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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1954
Page
11
Daniel Johnson and family joined Mrs Blanche Christensen's vocal students recital in Salt Lake City. The party also attended a sacrament meeting in the Hills ward and later visited the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith.
Miss Nada Fackrell and Eugene H Hall united in marriage Nov 24 at the Logan LDS temple in double ring rites. A reception and wedding breakfast followed the ceremony with family members and friends in attendance amid flowers, lace and chandeliers.
Mr and Mrs Grant Lewis celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house in Franklin. More than 300 guests attended hosted by children Hilda Olsen Dallas Lewis LaNay Lewis Earl Lewis Estelle Smith William Lewis and relatives from Richmond Seattle and Preston. Music by granddaughters Tamra Gloria Sheila Kay Lewis Paula Stocks and Melburn Stocks accompanied the cake cutting and family dinner.
A low-flying jet over Chehalis Washington spooked turkeys being moved between fields. Panic sent birds into a creek where many drowned or suffocated. Goebel estimated total losses at about 2500 dollars.
Adean Fellows and Shirley Anderson led refreshments with help from Nellie Hendrickson Judy Baur Evelyn Edgley Sharon Thomas and Helen Harris. July and Sharon Peter sen are nieces of the bride. The couple’s guests paid tribute with a silver tray thank-you. Lynn FackreH acted as master of ceremonies as Marilyn Davis sang with her mother Mrs. William A. Davis. An instrumental trio included Anna Moore Reva Mae Merrill and Marilou Moser. The bride, now Mrs Hall, works in a law office with Ben B Johnson and Dell W Smith. Mr Hall, a former Brigham Young University student, attends USAC. The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas and will reside in Preston.
Mrs George Paull presented a piano recital by her students on two evenings last week. Performers included Linda Nielsen and Carolyn Craner among others from Preston Downey and Grace areas with pieces showcased in solos and duos.
Mrs. Frank S. Stevens hosted a Friday evening miscellaneous shower for Nancy Root of Pocatello ahead of her upcoming marriage. Guests played bug and prizes went to Mrs. Elvin Kelly Mrs. Fenton Larsen and Mrs. Earl Davis. A luncheon followed. Present were Joseph Malmberg Harry Monroe Fenton Larsen Earl Davis and Fred Davis of Preston Theodore Courtney Robert Stevens Carl Smith and Elvin Kelly of Pocatello. Miss Root received many gifts.
Traveling entertainer Harry Albacker told police the thief who took his suitcase in Hagerstown was in for a surprise. The bag held a 60 pound, 10 foot spytion used in his act.
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