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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1947

Page

11

Local Wedding Reception and Weekend Guests Noted in Ogden

Mr and Mrs Don Bergquist attended a wedding reception in Ogden for Mr and Mrs Ralph Bennett. Bergquist and Bennett are sisters. Clyde Wheeler and children of Salt Lake were weekend guests of his parents Dr and Mrs Milo A Wheeler. Also visiting were Mrs Lydia Blacksmith.

Don Bergquist Ogden Ralph Bennett Berg- Berne Clyde Wheeler Salt Lake Milo A. Wheeler Wheeler Lydia Blacksmith

Portland and Lewiston Leaders Honored In Ward Awards

Special awards are to be presented to members of priest hood quorums and Latter Day Saint Girls' groups from the first ward at Sunday evening services this week. All group members should attend for awards and group photos after the program. We express gratitude for sympathy and assistance during the illness and death of our mother Mary Jensen. Signed Mrs. Laura King and family.

Mary Jensen

Girls' League Hosts School Dress Revue

The Girls' League sponsored a dress revue in the high school auditorium to showcase proper and improper dress. Sixteen girls from the Marching Corps modeled latest styles with support from local shops and a program with songs, readings, and comments for mothers and guests.

Girls’ League The Golden Rule Luthy’s Greaves Style Shop Betty Hogan Ann Thomas Joycelyn P Beckstead Carol LeFever Colleen Kjar

Cleveland Irrigation stockholders delinquent list 1947

A notice from the Cleveland Irrigation Company lists stockholders with delinquent water assessments for 1947. If not paid by May 24, 1947, the necessary portion of stock will be sold to the highest cash bidder at the Cleveland school house at 2 pm. Signatories include LeRoy Smith president Hyrum R. Nelson secretary and others.

Cleveland Irrigation Company LeRoy Smith J W Smith Ruton Burton Utah Earl Smith Chrest Jensen Carl Jensen Charles W Ames Milo Nance Sidney Stevens Renolds Sharp Cleveland LeRoy Smith Hyrum R. Nelson J W Smith Fred Andersen J W Adams

Treasureton School Election and Local Visits Highlight Week

Treasureton voters chose Von Atkinson and Kevin Shumway as trustees and Ted Paskins for three years while De Ralph Perry was named PTA president for one year. Margaret Shumway and Celia Paskins left duties, Wanda Hess became president with Irene Nelson and Eunice Perry as assistants. Local residents traveled to Logan and Preston on business and social visits, with church quilting and community greetings noted throughout.

von Atkinson Kevrn Shumway Ted Paskins Ralph Perry PTA Margaret Shumway Celia Paskins Wanda Hess Irene Nelson Eunice Perry Logan Wm. Paskins Ida Beth Denton Preston Hazel Ward Rhoda Workman Dessie Newbold Smithfield Ray Sant Salt Lake City Glenn Nelson Daphyne Hyrum Wendell Jenson Alton Nelson Pocatello Frank Nelson Mont Aller Bishop von Atkinson Mack Hymas Willard Porter Vincent Wright Ken Stokes We Hare Fern Porter Fern Porter, “Mrs. ‘Cora,Nelson, Mrs. ‘Edith’ Casteel, Mrs. Pearl Barger Des‘Bie Newbold

Soloists Competing at Pocatello Music Meet

Readable fragments show southeastern Idaho schools West Side Preston entering soloists for a music festival in Pocatello. Preston band and orchestra perform well in spring concert under instructor Mark Hart. A capella choir and Lyle Shipley prepare for the contest with robes delayed for the Idaho Falls event.

Theatingy West ‘Side Preston Idaho Preston High School Mark Hart Pocatello Lyle Shipley PTA Idaho Falls

Annual Black and White Days Celebrated in Richmond Utah

The 32nd annual Black and White days will be held in Richmond Utah May 15 to 17. Promoters visiting Preston announced an exposition of Holstein Friesian cattle with a three day program including a May 15 dairy show May 16 junior horse events drafts and saddle horse contests May 17. A complete program is planned for Future Farmers of America and 4-H contestants. Horses must be entered on official blanks before the show.

Richmond Utah Preston Farmers of America 4-H Club

Amber Necklace Captivates With Warm Sensation

The amber necklace is described as warm to the touch, a quality that distinguishes amber from many gems. Its appealing warmth makes it a fashionable addition to outfits and a lasting favorite among women.

Flying Dreams Lift Preston Airport Community

The Preston airport has seen a busy period with pilots in training and many earning licenses. Local residents including Raymond Sharp Shirley Webster Theron Porter Jack Allred Charles Goff Charles Merrill Don Smith Thayne Harris Barlow Gilbert Ned Riggs Quinten Butterworth Duane Murray and others pursue aviation ventures. Several trips and meetings linked to aviation were noted, including an aviation breakfast at Richfield and a flying farmers board meeting at Mackay. Mr Tanner of Weston remains the sole local over 50 to gain a pilot license.

Preston Raymond Sharp Shirley Webster Theron Porter Jack Allred Charles Goff Charles Merrill Don Smith Thayne Harris Mapleton Barlow Gilbert Fraiview Ned Riggs Quinten Butterworth Franklin Duane Murray Richmond Wayne Evans Mr Tanner Bruce Wallace H C Nielsen Stewart Geddes Ray Taylor Richfield Ida Flying Farmers’ Board Mackay M E Bell Eldon Tanner Lynn Hale Virginia Callan Sam Merrill Montpelier Don Meek Weston

Sikeston pilot to supervise Preston airport repairs

Lesa Barris of Sikeston Missouri has arrived to take charge of all repairs and maintenance at the Preston airport. Mrs Farris and her son plan to join him soon. Also mentioned are guests at the Westover home and the birth of a third child to Mr and Mrs Jess Wheeler weighing 745 pounds.

Lesa Barris Sikeston Preston Young Shannon Wheeler Memorial Hospital Jess Wheeler

Jaycee Auxiliary Elects New Leaders for Office

The Jaycee Auxiliary elected new leaders including Lake as president and Sylva Petterberg as second. Other officers are Dorothy Gleaves recording secretary Lola Albaugh corresponding secretary Reba Johnson. Retiring officers Howells Petterberg Sheets Burrup Johnson Wanda Palmer. New leaders assume duties after the state convention in May in Sylva.

Ing Bobbies Lwelligi& the Lake andiSylva Petterberg Dorothy Gleaves Lola Albaugh Reba Burrup Johnson Wanda Palmer Jaycettes

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Quist Mrs. Bennett Tye Synet Yeu -B Colgate St. Joseph's Bayer’s Gillette Schick D.D.T. Powder Pestmaster Fruit Tree Spray Pestmaster Farm Spray South State ST Ae Ten Rulon Prescription Drug Co Rulon Dunn Portland Bert Wheeler Lewiston First Ward Laura King and Cleveland Irrigation CO Treasureton Roy Reasen Oneida Street Bank Corner Jaycee Dale's State and Oneida Vaughan Greaves
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