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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1945

Page

10

Miss Merle Crane Weds PFC Parley Belnap in Preston

Miss Merle Crane daughter of Mrs. Louise Crane of Mink Creek married Pfc. Parley Belnap a Purple Heart recipient recently returned from Italy. The ceremony was held at the groom’s parents home with Bishop Howard Hall officiating. After a wedding dinner, the couple planned a wedding dance and social events in Mink Creek before departing to Santa Barbara for Belnap’s reassignment.

Preston Merle. Crane Louise. Crane Mink Creek Pfc Parley Belnap Purple Heart Italy Emory Belnap Crane Belnap Cee Salt Lake City Ogden Santa Barbara California

Rowell Honored By Company Employees in Preston

Utah Power and Light personnel in the Preston district hosted a social at Oneida Station to honor R. Rowell as he leaves the district and welcome new Preston manager J. E. Cushman and his wife. The gathering included a basket lunch, lawn games, a bonfire program with music and speeches, and a gift presentation for Rowell. Guests traveled from Montpelier, Smithfield, Grace, McCammon and Richmond.

Utah Power and Light Company Preston Oneida R. &. Rowell J. E. Cushman Rowell Harold Swift Red Roynson Beth Smith Clara O ' Marie Rowell Cushman F. W. Ward Salt Lake City Montpelier Smithfield Grace McCammon Richmond

City Fat Saving Drive Urges Town and Farm Aid

Government appeals to town and farm women to save used fats to avert a national shortage of fats. Citizens are urged to melt down solid fats and turn them in to butchers for up to 4 cents and 2 red points per pound. Community agents offer help. Approved by WFA and OPA.

WFA OPA

Relief Society Officers Supper Meeting at Fourth Ward Church

The Oneida Stake Relief Society Board held a meeting and supper at the Fourth Ward church house on August 26 at 4 PM. Long tables decorated with summer flowers seated 32 ward officers and seven board members. President Ora W Backer led the gathering as delegates presented previews of the season’s work and ward leaders introduced themselves and their counselors and secretaries. All twelve wards were represented and bulletins were distributed for an enjoyable profitable time.

Oneida

Retiring Members Feted by Stake Relief Society

The Oneida Stake Relief Society honored two retiring board members, Mrs. Wealthy Fackrell and Mrs. Della Jepson, with a party on August 10, 1945 at the Kilgore home. A chicken supper followed by games and songs featured Beverly Kilgore’s accordion plays while guests included local families and visiting Army Air Forces Sgt. Wells McEntire Jr. credits from England and Germany. A.T.F. club hosted quilting afternoon with special guests before a luncheon.

Oneida Stake Relief Society Board Wealthy Fackrell Della Jepson Cal Kilgore Beverly Kilgore Estus M. Packer S. S. Evans Wells McEntire Wells McEntire, Jr England Germany Army Air Forces Bishop Orville Neeley Adeline Fortie Iris Hawkes

Trousseau Tea Honors Dayton Bride

Mrs Lester Call, a recent bride formerly Miss Ardene Nelson, was honored at a trousseau tea hosted by her mother Mrs Clarence Nelson. About 130 guests gathered at the home of Mrs Earl Kirkbride in Dayton as flowers filled the rooms and guests signed the guest book.

Lester- Call Clarence Nelson Call Ardene Nelson Earl Kirkbride Dayton James Call Leah Jensen Bernice Mickelson Mardene Porter Lucille Nelson Trousseau Kirkbride Gwen Mortenson Marilyn Vivian Call

Lettermen Honor Departing Coach At Social

The Preston high School Lettermen club honored departing coach Joe Johnson at Hanna's tea rooms with a hot turkey dinner. Superintendent Harland Simmons praised Johnson, and a gift of appreciation was presented as Johnson spoke briefly.

Lettermen Preston High School Hanna’s Joe Johnson Salt Lake City Harland Simmons Frank Condie Johnson Simmons Mr. Johnson

Lovely Trousseau Display Precedes Delores Hansen Wedding

A August 12 tea at Mrs. Chris ten Hansen’s home showcased Delores Hansen’s trousseau before her August 14 ceremony in the Logan temple. About 100 guests viewed gowns, signed a guest list, and offered best wishes as summer arrangements filled the rooms.

