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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

8

Dinner Party at Whateacre Hosts in Daffodil Decor

Mr and Mrs Don Smithen hosted a Saturday dinner party at their home with daffodil centerpieces and candles. Guests included Mr and Mrs Barton Bowden Mr and Mrs Dean Jensen Mr and Mrs J A Beveridge and Mr and Mrs J Newel Stevens. Tripoley closed the evening. Mrs Enid Johnston entertained sewing club members with a two course lunch and social time. Officers elected Barbara Jensen Evelyn Checketts Lora Larsen Mary Bergquist. outgoing officers Deen Sant Dorothy Wakley Maria Corbridge Nita Doekstader.

Enid Johnston Barbara Jensen Evelyn ‘Checketts Lora ‘Larsen Mary Bergquist Deen, Sant Dorothy ‘Wakley Maria Corbridge Nita Doekstader

Birthdays Observed At Teen Age Social

Mrs. O R Cutler hosted a birthday party Saturday night for her son Clair and Miss Carol Goaslind. Couples attended including Bob Fulton Bonnie Lewis Mr Cutler Shirley Robinson Alan Fryar Betty Ruth Westerberg Paul Johnson Lenona Edgley Grant Hawkes Marilyn Davis Dick Smith. Awards for canasta and score honors went to Miss Westerberg and Mr Hawkes.

O. R. Cutler Clair

Bradford Reigns at Franklin Gold and Green Ball

Miss Jeanine Bradford was crowned queen at the Franklin ward hall event titled Look For the Silver Lining. Leonard Butterworth crowned her as attendants Mrs. Marcine Garrett and Miss Norma Tovey supported. Beehive girls and scouts presented a floorshow with multiple dance numbers.

Franklin Ward Angel Jeanine Bradford Leonard Butterworth

Mrs. E. A. Crockett Hosts Birthday Dinner Party

Mrs. Edwin A. Crockett presided at a Thursday evening dinner party honoring Mr Crockett on his birthday anniversary. The event featured a pink and yellow theme, a full course dinner, and a post dinner social with bingo. Guests included Mr and Mrs Quinten Crockett, Mr and Mrs Russell Crockett, and Mr and Mrs Penol Edgley.

Edwin A. Crockett Crockett Quinten Crockett Russell Crockett Phenol Edgley

Electric water warmers aid farm stock winter supply

An article discusses winter watering for poultry and livestock, highlighting heat options like immersion heaters, 300 watt gelcers, and heated drinking cups. It explains how thermostatically controlled heat prevents freezing, keeps water accessible, and supports year round production.

Thursday Bridge Club Guests of Mrs Foss

Mrs Gwen Collier and Mrs Don Smith were special guests last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Frank Foss when she entertained in honor of her club associates. A refreshing dessert luncheon was served after which bridge was played. Mrs Hugh Nielson tallied for high score honors and second high was awarded to Mrs E S Foss.

Hugh Nielson E. S. Foss

Mrs Don E Smith Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs Don E Smith entertained the Wednesday evening bridge club at her home with a salad luncheon and bridge. Prizes went to Mrs Lorna Dunn and Mrs Ed Gibbons. Special guests included Mrs Robert Fulton Mrs Hugh Nielsen and Mrs E S Foss. Pink orchid sweet peas and carnations decorated the table. Mrs Karl Ballif presented reviews of The Feast of Ortolans and Pot Buck followed by a luncheon for attendees.

Wednesday Evening Bridge Club Don E. Smith Lorna Dunn Ed Gibbons Robert Fulton Ortolans Maxwell ‘ Anderson Kathryn Arthur Karl ‘Ballif

Wick-Ladies Host Evening at Merrill Home

The Pick Wick Ladies held a guest night at Mrs. K. O. Merrill’s home last Wednesday evening. Assisting hostess was Mrs. Sterling Perkins. The home was beautifully decorated with lovely bou-

K. O. Merrill

Wednesday Bridge Club Honors Mrs Larson Hosts

Mrs W A Larson presided as hostess for a Wednesday bridge gathering at her home last week. Guests included Mrs Reed Magie and Mrs Melvin Westerberg, with a salad luncheon and bridge play, high score awarded to Mrs Reed Magie.

W. A. Larson Reed Magie Melvin Westerberg tHia Aderess Milford Crabtree

Dinner Party at Home of Hammonds Hosts Notable Guests

A social gathering occurred Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hammond on East Second South. A buffet dinner was served to the Hammonds, Mr. and Mrs. Cluff Keensen, and to Dr. and Mrs. R. Leon Smith, among others.

Social gathering features ornate table and games

Kelton Merrill and several families attended a festive evening with a well set buffet style table featuring heather bouquets and snapdragons and a large glass punch bowl centerpiece. Competitive games and social visiting filled the night. Cleone Palmer hosted a spinochle gathering at her home with a dinner and card playing, scoring honors going to Marcel Hanna and Alice Podle.

Cleone

Polio Patients Fill Elks Home at Boise

Idaho polio patients receiving convalescent treatment at the Elks home in Boise number eighty four, with 1949 costs to Idaho county chapters totaling $191,459.11 from January to November. The figure exceeds the March of Dimes 1949 total by $10,000, and excludes acute hospital and specialist charges. County chapters statewide continue to cover these expenses, as Idaho endures its worst epidemic. Public support for the 1950 March of Dimes is urged to sustain medical care and research programs.

Idaho National_Foundation for Gaylord” Larson Franklin County Boise Idaho County Larson

Combed Dorene Cotton Yarns Ad Shows Baby Nursery Goods

Cosmetic ad copy highlights combed cotton yarns and pastel fabrics. It promotes an illustrated counter book featuring cribs playpens strollers bathinettes bassinettes and other baby items available for order.

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Mrs.Smith Don Barton ‘Bowden Dean Jensen J. New‘el Stevens Tripoley Enid ‘Johnston Canasta Hawkes Jeanine“ Bradford Franklin E. A.crockett Plymdath Chevrolet Bcai Renate Wallace West-Hotor CO DeSoto’ and Hizeveth Third Org Iramileer Farm Electrification Bureau Bridge Club Premy Tem Djdiner Hammjond M. Maaio Heglaterel Pharmacist Pixon One Rana Rane Neal Main-Preston Kelton Merrill N. Ss Cleone ‘Palmer Pisiochle Bey ELKS Poteet Benney Infants Nnion Riaress Bevieen
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