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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
9
Cleveland and Grace community notes recount visits and gatherings among Adams Burton Winn Nielsen and Anderson families. Mary Larsen’s funeral in Preston followed by hospital and relocation news. A relief society bazaar to aid the new stake tabernacle and store purchases by Kingsburry propel local activity. World War I and II pension data end the column.
Minkcreek residents Tom Hardy and family visited Salt Lake relatives for the weekend. Guests included Boyd Keller and Janet Stevens from Salt Lake at the Keller home, with visits to the Oliversons. Various locals hosted visitors and played card games with winners Edna Nelson and Leeral Jensen.
The Mapleton ward held a special Easter program last Sunday with readings by Mrs. Carma Long, an Easter song by the kindergarten and primary classes, a life of Christ talk by Bishop Clifford Sharp, a violin duet by Fern Sharp and Horatio Gregory, and songs by Ven feta Burbank Afton Long and Dorothy Burbank. Benediction by Reed Long and a sacrament meeting featured E Vernon arp and his son Dee with accompanists Mildred Sharp and Annie Sharp. A three act drama titled Haunted House directed by Fred E. Porter and Donna Dursteler featured a large cast. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. LaVer Sorenson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bodily, and others from Preston, Brigham City, and Fairview.
Jerry Chatterton son of Mr and Mrs Norman Chatterton broke his leg last Sunday afternoon while trying to catch a riding pony and was taken to the doctor by Harry Knapp. Easter visitors included Ruben Coombs and children from Thatcher at the Stone home. Dorin Porter and the Sharp sisters were guests at the Leland Auger home in Glendale with Ivona Sharp visiting Bertus Wanner's sister.
Riverdale residents and visitors fill a busy weekend with family visits. Irene and Cleone Smith travel from Idaho Falls and Poca to visit parents H W Smith and relatives, while Don Carter recovers at home after hospital care and welcomes wife Cathleen and new baby daughter. Weekend events include a large MIA closing social with dancing and refreshments.
Winder Mrs. John Warrick convalescing at home after eight days in Preston hospital following major surgery. Terreton visitors Steven Schuldberg and spouse visiting grandparents Ernest and Martha Carter. Marie Lindhardt returned from Toronto Ore after hospital operation. Mrs Marian Winn toured Salt Lake City with George Bennett and son Claire Orvin Kofoed and Bill Hollingsworth. Lyman Ballitt speakers at a fireside meeting in Logan fourth ward. Devon Warrick and three daughters of Woods Cross visited locally this past weekend.
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