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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1953

Page

5

Larson Family Reunion and Wedding Reception Noted in Ogden Canyon

The GOING WEST column records the Larson family reunion in Ogden canyon on Sunday August 16 with multiple Larson households, plus a wedding reception for Stanley Dee Hansen in Logan on Monday August 17 attended by the Christiansen Swann Manning and Elsie Christiansen families. Colleen Christiansen Hansen is noted as the former Colleen Christensen. Additional visits include Paul Geddes and sons from Idaho Falls, Neal Williams and daughter from Blackfoot, Reno Weaver and Adelaide of Thatcher, Melvin Weaver and family of Grace, Martell Weaver of Blackfoot, and Charles Newell and daughter of Oakland enjoying a Lava River picnic and swim in honor of Reno Weaver's birthday.

Harold A. Larson Gene Larson Robert Geddes Banidia Larson Ogden Canyon Joseph A. Christensen Alex Swann John Manning Elsie Christensen Stanley Dee Hansen Logan Hansen Colleen Christensen Austin Christensen Paul Geddes Idaho Falls Hugh J Geddes Mountains Neal Williams Blackfoot Reno Weaver Adelaide Thatcher Melvin Weaver Grace Martell Weaver Charles Newell Oakland Calif Lava

Surprising 82nd Birthday Honor For Local Matron

A family surprise honored an 82 year old woman with a beautiful floor lamp presented Friday. Attendees included Mrs. Laura Carlson and Susie Erickson among others at the gathering honoring her birthday.

William Gambles Laura’ Carlson Susie , Erick

Diamond Jubilee Observed by Swan Lake Primary

The Swan Lake ward Primary marked its 75th anniversary with a Sunday evening program. Twila Gibbs led the event as certificates were awarded for long service including Pearl Nordick 35 years Erma Abbott 15 years Fontella Sorensen 10 years Marie Petty five years and Doris Kay five years. Texie Thomas and Martie Hawes of Downey were honored for being in the first organized Primary in 1899. Nellie Gambles at 90 was recognized for her 1900 service as counselor.

Doris Kay Texie’ Thomas Martie Hawes Downey Here Nellie Gambles al 90

Local Dole Reunion and Birth Announcements in Banida Area

Banida residents hosted visitors from Soda Springs and Ogden over the weekend. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gregersen at Preston Memorial hospital August 12, the family’s fifth child. Mrs. Glen Briscoe and Elsie Swann welcomed a daughter at Preston Memorial on August 17. Local residents and visitors attended sacraments, talks, and gatherings. منع— including Jean’s 12th birthday party and various visits to Miles, Gregerson, and Swann households, with speakers Von Noyes and Wallace Adams contributing.

Wade Christensen Soda Springs Maynard Andreasen Ernest Gregersen Preston Memorial ‘Hospital Glen Briscoe Preston Memorial Hospital Briscoe Elsie Swann Alex Swann Banida Elizabeth Glenn Wellsville Nathan Casperson Monte Miles Sacrament Renae Gregerson Arlene Miles Wilbur Georgeson Elaine Keith Wallace Adams Linrose Verl’ Hale Blackfoot E. A. Swann

Thatcher-Lago Harris Michelson in Alpine Wyoming project start

Thatcher Lago Harris Michelson led a crew to Alpine Wyoming last week for carpentry and cement work with Mrs Michelson cooking for the crew. Dairymen Co op manager Kermit Herd spent days in Seattle promoting the cheese factory. Lago ward deacons enjoyed a Maple Grove swim and picnic last Saturday. Harris Stephenson Clark Michelgon Norman Ruud joined them. Mr and Mrs Richard Garbett visited Pocatello with Mr and Mrs Vernon Mendenhall and their son Jeff for Jeff's birthday. Adelaide Weaver Norene Michelson Karen Ruud Helen Rasmussen Beverly Meacham Jane Michelson and Carol Levere Swenson were present last Monday.

Harris Michelson Alpine Wyo Mrs. Michelson Kermit Herd Dairymen Co-Op Seattle Lago Ward Maple Grove Harris Stephenson Clark Michelgon Norman Ruud Richard Garbett Pocatello Vernon Mendenhall Jeff Adelaide Weaver Norene Michelson Karen Ruud Helen Rasmussen Beverly Meacham

Jensen Reunion and Local Visit Highlights

Oxford families gathered for the Jensen reunion at Down. Others traveled from Nebraska and California, with news of hospital visits, sick leave, and relatives visiting in Ogden Warren and Grace areas. Local church speakers and a musical number were noted alongside family get togethers and visitors from Salt Lake City and Howell Utah.

W. R. Fisher Grace Henry A. Hatch Mia Thompson Hatch Familly Ogden Warren Glen Fallows Howell Hazen Hatch Burley Fred Gould Salt Lake City Henry Jensen Glendon Jensen

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