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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1953
Page
11
A political statement outlines six pledges to maximize taxpayer value, preserve freedom and equality before the law, develop the city play park, advance recreational facilities, promote business and industrial growth, and cooperate with organizations and individuals for Preston's welfare.
The article discusses continuing current administration programs and implementing changes to improve finances and the general welfare of all citizens. It emphasizes fiscal improvements and policies aimed at benefiting the public.
The Dalley sisters begun singing publicly in Roberts in 1948 and built a regional reputation. They perform as a trio with Margaret on soprano Elaine second soprano and Geral dine alto backed by accompanist Mrs Lucetta Archibald. They have no formal training and memorize all songs. If Geraldine’s husband goes to the army the trio stays intact otherwise new members may form.
Eugene Hall chapter president served as toastmaster at the Father Son Banquet of Mink Creek. Attendees included Blair and Neil Knudsen Merlin Whittle Dean Bennett Gene Hawkes Phillip Nash Max Palmer DeLos Bennett Leo Geddes Jay Gregory John Palmer Douglas Webb and Walter Knapp.
West Side High Jensen Mrs Ratchet Thayne Dewey and Elmer B Ames stage a matinee at Clifton on April 22 and an evening show at 8 15. A matinee is planned for Weston on April 24 with an 8 15 evening performance the same day.
At the Oneida and State streets intersection two cars collided on Saturday morning about 9 30. Orson F Hutchinson of Rockland was traveling south when Francis H Lewis of Preston turned left and struck his vehicle. Damage was estimated at 250 dollars to the Lewis car and 65 dollars to the Hutchinson auto.
The Glencoe Jensen farm outbuilding burned after brush contact. damage unknown. Firefighters controlled the blaze. The next evening a tractor at Jack Bright’s Winder farm caught fire. damage estimated at 300 to 400 dollars. Cause of the Winder blaze undetermined.
Preston high school music manager Larry Benson has been selected for the lead role of Amahl in the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors. The Salt Lake City performance, directed by Carlos Alexander with Carl Fuerstner at the piano, features 25 Utah Symphony Orchestra players as accompanists. The run unfolds Friday and Saturday at East High School in Salt Lake City.
Preston Dunkley son of Mr and Mrs Lorin Dunkley danced in the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and was chosen to perform with a professional dancer. Easter guests included Odell Hobbs and family from California and Jack Richards visiting Salt Lake City on business.
Mrs J N Larsen hosted Easter week visitors including Victor Chompsons children Katherine Patricia and John of Boise and a Salt Lake City guest Mrs K A Crockett. John Layne of Alberta Canada visited Mr and Mrs Orval Harris. G A Bennett and son Lloyd joined Mr and Mrs G A Martin for Saturday dinner. R C Affleck entertained Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Howard Friess of Tremonton.
Franklin stakehouse hosts a 8 p.m. dance on Friday April 24 with dancing and a program free to the public. Oneida stake schedules a speech contest at 8 p.m. April 22 during stake and ward leadership meetings. public invited. Hog pool reports top price $21.75 a cwt with 73 hogs sold for $3,416.77. West Side High set junior prom for April 17 with Chet Simmons orchestra.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Brown Preston announce a girl born April 9. Mr and Mrs Robert V De Louach Malad report a girl born April 10. Mr and Mrs Gilbert H Nelson Cleveland welcome a boy born April 12. Mr and Mrs Martell Rawlings Fairview announce a girl born April 13. Mr and Mrs Lyman Ballif Ogden report a boy born April 15. Mr and Mrs Doran Porter Mapleton announce a boy born April 15. Mr and Mrs Reese Almond Preston report a boy born March 26. Mr and Mrs Jay Marvin Nungesser Oneida Station welcome a girl born March 28. Mr and Mrs Dereth Poulson Weston report a boy born March 29. Mr and Mrs Milton Owen Preston announce a boy born March 30. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bodily Whitney report a boy born March 30. Mr and Mrs Lavor Jensen Dayton announce a girl born March 31.
A large Tuesday crowd at the recreation hall enjoyed community singing led by Esther Hulse, games awarding prizes to Lois Moser, Gloria Wright, Barbara Johnson, Billy Mockli, and Craig Nielson, followed by a salad luncheon. Eldeen Holiday and Cornell Jensen spoke in Sunday school. Mrs. Edna Lemmons visited as stake board visitor.
A parade of visitors and local events fill a weekend in the area. Idaho Falls residents Elden Holliday and DeMar Farnes hosted friends while others from Ogden Logan and Preston joined gatherings. A sixth ward wedding reception honored Arlando Larsen Verdean Corbridge and a sacra ment meeting featured High Councilman Dean R Bingham.
Franklin spending last weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Lorin Hampton along with Mr and Mrs Maynard Hampton and daughter Jan of Idaho Falls attended the funeral for Miss Lillian Parkinson in Salt Lake City. Also present were George Hill Grant Lewis Laura Atkinson and Estelle Wright. Mrs Gwen Gibson and Mrs Beatrice Bennett attended the Daughters of Utah Pioneers convention in Salt Lake City on Saturday.
Mrs. C. S. Scheem and her family celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in Buhl with relatives attending a program highlighting the event. Kay Scheem participated in the program. Mrs. P. L. Robinson hosts a family dinner for her own birthday. Jay Robinson, stationed at San Luis Obispo, calls in. M/Sgt. Jerry Lien arrives from Anchorage for a month’s leave.
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