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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1956

Page

6

Miss Purser and David Ezola Wed in July Ceremony

Bishop Melvin Burrup officiated at the July 12 home ceremony for Miss Joann Purser and David Ezola. The couple, residents of Trenton, planned to live in Trenton after the wedding. Attendants wore pastel dresses and flower girls spread pink and white carnations.

David Ezola Purser Josié Purser Ta Campbell Dolores Bulow Kathy Jean Bair Janet Owens JoAnn ‘Woodhall Joe Ezola Colleen Stocking Penny Purser Lynn Bulow Trenton

Mrs Donnie Poage Heads Legion Auxiliary in Preston

Mrs Donnie Poage was elected president of the American Legion Preston unit auxiliary. She has been a member since shortly after its organization. The 14 July term began after the department convention in Pocatello 12 13 14. Neta Swainston and Jean Bowden will be vice presidents with Casey Bergquist secretary treasurer Clara Auger historian Maxine Hansen chaplain and Rachel Miles sergeant at arms Deane Auger was elected to the executive board and two seats will be filled in September.

Preston American Legion Donnie Poase Neta Swainston Jean Bowden Casey Bergquist Clara Auger Maxine Hansen Rachel Miles Deane ‘Auger

Legion Auxiliary Busy Weekend At Post Stand

Legion Auxiliary members aided the post by preparing food wrapping and selling at the concession stand at the rodeo grounds. President and general chairman Mrs Donnie Poage led a group including Lorna Dunn Cathey Bergquist Bonnie Webb Rachel Miles Clara Auger Devone Auger Hilda Steele Roma Hymas Ardell Nielsen with special thanks to several non members. For classified ads see the Preston Citizen page.

American’ Legion Legion Post Rodeo Grounds Donnie Poage Lorna Dunn Cathey Bergquist Bonnie Webb Rachel Miles Clara Auger Devone Auger Hilda Steele

Lorenzo Hatch Family Reunion Draws 85 Members

Descendants of Lorenzo Hatch gathered for a Saturday reunion at the Franklin ward recreation hall. Blanca Woodland of Logan chaired. Sylvia Steiner of OaIt Lake City was secretary as about 85 relatives from Arizona to Boise attended. Sessions included historical reminiscences by Lorenzo H Hatch Jr and others. Wilford Hatch chaired the organizing committee.

Lorenzo Hill Hatch Franklin Ward Recreation Blanche’ “Hatch Logan Sylvia’. Cutler Steiner Caloe ‘Hatch Davies Toma Tuula Hatch Smith Salt Lake City Aura Provo Wilters Hatch Franklin Aura Hilton Lula Smith Arizona Wilford ’ Hatch Newell J .Davies Aura Hatch

Visitors Honored by Mrs Phenoi Edgley in Honor Visit

Mrs Phenoi Edgley entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of Lenona Hawkes of Walla Walla Washington Donna Nielsen of Emmett Edith Kern of Palo Alto Mildred McCarthy of Mountain View California and Barbara Smith who will join her husband in France for three years Out-of-town guests included Hattie Wallgren Salt Lake City Onetta Vernon Pocatello Natala Bodily Grace Marian McReynolds Nampa Alle Jean Spackman Soda Springs and Ena Monson Richmond Refreshments were served to 35.

Phenoi Edgley Lenona' Hawkes

Bodily Family Gathering at Bodily Home

Mr and Mrs Wilford Bodily hosted a large family gathering at their home with seven children and many relatives present from Salt Lake City Emmett Nampa Mountain View Fairview Palo Alto and southern California. Also noted is a separate social item: Thursday bridge club hosted by Mrs LaRene Foss with a luncheon and high score awards for Mrs Smith and Mrs Wendell.

LaRene Foss Fay Foss Lavinia Cutler Roberta West Meredith Booker Venice Carlson Kathryn Wendell Bernadine Smith Clarice Nielson Mrs. Smith Mrs. Wendell

Oxford social notes recount visits and family ties across Ogden and nearby towns

The record lists multiple visits and gatherings among Oxford residents including Mr. and Mrs. George Redington and family, Mrs. Annie Hatch, Mrs. Karl Kendall and daughter Diane, and others visiting relatives in Ogden, Boise, Malad, and Logan. It notes birthday festivities for Diane Kendall and a dinner hosted for visiting families, with extended references to travel and kinship across Idaho and Utah.

Frank Croshaw Ogden Annie Hatch A. L. Fisher Merl Baker Scott Pie American Falls Joyce' Christensen Utah Annie Redington George Redington William Baker Kate Anderson Garcia Fisher Floyd, Perrine George’ Fisher Karls Kendall Perrines Boise Diane Sheldon Kendall Karl ‘Kendall Paul Hatch Henry | Hatch Terry ‘Cox Pocatello Curtis Cox James Kirkbride Ronald Hatch Spokane Belton Montana Henry Hatch Earl Hatch Golden. Geddes Robert Geddes Dale Geddes Banida Vv. R Fisher Richard South” Carolina Mildred . Toone Grace V. R. Mosher Oxford Sharon Kendall West’ Side

Lars E Olson Family Annual Reunion At Bear Lake

The Lars E and Anna Olson descendants held their annual reunion at Ideal Beach on Bear Lake on Sunday July 22 with about 130 attendees including invited guests. Attendees enjoyed dinner outdoors followed by a program then swimming and visiting. Only three of the nine immigrant children remain living Esther Wester berg Hulda Peterson and Selma 0 Bergquist. Officers were re elected for the next year Mayor Heber Olson River Heights president Arnold Olson Big Piney first vice president Delmer L Olson Glencoe second vice president Anna B Hurst secretary. The Thomas C Palmer reunion followed at City Recreation Park with 95 members from Utah and Idaho lunch at 6 30 and program to close.

Lars E Anna Olson Ideal Bear Lake Esther’ Westerberg Preston Hulda Peterson Selma Bergquist River_Heights Logan Heber’ Olson River Heights Arnold Olson Big Piney Wyo Delmer L. Olson Glencoe Anna B._Hurst

Thanks for kindness after mother's illness and death

The Pearlin Roper Family extends heartfelt appreciation to all who showed kindness and thoughts during the illness and death of their beloved mother. Sincere thanks for the many wonderful floral offerings received.

Also Mentioned on This Page

L.A. Mecham Lagoon L. A Donnie Poage Heads Legion“ Auxiliary Legion Auxiliary Preston Citizen Lorenzo” Hatch Phenoi Edgley Hotpoint Petree North State Preston, Idaho Wilford Suny Bodily Keith Reed Diana Salt Take City Paul Victor Neilson Emmett Kay Spackman Soda Springs Kenneth McReynolds Nampa Earl Kern Palo, Alto Calif Gordon, McCarthy Mountain View Bryce Jenson Fairview Southern California FOSS Resolute Cornwallis Island Royal Canadian “Air Force Arctic Circle Lars E. Olson Palmer Thomas C. Palmer Rec Reations Park Idaho No. 8 Maine California Pearlin Roper Harley.greaves Franklin County Republican Penneys Penney's PENCO Penney’s T. Penney Pento
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