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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1943

Page

5

Preston Lions Mark Seventh Anniversary Dance Night

Preston Lions members celebrated their seventh anniversary with a dance at Persiana hall Wednesday. Over 100 couples attended including Franklin Lions Downey Lions Preston Rotary and other friends as Merlin Simtts’s orchestra played. Past presidents honored included Wallace Bailey Ralph Millar Russell Crockett R B Gibson Weldon Nash Harold Hawkes and Dr David Cutler. Mrs Eva Anderson hosted a bridge club gathering with Mrs Goldie Potterberg as guest.

Preston Lions Club Persiana Hall Franklin Lions Downey Lions Preston Rotary Club Merlin Simtts Hhage Oatisen chal’Yman J. C. Goff Ric B Gibson Rulon Dunn Lions Lsted Wallace Bailey Ralph Millar Russell Crockett

Twelve entertained at pinochle party at home

Mr and Mrs Jesse L Packard hosted a pinochle party last Saturday evening for twelve guests. A luncheon was served at 9 30 on small tables. Prize scores went to Mr and Mrs James Beveridge for high, Mr and Mrs Earl Lloyd for second high, and Mr and Mrs Garl Rooker for low score.

Jesse L. Packard James Beveridge Earl Lloyd Garl Rooker Jeanette Swenson Hazel Roe Raona Club Swenson Dale Roe William Wae- Knight Inez Allen Migs Edith Hillstead Low Etta Gibson Helen Bauer Carmen Winn Beth Call Ora Winn Beth Goldie Petterberg Betty McCune Scoré Kett Margaret Nelson BooMalle Club van Ness Hansen W. D. McClellan Free Nielsen Harland Simmonds Ezra Foss Jess Packard Letitia Paull Elda Carlson Lizzie Weaver

Pickwicks Exchange White Elephants and recipes swap

The Pickwick club held an evening at the home of day evening where members shared favorite wartime recipes served to others. Each member brought a white elephant gift for exchange and returned home feeling they profited from the exchange. Spring flowers decorated the rooms with fifteen members present.

Pickwick Club

McGregor Nuffer Nuptials Observed in Logan

The marriage of Miss Margaret McGregor and Gerald Nuffer was solemnized last Thursday in the Logan LDS temple with President Joseph A. Quinney officiating. Both are noted for 4-H and Future Farmers work and are University of Idaho alumni. They plan to reside in Logan, Utah.

Margaret McGregor Gerald Nuffer Logan Lds Temple Joseph A. Quinney James D. McGregor Thatcher Myron D. Nuffit Cray University of Idaho At Moscow Miss McGregor Fhateher High School

Fireside Group Dancing Party At Franklin Stake

The Franklin Stake M Men and Gleaner held a dancing party at the stake recreation hall last Thursday. An unusually large crowd attended as Fireside groups from various wards sponsored the event. Stake presidency and stake board members with partners were special guests. Claytor Larson hosted a birthday party for his twelfth birthday with ten boyfriends, featuring games, hot chili supper, ice cream, and cake.

Franklin Stake Stake Stake Board Claytor Larson Gwyn Clark Claytor Vorsgren

Weston wedding announced for Loretta Griffiths and Leon Taylor

Miss Loretta Griffiths daughter of Mr and Mrs Jessie Griffiths of Weston marries Leon Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Vaughan Taylor of Weston in a simple ceremony at the groom's home on Thursday March 18. Bishop Maurice Tingey officiated and immediate family attended with Mr and Mrs DeMar Taylor and Mr and Mrs Keith Taylor of Alameda California present. The couple leaves for a short honeymoon and will begin new life as Loretta continues schooling while Leon enters U S Navy service.

Loretta Griffiths Jessie Griffiths Weston Leon Taylor Vaughan Taylor Maurice Tingey DeMar Taylor Keith Taylor Alameda, California Weston High School Taylor Thie Weston High School USAC U. S. Navy Leo Cutler G ii

Clifton Notes Dinner Visit and Local Happenings

Community updates include Mrs. Irig Todd visiting family in Clifton and a pot luck for about twenty five friends. Vaughan Gaily and Roy Taylor were in Salt Lake City on business. A daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Henderson. Lucy Johnson named Singing Mothers president replacing Melba Capener who moved away.

James L. Williams Vaughan Gaily Roy Taylor Salt Lake City Erwin Henderson Lucy Johnson Singing Mothers Melba Capener

Club workers prepare Red Cross comfort kits

Mrs. Veda Didrickson and Mrs. Ova Davis hosted the service club gathering at the Didrickson home. The group continued assembling Red Cross comfort kits after a brief business meeting. Mrs. Louise Franzen and Mrs. Reba Johnson headed the front for the Red Cross parade Saturday. Mrs. Fern Christensen was chosen publicity director.

Veda Didrickson Ova Davis Didrickson Service Club Red Cross Louise Franzen Reba Johis Fern Christensen

Red Stamps Begin March 29 for Meat Butter and Fats

War Ration Book Two stamps will be surrendered by Franklin county and nationwide shoppers when buying meat butter fats cheese and canned fish after midnight March 28. Beginning March 29 rationing starts with 16 points per week per book holder in April. Stamps A B C D and more become valid weekly through April 25 and all stamps expire April 30.

Franklin County Board United States Welland F. Smith Franklin County War Price and Rationing Board

Typewriter Ribbons Carried in Stock by The Citizen

Typewriter ribbons are carried in stock at the Citizen store. The selection includes ribbons to fit Remington, L. C. Smith, Underwood, Royal and Royal Portable machines.

Remington L. C Smith, Underwood Royal Royal Portable

Miss Aiko Kanow Returns From Camp Crowther Service

Miss Aiko Kanow came home last Friday after six months at Camp Crowther Missouri where she worked at the army can teen. She was with her sister Mrs. Frank Ikuno whose husband is stationed at Camp Crowther as a first lieutenant in the Signal Corps.

Aiko Kanow Camp Crowther Miss Kanow Frank Ikuno Signal Corps

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Stella Boothe Preston Lions Eva Anderson Goldie Potterberg Leah Knudsen Pickwicks White Elephants McGregor-Nuffer Emily Foss D. L. Evans, Sr D L. Evans, Jr Malad Gratia Club Flossie Merrill Gwen Egbert Hattie Wallgren E. Tred Sargent Sargent Mers. Wallgren Stake Fireside Group Clover Leaf Ladies Clara Hansen Mrs. Bauer Pioneer Recreation Tessa Winn Daughters of the Pioneers Maud Hansen Norma Crabtree Pioneers Talbot Sisters Banida Crabtree Mary. Moser Bertha Wills Belva Hart Lillie Benson Myrtle Goff Lucy Hendricks Koo Malibe PAULL Brittany Bookworm Club Helen Carter Marjorie Hart Helen MacInnes Horace Bdugh B. G. Weaver M. O. Merrill Clover Leaf Club St. Patrick's Grace Johnson Addie Gill Defense Mrs Gill Louise Nuffer Macknight William Macknight Bridge Club Bridge Llewellyn Jenkins Charles Olsen Carl Booker Jenkins Cleo Swenson Paul Merrill Deward Gambles Dorothy Nelson Miss Nelson Mildred Palmer Ella Rae Kirk Dorothy Hollingsworth Barbara Hansen Mary Lou Maughan America Oldsmobile Petterborg Nash Motor Clifton Irig Todd Annie Viehweg L J Williams Helper Utah Kenneth Herman Viehweg Argell Bennett Clyde Call Enoch Nelson Reese Davis Penney's rSmart Coats & Suits Iis A Styles Cynthia Sleps
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