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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1960

Page

8

Diane Winward Plans Marriage to Lyle Archibald

The engagement of Miss Diane Winward of Whitney to Lyle Archibald of Dayton is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Woodrow Winward. A spring wedding is tentatively planned. The bride elect graduates include Preston seminary and high school and she attended USA as assistant drum majorette of the US band. Archibald is a West Side graduate of seminary and high school and works for Rowley Construction.

Diane Winward Lyle Archibald Woodrow, Winward Whitney Mark Archibald Dayton Preston Seminary USA Archibald West Side Seminary Rowley Construction Company

Pickwick Club Christmas Party Details

The Pickwick club held a Dec 21 Christmas party at Mrs. Dean Palmer’s home for 20 members. A full course dinner was served at a candlelit table with a poinsettia centerpiece. Shirleen Doney, Martina Porter, LaVerna Jane Woolf performed, June Palmer accompanied, and Mrs. Deanna Wells read a Christmas story. Gifts were exchanged. committee members planned the event.

Dean Palmer Pickwick Club Shirleen Doney Martina Porter LaVerna Jane Woolf Palmer Deanna Wells D. “Glenn Jensen Keith Larson Greene Wells

Carlson Family Holiday Social Celebrates Christmas at Carlson Home

Mrs. Georginia Carlson hosted a Christmas social on December 22 with family members from Ogden and local households. Attendees included Lael Boman and family, Bill Carlson and family, Norman Carlson and DeAnn, Callan Woodward and Shauna, Keith Christensen and sons, Brent Christensen, Glen Carlson and children, Lynden Bennett and Carlis Noble. Santa visited the gathering and distributed gifts to the children, and relatives in California received a telephone call.

Georginia Carlson Lael Boman Randy Kerry Ogden Bill Carlson Kevin Lynnette Norman Carlson DeAnn Terry Callan Woodward Shauna Keith Christensen Richard Mike Tony Brent Christensen Glen Carlson Dennis Cherrie Gary Phillip Beverly Lynden Bennett Carlis Noble Santa Claus Roland Carlson California

Signaling Timely Warning Prevents Traffic Chain Reactions

The article stresses that proper signaling prevents accidents, as late signals lead to sudden lane changes and stops. On slick roads this can trigger chain reactions and multiple crashes.

Preston Parents Welcome Four Newborn Girls

Mr and Mrs Arvin Rawlings of Preston welcome a girl born December 15. Mr and Mrs Ted Morse of Downey welcome a girl born December 20. Mr and Mrs Leo C Geddes of Preston welcome a girl born December 21. Mr and Mrs Mervin Smith of Preston welcome a girl born December 28.

Arvin Rawlings Preston Ted Morse Downey Leo C. Geddes Mervin Smith

Couple Plans February Marriage Amid Engagement News

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Swain of Whitney announce the engagement of their daughter Neva Ann to Adrian Geddes son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Geddes of Franklin. They plan a February wedding with a reception that evening. Neva Ann works for telephone companies in Los Angeles and Preston. Adrian Geddes a Preston High School graduate has attended USU. The DUP Hiawatha Camp held a December meeting at Mrs. Myrtle Golightly home with lessons by Mrs. Vila B Thatcher and a life sketch of Jacobina Paton Williams. Song numbers were performed and refreshments served by Ena P Thompson and Myrtle Golightly.

Howard Swainston Whitney Neva Ann Adrian Geddes Roy Geddes Franklin Mr. Geddes Preston High School USU Hiawatha DUP Myrtle Golightly Vila B. Thatcher Jacobina Paton Willams

Senior Preston High hosts Mink Creek dance party

Monday evening after the school dance a group of Preston High senior class members and their partners gathered at Camille Keller’s home in Mink Creek for a party. Sixteen attended and enjoyed a buffet supper.

Mink Creek Camille Keller Preston High School

Whitney Variety Club Hosts Christmas Luncheon

Mrs. William Poole hosted the Whitney Variety Club at her home on Wednesday. Christmas decorations adorned the residence and a salad luncheon was served to 12 members. Arland Poole showed films of the Samoan Islands.

William Poole Whitney Arland Poole

Thursday Social Entertains Friends at Parents’ Home

Lorrie Jean Burrup hosted a Thursday evening for school friends at her parents’ house. Dinner was served on card tables with candle centerpieces. Guests included Peggy Pickett Anna Lee Fisher Shannon Nash Joan Bennett Virginia Beckstead and Maxine Fellows. After dinner the girls exchanged gifts and visited.

Lorrie Jean Burrup Peggy Pickett Anna Lee Fisher Shannon Nash Joan Bennett Virginia Beckstead Maxine Fellows

Pioneer meal marks Atalicoa DUP meeting

Mrs Ellen Roberts hosted a December 15 gathering of the Atalicoa DUP camp where an old fashioned pioneer meal was served to 15 attendees. Conner, Klippert led the lesson with a special musical number by Sharon Cutler. Dana Hart and Suzanné Knudson were present with Bett Lee Roberts accompanying.

Ellen Roberts Atalicoa

Driver controls urged to curb decade of crashes

Judson B. Branch president of an insurance company warned that traffic accidents will be out of control in ten years unless drivers accept regulation. He called for licensure based on demonstrated competence and responsible driving behind the wheel.

