Patriarch Rites Held in Preston Fourth Ward
Funeral services for Reese John Davis were held in the Preston Fourth Ward April 8 conducted by Harold Larson. Speakers included stake president Paul R. Wynn and out of town guests Arthur Crane and J. E. Bell. Burial followed in Preston cemetery with Webb-Hendricks mortuary directing.
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Preston Fourth Ward
Harold Larson
Oneida
Reese John Davis
Constance Davis
Lucy Hendricks
J. Clifford Forsgren
P. M. Candle
Davis
Paul R. Wynn
P. H. Edgley
George Burgi
Arthur Crane
Riverton
Utah
J. E. Bell
Logan
Great Falls
Montana
Northwestern
Liroyd M. Croxford
Conference praised by visiting leaders at Aaronic Priesthood meet
The conference sessions highlighted pleasure and contentment in clean places. Programs for boys and girls earned praise from visiting leaders and stake leaders during all meetings. Every child enjoys equal privileges.
Church conference urges youth interviews for missions
At a conference the presiding bishop urged that every eligible youth be interviewed by his bishop before parents decide if they can fund a mission. Merits of the church welfare program were highlighted, noting postwar aid to saints overseas. Special youth musical numbers opened and closed sessions.
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Hether
Richards
Europe
Preston farmers spark retail boom as spring work begins
Rains Retail is rising as farmers, after a dry spell, prepare land for 1947 crops. Wet fields earlier this week encouraged farmers to shop in town, boosting local retail activity and signaling a seasonal upswing.
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Preston
Jaycettes Plan Luncheon and Convention Activities
Janet Ingvoldstad will lead the Jaycettes convention afternoon session in Randall's Blue room. A Friday ladies party is set for Deer Cliff Inn in Cub River Canyon, with the group joining their Jaycee husbands at the governor's luncheon on Saturday.
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Janet Ingvoldstad
Randall’s
Deer Cliff Inn
Cub River Canyon
Knife and Fork Club Formed in Preston with 125 Members
Edgley chaired the inaugural board meeting in which A L Smith became vice president and Harvey Bickmore was named secretary. Dues start at 25 dollars first year, 15 dollars thereafter. meals excluded. Membership limited to 125 by invitation only, six annual dinners planned with noted speakers like Ellis Arnall and Admiral Byrd. each meeting is ladies night with guest policy.
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Edgley
A. L. Smith
Robinson
O Edgley
Wweble
Dr. Smith
Harvey Bickmore
Preston Knife ‘and Fork Club
Board
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
Richard E. Byrd
Will Durrant
Burton Holmes
H. R. Knickerbaker
Ruth Bryan Owen
Drew Pearson
Everetts Visit Aunt Amid Burleigh Weekend
Mr and Mrs Clyde Everetts with two sons and a daughter visited their aunt Mrs H V Burleigh on Friday and Saturday.
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Clyde Everetts
H V. Burleigh
Power Company Hosts County 4-H Leaders Meeting
Miss Dora Maughan led a community singing session with Katherine Bickmorey as accompanist. Walter Rindlisbacher spoke on club pledge while Prof E C Jepson demonstrated an underwriter’s knot teaching method. County Agent Daniel Roberts reviewed last year’s 4-H program and outlined 1947 events.
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Bower Sun Light Company
Eito
Dora Maughan
Katherine ‘$Bickmorey
Walter Rindlisbacher
Riverdale
Téd
E.c.jepson
USAC
Ben Waren
Daniel Roberts
School Valuations Across Franklin County Rise at Varying Rates
The county tabulates pupil valuations by town with Treasureton at 27 440, Riverdale 5 552, Glencoe 4 413, Mink Creek 2 926, and Rose Hill toppling with 38 822. A proposed district plan would assign every pupil a value of 3 241, supporting a democratic principle of equal funding behind each student.
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Franklin County
Treasureton
Riverdale
Glencoe
Mink Creek
Rose Hill
Village elect hearing results and new board members
Village elections name Continuea John Archibald to succeed LaVor Jensen and James Phillips. Irven T vier re elected trustee for a three year term along with Fred Housley Orson Nelson and Gilbert Cafferty. Elmer Kerr Orval Bowles join Bertus Hall and Oliver Choules as new board members. Oxford results unavailable at press time. boards to organize and appoint a mayor at next meetings.
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John Archibald
LaVor Jensen
James Phillips
Irven
T Vier
Voter Turnout in City Election Remains Low
City Clerk Greaves reports 2,223 registered voters with 1,283 casting ballots. In Ward 1, 1,265 registered and 683 voted. Ward 2 had 958 registered and 600 votes. Compared with 1941 mayoral turnout, 1,467 voters participated. 1939 totals were 1,269 and 1943 only 745.
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Greaves
Tarzan Chimpanzee Cheeta to Visit Preston Crowd
Tarzan film chimpanzee Cheeta will perform in Preston on Monday and Tuesday. Shows run 1 pm to 3 pm and 6 30 pm to 9 pm at the bank corner on Oneida Street, with proceeds aiding the cancer drive. Cheeta weighs 263 pounds and is trained by Mrs. Lewis and Vernon D Rening.
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L. Lewis
Oneida Street
Bank Corner
Lewis
Preston
American Cancer Society
Pilot Training Open to Qualified Army Air Forces Cadets
Aviation cadets may join a 52 week course at the Logan recruiting office. After completion they become second lieutenants and receive pilot ratings with flying duty in the Army Air Forces. Contact the Army recruiting station at 201 Federal Building, Logan for eligibility.
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Army
Air Force
Borer
Logan
Army of the United States
AAP
Wanted stenographer and housework helper in Boise
Classified notice seeks a stenographer named J N Larsen at a bank building and a girl or woman for general housework for one month. Salary and expenses to Boise and return. Call 64 or apply at 63 No 1st East for more information.
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Boise
No. 1St East
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