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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1961

Page

9

Preston AAUW Members Attend Utah State Convention in Logan

Marian Ballif LaRene Lowe and Sara Jensen from the Preston AAUW branch attended the 17th annual Utah state convention in Logan. Dr. Daryl Chase welcomed attendees, with speeches by Dr. T Y Booth and Mrs. John T Brewster. Lunch featured remarks by Dr. Susan B. Riley and history lessons from Dorene Allen and Veleta Nash. A three course dinner followed hosted by Willard Warner with guests Fran Thompson Orval Moser Kenneth Oliverson Weldon Herd.

Marian Ballif LaRene .Lowe Sara Jensen Willard Warner Fran Thompson Richmond Orval Moser Kenneth Oliverson Weldon Herd

Sacajawea Camp Meets at Allen Home

The DUP Sacajawea camp met Thursday at Dorene Allen's home with Veleta D. Nash as co host. Members enjoyed group singing and recited the pledge of allegiance.

DUP Sacajawea ALLEN Dorene Allen Veleta D. Nash

Cancer drug search tests thousands of compounds each year

The American Cancer Society notes that about 50,000 distinct compounds are evaluated annually for anti cancer activity in the ongoing effort to halt or slow tumor growth.

American Cancer Society

Oxford Clifton Ward Hosts Green and Gold April Showers Ball

Clifton Oxford Clifton ward held a Green and Gold ball at the school recreation hall with an April Showers theme. The Smithfield orchestra provided music and a 10 o'clock floor show featured two dance numbers directed by ward directors Mr and Mrs Thompson Hatch and Lynn Nelson of Mink Creek. Mrs Clarice Porter sang the theme song with Janet Porter on piano.

Oxford- Clifton Ward Smithfield Thompson Hatch Stake Lynn Nelson Mink Creek Clarice Porter Preston Ray Croshaw Claire J. Croshaw Franklin Croshaw Fisher McDermott Ogden Arthur Povey Grant Povey American Falls Sylvan Morgan Pocatello Leonard Povey Little Sally Ann Povey Lena McDermott Victor Nash Dale Henderson Idaho Falls Lona McDermott

Local families host visits and hospital notices across Idaho and Utah

Franklin cafe and corner hall are leased by Franklin residents from Jack Olsen. Spokane guests stay with Janette and Jed Atkinson, with visits from Wagstaff and Dome families. Adamson brothers hospitalized in Logan and Ogden. Hobbs family hosts and travels between Shelley, Pocatello, Salt Lake City, and Sugar City for family events and temple visits. Logan visitors join in luncheon with Hobbs relatives, while Haworths and Johnsons travel to Salt Lake City for temple sessions.

Ray Coburn Jack Olsen George Wagstaff Spokane Wash Janette Jed Atkinson Alonzo Dome Ogden Fred Mayne Richmond Alvin Atkinson Henry Adamson Logan Hospital Lance Adamson Ogden Hospital John Adamson Ned Bell Linda Hawkes Leone Smith Salt Lake City Julie Ann Hobbs Shelley Idaho Julia Hobbs Clint Jerald Hobbs Baby Kelly Pocatello Hobbs Kelly Donald J. Hobbs Forsythe Sugar City Blanche Atkinson Preston Jerry Howe Logan

Radioactive Isotopes Aid Cancer Treatment

The American Cancer Society notes radioactive isotopes assist cancer therapy. Notable examples include cobalt 60, gold 193, carbon 14, phosphorus 32 and iodine 131.

American Cancer Society

Weston MIA West Side PTA Programs and Visits

A Weston community update details a Tuesday recreation hall magic show led by Boyd Stewart with Mary Bingham at the piano and Dana Fennes beck chorister. It also notes PTA officer elections, a Linrose Weston program, student performances, family visits, and weekend social activity across Weston, Clifton, and Salt Lake City.

