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Newspaper
Gem Valley Chronicle
Location
Grace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1948
Page
1
Representatives from nearly all southern Idaho Lions clubs gathered at Grace to honor Grace club charter members on its 20th anniversary. Guest speaker Skeen, former Lions president and UN adviser, spoke on world peace and the United Nations.
The Gem Valley Farm Bureau met Monday night at the high school with Glen Jensen presiding. Lucile Clegg led community singing as a girl trio sang. Bannock County extension agent Dune Dunn spoke on gardening and new fabrics as Myrta Longenbahn conducted the meeting. A committee was formed to arrange for a landscape gardener, with next meeting set for the first Monday in April.
Thatcher residents traveled to Pocatello and Glenns Ferry for visits and business. Adrian Callahan bought a Studebaker in Montana and returned home. A Grace service banquet honored longtime volunteers with gifts and rose tokens.
Don Clegg was in Preston on business. Avon born to Mr and Mrs Merrill Wulse on Feb 22 at Catibuu hospital. Mix Fac Lugo of Bingham Utah arrived for extended visit with her mother Lily Peck. Lyle Taylor of Burley visited with brothers Lav or and Frank. Basil Egbert and wife visiting Kaysville. Ida Sorensen and Allene to Salt Lake City. Sorensen’s sister visiting. Van Adams and sons left for Salt Lake City to visit Mr Adams in hospital. Rowe Bennett and infant daughter returned to home in Nfter after hospital release. Ardelle Mickelson of Lago member of University of Idaho rifle team. scored 194 of 200 in a postal match defeating Utah and Ripon. Frank and Mrs Frank Thomas left for Carlsbad and other points. Rasmussen parents caring for children at Thomas home. Don Dawson of Burley attended Lions 20th anniversary banquet. formerly cashier at Grace First National Bank. John Roghagr of Salt Lake City also attended. New Testament class at Grace Seminary presented program at Williams Ward with readings and songs. Jim Swenson released from Soda Springs Hospital. Denzil Johnson confined with mumps. Beth Waldron fifth grade teacher visited relatives on Lom an. Ray Cook and daughter visiting parental Johnson home. PTA regular meeting on Wednesday March 10. all invited. Gail Lowe and Janet Lloyd flew to Salt Lake City on business. Stanley Harrison and wife attended an art exhibit in Logan and visited their daughter at AC Mary Peterson. Mary underwent operation at Caribou hospital. Joye Robot rushed to Soda Springs Hospital for appendicitis. operated on Monday. Don Clegg, Idaho State Farm Bureau President, spoke at farmers institute in Nam Palastwiek.
A church relief society held a special program Sunday evening featuring opening song Oh Mountain High and opening prayer by Juha Kingsford. Geo Dalton gave a welcome address. Hazel Daton led readings by Lydia Thomas, Lavine Nieson, and Mary Bennett under the theme Builders of Eternity. Nelda Thomas introduced guest speaker Eliza Christensen stake president remarks by Bishop Hubbard. closing song What Shall the Harvest Be and benediction by Frank Thomas.
Grace literary club held a regular meeting at Grace seminary with Louette Clegg in charge of the program. Skit by Bench ward two vocal solos by Robert Young and Alma Pon with daughter Carolyn. Marietta Turner elected vice president Gelda Christensen named reporter. Althea Lasley becomes president. Mrs Ho Merriam chairs next meeting with Atty Merit of Pocatel invited. time to be announced.
Funeral services for Lews Sumner Pond 67 who died Monday Feb 23 were held last Thursday at 2 pm in the Grace Tabernacle with Bishop John W Kirby conducting. Interment followed in the Grace Cemetery under Richards Mortuary Preston with Harvey Greaves dedicating the grave.
Central News reports visitors from Po catello and Providence Utah with multiple social visits. A daughter was born Feb 20 at Caribou hospital to Bishop and Mrs Kenneth Christensen. Lions club marked its 20th anniversary with a banquet featuring local residents and former Grace residents.
Farmers are urged to order and plan tree plantings for yard and feedlot protection and windbreaks. Shelterbelts improve winter comfort and save feed time, with examples in Gem Valley. Planting must be timely, well prepared, and kept weed free for 2–3 years. consult county agent for orders and guidance.
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