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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1950

Page

6

Idaho 4-H Winners Earn National Honors in 1949

Geneal Bosworth of Preston won top Home Improvement honors with a bedroom remodel and kitchen plans aided by a $300 Sears Roebuck scholarship. Marjorie Hartman of Parma, 17, national 4-H Girls’ Record winner, completed 84 projects, 107 exhibits and earned $259 in cash prizes in clothing nutrition and canning, with a $300 Montgomery Ward scholarship.

Geneal Boswoth Preston Geneva Sears-Roe

Society and Old Vows Mrs Roy Peterson Hostess at Bridge

Mrs Roy Peterson hosted last Wednesday at her home in compliment to club associates and guests Mrs Bob Fulton and Mrs Lynn Petterberg Bridge followed a light supper with score honors to Mrs Jack Anderson and Mrs Rulon Dunn Golden Hour Club Members Meet For Christmas Party Members of the Golden Hour club gathered at the home of Mrs G C Kilgore on Wednesday afternoon December 28 A 130 dinner was served on one table with a gay Christmas motif after which bridge was played Score honors went to Mrs Harvey Bickmore and Mrs Al Kircher

Roy Peterson Bob Fulton Lynn Petterberg Jack Anderson Rulon Dunn Golden Hour Club G. C. Kilgore Harvey Bickmore al Kircher

Lynda Lee Knudson Celebrates Eighth Birthday

Mrs. Virgil Knudson hosted a Friday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Lynda Lee Knudson. A two course luncheon was served at a single table centered by a decorated cake and lighted tapers. Guests included Marion Beveridge Anna Lee Fisher Karen Dunn Ranee Buttars Pianne Crockett Lorre Burrup Janet Knudson and the honoree.

Virgil Knudson Lynda Lee Marion Beveridge Anna Lee Fisher Karen Dunn Ranee Buttars Pianne Crockett Lorre Burrup Janet Knudson

Afternoon games led by Miss Virgene Knudson

The remainder of the afternoon featured a series of competitive games guided by Miss Virgene Knudson.

Virgene Knudson

Nash Family Social at Olsen Home

The A. B. Nash family party gathered at the Weston home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Olsen on Friday evening in December. Hosts Mr and Mrs Clyde Nash assisted with a four course dinner for guests including Mrs A B Nash Mr and Mrs Bart Nash Mr and Mrs Weldon Nash Mr and Mrs Archie Gill Mr and Mrs Charles Olsen and Mr and Mrs Virgil Knudson. The evening featured games, visiting and gifts from a lighted Christmas tree.

Frank Olsen Weston A. B. Nash Clyde Nash Bart

Gard Club Hostess Delights Members With Bridge Honors

Mrs Earl Lloyd hosted a Gard club gathering at her home on Thursday evening with special guest Mrs Monte Aller. After a 7 30 supper, bridge was played with Mrs Dean Jensen taking high score honors and Mrs Don Smith winning the pll cut.

Earl Lloyd Gard Club Monte Aller Dean Jensen Don Smith

Preston Ladies Literary Club Christmas Party

The Preston Ladies Literary Club held a Christmas social Thursday afternoon at Mrs. A. G. Carlson’s home. Orson Ryarff of Logan spoke, sharing several stories, followed by light refreshments amid holiday decorations.

Preston A. G. Carlson Orson Ryarff Logan

Welcome Home Social Honors Beth Swainston

Beth Swainston, recently returned missionary, was honored at a social in Whitney gymnasium last Friday evening. Daughter of Theron Swainston, she returned to the country December 10 after time in England and Scotland. A Preston high school graduate, she also graduated from USAC where she participated in music and drama.

Benjamin Franklin Born as 15th of 17 in Boston Era

The nation marks Benjamin Franklin born January 17, 1706 as part of International Printing Week January 15 through 21, noting his place in a large colonial family and his enduring print legacy.

Benjamin Franklin

Local Whittney Socials And School News Highlight Week

Mrs. Lorin Bodily hosted the Variety club at her Whitney home on Thursday with special guest Mrs. William Tanner of Oxnard California. The Relief society entertained visiting teachers and class leaders with games and a Kurengon potpourri. Attendees included Ray Ransbottom Lincoln Foster Howard Swainston and Karl Ballif who spoke at the regional farm event. Beth Swainston recently back from service in England and Scotland has taken a home economics position at Springville High School.

Lorin Bodily William Tanner Oxnard Calif Orval” “Benson California Arizona Whitney Thomas Tanner Canard Calf Relief Society Sweet Peas Fern Swainston Ethel Dursteller Ione Oliverson Lily’ Wallace School For Canning Ray Ransbottom Lincoln Foster Howard Swainston Karl Ballif

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