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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1956

Page

11

Oxford Fete Sunday Honors Mrs Fisher Mother of Idaho

A large gathering celebrated Mrs Cecil Fisher wife of V R Fisher, runner up for Idaho Mother of the Year 1956, with a family reunion and public attendance. The scroll from Idaho’s American Mother’s Committee praised her devotion, home, community service and motherhood. Seventy-five guests attended, with a program from Fisher family members and a dessert social.

Oxford V.R. Fisher Idaho Cecil Tucker Fisher V. R. Fisher Fisher Mhg Rex. Thungand Mr. Sand Sharon Tanner Salt Lake City Col Russell F. Fisher Alexandria, Va Ken Franzen Flagstaff Ariz Darrel B. Toone Grace Harold Short Stanley A. Fisher Joseph M. Tucker Cecil Fisher Eva Harmon Glenns Ferry Parley Tula Bernt Leonard Pocatello George E. Fisher Gary Fisher A. L

Riverdale News Highlights Woolf Family Reunion and Local Games

The Woolf family gathered for a Hyde Park reunion with relatives from Idaho Falls including Sherman and Arlene Woolf and children. Riverdale junior girls and junior men won stake championships in softball. Senior girls prep for a Thursday tournament, facing Preston seventh ward.

Mazette Woolf Idaho Falls Sherman Woolf Marvalee Jane Woolf James Woolf Milo H. Woolf Darrel Wold Gary Daralyn Woolf Hyde Park Riverdale Preston 7Th Ward Val Dean McCombs San Francisco A. E. McCombs Letterman Hospital Dale Woolf Parks Afb Packer Down And Mirs Rex Packer Monte Packer Lila Gunderson Marvel Packer L.M. Packer Gordon Wold Estus Packer Karry Shepherd Bishop Eli, Forsgren Leon Forsgren Temple DeLynn Nielson Nielson Ruth Forsgren Wold Strawberry Canyon Summit Wenzel Keller Duane Keller Paul Tate Floyd Woolf Kathleen Carter Carolyn Wold Gayle Smith Marcia Larsen Trudy Gordon Patricia Frederick Norman Smith Judy McCombs Brent Gunderson William Bennett

Coburn Receives Commendation From General in Germany

Pfc Ralph Coburn earned a commendation from Col William Duncan while serving in Germany. He was named outstanding private of the guard during the Third Armored Division trains interior guard detail inspection on July 10 for neatness, appearance, and knowledge. Coburn has been in Germany for eighteen months.

A ‘Jeter Ralph J. Coburn William D. Duncan T. Coburn Pfc Coburn U. S. Army Germany Third Armored Division

U S Wool Production Seen Near 275 Million Pounds

U S wool production for 1956 is estimated at 275 million pounds, about the same as the previous year. The forecast reflects stable demand and steady output from major wool regions.

U.S

Decline in Appendicitis Deaths Surges With New Treatments

Medical data show appendicitis deaths fell from 10.2 per 100000 in 1939 to 2.2 in 1949 due to new drugs and better surgery. Early recognition and operation remain crucial.

Swan Lake community notes show harvesters and visitors

A Swan Lake program led by Kay Pratt was presented at a Sacrament meeting with Iris Kay directing. The article lists numerous visitors and family visits from Corinne Utah to Pocatello Idaho, plus harvesters returning home, accidents, and hospital updates for L Edgar Merrill and other locals.

Hairetts Downey Kay Pratt Iris Kay Howard Hadley Pocatello Willard Hadley L. Edgar Merrill Bishop Merrill Marsh Valley Nord Westover Jimmy Corinne Utah J. A. Hadleys Ike Harris China Lake Calif William Gambles Kim Thomas tJohn Criddle Juaneta Aguilar Salt Lake City Joe Aguilar Louis Charlie U. S. Marines Booker Johnson Earl Rich Hadley Dale Agnes Nordick Carolyn Logan Clarence Wight Brigham City Wight Hadley Western States W. C. Gambles Charles Aguilar Aguilar Dee Sparrow Opportunity Marsh Valley Hospital Beverly Watts California

Classifieds on the Pres ton Citizen page

Local classified items for sale and offers to buy feature cars tools furniture and household goods. Listings include contact details prices and brief descriptions for buyer and seller convenience.

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Salt Lake City shopping and visiting round up

Mrs Dorothy Workman and Mrs Margie Dunn of Preston shopped in Salt Lake City on Thursday. Relief Society meeting Monday featured bead work and crafts with 12 members present. Numerous visits followed through the weekend with relatives from Preston Riverdale San Bernardino Pocatello Ogden and Nevada. Primary birthday party sacred service held August 5.

Dorothy Workman Margie Dunn Preston Salt Lake City Jesse Andreasen Cleveland Relief Society Ann Swenson Lanette Smith Riverdale Joyce Perry Ernie Lowe San Bernardino Calif Myrrs Workman T. J. Barger C. J. Banger Nevada Ken Panter Jer Kuss Audis Titus Baby Pocatello Jack Barger Barger von Atkinson

Local Ward Program Attended by Community Members

Pres. Vera Atkinson presided as tinice Perry led the program with several ward members and Primary children taking part. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Kay Warner of Ogden and other local families. A Sophia Workman family reunion occurred at Crystal Springs Utah on July 29 with a cafeteria dinner and multiple musical performances. The note adds that Aesop's Fables became the first western book translated into Japanese in 1953. Edgar Allan Poe is noted as a well known American author in Japan.

Vera ‘Atkinson Stan Carter Dixie Allan Bill Porter Carters Alder Mont Carter Porter Lane Howell Salt Lake City DeRalph Perry Vera Atkinson Murray Sant Ogden Richard, Mavin Richard Elizabeth Ward Sophia Workman Crystal Springs Utah Daryl Workman Wanda Workman Barbara Gilbert Daryl Don Workman Karawa Elma Rae Todd Marve Stanley Packer Wes Aesop Japan Edgar Allen Poe

Births Reported for Hender son Ander son and Weldon Martin

Mr and Mrs Calvin Henderson Swan Lake welcome a daughter born August 10. Mr and Mrs Val Gene Anderson Preston greet a son born August 12. Mr and Mrs Weldon Martin Dayton announce a daughter born August 12.

Calvin Henderson Swan Lake Val Gene” Anderson Preston Weldon Martin Dayton

Visitors from Centerville and Ogden extend Utah stay

Weston Mr and Mrs Steven Forsberg and two children of Centerville Utah visited Mr and Mrs Alvin Maughan over the weekend. Julie Hansen daughter of Mr and Mrs Eldon Hansen returned home Wednesday after a week in Ogden with aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Dale Bergerson and family. Everett H Davis agricultural extension engineer University of Idaho warns against hanging extension cords on nails as they may short circuit and start fires.

Steven’ Forsberg Centerville Utah Alvin Maughan Julie Hansen Eldon ‘Hansen Ogden Wither Dale’ ,Bergerson Everett H. Davis University of Idaho

Yearling Forage Season Announced Near Grays Lake

A season for 200 head yearling or equivalent cattle is available for three months in the Grays Lake area. Shade water and fencing provided. Write Les Crawford at Boda Springs or call 190 R 33 35c for details.

Grays Lake Les Crawford Boda Springs

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