Boyd Stewart Mary Bingham Dana Fennesbeck Betsy Fredrickson Janet Greene Viola Daley Marie Anderson Kathleen Bingham Diane Benson Dona Coburn Juli Ann Stewart Bruce Fonnesbeck Myron Lonetta Fonnesbeck West Side PTA Harold Stevenson Elsie Bastian Berniece Benson Linrose-Weston Joyce Bingham Betty Keller Nadine Buttars Jacksonville N. C George Mylrole Brigham West Side High School Weston Bob White Oxford Richard Lemmon Sylvan Carma Morgan Pocatello Tamara Byu Charles Olson Twin Falls Veroka G. Nash Preston Frank Hilda Hilda Olson Veroka Nash Logan Franklin Ward Ferrel Nielson Russell Koller Lucille Drue Glen Howell Walgreen Stake Board Michael Griffiths Judy Sally Palmer Lila McKay Kerma Neuenswander James Tingey

Double Funeral For Elderly Clifton Couple Howell

A double funeral was held for Edmond Howell 88 and his wife 86 of Clifton. Edmond died Tuesday night after a long illness, and Mrs Howell died early Saturday morning after being taken to Preston hospital Tuesday evening. They left two sons and two daughters and two grandchildren. Surviving children include Russell Clifton Otis Ogden Essie Porter Reno Nevada and Blanche Mix Pocatello. The service was in the Clifton chapel with burial in Clifton cemetery.

Edmond Howell Clifton Howell Preston Hospital Russell Otis Ogden Essie Porter Reno Nev Blanche Mix Pocatello Clifton Chapel Clifton Cemetery

Research support for 1300 scientists across 172 institutions

About 1,300 top flight scientists in 172 hospitals universities and laboratories are currently receiving research support from the American Cancer Society.

American Cancer Society

Idaho Personal Income For First Quarter 1961

Idaho personal income in the first quarter of 1961 was 300 million dollars, about steady with 1960. Electricity use rose 12 percent in January and February, nonagricultural employment should meet 1960 by mid April and exceed by mid May, while farm receipts exceed 400 million.

Idaho First Security Bank Ted E. Steers Preston ElRoy Nelson First Security Corporation First Security

National Book Week Spotlight at Preston Carnegie Library

National Book Week runs April 16 to 22 with posters and library displays stressing reading. Librarian Martha Geddes and staff publicized the event, spoke to first and second graders, met Junior High students, and interviewed author Mark Hart about his work and air force book projects.

Preston Carnegie Library Preston Library Johnny Hart Martha Geddes Mark Hart Airforce

Jehovah's Witnesses Plan Idaho Circuit Visit Event

Circuit supervisor C. M Kneymeyer of Idaho circuit No 1 will meet local Jehovah's Witnesses during April 18 to 23 per R G Mc Williams Preston presiding minister. A public Bible lecture titled Materialism or Spirituality Which Do We Need will be held April 23 at 2 00 p m in the Utah Power and Light Co Auditorium with no collections.

Co. M. Kneymeyer Jehovah's Witnesses Idaho Circuit No. 1 R. G. ” McWilliams Preston Jehovah’s Witnesses Mr. McWilliams Jesus Utah Power & Light Co

New Officers Named by Club

The Preston Jeepsters club elected Don Greaves as president and Urias Curly Dockstader as secretary at its annual meeting. They replace Duane McKenzie and Paul Kershaw. The meeting was held in the community venue.

Preston Jeepsters Club Don Greaves Urias Curly” Dockstader Duane McKenzie Paul Kershaw

Franklin Cafe Meeting Recaps Elections and Summer Rides

Members of the Franklin Cafe discussed summer rides and the election of new officers during the meeting. The fragment indicates planning and organizational duties among attendees.

Salt Blessing Legend Of Ancient Hebrew Practice

A claim describes ancient Hebrews rubbing salt on newborns to bring luck. The statement frames salt as a protective ritual believed to affect infants and fortune.

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