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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
14
A 1910 glimpse shows early electric ranges evolving into modern appliances. Thermostatic controls maintain baking heat, deep well cookers expand cooking methods, and preserved nutrients highlight benefits for farm families adapting to electric cooking in daily chores.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority held its regular meeting in the chamber of commerce. Mrs Abhro del Beckstead spoke on women's place in politics, with a short business session then. New officers were elected led by Donna Jensen as president with Dorothy Carlson as vice president and Donna Decker as recording secretary and Eleanor Hansen as corresponding secretary. Merle Brostrom will remain treasurer. Mrs Frank Foss hosted a club luncheon at her Horror Avenue home, bridge followed dessert, with Mrs Foss scoring the high and Mrs Howard Johnson the second high.
Miss Gem Gordon was honored at a Thursday bridal shower hosted by Mrs Norman Ricks and Miss Eva Lou Frandsen at Randalls Blue Room. About 123 guests attended as gifts and wedding plans for Gem Ordon and Jack Nuffer were discussed including a bride’s book activity.
The pinochle club hosted a Thursday gathering with guests including Beth TM Cluif Verda Mechamr and Bonnie Gil ers. Ora Nelson and Rachael Lilles attended as members while a three-course luncheon preceded scores at cards with Mrs Chuif winning high.
Mrs Alice Poole entered the mother Sea honor at a charity table event last week. Ladies received delicate carnations as favors while cards provided the evening’s diversion. Miss Merle Farnes earned a consolation prize as scores were tallied.
Mrs Calvin Foss presided as hostess for a ladies social held Wednesday afternoon at the New Franklin cafe. A delightful dinner was served at 1:30 and the gathering focused on fellowship among members of the Golden Hour clubs.
Fragmentary notes show Mrs. Al Kinch Sy au Demy and Kilgore among players with Richmond listed and mentions of high scores and honors in a local bridge event.
A string of visitors spent Mother's Day week end with relatives in Preston. Mrs Hathaway and son David visited from Miami while other guests included Mrs Halliday and daughter Margo in town from Boise. Miss Crockett from BYU. and Mr and Mrs Petterberg planning a Bloomington Indiana trip for graduation.
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