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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1952
Page
7
Mrs Grace Craner hosted a stork shower Thursday for Mrs Darlene King. Fourteen guests attended a two course luncheon with games, favors of miniature storks and nut containers, and many useful gifts given to the honoree.
The American Legion Auxiliary unit 34 held its annual initiation Friday evening. Led by Mrs. Wilmetta Meadows and Mrs. Florence Madden, both of American Falls, six new members—Pearl Cartensen Wanda Ellisor Ilene Fuhriman Maxine Hansen Mary Bell Roberts and Bonnie Webb—were pledged. Poppy nosegays and miniature flags were given, and a musical program followed with performances by Peggy Fellows Nada Facktell Kermit Herd and others.
The Seventh Ward Relief Society sponsors a bazaar to be held on November 22 at The Preston Citizen. The sale features useful household articles including pillow cases dish towels and aprons along with homemade candy.
A sequence of social gatherings is noted: Syringa Camp Daughters of Utah Pioneers met at Mrs. Ralph Millar’s home with lessons on The Mormons Move Into Canada and a life sketch of Alva Keller. Accordion solos by Anna Marie Poulson, 23 guests served by Adrain Beckstead et al. Several birthday parties and bridge luncheons are described with hostesses, prizes, and refreshments.
Following her marriage on Nov. 5 Mrs. Maurice J. Balls was honored at a trousseau tea hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Sharp. The bride Florence Sharp is the former Florence Sharp. Guests numbered over 150 as a trousseau display and refreshments were offered by supporters including Lila Drury Janet Balls Elva Larsen Fay Holden Mrs Mervin Sharp Mrs Myra Kidd and Mary Lou Kidd. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Denton Balls of Smithfield.
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