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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1944

Page

9

Verna Greaves Named Chairman for U of U Founders Day

Verna Greaves chosen to lead the ninety fourth Founders Day celebration at the University of Utah. Eugene Overfelt announces the appointment. Committee members drawn from classes social and professional groups and army students. Events will emphasize oratorical contests and debating. Miss Greaves is a sociology major and Alpha Chi Omega member.

Verna Greaves University of Utah Eugene Overfelt Army Miss Greaves Thomas K. Greaves Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Uvarsity Preston High School

Joan Jensen Engaged to John A. Soelberg of Berkley Calif

Mrs. Daniel Jensen announces the engagement of Joan Jensen to John A. Soelberg Pfc. of Berkley California. Joan is a USNA veteran WAVE stationed in San Francisco and formerly from Preston and Mink Creek. Soelberg joined the armed forces in November and is taking dentistry courses at the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco.

Daniel Jensen Joan John A. Soelberg Berkley Calif Joan Jensen USNA Preston and Mink Creek San Francisco Pfc LDS Church Church Armed Forces University of California Medical Center

Service Club Elects New Officers For 44

The Ladies' Service club held its annual officer elections with Mrs. Ida Brutenbeker named president succeeding Mrs. Ora Davis. Laurel Scholes became vice president while Reba Johnson and Veda Didrickson were chosen secretary and reporter. The group, formed a year ago to assist Red Cross and civic causes, has sewn bed jackets, sold bonds, supported a USO book drive, and prepared 300 comfort kits for soldiers.

Ora Davis Ladies’ Service Club Ida Brutenbeker Davis Laurel Scholes Reba Johnson Veda Didrickson Didrickson Emma Jensen Fern Christensen Aiight The Red Cross USO Fern Christense Béth> Mecham Phyllis Larsen Maxine Fisher la Rue Burrup Vera Pinson Deanne Edwards

Two Wards Plan Joint Gold and Green Ball at Opera House

The Third and Fourth wards announce a combined Gold and Green ball to be held at the Opera House on Tuesday evening February 8 at 8:30 p m. Queens Miss Clarice Candle and Miss Phyllis Hollingsworth will be honored with ceremonial festivities. Everyone is invited.

Opera House Clarice Candle Phyllis Hollingsworth

Clever Entertainment Marks Literary Annual

The Ladies Literary club held its thirteenth birthday at Mrs. David Cutler’s home with thirteen guests arriving at thirteen minutes to eight wearing thirteen pieces of jewelry and carrying anti luck items. A three course dinner featured purple and gold decor, violet and acacia centerpieces, and birthday cake place cards. Guests included Mrs. Harold Handley and Mrs. Orson Davies of Ogden Utah with performances by Mrs. Handley and Mrs. Davies plus Mrs. Spilsbury and Mrs. George Paull.

Ladies Literary Club David Cutler Harold Handley Orson Davies Ogdem Utah Handley Davies Spilsbury George Paull

Firesides Popularity Grows Through Sunday Meetings

Sunday Fireside gatherings draw crowds as the First ward honors guest performers Miss Beulah Palmer's home hosts Mervin Sharp and a quartet with Marian Deanne Smith and Nora Maughan. Talks by Weldon Nash and Leo Peterson share time with light refreshments for 27 and 26 attendees. A upcoming meeting will be at Orion Jensen home. A wedding announced at Dayton January 29 unites Katherine Jensen and George O. Gyllenskog with a reception and a brief honeymoon planned.

First Ward Beulah Palmer Mervin Sharp R. R. Rowell Marian Deanne Smith Daphne—Smith Nora Maughan Mary Olsen Weldon Nash Lola Checketts Barbara Beverly Cummings Erma Merrill Second Ward Mae Geddes Leo Peterson Orion Jensen

Social Events Highlight Smithfield Brides and Club Gatherings

In Smithfield last week a series of social events was held. The bride's going away suit featured blue accessories as Mrs. Jtengen hosted a trou­seau tea with about 100 guests viewing the dress and offering well wishes. Various clubs and families hosted dinners and bridge scores, including Norma Crabtree and Leona Garrett as score leaders. Members of Raona and Hacienda clubs attended gatherings with desserts, tours, and quilting, while Edith Hillstead and Miss Vennis Johnson were honored with dinners and surprise parties. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Weaver hosted family get togethers in Whitney with a hot chicken dinner and a musical afternoon. Mrs. Lloyd Beckstead celebrated her birthday with a Friday evening party, and Preston visitors of Charles Cutler and family joined in a three‑day visit after a furlough.

Alma L. Jensen Katherine George O. Gyllenskog Nielg O. Gyllenskog Smithfield Utah Raona Club Misa Edith Hillstead Bridge

Mrs. Bright Hosts Golden Hour Club Meeting

Mrs. R. C. Bright entertained the Golden Hour club on Wednesday with a cordial gathering. Members shared remarks and light refreshments in a section of the afternoon program.

R. C. Bright

Baptismal Services Held at Oneida Stake February 5

Baptismal services for the Oneida Stake will be conducted in the Fourth ward chapel on Saturday February 5 at 3 30 p m. Bishop Ernest Carter of the Winder ward will be the speaker.

Oneida Fourth -Ward Ernest Carter Winder-ward

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