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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1949

Page

3

Christmas party and dance events noted in Dayton area

December birthdays celebrated by three women at a luncheon with cake and table games. Pinochle gift exchange crowned by Fern Martin and Karol Lou Anderson. Dayton Ward MIA to sponsor a New Year’s Eve dance at the ward recreation hall inviting West-Side wards Oxford Clifton Weston and Linrose.

Dayton’ Ward Mia Dayton -Ward Mia Ward Recreation Hall Oxford Clifton Weston Linrose

Holiday banquet by M Men and Gleaners at Franklin stake

The social affair hosted by M Men and Gleaners featured a lavish Christmas theme with 225 guests at the Franklin house. Guests sat at five long tables decorated with Christmas trees and centerpieces as Margar et Harding served as mistress of ceremonies, Billy Reed Tanner as toastmaster, and Louise Knapp as toastmistress before Santa Claus appeared.

Ibangutt Wes Sheld Franklin ‘Stake Verena Santa” Claus Margaret Harding Billy Reed Tanner Louise Knapp Santa , Claus

Mrs Crabtree Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club Evening

Mrs C M Crabtree presided as hostess at her home last Wednesday in honor of the Wednesday evening bridge club. Christmas colors and decorations were used with yellow chrysanthemum sprigs on display. Bridge followed a 7 30 luncheon with score honors to Mrs W H Simmons, Mrs Merlin Smith and Mrs Reed Magie.

C.'M. Crabtree W.H. Simmons Merlin Smith Reed’ “Magieby

Travel and Hobby Club hears Mrs Hadley

Members met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Rae Hawkes with co hostess Mrs Wealthy Fackrell. A dinner was served by Miss Aud rey Fackrell and Miss Relda Smith. Lenona Edgley and Carol Goaslind sang, Mrs Selma Handley reviewed The Bold Galilean, then members chatted.

Travel and Hobby Club Rae Hawkes Wealthy Fackrell Audrey Fackrell Relda Smith Lenona Edgley Carol Goaslind Selma Handley Ogden

PickWick Club Ladies Hold Christmas Social

PickWick club ladies met Thursday evening at Mrs. Mark Hammond’s home in Salt Lake City for a Christmas party. The event featured holiday decorations, a decorated tree, and a full course dinner. Mrs. Morris Poole read a Christmas story by Charles Lazewell The Littlest Angel.

PickWick Club Mark’ Hammond East Second South Morris Poole Charles Lazewell Paul Greaves Greaves Hammond Poole Reed Brenchly

Baptismal Services Set for Oneida Stake

Baptismal services for Oneida stake will be held next Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Preston fourth ward chapel. Bishop Gus Hedin or the Winder ward will be in charge.

Oneida Preston Fourth Ward Gus Hedin Winder Ward

Engagement announced for Miss Carter and Mr Choules

Family announces the engagement of Alma Carter of Fairview and Willard Choules son of Mr and Mrs Alma Choules of Fairview. Both are Preston High graduates with Miss Carter employed at the local telephone office and Mr Choules a sophomore at the University of Idaho. No wedding date set.

Anid Willard Ei Choules

DUP Camp in Omaha Honors Preston Residents at Christmas

The winter quarters camp of the DUP met December 6 at Mrs. Murl Womer’s Omaha home. Nine members attended including former Preston residents Mrs. Don Handy and Mrs. Carma Gamble Chapman. Decorated with covered wagons and oxen, the gathering featured a white Christmas tree centerpiece. Mrs. Womer led the lesson as Preston pioneers were honored, followed by TV viewing and Christmas music.

DUP Murl .Worner Omaha Neb Don Handy Carma Gamble Chapman Preston Womer Murl Hansen

Cocienda Club Ladies Attend Christmas Social

The Cocienda club hosted a Christmas social Friday December 23 at Mrs. Ingram Smiths East Oneida home. The event featured a full course dinner and exchange of gifts followed by needlework for the hostess.

Cocienda Club Ingram Smith East Oneida

Genealogical Committee Hosts Christmas Social

The Whitney genealogical committee held a Christmas social at the home of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Weaver. Attendees enjoyed decorated rooms in Christmas colors and candies. A 6:30 dinner fed 261 people followed by games.

Whitney Gilberts D. ‘Weaver Christhias S A

Idaho farmers plan windbreak plantings amid acreage limits

The University of Idaho forestry nursery aims to meet rising demand for utility tree plantings as government acreage restrictions push farmers to expand windbreaks. Extension forester Vernon Ravenscroft notes a substantial increase in available trees this year, signaling a promising spring for farm windbreaks around buildings and fields.

Idaho University ’ of Idaho Forestry- Nursery Vernon, Ravenscroft

Wind breaks urged to protect Idaho fields says forester

The forester notes wind protection boosts crops and reduces erosion. Farmers in southern Idaho show interest, though previous grounds for wind breaks seemed hard to justify. Government crop reductions may make windward field edges feasible for planting tree breaks of various species.

Ravenscroft Idaho

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