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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1956

Page

6

Blackfoot Engagement for Verla Repp and Alma Swann

Mr and Mrs Thomas F Ropp of West Canter Blackfoot announce the engagement of their daughter Verla to Alma Swann son of Mr and Mrs R Glenn Swann of Preston. The couple plans a December temple wedding after Verla’s BYU year and LDS mission in western Canada and Alma’s two years in the Texas Louisiana CDS mission field and overseas service in France. Alma has enrolled at BYU for further schooling.

Thomas F. Ropp West Blackfoot Verla Alma’ Swann And BYU Western Canada CDS Army France Efe Lamond .Keller Rulon Keller Caldwell Elmo A. Keller California Preston

Cheer-0 Club Members Celebrate Birthdays

Mrs Nash hosted a social bridge afternoon on September 18 at Mrs Claire Bickmore home for club members including Reid Bosworth Hugh Nielsen Wendell Ezra Foss and guests. High score went to Mrs Bosworth with second to Mrs Robinson and Mrs Wendell won bingo.

Alton Nash Claire

Second Ward Bishopric Reorganized On Sunday

The Second Ward bishopric was reorganized Sunday evening. Parley J. Shaffer remains bishop with Arland Sharp and Quin ten Crockett as counselors. George Carter is clerk with Floyd Palmer as assistant clerk. Arland Sharp was sustained as bishop alongside Morris Parry first counselor and Eugene Howe second counselor.

Parley J. ‘Shaffer Arland Shanp Quinten Crockett George Carter George Bodily

Waterman visitors at Salt Lake hospital

Mr and Mrs C H Checketts and Vernal Weeks of Preston and Gloria Viehweg of Clifton visited Friday in the Salt Lake hospital with Melvin Weeks who underwent a serious operation and is now slowly recovering.

C. H. Checketts Vernal Weeks Preston Gloria Viehweg Clifton Ee Hospital Salt Lake’ S Melvin Weeks

Mission Grant Hardman to Serve LDS Mission

A large crowd attended a testimonial Sunday for Grant Hardman at Preston Sixth Ward. The event announced his departure for a mission to the West Central states.

Grant. Hardman Grant Hardman O Preston West Central ‘ States LDS Mission

Nelson North Utah kin gather for 80th birthday observance

Mr. and Mrs. N R Nelson celebrated his 80th birthday with a Sunday afternoon family dinner. Attending were their daughters Edna Robbins and Jenny Lewis of Van Nuys Cal, brother James Nelson, sister Mrs Maria Jacobsen of Weston, and many relatives including Delbert Sharp Clarence Talbot and families from Winder Riverdale Preston Magna Downey and Salt Lake City among others. Gifts and birthday cards arrived from local and out of town relatives and friends.

N. R. Nelson Nelson Vedna Robbins Jenny Lewis van Nuys Calit James Maria Jacobsen Weston Nels Delbert Sharp Clarence ‘Talbot Ivan LaVern Winder Milo Woolf Riverdale Taylor Preston Avere Herman ‘Cottle Magna Utah Glen ‘Harris Baby Salt Lake City Ivan Howell Downey

Utah State Fair and Ice Follies Weekend Notes

Weekend visitors from Salt Lake City Ogden and Provo gathered at homes in Preston and nearby towns. Residents report BYU attendance for Neil Nelson and Gordon Nye on LDS missions. Several families hosted relatives and attended Utah State Fair and Ice Follies in Salt Lake City.

Earl Nelson Kent and Craig Neil Nelson Byu Max Norton John Sharp Garland Kidd Utah Salt ‘Lake

Roadshow Planned At Preston High Auditorium This Saturday

The fourth district roadshow will be presented this Saturday at 8 o clock in the Preston High School auditorium. Two superior acts were selected from Oneida and Frank stakes roadshows presented last Tuesday evening in various wards. Admission will be free.

Preston High Oneida Frankstakes Variouis Bannock Berison

Hunter's Party to be held at Winder chapel next Tuesday

The Hunter's party organized for Special Interest groups in the MIA will run from 8 to 10 pm at the Winder chapel. Invitations extend to M men and Gleaners with transportation arranged by Special Interest leaders. The event seeks strong attendance and follows a period of community plans. A chicken dinner was served to 39 at Preston recreation park as part of a nearby 88th Quorum of Seventies gathering with performances by Mrs. Mattie Sharp and Malcolm Denton.

Winder Hunter’s M-men Fat Tendi MIA Preston’ Recreation Park Mattie ‘Sharp Preston Malcolm Denton Treasureton Woodrow, Rasmussen Stake ‘High Council

Weston Primary Group Honors Three Blazers At Welcome

Trekkers and Guides at Weston honored Clair Buxton Robert Palmer and Larry Bingham with a welcome party in the ward Monday afternoon. Primary colors and floral decorations set the theme as Mrs Emma Deaton led the event assisted by June Anderson Armitha Rasmussen. Special guest was Mrs Betty Keller Trailbuilder leader. Strawberry nut sundaes and cookies were served to 15 attendees.

