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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1958

Page

8

Local Students Join Utah State Productions in Carousel and Peer Gynt

Three local youths Marsha Benson, K Dunkley, and Nancy Greaves participate in Utah State University summer theatre shows Carousel and Peer Gynt. Benson, Preston High senior, active in music groups and a recent voice clinic winner, joins the ensemble. Dunkley, Preston High graduate and Ricks College alum, semi-leads Peer Gynt with prior acting and music work including Amahl and European Army tours. Greaves, Preston High graduate and USU sophomore, studies English with arts minor and has a semi-lead in Peer Gynt.

Utah State University Marsha Benson K Dunkley Nancy Greaves Orval Benson Preston High School Coy Manning Ditmer USA Logan Preston High Ricks College Amahl Salt Europe Vasco Call

Franklin Park Reunion Highlights And Butterworth Event

A Franklin Park gathering features the Peter Whitehead family reunion moved to August for travel plans to Brussels and London to view the world fair and an LDS goat dedication. The day includes a chicken dinner, games, and a social mix with notable attendees and a later Butterworth family reunion in Franklin with several relatives present. Dayton women honored by Daytona Camp and a Dayton Ward youth outing complete the community notices with details of activities, meals, and entertainment.

Peter Whitehead Jessie Whitehead Stuart Geddes Joe Christensen Banida Europe Brussels Belgium London Engiana Park Eliiot Jannie Lee Butterworth Franklin Bee Parkins Parkinson Susan Smith Santa Barbara Calif le Vera Shoemaker Lee Parkinson Kenneth Parkinson James Steger Ogden Blarche _Bennion Salt Lake City Steven Johnson West Jordan George and Leonard Butterworth Franlin Aussin West Juteen Mary Callan Perkins Erma Jones Daytona Daughters of Utah Pioneers Bertham.Hulse Perkins Dayton

Community Visitors Share Weekend Gatherings Across Families

Jo an Beck and Kathy Gagan of Soda Springs visited Sunday with Jo an s aunt and uncle the WJ Fryer. George H Taylor of Kaysville Utah visited his sister s family the Heber Swainstons. First Lt and Mrs David Swainston and children Tana Jean and David Russell of Rome NY were en route from Griffths AFB in Canada. Several families from nearby towns joined events at Willow Flat and Moran Wyoming.

Joan Beck Kathy Gagan Soda Springs George H. ‘Taylor Kaysville Utah Heber Swainstons

Eldon J Hansen Dies at 49 in Weston

Eldon J Hansen prominent county farmer of Weston died Sunday in a Logan hospital from leukemia. He was a former West Side school teacher and a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints leader. Born November 10 1908 at Weston to Nels Severin and Amelia Hansen, he married Audrey Bergeson December 23 1936 in the Logan LDS temple. Services were held at 1 pm in the Weston ward chapel with burial in Weston cemetery. Survivors include his wife and children, his mother and a sister in Corona del Mar California.

Eldon Herald Audrey Bergeson Logan Weston’ Ward Frank Olsen Vernal Bergeson Ruby Fredrickson Melvin McKay Parley Ramle Bishop Olsen Merlin

Idaho Senators Armory Funds Stir Local Hope

Telegram from Sen. Henry Dworshak reports the Senate appropriations committee may advance a national guard armory in Twin Falls. He cites a 28 million dollar military appropriation process, with steps including bill approval, possible funding reductions, Pentagon allocation to state guards, and local distribution to towns.

Senate Pentagon Dworshak Pentagon and Military Committees Congress Henry Dworshak Preston Senate Appropriations Committee National Guard Appropriations Committee Senate House House

Doctor Davis Restores Town Living Tree After Storm

In Around Town the slide shows Dr. David E. Davis declaring his care will revive the community. A large tree toppled by last night's wind while on the patio, its top and a big limb breaking away, causing a disruption as residents battled a beetle infestation nicknamed stink bugs or Japanese beetles that crowded the area and stymied entry to some homes.

David’ E. Davis Dave

Unseen Swarm Gates Town Doors

Local residents report a persistent swarm of insects streaming through every doorway, eluding control efforts. Merchants say the pests deter customers and threaten daily commerce as the nuisance persists morning and night.

Primary results show Larson ahead in renomination bid

The continued contest reports Berkeley Larsen with 1300 votes against 339 for Perry Swisher and 259 for Roger L. Hagadone for lieutenant governor. Republicans also favor Andrew H. Johnson of Downey with 1380 votes for superintendent of public instruction, leading O D Cole who has 611 votes, indicating an easy victory for Johnson.

Berkeley Larsen Perry—Swisher Roger L. Hagadone GOP Andrevw H. Johnson Downey Superintendent of Public Instruction O. D. Cole Johnson

Board of Thanks for kindness during illness and death

The Charles A. Mickelsom family expresses sincere gratitude for the helpful acts, floral offerings, and expressions of sympathy received during the sickness and death of their father.

Newspaper relies on local ads to publish Franklin County news

The notice emphasizes that the publication depends on business advertising. It asks readers to support local firms to keep the newspaper serving the community and sharing neighborly activities of Franklin County people.

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