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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1962
Page
2
The Herald records three births: Mr and Mrs Denis J Moser of Preston welcomed a boy on February 6. Mr and Mrs Max Hansen of Preston welcomed a girl on February 8. Mr and Mrs Albert Winsor of Richmond welcomed a boy on February 11.
Preston High JV basketball improves to 12 4 with a 41 39 victory against Malad last Saturday. Malad led 14 3 after one, 23 13 at halftime, and 31 28 entering the final period before Preston surged to the win. Goddard of Malad top scored with 14, while Gene Bennett led the Papooses with 10.
Preston Ladies Literary club hosted an exchange student from Italy, Piero a Logan High School senior living with Mr and Mrs. Eliot Cameron. He presented slides on Italy with Mrs Cameron accompanying on piano and organ, followed by pink and white decorated refreshments. Former Preston resident Charles Walborn accepts a Brazilian mission call. farewell is Sunday February 18 at 7:30 pm in Logan’s fourteenth ward chapel.
A Preston Golf and Country Club social duplicate bridge was held February 10 at the Elks lodge. Eight tables played Howell movement. Winners were Rae Gregerson and Alice Ward first, Ora Greaves and Lois Petersen second, LaRene Foss and Fay Foss third, Gwen Collier and Florence Reeves fourth, Rosie Nelson and Elizabeth Boyd fifth. Master point day set for February 24 at 1 15 p.m. at the Elks lodge.
At a Wednesday meeting Alta Palmer hosted as Leonard Taylor presented a life of Abraham Lincoln. He covered the Lincoln family background and life milestones. Anna Morrison led the session with group singing, Teresa Smith led singing, and Craig Thomas played three accordion solos. Lunch for 16 members was served by Viola Alder and Veda Millar Edgar.
Stella Paton and Allie Packer hosted a salad luncheon in honor of Sylvia Malmberg Davis at the Paton residence. Guests included Addie Gill Marvel Dursteler Clothiel Bowers Norma Crabtree Mildred Anderson Fanette Porter Helen Palmer Myrtle Wright and the honoree with singing by Mrs. Crabtree and a gift of advice. The evening ended with rook games.
Alenda Poulsen daughter of Harold and Mrs Poulsen of Preston was elected Secretary of the Senate at the YMCA Youth Legislature in Pocatello. She will represent the southeastern Idaho district and Preston High School in the Boise session in April, the first Preston student chosen for a state office. Delegates from Preston include Rehard Larsen Charla Ann Bell Judy Oliverson and Billy Norton.
The Idaho American Legion launches Back to God in February to boost church attendance prayer and religious education. National commander Charles L Bacon guides posts while Rev Dwight E Wilcher and Commander Ned Hutchins coordinate in Idaho to unite faith with civic life against communism.
The newspaper credits business firms for funding its operations and urges readers to support these advertisers who enable coverage of Franklin County neighbors and local activities.
Norman Nelson of Fairview helps Columbia defend its Ivy title as he competes in 157 and 167 pound divisions after lettering last year at 147. The six footer carries on a family wrestling tradition, following his father Glen Nelson, an outstanding grappler at Utah State.
Columbia remains in second place behind undefeated Cornell by half a match in the Ivy League standings. Last season Columbia swept to the Ivy title with a 6-0 conference record and a 9-2 overall mark.
The Fine Arts Club held a birthday party February 12 at Oneta Forsgren’s home. Organizers were Forsgren Gambles Porter and Moser. A buffet dinner featured a pink and white birthday cake with 28 candles, pink name tags, and sachet favors. Toastmistress Edrus Larsen led the evening with the theme many happy returns of the day. Respondents included Thelma Keller, Gertrude Webb, Blanch Hollingsworth, and Cassie Bell.
Winners at table games were Blanch Hollingsworth Elnora Magleby Eda Smith Ruth Goff Thelma Keller Claire Bell and Lucy Tanner. The event drew 22 members and closed with a song by Lorna Larson Eda Smith and Marion Condie. A playful cemetery quip and a milk freshness joke conclude the item.
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