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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1955

Page

10

Mary Keller Hosts Hacienda Club Dinner With New Member

Mrs Mary Keller entertained the Hacienda club Friday afternoon with a 5:30 dinner and table decorations of hoses. New member Lizzie Weaver Adele Larsen Charity Larsen Allie Packer and Pearl Oliver were welcomed. Annie Westerberg hosted Smorgasbord for Social Birthday club with cut flowers and placecards for Lucille Christensen Anna Hill Cheer-o club gathered at Preston recreation park for light refreshments and games.

Mary. Keller Lizzie Annie ‘Westerberg Lucille Christensen Anna Hill Preston Recreation Park Nettie Handy Pearl Corbridge Vilate Kennington Alene Moser Julia Fellows

Royal Garff Speaker Delivers Banquet Address

At the Franklin stake banquet Thursday night the Quorum of Elders met. Dr Royal Garff was the guest speaker and seventy four attendees were served. Dan Johnson and Mrs Vera Merrill performed vocal solos while Mrs Virginia Charlington played violin with Merrill at the piano.

Franklin Stake Stakehouse Royal Garff Dan Johnson Vera Merrill Virginia Cherrington Merrill Louise Curtis Jolce Bambrough Josie Johnson Merle Brostrom Ellen Wilcox Lola Fiala Adrienne Thompson

Combined Gilbert and Charles Reunion Held Saturday

The Gilbert and Charles reunion was held last Saturday at Downata with 216 attendees. E. E. Gilbert directed activities including a picnic program and business session. New officers installed include Jake Charles Clifton as president Erma Rawlings as first vice president Edith Walker as second vice president and Joyce Gilbert as secretary.

Gilbert and Charles Downata E. E. Gilbert Charles Gilbert Reed Hart Salt Lake City Eee Jake Charles Clifton Erma Rawlings Fairview Edith Walker Pleasant “Grove Joyce Gilbert

Cranney Employees Enjoy July Outing at Willow Flat

A Cranney Chevrolet Co. outing for Cranney employees and spouses was held Sunday July 10 at Willow Flat. A dutch oven chicken dinner was served to 35, followed by games and social time.

Cranney -Chevrolet Co Willow Flat

Preston Rotary Club Tours Local Telephone Exchange

The Preston exchange opened its doors to the Rotary club with guided tours. Bruce Knight greeted visitors and oversaw the excursion into the commercial department explained by June Richardson. Dean Burgess showed equipment in the basement, with Mac Gambles detailing truck and pole lifter operation. Edith Hillstead demonstrated the switchboard. Refreshments followed, hosted by the information committee. An informal gathering with Mr and Mrs Wendell and others from Great Falls and local couples concluded with a steak dinner.

Preston ‘Telephone Bruce Knight June Richardson Dean Burgess Mac” Gambles Edith Hillstead

Hobby Club Annual Party at Preston Recreation Park

Members of the Travel and Hobby Club held an annual party at Preston Recreation Park on July 12. The event featured red roses, fireplace seating, a buffet dinner, table games, and arrangements by Martha Charlson, Frances Luthy, and Ida McEntire under the supervision of Wealthy Fackrell and Ida McEntire.

Travel and Hobby Club Preston Fackrell Ida McEntire Martha Qiarson Frances Luthy Ida McEntire

Preston Couple Announce Engagement of Carol Christen and William Carlson

Mrs Victor Christen and Mr Victor Christen announce the engagement of their daughter Carol to Sgt William E Carlson son of Mr and Mrs Victor Carlson of Pres to be married at the brides parents home in Preston on July 30 The couple will reside in Santa Ana California.

Victor Christen- Sen Carol William E. Carlson Victor Carlson Pres Preston Santa Ana Calif

Beckstead Honeymoon Ends in Idaho Falls Temple Wedding

William A Beckstead and his wife Mrs Myrtle Rosen Beckstead returned from a Northwest honeymoon after marrying in the Idaho Falls LDS temple on Friday. Relatives from Preston Salt Lake City and Los Angeles attended the ceremony and celebrated with family.

Northwest William A.beckstead Idaho Falls Beckstead Myrtle Rosen Ray Merrill Dell Rosen Ruth Perry Preston Beulah Poe Salt Lake City

Community Visitors and Travels Highlight Weekend Listings

Local residents hosted and visited relatives during the weekend with numerous carded trips across states. Names include Mrs. Glen Gibbons, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walker, Mrs. Jenalee Clark and son Troy from Oakland, and Lt. and Mrs. Richard T. Smith among others.

Glen Gibbons Grace Albert Walker Jenalee Clark and Son Troy Oakland Calif Earl Weaver

Shumway Family Reunion Friday at Preston Park

The Charles Shumway family reunion was held Friday at the Preston recreation park with seventy of ninety members in attendance. Also noted is the Fackrell reunion held Sunday at the same park with lunch, program, and visiting. Mrs Dell Christensen hosted a kitchen shower for Carol Christensen ahead of her wedding.

Charles Shumway Preston Recreation Park Fackrell David E. Fackrell

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