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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1959
Page
14
Ruby Biggs Hampton wife of the late John J. Hampton died August 19 at the home of her son Alma B. Hampton in Franklin from a heart attack. She was born September 3, 1884 in Cove Utah to Jane T. Wright and John Biggs.
A local retailer announces closing out an entire line of vitamins including drops capsules and tablets with discounts up to 40 percent. The notice highlights reduced prices across the full range of products and invites customers to shop before stock ends.
Mrs. Hampton born about 1901 in Logan united with John Hampton in December 1901 at the Logan LDS temple. She died recently at age about 64 and leaves six of seven children La yon Wickham Adrian Preston Alma B Hampton Harold Wiser Kay Hampton and E Ray Van Orden. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 1 pm at the Franklin ward chapel with viewing at Webb Mortuary Friday night and Saturday morning.
A humorous critique rails at apostrophe misuse in The American Press and common signs. The piece mocks errors from editors and sign painters alike, noting possessives and omissions as prime targets for correction.
The Rasmussen car lost control and crossed into the oncoming lane, killing Miss Egbert and injuring Thelma Hatch who had knee surgery and was listed in good condition at Preston hospital. David Rasmussen, 16, twin brother to Dennis Arthur Rasmussen, remained hospitalized through Monday for recovery.
Obituary notes the death of a Utah educator born March 16, 1885, in Lewiston Utah to Robert N and Rebecca Egbert. She studied at Utah State University BYU and the Conservatory of Music in New York. She taught music English and literature for 15 years at Brigham Young University and instructed piano in Preston and Lewiston. Survived by a nephew Joseph Roberts of Pocatello and several cousins.
Signup time extends for three years if approved in September referendum. Producers representing two thirds of production must approve. Deductions from wool and lamb payments cap at one cent per pound shorn wool and five cents per cwt unshorn lambs. Voting runs through September with possible delays. ballots must reach county ASC office by September 30.
A group of 78 including three students and Patricia Moser toured the Eastern states visiting sites related to the LDS church. They flew to Kirtland Ohio where the first temple was erected, stopped overnight in Chicago, then returned to Salt Lake City. The entire seven day trip covered multiple locations.
The Lewiston girls softball team defeated Richmond 17-16 in the semifinals of the invitational tournament held here last week. Lewiston then beat Preston 7-4 to win the tournament at the recreation park. first place went to Lewiston, second to Preston.
Richmonds team finishes in third place while Providence Utah earns fourth in the event. Details indicate a two team outcome with unspecified scores and locations. The report highlights placement without broader context or additional results.
Julie Hammond of Preston Janet Baker fifth ward Virginia Beck stead Whitney and Tamara Meek Riverdale attended a year end event. Lucretia Maughan extension home agent wore a blue crystal necklace in appreciation.
Lunch prices set at two weeks for 2.50 or 25 cents per lunch. Clifton elementary schools and Westoi area are involved in the meal program details.
Garth Bodily returned home Monday after a year in the Army in Germany. He and his wife and daughter are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Josep Bodily.
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