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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1950

Page

2

Bennett Family Reunion and Bridal Celebration Recap

Friday evening Mrs Laura Dursteler hosted guests in Preston for the wedding week celebrations of Mrs J Gordon Sea mons. The bride received many gifts as attendees from here included Phyllis Bright Matlene Hollingsworth Joyce Lindhardt Jane Bennett and Margene Bennett. A bride’s book was begun and the Bennett family reunion followed Sunday at L A Bennett’s home with many in attendance.

Carl Follett Raft ' River John Follett Norma Ann Swainston Sara Ballif J. Gordon ‘Seamons Laura‘ Dursteler Preston Phyllis Bright Matléne, Hollingsworth Joyce Marie Lindhardt Jane Bennett Margene Bennett L. A. Bennett John Hillington Merlin Wells Steven Mortensen Boise Rasmussen Hawkes. c Pres. Palmer Margene. Bennett David’ Johnson Clarice Hedin Vernon Merrill Trenton Edd Talbot LeRay Swainston Fae Jimmy Ray Oregon California Nevada Eugene Ore Lillian Chedsey Swainston Carl Bennett Middle West South Bend Ind Ellen Talbot Hyrum Talbot Edd Clarence Orville Lee LaVon Bert Talbot Ila Bennett Fourth Ward Mary Shaffer Gordon Seamons Franklin Bishop Hedin Merlin Coburn Erma Winn D. A. Martin Mms. LeRay Swainstone Richard Ballif Jay Seamons Oxford C. L. Bright Kendall Downata R. H. Morehead Ogden Marie Lindhardt Lindhardt Joyce Marie Salt Lake Marie Packer Nathan ‘Packer LaVarr Bosworth Frank ‘Edwards Lavoy Anderson Richard Meek B. ‘A. _Meek Ray Barrington Hyrum Smith I. Leon Forsgren Brigham L. M. Packer Zera Wold Lila Gunderson Royce Wold W. L. Bennett Mound Valley Curtis’ Rosen Eliot Smith Medicine Lodge Crooked Creek Bosen Milo Woolf Woolf Winder Bryce Egley Dwain Tate Bob Smith

Community News Highlights From Local Families and Visitors

A stream of social notes reports visits and gatherings among Hillington Wells Johnson Rasmussen Swainston and other families. Weddings births and travels are noted including a Talbot obituary and a Bennett family gathering with a weiner roast.

Birthday party for Karry Shepherd hosted by Estus Packer

Mr. and Mrs. Estus Packer entertained at a birthday party for their three year old grandson Karry Shepherd who has been visiting them for the past month. Guests included Karry's mother Mrs E K Shepherd.

Estus Packer Karry Shepherd Karry E. K. Shepherd

Sigma Chi members forecast Idaho governor from fraternity ties

The article cites Sigma Chi members at the University of Idaho predicting a fraternity member’s rise to Idaho governor. Thomas Wright, son of Calvin Wright, is mentioned as part of the narrative about political influence from Greek life and family ties.

Sigma’ Chis Idaho Ofia Will Thomas Wright Calvin

Democratic Candidate for Governor Pledges No Campus Campaign

Wright, a sophomore pre law student and fraternity member, and Stephen Jordan, son of Republican candidate Len Jordan, both pledged to Sigma Chi. Jordan transfers from the College of Idaho and will study civil engineering. The Banons issue a joint statement promising no campus campaigning.

Sigma Ma Chi Young Jordan College of Idaho Shim ‘Oni

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