Roundup of Bancroft Community News and Events
District Heart Fund chairwoman Mrs. Cora Wistisen thanks volunteers and donors who supported Heart Sunday on Feb 25. The report covers FFA week banquets, mission calls, temple attendance, family visits, travels to California, birthday dinners, and Brent Crump’s farm accident with a broken leg treated at Bannock Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Wistisen
LeRoy Larsen
Tyra Gilbert
Fern Sant
Delbert Argyle
Hattie Shanklin
Janet Tolman
Jean Moore
Raoul Wistisén
Denise White
Sarah Hebdon
Joyce Argyle
Lawrence Holbrook
Joyce Banks
Friends
Heart
Roy Lewis
California
Oxnard
Leo Winn
Cornelson
San Bernardino
Vera Kroksh
Los Angeles
Lewis
Salt Lake City
Earl Sessions
Bountiful
Ada Higginson
Erma Jorgensen
Mary Mickelson
Jane Banks
Banks
Vernon Clark
Clyde White
Merrill Banks
Orem
Dale Banks
Paul Hatch Jr
Brent Crump
Bannock Memorial Hospital
ISU Liberal Arts Dean's List names 316 students
Pocatello Idaho State University College of Liberal Arts announced 316 students earned Dean's List for the first semester with at least 12 credit hours and a 3.0 or higher average. Named among them are George Gorton from Soda Springs Gregory Darlington of Bancroft Forrest Hansen Grace Timothy Harmon of Conda and Lynn Merrill of Soda Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
College of Liberal Arts
Idaho State University
George Gorton
Soda Springs
Gregory Darlington
Bancroft
Forrest Hansen
Grace
Timothy Harmon
Conda
Lynn Merrill
Cowboys Rally To Beat Grace In A 45 41 Win
The Cowboys defeated the Grace Red Devils 45 to 41 on Feb 24 to reach the A-3 tournament championship bracket at Soda Springs. Half time stood 22-17 Cowboys. Top scorer R E Faulkner with 15 points, followed by Sidney Crossley 10, Ferris Call and Kay Dean Smith seven each, Terrell Smith four, Kurtus Smith two. Next game set for March 1 against the Grace-West Side winner. Zandra Perkins named Idaho Girls State delegate. Marsha Yost chosen as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowboys
Grace Red Devils
Soda Springs
R. E. Faulkner
Sidney Crossley
Ferris Call
Kay Dean’ Smith
Terrell Smith
Kurtus Smith
North Gem High School honors and contests roundup
Rebecca Mabey named Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for North Gem High by scoring highest on a December senior girl test, enabling state exam eligibility. Paul O'Brien earns third in Southeastern Idaho public speaking at Grace on Feb 15. FFA notes parent and son banquet with Swiss steak served. volunteers Patricia Jenkins Melanie Hogan Joslyn Hogan and Diane Butterfield assisted. Reptile expert Clyde Peeling entertained assembly, famed for TV appearances and Reptileland in central Pennsylvania. Declamation Contest set for March 2 at Marsh Valley High with Dan Mabey Rebecca Mabey and Nancy Mabey participating. FHA reports Home Economics Day at Rexburg on Feb 22 with fashion previews by Ricks College coeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordell Wistisen
Bradley Smith
Roy Hatch
Adrian Ruger
Val Kay Bowles
Kim Schenk
Rebecca Waite
Sherry Lyrin Mabey
Connie
Janice Hatch
Sherrie Gilbert
Ellen Hogan
Salt Lake City
Ross Hogan
FFA
Parents and Sons
Dennis Moser
Paul O’brien
Kansas City
Mike Jenkins
Marsha Yost
Jan Barfuss
Mada Smith
Donna Holbrook
Shir- Tee Gilbert
Hermose Crump
Joslynn
Melanie Hogan
Diane Butterfield
Patricia Jenkins
Brent Crump
Rex Bowles
Paul O'Brien
Jay Simons
Kenneth Crump
North Gem
Betty Crocker
Rebecca Mabey
North Gem High School
Marsh Valley High School
Dan Mabey
Nancy Mabey
Rexburg
Ricks College
Valentine Ward MIA Dance and Community Notices
The Wil liams Ward MIA hosted a February 6 dance directed by ward executives with Frank Swensen as superintendent and Jane Turner as Young Ladies president. Laurels and Mia Maids led by Peggy Matthews and Carol Turner, plus Explorer and Ensign groups, enjoyed a Kitchen Karnival with Mexican theme and meal. A post-event tribute honored Mr. and Mrs. Don Panter after 18 years on the MIA stake board. New Bannock Stake dance directors were welcomed, and Loran Hogan spoke in church services. Local residents and families across Bannock and nearby towns attended various activities and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Williams Ward
Ward
Frank Swensen
Jane Turner
Stone Band
Laurels
Peggy Matthews
Mia Maids
Carol Turner
Explorers
Ensigns
Val Gene Andredsen
Don Panter
MIA Stake
Bannock Stake
MIA
Wayne Andersen
Loran Hogan
Bannock Stake High Council
BYU Dean Leads Girls Through Sector Meetings
Toured by Dr. Blaine R. Porter dean of Family Life at BYU the group attended two one hour sectional meetings. Mrs. Millward served as adviser and Mrs. Shirlee Gilbert as chapter mother supervising the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine R. Porter
BYU
Millward
Shirlee Gilbert
Local Residents Report Safe Arrivals and Visits
Word has been received that Mr. and Mrs. Warren Henderson and their children LaVera Gayle and Patricia Turner arrived safely at Phoenix. Delia Rasmussen visited with her son Gene and his family. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Dalton visited in Preston with Jay's mother Hazel Dalton. Edsel Prescott was in Logan to consult a specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Neiderhauser
Geraldine
Leslie Turner
Kay Bitton
Bill Nielson
Ward Choir
Peggy Matthews
Georgia Jensen
Pocatello
Wanda
William E. Crane
Mink Creek
Carol Christensen
Atania
la Jolla
Calif
Melvin Mickelson
Salt Lake City
Jane Banks
Preston
Bergetta Christensen
Grace
June Turner
Judy Bitton
Lydia Thomas
Carol Turner
Sandra Hall
Ted Mickelson
Elaine Peck
Leota Harris
Boyd Ruud
Stake Board
Paul Jenkins
Eva Bitton
Bob’sing Room
Jay Turner
Logan
Con
Warren Henderson
LaVera
Gayle
Patricia Turner
Phoenix
Delia Rasmussen
Gene
Jay Dalton
Jay
Hazel Dalton
Edsel Prescott
Local Column Briefs From Soda Springs Area
Caribou County notes Rooney Leis stayed home with family while Afton Gibbs visited a daughter in Salt Lake City. Mr and Mrs Delos traveled to Idaho. Delos made a trip with the week’s schedule noted.
Also Mentioned on This Page
D'Ann Jorgensen
Homemakers Club
Hortense Yost
Darrell Hunt
Temple
Glen Yost
Joel Davids
LeRoy Davids
Joy Alder
Davids
Gordon Yost
Herman Yost
Eastern States
Roger Wilson
Liberal Arts
Norman Bjorkman
Contact US
Culligan Soft Water Service
Zandra Perkins
Idaho
American Legion Auxiliary
Kay Dean
Clyde Peeling
Peeling
United States
Pennsylvania
Neve
Aiter
Caribou County
First National Bank OF
Malad City
Gettle
Intermountain Gas Company
Northwest
Progress Intermountain Gas Company
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