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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
9
The Trenton column notes Theron Hansen and relatives hosting after a grandson's blessing. Attendees include Hansen and Spackman families from Smithfield and Murray, with further visits from Atkinson, Clarkston, and Whitney residents. Thanksgiving gatherings and local social events follow.
An Evening in Social Hall at Cove featured master of ceremonies Craig Preece with assistance from Varr Allen. Youths performed pioneer dances including Ray Geddes and Judy Shumway while Chevy Kingsford and Rodney Spencer did recitations. A one act drama Perfection of the Maid of Munster directed by Diane Hendricks featured Rol and Richan Eskelson among others. The Handcart Lane and Wait For The Wagon were directed by Neta Allen and Sharon Hendricks.
Mrs Garnet Cornish and daughter Aldene attended the Lewiston testimonial service for Elder Walter Randell Wheeler. Aldene sang in a trio with Virginia Ransom and Ronda Glover, accompanied by Sharon Hendricks.
Mr. and Mrs. Reed Rawlins and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ashcroft hosted a supper gathering. They spoke of travel goals including trips to Austria and Italy, outlining plans for future journeys.
Cove Primary officers held a Christmas party for their husbands in Gove. Guests included Bishop and Mrs. Richard D. Pond of Lewiston. Lucille Eskelson Venice Rodebush Velta Mae Egan and June Walker supervised dinner. La Dawn Allen Benoit Allen decorated tables. Marian Pond and others performed skits songs and stories.
Sunday afternoon the Lihoma Parents demonstration was held in the ward chapel. Cheryl Kupfer announced the program with talks by Janice Spackman Shirline Griffin Darlene Spackman Marian Andrew Debra Andrew and Christi Andrew. Refreshments went to numerous Spackman readers and family members and class leaders Janice Green Thurma Lamont Beth Chambers.
Mrs. Legrand Reader had a major operation at Logan hospital last Monday and is recovering satisfactorily. Mrs. Marvin Tillotson also had surgery and is recovering at home, while her mother Mrs. Leslie Tripp of Arimo visits. Doyle Andrew underwent another knee operation Monday at a Salt Lake City hospital, and his father traveled Sunday to bring him home.
Carl Hoffman of Logan was guest speaker at a sacrament meeting and sang The Holy City with accompaniment by Mrs. Barbara Hendricks. Bishop Clavtor Larsen led the meeting with music directed by Oneta Day and Ethel Leavitt. Out of town visitors included Marilyn Hoffman Kay Hoymas Tann Hendricks Val Roberts and Mike Reese.
Mrs Faith Barlow and Fdie Tasrart of Tewiston visited MIA Tuesday evening. Mrs Barlow taught the Laurel class and Mr Taegrart assisted scout master Nard Allen in the annual uniform inspection of the scouts.
Mr and Mrs Doris Eskelson and family travelled to Benson ward on Sunday to attend a meeting and assist in blessing a new grandson named Kim Dee by his father Richard Eskelson. The family spent the afternoon there.
Mr and Mrs Rol and Mortenson attended a Maouri missionary party at the North Logan chapel Saturday night. Roland performed the Maouri War dance with Rueben Merritt of New Zealand, a Maouri boy guest.
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