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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
7
Banida John Casperson plans North California Mission departure after Sunday meeting. Mrs Hustan Miles and Mr and Mrs Lee Jorgenson with children traveled to Idaho Falls and Pocatello. The Talbot and Gregerson wedding occurred at Idaho Falls temple on September 17 with immediate family from Banida attending.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Miles welcomed a daughter born September 13 Mother and baby are reported to be doing fine. Verna Swann at the Southern Branch in Pocatello spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Swann. A large group of Banida Women visited the Preston canning center this week with attendees including Goldie Christensen Sarah Geddes Marjorie Hollingsworth Jane Gibson Dorothy Miles Hustan Miles Grace Jorgenson Esther Cole Lenna Lowe and Virgil Geddes. The Young Men and Young Women Mutual has organized and will begin regular meetings this week with officers Golden Geddes president Hugh J Geddes and Thora Lowe counselors Blaine Olson Jim Geddes secretary and treasurer Mrs Emma Lund president of the Young Women Wyola Cole and Frieda Gregerson counselors Lenna Lowe secretary and teacher list includes Alex Swann Goldie Christensen and Elna Gregerson. A farewell social was held for Robert Geddes who leaves soon for service with Uncle Sam. Mr and Mrs Lee Jorgenson moved to Logan to begin school at USAC Junior Christensen registered at Logan College. Other visits and events at the time included multiple local residents traveling to Blackfoot and Salt Lake City and a chicken dinner hosted by Mrs Foster. Ruth Lynn Bodily was released from Preston hospital recovering from an infection in her hand. Orval Benson traveled to Twin Falls on business. Alvin Hull Jr of Boise visited his parents and spoke at Sacrament meeting. Mr and Mrs Karl O Ballif attended the district fair in Blackfoot on Sept 10 and Mrs Lucy Tanner joined the trip to the fair on Sept 11. Lincoln Foster and family spent Saturday in Salt Lake City. Verda Beckstead hosted the Variety club at her home Friday evening.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs William G Reese included Dr and Mrs Kent McQueen of St Louis Mrs George Foster of Logan Utah and Mr and Mrs Lincoln Foster and children of Whitney. Relief Society officers met at Mrs Neva Swainston s home for a preparation meeting led by President Annie Swainston to boost weekly attendance a light lunch followed. Afternoon guests at Mrs Mae Foster s and Miss LaDonna Foster s Thursday included Mrs Marion Ballif and Mrs Susan Pug.
Oxford Mr and Mrs Jay Baker and families of Pocatello visit with Wm Baker. A group of ladies canned 130 pints of corn. Glen Cox’s wife travels to Portland to join him after his Japan service. An 8 lb baby girl born to Glen and Mrs. Manning at Preston memorial hospital. Residents travel to Salt Lake City for work and shopping. Richard Fisher top hog honors noted. Colleen Coburn attends business college in Salt Lake City.
The Pep Club expanded to forty two members this year from about thirty five last year. Thirty new members joined the twelve old ones. No uniforms yet but plans for white V neck sweaters and blue kulots for Homecoming after Harvest vacation. Uniform changes planned. Activities include football team banquet, Sweetheart Ball sponsorship, and an assembly. Officers for 1946 47 are President Eloise Berquist Vice President Audrey Fackrell Secretary Amaryllis Beckstead and Sergeant at Arms Clarice Cole. New members listed: Barbara Follett Dorothy Peterson Sara Lou Shuldberg Relda Smith Colleen Kjar La Rella Smith Don Niece Crane Betty Hogan Joycelyn Beckstead Clytia Palmer Arlene Bright Luella Forsgren Gay Cole Kliss Carter Gerrie Lowe Faun Stephens Deane Parkinson Dorothy Merrill Arlene Murray Billie Lou Lowe Barbara Geddes Delma Gilbert Ruthella Evans Melva Smith Ann Thomas Darlene Cole Lora Jean Wing er Josephine Winger Jaylene Hobbs Verla Gright.
The Konoma Club becomes affiliated with the National Future Homemakers of America after years of hard work. Members of the former club join a larger organization to gain opportunities to use their outstanding school activities.
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