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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1959
Page
9
Members of the William Cor bridge family will meet Saturday August 8 in Franklin park and relic hall for their reunion. Activities begin at 11 a.m. with a short business meeting and lunch at noon. Each family is asked to provide their lunch per L W Hyde Twin Falls chairman.
The Travel and Hobby Club met last Thursday at Mrs. Anna R. Hawkes home with a patriotic theme and red white blue decor. Mrs. Hawkes daughter Mrs. Sennu Handley and children David and Charlotte of Ogden presented a musical program. David sang songs with his mother at the piano and Charlotte played solos. Mrs. Handley read patriotic poems before a two course luncheon. Attendees included Pearl Eames Lillie Benson Eliza Christensen Wealthy Fackrell Caroline Condie Mary Condie Leona Greaves Mary Johnson Margaret Head Caddie Greaves Ida McEntire Zeffa Peterson Alta Palmer Esther Smith.
Mrs Virgil Knudson entertained at her home last week for members of the Saturday afternoon bridge club A dessert luncheon was served and Mrs G W McCune won high score honors Special hostess guests included Mrs Carl Booker Mrs Russell Cranney and Mrs A N Wendell Sige Mrs Abner Larson presented two groups of her piano students in recitals with many named participants Following the recital light refreshments were served
Miss Sandra Huntington married Floyd J. Jensen in a July ceremony at Franklin stakehouse. The bride wore white taft a lace gown with Victorian neckline. reception followed. The couple, Preston natives, will reside in Preston after a honeymoon trip through the northwestern states.
Preston residents attended funerals and weddings in nearby towns and hosted guests from California and Oregon. Notable events include Riley L. Dixon funeral in Pocatello, Byron Dixon and Mabel Hackney wedding in Logan Temple, Elks convention visit by Ronald Baird, and family gatherings across Logan Ogden and Salt Lake City with relatives.
TeW Arn Val Mae Claytor Larsen of Cove gives birth to a girl on July 16. Kay Don Christensen of Preston has a son born July 16. Donald Corbett of Preston welcomes a daughter on July 17. Larry Winger of Salt Lake City greets a son born July 17. Paul Sennett of Preston welcomes a son born July 17. Errol Henderson of Preston has a daughter born July 20. Don Workman of Preston greets a daughter born July 21.
The Franklin county soil conservation district is honored by a four cent commemorative stamp issued August 26 at Rapid City South Dakota during the soil conservation society of America meeting. The stamp depicts a modern conservation farm and honors districts nationwide including Franklin established December 15 1947 with 394 cooperators and 85 basic plans.
In the city ball park Tuesday the Franklin team defeated Talbot's by six to four. Edwards Floral topped Native Lumber 66 to 9. Standings show Edwards and Franklin at top with one win each, Talbot's at bottom with one loss, as second half play begins.
William M. Robinson chairs the Franklin County Fair board as changes to the fair program are announced. Activities include a 4-H dress revue, Miss Franklin County contest, a horse show, barrel race, cutting class, junior rodeo, 4-H livestock and project judging, a fat stock sale, Farm Bureau Fun Day, and continuous refreshments across Thursday to Saturday at Preston venues.
City recreation officials announced there will be no Little League ball games Friday July 24 due to the 24th of July holiday. Tonight at 8 15 Pony League of Preston versus Mink Breek plays at the city ball park. Practice resumes next week as scheduled.
In a Sunday sacrament meeting on July 19, a group of teachers received certificates after completing a 26 week teacher training course led by Mrs. Vanona Geddes. Certificates were presented by Bishop Golden C. Geddes and others including Ada Bell Goldie Christensen Nathan Casperson William Sparks Lenna Lowe Lois Miles Sarah Geddes Coy C. Manning and Marvin Gregersen. Theo Bell and Harry Woolley represented stake leadership.
Riverdale plans a parade at 10 a.m. followed by a program at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon. At 1 p.m. there will be games races and a softball game. Weston hosts a 2 p.m. baseball game between West Side and Clarkston and a 7 p.m. supper. Attendees bring own meals. drinks and desserts provided by the ward.
Mrs Helen Harding and children of Ogden visited last week with her sister Mrs Ben Johnson and family.
Classified buyers and sellers are directed to use the PRES TON CITIZEN classified page for all listings. The note emphasizes the page as the proper channel for buy and sell notices and related advertisements.
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