Trousseau Christen Hansen Hansen Delores Logan Temple Dan J. Auger Wm. H. Auger Preston Vallejo California

Oneida MIA to Hold Convention Next Tuesday

Oneida MIA plans a convention on Tuesday evening September 4 at 7:30 in the Fourth Ward. Stake officers stake presidency stake high council advisors ward bishops and counselors and others are invited. Theme for 1945 46 A More Vital and Colorful M A will be outlined with departmental classes a one act play demonstrations light refreshments and social to follow.

Stake M.I.A Iard Stake High Council

Thatcher Shirley Callahan visiting in Ogden

Thatcher Shirley Callahan is visiting in Ogden with her aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Harry Sanders. Mrs Guy Harris shopped in Logan last Saturday. Lago area residents spent Sunday picking huckleberries. Elvin Meacham and infant son returned from Caribou Hospital last week. Mrs Brown, Mrs Frank Harris, Mrs Shirley Brown, and Mrs Bob Poulson of Soda Springs visited Lago with Mrs Louis Bitton. The Bittons hosted overnight guests from Ogden and San Diego. Val Bitton, in Navy service, is on leave in Ogden with his parents.

Shirley . Callahan Ogden Harry Sanders Guy- Harris Logan Lago & Vicinity Elvin ‘ ‘Meacham & Infant Son Caribou Hospital Mrl. Brown Frank Harris Shirley Brown Bob Poulson Soda Springs Lago Louis Bitton Welland. Bitton Val. Bitton San Diego California Val Navy Calfornia

Society Notes From Salt Lake City Visit and Local Guests

Swan and Mrs Forrest Beckstead with their small daughter visited Salt Lake City to spend time with friends and relatives. Carmen Hadley is home a week to rest after a major operation, staying with her parents Mr and Mrs J A Hadley. Mrs Ida Haley Mrs Veil Randall and daughter Judy visited Logan for a day. A wedding shower was held for Mildred Denney who wed last week. she has worked in Salt Lake City for two years. Mr and Mrs W E Millard dined with Mr and Mrs William Williams. Ed Quigley of New Dale was an overnight guest at William Millard's home. Mrs John Walker of Los Angeles and Miss Bertha Kendall from Salt Lake City with Mr and Mrs Theone Kendall and Mr and Mrs William Williams and their sons from Thatcher visited en route to Denver.

Weaver Deer Cliff Inn Kintlie Johnson Salt Lake City Lilian Bountiful Alta, Dunkley Atha‘’Call Tyra Bushell Los Angeles California Forrest Beckstead Carmen Hadley Carmen J A Hadley Ida Haley Veil Randall Judy Logan Mildred Denney Mildred EL ‘Millard William Williams Thatcher Ed Quigley New Dale William Millard John Walker Bertha Kendall Theone Kendall WH Millard Downata

Staples offered for machine fitting by store

A Staples store advertises a wide assortment of staples and offers to fit your machine if needed.

Linotype Operator Wanted at Citizen

Linotype operator position advertised by Citizen seeks experienced elderly men or women for part or full time work. Good pay offered. Also seeks young women to learn the trade with aim of securing a permanent, skilled career. Interested parties should contact the manager at the office.

Ahyora

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Club News Stella Boothe Social Relief Society Stake Relief Society Earl Hollingsworth A.T.F. Club Viola Merrill Joel Peterson Beth Kirwan Second Ward Melvin Westerberg Veda Sharp Gretta Corbridge Leo Peterson al Kircher R. R. Rewell J. J. Sanford Milon George Clara” Marie~Rowell Sanford George Professional Women’s Club M. O. Merrill Mae Geddes Colleen Kjar Nora Maughan Valetta Evans Eldora Maughan B.P.W Darlene Condie Anna Mae’ Palmer Raona Club Willow Park Newell Stephens Cleo Swenson C. M. Crabtree Smith Allen Bridge Scores Edith Hillstead Stephens Parley Swainston Sir Jack Swainston San Diego Naval Station Jolly Jills Dean Sant Mary. Bergquist Alice Morning Kliss Davis Wanda, Jenkins Rada Sybil Newman Gwen Choules Maryelita George Ruth Kearl Helen’ Greaves Gloris Gott Newman Kirwan Bride George Carter H. Earl Barr Utah Bunco Bair Merrill J. I. Smith Mesa Arizona Smith Vera Merrill Paul Hollingsworth Master Hollingsworth Jennie Swainston Beatrice Swainston Swainston Jar Dale Thompson Ladies Service Club Dora Maughan Franklin County Citi Zen Plant Oneida. Mia Swan Coat Penney Chesterfield Melton
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