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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1946
Page
11
Mr and Mrs Sheely Chatterton hosted a chicken dinner for their sons LeGrande Eugene and Merlin and their wives and nephew Verl Peterson of St Anthony last Sunday. A group surprised Orton FoNett on his birthday anniversary after meeting Sunday evening. A buffet luncheon for 14 was served and the Folletts received a group gift.
Preston couple Mr and Mrs Frank Snow McAlister announce the engagement of their daughter Clarissa to Alvin S Beutler of Logan Utah. They plan a September 25 Salt Lake temple wedding and a breakfast at Hotel Utah. Miss McAlister a USAC graduate held Alpha Chi Omega Phi Upsilon Omicron honors and Who's Who. Beutler a USAC graduate in accounting and business admin served four years in the Army Air Corps and is employed in Logan.
The Dayton Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers held a reorganization meeting at Mrs Edna C Hulse's home. County officers attended and new camp officers were elected including Captain Leone Balls and Evelyn Griffeth as second vice captain and archivist. Leola Erickson joined as new member.
Mrs Ray Nelson honored her daughter Edith at a trousseau tea in Weston. Pink and white decorations, a three layer wedding cake, and fall flowers framed the party held at the Nelson home. Edith wore a crown of white satin over lace with a garden roses corsage.
Mrs Belva Kirk Rose hosted a trousseau tea for her daughter Ella Rae Henderson newlyweds to Myron Henderson of Swan Lake were guests. In attendance were the groom's grandmother his mother the bride and her mother and many relatives viewing gifts and receiving line. The couple will reside at Swan Lake where Mr Henderson operates a farm.
Hazen Gilbert and Alma Smith announce the marriage of their children Dallas Gilbert and Joyce Smith in the Salt Lake temple on August 11. Josephine Fielding Smith presided with Alma Smith and Charles Gilbert assisting. The couple honeymooned in Utah and returned home. Raquel Peterson was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party hosted by Helen Bodily and Clarice Hawkes.
Newly elected DUP officers entertained at an outdoor garden dinner at the home of Dr and Mrs Packer. Captain Maggie H. Preston led the event with 18 guests present, including Lizzie Weaver and Grace B. Meek. Corsages, lace decorations, and humorous entertainment highlighted the afternoon.
Miss Iva Lou Smith and William K. Herd Jr. wed at Idaho Falls temple on September 10. The bride, a Preston High graduate, studied at USAA C Logan and Utah, earning wartime honors and teaching in Franklin. The groom, Utah alumni, served in the Air Corps. They honeymoon in Glacier National Park before returning to Salt Lake City for continued studies.
Mrs Rue L Harding announces the marriage of her daughter Carol to Lovell B Bair son of Scott Bair and Mrs Ray Webster of Idaho Falls The ceremony was performed Saturday evening September 4 at the bride's mother's home Judge Henry H Rawlings president of the Franklin stake officiated The couple stood before gladiolias and dahlias with the bride in a white floor length gown.
The bride wore a brocaded satin gown with a full silk crepe skirt and a pink rose bud corsage. After the ceremony the couple went on a short honeymoon through Utah. She wore a black sequin trim dress for the going away, with matching hat and coat. Mrs. Harding plans a trousseau tea on their return.
A Preston citizen applauds the local Chamber of Commerce for its horse show venues praising the grandstands and stable facilities. The letter notes community projects completed within a year and offers commendation to local leadership.
A man parked a banana laden pickup in front of the Burnham Hotel last Monday morning and quickly faced would be buyers. He admitted selling without a license though the brief incident ended without reported injuries or further action.
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