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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1944

Page

6

Ward Reunion Delights with Span of Political and Social Events

A lively ward gathering in Limage TM marked by a varied program including solos by Ruby Adama and Ina Bingham, skits by Billy Reed Tanner and David Nash, and a Grand Old Flag tableau. About 200 members enjoyed a dinner and the Gold and Green ball with Shirley Adams named queen.

Ward Limage Ward Chapel Ruby Adama Brent Nash Ina- Bingham Billy- Reed Tanner David A. Nash Erma Jean. Hobbs Bou Lou Hobbs Little - Gladys” Bingham Richard Nash Misa Betty Barbara Funk Preston Carl Bingham Reed Taylor Brent Nash Shirley ‘Adams Leslie Hobbs Ruth’ ,Stevenson Rehaees

Political race hints and local notices in Franklin and Cache counties

The report notes potential candidates for state governor including Milt Horsley of Soda Springs and Phil Evans of Preston with no firm announcements. It also mentions Cleo Swanson being considered for State Auditor and ongoing local events such as a ballroom dance, ward queen selection for a stake, and an Era subscription chart update with a February 22 deadline.

Milt Horsley Soda‘ ‘Springs Elvic Idaho Phil Evans Preston Cleo Swanson Upstate Franklin Ward Dansante Orchestra Logan Utah Ward Era Era

Sailor Nelson Leaves on 30 Day Leave for San Francisco

Sheldon Nelson of Weston son of Mr and Mrs Ray Nelson departs for San Francisco to report back to his Navy ship after a 30 day leave. He has spent 18 months in the South West Pacific and was extensively entertained by friends and relatives during his time home.

Sheldon Nelson U. S. ‘Navy Ray Nelson Weston San Francisco Horns South West Pacific laSehman Nelson Weston High School Gordon Fennesbeck Vance Campbell Francis Nelson Beaman Nelson Ogden Arlyn Bowles

Freight Train Hits Track Driver Unhurt

Dayton driver narrowly escaped a collision when a northbound freight train struck his 1938 Chevrolet truck at a crossing south of Weston depot. He had returned from Wellaville Utah with 110 empty milk cans and the rear of the cart was hit, scattering cans for yards. the truck was not overturned and sustained limited damage. Sheriff H L Hansen reported the scene.

Sylvan Gall of Dayton Weston Depot Call Wellaville Utah Earl Kirkbride H.L. Hansen

Typhoid Fever Fatal To Soldier Overseas

Private Vaughan El dridge Johnson died from typhoid fever while stationed in New Guinea. Born February 8, 1917 in Rupert, he moved to Weston after his parents died. He attended Weston High School and joined the service in 1943, serving five months in New Guinea. Memorial services are being arranged in the Weston ward.

Vaughan Véuhey el ‘Dridge Johnson New Guinea Nephi Jensen Weston Johnson Rupert Horace LA Johnson Sith Jensen Yau Weston High New “Guinea England Ogden Merie

Nelson brothers travel to Chadron after serious truck wreck

Vern Nelson of Glendale and Earl Nelson of Preston left Sunday for Chadron Nebraska to stand with their brother Oliver who was injured in a truck collision. Early reports described a brain concussion but later indicated he had regained consciousness and was slightly improved.

Vern Nelson Glendale Earl ‘Nelson Preston Chadron Nebraska Oliver

Preston Indians Narrowly Edge Soda Springs Thriller

Preston Indians lose to Soda Springs 38 37 in a tense showdown. Pickett hit the first of two late shots but missed the second while Soda Springs' Junior Condie scored twenty for the standout performance. Captain Milton Johnson was sidelined due to Navy exam duties.

Soda Springs Preston Indians Preston Pickett Junior Condie Soda Thornancy Milton Johnson Navy Seattle

Franklin Village Reaches Fourth War Loan Quota

Franklin Lions Club sponsored a bond drive led by Floyd Robinson and Clyde Little Dyke. The village surpassed its quota by reaching 16 176 dollars, exceeding the 16 000 dollar target.

Franklin Village Floyd Robinson Clyde Littledyke The Franklin Lions Club

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