Weston Clair Buxton Robert Pal Amer Larry Bingham Jeader

Preston Jay-Cettes Hold Monthly Meeting and Dinner

The Jay-C24 Preston group held a Wednesday evening gathering at a local cafe with a dinner served. Attendees included Carol Davis Donna Austin Maurine Ainscough Fae Carlson and others. flowers decorated the table as small baskets of candy and nuts were shared. The annual doll project was decided, and Chris tensen was named as hare leader. After dinner, a theater outing was planned. Bridge club hosted by Mrs Merle Brostrom followed, with dessert luncheon served to Josie Bambrough Ellen Wilcox Billie Lou Butterfield Josie Johnson Adrienne Thompson and guests Marcene Garrett Colleen Martin. Bambrough won high, Wilcox low. A Porto Alegre, Brazil guest, Homero Schmidt, stayed at Elmo Keller’s home in the United States seven weeks, met Elmo Jr., and planned to attend BYU in winter quarter. The Kellers hosted a visit with Pres. and Mrs. Shirley Palmer in Winder, also meeting Elder William Palmer in Port Alegre, Brazil.

Preston _ Jay-Cettes Carol Davis Donna Austin Maurine ‘Ainscough Fae Carlson Delores Geddes Tela” Christensen Lois Hall Betty Karren Blaine Belnap Christensen Merle- Brostrom Josie -Bambrough Ellen Wilcox Billie Lou Butterfield Josie Johnson Adrienne Thompson Land Homero Schmidt Porto Alegre Brazil Elmo Keller United States Keller Kellers Edi Pres Shirley“ “Palmer Winder William Palmer Port /Alegre

Family honors Wells on birthday in Logan cafe gathering

A birthday celebration for Wells MicEntine was held at a Logan cafe with family present. Attending were son Ltt and daughter Gail Madson now in Scotland and Lincoln native Warren McEntire with his wife from Sacramento. Dr and Mrs David McEntire of Berkeley and Mr and Mrs Ben Bearse of San Francisco also attended.

of. Wells MicEntine Logan Mier Gail* Madson Scotland Lincoln Warren H- McEntire Sacramento Calif David McEntire Berkeley Ben’ Bearse San -Francisco

Farewell Testimonial Planned for Forsgren A. Klane

A farewell testimonial will be held next Monday at 7:30 p m in the third ward chapel for Klane Forsgren, son of Mr and Mrs J Clifford Forsgren. Elder Forsgren has been called to the Australian LDS mission and will enter the mission home in Salt Lake City on Oct 10.

Klane Worsgren Imr J. Clifford Forsgren Salt Lake City

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Alma Mrs. Nash Bridge Club Pickwick Club Hears Book Review Ora Greaves Edwin O’connor Idella Larsen Fine Arts Club Nina Simmons Rosemary Tree Elizabeth Goudge Thelma Keller Constance Davis Kennington Anna’ ‘Morrison Anna Moser Ezra. Corbridge Swere Julius ‘Jepsen E. Pr “Moser Adele Larsen Cocienda Adele *Larsen Pearl Oliverson Margaret Peterson Mary Keller Lizzie Weaver Charity Larsen Nes Fred Schenk Fred’ ‘Schenk Laurina Williams Julia Walker Esther Westerberg Annie Thtan Nas The Hardware & & Electric Hunters Godfrey, Hardware & ‘Electric Godfrey Bard Diver Elesiri North Sisto Tae N. R.nelson Leslie Johnson W. C.; Knowles Conrad Ann Thompson Bountiful Neelyne. Taylor Ogden James H. Corbridge Jack Larsen Allen Martin Utah State Air and Ice. Follies Virgil Knudson Twin Falls Salm Charles Olsen Sun Valley Milton Gambles Robyn Soda Springs Knudson Lloyd Hogge R.G. Hogge Sharon Rigby University’of Richard Packer Sandra Allie Packer Mads ‘Anderson Inlaw George, Dashwood Edna Barnard Eric Larson Albert O. Roberts Mads Anderson Marion Styles Bonnie Greene Margaret Morgan Axil Lind Thomas Levy Chester ‘Johnson Elsinore, Ut B. J. Weaver Idaho Falls B. G. ‘Weaver Elnora. Moser R. A. Lundquist James’ Reed Heber Ransom George Ransom Jackie Wood Boise Norman ‘Lundberg Smithfield George R. Ransom Heron ‘Porter Pocatello Carol Bedingfield Salt Lake City EB. Ss. Porter Leon “Golightly Fg Cnet ‘Sons Bountiful, Utah J.D. Moser Ariel’ G Wes Arid Farmers Insurance Exchange siAt DESEO EER Robert.n. Acock Preston’ Cai ‘Stanley Evans Weeston Blazers PARTY America Eee Stele Preston, Idaho
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