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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1948

Page

11

Family Observes Father's Birthday Dinner at Home

Elmer Merrill celebrated his birthday with a family dinner at his home Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E M Jorgensen and daughter, relatives from Salt Lake City and Logan, and local families. An artistically decorated cake served as centerpiece on the table.

Elmer Merrill Elmer E.M. Jorgensen Richard Taylor Salt Lake City O. J. Nye Diane Logan Fred Hobbs Clarence Merrill Ray Merrill Leonard Davis City

Silver Wedding Date Observed by Couple in Party

Mr and Mrs Bill Wallgren celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a party at their home attended by Olsen and Walker families. A silverware set from Sweden served as the centerpiece and the couple received a silverware gift. Social visiting followed with 15 guests served supper from a single long table. A separate note recalls a surprise 75th birthday for W E Fellows hosted Saturday night with 16 guests enjoying games and a tray luncheon. Family members attended and gave gifts. The Saturday Afternoon Club met at the McCune home with Mrs Jack Anderson Mrs Leon Smith and Mrs Gwen Collier as guests. Bridge honors went to Mrs O D Robinson and Mrs Collier.

Bill Wallgren Olsen and Walker Sweden W. E. Fellows Mrs. Fellows G. W. McCune Jack Anderson Leon Smith Gwen Collier Bridge O. D. Robinson Collier

Barbara Cummings Bride of Past Week in LDS Nobility Tea

Miss Barbara Cummings attended a trousseau tea at the home of her grandfather Charles A. Nuffer where Mrs. Louisé Roberts assisted with arrangements. She later married Keith Cox of Ogden in the Logan LDS temple and plans a Arizona honeymoon before settling in Ogden.

Barbara Cummings Trousseau Charles A. Nuffér Louisé Roberts Ne‘ Abi

Club Meets Thursday with Mrs Don Smith Hosts Card Night

Mrs Don Smith hosted the bridge club last Thursday with Mrs Merrill as a guest. Deward Gambles won high score and Mrs W Paul Merrill took the all-out prize. Neighbors plan a social for members Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Anderson honoring Mr Anderson who has been ill. Mrs Wells McEntire and Mrs D G Eames arranged. After games singing poems and social visiting a tray luncheon was served to 28 guests.

Don Smith Deward Gambles W. Paul’ Merrill Merrill Ernest Anderson Anderson Wells ‘McEntire D. G. Eames

Book of Mormon Theme Evening in Fourth Ward Chapel

A Sunday night program in the fourth ward chapel at 7:30 features Edwardo Balderas, Spanish translator for the church, and a Mexican branch group from Salt Lake City. The theme centers on Lamanite promises and Book of Mormon evidence, with Balderas and others sharing experiences in Mexico. Musical numbers by a Salt Lake City quartet and soloist.

Fourth Ward LDS Church Salt Lake City Edwardo Balderas Mexico Balderas

Lava Hot Springs Couple Welcome First Child

Mr. and Mrs. Sid Garrett greet their first child a baby boy weighing eight pounds at Lava Hot Springs hospital. The mother is the former Lois Van Noy daughter of Lowell and Mrs VanNoy of Lava. The newborn is the first grandchild for both families.

Sid Garrett Lava Hot Springs Hospital Lois van Noy Lowell VanNoy Lava the van Noys

Grace High to Host Gold and Green Ball Mar 26

Grace high school hosts the Gold and Green Ball on March 26 with seven wards taking part Queens will be presented and honored during the floor show titled My Dream Dance directors Donald Panter and Turner supervise the event Assisted by Monte Bullock Lillian Peterson Olene Anderson and others arrange for the queens Chorus numbers led by Mable Skinner include numerous dancers and wives Decorations involve Supt Lovell Mendenhall Levar Taylor and Fern Sant among others

Bannockstake The Grace High School Queens Stake Donald. Panter da ‘Turner Monte. Bullock Lillian Peterson Olene Anderson Grace First Mable Skinner Jerry” Rawlins Dick Snow Max Smith Merrill Hubbard Glen ‘Burner Charles Nielsen Monte Bullock Arlene Smith Donald Panter Ila Turner Supt. Lovell Mendenhall Levar Taylor Olene Anderson Phyllis Olsen Lillian Peterson Fern Sant Merna Clegg

Youth Conference Draws 1100 At Franklin Stake

More than 1100 youths from Oneida and Franklin gathered Sunday evening at the Franklin stake house for an all youth conference. ElRay Christiansen, Logan temple president, spoke on character virtue honesty and integrity. Richard Merrill and Joan Whittle addressed problems of the young man and girl.

Oneiday Franklin ‘Stakes Franklin Stake House ElRay Christiansen Logan Temple Richard Merrill Oneida Stake M-Men Joan Whittle Franklin Stake Christiansen

Conference funds from youth groups aid church standards

The text notes that youth groups from various yards in two stakes furnished proceeds for the conference. The statement emphasizes that living up to church standards yields greater happiness and dividends than devious paths.

Lrathér Church Aia Iy Ak A É Musidhi Gabe & Dor

Salt Lake City duo to perform organ recital in third ward

Seldon Heaps and Harry Clarke of Salt Lake City will present an organ recital and song fest at the third ward chapel Friday and Saturday at 8. Tickets are available from the bishopric or at the chapel. A new Wurlitzer organ is being installed to suit worship needs from small chapels to cathedrals.

Seldon Heaps Harry Clarke Salt Lake City Preston Heaps Clarke KSL Third Ward

Piano Recital Monday Features Sharon Baugh

A piano recital featuring Sharon Baugh, daughter of Orson Baugh, is presented by Mrs. Letetia Paull at her home Monday evening. The program includes both popular and classical numbers. Assisting are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baugh, Frank Baugh, and Mrs. Pearl Rice with vocal selections.

Sharon Baugh Orson Baugh Letetia Paull Sharon Fred Baugh Frank Baugh Pearl Rice

Wendell Visitors Donna Mecham and Daughter

Mrs. Donna Mecham and her daughter Julia Ann of Wendell are visiting relatives and friends for several days this week.

Donna Mecham Julia Ann Wendell

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