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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1943

Page

5

Preston Rotary Anns Enjoy Ladies Night At Jack's Cafe

Members of the Preston Rotary club hosted Rotary Anns for a ladies night with dinner and a program at Jack's Cafe followed by a Grand Theatre party. Art Johnson led arrangements, Bill Fryer was toastmaster, and over sixty members and wives attended with Supt. R. J. Bjorkman chairman of the entertainment.

Preston Rotary Club Rotary Anns Jack's Cafe Grand Theatre Art Johnson Bill Fryer R. J. Bjorkman Bill MacKnight Aaron Gardner Junior Christensen Katherine McClun Nadine Wright Elsie Greaves Betty Griffith Sharon Seamon Gwen Schenk Beverly Nielson Elnora Fletcher Shirley Palmer Ethel Oliverson Blaine Wilson Maxine Candle

Dinner for girl friends honors Mrs Eldine Bingham Stephens

Mrs Ford Christensen hosted a social last Wednesday evening in honor of her daughter Mrs Eldine Bingham Stephens. A three course dinner was served and royal rummy played. Attending were Mrs Helen Bunker, Mrs Ruth Hart, Miss LaVoyle Nielsen, Mrs Grace Gamble and the guest of honor. Mrs Ruth Hart won the high score prize.

Maxine Dahling Faye ‘Spilsbury Faye Spitsbury Geraldine Ririe Donna Grace Greaves Darlene Hart Oreieng Neeley LaRee Tpacker Doris—Manning Ford Christensen Eldine. Bingham _Stephens Helen Bunker Ruth Hart LaVoyle Nielsen Grace Gamble Raona Club Gwen Egbert Edith Hillstead Egbert

Preston High School drama wins audience acclaim

The Preston high school thespian group directed by Mrs. Gwyn R. Clark presented Smilin Through in the school auditorium last Friday. Blaine Wilson as Dr Owen Harding Valetta Evans as Kathleen Dungannon and Dorothy Greaves as Mooriyeen Clare drew special audience praise for their interpretations. Carteret garden set, designed by Sam Fletcher and built by Lincoln Orme, enhanced the production.

Preston High School Gwyn R. Clark Alan Martin Blaine Wilson Owen Harding Valetta Evans Kathleen Dungannon Dorothy Greaves Mooriyeen Clare Carteret Garden Sam Fletcher Lincoln Orme

Former Residents Honored By Choir Event in Preston features Christensen speech

Former Salt Lake City residents Mr and Mrs Harold C Christensen and three children visited Preston from Saturday to Monday. Christensen, once Preston high school music instructor, spoke at the First Ward evening meeting. Afterward the choir hosted a sociable at Mr and Mrs W Ulfruman home with a musical program and light refreshments.

Harold C. Christensen Salt Lake City Preston Christensen Preston High School First Ward Wilftrumin

Miss America Reigns At Oneida Stake Ball

The Oneida Stake Green and Gold ball ended Tuesday at the Franklin Stake recreation hall with Miss Phyllis Hollingsworth crowned Miss America and joined by attendants Miss Margaret Bingham Mrs DeLamar Palmer and Miss Venus Johnson. Dances included Beautful Lady The Bluebird The Lanc ers and Side Walks of New York. The patriotic stage backdrop featured large flags and photos of stake servicemen.

Oneida Stake Elmo Keller Blanche Hollingsworth Franklin Stake Phyllis Hollingsworth Margaret Bingham DeLamar Palmer Venus Johnson Garth Eames Jerry Merrill Seth Forsgren Oneida Winder Dayton Lancers New York

PTA Presents Two Large American Flags to Classrooms

Two big flags were given to homerooms by the PTA on Monday to honor attendance of parents at February meeting. Fletcher's Junior-Senior High and Liljenquist's elementary rooms received flags, with a rule allowing permanent keeping after three consecutive wins.

P.T.A PTA Mr. Fletcher Liljenquist

Melodians Entertain Wives At Dinner

The Preston Melodians hosted partners at a Washington's Birthday three course dinner at Jack's cafe. Daffodils decor were arranged for the table. Afterward a musical program readings and stunts were performed by members. Most club members attended.

Preston

Outstanding Social Given By Local L V R

The Idaho Volunteer Reserves battalions held a second victory themed dance at the city recreation hall. Uniformed men formed at attention as colors were posted and taken down while County Commissioners Nash and Shrives and Mayor Forsgren attended with partners. Sgt Harold Allen led a manual of arms demonstration showing good training response.

Idaho Volunteer Reserves City Andrew Nash Frank Shrives May J. C. Forsgren Home Guard Harold Allen Manual of Arms

White Pine DUP Meets For History Lesson And Music

The White Pine chapter of the DUP met February 185 at Mrs. Aleda Neeley home. Grace Meek presented a history of Ana Christina Larsen Peterson and discussed Quaint Planer Customs. Three musical numbers by Misses Mignon Smith Marine Smith and Karan Smith entertained guests. Refreshments followed a delightful gathering.

Aee Ee DUP Aleda ‘Neeley Neeley Ana Christina Larsen Peterson Grace Meek Mignon Marine Karan Smith

Families Gather for Sunday Visit at Bert Winward Home

Bert Winward of Whitney hosted all his children and many grandchildren Sunday except eleven due to illness. Attendees included relatives from Clifton Salt Lake City Preston and Mink Creek among others. A Richards reunion followed in Ogden and Logan Utah and a birthday party for George Carter was held February 22 with bunco and a hot dish for sixteen guests.

Bert “W.winward Whitney Bert Ww. “Winward Clifton J. de Winward Salt Lake City F. H. Winward Serena Dunlop Daugher C. of.Preston Effie Fjelsted Coulee Dam Washington Woodrow Winward Thane D. Winward Fifth’ Ward Marion Jensen Mink Creek Ewe Tee Whee Olsen Sioux Falls Dakota Olsen John. Richards Ogden Logan Utah Richards William H. Richards Malad Herman Richards Pocatello Carl . Olsen Sioux City George Carter Bunco

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