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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1955
Page
10
Mrs Dean Jensen was honored at a farewell party hosted by her bridge club members last Friday evening at her home. Hostess Don Smith and Mrs Eldon-Crockett organized the event. Alice Poole had high score and Marcene Garrett received low score prize.
Mrs Harold Olsen and Mrs Ray Bright co hosted a Golden Hour club opening social last Thursday at the Olsen home. Launch was served to members including Mrs Clair Bickmore and Ruby Kilgore. The evening featured card games and election of officers with Mrs David Cutler named president, Mrs Bickmore vice president, and Mrs Egbert secretary. Bickmore received the high score prize and Ruby Kilgore won the all cut prize.
A double foursome of ladies enjoyed a dessert luncheon and card party at the home of Mrs. Virgil Knudson last Saturday afternoon. Guests included Dames G. Ewincleidune Sates, Frank Foss, O.D. Robinson and Don Smith. Hostess guests were Mrs. C. D. Booker and Mrs. Paul Smith. Mrs. Booker and Mrs. Smith were high score winners.
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening in the legion lounge with president Bonnie Ward presiding. Beatrice Johnson spoke on the educational loan program followed by amendments and the constitution. Deane Auger led a program, Iva Lou Owen played electric guitar, and hostesses Maxine Hansen and Bonnie Webb assisted.
Banida Variety Club held its monthly meeting at Mrs Wade Christensen s home. Mrs Barbara Howell gave the book No Time for Sergeant s by Mac Hyman. Following lunch members planned a Halloween party with Janet McEntire Helen Owen Reva Merrill Ethel Andersen Gay Murdock Joan Rolley Rama Jepsen Evelyn Morgan Luana Esplin and hostesses Zoe Christensen and Carol McEntire present. Literary club gatherings continued at Mrs Claire Bickmore s with Mrs Edna Hames hostess. Mrs Afton Affleck shared the book I Was Reared in Polygamy by Mark Hart. Elda Carlson Coy Manning and pianist Constance Davis performed songs by Mickey Hart. Drin k and light refreshments served to 24 with guests including Mr and Mrs Mark Hart and Mrs Donna Noyes. Mrs Rulon Dunn hosted a bridge gathering at Mrs Claire Bickmore s. salad lunch served to Mrs Jack Anderson Mrs G W McCune Mrs Lin Hale Mrs Edward Gibbons Mrs Alton Nash Mrs Luther Boyd and guest Mrs Bickmore. Mrs Julius Jepsen hosted Monday afternoon at a two course luncheon for Pauline Van Noy Florence Martin Martha Kirkbride Jean Jensen Gladys Seamons Martha Porter and Clara Schenk. Kim Stanger s eighth birthday was celebrated with a Halloween party featuring a cake, favors, games and a peanut feast for about 10.
Caroline Anderson and Lynn Jensen plan a November 25 wedding at the Logan LDS temple. Miss Anderson, a 1954 graduate employed by the forest service, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Swend Anderson of Mink Creek. The reception will be at Mink Creek ward recreation hall with dancing to follow. Kent Christensen Celebrates Eighth Birthday
The Faculty Wives club met Monday night at the Utah Power and Light auditorium. A buffet luncheon was served with bronze and yellow chrysanthemums on the serving table. Mrs. Ruth Sutton presided with Mrs. Nina Simmons as vice president and Merlyn Lauder as secretary, along with committee members Nell Brenchley Thelma Keller and Francine Oliveroni. Following luncheon, games were played for entertainment.
Residents praise the Emigration canyon drive from Mink Creek to Montpelier as beautiful and smooth. Guests at Frank Jensen’s home include Clarice Sayer of Idaho Falls and Alice Neeley of Riverdale. Kel Crane, son of Rex Crane, injured his eyelid and received three stitches from a Preston doctor. Weekend visitors and extended family gather at Mink Creek homes, with updates on illness, harvest guests, and local marriages and social events.
Mrs William Fryer Sacajawea hosted Thursday afternoon activities for the Sacajawea group. Venna Fackrell directed a singing program with Julie Simmons accompanying. Hien Roberts and Eda Smith performed vocal duets with Edris Larsen on piano. Ruth Sutton led a lesson on Early Dentists and Pharmacists in Cache Valley. Amasa Tucker was mentioned as Fryer's maternal grandfather. Refreshments were served by Mrs Fryer and Hazel Winger with co hostesses presiding.
A hostess mentions Mrs Julius and Jepsen as Palmer is presented with a gift. Names and dialogue surface in fragmented OCR text describing a gift ceremony at a gathering.
The Community Church in ve invites attendance this Sunday at 10 o clock in the courthouse basement. Rev. Miner Bruner of Logan is the scheduled speaker.
The Preston Citizen is cited or referenced in relation to a location at No 8. This brief item notes activity or listing tied to that address within the publication.
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