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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1947

Page

11

Travel and Hobby Club Guests Entertained at Condie Home

Mrs. Mary B. Johnson and Mrs. Caroline Condie hosted the Travel and Hobby club Wednesday evening at Mrs. Condie s home. Mrs. Nora Moser reviewed Sweet Love Remembered by Helen Cortez Stafford. Mrs. Maxine Hymas with Laura Palmer sang two numbers and Miss Palmer played a piano solo. A dessert luncheon was served by the co-hostesses.

Mary B. Johnson Caroline Condie Travel and Hobby Club Condie Nora Moser Helen Cortez Stafford Maxine Hymas Laura Palmer Miss Palmer

Miss Phyllis Booker Weds Paul R. Merrill Jr in Logan

A quiet Presbyterian ceremony in Logan unites Miss Phyllis Booker and Paul R. Merrill Jr. The couple, notable Preston social figures, plan a southern California honeymoon after the wedding. Barbra Hansen serves as attendant and Farrel Merrill as best man.

Miner Bruner Presbyterian Church Logan Phyllis, Booker Paul R. Merrill Preston Miss Booker C. D. Booker Preston High School University of Idaho, Southern Branch Utah State Agricultural College Merrill U. S. Navy Air Corps Barbara Hansen Farrel Merrill California

Denise Hatch Elected District Vice President

Denise Hatch was elected district vice president of the Idaho Federation of Business and Professional Women’s clubs at a district meeting in Idaho Falls. The Preston club attended the dinner with Darlene Condie, Kate Smith, Pauline Nelson, Mabel Talbot, Letitia Hopkins, Emma Davis, Eldora Maughan, and Miss Francis Goodwin. The federation president spoke on equal pay legislation before Congress. Preparations proceed for a Boise state convention and a western states regional convention at Sun Valley in June.

Denise Hatch Idaho Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Idaho Falls Preston Club Darlene Condie Kate Smith Pauline Nelson Mabel Talbot Letitia Hopkins Emma Davis Eldora Maughan Francis Goodwin Idaho Federation of Professional Women US_ Congress Boise Sun Valley

Franklin County Garden Club Postpones Monday Meeting

The Franklin County Flower and Garden Club postpones its regular meeting due to a delayed growing season. The group will instead meet May 19 with a floral arrangements demonstration by Mr and Mrs Fred Sears of Logan.

Franklin County Flower and Garden Club Fred Sears Logan

Hiawatha DUP Hosts Florance Gamble Social

Mrs. Florance Gamble hosted a Hiawatha DUP gathering at her home last Thursday afternoon. A sketch on the life of Ann Morehead was presented by Mable Lundgreen and a lesson led by Mrs. Florence Taylor. Emma Jean Moser and Bardie Spackman performed a vocal duet, with a reading by Miss Moser, and luncheon was served by Mrs. Hazel Cazier and Mrs. Gamble.

Ann Morehead Mable Lundgreen Florence Taylor Emma Jean Moser Bardie Spackman Miss Moser Hazel Cazier Gamble

David Jensen Family Holds Annual Reunion in Preston

The David Jensen family gathered in Preston for their annual reunion at the first ward chapel on Saturday evening with over 200 attending a program luncheon and dancing. Parley Shaffer, president of the family organization for the coming year, conducted the event. Earlier in the day, members joined a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Shaffer at their home. Attendees included Hyrum D Jensen of Logan, Oscar Jensen of Jerome, June C Jensen of Burley, Elmer Jensen of Rexburg, George Shaffer, Nora Sant, Dagmar Jensen, Sarah Jensen, and Sarah Peterson of Preston.

David Jensen Preston First Ward Parley Shaffer

Arnold Auger couple feted at niece’s reception

Mrs Veda Baker presided at a reception in honor of her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Arnold Auger at a niece's home. The newlyweds were married in Elko Nevada February 17. Mrs Auger wore a white nylon dress with a rosebud corsage. Assisting with arrangements were Mrs Baker and Mrs William Auger.

Veda Baker Arnold Auger L. McKnight Elko Nevada Auger Baker Willam Auger

Wedding Guests Attend Out of Town in Gem Valley

The article lists the groom's mother Mrs. Althea McKnight and many relatives and friends including Mrs Laura Gamble Mrs Donna Hollingsworth and Misses Maxine Daddling Dorothy Walter Laiana Auger Marilyn Baker. Out of town guests Mr and Mrs Vennore Gamble Mrs Harry Dabbling of Ogden and others from Gem Valley attended. Many gifts were received by the couple.

Groom Althea McKnight Laura” Gamble Donna Hollingsworth Maxine Daddling Dorothy Walter Laiana Auger Marilyn “Baker Vennore Gamble Harry Dabbling Both Ogden Mildred Smith Blanche Wright Dennis Bénnett Athleen Walton Dorothy Walton Gem Valley

Recreation Plans for Junior Baseball Team

The post announces sponsorship of a county junior baseball team to compete against state and Utah teams in American Legion play. Eligible are boys who will not reach their 18th birthday in 1947. Team selection will draw from the senior scout baseball league and local high schools.

Post Utah American Legion

4 H Scholarships Awarded For 13 Year Old Winners

The J C Penney scholarship goes to a county 4 H style dress winner from last fall who must be 13. The Golden Rule scholarship also goes to a 4 H clothing winner from last year's members who is 13. Both winners have expenses paid to Moscow for a week long short course.

J. C. ‘Penney O. D. Robinson Penney Moscow

Acapella Choir to Precede Worley Cup Award Ceremony

Theo Petterberg will present the award to the winning student as the 80-voice acapella choir under Mr Shipley's direction offers a 16 minute program before the contest. The public is invited to attend.

Theo Petterberg Acapella Choir Mr Shipleys

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