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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1954

Page

2

Christmas program and anniversary dinner at relief society

Tuesday evening in the relief society room featured a Christmas program led by Estelle Wright Bernice Parkinson and Mildred Oliverson with solos by Lorraine Bennett and Barbara Doney. Mrs Yvonna Nash led games and lunch followed. Mr and Mrs LaNay Lewis and family visited as the Lewis and Smith families celebrated their parents 50th anniversary with a dinner in Logan.

White Gwen Gibson Parley Ainglet Wairview Grant Lewis Franklin LaNay Lewis Earl Wand Verle Smith Logan

Christmas Belongs To All Hearts Not Just Youth

A reflective note on Christmas belonging to everyone not just the young. It suggests adults should recall faith in the Saviour born at Christmas and approach the season with childlike spirit, keeping the celebration alive for all ages.

Reindeer Numbers Fall Threatening Santa’s Helpers

The article notes reindeer were once plentiful in northern habitats but have dwindled, with wolves blamed for widespread losses. An estimated 50,000 remained in 1950, and conservationists fear possible extinction without protective measures, as Americans rely on stand-ins for Santa’s eight helpers.

Santa

Mexican Pinata Brightens Christmas Party Traditions

A Mexican custom adds lively fun to Christmas gatherings with a pinata. The paper clay figure is filled with sweets and trinkets, hung from the ceiling, and guests take turns hitting it blindfolded until the contents spill out. The tradition, popular during the 21 day Mexican Christmas festival, entertains both children and adults.

Mexico

Legend and Superstition Surround Holly and Mistletoe

The legend of mistletoe shifted from evil to love and holly folklore held that evergreen leaves meant never being deserted by the sun. Both plants carried numerous superstitions tied to Christmas tradition and seasonal rites.

Holly Wreath Beliefs From Ancient Traditions

The text notes sacred status of holly and Christmas wreaths with legends about holly leaves turning red after the crown of thorns was woven from holly. It also mentions ancient beliefs about household rulership and the fate of witches near homes displaying holly wreaths.

Christias -Hollly

Ada's Versatile Butter Cookies

A rough recipe outline describes mixing butter with powdered sugar, adding eggs and vanilla, then stirring in sifted dry ingredients. Dough is portioned, chilled, rolled, cut with cookie cutters, baked for about six minutes, and cooled on a rack with decoration options.

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RS Jeek North State Preston William E. Crane D. Ariel Nash Angus Condie Cleo Swenson Ray, Talbot A.J Dutch” Hart W. Paul Merrill Lucy Tanner Dell’ Smith Daniel Roberto Moses Hanceys Moses Hanceys, Your State Senator: ‘Thomas’ Heath Dean Palmer Wendell Smith Franklin County Peterson ‘Tractor Service Idaho Preston Lumber CO Floyd Diderickson Ace O ‘Beckstead Glen ‘Corbridge Dennis Lowe I E Hansen Lester Jepsen and Larene Christensen Sry Reston Lummber Ada
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