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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1943

Page

5

Double wedding at Franklin Stake chapel in Ogden Utah

Bishop C Earl Goaslind united two couples from Ogden Utah in a double ring ceremony at 4 30 p m Mrs Ray Merrill played Lohengrin Wedding march and The Sweetest Story ever Told The couples William E Boyer and Helen Annette Mitchell and William Leo Marshall and Gwendolyn E Laird exchanged vows all four born outside Utah but employed in Ogden and to reside there after the ceremony

Franklin Stake First Ward C. Earl Goaslind Brden Utah Ray Merrill Lohengrin

Ladies Literary club hosts final guest day at Cutler home

The Ladies Literary club held a last guest day at Mrs A R Cutler's home with co host Mrs Clifford Warr. Spring flowers enhanced the setting. Mrs Goes Green delivered an able book review of We Took to the Woods by Louise D Rich. Vocal duets by Mrs Erwin Spilsbury and Mrs Alvin Carlson with pianist Mrs William Davis. Refreshments served by the hostesses.

Ladies Literary Club A. R. Cutler Clifford Warr Louise D. Rich Goes Green Erwin Spilsbury Alvin Carlson Wiliam Davis

Miss Condie Jean Smith Birthday Party Addressed

Miss Condie Jean Smith celebrated her seven teenth birthday with a Wednesday evening party on April 14 attended by Dorothy Nelson Phyllis Hollingsworth Clarice Condie Dorothy Hollings worth Francine Dunkley Mary Lou Maughan Maxine Condie Mildred Palmer Erma Merrill and Barbara Hansen. A supper followed by social time concluded the gathering. The Fourth ward MIA held its closing social Tuesday at the old opera house with a program and dancing led by Harland Simmons and Miss Anna Hansen.

Condie Jean Smith Dorothy Nelson Phyllis Hollingsworth Clarice Condie Dorothy Hollingsworth Francine Dunkley Mary Lou Maughan Maxine Condie Mildred Palmer Erma Merrill Barbara Hansen Fourth Ward Harland Simmons Anna Hansen

A T F Club Meets At Mrs. Annie Palmer Home

The A T F club gathered last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Annie Palmer’s home. Members sewed and enjoyed sociability with refreshments served.

A.T.F. Club Annie Palmer

First WAAC Lieutenant Merrill promoted and deployed

Franklin County’s Lt Maxine Merrill the first WAAC member from the county has been on a ten day furlough in Preston and Salt Lake City left Friday for Washington to resume duties. She was promoted to First Lieutenant after enlisting last August and first Instructions in Des Moines on September 10.

Maxine Merril Franklin County WAAC Preston Salt Lake City Washington, D. C Maxine M. O. Merrill Oveda Culp Waac’s Des Moines Salt Lake

No Hostess Dinner for Mrs Larson Bridge Club

A no-hostess party for Mrs Abner Larson's bridge club was held at the Larson home last Saturday. A two course dinner was served at 8 30 with red sweet peas and white iris on the table. Pinochle was the evening game and the score honors went to Mr and Mrs Harlan Simmons.

Abner Larson Bridge Club Larson Harlan Simmons Pat Horton Rulon ‘Hansen Pickwick Club Sarah Jensen Ottella Tyndall Delpha Wiser Zelnora Anderson

Mrs Boothe Attends Boise TB Confab and Talks War Time Health

Mrs J Neff Boothe attended the Idaho Anti-Tuberculosis convention in Boise. The theme urged vigilance against the plague amid war conditions, noting Idaho’s low death rate but need for 150 beds for isolation. School testing showed 22 positives, requiring X rays and medical readings. The Preston Ladies Service club met, pledging to buy bonds and support USC book drive amid community health efforts.

J. Neff Boothe Idaho Boise Utah Franklin County Toda

Stake Primary Board Re organized At Franklin Stake Officers Meeting

The Franklin Stake officers met Sunday afternoon and reorganized the Stake Primary. Vera Cole moved to Ogden as first counselor replacement, Coral Cartwright moved to Ogden to make her home, Udell Bodily became first counselor, second counselor position open. Nettie Nielsen released as activity leader. other board members retain positions. The rest of the notes cover family birthday observances, book club meetings, bridge social, and a Red Cross First Aid course completion with certificates pending.

Franklin Stake Vera Cole Ogden Coral Cartwright Udell Bodily Nettie Nielson

Talent shines in student piano recital and community gatherings

Miss Joyce Harris presented in a piano recital at the Paull home with a varied program including Nevin Goddard pieces and works by Beethoven and Rachmaninoff. The Weaver family hosted a gathering honoring Private Harold Dean Gayman with musical performances and readings. Local clubs named officers and hosted meetings with Easter themes and culinary demonstrations.

Joyce Harris Alvin Harris George Paull Paull Weaver Earl Weaver Harold Dean Gayman Bald Weaver, Jr Jenalee Weaver Marcus Weaver Olive Sue Murdock Salt Lake

Temple Dedication Bond Drive Observed in Ward Gathering

Fairview residents Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson Lewiston Utah visited Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Darvin Andrews and family. Gladys Kent Crockett California and Mr. and Mrs. Orson Olsen Richmond Utah visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Smith and family. The Bodilys and Luann joined S C Hampton for Sunday in Franklin. Loann Bodily returned home after a stay with grandparents. A temple dedication program Sunday evening featured Henry Rawlings speaking on the bond drive urging members to give. The program included Clarice and Gray Cole with Vera K. Cole accompanying, a temple building story by Mrs. Donna C. Gilbert and a solo by Mrs.

First Second Ward Martha Geddes Harold Dean Gaymon Clilroy California DeWitt Swainston Ralph Roderick Milton Owen New Zealand Dennie Marian Smith William Johnson Lewiston Utah Darvin Andrews Gladys Kent Crockett, California Orson Olsen Richmond Fiday Melvin Smith Robert G. Bodily Luann Franklin S.C. Hampton Loann Bodily Salt Lake Temple Henry Rawlings Clarice Gray Cole Vera K. Cole Donna C. Gilbert Darwin Andrews Hyrum Jones Providence Laura Jones Logan

Religious Meeting Highlights From Preston Ward

Clara Larsen of Mink Creek attended with Mrs Cole and others. Prayers were offered by Richard Smith and William Wiser. The closing song was Hosannah Anthem and Spirit of God Like a Fire is Burning. Ward workers joined Franklin Stake presidency in Preston Sunday after noon.

Clara Larsen Mink Creek Cole Royal Wilson Vaughn -Larsen Ann Harding Norma Harding Richard Smith William Wiser Franklin Stake Preston

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