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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1944

Page

7

Bridge Club Hosts and Fireside Group Meeting Notes

Mrs Earl Nelson hosted her bridge club last Saturday afternoon and served two oclock dessert. Mrs Russell Crockett won high score prize with Mrs Nelson taking second high. Guests included Mrs Lucille Porter and Mrs Rulon Dunne. The Second Ward Fireside group met Sunday evening at Orion Jensen home with Ondelyn Jensen Mer vin Sharp and Sybil Hansen hosting. Mr Jensen spoke on faith promoting WWI experiences. Mrs Mark Checketts performed piano numbers and twenty five people attended with light refreshments.

Earl Nelson Russell, Crockett Nelson Lucille Porter Rulon Dunne Mira Coniné William F” MacKnight Harold Olsen Alkcut

Young Republicans Plan County Women’s Organization Meeting

A Franklin County Young Republican committee meeting is set for May 23 in the courthouse basement to organize a similar group among county women. Elmo Keller notes the effort aims to engage both men and women in evaluating candidate qualifications before the primary to promote better government.

Young, Republican Elmo Keller Franklin County Young Republican Committee Keller

Oneida Stake Earns Era Drive Citation Record

Oneida Stake MIA Board posts a top ranking in the Improvement Era drive for 1943 44 earning a Citation Winner title. Ira J Taylor and ward workers led the effort with stake quota 304 sold 678 222 percent gain and a list of twelve results across stakes including Banida Oxford Dayton Glendale and more.

Treasureton Donald Barger Glencoe Floyd Erickson Bertha Greaves Horace Baugh B. G. Weaver Riverdate Elaine Smith Elliot Smith Mink Creek William Bell Winder Calvin Taylor Armed Services Oneida MIA Stake Era Oneida Stake Ira J. Taylor

Fine Arts Program Held In Whitney Home

The Fine Arts club met Monday evening at Mrs. Lucy Tanner home. Members enjoyed several musical numbers including a violin duet by Mrs. Tanner and her daughter June with Mrs. Laurena Benson on piano, a violin solo by Mrs. Tanner with Miss LaDonna Foster, and a piano solo by Miss Foster. Anna Palmer reviewed A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. Light refreshments were served. Special guests included Mrs. Laurena Benson and numerous other friends.

Fine Arts Club Lucy Tanner Winnie Reese Mae Foster Teen Crockett Ruby Tanner Wedvig Larson Ronda Poole Ellen Crockett Laura Dunkley Rosella Dunkley Freda Rarisbottom

Basket Lunches For All Choir Party Features

The Preston First ward social at the recreation hall drew about 45 attendees. Ward bishopric and choir partners attended with each lady bringing a basket lunch. After song practice, competitive games awarded prizes to top and lower skill groups.

Preston Hyrum Ward Arhur Wallgren William ‘Shumway George Egbert Merlin Smith William Shumway J. C. Goff Arthur Wallgren

Home Scene of Stake M I A Social at Whitney

Mrs G L Tanner hosted a Stake Mutual Boards social at her Whitney home on April 26. The event featured house games a program and luncheon with toasts from group members. Thirty six Young Men and Young Women Board members and guests attended with special guests President and Mrs L V Merrill and President and Mrs Karl Cutler.

G."l. Tannner Whitney Marlow Wood‘ward C. A. Anderson Morton Cutler Ezra Foss W. P. Shumway Edwin Cole G. ‘I. Tanner L.V. Merrill Karl Cutler

Clover Leaf club entertains with Rock as diversion

The Clover Leaf club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Jennie Boyle’s home. Mrs. Mildred Anderson won high and Mrs. Clara Hansen was second. Special guest was Mrs. Ethel Cole. A six o’clock luncheon was served on small tables with potted plants for decor.

Clover Leaf Club Jennie Boyle Rock Mildred -Anderson Clara, Hansen Ethel Cole

Community Notes Highlight Spring Flowers and Local Gatherings

The Ladies society reviewed The Big Rock Candy Mountain by Wallace Stegner with guest appearances by Mrs. Neff Boothé and others. A dessert luncheon for 24 followed, as Youth Speaks was announced for Sunday at Second Word Talks with music and numbers.

Cleo Swanson Carl H. Nielsen, Jr

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