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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1961
Page
2
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Weston Mr and Mrs Elvero Kofoed hosted Thanksgiving with Ruth Simmonds Dale and Sally Lowe Janice Lowe Leone and Sheril and Sharon. Dale Simmonds and his wife plan to leave for Lakewood California on Monday after extended stays in Idaho Falls.
Fairview Fay Jensen of Logan spent the weekend with her mother Elly Jensen. Ada Jane Truman and Bonnie Bracken of St. George joined. Many Jensen relatives and friends hosted Thanksgiving meals and a family get together at Byron Hall. Others attended dinners, visits, and a dairy meeting in Salt Lake City.
Residents welcomed family and friends for Thanksgiving in numerous households across Preston Weston Rupert and nearby areas with gatherings featuring Nelsons Kerrs Gilbert Rawlings and many others. Attendees included Erin and Myra Bodily families and the Bodily funeral of Norman Bodily held in Ogden with burial in Fairview.
The Harris family met at a Brigham City cafe Saturday night to celebrate Mrs. Anet Harris's birthday. Forty family members and four guests attended. daughter Lelia from Oakland was unable to attend but called to wish her mother well. A large cake was served after a group gathering and the evening focused on visiting and fond memories. Arrangements were made by Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Harris of Ogden.
Election held at Weston city office December 18 1961 to elect one director for a four year term from District No Two. Nominations to Norman Fonnesbeck clerk by December 11 1961. Polls open 1 PM to 5 PM. S Norman Fonnesbeck Clerk Weston Cemetery District. First Pub Nov 30 1961 Last Pub Dec 14 1961.
Karla Cattani hosted last week at Stewart Geddes home Banida with entertainment by Tom Wood and Jim Mooseman on piano and organ A new member Merlene Cutler was welcomed Hostess served a dessert luncheon for 14 members and guests Vanona Geddes Carma Geddes Sarah Geddes Goldie Christensen Elaine Taylor Ellen Larsen Sharon Baxter Joan Hart Muriel Johnson Sidney Bell
Four Idaho 4H members will compete in the 40th National 4H Club Congress in Chicago from November 26 to 30. The event, organized by the Cooperative Extension Service and the National 4H Service Committee, gathers 1,400 4Hers from across the states with scholarships and national recognition at stake.
The Elks lodge hosted the Preston Country Club duplicate bridge event with six Howell tables. Harriet Cranney and LaReine Solley won high, followed by Betty McCune and Bernadine Smith, Ora Greaves and Norma Hale, and LaVinia Cutler with Carol Sessions. A Christmas luncheon is set for Dec 9 at 12 noon in the Elks lounge. Visiting guests from Bolse spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hansen, including George R. Heath and daughters Kathy and Peggie, and son Keven.
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