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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1955
Page
9
Mr and Mrs James SH Corbridge of Preston announce the engagement of their daughter Bereda to Lewis E Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Ervon Taylor also of Preston Both graduates of Preston High School and Seminary Mr Taylor is manager wedding plans have been made
Eight ladies attended the Gol an Hour club meeting on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Lavinia Cutler as hostess. A luncheon was served to Rose Olsen Hattie Greaves Lula Egbert Selma Johnson Sue Merrill Pearl Gayman Clair Bickmore and Ruby Kilgore. High scorer was Clair Bickmore and bingo winner was Ruby Kilgore.
Sincere thanks to all who sent flowers words and deeds during our days of sorrow. Your support and sympathy brought comfort to our family and loved ones.
Donna Calac received a service pin from the telephone company at a party. A Franklin County Flower and Garden Club meeting is set for next Monday at 8 p.m. in the county courthouse with a planned program for attendees.
The Preston Study club met Wednesday hosted by Mrs Estella Boothe with Adrienne Beckstead in charge. Anthony Beckstead sang Irish songs and readings on Ireland were given by several members. The luncheon had an Irish theme served by three members to 19 members and two guests.
Lee Talbot III of Winder plays Von Tromp in the year’s opera Sweet Hearts to be staged February 17 and 18. He is a junior at Preston High School.
Sixty four students of Brigham Young University presented a minstrel and variety show before a large crowd at the high school auditorium. Proceeds funded a stake project. The program was sponsored by the relief societies of Franklin stake under President Henry H. Rawlings and counselors. Various committees organized housing and transportation for the students.
The M men and Gleaners of Preston first ward gathered Sunday at the Maylon Hollingsworth home for a fireside meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Clair Hollingsworth led the program with three vocal numbers by Mrs. and Clair Hollingsworth. One speaker shared missionary experiences in the central states. Lunch was served to 13 attendees.
Mrs. Mary Bergquist hosted twelve Nifty Needles members for a Valentine themed salad luncheon and sewing session. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stevens entertained a bridge group with a potluck supper and a mixed set of guests. high scores were earned by Mrs Curtis and Mr Kulm. Additional gatherings included a book review by Mrs. George Egbert and a birthday dinner honoring two guests. details are partially obscured by OCR.
Mrs. Wendell Rosen received word that her son in law Robert Di Poe was chosen as Salt Lake City's outstanding young man of 1954. A plaque certificate and distinguished award key were presented. Mr Poe participated in many Salt Lake City activities and his wife Beulah Rosen is his partner with two children.
Sunday evening event hosted by Gordon Neeley and conducted by Douglas Webb featured Jay Condie presenting a colored film of the southern states and a dessert lunch for 25 attendees. Funeral services for Archie Peterson of Ogden were attended by six locals.
A Monday Court of Honor in the Weston ward chapel honored troop 39 scouts. The meeting was led by Jack King. DeLaMar Palmer led badge presentations, with Tenderfoot and First Class badges awarded by various leaders. Eagle Scout Reed Griffeth presented life badges, and Myron Fennesbeck gave a scouting talk. Stanley Hansen performed a piano solo, and guest speaker Dean Bingham of Linrose spoke.
Mr and Mrs Cleo Swenson hosted a Saturday pinochle game night for 12 guests. The high score went to Mr and Mrs Smith Allen and the low score to Mr and Mrs Lewellyn Jenkins of Logan.
Kathlyn Kross celebrated her eighteenth birthday Monday evening with a skating party followed by a chili supper for twenty. Games entertained guests and Kathlyn received many gifts.
Mrs. Lloyd Hogge hosted the Raona club Friday evening with three tables of bridge. Norma Crabtree led the scores while Helen Palmer and Ella Gibson earned the low score and bingo respectively. Lunch was served to twelve attendees.
Neldon Jensen son of Mr and Mrs L Richard Jensen enlisted January 29 and departed Fort Douglass January 31 for San Diego to be stationed nine weeks. He spent three years of high school at Preston Be and his fourth year the class of 1953. He was a member of the boxing team for two years at the local high school.
Ira L. Kennington, bureau chairman, announced a meeting of the Preston Farm Bureau will be held Monday February 21 at 8 p m in the county courthouse A special speaker will discuss issues of interest to local residents The public is invited
The community mourns the Monday death of G A Bennett after months of illness. Bennett had lived in Winder for 49 years. Sunday guests included Mrs LaVon Talbot and son Lynn of Cornish Utah and visits from Shirley Palmer Preston Deam Palmer and Fred Shaffer families.
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