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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1955

Page

8

Howard Maughans Feted During Portland Visit

Howard J. Maughan and wife returned from a two week sojourn in Portland Oregon with their son and daughter in law Dr and Mrs Gordon M Maughan. They were guests of honor at a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs William Kletzer of Portland and Mrs Kletzer was Oregon's mother for 1954 while Mrs Maughan was Idaho mother of the year. Dr Maughan will head obstetrics gynecology at Multnomah Hospital.

Howard J. Maughan Portland Ore Gordon M. Maughan Maughans William Kletzer Kietzer National Congress of Parents and Teachers Kletzer Oregon Maughan Idaho Multnomah Hospital Preston

Impressive Saturday Bridge At Mrs Hawkes Home

An afternoon of bridge was enjoyed last Saturday at the home of Mrs. Leo Hawkes by a double foursome of ladies. A luncheon with tables centered by white candles in red carnation holders accompanied the game.

Bridge Leo Hawkes Virgil Knudson Earl Nelson G. W. McCune Frank Foss Howard Johnson QO. D. Robinson Don Smith

Travel Club Hosts Carlson Chorus Guest Night

The Travel and Hobby Club held a guest night in the 3rd ward church with Elda Carlson and her chorus performing. Francine Oliverson accompanied. Kirt Fiedler was guest soloist with Carol Cutler Sessions, Coy Manning, and Mrs Carlson, who sang two duets. Rae Hawkes and Eliza Christensen acted as chaperones. Rae Hawkes gave a life sketch of Mrs Carlson and the chorus origin. Refreshments were served by Rebecca Hawkes, Suzanne Greaves, and Kay Cherrington.

3Rd Ward Elda Carlson Francine Oliverson Kirt Fiedler Carol Cutler Coy Manning

Spring Luncheon Climaxed Meetings With Bridge Club Festivities

A spring luncheon closed the Thursday Matinee bridge club season with corsage centerpieces and tea plant prizes. High honors went to Mrs. Smith with Mrs. Nielsen second. traveling prizes went to Mrs. Foss and Mrs. Stocks.

Reid Hugh Nielsen Don Smith Smith Nielsen Frank Foss Stocks

Mrs Luther Boyd Hosts Feb 15 Bridge Party

Mrs Luther Boyd was hostess at a party February 15 at Mrs Clair Bickmore's home. Bridge was played with Jessie Myers Florence Reeves Eva Anderson Ruth Nash JaRue Robinson Lorna Dunn and Clair Bickmore present. Mrs Dunn won high score and Mrs Boyd took second.

Luther Boyd Clair Bickmore Jessie Myers Florence Reeves Eva, Anderson Ruth Nash JaRue Robinson Lorna Dunn Martha Géddés Stewart Geddes Joan Cheryl Banida Ronald’ J.‘Hogee Rolly and Sharon Richland, Wash George Egbert Preston

Cocienda Sewing Club Gradiates Meet With Mars

The Cocienda sewing club as gradiates met Friday afternoon with Mars. Adele Larsen. Dinner was served at 4:30 and present were Lettie Condie, Lizzie Weaver, Mary Keller, Rae Hobbs, Vera Hawkes, Allie Packer, Gladys Rosen, Charity Larsen, and guest Mada Larsen. The rest of the time was spent doing handwork.

Cocienda Sewing Club Gradiates Mars Adele Larsen Lettie Condie Lizzie Weaver Mary Keller Rae Hobbs Vera, Hawkes Allie Packer Gladys Rosen Chariety Larsen Mada Larsen

Fisher Hosts Dinner Honoring Dean Sears Birthday

Mr and Mrs Allen Fisher hosted a Saturday dinner for Dean Sears celebrating his birthday. The guests included the Kenneth Woods Norman Becksteads Eldon Winns and other couples as they shared visiting time and Mr Sears was given a gift.

Allen Fisher Dean Sears Kenneth Woods Dean Searses Norman Becksteads Eldon Winns Mr. Sears

Dayton Reunion Scheduled Saturday

The annual Dayton ward reunion is set for this Saturday starting at noon at Dayton grade school with a hot lunch. Children will have games and a movie at the Dayton recreation hall while adults eat, then a program and dancing in the evening. LaVere Balls chairs the general committee and Albert Moser runs the lunch team. Former residents are invited.

Dayton Dayton Recreation Hall LaVere Balls Albert Moser

Clifton Ward Reunion Invites Members for Friday and Saturday

The Clifton ward reunion committee led by chairman Claude Howell invites all ward members and dormer ward members to a two day event. The program opens Friday at 6 p m with a children's movie and refreshments. Saturday features a 1 p m dinner for adults followed by a program with local and out of town talent and a dance to end the city entertainment.

Clifton Ward Claude Howell Ward Dormer Ward

Local social notes from Idaho families and visitors

Local column records visits and travels among residents and relatives across Idaho Falls Preston Tooele Pocatello Ogden and San Francisco. It notes gatherings, a literary club meeting, a sister-in-law's death, ill neighbor Mrs. Carter, and a two day trip by the Bodily and Turner families with brief family greetings and moves.

Social Notes from Richland Washington and Surrounding Areas

Local society pages list visits and gatherings across Richland Provo Logan Ogden Preston Ogden Park City and nearby communities. Families including Hogge Sorensen Sutton Geddes and Gill host and travel for social events birthdays dinners and brief leaves from service with references to Navy Army and local milestones.

