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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1955

Page

7

Palmer Leads University Orchestra in Future Salt Lake Accord

Douglas Palmer an associate editor at the Preston Citizen and staffer at the Universe newspaper is noted as a member of AFROTC chorus Cache Valley Idaho club and Samb a Detta Sigma. The orchestra plans to perform with the Salt Lake Tabernacle Choir in a future concert at the Provo School fall event.

Salt Lake Tabernacle Choir Provo The Preston Citizen the Universe Afrotc Chorus Cache Valley Club Idaho Club Samba Detta Sigma

Card of Thanks from the Jensen Family

The Jensen family thanks friends for floral offerings and support during illness for their beloved husband Delloyd Jensen and family. Mrs Delloyd Jensen and Mrs Sarah Jensen express gratitude.

Sarah Jensen

Reunion Set Tuesday In Franklin Ward

The Franklin ward will hold a reunion Tuesday evening February with dinner at 6 30 in the recreation hall. A program and dancing will follow. Bishop Marlow Woodward invites all ward and former ward members. Children will be entertained at a noon luncheon and afternoon entertainment Tuesday.

Marlow Woodward

Waldo Stockdale Serves in Korea with 724th Battalion

Pfc. Waldo F. Stockdale son of Mr and Mrs Reed Stockdale Franklin serves in Korea with the 724th transportation battalion in the headquarters company as a supply records specialist. He joined the army in April 1954 and arrived in the Far East last September.

Waldo F. Stockdale Reed Stockdale Franklin 724Th Korea Pfc Stockdale Ember

Bridge Party Friday at Bickmore Home

Mrs. C. D. Booker hosted a bridge party at the Clair Bickmore home with guests including Mrs. Elvin Cutler and others. Lunch was served. high score went to Mrs. Cutler and second to Mrs. Malmberg. A Valentine party followed at the Gunnell home with 19 attending.

Bickmore C. D. Booker Ning Clair Bickmore Elvin Cutler Deward Preston Jay-Cettes Parley Gunnell Maureen Almscough

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs Ernnest Britenbeker

A no host surprise party was held Tuesday at the home of Mrs Gene Chatterton for Mrs Ernnest Briten beker on her birthday anniversary. Social visiting followed and a two course luncheon was served with many local guests in attendance.

Gene. Chatterton Ernnest Britenbeker Hans Anderson Betty Leon Anderson Blaine Madsen Tremonton Marion Olsen Oxford LaVon Williams Ruth Mendenhall Weston Floyd Diderickson Chatterton

Legion and Auxiliary Hold Joint Meeting on Americanism Theme

Members of the Legion and Auxiliary met in joint session Monday evening in the courtroom. Post Commander Keith Neilsen led the gathering with Aux President Deane Auger presenting the program and introducing chairmen Wilmar Johnson and Ardell Nielsen. Refreshments followed for attendees including Keith Neilsen Don Hymas and Lewis Webb.

Métin Keith Neilsen Deane Auger Wilmar Johnson

Mrs Rachel Miles Hosts Pinochle Club

Mrs Rachel Miles acted as hostess for a Thursday pinochle gathering. A two course luncheon was served to Ida Britenbeker Elise Kross Reva Huntington Viola Marshall Doris McLing LaRue Smith and guest June Richardson. Reva Huntington had the high score and Ida Britenbeker won the low prize.

Rachel Miles Wee Ida Britenbeker Elise Kross Reva Huntington Viola Marshall Doris McLing LaRue Smith June Richardson

AAUW Meeting Hosts Birthday Night at Simmons Home

The UP&L Auditorium venue hosted an AAUW gathering Friday with a no host supper at the W H Simmons residence honoring birthdays of Mrs Merlim Smith Mrs W A Larsen Mrs Ernest Britenbeker Gaylord Larson and W H Simmons. Attendees included Mr Smith Mr Larson Mr Britenbeker Mrs Larson Mrs Simmons Mr Melvin Westerberg Mr and Mrs Co P Maughan and Mr and Mrs Tra Clark. Mrs Marian Newbold led the program in Utah Power auditorium presenting The Arts with paintings from USAC and her own works. Matlin Hill West Side high music director sang three numbers with piano accompaniment by Mrs Orval Benson.

