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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1957

Page

9

Preston Study Club elects new officers and hosts dinner

The Preston Study Club held a dinner for members with Vera Larsen recognized as high scorer in games. New officers were elected for the coming year: Alice Thomas president, Ann Davis vice president and reporter, Hazel Porter secretary. Outgoing officers were Blanche Hollingsworth Karis Johnson and Verna Kidd. Guests included Elya Taylor Maya Muir Leona Garrett. A book review by Mrs Helen Beckstead featured Laura Fermi atoms in the Family. Lynn Beckstead played Liszt Etude. A salad luncheon served to about 20 members and three guests.

The Utah Power . and Light” ‘Co Preston Blanche Hollingsworth Viola © Larsen Alice Thomas Ann” ‘Dalvis Hazel Porter Elya . Taylor Maya Muir Leona . Garrett Helen Beckstead Chase Grace- Cyaner Laura’ ‘Fermi Lynn ‘Beckstead Liszt

Musical program given for Rachel Porter DUP group

Members gathered at Mrs. Goldie Christensen's home in Banida'at for a Wednesday afternoon meeting hosted by Ellen Gibson and Grace Gamble. Capt. Ida McEntire led the session while Mary Brower spoke on monuments. Mrs. Christensen presented an hour of organ solos and her daughter Coy Manning sang two numbers, with Zoe Christensen on piano as accompanist. Carnations adorned the rooms and 23 members enjoyed refreshments.

Rachel Porter Dup Banida Goldie Christensen Ellen Gibson Grace ‘Gamble Ida McEntire Mary Brower Tesson

Two-Stake Relief Society Conclave Held Last Wednesday

A two-stake Relief Society convention was held last Wednesday at the Oneida Stakehouse with Oneida stake as hosts. Attendees included Hulda Parker, general board secretary, and Mildred B. Eyring, with Pres. Shirley M. Palmer and Morris M. Poole. Luncheon was served by the Fourth Ward Relief Society to attendees and stake priesthood advisors.

Relief’ Society Oneida Stake Salt’ Lake City Hulda Parker Mildred B. ‘Eyring Fourth Ward Relief Society Society Shirley M. Palmer Morris M. Poole

Family visitors from Salt Lake City visit Pocatello

Last weekend Mrs Jennie Barton and Mr and Mrs B M Winsor of Salt Lake City visited in Pocatello with Mr and Mrs Carver and Mrs Mary Lou Smith. They enjoyed Mother's Day dinner at the Carver home.

Jennie Barton B. M. ‘Winsor Salt, Lake City Salt Lake City Heeman -Sharp Truman-Sharp

Funeral services cherished for Isabelle Lowe in Franklin ward

Funeral services for Mrs. Isabelle Durney Lowe were held Saturday May 11 at 7 p.m. in the Franklin ward chapel with Bishop Samuel R. Handy in charge. Speakers included Veroka Neish Ariel Chatterton and W Pe Waddoups. Musical numbers featured Keith Lieshman, Suz an Welch, a piano accompaniment by Mrs. Robinson, and Mark Seamons on organ. Burial followed in Franklin cemetery. The Brave was dedicated by Wilford Hatch and nephews De Jore Albiston Martin Anderson Brucetterton Douglas Combridge Willis Corbridge and Elmer Anderson.

Isabelle Durney Lowe Woodwapi Cecil Woodee Lowe Veroka Neish

Swan Lake 4-H Club Earns Kiwanis Recognition

The Swan Lake 4-H club received special recognition at a Kiwanis Club meeting in Pocatello. Trophies were awarded to the Peppy Home Makers club of Swan Lake and the Blue Ribbon Beef Growers club of Downey for best in the year-long competition.

Swan-Lake Kiwanis Club Pocatello Swan Lake Blue Ribbon Beef Downey Martel Thomas Don Henderson

Mrs Clifford Warr Hosts Dinner Party Guests Listed

Mrs Clifford Warr entertained a small group at a Monday night dinner party at her home for house guest Mrs Inette Wilson of Riverside California. Guests included Lavinia Cutler Sue Merrill Phyllis Evans Dorothy Johnson Vanza McClellan Merle Bright Amy Hogge Mae Cutler Doris Butters Ellen Greaves Carol Sessions and others. Tulips and lilacs decorated the table. Bridge was played and Mrs Wilson tallied for high score while Mrs Butters won the bingo prize. A guest prize was given to the guest of honor.

Clifford Warr Inette Wilson Riverside Calif O. “R. Cutter Lavinia Cutler Sue’ Merrill Phyllis Evans Dorothy Johnson Vanza McClellan iMerle Bright Amy Hogge Mae’ Cutler Doris Butters Ellen Greaves of Preston Carol Sessions H. Lloyd Bridge Sawith Rose Olsen Sue Merrill Sylvia Malmberg Meredith Booker Bernadine Smith Roberta, West

Preston area families gather for visits and milestones

A long list of Preston Utah and nearby residents visited relatives and attended events last week. Families from Salt Lake City, Pocatello, Rexburg, Ogden and California traveled to spend time with kin. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Christensen of Pocatello.

Byron Harris Ogden Paul Wilkinson, Jr Jan Bountiful Utah Aner Harris

Socials Hostesses Shine in Week of Club Luncheons

Mrs Allie Packer hosted two social afternoons entertaining groups including the Gratia Club with a 1:30 luncheon and spring decor. Guests included Edna Eames Flossie Merrill Jennie Weaver and Sylvia Malmberg with Selma Bergquist elected president.

Allie Packer Gratia Club Toom Ms Edna__Eames Flossie” Merrill Jennie Weaver Hattie Greaves Winnie Nielsen Lettie ‘Paull Etta:. Gibson Lucy Hendricks Selma ‘Johnson Ruth ‘Parkinson Merle Bright Sylvia, Malmberg Selma Bergquist Merle Bright Rae Hobbs Gladys Beckstead Adele Larsen Mae. Jorgensen Charity - Larsen Louise C.- Rasmussen

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