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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1959

Page

8

Dinner party entertains Merrill guests with slides

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Merrill hosted last Friday night for Dr. and Mrs. L. V. Merrill Mr. and Mrs. Ford Christensen Mr. and Mrs Theron Seeley and Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Maughan A plated dinner was served then guests viewed colored slides of Utah and Idaho scenery around the fireplace

Ray Merrill L. V. Merrill Ford Christensen Theron Seeley Howard J. Maughan Utah Idaho

Woolley Called to Mission by LDS Church

Roger E. Woolley son of Mr and Mrs Harry H Woolley of Preston and a Utah State University student has been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will enter the mission home February 2 and serve in the west central states mission field. His testimonial program is next Sunday at 7 PM in the Preston fourth ward chapel.

Utah State University Logan Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Woolley West Central States Preston Fourth Ward Preston High School Block’s Eldon Stokes Larry Twin’Falls A.C. Hansen Salt Lake City East Central States BYU

Poetry Night At Utah Power And Light Auditorium

A Study club evening titled A Night of Poetry featured readings from members mothers and other writers. Teresa Smith led singing, Hortense Spencer Anderson and Maryhale Woolsey contributed poems, and luncheon was served to 25.

Utah Power and Light Co Study Club Andrew Nash Susie’ Buxton Teresa Smith Reed Hawkes Hortense Spencer Anderson Eldon Johnston Maryhale Woolsey Nell Brenchley Belva Hart Ora Beckstead

Held Recently For Gloria Smart

A linen bridal shower for Gloria Smart Talbot was held at the home of Mrs. Jdel Symes a week ago Monday. Guests included Mrs. Parley Smart and daughter Judy, Mrs. Denzil Talbot and three Lewiston Utah daughters. A salad luncheon and a bride’s book were part of the event. Later the Golden Hour club met with hostess Hattie Greaves for a 1:30 luncheon at a large table centered with a fruit bowl.

Gloria Smart Talbot Jdel Symes Parley Smart Judy Denzil Talbot Lewiston Utah Geralynn Hobbs Jolene Larson Alta Sharp Darralyn McDermott Donna Neeley Danielle Farnes Golden Hour Club Hattie Greaves Rose Olsen Merle Bright Selma Johnson Amy Hogge Sue Merrill Lavinia Cutler Sylvia Malmberg Janetta Swenson Emily Foss Craner Ollie Foss Lulu Egbert Olsen Malmberg

Nifty Needles Club Hosts Baby Shower For Evelyn Checketts

The Nifty Needles Club held a pink and blue baby shower for Evelyn Checketts at Barbara Jensen's home. Members present included Marie Corbridge and Zelda Larsen, with new officers elected: Marie Corbridge president Casey Bergquist vice president Mary Bergquist secretary and Ella Jones reporter. Mrs Checketts received many gifts.

Evelyn Checketts Barbara Jensen Marie Corbridge Lora Larsen Dean Sant Neta Dockstader Zelda Larsen Mildred Smart Dorothy Crockett Thella Ware Casey Mary Bergquist Casey Bergquist Mary Bergqquist Ella Jones

Bridge Hostess Mrs Gibbons entertains club at mother's home

Mrs Edward Gibbons entertained last Wednesday night for her bridge club at her mother Mrs Ollie Foss home. Members Eva Anderson Lorna Dunn Elizabeth Norma Hale and others attended with chrysanthemums decorating the table. A salad luncheon followed after a 7 o'clock start. High score went to Mr Anderson with hostess taking second.

Gratia Club Edna Eames Winnie Nielson Ruth Parkinson Selma Johnson Hattie Greaves Flossie Merrill Lettie Paull Lucy Hendricks Jennie Weaver Winnis Nielson Lavinia Cutler Bridge Mrs. Hendricks Edward Gibbons Bridge Club Ollie Foss Eva Anderson Nash Lorna Dunn Elizib Ald Norma Hale I Gata eFoss Bernadine Anderson Fae Foss Ora Greaves Vera Nelson Bernading Smith Colleen Martin Connie Gibbons LaRue Robinson Smith Mrs. Robinson

Edwin A Crockett Birthday Celebration Noted in Provo

Family gathering at the Crockett home in Provo honors Edwin A. Crockett of Preston on his birthday Last Sunday. Attending were Clyde and Crockett family members including Phenol Edgley Quinten Crockett and Mrs Edwin Crockett of Preston and Russell Crockett of Salt Lake City.

Clyde Crockett Provo Edwin A. Crockett Preston Phenol Edgley Quinten Crockett Edwin Crockett Russell Crockett Salt Lake City Edgiey

Preston area social notes list Logan visitors and travels

Preston residents hosted and visited relatives over the week. Couples from Logan Pocatello Roy and Dayton joined family gatherings and birthday celebrations for twins Neal and Leo Davis. Local trips included chamber events in Pocatello and a Lions club midwinter conference.

LoPine DUP Camp Meeting Recap

LoPine DUP held a Wednesday gathering at iWirs Ralph Davis for a lesson titled They Came Alone detailing the life of B. H. Roberts Thelma Keller led Thelma Keller and Lucy Hendricks presented a life sketch of Amanda Smith Willis Hendricks great grandmother LeNore Steele performed a piano solo and sang a duet with Gail Turner with Lois Hawkes accompanying Refreshments were served to attendees.