W. H. Simmons Merlim Smith W. A. Larsen Ernest Britenbeker Gaylord Larson Smith Larson Britenbeker Simmons Melwin Westerberg Co. P. Maughan Tra Clark AAUW Utah Power Marian Newbold Newbold USAC Seattle Idaho Matlin Hill West Side High Orval Benson Karl Ballif

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude and Sympathy

We wish to express our sincere gratitude for the many acts shown during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. We also thank those who sent the lovely floral offerings.

The Preston Citizen Appears in Rural Dispatch

A brief notice notes The Preston Citizen newspaper edition at No 8 serving local readers with updates and community notices from the Preston area.

Mrs Kate Anderson Honored by Family for 80th Birthday

Oxford family honors Mrs Kate Anderson on her 80th birthday with a Sunday dinner for 225 relatives. She mothered 12 children, ten living, with 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Several children and relatives attended as others could not travel.

Kate Anderson Anderson Oxford Walter Hatch Harriett Harold Anderson Ada Joe Anderson Pocatillo Quigley Downey Dave Anderson Newton Osyma Anderson Clifton Ruth California Addie Katherine Salt Lake City Elmer Lewis Poccitello

Preston Lions Club Valentine Dinner Dance Report

The Elis lodge hosted the Preston Lions Club Valentine dance last Wednesday. About 120 people attended with Lynn Fackrell as chair and committee members Glen Godfrey and Tamara Hyde among those present.

Elis Lodge Lions Club Lynn Fackrell Glen Godfrey Urtori Igiibert Tamara Hyde Nest

Valentine Dance at Rendezvous Club Highlights Floral Prize

The Rendezvous Club at Marlin hosted a Valentine dance with piano solos and a central Valentine floral centerpiece won by Mrs. Morris Parry. Cohosts included Mr. and Mrs. James Beveridge and others assisting with arrangements. refreshments were served.

Marlin Valentine Morris Parry James Beveridge Gaylord Larson Mark. Hammond Keith Larsen Leo Hawkes Glen Oliverson

Bridge club hosts Valentine themed afternoon

Mrs M M Reeves led her Thursday February 10 bridge gathering with eight guests. High score went to Mrs Frank Foss, second to Mrs A M Wendell. Co-hostesses Monday evening hosted a baby shower for Mrs Luetta Chatterton. 13 guests attended. Mrs Rose Olsen hosted the literary club Thursday evening with a review of Love Is Eternal by Irving Stone. 21 attended.

M. M. Reeves Valentine Frank‘Foss A. M Wendell Hugh Nielsen Ezra Foss Howard Johnson Luther Boyd Rulon Dunn Ethel Parry Dottie Casperson Luetta Chatterton Parry Rose Olsen uaRue Robinson Love Is Irving Stone Elvin Cutler

Weston Reunion To Be Held Next Tuesday

The Weston ward reunion will be held next Tuesday in the ward recreation hall. Dinner will be served at 2 P.M. followed by a program. A game will be held in the evening. All children are invited and the school will let out at noon. A special invitation is extended to all former ward members.

Weston Ward

Sunday School Class Valentine Party Hosted by Mrs Seeley

Mrs Theron Seeley entertained members of her Sunday school class at a Valentine party Saturday evening The girls presented a program and played games Mrs Seeley served refreshments.

Large Maraschino Cherries in Accent Enrobed Boxes Deal

Two boxes of large cherries priced at 1.00 for the lot. The items are described as heavily enrobed with pure acetelate and offered as a pound box deal.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Douglas’ Palmer Ron In Soiely Som DeLloyd Jensen Franklin Ward Gunnell Belo Leon Lyers White Geese Paula Mye Sae Carolynick Gloria Weight Lorraine Bennett Carlis Woodward Louise Johnson Deanna Edwards Darrell Jepsen Gary Merrill Legion, Auxiliary Rachel Miles Up&l Ivein U.&furniture Company Neck Sisie Om Og Piat Preston Lions Club Rendezvous Club the. Chorus Am Carlson Ares Willer Ec Fiedler Irs Lovell Smith Carl Reunion Fussin Neanhis “and Tormler Suetta Chatterton Mrs. Rose Olsen Studio Girl Cosmetics W. Oneida Preston PTV Ney Stzss Mei Shorty Dacron
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