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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
7
Mrs Neuenswander and her family spent Tuesday night in Blackfoot visiting at the home of her sister Mrs Kenneth Merrill.
Reports from Idaho Falls note the marriage ceremony of Blaine Webster to Leona Hansen of Preston attended at a temple in Idaho Falls. Also mentioned are musical contributions, a home return of Mrs. Rolen Bastian from Preston and the arrival of a baby boy at Moser maternity home. James R. Hansen of Pocatello marked his 47th wedding anniversary with relatives.
Mr and Mrs Sam Feller of Trenton entertained family guests from Ogden and Linrose at the Feller home Saturday evening for an informal showing of moving pictures.
Winder hosts Mr and Mrs Herbert Zeigler held a Saturday party with chicken dinner and games. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gus Hedin and the Swainston families. Also noted are school election plans, visits to Ogden, and births of a baby boy to Morgan Mitchell and a son to David Johnson.
Sophia Jensen, 73, died at daughter Mrs Laura King in Preston after a heart ailment. Born October 15, 1873 in Denmark, she moved to Grover Wyoming at 14 and later to Preston. Survived by daughter King and several grandchildren. funeral held in Grover ward with Webb-Hendricks directing.
University of Idaho extension service advises handling seed potatoes carefully to boost yield and grade. Warm storage 2 to 3 weeks after cold storage, do not expose cut seed to drying conditions, and cut seed in a cellar then plant immediately or store in a damp, ventilated area to maintain moisture. Also notes approach for shed cut seed and air circulation during storage.
Senior Scout units from Cache Valley council met and elected James Hoffman Post 113 Logan as camp director for a Hill Field encampment. James L Gwilliam will direct planning as committees organize outdoor and indoor activities and toursmen Owen Hendricks Paul Harris were named to plan. Franklin County units attended planning with Paul Harris Preston Cecil Le Fevre Franklin Roland Murdock Dayton Wayne Swainston Donald Mecham and Leslies Thompson. Robert Bright will receive merit badges in aeronautics earthfinding and pioneering.
Scouts of Troop 32 demonstrated a model court of honor at the Oneida district committee meeting in the Preston third ward chapel under Scoutmaster Max Norton and district advancement chairman Wm. Garrett. Awards were given to Dee Dockstader for carpentry merit, Grant Hawkes for life rank in electricity and lifesaving, Duane Hendrickson for second class, Paul Hollingsworth for carpentry, Carl LaMar Jones for first class in electricity, Lynn McClurg for first aid, Clinton Miller for second class.
Dayton Troop 40 held a district advancement program Tuesday evening in Oneida. Scouts receiving awards include Lloyd Balls Odell Capener and Edward Griffeth Kirkbride and others with multiple merit badges. senior scouts Reed Crookston Garth Panter and leaders Paul Naef Keith Page Thane Winward earned top honors.
A reader from Rexburg Idaho writes to thank the paper for its familiar reminiscences. He recalls boyhood in nearby Mink Creel and Glencoe and says he enjoys the local items and columns. He notes ongoing subscription renewal and appreciation for the staff.
Advice describes soaking feet in warm water then cold water several times, adding soap to wash thoroughly, drying with a towel, and dusting powder between toes and on the soles. The instruction emphasizes completing the routine for relief.
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