Atalican DUP Nita Cuter Naomi Perkins Vilate Kennington Evelynn Morgan William Taylor Ellen Roberts LoPine Dup iWirs Ralph Davis B. H. Roberts Thelma Keller Lucy Hendricks Willis Hendricks Amanda Smith LeNore Steele Gail Turner Lois Hawkes

Pamela Turner Celebrates 10th Birthday At Home

Pamela Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Gail Turner hosted a birthday party for 14 schoolmates at her home last Wednesday afternoon at four o clock. A barbecue dinner followed by games and gifts marked the celebration of her tenth birthday anniversary.

Steven Jones Craig Larson Bruce Hodges Brent Wheeler Craig Michael Conlin Lee Purser Denny Chatterton Robert Fackrell Ronald Parry Oky McQueen Nell Nelson TeegEin Orin Feellows Joseph Fellows Keith Fellows Verl Fellows Julia’ Fellows Kennington Raley Rogers Lewiston Utah Pamela Turner Gail Turner Pamela

Preston Lady Elks Winter Social Delight

The Lady Elks hosted a winter themed social Monday night in the lodge hall with a salad luncheon at 6 o clock and a program. Peggy and Paula Porter performed solos, Anna Lee Fisher sang two numbers with Linda Knudson on piano, and Rhonda Hammond read. Decor featured winter trees and paper snowmen. cards and bridge saw Marcene Garrett high, Leona Chatterton second. Colleen Campbell won pinochle high with Donna Gae Hobbs second. LaVene Cole took a door prize snowman cake. Maurine Ainscough chaired the event with Sarah Bambrough, Louise Brostrom and Helen Trent on the committee.

Lady Elks Lodge Peggy Paula Porter Anna Lee Fisher Linda Knudson Rhonda Hammond Marcene Garrett Leona Chatterton Colleen Campbell Donna Gae Hobbs LaVene Cole Maurine Ainscough Sarah Bambrough Louise Brostrom Helen Trent

Cancer Society Meeting Planned 1959 Drive

Mrs Lincoln Foster hosted a Whitney home meeting of the county American Cancer Society executive committee last Thursday evening. Attendees included Mrs M M Reeves Mrs Don E Smith Mrs Melvin Kirby Mrs Franklin Sant Mrs Ida Brutenbeker and Mrs Aphrodel Mitchell. They prepared for the 1959 April drive and concluded with a dessert repast.

Lincoln Foster American Cancer Society Whitney M. M. Reeves Don E. Smith Melvin Kirby Franklin Sant Ida Brutenbeker Aphrodel Mitchell

Community Notes On Local Families And Military Moves

Local households report visits and travel as LDS mission plans unfold. Eldon Stokes and son Larry head to Salt Lake City. Pvt Richard Hull prepares for Germany with two weeks at Fort Dix. Various families visit, travel, or attend meetings in Idaho and Utah.

Roland Hull Pvt Richard Hull Fort Dix N. J Germany U. S. Army

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Feree Roger E. Woolley Harry H. Woolley Gloria Smart THE Preston Citizen Mrs. Smith Allen Raona Club Tessa Winn E. R. Johnston Max Norton Morris Parry Dana: Muir Garland’ Herd Don Pack Glen Larson John Sharp Parry Rosa” Swainston B.swainston Ricks Colegé Rosa Melvin Burrups Melvin Burrup George Alder Woodrow Porter Leonard Taylor Pocatello Clark Haskins of J. N. Larsen Ray Perkins Roy, Utah James Keller John Kofoed Tremonton George Davis Blanche Davis Leo Seamons Daniel Dayton Franklin Joseph Davis Neal Leo Davis Laurence Johnson Preston Hospital Rulon Dunn Ralph Millar Chamber of Commerce Dunn Lions Club George Bankhead Ann Marie Providence C. M. Crabtree Carl Jones Glen Pierce Gwen Seeley Craig, Cols H. Carl Nielson Wayne Evans Mrs. Reed Cutler Mountain Home Heeman Sharp N. R. Nelson Mr. Nelson Marm Jacobsen Rose Phillips Weston Corona Smith-Corona Preston’ Lady’ Elks Cancer Society Penney Solingen Valance Orris Harmer Victor Christensen Salt Lake Gary Pearce Kearns Woods,Cross Elmer D. Reese Richard Hendricks Glenn Baldwin Howard Maughan Boise Idaho State Board of Education P. T. Hansen Ard Gerald Thomas Glen Hansen Fredell Gregersen Fred L. Gregersen Ricks College Fdm Preston High School Fredell G. W. McCune New York City Sally Farthing Nancy Scott Wayne Cole Driggs Donna Brown Idaho Falls J. E. Cole Earl Nelson Lake, Nev Internation Hardware Dealers Cordon Merrill Mary C. “Merrill Seth Christensen Candy Gene Rex Twin Falls Gale Madsen Christensen W &E Oil No SEA Foods Franklin Cafe Penney's Shop Penney’s
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