Sylvia Petterberg directed entertainment Pauline Westerberg and Betty Ruth Westerberg noted attendance. The civic concert series closes Friday with Isaac Stern as featured violinist. a bus will depart at 7 pm from Nelson's Ice Cream parlor for the 8 pm Logan tabernacle performance.

Randall's Cafe Faycettes Camille Norton Kris “Davis JoAnn Perkins Donna Taylor Sylvia Petterberg Pauline Betty Ruth Westerberg

Surprise party welcomes Egberts home from trip

Mr and Mrs George Egbert were greeted with a surprise turkey dinner and Mrs Egbert’s birthday as about 30 relatives gathered at H C Nielsen Jr home to hear about their three month trek through California Arizona and into Mexico. The Nielsen home was bright with spring flowers as out of town visitors joined the celebration.

George Egbert Melvin Clements Ronald Hogge Rigby, Ida Jess Hullingers Roosevelt Larry Seeley Craig, Colo

Social Highlights Honor Mrs Mildred Bowden at Sunday School Affair

Mrs Mildred Bowden, supervisor of the first ward Junior Sunday school, was honored at a Monday night affair hosted by FR Junior Sunday school officers at the George L Egbert home. Guests enjoyed salad and dessert, with toasts by the toastmistress Helen Beckstead and gifts from the officers.

Mildred Bowden First Ward Junor George L. Egbert Bonnie Lewis Vergean Knudsen Helen Beckstead Leotta Hammond Ruth Goff

Special Services Announced by Pastor Kunkel

The Rev J B Kunkel announces special services at the Catholic church Sunday at 8 a m. It marks the children’s first reception of the holy eucharist. Flowers and choir music will underscore the sacred rite. Relatives and Preston residents are invited.

J. B. “Kunkel Preston

Darlene Oliverson Weds Max J Coburn in Easter Home Ceremony

Mrs Clyde Oliverson announces the marriage of Darlene Oliverson to Max J Coburn son of Mr and Mrs George Coburn Weston. The double ring ceremony took place at 4 o clock Easter Sunday at the bride’s home with Pres Henry Rawlings officiating. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Frank Nilson Idaho Falls and bridesmaid Miss Margaret Keller Idaho Falls. Best man was LaMar Oliverson. The couple honeymooned in Salt Lake City and reside in Preston. A wedding dance and trousseau display followed. The Nifty Needle club met at Mary Bergquist's home with guests Mrs Marold Allen and Cassie Bergquist.

Clyde Oliverson Darlene Max J. Coburn George Coburn Weston Pres. Henry Rawlings Franklin Stake Frank Nilson Idaho Falls Margaret Keller LaMar Oliverson Dee Oliverson Salt Lake City Preston Whitney Gym Trousseau Oliverson

BPW Club Group Attends Logan Dinner Meeting

A Preston group of BPW members traveled to Logan for a dinner meeting hosted by the Logan Business and Professional Women's club at the Blue Bird. The evening featured Imperial Glee Club music, a Jewel Jacobsen directed symposium, and an address by Lilian Majally of New York. Attendees included Phyllis Tanner and six others, with Brigham City and Tremonton clubs also represented.

Preston Logan Logan Business and Professional Women's Club Imperial Glee Club Jewel Jacobsen Lillian Majally New York National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Phyllis Tanner Lois Goaslind Virginia Peterson Elda Carlson

Lucy Hendricks Hosts Gratia Club Evening

Lucy Hendricks acted as hostess for the Gratia Club with special guests Ruby Kilgore and Sylvia Malmberg. The event featured spring flowers, a hot dinner served from small tables, and bridge. Prizes went to Sylvia Malmberg Allie Packer and Etta Gibson.

Gratia Club Lucy Icks Ruby Kilgore Sylvia Malmberg Allie Packer Etta Gibson

Ora Erickson and Ralph Nelson Wed in March Ceremony

Ora R. Erickson and Ralph A. Nelson were married March 21 at the groom’s brother and sister in law’s home. The ceremony was officiated by Bishop B W Winwara Jr with matron of honor Mrs. Nelson and best man as witnesses. A spring ensemble and red rosebud corsage adorned the bride. Attendants included Emma Nelson Lillian Radford Olga Nelson Farold Robinson Vern Radford Benta Wheeler and Alma Nelson. A wedding dinner followed.

Ora R. Erickson Ralph A., Nelson Ray Nelson Clifton B. W. ‘Winwara Nelson Emma Nelson Wellsville Lillian Radford Preston Olga _Nelson Farold Robinson Vern Radford Benta ‘Wheeler Van

Firemen Respond to Two Minor Fires in Preston

Firemen were called to two small blazes last week near Preston. An oil stove caused minor damage at R. C. Swenson’s confectionery on Friday, and a chicken coop outside town burned on Saturday.

Preston R. Co Swenson

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Camille’ Norton Jaycettes Mrs. Egbert Arthur Wallgren Bayona Club Rayona Club Sylvan Malmberg Hattie Greaves Inez Allen Eloise Kross Atha Call Joylene Hobbs Jayleen Hobbs Veda Hobbs Jessie Whitehead Franklin Cen Paul Davis Celma Randall Kliss Davis Darlene Oliverson Max J. ‘Coburn Needle Club Mary Bergquist Marold Allen Cassie Bergquist BPW Lucy Hendricks Allis-Chalmers West Oneida Curlain Argain Ralph A. Nelson Enhanc Way Priscilla Veys
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