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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
6
Used 1939 Chevrolet 1% ton truck with rack in good condition offered at 245 dollars. The notice also records regional history notes and social events from a ward including openings, conference attendees, births, and a elk hunting trip in Salmon country.
Local residents report visits and gatherings across varied towns. Detours include Thatcher-lat Dewey Griffen of Logan on business, Preston guests at Porter family dinners, and multiple family trips to Oakland Salt Lake City and Lava for conferences and visits. Ward conference announced for Mapleton on Oct 9 with attendees and host families noted.
The report notes Henry Seamons funeral in Hyde Park with family members Leral Jensen Delbert Seamons and others. Visitors include Lynn Nelson and family in Woods Cross, Betty Taylor from Los Angeles visiting relatives James and Betty Baird, Leonard Nelson Preston and Bill Lee with Douglas Nelson, Leslie Keller with Delmar Keller, Rosetta Jensen and Corlee visiting John Worley in Salt Lake City, Willis Oliverson taking niece Elainalee Oliverson to Salt Lake hospital for polio treatment.
The Relief Society held its opening social Tuesday with Ella Walker presiding and giving the welcome. Leah Taylor outlined the education committees and their planned work over the years. Vinnie Hawkes described her committees and each reported. Wanda Martin led games and 15 freshmen were served.
Members of the Golden Hour club were entertained at Mrs. Harold Olsen’s home last Wednesday afternoon. Lovely rose bouquets adorned the room. Luncheon was served at 1 30 to the members and special guests Mrs. M O Merrill and Mrs. George Egbert. Bridge followed with score honors awarded to Mrs. Harvey Bickmore and Mrs. Harold Egbert.
Friday evening guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hodges included Mr. and Mrs. Otis Buck and family. After supper the game forty two determined high score with Mrs. Buck and Mrs. Hodges winning. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Hampton and daughter arrived to play dominos with Mrs. Hampton taking high score.
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