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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1960

Page

9

Oneida Stake MIA Reorganized At Family Stake Meeting

The Oneida stake MIA reorganized at a family stake meeting last Thursday night in the stake house. New officers for men include Dean Abrams as superintendent Glenn Perry as age group counselor Harry Gambles as manual counselor. Women elect Elnora Moser president Pauline Palmer age group counselor and Clarice Porter activity counselor Venna Herd and Dan Perkins retained as secretaries. Retiring members include Dr Reed Hawkes Lynn Nelson Lloyd Christiansen and Barbara Meek Gertrude Webb Mattie Sharp.

Oneida Stakehouse Stake Mia Dean Abrams Glenn Perry Harry Gambles Manuel Elnora Moser Pauline Palmer Clarice Porter Venna Herd Dan Perkins Reed Hawkes Lynn Nelson Lloyd Christensen Barbara Meek Gertrude Webb Mattie Sharp

Alaska Trip Theme for Club Inspires Members

Last Wednesday night in the Utah Power and Light Co auditorium the Preston Study club met for an Alaska themed evening. Pres. Clara Larsen conducted the meeting as Etta Gibson gave the invocation. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Larsen spoke about their Alaska trip with slides. Lunch for 18 members and guests followed. Benediction by Greta Muffer.

Utah Power and Light Co Preston Study Club Clara Larsen Etta Gibson Viola’ Alder Velma Cottle Harvey Larsen Alaska Gretda Muffer

Golden Hour Bridge Luncheon Hosts and Winners

Mrs Ray Bright hosted a 130 bridge luncheon for Golden Hour members. Guests included Sylvia Malmberg Selma Johnson Hattie Greaves Amy Hogge Ellen Greaves Rose Olsen Emily Foss Craner Lavinia Cutler Sue Merrill Janetta Swenson and two hostess guests Carol Condie and LaRue Robinson. Mrs Olsen won high score Condie took all cut. Winder ward reunion planned Monday with 8 pm program and light refreshments. Fairview ward reunion also set for Monday at 8 with dimmer and program. all ward members invited.

Ray Bright Golden Hour Club Sylvia Malmberg Selma Johnson Hattie Greaves Amy Hogge Ellen Greaves Rose Olsen Emily Foss Craner Lavinia Cutler Sue Merrill Janetta Swenson Carol Condie LaRue Robinson Olsen Tors Condie

Weston Ward Reunion Planned for Feb 24 25

Plans are complete for a Weston ward reunion for all members and former members. Feb 24 serves dinner at 7 p.m. followed by an 8:30 program. Feb 25 offers activities for children after school at 4 p.m. and a program afterward. Former Weston residents are invited to attend.

Weston Ward Weston

New Officers Elected For Women's Group

Mrs Don Smith hosted a dessert luncheon for the Associated Church Women’s group last Thursday. An election chose Harriet Cranney as president Mera Palmer as vice president and Virginia Metcalf as secretary and treasurer for the coming year.

Don Smith Associated Church Women’s Group Harriet Cranney Mera Palmer Virginia Metcalf

Local Students Named to Utah State Honor Roll

Utah State University announces fall honor roll list featuring JoAnn Gamble Richard Bruce Garrett Steven Abbott Johnson David G Sant Preston Karl Clair Ballif Whitney Vance Aug ust Hedin Winder Fredell Greg ersen Banida Julie Robinson and Clynn Phillips Weston Wayne P Shumway Franklin Bonnie Winward Dayton Lyle Set Henderson Clifton.

Utah State University JoAnn Gamble Richard Bruce Garrett Steven Abbott Johnson David G. Sant Preston Karl Clair Ballif Whitney Vance August Hedin Winder Fredell Gregersen Banida Julie Robinson Clynn Phillips Weston Wayne P. Shumway Franklin Bonnie Winward Dayton Lyle Set Henderson Clifton

Pinochle Night Hosts Dinner and Awards at Mrs Warner’s

Mrs LaVerna Warner entertained with a pinochle evening at her home. Guests Rita Swainston Bonita Ol verson Katie Swainston Ora Rasmussen Jean Moser Jener MockH vida Beckstead Kate Nelson and Marilyn Henderson enjoyed a chicken dinner. High scorer was Mrs Nelson, low went to Rita Swainston, and Mrs Henderson and Mrs Mack shared floating prizes. A red rose bouquet graced the table. The Preston fourth ward reunion for current and former members is set for Monday with noon lunch for Primary children and a 7 o clock dinner for all adults and youth over 12, plus a program.

