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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1950

Page

5

Residents share visits and travels around Preston Idaho

Local residents report weekend visits from Gambles Gibbs Cole and Abbott families. Distant relatives from Lewiston Salt Lake Provo and Rigby were noted with shared meals and Easter activities. Multiple trips to Preston Ogden Logan and Boise accompanied by hospital and conference attendance are recorded along with moves and family updates.

Pete Calvin Yearsley Downey Leo Beckstead Salt Lake City Dale Hanson Hansons Diane Williams Berle Isles Kenneth “Porter Logan J. Vern Kay Max Kay Heber Wilding Bill Ware J. Vv Kay Bill Evans Kathleen Kay Nancy Criddle Downeyeea Joe’ Kay Beverly Merritt -Of-The- Byu Provo A. D. Merrill Pearl Nordick E.E. Merrill

State Cancer Society Aims for $90 000 Idaho drive

Leo J. Falk Boise president says the Idaho division must raise at least $90,000 in the April campaign to fund expanded cancer control services and patient aid. The board set the goal on recommendations from district commanders and officers, warning that amounts below $90,000 could curtail programs or deny patient requests. Falk appeals to volunteers in a Cancer News message.

Idaho American Cancer Society Leo J. Falk Boise Falk Cancer News Staet Cancer Society Cancer Control

Idaho Volunteers Aim to Reach Every Home with Cancer Knowledge

An Idaho initiative endorses strenuous volunteer growth to spread life saving cancer information. Falk urges annual family physician exams and early warning signs while highlighting 253 Idaho cancer deaths last year and the need to move Idaho toward leading national goals.

Idaho Falk

LDS Girls and Leaders Attend Party and Conferences

Fairview residents recount LDS stake party at the Franklin stake house on April 1 and quilting at Mrs Verna Hendersons home. Attendees include Harriet Hall Roma Hall Dorothy Gilbert Lydia Cottle Vera Cole and others. Primary conference visitors from Salt Lake and local families joined in Easter holiday visits and community events throughout Fairview Utah.

Franklin Stake House Harriet’ Hall Roma’ Hall Dorothy Gilbert of Lewis‘ton Jessie Gilbert Lydia Cottle Vera ‘Cole Nioma Gilbert Verna Henderson Thursay Salt Lake Lake Vera Cole Theoda Hyde Geneva Larsen Zelda Hinckley Earl Jensen Owen Sharp Merlin- Whittle von J. Larsen Darrall Larsen Henry H. Rawlings Perry Whittle Portland Ore Frank I Wayne ‘Cole Lynn Johnson Bill Choules U of I Moscow Fawn Gilbert Gay Cole Byu Angus Bronson Grage George Hyde Rawlings Tony Morrison Preston Hospital Melvin Smith Salt Lake Ogden Parley’ Merrill Virgil Jensen LeRea Burbanks Hyrum Johnson Bill Farmer Juneau Alaska Ed Cole Perry D. Whittle Drew Bonnie Jean Reva Wilson Bertha Whittle Edris~ Thompson Grace Conrad Sanders Wayne Cole Gwen Cole St. Anthony P. S. Evans

Easter Week Social Notes From Banida County

Local readers report funeral in Smithfield for John Miles brother of Jed Miles. Miles family visits with relatives in Riverside and Geddes, Christensen, and Manning households. Vanona Geddes attended a conference in Gatineau City. visits to Pocatello and Thatcher Easter gatherings noted. Conference sessions in Salt Lake City attended by Gregerson family. About 50 people observed Easter tokens in primary activities.

O. E. Hendricks U.P Boise Hendricks James Abbott Lettie Stocks Irwin Wiser BE. Hendricks Hadley Thomas John E. Criddle Downey Salt Lake Lester Henderson Preston Lola Henderson Logan Jimmie Moldenhauer Helen Pocatello R. J. Gibbs Dick Brock Salt Lake City Reed Criddie Martel Thomas Vern Kay Jed Miles Sarah Geddes Joseph A. Christensen Coy Manning Cecil Miles Smithfield John Miles Melvin Miles Riverside Hugh J. Geddes Joseph A. Christensen Vanona Geddes Gattawe City Christensen Baby Howard Young Thatcher Fred Gregerson Sak Lake City

Relief society quilt near Lava Hot Springs

Mr and Mrs Cecil Miles and family and Jed Miles were in Lava Hot Springs Monday and Tuesday. A large crowd of Relief society ladies met at Dorothy Miles home and quilted for Mrs Anna Swann. Lunch by Gwen Gregerson and Winona Baxter. A one act play by Beehive girls Tuesday night with Eunice Gregerson Carma Geddes Opal Swann Dianne Janett Gregerson Arlene Miles and Larry Belk. Dr and Mrs Garner of Preston visited the Gregerson home Tuesday evening.

Cecil Miles Jed Miles Lava Hot Springs Relief’ Society Dorothy Miles Anna Swann Gwen Gregerson Winona Baxter Beehive Eunice ‘Gregerson Carma Geddes Opal Swann Dianne Janett Gregerson Arlene Miles Larry Belk Garner of Preston

Rockland Valley Oil plans Idaho drilling boom

Rockland Valley Oil Co announced plans to develop Idaho oil resources with a million dollar firm, filing incorporation papers in Pocatello. The company leases 200 acres near Rockland and holds options on 800 more acres, with extensive state land leases in Power and Oneida counties and surrounding activity by major firms such as Standard Oil Co of California and Phillips 66.

Idaho Rockland Valley Oil Co Joseph L. Smith Pocatello Power County Rockland’ Vacy Co Standard Oil , Co California Oneida Standard Malad Power County Recorder Hazel Stewart Rockland Valley Standard Oil Co California Cities Service Bartlesville Okla Ute Oil Co Salt Lake City Utah-Vernal Oil Co Utah Associated Press Rockland Valley Oil Co Lsts Milo—D.—Andrus J. C. Scarborough Joseph.r. Shellborn Burt H. Clark Company Charles Donnelly Rockland Valley Oil .Co Siena Oil Phillips -66 Has Heceinie

Rockland Oil Company expands leases in Utah and nearby fields

Rockland Valley Oil Co plans additonal leases in eastern Bingham and Bonteville counties near existing land leased by major operators. Smith notes the operation has strong potential with a large structure of about 2,000 acres. Standard Oil of California also operates nearby with wells in Vernal and Roosevelt areas. The company holds interests across Utah, Colorado and Wyoming and will partner with Utah Vernal on a shared basis in Iron Springs Corp. holdings.

Rockland Valley Oil Co Bingham County Bonteville Roosevelt Iron , Springs Corp Addition&l

Rockland Valley Company to Expand Acreage in Shawnee and Utah

Smith states Rockland Valley Co. will participate with Utah Vernal in about 600 acres at Shawnee and has 160 acres on Shawnee the home aid will participate in additional acreage.

Smith Rockland Valley of! Co Shawnee Wyo Rockland Home Aid

25 Cars Ditch It In Cold Springs Snow Storm

About 25 cars were ditched in snow in Cold Springs during a freak storm that struck the area. A local wrecker service was kept busy until past midnight pulling motorists free.

Craigmont

Camouflage a Living Room Into Guest Space for Moonlight Travel

Learn to create a compact guest area in the living room using a buttoned sofa bed, matching textiles, and a single unit group. Store essentials in a bleached Mahogany coffee table setup to keep the room neat and ready for visitors.

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