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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1956

Page

8

Literary Club Meets Thursday With Dessert Luncheon

The Literary Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Ellen Greaves. A dessert luncheon was served to members and two guests Mae Cutler and Ora Greaves. Mrs Merle Bright reviewed the book News Is a Singular Thing by Hi.

Ellen, Greaves Mae Cutler Ora Greaves Merle. Bright Hi 2 Cocienda Club Rae Hobbs Alle Packer Mae Jorgensen Adele Larsen Mary Keller Gladys Beckstead

Mrs Dean Sant Hosts Nifty Needles Club Meeting

Mrs Dean Sant entertained the Nifty Needles club last Thursday evening with a salad luncheon. Guests included Mildred Smart Neta Dockstader Mary Bergquist Ella Jones Thella Ware Evelyn Checketts Laura Larsen Casey Bergquist Barbara Jensen Zelda Larsen Marie Corbridge and Dorothy Crockett followed by a Valentine gift exchange sewing and visiting.

Dean Sant Needles Club Mildred Smart Neta Dockstader Mary Bergquist Ella Jones Thella Ware Evelyn Checketts Laura Larsen Casey Bergquist Barbara’ Jensen Zelda ‘Larsén Marie Corbridge Dorothy Crockett

Jay-Cettes Hold Monthly Meeting at Betty Karren Home

The Jay-Cettes held a monthly gathering at Mrs Betty Karrens home. Luncheon followed for Maurine Ainscough Lois Hall Irene Cole Delores Geddes and Elaine Belnap.

Jay-C Ettes Betty Karren Maurine Ainscough Lois Hall Irene Cole Delores Geddes Elaine Belnap

Rachel Porter DUP Meeting Activity on Feb 15

The Rachel Porter DUP met at Rae Hawkes home on February 15. Allie Packer presented a lesson titled The Diary of Reddick MI Alfred. Ree Hawkes gave a sketch on clin county. Patricia Hawkes read twice, Faye Lynn Longstroth performed a vocal solo. Goldie Christensen and Grace Gambles served refreshments. Mrs. Dell Bosen entertained her bridge club. Attendees included Ollie Jean Sparrow Elaine Belnap LaRae Johnson Lois Nash LaRae Merrill and guest Muriel Johnson. Two high score prizes went to Mrs. Nash and Mrs. Belnap.

Rachel Porter DUP Rae Hawkes Reddick

Hiawatha DUP Holds Friday Meeting

Hiawatha DUP met Friday at the secretary Florence J. Gamble's home with Capt Ora Nelson presiding. Mabel C. Carier led a life sketch of George Washington Tagert and recounted The Diary of Reddick Alfred. luncheon served to 10 members and three visitors.

Hiawatha Dup Florence J. Gamble Ora Nelson Mabel C. Carier George Washington Taggert Janet T. Hodges Reddick Alfred

Becks Host Guests for Evening Reception

Mr and Mrs William Beck hosted an informal Monday evening gathering at their home. Luncheon followed for Ray Merrill George Bebert Paul Thomas Dell Bosen and Rosem. Rosem presented colored slides from his travel experiences.

William Beckstead Ray Merrill George Bebert Paul Thomas Dell Bosen Rosem

Fine Arts Club Hobby Night at Mrs Larson Home

Fine Arts Club held a hobby night at the home of Mrs Gaylord Larson with a talk Growing Old Gracefully by Mrs Lucretia Maughan. Members exhibited hobbies and discussed them while Francis Larson played piano pieces. Guests included Mrs Higgin, Mrs Smith, Mrs Paul Smith and Mrs Neeley.

Preston Fine Arts Club Gaylord Larson Lucretia Maughan Francis Larson James Higgins Joseph Smith Paul Smith Ariel Neeley

Entertain Husbands at Eastside School District Valentine Party

Eastside school district faculty wives hosted a Valentine party for their husbands in the new caféteria. Seventy attended a buffet dinner with heart shaped placecards and decorations. Co chairs were Mrs. Asae l Bell and Mrs. Keith Clayson with games led by Mrs. J Netf Boothe. Also, Lyn Davis and Max Almirail were named new Salt Lake LDS Tabernacle Choir members.

Eastside Asael Bell Keith Clayson J. Netf Boothe Marlyn Davis William Davis Max Almirail Oscar, Almond Salt Lake City LDS Tabernacle Choir

Atalacoa DUP Camp Met at Nuffer Home

The Atalacoa DUP camp gathered Friday February 17 at 2 pm at Mrs. Joseph Nuffer home. Members Rae Hobbs Mildred Smart Lida Tippett Naomi Perkins Gladys Beckstead Anna Morrison Ruth Perry attended. Mrs. Smart led a lesson titled The Diary of Reddick N Alfred.

DUP Atalacoa Joseph Nuffer Rae Hobbs Mildred Smart Lida Tippetts Naomi Perkins Gladys Beckstead Anna Morrison Ruth Perry

Keith Christensen Birthday Club Hosts Weekend gathering

Keith Christensen and his wife hosted a Birthday Club gathering at their home on Saturday. Honored guests included Mrs. Vaughn Greaves and Lyle Shipley. A ham dinner was shared with many couples, followed by table games and prizes. A Seventh Ward Relief Society meeting and junior Gleaners fireside were also noted with plans announced for a gold and green ball in Oneida stakehouse.

Keith Christensen Birthday Club Vaughn Greaves Lyle Shipley Nat-Edwards Don Elwell Melvin Burrup John Webber Ogden Callan Woodward Franklin Paul Greaves Seventh Ward’ Relief Society Preston Eid West Oneida Stakehouse

Card of Thanks for sympathy and flowers

We are grateful for the helpful acts during the sickness and death of our wife and mother. Thanks for the lovely floral offerings and expressions of sympathy from everyone. Leonard Harisen and family.

Leonard Harisen

Freston Citizen Opens at No. 8 in Town

The Freston Citizen announces a new storefront at No. 8, signaling local business growth. Community members anticipate service expansion and new job opportunities as the paper notes the grand opening date and opening-week specials.

Checketts Honored On Birthday by A N Checketts

Mrs A W N Checketts entertained Saturday in honor of her husband A N Checketts birthday anniversary. Dinner was served to Mr and Mrs C H Checketts and daughter Wilma of Providence Utah Mrs Rose Peterson of Brigham City and Mr and Mrs Checketts and daughter of Preston. The evening was spent visiting.

A. WN. Checketts Wilma Providénce Rose Peterson Brigham City C. H. Checketts Preston

Dayton Ward Reunion Set for March 2 and 3

Dayton ward reunion to be held March 2 3 with events for children under 14 including food games and motion pictures after school Friday March 2 in the Dayton recreational hall. A family dinner is planned Saturday March 3 at 12 30 in West Side High School for those over 14 followed by a program and a dance 8 to 11 30.

Dayton Ward Dayton West Side High School Recreation Hall

Friendship Club Hosts Baby Shower for Mrs Spencer Winn

The Friendship club held a blue shower for Mrs Spencer Winn on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Melvin Burrup. Sweetpeas and baby breath decorated the table and a two course dinner was served to guests Adam Chatterton and Myrtle.

Howard Schow Dan Durrant Friendship Club Spencer Winn Melvin Burrup Adam Chatterton Myrtle

Card of Thanks from Charles W Peterson

Charles W. Peterson thanks friends for calls flowers visits and support during his hospital stay. He notes some were unable to visit but values all expressions of thoughtfulness and kindness.

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