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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1961
Page
2
Pat Wiggins endured rheumatic fever polycythemia vera multiple sclerosis meningitis and paralysis before a 1960 Orlando prayer event. He stood and walked after prayers ending years of suffering and lifelong hospital stays. Doctors termed his recovery a divine healing and miracle.
The Hillman family hosts an open house for Ira Hillman on East Chubbuck Road in Pocatello to mark his 90th birthday. Born April 18, 1871 in Richmond Utah, he lived in Swan Lake Clifton Preston and Red Rock Ranch, with 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Oneida Stake Mutual sponsors two dances with a Beehive girls and Scout boys ball on April 21 and an older teen and adult dance on April 22. Dances begin at 8 30 each night with a Magic of Springtime theme. A floor show, orchestra and refreshments planned directed by Mr and Mrs Lynn Nelson. MIA board assists with other arrangements.
Paula Porter was feted on her 15th birthday with a no hostess party at Paula Kay Hansen's home. Cake and ice cream were served and gifts were given. Friends Leigh Auger Paula Kay Hansen Susan Strong Kathy Manning and Shauna Hymas attended.
Funeral service for Luella Gregory Sharp 59 was held April 4 in the Franklin stake house with Bishop Woodrow Porter officiating. Burial followed in Preston cemetery with speakers including John Sharp and Morris Parry. She was born March 15 1902 in Franklin and died Saturday morning at Preston hospital from a heart ailment. Surviving are her husband seven children and 25 grandchildren plus four brothers and three sisters.
Mrs Harry Woolley entertained at a club social Thursday evening. Attendees included Camilla Norton Ann Davis Devon Hoggan Roma Hymas Mattie Sharp Ardell Nielsen and Guelda Clayson. A black cloth decorated table with pink and white snapdragons held a two course luncheon. Sylvia Ann Woolley and Louise Johnston in colored girl costumes sang Dixie. The women then listened to a tape recording and visited.
The Indianettes at Preston High School held a potluck March 25 at Jamie Hoggan’s home. They elected new officers for the coming year and heard short speeches from retiring officers. New officers include Portia Cole as president and Linda Rae Baxter as vice president.
Fairview residents hosted and attended multiple Easter dinner gatherings and LDS conference activities in Salt Lake City. Attendees included the Bodily, Gilbert, Hyde, Larsen, Choules, Hobbs, Drury, Bowles, Cole, and Gambles families with trips to Swan Lake and Hill Field noted.
Banida Geddes and spouses traveled to Salt Lake City for conference sessions. Several families including Olsen, Miles, Manning, Hansen, Greger, and Geddes visited relatives in Idaho and Utah. The Relief Society organized a quilt. speakers at Sacrament meeting included Wilford Meek and Eli Forsgren.
Reported arrivals and visits include the newborn son born April 3 to Mr and Mrs Merlin Anderson. Several members attended LDS Primary conference in Salt Lake City and division instruction classes. Families from Kalispell St Anthony Preston Idaho Falls Mink Creek and Brigham City are noted visiting and traveling for hospital checks and conferences.
Saturday evening they visited relatives in Ogden after spending Thursday and Friday there. Marilyn Webster Griffin married, joining her sister Mary B Webster. Visits included Oral Hyde’s daughter and son in law William Johnson of Salt Lake City, Ben Rawlings and Clair Fullmer of Kaysville, Henry Rawlings and family, and Beatrice Hyde with Sadie Nelson. LDS conference attendance in Salt Lake City noted for several locals.
Mrs. George Winn spent three weeks in Ogden visiting her family including Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Cole and Mrs. Grace Corbridge her daughters, plus Mr. and Mrs. Dale Winn and their newborn daughter. The baby will be named Sondra Louise born April fifth weighing nine pounds five ounces.
Preston high school baseball opened league play with a 7-5 victory over Malad as Jeff Hyde belted a fourth inning homer. Curt Webb earned the win, Jones took the loss, and upcoming action remains unspecified after the win.
Eye at Riverdale notes several local visits with relatives in Bountiful Preston and Montpelier. Attendees include Bishop Vernon of Garland and families such as Meek Wald Gustaveson and Smiths. They report attendance at a Cleveland Indians versus San Francisco Giants game and a missionary reunion in Salt Lake City.
Pregnant beef cows reportedly consume over two pounds of salt per head daily for about three months with no apparent harm to the cows or their calves.
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