Judson B. Branch

Wanted Three Men for Year Post Office Or Phone

Three men are sought for work at the year Post Office or by phone. contact Bancroft via Midway 8 T 762. The notice appears in a 1950s style classified alert with a price 28 cents.

Bancroft

Efficient Feeding and Livestock Management

Emeritus Professor Gustav Bohstedt of the University of Wisconsin outlines efficient feeding strategies and livestock management techniques. The notes focus on optimizing forage use, ration balancing, and herd health to improve productivity and reduce costs.

de. Gustav, Bohstedt University of Wisconsin

Moisture dynamics in stored corn and metabolic water effects

The article explains how stored corn self generates moisture through respiration, raising kernel and cob water content and risking spoilage. It notes increases in shelled and on-ear moisture, the role of metabolic water, and cautions on ventilation or drying to prevent spoilage during cold storage.

Arellinois Wisconsin

Community Holiday Visits and Family Gatherings Reported

A flurry of visits and holiday gatherings across Soda Springs Preston Logan Smithfield Smithfield Mink Creek Franklin and Bountiful includes Reed and Woolf families, Wold and Barrington households, and friends like Pauline McBride and Lila Gunderson. Attendees include Verlene Henrie Daralyn Wold Judy McCombs Laurel Gunderson Olivia Smith Sharon Hagerty Patsy Frederick and many others.

Reed Stoddard Soda Springs Theo Smith Milo Woolf N. R. Nelson Preston Neil Wold Logan W. L. Bennett Cleveland Darrel Wold Pauline McBride Verlene Henrie Daralyn Wold Gayle Smith Judy McCombs Laurel Gunderson Olvia Smith Sharon Hagerty Patsy Frederick Lila Gunderson L. M. Packer Cyrel Roskelley Smithfield Nell Wold Jack Wold Bountiful Cindy Lou Bennett Joanna Gunderson Julie Bennett Wold Wendell Smith Hyrum Smith Garland Rasmussen Frank Kinney Pocatello Irene Smith Idaho Falls Eliot Smith DeLyle Hull Jean J. Smith Kinneys Smiths Hulls Miss Smith L. A. Barrington Carl Christensen Mink Creek Warren Edwards Willis Edwards Grace Ray Barrington Orval Durrant Franklin Ethel C. Barrington Myron Carter David Jensen Eric Elroy Smith Joel Smith Montpelier Orville Neeley Robert J. Herd Ann ,Youngman Mt. Pleasant Utah John Youngman

Whit­ney Wednesday notes church activities and travel plans

Sunday school class taught by Karl Bal lif honors two missionaries William D. Poole and Artem Sharp who will depart soon. A progressive supper started at Woodrow Winward home and ended at Karl Ballif s. Mark Porter led the party. Mrs Parley H Bodily and daughter Joy visited Lyman Sharp home from Christmas Eve to Monday evening. Karl and Jim Ballif are in St Maries Idaho this week then to Spokane and other northwest points. Mr and Mrs Orvald Benson and five daughters visited with the Benson and Oliverston families. Darrell Farnes and children from Colorado arrived to visit Merlin Swainston and Mark Nielsen families. Bea Winward Nielsen now lives in Roy. Clayton Moser, son of Gale and, visited for his third birthday on Thursday December 22 with Joe Moser and Lorin Bodily families bringing gifts and cake. Gayla Winward and Gamble arranged a family party. Christmas party held at Fielding Winward home with Glen Gamble’s Preston family guests. Girls prepared program entertainment and carols with a Santa Claus surprise.

Karl Ballif William D. Poole Artem Sharp Woodrow Winward Mark Porter Parley H. Bodily Joy Lyman Sharp Karl Jim Ballif St Maries Idaho Spokane Northwest Orvald ‘Benson Orval ‘D. Benson Harold Oliverston Fee Darrell Farnes Colorado City Colo Merlin’ Swainston Mark Nielsen Fielding Winward Clayton Gayla Winward Gamble Fielding

Jest n Fun Famous last words and quips

A jumble of humorous vignettes and one liners about work life love and social vanity. Jokes cover a long busted bicycle accident at a garden miscommunication about community identity and a flagpole sitter at a funeral.

Community Christmas Program Highlights Local Talent

Edna Kofced presented with help from sister Margaret Winward and two children. Janet Porter played piano solo and Janet Davis violin. Refreshments were served. Local families, including Croshaws and Walker clan, hosted Christmas gatherings and visits to Brigham Logan and Salt Lake City.

Edna “Kofced Margaret Winward Ot . Whitney Janet Porter Janet Davis Ray Croshaw Rae- Lene Gaylan Brigham Ray Croshw Logan John J. Croshaw LeRoy Walker Salt Lake City Vance Walker Bountiful

Temporary tax replaces Methuselah as symbol of longevity

Robert N. Taylor notes a shift in public discourse where the phrase temporary tax stands in for enduring concern about fiscal burden, replacing Methuselah as a metaphor for long-lasting policy impact. The comment highlights how language shapes perceptions of government financial measures.

Robert N. Taylor

Farming Around by Mark Welsh

Mark Welsh argues American farmers are innovatively progressive. He notes massive shifts from horses to tractors, the rise of labor saving machinery, and widespread use of fertilizers and antibiotics while stressing farmers are informed business people in sturdy blue collars.

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