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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1959

Page

9

Ruth C. Larsen to Be Honored on 80th Birthday

Mrs Ruth C Larsen will be honored with an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 30 p m at the home of her brother Edwin Crockett 15 North First West Preston Born November 4 1879 in Logan she lived in Preston since 1883 She was married to William Chadwick Jr in 1904 his death followed in 1907 They had two children Thelma and Wilora Thelma married Kay Tratt and they have three daughters and one son Thelma’s daughters Ruth Layne Maurine Hill and Doris Thompson Surviving Thelma’s three daughters Thelma’s grandchildren Mrs Ruth Layne Hyrum Utah Maurine Hill Preston and Doris Thompson Pocatello Mrs Chadwick later married Andrew Larsen in 1925 He died 1949 Larsen is active in Sunday school MIA and Relief Society and a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Invitations extended no gifts.

Ruth C. Larsen Edwin 4A Crockett North First West Preston Larsen Logan Ozro Ruth Clarkston Crockett William Chadwick Jr Thelma Wilora Kay Tratt Ruth Layne Hyrum Utah Maurine Hill Doris Thompson Pocatello Chadwick Andrew Larsen MIA Relief Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers

Carolyn Bergquist Is Honored at Party

Carolyn Bergquist was surprised by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bergquist with a Halloween birthday party on Thursday evening October 29. Eleven girls attended in costume, Lynne Beckstead won best costume as Mortimer Snerd. The event featured a decorated recreation room, a two course buffet luncheon, small tables with favors, table games and prizes, and gifts opened by the guest of honor at the end. Attendees included Karen Anderson Kathy Edgley Lynne Beckstead Mariann Jensen Tam era Meek Ann Britenbeker Kay Miles Shirlene Palmer Janet Shipley Patti Telford and Marjorie Tanner.

Lee Bergquist Carolyn Lynne Beckstead Mortimer Snerd Karen Anderson Kathy Edgiey Mariann Jensen Tamera Meek Ann Britenbeker Kay Miles Shirlene Palmer Janet Shipley Patti Telford Marjorie Tanner

Michael Christensen Hosts Halloween Party

After the junior high dance Michael Christensen entertained at a Halloween party for friends. Guests included Bob Fellows, Terry Carlson, Linda Richards, Kathy Carter and LaRue Ruppert. decorations followed the theme and games were played.

Michael Christensen Bob Fellows Terry Carlson Linda Richards Kathy Carter LaRue Ruppert

Local Young People Sing in USA Groups

Lynn Bennett was elected president of the Meeister singers at Utah State University. He is a senior and son of Floyd and Mrs. Bennett af Winder. Lynn and his wife Del Rae and son Larry live in North Logan. Launa Bennett and Francine Hedin were chosen to sing with the USIJJ Chansonettes. Melanie Burrup hosted a Halloween party for 10 friends. A turkey dinner was held by Floyd Palmer for Los Angeles visitors. Leona Day observed her birthday with a hot luncheon for friends Marie Lindhardt, Florence Seamons, Natalie Warrick, and Sarah Bright.

Lynn Bennett Meeistersingers Utah State University Floyd Bennett Winder Lynn del Rae Larry North Logan Launa Francine Hedin G. Co. Hedin USIJJ Floyd Palmer Los Angeles Kenneth Clark E. C. Anderson Arthur Dursteler C. M. Crabtree Leona Day Marie Lindhardt Florence Seamons Natalie Warrick Sarah Bright

Testimonial Planned Sunday for Dean B Sharp

Elder Dean B. Sharp son of Mr and Mrs Lyman J Sharp of Whitney has accepted a call to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in the north central states A testimonial honoring the youth will be held Sunday evening November 15 at 730 in the Whitney ward chapel He is a Preston High School and seminary graduate active in the PFA In August 1958 he was selected as one of eight from Idaho winning the American Institute of Cooperation trip to Penn State University and in October that year he joined Idaho youths to attend the dairy judging team at Waterloo Iowa Franklin stake Mia Maids Dear To My Heart night was held Tuesday in the second ward chapel Many mothers and daughters attended Mrs Bessie Porter conducted the program Virginia Cherrington spoke on chastity A joint stake Laurel MIA program Sacred To Me night for Franklin and Oneida stakes attracted an estimated 400 mothers and daughters Shannon Nash stake Laurel president presided Ethleen Andrensen of Cleveland was guest speaker The annual monthly firemen meeting was held Monday night at the City building with full membership present followed by luncheon

Dean B. Sharp Lyman J. Sharp Whitney Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints North Central Whitney Ward Preston High School PFA Idaho American Institute of Co-operation Penn State University Pennsylvania Waterloo Iowa Franklin Stake Second Ward Bessie Porter Virginia Cherrington Franklin Oneida Franklin Stakehouse L. M. Packer Brent Gunderson Cleveland William Bennett Darrel Wold Neil Wold Logan Wilford Meek Preston D. S Orville Neeley Salt Lake City Richard Bigelow Idaho Falls Ralph Bryson Bigelows Orem Neeleys Linda Packer Benton Staitht Laurel Gunderson

Relief society events and local visits in Riverdale notice

Sunday social and church activities are detailed with residents visiting Cleveland Logan Orem and Idaho Falls. Several members and leaders are named including Lella N Smith Zella May Edwards Elva S Barrington and Ruth S Smith plus guests Wendelin Smith Linda Packer Benton Staitht Laurel Gunderson and Elvan Barrington.

