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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1954
Page
10
Mrs Bernard Johnson was hostess Wednesday evening for the bridge club. A dessert luncheon was served to guests including Dean Curtis Gene Fiala Dean Brostrom George Wilcox and Mrs Creighton Thompson. Mrs Roghaar won first and Mrs Thompson was low.
Ferguson Pipe and Cable Layer lays water and electric lines with a sensational new low cost Ferguson Subsoiler. It features an extra long beam and telescoping top link for 22 inch penetration and a reversible Eta and share plate for long wear. With attachment it lays flexible pipe and cable up to 18 inches deep. Demonstrations available.
Peterson Tractor Service operates in Preston Idaho offering tractor repair and equipment services. Contact via phone number 465 and location details indicate service for local farming needs.
Engagement announced for Sherrie Mae Gordon and Robert F. Wagner. Gordon, a Preston High School graduate, has worked in Salt Lake City. Wagner is a radar technician in the U. S. Navy. They will marry December 11 at the Little Brown Church of the West in Las Vegas with Gordon’s brother as best man and Wagner’s sister as maid of honor.
A farewell testimonial honoring Joseph Lewis Ward son of Mr and Mrs Hyrum Ward will be held Sunday at 730 p m in the Clifton ward. Elder Ward has accepted a call to serve in the Western Canadian mission. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mrs DeLamar Palmer of Weston hosted the Friendship club at her home on Thursday evening. Fourteen members attended a two course luncheon and the hearts game awarded prizes to Mrs Seylva Petterberg, Mrs Marian Greaves, and Mrs Sylvia Wooley.
Mr and Mrs Dallin Woodward hosted at their Franklin home to honor Don Elwell Dean Edwards and Mel Burrup whose November birthdays fell that month. Thanksgiving dinner for guests included John Webber Clyde Burrup Keith Christensen Don Elwell Herman Richards Glen Petterberg Nat Edwards Mel Burrup Vaughn Greaves Lyle Shipley and the Woodwards. A business meeting followed with Mel Burrup released as president Clyde Burrup secretary Nat Edwards elected president nee Greaves secretary. The evening concluded with visiting and gifts for the honorees.
Tessa Winn DUP hosted 17 members with lessons history and music at Mrs. Elsie Merrill's home. Harmonicas by Chloe Peterson, duets by Veda Sharp and Florence, plus cake and ice cream followed. Mrs. Laura Larsen Nifty Needles held a 15 attendee meeting with luncheon and sewing. Pickwick club guest night brought 20 members and guests with readings by Mrs. Jay Larsen and piano by Mrs. Lloyd Hamilton.
Mrs Samuel R Handy of Franklin and Mrs Merlin T Whittle of Fairview hosted a Friday luncheon for aunts and sisters at the Merlin T Whittle home. Guests included Mrs Millie Merrill Bertha Johnson Nona Fuhriman Mary Jane Wright Logan Mrs Laura Dunkley Mrs Ethel Smith Lewiston Mrs Francine Oliverson Preston and Ruby Elaine Dunkley Franklin and the two hostesses. The afternoon was spent visiting and sewing.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Poe of Salt Lake City visited on Sunday, November 14, with Mrs. Wendell Bosen, according to local social notes.
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