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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1948

Page

11

Mrs. Ria Jensen Honored on 80th Birthday Open House

Mrs. Ria Jensen celebrated her 80th birthday with an open house at the home of her son Delbert Jensen and wife on Sunday afternoon. She has seven children Delbert Vere Jensen Mable Neves C H Anderson Virginia McCullough Carroll Youd and June LaPray 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Born 1888 she married Nels Fritz Jensen in 1888 and his death came in 1933. A longtime LRS church worker she enjoys reading handwork crocheting and patchwork quilts for family and friends.

Ria. Jensen Delbert Jensen Jensen Nels Fritz Jensen LRS

Franklin County Flower and Garden Club Invites Members

All flower and garden lovers are invited to a Franklin County club meeting Monday at 8 pm in the courthouse. Topics include insect and disease control and soil types and fertilizers. Membership open to interested individuals.

Franklin County Flower and Garden Club

Colleen Kjar Engaged to Merlyn Durrant

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Janno N. Kjar reveals the engagement of Colleen Kjar to Merlyn W. Durrant. Colleen is a Preston High School alumna and student body officer active in music and drama. Merlyn, a USAC Logan junior, hails from Franklin after graduating Franklin High School. The couple plans a early June wedding.

Janno_N. Kjar Colleen Merlyn W. Durrant Durrant I. A. Durrant Franklin Preston High School USAC Logan Franklin High School

Fine Arts Guest Musical Features Readings At Hanna Home

The Fine Arts club hosted a guest musical Monday evening at 83 North First West. Hostesses Mrs Williams Craner Mrs W A Larson and Mrs Danel Roberts organized the event. A seven lady chorus opened, Barns Larson and Valera Nash performed piano duets, Marian Ballif read, and Helen Bunker impressed with piano solos. The club meets twice monthly.

Fine Arts Club William B. Hanna North First West Williams Craner W. A. Larson Danel Roberts Fine Arts Barns’ Larson Valera Nash Marian Ballif Helen Bunker

Oneida Summer Primary Plans Study of Nations

The Oneida stake summer primary outlines workshops for the coming season organized April 27 at Della Crockett's home. Nations chosen for study include the British Isles, Scandinavian countries, Pacific islands, and India with board members detailing activities. All ward primary workers urged to attend the May 1 union meeting at 3 pm in the fourth ward chapel.

Oneida Della Crockett British Isles Scandinavian Countries Pacific Islands India Fourth Ward

Weston PT A Group Elects Officers at Final Meeting

The Weston PTA held its final spring meeting at the district schoolhouse last Thursday evening. Allice Bastian presided with a program including a piano solo by Larry Olsen and performances by eighth grade pupils, followed by elections for the coming year.

Weston Pt-A Allice Bastian Larry Olsen Perry Jensen Parleen * Campbell Dean Olsen Venice Nielsen Colleen Whitney Charles O. Simpson Ella Thompson Myrtle Wentworth Audrey Hansen Sylvia Schwaneveldt

Canal Co assesses five percent for spring 1948

Notice to all stockholders in the Preston Hiverdale Mink Creek Canal Co. announces a 5 percent assessment for spring 1948. Maintenance and repair work will begin soon. interested persons should contact any member of the board of directors.

Preston-Hiverdale- Mink Creek Canal Co

Itinerant photographers blamed for Preston troubles

Local residents complain about itinerant photographers visiting Preston. Over 60 days three groups traveled with photo crews selling discounted samples and pressuring customers to buy more. Patrons receive poor quality tinted pictures and face aggressive sales tactics, hurting permanent local photographers.

Preston

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