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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1956

Page

2

Community notices reflect church activities and family events

Local items list sacrament meetings hosted by the seventh ward and Preston area seminary services. Families celebrate births including Debora Ann Smith and a daughter for Mark Johnson, plus a sixth birthday for Philip Owen. Visits unfold as residents travel to Salt Lake City Idaho Falls and Lewisville.

Philip Owen Rulon Owen Chris Hansen Preston Richard Owen Glendale

Luncheon Honors Golden Hour Club Members

A 130 luncheon was served on Wednesday April 11 to Golden Hour club members by Mrs Harold Egbert of Fairview. Placed were Merle Bright Sue Merrill Sylvia Malmberg Hattie Greaves Ruby Kilgore Amy Hogge Janetti Swenson Claire Bickmore Sel ma Johnson and two guests Ruth Parkinson and Gwen Ezg bert. High scorer was Mrs Swenson and the all-out was won by Mrs Parkinson.

Golden Hour Club Harold Egbert Fairview Merle Bright Sue Merrill Sylvia Malmberg Hattie Greaves Ruby Kilgore Amy Hogge Janetti Swenson Claire Bickmore Selma Johnson Ruth Parkinson Gwen Ezgbert Alton Nash Suncheon Rulon Dunn Luther Boyd Edward Gibbons G W McCune Frank Foss Howard Johnson Don Smith Dunn Foss

Mrs Nash hosts bridge club evening at Linrose home

Mrs William Nash entertained her Linrose bridge club on Thursday April 12 with a salad luncheon at her home. Guests included LaRae Johnson Colleen Rosen Carol Olsen Donna Gae Hobbs Elaine Belnap Ollie Jean Sparrow and Mera Palmer. Belnap won high score and Johnson low.

William Nash Linrose Bridge Club LaRae Johnson Colleen Rosen Carol Olsen Donna Gae Hobbs Elaine Belnap Ollie Jean Sparrow Mera Palmer

Family Hone Reunion Delights Local Kin in Five-Year Meet

Mr and Mrs Eugene Hone hosted a Sunday gathering April 8 bringing together all their children and grandchildren for the first time in five years. Attendees included LuAnn Patsy Marcie K and others from Pocatello Kearns American Falls and Arizona with Dorene Price and Shane Hone.

Eugene Hone E Hone LuAnn Patsy Marcie K Keith Hone Randy Pocatello Dale Leatham Dean Kerry Shelly Holly Jean Kearns Jerry Hone Germany Patricia Shane Clear J. Hone Arizona Miss Dorene Price American Falls Larry Hone

Pinochle Club Event and Birthday Dinner Noted

Mrs. Lucille Christensen hosted a pinochle gathering on April 11 with Laverna Warner Bonita Oliverson Jean Moser Bernice Hillberg Ione Oliverson Kate Swainston Rita Swainston and Melva Wheeler. High scorer was Iane Olivers on. Bonita Oliverson won the all-out. Melva Wheeler had the low. Mrs Eugene Merrill hosted a birthday dinner April 15 for her husband with Ada Nelson Hazel Luby Sharon Merrill Spencer Nelson Bart Merrill and Lorna Kay Peterson in attendance.

Lucille Christensen Laverna Warner Bonita Oliverson Jean Moser Bernice Hillberg Ione Oliverson Kate Rita Swainston Melva Wheeler Iane Oliverson Eugene B Merrill Ada Nelson Hazel Lubthy Logan Sharon Merrill Salt Lake City Spencer Nelson Bart Merrill Lorna Kay Peterson Preston

Dillatante and Jennyette Luncheons Reported With Prizes

Mrs. Dell Bosen hosted the Dillatante club at her home on April 11 with spring flowers and a book review by Mrs. Norma Smith. On April 12 Mrs. Meta Robinson hosted Jennyettes with pinochle and prizes for Katie Swainston, Ella Rae Henderson, Jennie Wheeler, and Reta Swainston. Mrs. Casey Bergquist hosted the sewing club on April 11 with a galad luncheon and flower seed favors for guests.

Dell Bosen Dillatante Club Meta Robinson Jennyettes Melva Wheeler Chloe Barthlome Reta Swainston Ellen Sorenson Ella Rae Henderson Jennie Wheeler Katie Swainston Low Ella Rae ‘Henderson Casey Bergquist

The Preston Citizen item at No 8

In this issue readers are directed to a feature labeled No 8 on the page. The brief note signals a continuation or special section guiding attention to a specific article or column.

THE Preston Citizen

Mrs William Beckstead Hosts Hacienda Club Luncheon

Mrs William Beckstead entertained the Hacienda club Friday April 6 at her home with a two course luncheon served at 4 30 to Lizzie Weaver Rae Hobbs Pearl Oliverson Mary Keller Adele Larsen Mae Jorgenson and Charity Larsen. The rest of the time was spent on handwork. SHOWER IS GIVEN FOR DONNA AUSTIN Mrs Evelyn Austin gave a pink and blue shower for Mrs Donna Austin Thursday night April 12 Land was served to 18 guests and Mrs Austin received many gifts.

Rae Hobbs Mae Jorgensen Mary Keller Charity Larsen Pearl Oliverson Lizzie Weaver Adele Larsen William Beckstead Cacienda Club Pearl’ ” Oliverson Mae Jorgenson Evelyn Austin Donna Austin Mrs. Austin

DIATRON promises weight loss with money back guarantee

A promotional note advertises DIATRON as a drugless weight loss aid claiming no diet or exercise needed. It asserts appetite suppression and automatic weight reduction, offering a money back guarantee with first package, price three dollars, via Johnson Drug Store Preston with mail orders.

Johnson Drug Store Preston

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