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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1959
Page
9
A year book party is scheduled for Saturday July 18 at 5 p m at West Side High School Dayton. An evening dance will follow with refreshments served and all students and faculty invited.
Mrs. Selma Johnson hosted the third ward relief society at her home with 45 attendees. A toastmistress presided breakfast duties, a brief program featured songs and readings, and Helen Owen led games. Selma Johnson’s daughter Sonia is engaged to Calvin Theo Covert for a fall wedding.
Members of the G E Weaver family held their annual home meeting over the July 4 weekend with a bonfire group singing led by Dougling Merry of Salt Lake City and fireworks. Amos Belnap of Boise conducted Sunday’s program for out of town attendees from Pasadena Salt Lake City Lewiston and Boise.
Mrs. Jack Corbett was honored at a pink and blue shower held last Wednesday evening with Miss Pat Harmer presiding. Guests included Dee Petterberg Evan Harris Douglas Dockstader Lonnie Stone and Ronald Taylor. Prizes went to Mrs. Corbett and Mrs. Harris. she received many gifts.
KaOna Club members hosted a breakfast last Thursday in Preston recreation park with Mrs. Robert Gibson and Mrs. Floyd Palmer in charge. Guests included Edith Hillstead and others. Mrs. Crabtree won high bridge score, Mrs. Allen second. New officers Doris Butters president and Edith Hillstead secretary elected for the year. Beckstead family reunion set for Saturday August 1 at the 19th ward chapel Ogden Utah with a genealogical meeting at 10 am and lunch at 1 pm. attendees to bring their own lunch.
Nifty Needles Club held its closing summer social last Thursday with husbands as guests. A Maurie Corbridge Mary Bergquist and Casey Bergquist prepared dinner for multiple couples and individuals. Bingo prizes were awarded. Descendants of John and Harriet Moore Lloyd hosted a family reunion at Pioneer Park Franklin with 67 attendees.
Mrs Reid Bosworth hosted her Thursday bridge club at Deer Cliff with a salad luncheon for members and special guests. High scores went to Mrs Johnson with second to Mrs E S Foss. guest prize to Mrs Don Smith. ASC employees and guests enjoyed a lawn party at Mrs Melvin Porter’s Logan home with a chicken supper and games. Palmer home hosted a bridge club with dessert luncheon. Helen Merrill won high score, Ruth Weber floating prize, and Harriot Cranney second high.
Vinyl tile offered at 26 cents per square foot. Ideal for kitchen bedroom den or playroom. Buy now and save as customers urged to put down a new floor this weekend.
Mrs Selma Johnson hosted a patio social at her home on Thursday morning for Gratia club members. Brunch served at 10 included Allie Packer Flossie Merrill Hattie Greaves Jennie Weaver Winnie Nielson Edna Eames Merle Bright and Lucy H Larnon. Bridge elected new officers with Packer president Weaver vice president Nielson secretary. Packer won high score and Merrill second high.
The George Checketts family reunion took place last Sunday at Blacksmith Fork Canyon with about 100 attendees. Attendees included Co. N. Checketts and Andrew Checketts of Preston, Wil Checketts of Providence, Rose Peterson and family, Lizzie Seatern and family of Brigham City, along with a dinner and games.
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