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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1953

Page

12

Weston Neighborhood Notes and PTA Fun Night

Weston PTA sponsored its annual fun night in the district school gym with a carnival and lunch to raise funds for school improvements. Marlene Buttars hosted a pink and blue shower at the Rubén Buttars home honoring Nadeaux Buttars. guests included Joan Johnson, Nola Crook, Ruth and Lael Feller, Venice Buttars, and Vivian Schwaneveld.

Marlene Buttars Ruben Nadeaux Buttars Joan Johnson Nola Crook Smoot Wyo Francis Allen Ruth Lael Feller Cove Donna Laura Venice Buttars Vivian Schwaneveldt Vera Nielson PTA Jesper Rasmussen Logan Hospital Howard Rasmussen I. W. McKay Weston Ward Dayton Ward Teenettes Ruby Nash Karen Tingey LaVon Williams Jesse Griffeth Dillon Mont Paul Taylor Griffeth Whitehall Leon Taylor Mary Mariah McKay Salt Lake City Harlow Bassett Tooele LaVell Keller Keith Morgan Charles Buttars Keith Buttars Pocatello James Lannan Myron Fennesbeck Spencer Winn Fairview DeLamar Palmer George Fredrickson Betsy Blackfoot William Dance Lee Schvaneveldt John Schwartz Dale Schvan LaDell -Tingey California Fort Ord Calif Delbert Schwaneveldt Lyman Anderson George Taylor Mildred Pickett Peggy Preston Maurice Tingey Willis Shar Lewiston Melvin McKay Ogden

Weekend visitors and church events noted in Salt Lake City region

The column lists weekend visitors including Orval Benson family and Howard Swainston group in Salt Lake City. It mentions dinners with Prescotts Griffen and Swenson in Logan, varied church talks, youth program involvement, and local social activities at the Swainston and Dunkley households. Fielding Winward group staged a skit and Miamaids performed a one act play during Mutual night.

Orval Benson Larry Salt Lake City Howard Swainston Lanette Lee Prescott Merlin Griffen Logan Erma Lee Prescott Ronald Swenson Grace Stewart Kaysville Norman Corbridge Great Lakes Theron Rawlings Stake High Council Lanette Swainston Webb Talbot William Dunkley Boise Theron Swainston Clair Judy Preston Judy Swainston Lawrence Mitton and Boyd and Scott Ruth Ann Lewis Mildred Cole Venna Oliverson Kate Swainston Wanda Cole Salt Lake Marcus Weaver Weaver Claudia Ogden B. V. Larsen Nanette Pocatello Lawrence Mitton Mutual Fielding Winward Ken Porter Merediah Foster Pat Swainston Carol Dunkley Margaret Chadwick JoAnn Alder Margene Porter Sharon Ann Beckstead Boy Scouts Merlin Swainston Mia Maids

Day ton Family Visits and School Program Highlights

Dayton residents host relatives from San Diego Roberts and Mackay share social calls. Logan trip honors Fred Smith’s 83rd birthday as district schools stage a Dayton ward program with PTA leaders presiding. Day ton MIA performed a three act play in Clifton drawing a large crowd.

Lottie Collett San Diego Matie Atkinson Elbert Dalley Diane Roberts Tone Dalley E. O. Bergeson Logan Bergeson Fred Smith Dayton Mia Clifton Josephine Olsen Mackay S. C. Crookston Dayton Linrose Dayton Ward Recreation Hall Lorna Phillips PTA Prin. W. W. Condie Cecil Adams Margaret Hobbs Sidney Sparrow Orson Nelson Paul Naef Fern. Larsen Estella Hill Emma Shepherd Mae Jensen Lola Shepherd Leone Archibald Margaret Nelson

Elvin Cutler Pledges Civic Support for Business and Youth

Elvin Cutler pledges to assist local business promote new industry and help youth find city employment. He commits to continuing the recreation program and cooperating with civic and recreation facilities.

City pledge stresses financial obligations and welfare

A city administration pledges careful planning and adherence to financial duties while continuing current programs and pursuing needed changes to benefit all citizens. The statement emphasizes progress and responsiveness to the community’s welfare.

Preston civic leader Dunn seeks reelection as mayor

Mr. Dunn, a WWII veteran and long time Preston resident, has chaired the Franklin County Selective Service Board and led multiple civic efforts. As mayor for two years he reduced city indebtedness and oversaw water system improvements while pledging further city improvements if reelected.

Preston Dunn

Wayne Evans A Lifelong Franklin County Leader

Wayne Evans has lived in Franklin County all his life born at Riverdale He has owned farming and business property and runs a business for 17 years He was Republican County Chairman for 10 years and active in county and city affairs He served on city council led the county Red Cross chapter and held Fish and Game Association roles He advocates progressive aggressive city government with low taxes and needed improvements.

Wayne Evans Franklin County Riverdale Evans County Red Cross Fish and Game Assn

Elvin's Deep Ties to Preston and Civic Service

Born in Preston and lifelong resident Elvin is a college graduate who has spent years teaching local children. For four years he supervised the health program in county schools as County Superintendent, and he owns a Preston home with long familiarity of tax money use. He remains active in civic groups and is a current Preston Lions member.

Preston Elvin Preston Lions

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