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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
7
Preparations for the Franklin Stake MIA Gallant Green Ball begin with a 830 pm program February 2 at the stake house. Five dance numbers directed by stake leaders and hosted by the Porters highlight the event with decorations and a floor show reflecting the Sweethearts theme.
The January Ladies of Elks social at the Lodge Hall featured a snow themed decor with driftwood pine cones and evergreen trees. Prizes went to bingo winners Jerry Austin and Marge Auger while Deane Auger and Carma Long won pinochle and Rosie Nelson with Colleen Martin won bridge. Committee chair Phyllis Anderson was assisted by Ann Bowcutt Jean Moser Jerry Austin Shirley Schwaneveldt and Dorothy Moser.
In the Fourth ward conference Sunday evening the Relief Society reorganized under the Omeida Stake presidency. Francine Oliverson, Ida Bennett and Connie Thomas were released. New officers for the coming year include Phyllis Tanner president Dessa Sant and Mrs Thomas as counselors with Clara Auger secretary. Class leaders are Gertie Webb Lavinia Cutler Elizabeth Johnson and Lucille Roberts. TRENTON choristers held a ward hall party under Luella Payne Janet Griffin and Marene Atkinson with many attendees and a potluck supper followed by games.
Richmond Mr and Mrs Robert Coldren announce the marriage of their daughter Roberta Lee to Towise Dean Halverson son of Mrs Florence Halverson of Richmond. The ceremony was at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas on January 10 with a reception at the couple’s first home. The Halverson family traveled to Nevada for the event and reception, then returned to Las Vegas where Lew Ros employed.
Mr and Mrs Alva Bowman welcome a girl born January 15. Mr and Mrs Duane Murray announce Grace born January 16. Mapleton couple Mr and Mrs Lavon Bowman report a girl born January 16. Preston families welcome Brent Christen sen a boy born January 17 and Clifford Dawes a boy born January 17. Preston couple Mr and Mrs Don Beckstead report a girl born January 17. Franklin households include Mr and Mrs Joe Carriedo a girl born January 18 and Mr and Mrs Darrell Womack a girl born January 20.
Michael Diven age 19 and Jean Ann Meyer age 18, both of Salt Lake City, were married as recorded in the local notices. The ceremony united two residents of the same city in a formal union.
Delbert Duce hosted an open house in Richmond for Mr and Mrs George Duce after their recent Nevada wedding. Relatives and out of town guests attended from Pocatello Arimo Wellsville Hyde Park Logan Hyrum Covegs and nearby areas.
Former Preston residents Cyrus and Mrs Greaves announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Doreen to Carl R Okleberry son of Dr and Mrs Alfred M Okleberry of Salt Lake City. The ceremony will take place at the Inland Temple March 18.
Mrs. Laura Buttars hosted a house party at her Weston home on January 9. Attendants included Jess and Bertha Griffiths Laurence and Mae Neuenswander Earl and Gladys Buttars Grant and Bernus Benson Hyrum and Vera McKay and Reuben and Clara Buttars of North Logan. A supper was enjoyed.
Kathy Stewart daughter of Mrs Boyde Stewart of Weston won the Betty Crocker award as a West Side senior. She is state vice president of recreation in the Future Homemakers of America of Idaho and has led FHA activities four years. She also serves as president of the Piretts of West Side and attended Girls State. The Betty Crocker test is a 50 minute home economics exam and her win earns a Homemaker of Tomorrow pin and entry of her exam in state competition.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Hobbs of Linrose announce the engagement of their daughter Helen to Nolan Robbin, son of Mr and Mrs Irvin Robbin of Dayton. The couple plans a fall wedding. Both graduates of West Side High School. Helen attends LDS Business College in Salt Lake City.
An open house at the new Lewiston home of Fay and Marie Bernhisel drew 125 guests. Christmas decorations adorned the house as refreshments in holiday colors were served by the couple’s granddaughters. Captain Virginia Bernhisel, serving with the Air Force in Germany, attended with her family. Local relatives and friends from Fort Bragg California and Salt Lake City joined the event, with several staying overnight.
Mrs Fonda Bodily honored on her birthday with a buffet luncheon attended by Velma Cottle Bart Merrill Zale Moser John Palmer and Helen Jo Bodily. Weekend visitors in Boise were Cleo Swenson and family. Numerous hometown visits, travels, and family gatherings are recorded, including notes on a Utah Power and Light electrical training in Preston and Montpelier, a Navy assignment to Imperial Beach, and a death in the Brambough family.
The First and Eighth wards announce their annual Gold and Green Ball with the theme June in January. Officers say the event will feature a community gathering and social activities under the festive banner.
Mr and Mrs Percy Keller hosted a family party at their Mink Creek home last Sunday. Attendees from Salt Lake, Preston, Riverdale, Silt Lake, Erwin Idaho, and others joined, with Arden Smith just released from Holy Cross Hospital after ear and knee surgery. The event featured a dancing social January 29 at 8 pm with the First ward as hosts and a floor show at 9:30 led by Kiy and Vicki Crockett and others. Keith Jensen's orchestra provided music.
Preston High FHA girls and guests attended a Foreign Food Demonstration at Utah Power and Light forum. Demonstration agent Miss Alice Bingham prepared Brazilian dishes Risotto Con Franz Salade Verde and Doce de Lette. Attendees tasted the dishes and Donna LeFevre and Mrs Tobler won Foreign Food cook books.
A birthday party was held January 19 at the home of Mr and Mrs Wesley Schaub of Logan in honor of Mrs Emily K Evans of Preston on her 76th birthday. A dinner was served to Mr and Mrs Howard Johnson, Mr and Mrs Alfred Kern, a cousin Mr and Mrs Jacob Kern of Logan, and Emily Evans. An enjoyable time was spent visiting.
Fairview in the TDaday Date area held a Snow Frolic for the Lihoma girls at the recreation hall Friday evening. Morte Choules led the event with Ruth Christensen and Marv Tou Jensen organizing lunch. The program featured a daughters song to the fathers and a fathers song to their daughters along with games.
Janet Swann daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Swann married Leon Skinner in the Logan LDS Temple. Matron of honor Glenda Swainston, bridesmaids Sharon Durrant and others attended. Reception in Banida LDS chapel followed. The couple will reside in Pocatello.
Two bedroom fur shed apartment for rent with all utilities except lights. Call Mrs. Reuben Taylor at 852-0298 for details.
Notice for the annual meeting of Twin Lakes Canal Company stockholders in Dayton Idaho Franklin County on February 4, 1963 at 10 am. One director for District N 3 terms three years to be chosen. Proxy allowed. Notice dated January 21 1963 with publication dates January 24 and June 31 1963.
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