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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1949

Page

4

Ransom Couple Celebrates 65th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs George Ransom observed their 65th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at a daughter’s home 53 South Third East. Ten children, 48 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren attend the milestone in a red rose centered table setting.

George R Ransom Clyde Nash South Third East Ravisom Heber Milo Charles Arnold Ransom Maym Nash Preston George Ransom Rebecca Chapman Boise Etta Eskelson Seattle Chloe Cahoon Weston Dean Lundberg Smithfeld

Gladys Bosen Hosts Coolanda Club Gathering

Mrs Gladys Bosen entertained Coolanda club members at her home last Thursday afternoon with hand painted flower decor and a three course dinner. The event included needlework and the installation of Mrs Ruth Smith as a club member. A welcome home party for Deloy Hansen, recently returned from missionary service in California, will be held Friday at 8 p.m. in the Glencoe ward recreation hall.

Gladys Bosen Coolanda Club Ruth Smith Deloy Hansen California Glencoe Ward

Saturday Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon

Mrs. C. D. Booker welcomed guests including Mrs. Lynn Hale as hostess for a Saturday afternoon bridge gathering. A dessert luncheon followed with score honors awarded to Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Don Smith.

Lynn Hale C. D. Booker Hale Don Smith

Kiddies Party Held at Yooris Johnson Home

Mrs. Voris Johnson hosted a Kiddies party at her home last Thursday evening for club members. Guests enjoyed a light luncheon and games. Mrs. Rex Jensen won first prize for best costume and Mrs. Ted Roper drew the all-cut.

Mrs Hawkes Hosts Pick Wick Club Meeting

Mrs Leo Hawkes presided as hostess last Wednesday evening at her home entertaining Pick Wick club members. Mrs Barton Bowden reviewed Hesketh Pearson biography Dickens His Character Comedy and Career. Following the review Mrs Hawkes served light refreshments.

Leo Hawkes Pick Wick Club Barton’ ‘Bowden Hesketh Pearson Dickens Hawkes

Special Interest Dance Sponsored by Two Stakes

Oneida and Franklin stakes will sponsor a special interest dance at the Franklin stake house on Friday December 9 at 8 30 p m. The affair includes a floor show program and refreshments under the direction of Mrs R H Parkinson Franklin stake group leader and Taylor Nelson Oneida stake leader.

Oneida Franklin Stakes Franklin Stake R. H. Parkinson Taylor Nelson

Lovely Trousseau Tea Honors Beverly Oliverson Bride

Mrs. Beverley Oliverson, fresh from Alaska, was honored at a trousseau tea hosted by her mother in law Mrs. Mildred Oliverson at the Franklin family home. The bride greeted guests with Mrs. Oliverson and Ila Oliverson managed the guest book as 65 attendees admired the trousseau and offered congratulations.

Beverley Oliverson Alaska Inlaw Mildred Oliverson Franklin Oliverson Ila Oliverson Vonda Oliverson Aletha Oliverson Joyce Oliverson Trousseau

Miss Melba Naef Birthday Party at Franklin Home

Mrs. Nora Durrant hosted a birthday party for her granddaughter Melba Naef at her Franklin home last Thursday. Guests dined at a long table with a three course meal and marked seats for Ramona Neeley Camille Robinson Peggy Jo Corbridge Lorraine Bennett Elaine Doney Margaret Jamison Phyllis LeFevre Carlis Woodward and Carol Lowe. After dinner table games followed.

Nora Durrant Franklin Melba Naef Ramona Neeley Camille Robinson Peggy Jo Corbridge Lorraine Bennett Elaine Doney Margaret Jamison Phyllis LeFevre Carlis Woodward Carol Lowe

Lone Rock DUP Camp Discusses Family History Event

The Lone Rock DUP met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Gladys Buttars home. Mrs. Elnora Merrill read a sketch of Andrea Jensen Nielson’s life and the lesson was led by Mrs. Ethel Bastian. Diane Williams played a piano solo. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Mary Brower, Mrs. Mae Tinsley, and Mrs. Mabel Thompson.

Lone Rock DUP Gladys Buttars Elnora Merrill Andrea Jensen Nielson Ethel Bastian Diane Williams Mary Brower Mae Tinsey Mabel Thompson

Birthdays Observed by Club Members of the Birthday Club

The Birthday Club held a November birthday celebration Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Richards with hosts Mr. and Mrs. Don Elwell. Honorees included Mrs. Dean Edwards Mrs. Myrtle Woodward Don Elwell and Mel Burrup. Dinner featured chrysanthemum centerpieces and miniature turkey favors as place cards. Themed decorations and parlor games followed the meal with gifts given to each guest.

Herman Richards Don Elwell Dean Edwards Myrtle Woodward Mel Burrup

Missionaries Speak At Travel and Hobby Club

Members of the Travel and Hobby club heard Garth Eames and Richard Hendricks recount their Europe mission work of two years. The program included slide pictures and songs by Beth Keller with accompanist Eileen Harris. Mrs. Benson hosted 24 attendees with refreshments.

Travel and Hobby Club Lillie E. Benson Garth Eames Richard Hendricks Europe Hendricks Mr. Eames Beth Keller Eileen Harris

Mrs Chatterton Feted At Blackfoot Social

Mrs Inez Chatterton recently moved to Blackfoot and was honored Friday afternoon at a farewell party hosted by Mrs Laura King. Luncheon featured small tables with floral centerpieces and personalized favors. Guests gave a gift to the honoree and enjoyable visits followed.

Inez Chatterton Blackfoot Laura King

Wasatch DUP Meeting Shares Life Sketches and Readings

Invited guests attended the Wasatch DUP camp meeting at the Franklin pioneer home with Mrs. Laura Atkin son in charge. Sylvia Lowe presented a life sketch of her grandmother Mrs. Elvira Wheeler and Bertha Woodward gave a lesson. Celia Packer Eulogized by the DUP. Wasatch camp heard poems by James Packer and refreshments were served.

Ellen Wright DUP Franklin Pioneer Sylvia Lowe Elvira Wheeler Bertha, Woodward Maude Lowe Arlene Hampton Wasatch Eafternoon Weaver Celia’ ‘Berkins Packer James Packer Ruby Stockes Harriet’ Péterson Mada Larsen Adele Larsen Olive Larsen

Mrs Meyers Hosts Bridge Luncheon Foursome Winners

Mrs John Meyers entertained at her home last Thursday evening with a bridge luncheon for four. Mrs Dan Haworth won the high score prize at cards.

John “Meyers Dan’ “Haworth

Thursday Bridge Club Hosts at Mrs Gambles Home

Members of the Thursday evening bridge club were entertained by Mrs. Deward Gambles at her home last week. A light supper followed by cards. Mrs. Don Smith tallied high score honors with Mrs. Phil West drawing the all cut.

Thursday Evening Deward Gambles Don Smith Phil West

Gratia Club Hosts Bridge Party at Mrs Paull’s Home

Mrs Latitia Paull presided at 62 North 2nd East hosting a Gratia club bridge social last Thursday. A luncheon served on small tables featured Chrysanthemums and fall flowers. Three bridge tables were played with score honors to Mrs Robert Gibson and Mrs Ray Bright, while Mrs David Cutler won the all cut prize. Special guests included Mrs Cutler Mrs George Egbert and Mrs Horace Baugh.

Latitia Paull North 2Nd East Gratia Club Robert Gibson Ray Bright David Cutler Paull Cutler George Egbert Horace Baugh

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