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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1961

Page

5

Annual Junior Prom Set For Friday At Preston High

Preston High School announces the annual Junior Prom on Friday March 31 at 8 30 p m in the high school gym The event plans include a secret theme and decorations with a six piece Salt Lake City band providing music Candidates for King Karl Wheatley Jimmy Olsen Eddie Burrup and for Queen Barbara Eames Linda Rae Baxter Carolyn Poole Prom dress code is semi formal corsages optional The floor show will reveal Junior King and Queen.

Preston High School Karl Wheatley Jimmy Olsen Eddie Burrup Barbara Eames Linda Rae Baxter Carolyn Poole Salt Lake City

American Legion Birthday Party Marks 42nd Year

The birthday celebration for the American Legion was held at the Legion hall on Thursday evening. Blue and gold decor, daffodils, and pussy willows set the theme. Fifty five Legionnaires and partners enjoyed a steak dinner followed by bingo. Edward Davis and Clara Auger co chaired the event with Deane Auger, Betty Corbett, Naomi Wilde, and Virgin Dockstader on the committee.

American Legion Legion Hall Legion Edward Davis Clara Auger Deane Auger Betty Corbett Naomi Wilde Virgin Dockstader American Legion Auxiliary Rose Mary Hutchins Ruby Lamoreaux Velma Fish Helen Palmer Rachel Miles Hilda Steele

Fine Arts Club Hosts Meetings And Recitals In Logan

Local clubs held gatherings at members homes including the Fine Arts Club at Grace Gambles and at Sandra Bliss’s residence in Logan. Members shared reviews of books and scientific writings, a pinochle social, a Legion Auxiliary initiation with flags and pins, a psychology talk by Dr. James Tadeschi for Mariners, a March bridge social, and a piano recital by Whit ney teacher Mrs. William A. Davis for students and mothers.

Sandra Bliss Logan Fine Arts Grace Gambles Thelma Keller James Tadeschi Utah State University W. L. Weber Gus Mink Larry Hunsaker George E. Allen Roy Kelly Bert Winward William A. Davis Whitney Beethoven Hayden Mozart Clementis Rhonda Hammond Yvonne Bowen Clixie Hull Joyce Woodward Virginia Poole Nancy Owen Karen Bodily Ann Howell Louise Johnston Nancy Poole

Small Business Opposes Raising Minimum Wage

The National Federation of Independent Business argues against raising or expanding the minimum wage to protect youth employment and avoid harm to the nation’s youth who learn habits through part time work. It contends higher wages would push firms to hire adults at $2 per hour, reducing opportunities for enterprising youth.

National Federation of Independent Business

Lyle T Bennett to Serve Two Years in Gulf States Mission

Lyle T Bennett son of Mr and Mrs Carl Bennett of Winder has accepted a two year LDS Gulf States mission. A testimonial honoring him will be Sunday night April 2 at 8 in the Winder chapel before he enters the mission home in preparation to depart to Houston Texas. Bennett is a 1959 Preston Seminary graduate, a 1960 Preston High School graduate, and completed a course at the LDS Institute in Logan. He is a National Guard member with six months in army camps.

Bennett

Local Jaycettes Hold March 23 Meeting

Jaycettes met at the home of Pres Ella Louise Campbell on March 23 to review the year’s work including book sales, a doll project and welfare efforts. Verna Jensen and Jean Jacobsen attended to discuss the state convention in Idaho Falls. Lynne Moser was elected president with Beverly Hollingsworth as vice president and Lee Merrill as secretary. An installation banquet was planned and Easter tray favors for the hospital were prepared.

Jay-c-ettes Ella Louise Campbell Verna Jensen Montpelier Idaho Falls Jean Jacobsen Bear Lake Jaycette

Gold and Green Ball Set For Saturday in Preston

Preston first ward announces the annual Gold and Green ball to be held Saturday evening in the ward recreation hall. The theme is North Co Alaska and the floor show under Kay Cherring ton and David Hart begins at 10 p.m. MIA officers in charge include Vern Kuppert Gordon Webb Keith Parry Glenda Nelson BarDee Jensen and Lee Merrill.

Preston First Ward North ‘Co Alaska Ward Recreation Hall Kay Cherrington David Hart MIA Vern Kuppert Gordon Webb Keith Parry Glenda Nelson BarDee Jensen Lee Merrill

BYU Senior M Men tournament sponsors named

Marsha Benson and another girl from Preston High School were chosen as BYU coeds to sponsor the Senior M Men tournament held at the BYU fieldhouse. The event opened with a sacred meeting for team members church officials and sponsors. YMMIA leaders spoke and corsages banners and medallions were awarded to the girls.

Marsha Benson Preston High School BYU

Local residents enjoy visits and new arrivals across multiple states

Mrs Poole of Whitney visits sister in San Bernardino while her brother in law travels on business. A Utah couple welcomes a baby boy born Sunday at a local hospital. Several families tour states from Idaho to Georgia, noting visits in Preston Dillon and Atlanta. Dairy cows consume 23 to 69 pounds of stock salt annually.

Mrs Konda .Poole of Whitney San Bernadino Calif Ruth Meye Dan Belnap Peggy Judy Gilbert Hull Logan Hospital Hulls Danny Sally Ann

Weekend visits feature Lowe and Hollingsworth kin

Banida residents Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lowe and their baby spent the weekend with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Hollingsworth joined them. Cecil Miles visited Logan last Friday to see Mr. and Mrs. Heber Allen.

Gerald Lowe Kent Hollingsworth Banida Cecil Miles Logan Mrs. Heber Allen

Riverdale Families Gather For Weekend Visits And Club Activity

Riverdale residents travel to Salt Lake City for poultry association meetings while visiting children and extended kin. A March Sewing Club program at Irene Carter’s home featured readings, vocal and piano solos, and a string quartet. Theo Smith's three day cougar hunt ended with an alive capture and transfer to Ronald Palmer near Preston.

Vernon Jensen Salt Lake City Jensen Poultry Association Don Jensen A. J. Kirkham E. W. Clyde Clydes Sewing Club Irene Carter LaDawn Smith Bette Carter Kathleen Carter Dene Rasmussen Haileen Packer Eloise King LaDawn Bennett Maureen Klippert Donna Lou Pack Theo Smith Carl Felix Relda Jean Logan Christen Hansen Mink Creek Marve Packer Walter Yindlisbaker Price Ray Peterson Petersons Richard Choules Montpelier Ernest Hansen Hansen Choules Pocatello Lamar Delos Bell Riverdale Bell Radia Choules Lloyd Forsgren Annie’ Palmer Preston Naomi Gilbert Gladys Johnson Fairview Johnson Gilbert Roy E. Wendt

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