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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1953

Page

14

Family Reunion Honors John William Windward Kin

Descendants of John William Windward gathered at Dowmata Hot Springs on August 8 for a reunion. Mrs Katherine Hunsacker Windward would have turned 100 years old. Six of eight living children attended along with over 100 relatives from Utah California and Idaho. The group enjoyed lunch and shared memories.

John William Winward Dowmata” Hot Springs Kathrine Hunsacker Winward Utah California Idaho

Mrs Roy Peterson Farewell Party Held Before Move

Friends of Mrs. Roy Peterson honored her at a farewell party on Wednesday evening Aug 5 before she leaves for Blackfoot with her husband Roy and daughter Pam to make their future home. A two course luncheon was served to 16 guests at four person tables. Bridge provided entertainment with prizes to Mrs Lin Hale Mrs E S Foss and Mrs Earl Nelson. Mrs Peterson received a gift from the group.

Roy Peterson Blackfoot Roy Pam Bridge Lin Hale E. S. Foss Earl Nelson Peterson Don Smith Howard Johnson Frank Foss C. D. Booker A. L. Stocks O. D. Robinson

Birthday Party for Mrs Williams Held at Home

Mrs David Williams was entertained at a birthday party Thursday Aug 6 by the Birthday club. Her daughter Mrs Marion Lindhardt helped serve lunch. Summer flowers decorated the table. Invited members included Mesdames Julia Walker Annie Weir Lucille Christensen Ethel Westerberg Selma Bergquist Sophie Erickson Louise Bromstrom Anna Hillstead and Mrs Della Jepson. Special guest was Mrs Elva Taylor.

David R. Williams Marion Lindhardt Mesdames Julia Walker Annie Weir Lucille Christensen Ethel Westerberg Selma Bergquist Sophie Erickson Louise Bromstrom Anna Hillstead Della Jepson Elva Taylor

Miss Gae Martin Honored at Shower

Miss Dora Gae Martin, a bride of August, was honored August 3 at a bridal shower at the home of Mrs. Betty Jenks. Co hosts Colleen Gills and Mrs Jenks organized games and a bride book. Gifts were given and 15 people shared luncheon. Third ward Homebuilders and Trailbuilders enjoyed an outdoor social at Owen Gibson home with singing games and a story. About 50 Primary boys and girls and parents attended a bonfire luncheon.

Dora Gae Martin Betty Jenks Colleen Gills Third Ward Owen Gibson Leora Christensen van Noyes

Mrs Fulton Hosts Aug 11 Bridge Evening

A late summer party at the home of Mrs. Robert Fulton included dinner at card tables for 16 guests and a bridge session with high score won by Mrs. Vigil Knudson. Other prizewinners were Mrs. Rubin Dunn, Mrs. C. D. Booker, and Mrs. Alton Nash. attendees included Mrs. A. N. Wendel and several named ladies.

Robert Fulton Bridge Vigil Knudson Rubdn Dunn C. D. Booker Bingo Alton Nash Mesdames A. N. Wendel Frank Foss Howard Johnson Lin ‘Hale E. Ss. Foss Hugh Nielsen Don Smith Reid Bosworth J A. Beveridge Roy Peterson Luther Boyd Knudson Dunn Booker Nash

4 H Club News Wraps Up Busy Week

Snappy Snippers met Monday at Minnie Nielson’s home to sew brunch coats with Evelyn Edgley Marjorie Robinson Connie Jean Affleck Loenza Kay Nielson and Nancy Greaves in attendance. Happy Homemakers met in the city park Thursday with demonstrations on sandwiches and other topics led by Mrs Oweris Baur along with Donna Lou Gaddis Sharon Thomas Connie Johnson Myrna McQueen Kathryn Norton Sherrie Oliverson. Clover club met at Mary Behgquist’s home Monday to work on aprons and plan further work.

Minnie Nielson Evelyn Edgley Marjorie Robinson Connie Jean Affleck Loenza Kay Nielson Nancy Greaves Donna Lou Gaddis Sharon Thomas Connie Johnson Myrna McQueen Kathryn Norton Sherrie’ “Oliverson Oweris Baur Clover Club 4-H Mary Behgquist

Family visits and gatherings across Utah and Paris

Franklin Roy Lauretzen hosted Mr and Mrs Lewis Stones in Paris. Mrs Arline Hampton visited Devor Hampton’s family in Spanish Fork to meet newborn Scott born July 25 to Devor and wife. The Hampton and Cor families attended a bridge reunion in Downata. Logan Canyon outings included the Doney and Hendricks families from Boulder Colorado and local Olsen and Powell households share Sunday activities.

Roy Lauretzen Lewis Stones Paris William Lauretzen Arline Hampton Devor Spanish Fork Scott Colo Frank Olsen eAnn Marilyn Taylor Sherman Olsen William Powell

Club Meeting Closes With Refreshments For Members

After the meeting, refreshments were served to the club members, marking a convivial close to the gathering.

Local Birth Announcements for August Dates

Mr. and Mrs Lavor Bosworth Preston name a girl born August 6. Victor Paulashi Jr Weston welcome a daughter born August 8. Carval W Yelp Preston celebrate a son born August 9. Jack Butterfield Preston report a boy born August 10. Dale Jensen Weston greet a girl born August 11. Marvin Prescott Grace announce a boy born August 11. Ernest Greger Banida announce a boy born August 12.

Lavor Bosworth Preston Victor Paulashi Jr Weston Carval W. Yelpson Jack Butterfield Dale Jensen Marvin Prescott Grace Ernest Gregerson Banida

Community camp dinner and family visits linger in Idaho town

Multiple families and relatives from Idaho Falls to Draper Utah spent weekends and vacations with kin across the region. Trips included visits to Bear Lake, Lava Hot Springs, and Portland, with many tied to the Lowe, Olsen, Parkinson, and Doney families. A military sendoff notes Darris Olsen completing basic training and departing for service.

Ruth Ann Alan Joan Jenne Cub River Canyon Kenneth “Howell Jack Angus Draper Robert Gene Lowe Dennis Lowe Portland Seattle Richard Lowe Salt Lake City Heber Lowe Ted Steers Denver Darris Olsen John Olsen San Luis Obispo Calif New York Caribbean Wilburn Robinson Janice William’ Robinson Bert Bridges Craig Garrett Bearlake Lava Earl Olsen Brigham City Olsen Sherman Olsen Ruby Hobbs Hazel Wright Pocatello

First Lt. O Wendell Hansen Returns Home

First Lt. O Wendell Hansen arrives in Preston after completing two years of military duty in Texas Mississippi Florida and the British West Indies.

O. Wendell Hansen Preston Texas Mississippi Florida British West Indies

Keratolytic Advertises T-4-L For Athlete's Foot

A drug ad promotes T-4-L as a keratolytic for athlete's foot that peels away infected skin to expose germs to the treatment. It promises a 40¢ refund if not pleased within one hour and directs readers to Johnson's Drug.

Johnson’s Drug Adv

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