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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1959

Page

8

September Wedding Unites Karen Balls and Jay D Schvaneveldt

Newlyweds Karen Balls and Jay D Schvaneveldt wed September 16 in the Logan LDS temple. The bride wore nylon organza lace with a chapel train. reception and breakfast followed in Logan and Dayton. They honeymooned in southern Utah parks and Grand Canyon, plan to study at USU, and the groom has farm bureau honors.

Longan Jay D. Schvaneveldt Karen Balls Lyman Balls Dayton Delbert Schvaneveldt Weston Logan A. George Raymond Dayton Ward Recreation Hall Harry Squires Norma Archibald Joy McKay Sherrie Jeffrey Squires Alvin Maughan Don Q. Dalley Kathleen Griffeth William Binggrelf Pixi Preston Frank Olsen Lu Ann Carlson Richard Hobbs Jane Olsen Rebecca Reeder Cluff Elinor Jee Helen Schwartz Ida Chase Carol Archibald Margery Robinson Kandice Coburn Reta State Farm Bureau Pocatello

Family Dinner Honors Mrs. Griffeth On Birthday Anniversary

The family of Evelyn Griffeth of Dayton celebrated her 78th birthday with a Friday evening party at the Preston home of Melvin Griffeth. A turkey supper and fall flower centerpieces marked the event with many Griffeth relatives and guests present. An additional Saturday gathering for 25 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren featured outdoor activities and games, with Fer rin Griffeth away on a Canadian LDS mission.

Evelyn Griffeth Dayton Melvin Griffeth Preston Lorenzo Keith Hoopes Provo Melvin Griffeth Jr Logan Gerry Griffeth Leo Seamons Daniel Joe Davis Franklin Douglas Philips Clair Myrna Bob Clynn Phillips Weston Wayne Phillips Vaughan Griffeth Carolyn Steven Sheryl Florence Tackenhall Portland Mabel van Orden Lewiston Utah Griffeth Ferrin Griffeth

Local Association University Women Sets New Officers Friday

The American Association of University Women meets at Utah Power and Light auditorium. Officers elected include LaReen Lowe president Marion Ballif vice president Anna Phippen secretary Alice Steers treasurer and several chairs. A program on legislation is planned with talks on Murray Metcalf bill and state legislation. A project to boost adult library use was decided and Friends of Liberty board appointment made. Regular meeting date changes to the third Friday were approved.

American Association of University Women Utah Power and Light Co LaReen Lowe Marion Ballif Anna Phippen Alice Steers Bernice Gamble Laurena Benson Sarah Westerberg Mary Porter Martha Geddes Marguerite Ainscough Bonna Lou Pack Susie Buxton Status of Women Ella Hull Sarah Jensen Esther Smith Beatrice Johnson Pres LaBeen Lowe Murray Metcalf Friends of Liberty

Robert Acock Home Scene of Card Social

At the Robert Acock home last Wednesday evening Mrs Acock and cohostess Mera Palmer hosted a salad luncheon and an evening of bridge. Three tables included Irene Godfrey LaRae Johnson Kenna Winn LaBella Smith Barbara Merrill Loris Garner Connie Maughan Colleen Martin Marian Hull Adele Cox Colleen Rosen and LaRae Merrill. Mrs Martin scored high Mrs Maughan second and traveling prize went to Mrs Hull. Fall flowers decorated the scene.

Robert Acock

Mrs Jack Anderson Hosts Card Club Evening

Mrs Jack Anderson entertained a hen bridge evening last Wednesday night with dinner at 7. Guests included Mrs G W McCune Mrs Alt on Nash Mrs Rulon Dunn Mrs A N Wendell Mrs Luther Boyd Mrs Edward Gibbons and guest of honor Mrs Paul Greaves. Mrs McCune won high score and Mrs Gibbons second high. Fall flowers adorned the rooms.

Jack Anderson Hen Bridge Club G. W. McCune Alton Nash Rulon Dunn A. N. Wendell Luther Boyd Edward Gibbons Paul Greaves McCunen Gibbons

Ruth Parkinson Hosts Gratia Club Luncheon

Gratia club members met at Ruth Parkinson’s Franklin home for a two course luncheon. Etta Gibson and Hattie Greaves won prizes in a bingo game with Mrs. Johnson scoring high and Mrs. Eames taking low. Norman V. Jorgensen of VP-46 visited from San Diego to attend his grandfather Peter Jorgensen’s funeral and announced re enlistment for six more years.

