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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
8
Mrs Sophia Workman, age ninety, welcomed old friends from North Ogden at 11 oclock Tuesday morning. They traveled from a local farmers home, shared lunch in the city park, and Mrs Workman received bouquets and baskets as part of the visit.
The Weaver reunion drew 126 attendees from California, Iowa, Utah, Wyoming, and nearby areas. Bald Weaver was elected president for the year. Zeta Pi Club hosted a Saturday dance at Elks Lodge with a 10:30 show and Deep Purple finale. Mia Maids and Explorers held a summer event at Preston Recreation Park with 160 youths enjoying games and a barbecue.
The article lists birthday honors for Lester Atkinson with a Lava Hot Springs dinner and swimming party in Ogden. Henry Talbot descendants reunion near Preston with 300 attendees. C. L. Mecham family reunion in Downata with 75 present. Lorraine Auger engagement to Ramon Wright. various social events including bridge club, summer study group, and Rochelle Thompson’s eighth birthday in Pocatello.
Mrs J W Condie and her daughters met with families at the home of Mr and Mrs Weldon Jensen for a Sunday dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Sidney Biggs of Preston and Mr and Mrs Wes P Dicus of Twin Falls along with TaVell Catfish of West Yellowstone and Delmer Qiwen of Jerome. She plans an indefinite visit with daughter Mrs Olsen in Jerome.
Funeral services for Donald Hobbs were held Thursday at 2 PM in the Franklin chapel with Bishop Marlow Woodward in charge. Music featured Grace Robinson and the choir under Mrs Vella Woodward, with Ada Chatterton and Leone Smith performing solo and duet numbers. Pallbearers were Hobbs brothers and Mrs Hobbs brothers, and burial followed at Franklin Cemetery under Webb Mortuary direction.
About 125 members of the Bastian family gathered at Lagoon on Saturday for a reunion hosted by Jacob Bastian’s kin. Attendees included N. S. Bastian, Rolen Bastian, Mrs Maurice Tingey of Weston, Merlin Bastian of Malad, Dale Bastian of Deweyville Utah, and Steven and Rodger Bastian with their friends from Weston.
Raona Club gathered Friday afternoon at a Logan cafe with Mrs Inez Allen and Mrs Doris Butters in charge. A one luncheon round table served to guests led by Helen Palmer Gwen Egbert Janetta Swenson Lettie Paull Norman Crabtree with Mrs Palmer winning high and Mrs Wallgren low. Mrs Heber Ransom attended Prescott mention in Pocatello Saturday.
Mrs Sarah Corbridge and guest of honor Laveda Sharp were saluted at a birthday gathering in Utah. Readings were given and light refreshments served after tributes from guests including Pearl Bair and Alice Greaves.
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