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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

15

Packer Life History Recited at Memorial Services

Orville Neeley presented the life history of Lewis M. Packer as Memorial speakers included Ralph Wold and El M. Evans with Royce Wold on steel guitar. Bishop Forsgren gave closing remarks, the service featured “Whispering Hope” and “My Father Knows,” and riverdale cemetery dedication by Taylor Nel&sons. Survivors include two sons eight daughters and one sister with four brothers listed across multiple towns.

Orville Neeley Ralph Wold el M Evans Royce Wold Whispering Hope Hyrum Smith Elias Forsgren Bishop Forsgren Hyrum Jepsen Edsel Adams Taylor Nel&Sons Riverdale Packer Elvira Gustaveson Bountiful Zera Wold Rex S Monte S. Packer Lila Gunderson Reta Peterson Weiser Lena Christiansen Downey Ina Bennett Thatcher

DeLeuis Porter Funeral Details Reveal Utah Ties

DeLeuis Porter, discharged May 2, 1947, married Colleen Oliverson March 1, 1947 in Salt Lake City. An active LDS ward teacher, he was elder in Preston first ward at death. Survived by widow, parents, Alfred Spatig Preston and Nahum B. Porter Ogden, eight siblings, and Gwen Layne Twin Falls. Funeral held Wednesday in first ward chapel.

Wash Colleen Oliverson Salt Lake City LDS Church Mutual Improvement Association Preston-first-ward Alfred Spatig Preston Nahum B. Porter Ogden Clyde L. Porter Franklin Kenneth S Wayne S Lynn Reatha Doris Renae Porter Gwen Layne Twin Falls First Ward

Local Republicans See Heath Lose Run for National Posts

Mr Heath was mentioned as a candidate for national committee man and endorsed by local delegates as a delegate to the national convention. Governor Robins sided with the losing faction as Heath failed across the board. Franklin county Republican chairman Mr Cutler served on a rules committee at the state convention, with delegates Stewart Geddes Ben Johnson Harley Greaves and H C Nielsen also present.

Heath Robins Mrr Cutler Franklin Countyepublican Heath and Mr. Cutler Stewart Geddes Ben Johnson Harley Greaves H. C. Nielsen

Fishermen Fly Fourth Passenger Plane

Fishermen report fine weather and good fishing. A second plane load attempted another spot in Salmon City for the day before returning home.

Salmon City

Pocatello Lodge Holds Installation Dinner And Meeting

BPOE officers Gindhardt advanced one step this year while secretary treasurer remain unchanged. Bosworth was esquire in 1947. chaplain unchanged. outgoing inner guard Albert E. Moser. former tiler Mont Aller. Carl Booker served with trustees last year. Lodge held a buffet after installation with about 25 members attending.

Gindhardt Bosworth Albert E. Moser Tler Mont Aller Carl Booker Pocatello Lodge

Club Goes Bowling Night Lights Up Logan

Variety club members tried something new this week and visited Logan for bowling on Wednesday night. The girls were bashful about scores but named Edris Thompson and Ida Britenbeker as high scorers.

Logan Edris ,Thompson Ida Britenbeker

Stake Conference Encourages Kindness and Temple Marriage

Mr. Kirkham urges faithful members to spread goodwill toward all, foster friendship, and promote temple marriages. He advises slow judgment to receive divine mercy and to establish home prayers, owning homes and making family missions a regular part of family life.

Bowden Honored For Humble Beginnings And Preston Ties

Bowden spoke about his start and the chance for success and influence through his efforts. He praised Preston for its fine people and progress opportunities, noting his regret at leaving and missing friends. He urged local groups to unite for the common good and improvement. P. H. Edgley presided as toastmaster at the banquet.

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