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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1956
Page
6
Christmas weekend brings numerous visits across Lewiston Preston and surrounding towns. Families from Ogden Logan and Seattle spent time with local relatives including the Goff Williams and Andreason households. The Jay-Cettes raffled a baby doll prize. many guests traveled to observe New Year celebrations and attend family gatherings.
Friday afternoon the Cocienda club members gathered at Mrs Harold Oliverson’s home for quilting followed by a 24 to 30 dinner. Guests included Charity Larsen Rae Hobbs May Keller Adele Larsy Lizzie Weaver Mae Jorge and Gladys Baugh as part of Christmas decorations and table adornments.
An annual no hostess holiday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Godfrey last Wednesday evening. Guests from Logan Preston and Mink Creek attended including Blaine Punkley Russell Kearl Sidney Garrett Anneth Merrill Robert Hull Barlow Gilbert and Clifford Warr. Dinner followed by games and visiting. Later Mrs Clair Bickmore hosted an office staff dinner for National Farm Loan Assit employees with guests from Weston Preston and Mink Creek.
J W Gamble marked his sixty fourth birthday with a family gathering. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Merlin Mecham of Orem Utah and Mr and Mrs O H Nielsen of Whitney, Glen Gamble of Preston, and Mrs Gamble. A birthday cake and gifts highlighted the celebration.
Saturday night hosts Mr and Mrs John G King entertained at a birthday party for sister Mrs Venda King. Guests included Newell King LaVere King Norman King Reed Woddlens Rulon Bingham JoAnn King Bruce Griffin and others as they visited and played bingo. A dessert luncheon and a gift were part of the event.
Mrs Ariel G Eames entertained Gratia club members Thursday afternoon at her home with Christmas decorations in each room. Luncheon for eight included Lucy Hendricks Jeeaver Selma Johnson Winnie Nielsen Etta Gibson Ruth Parkingon Merle Bright and Flossie Merrill. High bridge score went to Mrs Hendricks bingo to Mrs Johnson and Tow score to Mrs Gibson.
Mrs Julia Fellows was honored at a birthday dinner held at her home on Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs LaVern Hollingsworth and Kent and Susan of Banida, Mr and Mrs George Wilcox and Georgia Lee and Bobby of Preston. The group presented a gift to Mrs Fellows.
The Winderward recreation hall hosted Rendezvous Dance Club’s annual New Year’s Eve dance with 50 couples attending. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis and Mr and Mrs Jim Beveridge. Intermission featured vocal solos by Mrs Mack Hymas.
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