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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1947

Page

8

Cache Valley Scout Council announces new chairmen

President Henry R Hurren announced the council's executive board for the coming year naming chairmen for organization and extension J R Johnson camping and activities Dr John Carlisle leadership training Dr Winslow Whitney Smith advancement and court of honor Supt J W Kirbride finance H B Hunsaker health and safety and senior scout athletics Dr L V Wilson senior scouting Dr R W Roskelley publicity and public relations N D Salisbury silver beaver nominating committee New executives board members include Br David R Cutler Preston Dr L V Wilson Logan Dr Ezra W Cragan Lewiston Mack Budge Logan John O Hughes Mendon Henry R Cooper Logan Joseph E MacGinnis Logan P H Baughman Logan Dr R W Roskelley Smithfield Mayor Willard Hansen Smithfield Dr R V Larsen Smithfield Supt Lloyd M Theurer Providence Commissioner Parley G Hall Wellsville Lt Col Een B Blair Logan Willard Pawzen Logan Dr Winslow Whitney Smith Logan A monthly board meeting at scout head quarters in Logan on the second Tuesday is planned except July and August An additional field scout executive was approved The next board meeting will be Tuesday Feb 11 Weiser-Carbon monoxide escaped from a bulky exhaust sp pipe connection nearly proved fatal to eight school boys and girls driving to a basketball game recently All eight required hospital attention

H. Loran Blood J. R. Johnson John Co. Carlisle Winslow Whitney Smith J. W. Kirbride H. B. Hunsaker L. V. Wilson R. W. Roskelley N. D. Salisbury David R. Cutler Preston L V. Wilson Logan Ezra W. Cragan Lewiston Mack Budge John O. Hughes Mendon Henry R. Cooper Joseph E. MacGinnis P. H. Baughman Smithfield Willard Hansen R. V. Larsen Lloyd M. Theurer Providence Parley G. Hall Wellsville Een B. Blair Willard Pawzen Scout Wilbet Weiser

Power County Seat Named After Falls On the Snake River

American Falls Idaho was named for the 42 foot falls on the Snake River and served as a key Oregon Trail camping station. The original town relocated east after the irrigation dam, with the old site submerged. The area features Massacre Rock, elevation 4341 feet, and an 125 mile shoreline reservoir with 1.7 million acre feet storage. Idaho Power operates a 27000 kilowatt hydro plant below the dam and a noted fish hatchery lies near the old placer mine site.

Power County Falls On Snake River American Falls Massacre Rock

Mound Valley Social Notes and Local Events

Mound Valley residents visit relatives in Ogden and Preston while Miss Roma Bennett wins the Mound Valley M I A Gold and Green ball queen title at Cleveland church house. Jean McGregor remains bedridden with rheumatic fever as community groups and visitors fill a busy week with gatherings, bridge games, and centennial programs.

Howard Nelson Ogden Nancy McGregor Mound Valley M.I.A Cleveland Church House Roma Bennett Jean McGregor Gerald Nuffer Moscow M. G. Nuffer Preston Mark Carter J. D. MrGregor J. “T. Bedingfield Grace Wells P. McGregor Sarah’ Spencer LaRue Wright USAC Bertha Kendall Salt Lake Wm. Williams Theon Kendall Annie Williams

Miss Geraldine Meek Hosts Skating Party At Jefferson Ice Pond

Miss Geraldine Meek hosted a skating party at the Jefferson ice pond last Monday for a group of boys and girls. After an hour of fun they moved to the Meek home for games and refreshments.

Geraldine Meek Jefferson Ice Pond Meek Home

Stake Fireside and Social Gatherings in Local Ward

Sunday night conference fireside held in the recreational hall of the stake house with Barbara Chouies in charge. A vocal trio and piano piece entertained as Elder Kimball spoke on marriage. Followed by refreshments for 150 provided by Second Ward gleaners. Friday afternoon social hosted by Mrs Olive r Hansen with needlework and luncheon for 10. A series of family and community gatherings including pinochle night, a birthday dinner party for E A Crockett and Quin Crockett, a sleigh ride with chili and spudnut luncheon, and a bridge party with prizes for Adele Larsen and Jennie Weaver.

Franklin Stake Barbara Chouies Stake Gleaner Elnora Fletcher Shirley * Palmer Clarice Condie DeWitt Swain Ston Elder Kimball Council of Twelve Second Ward Gleaners LaRue LeRae Kendall Shirley Gill LaVere Chatterton Darlene Hart Anna Hansen Adele Larsen Jennie Weaver E. A. Crockett Quin Crockett Russell* Crockett P.” H. Edgley Clyde, Crockett Provo Second Ward

Ice Skating Party Hosted by F H A Girls

The F H A girls entertained the F A boys with an ice skating party on the high school pond last Thursday Jan 23. An all ages dinner followed for eighty members prepared by social committee with Jeannine Beckstead as chair.

F. A Jeannine Beckstead Twila Rawlings Sandra Choules Maryn K. Swainston Oretta Carlson Shelba Thomas William Cranes Lincoln Orme Shirley Henderson

Recruiting Sergeant in Preston Each Wednesday

Sergeant Bowen of the U S Army Recruiting Service will be in Preston at the chamber of commerce office each Wednesday from 11 am to 4 pm to answer questions about enlisting. Enlistments are open for 18 months, two or three years, with G I rights benefits still available for those who join now.

Sn. Bowen U. S. Army Recruiting Service Preston U. S. Army Bowen Chamber of Commerce

Cecil Lloyd Joins Bridger Social Unit at BYU

Cecil Lloyd son of Mr and Mrs E H Lloyd of Preston was pledged to the Bridger social unit at Brigham Young University. The report lists his affiliation among recent pledges to the BYU organization.

Cecil Lloyd Bridger E. H. Lloyd Preston Brigham Young University

Student Lloyd Graduates, Active Athlete and Honor Student

The report notes Lloyd graduated in 1948 from Preston High School where he excelled in athletics and student activities. He was a trackman in 1946 and earned honors. Now a BYU freshman, he majors in journalism.

Office of Lloyd Preston High School Ties BYU

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Cache Council Henry R Hurren Cache Valley Council Roy Scotty America Couucil Hurren Archie Wright Voice In National Farm Loan Association Clifford Warr Sec Treas First Security Bank Bldg Idaho Conoco Continental Oil Company di &Fey Motor OL Lee Ea Sewing Bill Harris Martha Larson Lynn Larson Stanford Larson Davis Carter Ernest Moore Ward Oro Me Boston OSTC Ram Nain Sikesan F.H.A Clifton Ruel ‘Keller Urias Keller Mink Creek Marguerite Henderson Frank T. Merrill A. E. Hollingsworth Frank Merrill, Jr Shirley Palmer Ford Service Tool Ford all _Jobal West Oneida
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