Gratia Club Ruth Parkinson Franklin Etta Gibson Aitlie Packer Selma Johnson Hattie Greaves Jennie Weaver Winnie Nielsen Edna Eames Lucy H. Larsen Gwen Egbert Ellen Greaves Louise Brostrom Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Eames Norman V. Jorgensen U.S. Navy Air Force VP-46 San Diego Calif Vic Jorgensen Peter Jorgensen Norman Navy Air Force

Elder Glen Jepsen to Serve LDS Mission

A farewell testimonial for Elder Glen F. Jepsen will be held Sunday October 25 at 7 30 p m in the Mink Creek ward chapel. He leaves November 3 to serve in the south German mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Jepsen is the son of Mr and Mrs Fremon Jepsen of Mink Creek ward and is a Preston High School and LDS seminary graduate who has attended Utah State University. He will enter the LDS mission home in Salt Lake City on Monday October 26.

Glen F. Jepsen Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Jepsen Fremon Jepsen Mink Creek Preston High School LDS Seminary Utah State University LDS Salt Lake City

Fulton Oursler Novel Reviewed at Study Club

Viola Larsen led a book report on The Greatest Book Ever Written by Fulton Oursler at the Study Club meeting hosted by June Richardson last Friday at 8 o clock A salad luncheon was served to Grace Gamble Beatrice Swainston Camilla Norton Viola Larsen Mattie Sharp Verna Kidd Dorothy Larsen Clara Hollingsworth Ellen Gibson Hazel Porter and two guests Elnora Moser and Mrs Wells McEntire.

June Richardson Viola Larsen Fulton Oursler Grace Gamble Beatrice Swainston Camilla Norton Mattie Sharp Verna Kidd Dorothy Larsen Clara Hollingsworth Ellen Gibson Hazel Porter Elnora Moser

Back to School Night Set at Central School Friday

A Back to School Night is scheduled for Friday at Central School starting at 8 o'clock with a short program followed by teacher explanations of the year’s activities. Officers for the year include President Carol Thornton and Vice President Ranae Allen among others, with home room mothers listed for first and second grades and refreshments by the hospitality committee. LO PINE DUP CAMP MEETS LAST WEEK was attended by Mrs. Lucy H. Larsen with a lesson by Donna Shipley and a biography read by Lavinia Cutler, ending with a salad luncheon for 17.

Mom and Dad Carol Thornton Ranae Allen Sylvia Swann Jackie Clark Ethel Parry Lucille Roberts Dorothy Casperson Joyce Smith Ruth Kirby Congress Janette McEntire Martha Hansen Laura Melvin Nungesser Phyllis Acock Loris Garner Fern Harmon Alice Coburn Smith Gae Murdock Idella Ranson Nelson Delores Geddes Darlene King Buxton NaRae Johnson Rayla Talbot Swann Janeal Hanson Maria Corbridge Larson Beverly Hawkes Elnora Hanson Erickson Joyce Bambrough Lou Jean Baird Magleby Venna Herd Mardene Sparrow Lo Pine Dup Lucy H. Larsen Noreen Warr Donna Shipley Lavinia Cutler Milo Andrews Lucille Porter Virginia Cherrington

Preston Lady Elks October Social Pictures Indian Summer Theme

The Preston Lady Elks held an October social with Indian Summer decor at the lodge hall. Christian Hansen performed Indian dances and stories in full regalia as members and guests enjoyed bingo bridge and pinochle with placed prizes and a dessert luncheon.

Christian Hansen Neta Dockstader Arlene Nash

Call for bids on new school bus

Notice invites bids for a new school bus due by November 1. For information contact the superintendent's office or O. B. Merrill, superintendent of West Side School at Dayton.

O. B. Merrill West . Side School Dayton

Nitty Needles Club Holds Halloween and Space Parties

The Nitty Needles club held two socials to open its fall season. At Zelda Larsen’s home on Sept 30 a space party featured self made space hats, a first prize to Casey Bergquist, and a white elephant gift swap followed by games and a two course luncheon. The second gathering at Mary Bergquist’s home welcomed all but Dorothy Crockett and Mildred Smart with Halloween table decorations, stick candy, handwork, and a two course luncheon.

Nitty Needles Club Zelda Larsen Casey Bergquist Mary Thella Ware Dorothy Crockett Ella Jones Deane Sant Mildred Smart Barbara Jensen Marie Cirbridge Neta Dockstader Evelyn Checketts Mary Bergquist

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