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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1956
Page
10
Sharon Johnson wed in Colorado as hostess Katie Swainston led the Kat ie Swainston Pinochle Club gathering. Guests included Taverna Warner Bonita Ber nice Hillberg Reta Swainston and Vida Beckstead with Mrs Christensen and Mrs Moser among attendees. High scorer was Mrs Beckstead and spring flowers adorned tables while a luncheon salad was served.
Mrs Roland Parkinson hosted the Gratis Club luncheon Thursday afternoon at Av 1 30 with members and guests present. Tables were decorated by several members including Nh tia Tanne Merrill Merle Bright Edna Dames Lettie Paull Allie Packer Etta Gibson and guests Amy Hogge Ellen Greaves Lulu Egbert Sue Merrill. High was Mrs eee ene and low score went to Gibson Graveside services for John Murdock infant son of Lyman and Norman Murdock Merrill were held Thursday at Weston cemetery conducted by Bishop Frank Olsen. A duet Beyond the Sunset was sung by Richard and Edna Lemmon. Former Bishop Maurice Tingey gave a short talk. Benediction and dedication of the grave were by Lawrence Merrill grandfather of the baby.
Lurene Maughan was honored at a bridal shower hosted at her home on Tuesday evening April 17. Fourteen guests attended a buffet luncheon with white and yellow snapdragon decorations and a gifts table. Guests included Karen Nielsen LaReen Bevérly Bingham Karen geysn Janice Schwaneveldt Oat Butters Tamara elsen Julie Robinson Evelyn Merrill Margaret Beutler Gloria Lloyd Lorraine Angier and Phyllis Smart. Mrs Lyle Shipley gives book review.
Bonnie Boden presented seven piano students in a recital at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mrs George Paullit's home. Participants Marsha Edgley Kathie Edgley Paullette Dixie Dunkley David Elwell Martina Porter and Jed Morrison performed two numbers each. Miss Boden played solo and a duet with Mrs Paull. Twenty five guests attended.
Mr and Mrs Milo Ransom of Preston announce the engagement of their daughter Naretta to George Reeder. Reeder served two years in the U S Army and completed a two year LDS mission. The couple plans a late June wedding. Elders hold May 5 banquet at Franklin stakehouse to raise missionary funds chaired by Harold Conlin.
Mrs Cather Boyd entertained at a bridge luncheon last Thursday evening with scores led by Mrs Dunn who won high and Mrs Malmberg taking low. Other attendees included John Meyers Willan Joseph Malmberg Paul Merrill Alton Nash Paul Greaves Jack Anderson and Rulon Dunn. A bingo winner was noted for Mrs Anderson and a traveling prize went to Mrs Mer guilt.
A Saturday evening program at Franklin stakehouse featured an elders buffet supper. James Beveridge and Dean-Rust directed the event with a mixed quartet, a vocal trio from Preston High, piano by Diane Palmer, and various instrumental and vocal numbers. Over 100 attendees enjoyed the evening.
Mr and Mrs Robert Jensen of Salt Lake City visit his mother Mrs Alfred Wells this week. Gregersen of Tyhee visits aunt Mrs Phoebe Wheeler and sister Mrs Deana Wells. Mr and Mrs Orin Lindhardt visit parents Mr and Mrs David R Williams and plan a harvest trip. Maude Murray and son Evan of Ogden visit sister Mrs J A Paton. George Wilcox and children dine with Mrs Ernest Hymns. Ronald Sharp travels to San Francisco for spring break. Douglas B Larsen of Ogden welcomes an eight pound daughter born April 10 in Dee Hospital. The 36th grandchild for Joseph E Ward of Preston. Henry Bennett of Preston and other relatives visit Montpelier. Fred Davis spends time in Garland visiting his mother Frank Davis. Richard Hendricks and partner welcome a daughter last Thursday at the local hospital. their son is a boy. Mrs Reheteies and family of Idaho Falls visit Wells Me En. Jimmie Millar of Salt Lake City spends weekend with Ralph Millar. Sunday guests Joseph Carr and son Jerzy of Tremonton.
Mrs Merrill entertained at the SAE fraternity house with two bridge tables and luncheon for Lavinia Cutler Carol Condie Warr Dorothy Evans and other students mothers and wives. Minerva club meetings followed with Mrs Davis as president. Mary Keller hosted the Cocienda club Friday afternoon for handwork and a 4 PM luncheon. Bridge social at Olsen home with Meredith Booker Bernadine Smith Naomi Lloyd Sylvia Malmberg Bernice Gamble Roberta West Ann Stocks and Mae Cutler. high scores earned by Mrs Boyd and Mrs Gamble.
The Wednesday evening gathering of The Nitty Needles club at Mrs. Dorothy Crockett’s home featured sewing and visiting. A salad luncheon was served to Neda Dockstader Evelyn Checketts Laura Larsen Zelda Larsen Marie Cambridge Mary Berg Ware Ella Jones and others. Each member received an African violet plant as a gift from Mrs. Crockett.
A large Utah clan gathered Sunday in Ogden to meet the newborn daughter of Darrell and Jean Wilkinson born April 15 in an Ogden hospital. Grandparents Paul Wilkinson and Jean Harris join great grandmothers in celebrating the first great grandchild of Mrs Harris and the 15th for Mrs Wilkinson. Visitors included Mrs Wanda Jensen and family and other relatives as distant Kin include the Hickenlooper and Peterson lines.
A Sunday afternoon meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Allred organized the dance festival committee. Plans discussed include a June 9 event at USAC stadium with participants from northern Utah southeastern Idaho and Wyoming. Attendees included Mrs Marian Condie Preston Mr and Mrs Ned Stringham Thomas McCann Logan and Mr and Mrs Golden Roper Bancroft.
Mrs Dorothy Tatsen hosted the Friday evening Study Club at Martha Larsen's home. Marguerite Higgins reviewed the book News Is a Singular Thing. Present were Caroline Greaves Blanche Hollingsworth Beatrice Bell Verna Kidd Karis Johnson Ann Davis Ellen Gibson Viola Lars on Camilla Norton June Richardson and Clara Hollingsworth.
Earl Stark, a junior student studying for a bachelor of arts in speech and hearing direction, has been awarded a fellowship by Dr. Wallace A. Goates, director of the university. The fellowship supports Earl’s work in his field and stems from recent communications with his parents.
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