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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1953
Page
9
Mrs Allie Packer entertained ten associates of the Co cienda sewing club Friday afternoon at her home. The group enjoyed crocheting followed by a luncheon.
Loretta Byington and Vernon J Nelson announce their engagement. Loretta is a Preston High sophomore and Vernon graduated from Preston High in 1953 and attended USAC. They plan a fall wedding. Also noted is a Saturday canyon social hosted by local families and a fourth ward MIA outdoor social in the city park honoring retiring officers.
Mrs Ray Bright hosted the Eight Bridge Club at Mrs Claire Bickmores home Wednesday evening last week. A luncheon was served to Mesdames Condie Evans Johnson Warr Cutler Sanford Bickmore and the hostess. After lunch bridge was played with Mrs Bickmore as high scorer.
Nine Franklin stake girls and two Gleaner leaders were awarded silver Gleaner awards in the MIA conference Sunday evening. Recipients include Rea Winward Barbara Rallison Lanette Swainston Raquel Hinckley Louise Cole Marilyn Cole Nelyne Gilbert Geraldine Doney Rozanne Hawkes and leaders Alfonda Hawkes and Areta Doney.
Mrs Jerry Weaver hosted a Monday afternoon social for the Weaver sisters club. The event honored Mrs Alla bell Hull on her birthday anniversary. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Amos Balnap Mrs Van Castle of Boise Mrs Fred Call of Salt Lake City Mrs Jennie Holt Mrs Virginia Rawson of Los Angeles and Mrs Ward ess Schmershall of American Falls. A single dinner was served to 16 ladies and the afternoon was spent visiting.
A Preston social hosted by the Friendship club at Mrs. Eunice Buttars home featured co hostess Mrs. Don Elwell and guest Mrs. Roma Bowman for a baby shower honoring Mrs. Thora Winn. Multiple gatherings follow with church service plans and numerous visits among local families through the week.
Mrs. George Paull observes her fiftieth year of piano instruction, spent largely in Preston. A recital series honors the milestone with multiple performers including Joan Johnson Sharon Baugh Bonnie Boden Janet Knudson Karen Wells and Margaret Chadwick. Johnson will be assisted by Mr Adams in vocal numbers and Eldie Burcup at the piano. Recitals will feature Carol Jorgenson Shirley Hyde Marjory Robinson Connie Jean Affleck Roger Hawkes and Judy Baur. Carl Vaterlaus and his wife plan a mission assignment. Vaterlaus also has a military background with service in Korea and the Army. An AC farewell and dance will be held Friday August 28 at Rivertide Church and all are invited.
Whit ney La Rene Alder, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Alder, spent last week here visiting during her vacation. She now lives in Salt Lake City. Mr and Mrs Orval Benson returned home this week after two weeks vacationing in Canada. Mrs Lorin Bodily and daughters Lorine Lynn and Helen Jo, and Mrs Velma Cottle spent one in Ogden on a shopping trip. Mr and Mrs Joseph L Moser and son Gale were Salt Lake City visitors Monday. Mr and Mrs Lorin Dunkley went to Salt Lake City for the funeral of a granddaughter, the infant daughter of the former Vernan Dunkley. Mrs Cecil Foster and daughter Della were Ogden visitors.
Last week in Logan saw Silver Gleaner awards for Rea Winward Sanetta Swainston and Barbara Rallison. Desert Recognition honors went to Arlend Poole Reed Windward Thomas Rallison Marvin Golightly Gale Moser and Lyman Prescott. Mr and Mrs Lester Denkley hosted guests, cooking club met, Eldon Golightly visited Bountiful, and families enjoyed gatherings at Lava and Ponds Lodge. Carolyn Chadwick Dorothy Golightly and Mrs James Chadwick returned from Boise. A C Hull and Keith Hull planned a Yellow Stone park trip.
Charles Olsen honored with nuneral services in Trenton on Friday. Davis family reunion held at Lava Hot Springs with Lynn Davis and Viola Davis among attendees. Leo Williams home visited by George L White and family. Navy man from Columbia originally now stationed in Kodiak Alaska. Woodward and Sears family toured Washington Oregon and Idaho. Clifton girls defeat Mink Creek in Oneida stake softball. next game in Preston Friday Aug 21 at 7. Relief society meeting included quilting and dish towels. luncheon served to listed members. Pearl Jessop joined Bryan Winward to Ogden. Winwards depart for Letha. Dean Lewis family visiting Ogden and Charles Jones kin.
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