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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1956

Page

15

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Fun Night by Lady Elks Draws Local Crowd

Preston Lady Elks hosted a Monday night at the Elks lodge with table games and a program. Jack King of Weston sang two solos with Nadine Buttars at the piano, and LaRee Croshaw staged two musical pantomimes. A group from Lois Sorensen's dance school performed two numbers. Helen Wakely, Larene Bodily, Carol Dunkley and Margaret Swainston were among performers. Door prize went to Helen Baur. Beverly Peterson won the high score with Radia Choules second. Dessert luncheon preceded the event.

Preston Lady Elks Elks Lodge Jack King Weston Nadine Buttars LaRee Croshaw Lois Sorenson s.dance_ school Helen Wakely Larene Bodily Carol Dunkley Margaret Swainston Helen Baur Beverly Peterson Rosie Nelson Lee Sant Colleen Hadfield Idella Ransom Jessie Meyers Mildred Smart Dean Sant Idana Greaves Florence Parry Grace Whitehead Marie Evans Karis Johnson Carol Condie Colleen Martin Jean Moser Eva Merrill

New Arrivals decorate Preston area with six newborns

Mr and Mrs Earl McEntire announce a boy born April 7 in Preston. Mr and Mrs LaVar Matkin of Thatcher welcome a boy born April 12. Mr and Mrs Robert Rallison of Preston announce a girl born April 13. Mr and Mrs Merlin Austin of Preston announce a girl born April 14. Mr and Mrs Verlan Maughan of Preston announce a girl born April 15. Mr and Mrs Vernon Forsgren of Ogden announce a girl born April 17. Mr and Mrs Virgil Archibald of Dayton announce a girl born April 18. Mr and Mrs Charles Nielsen of Preston route 3 announce a boy born April 18.

Earl McEntire Preston LaVar Matkin Thatcher Robert Rallison Merlin Austin Verlan Maughan Vernon Forsgren Ogden

Singing Mothers Hold No Host Party in Preston Ward

The Preston first ward mothers club hosted 60 members for an evening of photos and luncheon guided by Mary Andra Vilate Kennington Athene Hampton and Jennie Nuffer. Toastmistress Enid Fryer and speakers Gretta Nuffer Martha Seeley and Eldora Maughan led the program with entertainment, games and stunts.

Singing Mothers Preston First Ward Mary Andra Vilate Kennington Athene Hampton Jennie Nufffer Enid—Fryer Gretta Nuffer The Relief Society Martha Seeley Eldora Maughan Ellen Roberts Loretta Maughan Deana Wells Linda Poulson Louise Rasmussen Mary V. Jensen Ahn Dunbar Teen Crockett

Mrs O D Robinson Hosts Saturday Bridge Luncheon

Saturday club members met with Mrs. O D Robinson for a 1 30 dessert luncheon. Names listed include Mrs. Frank Foss Mrs. Howard Johnson Mrs. Don Smith Mrs. Lin Hale Mrs. Earl Nelson Mrs. Virgil Knudson and G W McCune. Mrs Knudson had high score with second to Mrs McCune.

O. D. Robinson Frank Foss Howard Johnson Don Smith Lin Hale Earl Nelson Virgil Knudson G. W. McCune Knudson McCune

Probate hearing on Annie Westerberg will in Idaho

In Franklin County Idaho Probate Court Vernon Westerberg petitions for probate of Annie Westerberg deceased and letters of administration with the will annexed. The hearing is set for May 14 1956 at 10:00 A M in Preston Idaho.

Frank State of Idaho Annie” i Westerberg Jto Vernon Westerberg Annie Westerberg Preston Franklin County W. Paul Merrill P. M. Condie

Local families share visits around LDS conference

Mr and Mrs Irel Myer of San Bernardino and their daughters Nancy and Ann visited Monday with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Morris Poole. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mitton and son Scott were dinner guests Sunday in Logan of Mr and Mrs Wendell Lewis. Mr and Mrs James Chadwick spent last weekend in Salt Lake City for LDS conference and attended a reunion in Provo with Don and Carolyn Chadwick.

Irel Myer San Bernardino Calif Nancy Ann Morris Poole Lawrence Mitton Scott Logan Wendell Lewis James Chadwick Salt Lake City LDS Provo

Family ties shading Utah LDS events and visits

The report records visits and church activities across Utah and surrounding states. It notes attending LDS conferences in Salt Lake City, in-law and out-of-town guests, Easter family gatherings in Preston Soda Springs and Franklin, and a DUP spring camp with a luncheon for 127. The piece highlights names such as Merl Golightly, Harley Golightly, Bruce in the mission, and local families from Clearfield El Paso Boise and Mesa.

Merl Kendalls James Wheeler Clearfield Ute Indow Charles Owens Marian Wanda Cole Clyde Porter Franklin George Alder LDS Salt Lake City Henry Smith Central States Bruce William J. ‘Dunkley Mesa Ariz Wilber. Talbot Boise Dup Ethel . Duriste Rosella Dunkley Utah Verda Beckstead Ella Howell Ida Prescott Frieda Ransbottom Olive Weaver Fern Swainstol Rosella Dunkley Viola Winward Allabell Hull

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