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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1953
Page
8
Mr. and Mrs. Levor Doney hosted a family party for their son Alan and his bride at their Franklin home on Monday evening September 28. Asters and pink roses decorated the living room and 40 guests enjoyed bingo and apple pie a la mode. Guests presented useful gifts to the couple.
Mr and Mrs Fred L Coburn of Oxford announce the engagement of their daughter Marie to Rex Waldron of Malad son of Mr and Mrs Louis Waldron They plan a December wedding in the Logan temple.
Thursday night bridge players were entertained at Mrs. Phil Wests home with a tasty salad lunch for seven guests. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Beveridge Mrs. Malmberg and Mrs. Olsen for their performance.
Mr and Mrs Aless Nash of Linrose announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn to Gilbert Hull son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Hull of Whitney Both graduates of Preston High now attending USAC Marilyn recently returned from a three month business trip to Alaska and Hull completed a two year LDS mission to Nova Scotia Wedding is planned for December and they will live in Logan while continuing studies.
Mrs. Helen Palmer hosted the Ra-Ona bridge club for their first fall social at her home Friday evening. A 7:30 luncheon served for Lettie Paull Leona Garrett Ett a Gibson Edith Hilstead Inez Allen Amy Hoage Norma Crab tree Elda Carlson Hattie Wall Janmetta Swenson and Gwen Egbert. Bridge followed with Miss Hilstead winning high, Mrs. Carlson second, and Mrs. Allen low.
Miss Bette Jean Johnson and Jack Merrill wed Sept 15 in Pocatello with Judge Henry McQuade officiating. A Merrill home reception followed and a tea Sept 27 honored the bride before the couple moves to Seattle where the groom works for Boeing and the bride joins him Oct 9.
Mr and Mrs Conrad Doney of Franklin embarked on a 15 day Greyhound tour visiting Des Moines Chicago Cleveland New York Washington DC St Louis and Denver They toured art galleries in Des Moines and Washington DC along with a Manhattan Island boat trip and a trip to the Statue of Liberty The Empire State Building Radio City Mount Vernon and the White House were on their itinerary They also saw the natural history museums the St Louis zoo and Madison Square Garden in New York including the ice capades
Gratia club members enjoyed a Thursday afternoon bridge at hostess Mrs. Earl Weaver’s home with 12 ladies and two guests. A 1:30 luncheon preceded scores led by Mrs. Allie Packer and Mrs. Winnie Nielsen.
Nancy Greaves daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Greaves was honored at a birthday social Monday evening of last week. Table games were enjoyed by Marjorie Robinson Evelyn Edgley Connie Jean Affleck Julie Simmons Diane Palmer Louise Johnson Helen Harris Carol Anderson JoAnn Wright Bonnie Boden Loenza Nielsen. Following the games a barbecue luncheon highlighted by a birthday cake was enjoyed by the group. Nedra Buttars was honored last Thursday at a birthday social on her 10th birthday anniversary. Twenty little girls enjoyed a barbecue lunch at an outdoor fireplace and games. Each was given a favor and the guest of honor received many nice gifts.
Evelyn Checketts served as hostess Wednesday evening for the Nifty Needles sewing club. A salad luncheon was served to 11 members and guest Mrs. Roma Roghaar, providing a social gathering for the group.
Mr and Mrs Lee Bartcchi of Bear Lake county visited with Mr and Mrs Lee Prescott. The Prescotts attended LDS conference in Salt Lake City. Mr and Mrs Russell Hull and son Maughn from North Carolina visited A C Hull and family. Spring Creek camp of DUP met at Lorin Dunkley home. Gwen Cole spoke on her grandmother, A C Hull taught a lesson and refreshments followed.
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