Preston Fourth Ward

Meek Honored at Testimonial Sunday for LDS Mission

Meek B. Meek of Riverdale will be honored Sunday February 21 at 7 30 p m in the Riverdale ward chapel for his upcoming LDS mission to Denmark. He leaves for the mission home in Salt Lake City March 7. He is a 1958 Preston High School graduate active in FFA and football and served as senior class vice president and student body award recipient. He attended Utah State University for two years and is a National Guard member.

Valentine Dinner Party at Palmer Home

A no hostess dinner party was held Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ronald Palmer, entertaining their husbands with a Valentine motif. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Weber, Gus Mink, Verd Metcalf, Robert Acock, Dr Kelton Merrill, Russell Cranney, and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Allen. Mr Cranney led the men’s scores, Mrs Cranney the women’s, with Weber and Mrs Mink at low. Weber won the door prize.

Ronald Palmer William Weber Gus Mink Verd Metcalf Robert Acock Kelton Merrill Russell Cranney Wilbur Allen Mr. Cranney Mrs. Cranney Mr Weber Mink Weber Valentine

Bridge Socials and Club Activities Highlight Week

Mrs. Billie Lou Butterfield hosted a bridge club event with dessert luncheon for Florence Greaves Marcene Garrett Alice Poole Maurine Crockett Carol Lou Anderson Leona Chatterton Julce Bambrough and guest Merle Brostrom. Mrs Bambrough won high score and Mrs Garrett won all-out.

Billie Lou Butterfield Florence Greaves Marcene Garrett Alice Poole Maurine Crockett Carol Lou Anderson Leona Chatterton Julce Bambrough Merle’ Brostrom

Joint PTA program on February 26 at high school

The founders day program titled Histories Dream of Education will be held Thursday evening February 26 at 8 p m in the high school music room. Supt. Richard Harmon will be the guest speaker and a program with light refreshments will follow.

PTA Supt Richard Harmon

Preston Indians Rally and Fall in Montpelier Clash

Preston Indians beat Marsh Valley 71-48 on their home court to drop eighth league loss for Marsh Valley. Steven Porter led Preston with 19 points and 16 rebounds, while Gary Smith top-scored for Marsh Valley with 18. Preston then lost 75-61 at Montpelier as Porter scored 30 and Alan Homer led Montpelier with 22.

Preston. Indians Marsh Valley Preston Steven Porter Malin Davis At Hoggan David Hart Veri Christensen Reid Carlson Trent Packer Rod Larsen Wallace Bennett Tribe Gary Smith Dean Larson Montpelier Bears David ‘Hart Kalin Davis Pat Hoggan Dee Ward David Lyons Alan Homer Tribesmen Idaho Porter Lorenzo Griffeth Aberdeen Snake River Indians

Aberdeen Basketball Routs Opponents With 40 Point Defense

Aberdeen remains undefeated in league play and has restricted opponents to an average around 40 points per game, highlighting a stingy defense ahead of Saturday tilts.

Aberdeen

Local Youth Betrothed to Hyrum Utah Girl

Francis Mae Newbrand of Hyrum Utah will wed Lynn Talbot of Clifton Utah. Miss Newbrand and Mr Talbot are graduates of South Cache and North Cache High Schools and seminary. They plan a March 11 ceremony at the Logan LDS temple with an evening reception in Hyrum stakehouse and a Clifton dance on March 12.

Ter Francis Mae Newbrand Lynn Talbot LaVon Talbot Clifton Miss Newbrand South Cache High School Mr. Talbot North Cache High School Logan Hyrum

Former Resident Dean Geddes Dies In Truck Crash

Dean L Geddes 42 of Pocatello died Monday when a pickup overturned on ice. Hans Pettersen 47 and Grant Hoskins 7 were not seriously hurt. Geddes served in Europe in World War I and was a former Union Pacific brakeman. He is survived by Bernita Bauer Geddes wife Cody Geddes son Lydia Geddes mother and seven sisters and brothers. Funeral set for Friday at 2 pm in the 22nd ward LDS chapel in Pocatello.

Franklin County Dean L. Geddes Poca~tello Hans Pettersen Grant Hoskins Fort Hall Mr. Geddes Banida Hugh L Lydia Lowe Geddes Downey Business College Boise Pocatello Union Pacific Railroad Geddes Bernita Bauer Cody B. Geddes Lackland Afb Texas Lydia Geddes Paul el Monte Calif Scott Salt Lake City Hugh J Irel Garth Germany U. S. Army Barta Taylor

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