Literary Club Sees Guests At Afternoon Meeting

Last Thursday afternoon the literary club met at 4 with hostess Mrs. Winnie Nielson. Guests included Margaret Peterson Goldie Christensen Vanona Geddes Margaret Head Ena Thompson Margaret Winward and Jennie Weaver. Coy Manning sang two songs with her mother at the piano. Elda Carlson reviewed Mrs Arris Goes To Paris by Gallico. A salad luncheon followed.

Winnie Nielson Margaret Peterson Goldie Christensen Vanona Geddes Margaret Head Ena Thompson Margaret Winward Jennie Weaver Coy Manning Paris Elda Carlson Arris Gallico

Let Us Clean and Repair Your Radiator Now

A local auto service offers prompt radiator cleaning and repair with guaranteed workmanship. The shop emphasizes quick service and reliable results for vehicle cooling systems.

Surprise Birthday Party Honors JoAnn Hansen

JoAnn Hansen of Dayton was honored at a surprise birthday party last Wednesday on her 18th birthday at RaNee Mortensen’s home in Day The guests enjoyed games records and a cake decorated by Connie Peterson of Clifton A tray lunch was served with gifts received by JoAnn. In other items the M-Men and Cleaners plan a November 26 dance at 8 30 in the stakehouse with a 1 per couple charge and invites extended to Franklin stake members and the public Also Sunday and Monday visitors to Mr and Mrs B G Weaver included Mr Jerry Weaver and daughter Sandra of Idaho Falls.

JoAnn Hansen Dayton RaNee Mortensen Connie Peterson Clifton Reta Keller Carol Ward Oxford Pauline Rice JoAnn To Pee Oneida Stake M-Men and Cleaners Franklin Stake Monnday B. G. Weaver Jerry Weaver Sandra Idaho Falls

Rites Are Oct. 16 For Sarah Carver

Funeral services for Sarah Jane Barnes Kirby Carver who died Oct. 16 were held Oct. 20 at 1 p m in the Oneida stakehouse conducted by Bishop Raymond Sant of Treasureton under Webb funeral home. Born Oct. 17 1889 at Cove Utah she was a daughter of Manasseh and Eliza Ann Barnes. She married George Kirby Carver June 15 1915 in the Logan temple. Survivors include her husband two sons and three daughters and several siblings with relatives listed from Treasureton Grace Central and Twin Falls.

Sarah Jane Barnes Kirby Carver Oneida Raymond Sant Treasureton Webb Funeral Home Cove Utah Manassehe Eliza Ann Allen Barnes George Kirby Carver Logan Temple George Odell and Denton Carver Grace Clara Christenson Central Wrena Lyon Lavona Smith Ephraim Barnes Twin Falls Milton Barnes Richmond Gilbert Ela) Anderson Wellsville Newell Libbie) Purser Cora) Nelson

Community News Highlights Visits and clan gatherings

Local families from Preston and Brig ham City visited relatives in Salt Lake City Ogden and Riverdale. Social events included a Farm Bureau meeting in Preston and a Sacred to Me night at the stakehouse with many attendees. A baby boy named Boyd Carter was blessed in Riverdale with family from Preston.

New Arrivals

Mr. and Mrs. Boyce of Lewiston announce a daughter born October 29. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Boman of Lewiston welcome a son born October 30. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Whiting of Lewiston report a daughter born October 30. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Doney and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Wheeler of Preston welcome a boy born November 1. Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Martin of Clifton announce a daughter born November 4.

Boyce Pitcher Lewiston Dean Boman Kenneth Whiting Wayne Doney Jesse M. Wheller Preston Merlin Martin Clifton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carolyn Bergquist Sixth Ward Society Preston Sixth Ward Relief Society Ward Recreation Hall Wheelers Mrs Lee Wheeler Lafe Smith Riverdale Glen Smith Ogden Dwayne Didrickson Dick Sutton Detroit Diderickson USA Melanie Burrup Floyd Palmers Mrs. Leona Day Laurel Mia Shannon Nash Laure Ethleen Andrensen W &R Oil Co S. State M-Men and Gleaners Sarah Carver South State Sharon Carl Faser Judy Clarence Bennett Iva Lou Dean C. Smith Wilford B. Meek A. Meek Dennis Larsen Dean Smith Brigham, City John Adams Bob McGregor Adams Todd and John Brigham City Muzette Marvalee Cecil Camp Gloria Sherman Woolf Laverna Jane Robert Deardorff Cecile Ariel Meek Tamera Ruth B. Smith Christen Hansen Marve Packer Carrol Maughan Don Carter Boyd Lynn .Longstreth of Carters Ford Forder V8 Motor, H., R Fordomatic Buick Forder W. W Chevrolet McCune Motor Company R Ford and Mer West Oneida Preston, Idaho
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