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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1953
Page
11
Promoter Taber touts a lively film featuring unforgettable wildlife and a hippo that nearly steals the show. Audiences gasp at onstage action and at unrevealed sequences promised in the program. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets at the door. Information in page three advertisement.
Preston Jaycees officials said the reflective tape can be seen at least a half mile away at night and reflects headlights up to 75 percent quicker than other materials. They stated it has proven effective in reducing rear end collisions.
The valedictorian of West Side High year is noted for leadership on the student council and his participation on the basketball and football teams. He also belongs to the Amadra club and the Junior Bards of West Side High.
Bonnie Dee Drury, Helen Jensen, Connie Petterbergh, Lois Moser, Maxine Poole and Joyce Stokes lead groups and students now eligible to enter the state music festival at Pocatello May 1-2.
Dorothy McMurdie and Beth Olson performed with Professor Potts on bass violin and Mrs. N V Christensen and Maughan McMurdie at the piano. The program, directed by Lion President Herman Richards, featured the Lions boys and girls committee led by Melvin Burrup with Harold Allen Mac Gambles and Howard Bennett.
The Preston Jay Cettes will present the Gay Nineties program at the high school auditorium on Saturday May 2 starting at 8 p.m. USAC numbers and Reese dancing school performers headline, with several committees handling tickets stage candy makeup advertising and more. Proceeds support the hospital redecorating project.
Joan Johnson, student of Mrs. George Paull, received a superior rating at the national federation of music clubs contest in Salt Lake City. She performed Grieg’s A Minor Concerto with Irving Wasser man of Logan accompanying. All three judges praised her highly. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson.
American Legion Auxiliary held a Pan American night on April 13 in the courthouse basement with Hilda Steele presenting a Costa Rica study and quiz. Wanda Ellison and Ea Farnsworth won prizes for South American products while Mrs Ella Farnsworth discussed Paraguay and Uruguay slides. Donna Lee Robinson Ruth Smith Sandra Davis and Raelene Winward were named to girls state. event sponsored by the auxiliary and the Elks. Mrs O D Robinson hosted a Saturday dessert luncheon and card party. Mrs Smith topped cards and Mrs Johnson won second prize.
West on Monday afternoon visitors included Mrs W E Daw son of Salt Lake City and Mrs Nina Anderson of Franklin. Mrs Oscar Campbell returned home after a week in Salt Lake City with her daughter Lorin Olsen family. Sons and daughters visited relatives across Idaho and Utah, with trips to Ogden and San Diego and a local radio announcer joining KPST at Preston.
Local MIA presented The Patsy a three act play in the Weston ward with multiple cast members led by Hilda Olsen. Performances followed in Dayton ward with Vicki Robinson Lorraine Schvaneveldt Sylvia Schwaneveldt Archie Lott Thayne Dewey Marco Hansen Sharron Benson Grant Benson and Billy McKay. Farrell Nielson receives a military call and will depart May 6.
Two Pocatello youths were arrested on forgery charges after passing a forged check at Cal's market in Cleveland. Sheriff Ray Talbot was notified that evening and the minors were brought before the Preston judge, who fined them on Wednesday morning.
Funeral services for Judy Ann Miles daughter of Royal A Miles and Eva Taylor Miles will be held Saturday in the second ward chapel with Bishop Parley Shaffer directing. Friends may call from 2:30 until 3:00. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
Nominations for Brigham Young University student offices for 1953 54 include two Franklin county residents. James Geddes of Banida seeks a post in the Associated Men students and Lillias Ann Tanner of Preston is nominated for senior class vice president. Primary campaigning starts Monday and Tuesday next week, with results announced at Friday assembly.
A public meeting will be held Friday April 29 at 8 p m in the county courthouse to train ward workers on mobile unit operation and scheduling. Frank lin county will host a nine day June visit offering free x ray services. A separate Special Interest dance is planned Friday at Franklin stakehouse with a floor show and refreshments for members of Franklin and Oneida stakes.
Matilda J. Davis wife of attorney Joseph Davis died April 9 in Gridley California at 81. Born in Minneapolis in 1872 she moved with her family to Preston Utah then California in 1912. An active L D S church member she served on the Mutual board and Relief Society presidency. Survived by three children four grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral held April 14 in Gridley stakehouse with Preston relatives attending.
The Third Ward Relief Society bazaar will be held April 25 at 7 South State St. Mothers day gifts will be featured along with many other kinds of handwork. The public is invited to attend.
Classified car ads show 51 Olds and 88 models with four door sedans priced at 2380 and 1695 appear in the list. Additional Chev two door entries priced at 1695 995 and 895 follow in sequence.
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