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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1959
Page
10
The Preston High sextet organized under Laurena Benson has performed at civic clubs organizations ward and stake church events over four years. Accompanist Mrs Benson and assistants Betty Christensen Ladean Palmer Launa Bennett and Lorine Bodily contributed.
Mrs. Don Smith hosted a dessert bridge party last Friday evening. Guests included Mrs. Russell Cranney Mrs. William L Weber Mrs. Earl Solley Mrs. Ronald Palmer Mrs. Gus Mink Mrs. Kelton Merrill and Mrs. Robert Acock. Mrs. Merrill won high score, Mrs. Weber earned second prize, and Mrs. Palmer won the traveling prize.
The seventh ward Relief Society held a poetry contest on May 19 at 2 pm with judges Ruth Danielson J Neff Boothe and Marian Ballif awarding sweepstakes to Enid Johnson and Eulalia Larsen. Other first place winners included Janelin Auger Dorothy Johnson Vernita Larsen and Chloe Howell, each receiving a book.
Social events are listed from last week and Memorial Day, featuring Mrs Stella Paton’s home poetry reading organized by Addie Gill with guests including Sylvia Malmberg and Norman Crabtree. Other locals attend socials at LaVern Hollingsworths in Banida and the Eight Club at Nelson home with Lizzie Weaver and Flossie Merrill.
A nostalgic feature celebrates fathers for their roles as providers mediators and problem solvers. It highlights father figures correcting report cards planning bike repairs gardening and outdoor cooking while babysitting and supporting family shopping days.
Carol Garner of Burley visited Preston hosts the Griffeths over the weekend. Mrs. Don Pack attended Logan events and graduation at Utah State University. USA orchestra members included Jack Cherrington and Dan Pack among others. Lloyd Hogge moved to Caldwell after selling his farm due to ill health. Mr and Mrs Hogge attended a bankers convention and planned a brief vacation.
The Larsen family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for support during the loss of our loved one. Mrs. J N Larsen and family thank everyone for kindness and prayers.
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