Visit of Little Spencer EK Parkinson to Salt Lake City

Little Spencer EK Parkinson of Salt Lake City is visiting this week with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Keller.

Little Spencer EK. Parkinson Salt Lake City Elmo Keller

Porter's New Grandson Born in Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs Paul Porter announce the birth of their son in Salt Lake City. Mrs Porter formerly Nedra Hansen, daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Hansen.

L. E. Hansen Salt Lake City Paul Porter Porter Nedra Hansen

Layton and Dayton residents host visiting Hulse family

Mr and Mrs Wendell Hulse and family of Layton Utah visited Tuesday February 22 with Mr and Mrs William Hise. Last Wednesday evening the Hulse hosts included Elmer Hulse Mrs Albert Walker of Preston and Roy Hulse of Daytonal.

Jack Allred Oneida Stake Utah Power and Light E Vern Rupperts Hyrum Bennetts Stanford Tansons Preston Marlow ‘Smarts Dayton Bob Smiths Riverdale Cecil Jensens Glencoe Reed Jensens Mink Creek Wendell . Hulse Layton, Ut William Hise Hulse Elmer Hulse Albert Walker Roy Hulse

Burley Elks Host Friendship Night Weekend Visitors

Mr and Mrs Rulon Dunn visited Burley for Elks events including friendship night at the Burley Elks Club and a ritualistic contest by the local Elks team on Sunday.

Rulon Dunn Burley Elks Elks Club

Heusser Family Visit Extends Across Salt Lake City and Logan

Mr and Mrs Blaine Heusser and baby of Salt Lake City visited Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ray Heusser. Mr and Mrs Jack Garrett of Logan and Mr and Mrs Demari Merrill returned Sunday from a week long vacation in Las Vegas and California.

Blaine Heusser Baby Salt Lake City Mrs Ray Heusser Jack Garrett Logan Demari Merrill Las Vegas California

Couple Greaves Baurs Return From Las Vegas Vacation

Mr and Mrs Don Greaves and Mr and Mrs Ownes Baur recently vacationed in Las Vegas and returned last week.

Myr Don Greaves Ownes Baur Las Vegas

Families travel to Salt Lake City for sons’ overseas duty

Mr and Mrs Arias Docksteader and Mr and Mrs Ethel Spackman visited Salt Lake City Saturday to see their sons Bruce Docksteader and Boyd Spackman depart for overseas army service in Germany. Dixie Fisher accompanied them.

Arias Docksteader Ethel Spackman Salt Lake City Bruce Docksteader Boyd Spackman Germany Army Dixie Fisher

Kofoeds Visit With Parents In Orem

Mr and Mrs Merlin Kofoed of Orem Utah visited last weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Eugene Kofoed and Mr and Mrs A T Merrill.

Joseph Steers Ogden Mrs Earl Head Merlin Kofoed Orem, Ut Eugene Kofoed A. T. Merrill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Howard Mrs. Vilate Weaver Wendell Keck Imrs Leo Hawkes Georgina Carlson Gay Georgina Carlson Mary V. Jensen Myrtle Goff Tressa Taylor Ruth Perry Anna Morrison Virginia Doney Myrtle Wright Jennie Neeley Jennie Barton Rook Luana Esplin Quinten Casperson Verna Swann Luana Esplin Mrs. Lynn Larsen Lynn Larsen Hazel Porter Miss Dove Martin West Oneida Hone Preston, Idaho Eva Rand Bun and Teemengs Rondson Pride Suncrest Your Friendly Carlson Chorus Mrs. Vaughn Greaves Vaughn Greaves Friendship Club Mel Burrup Keith Christensen Don Elwell Herrman Richards Don Pinson Nat’ Edwards Spencer Winn Glen Petterberg Callan Woodward Franklin Lyle Shipley Mrs. Allred Anna Lee Fisher Allan Fisher Anna Lee Adell Larsen Cocienda Club Mrs. Fisher Clifton Lorin Anderson Idaho Falls Charles Ainscough, Jr Orin Lindhardt Pasco Wash David R. Williams Cecil Lloyd E. H. Lloyd Wilford Bodily Bryce Jensen Fairview San Francisco Los Angeles David Thornton Pocatello Miss Smith Kenneth Cordingley Tooele Emmett Wright Adeline Hunter Wright Ray Bright Literary Club W. D. McClellan South Elizabeth Barton de Irvine Melvin Clayton Chloe Peterson Tom Carter Jennie ‘Neeley Gail Turner De-Verl-Turner Ronald J. Hogge Rolly Provo College Martha Geddes Hogge George Robert Louisville Melvin Clemens Darrell Farnes Dick Farnes Parks Air Force Base Marie Lindhardt Bob and Ross Winder Williams Earl Hollingsworth Emma Merrill St Anthony Ted Kirwan Leslee Colleen Black San Diego Pauline Sorensen Roy Sorensen Paul Hollingsworth U. S. Navy David Sutton Thomas Levy Nahum Porter Don Nuttall LaMont Richards Hielding, Ut Archie Gill Preston 2Nd Ward Washington David J.sutton Thusband Glenda Ruth’ Sutton Jay Condie Richard‘ Sorensen U. S. Army Korea Cand Leroy J. Anderson Bountiful E. J. Rosengreen Mrs. LaVell Coffin West Yellowstone Sidney Biggs Duane McQueen Tolqz Cat Goff Elgin, Ore J.~n.,larsen K. A. .Crockett Ingram Smith Bud Victor H. Duke of Meet Morris Parry John King Tu At
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