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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1952
Page
4
Glencoe and Yakima visitors joined numerous households in weekend gatherings. Families from Riverdale Logan Hyde Park Ogden Preston Idaho and San Diego spent Sunday and weekend dinners and joined fishing trips and a river outing with several local residents and relatives.
Banida Pat Geddes daughter of Mr and Mrs Scott Geddes of Salt Lake returned to her home Sunday after spending several weeks with relatives here. The Banida Primary sponsored a family night program Sunday evening directed by Pres Anna Swann. Remarks were given by Gwen Gregerson Esther Cole Ellen Larson Lenna Lowe Carma Geddes and Annie Sparks. A panel discussion featured the W S Geddes family aided by LeRoy Cole and Jeddie Geddes. Music was provided by the Primary children and the congregation led by Goldie Christensen with Coy Manning on piano. Prayers were offered by Lois Geddes and Riley Cole.
Dan N. Taylor received a $5 fine for a stop sign violation. Clyde W. Davis also paid $5 for stop sign. William John Samson fined $25 for failing to obtain a 72 hour permit. Chris R. Gregerson $5 for obstructing traffic. Irvin T. Stoddard $5 for not carrying registration receipt. Fern H. Cole $5 for stop sign. Morris Benjamin Lewis fined $15 for negligent driving. Ralph E. Feller $25 for reckless driving.
The article traces picnics from ancient outdoor meals in Europe to their rise in Britain and the United States. It notes origins in the French word picquer meaning to pick and highlights that picnics require people, good food, and a patch of outdoors.
Riverdale social page lists guests including Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilmot from Rigby and Mrs Philena Cook. Ethel Barrington visited. Patsy Smith left for Pocatello after two weeks as a guest. Local families hosted and attended Prime party program with 32 families represented. two babies blessed. Baseball: Lago Riverdale game 5 7.
A weekend family homecoming at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J N Larsen drew relatives from multiple states. Visitors included V B Larsen and family from Pocatello, N B Larsen of Oakland, Crockett family from Salt Lake City, Paul B Larsen family from Boise, Victor Thompson family from Boise, Spencer Parkinson family from Ashton, Keller family from Preston, and Ted Larsen family with children.
Plans finalize for a 35 mm color slide exhibition at Preston High School auditorium on Friday August 15 at 8 p.m. Franklin county residents were invited to submit slides and Craner urged participation, noting this is the first such event in the county. Entries must be labeled with site and name, and slides delivered to Craner by August 10 with judging on August 11.
Derrel L. Winger convicted of drunk driving with a $100 fine and $50 suspension. Magnus Gundesen fined $5 for expired driver’s license. Omega J. Archer cited for negligent driving $15. Ralph E. Feller speeding $25. Delbert A. Leavitt Malad speeding $15. Verl B. Kingsford Downey assault and battery $5 plus $3 costs. George R. Condie speeding $30.
The infant daughter of Melvin C. and Mary Nichols Sharp of Preston died Saturday night at Preston hospital shortly after birth. Born Aug. 2 in Preston, she was buried in Preston City Cemetery after a Monday graveside service led by Parley Shaffer, bishop of the second ward. Survivors include the parents two sisters grandparents and two grandfathers.
Riverdale Primary hosts a bazaar at the ward hall Saturday afternoon during the Treas ureton Riverdale ball game. Food and handmade articles will be for sale and a fish pond will entertain children.
Mrs Hilva Fellows president of the high school PTA Mrs Ora Davis a state officer and Mrs Richard Myer president of the Fairview PTA attended the PTA leadership training institute in Pocatello Thursday and Friday of last week.
The third ward party at Willow Flat sponsored by the MIA drew over 150 attendees. Early arrivals enjoyed hiking and fishing before a barbecue lunch around a bonfire. Skits were performed by explorers Mia maids Beehives scouts junior Gleaners and Mia maids and scouts.
The Preston Citizen reports a local item referenced at eight. Unclear details but notes a community matter in the paper’s standard brief style.
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