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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1950

Page

11

Double Wedding in Logan Temple For Knapp and Groneman Brides

Miss Louise Knapp and Miss Charlene Groneman wed in a Logan temple ceremony on February 16. Owen Parkinson and Kenneth Knapp were the grooms in a ceremony officiated by Pres ident ElRay Christiansen. The couples plan homes in Mapleton and Grantsville after honeymoons in southern Utah and Arizona.

Louise Knapp Charlene Groneman Logan Temple Owen Parkinson Kenneth” Knapp ElRay Christiansen

Mrs Louise Medford Dies After Long Illness

Louise Lenore Peterson Medford 77 died Feb 6 after an extended illness in Caribou county hospital. Born July 11 1872 in Sweden she lived in Grace and Thatcher most of life. Survived by two daughters Mrs Leatha Ellis Soda Springs and Mrs Bell Smith Grace and son Rulon Medford Tonasket Wash plus six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial Thatcher cemetery under Richards and Son Mortuary direction.

Grace Lds Ward Louise. Lenore Peterson Medford Caribou County

Swann to Serve Church in Mission Field

Nathan Kay Swann son of Mrs Elma Swann will be honored at a testimonial in the Persian fourth ward chapel next Sunday at 2 p m. He enters the mission home in Salt Lake City March 6 and will serve in the northern states mission with Chicago headquarters. Speakers include George E Burgi J Clifford Forsgren and Rulon M Keller bishop. Seventh ward choir and Mr and Mrs Lavon provide music.

Missionary Talk by Mrs Lettie Condie and Mrs Clarice Porter

Larson, Mrs Lettie Condie and Mrs Clarice Porter participate in a missionary event with a brief talk announced. The meeting will feature their perspectives and reflections as part of the program.

LeRoy Balls Called to Canadian Mission

LeRoy C. Balls son of Mr and Mrs Lyman Balls of Dayton has accepted a call to serve a mission in the northern California field. He will enter the mission home in Salt Lake City on Monday March 6 for preparatory training. A farewell social is planned in Dayton Friday March 3 at 8 pm in honor of him and his brother Val Lyman Balls who recently left the southern states mission.

Knapp Franklin High School Northern States Brigham Young University Parkinson Preston High School England Grantsville LeRoy C. Balls Lyman Balls Dayton California Salt Lake City Dayton Ward Ball Val Lyman Balls Southern States Mission Field

University President Visits Franklin County Schools

Pres. J. E. Buchanan of the University of Idaho spoke to students at East Side and West Side high schools in Franklin County. It was his first appearance in the county, where he outlined Idaho’s education opportunities for post high school students and toured the new West Side high school Thursday afternoon.

Pres J. E. Buchanan University of Idaho East Side West Side Buchanan Franklin County State of Idaho New West Side High School

Dragons maintain early lead in district game

The Dragons led most of the game with a close score. Kent scored 11 points and Evans 10, while Jed Moser added eight and Harry Lemmon seven as Pi rates coach Leonard Johnson faces Pocatello in the district tournament. game four at 9 PM next Tuesday.

Dragons Kent Evans Jack Moser Jed Pirates Harry Lemmon Leonard Johnson Pocatello

Mrs Homer Johnson Hosts Bridge Social

Mrs Homer Johnson presided at a bridge social at her home last Wednesday evening. A light supper preceded play and the high score was won by Mrs Clifford Warr.

Homer” Johnson Clifford Warr

Nielsen couple heads to California to join daughter

Cleveland Bert Nielsen left Monday evening by bus to join his wife Vera Nielsen at their daughter's home Mrs Albert Lancaster in California. They plan to return in two or three weeks. Maynard Andresaen and family visited at Mr and Mrs Gene Paskins in Treasureton. Dan Campbell and daughter Lucie Ann spent Sunday at The Spates and J W Adams homes. Lloyd Panter and son Ted from Pocatello visited relatives Sunday. Dee Andreasen announced the family’s new baby.

Bert Nielsen Vera Nielsen Albert Lancaster California Maynard Andreasen Gene Paskins Treasureton Dan Campbell Lucie Ann Spates J. W. Adams Lloyd Panter Ted Pocatello Dee Andreasen

Local Families Report Weekend Visits and News

Family notices list numerous visits and travels among Preston area residents. Delos Bell and Brent visited relatives. Calvin Kingsbury spent the weekend in Salt Lake City. church plastering affected services. Theron Smith attended a school course in Hot Springs and traveled to Todd, California for a funeral. several others hosted and visited relatives in Preston, Grace, Mound Valley, and Franklin.

Preston ‘Hospital Delos Bell Brent Leland Pantey- Ae Calvin Kingsbury Salt Lake City Ariel Roholt Preston Mary Roholt Verl Nelson Paul Adams Maynard Andreasen Bruce Lowe Franklin Jepsen Glencoe Theron Junior Smith Hot Spring Ark Clark Gray Theron Smith Fawn Johnson Don Panter Mound Valley Charlott Panter Todi Calif Malcome Smith

Fines Totals $118 In Preston Police Record

This week’s Preston police report lists fines totaling 118 dollars for traffic violations. Hilton L Weille paid 53 dollars for reckless driving Parley Byington 53 dollars for the same offense Wayne Woolf 8 dollars for running a red light Mervil Bodily 1 dollar for double parking Don Lauthy 28 dollars with 3 dollars paid now and 25 dollars suspended for six months No arrests were recorded in the justice of the peace court this week.

Preston Hilton L. Weille Parley Byington Wayne Woolf Mervil Bodily Don Lauthy Justice of the Peace Court

Fulton Family Hosts Sinnett Guests Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fulton hosted a weekend visit from Mrs. Fulton's brother and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Sinnett and their daughter from Pocatello.

Robert Fulton Mrs. Fulton Virgil Sinnett Pocatello

Family Visit Highlights Holiday Weekend in Preston

Ellis Johnson and LaRa Earl of Bountiful spent the past weekend visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Johnson in Preston.

Ellis Johnson LaRa Earl of Bountiful Preston Mr. " Johnson Mrs Homer

Malad Dragons Defeat Pirates in Final Home Game

Malad defeats Pirates 34 to 29 in the final home game at the new West Side High gym. Dragons secure the win as the season ends on a high note for Malad.

Malad Pirates West Side High Gymnasium Dragons

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Mr. Knapp Harry Knapp Mapleton Miss Groneman Alton Groneman Provo Mr. Parkinson Parley Parkinson Miss Knapp Logan Monte's Il West 1St South Idaho Monte Aller Louise Medford Nathan Kay ‘Swann The 292Nd Quorum of Seventy Nathan Kay Nathan Kay Swann LeRoy Balls Mr. Balls USAC Mrs._Clifford Warr Cleveland Bushy - Smith Randy Keith Nielsen Grace Verl“Nelson Ora Smout Ted Rasmussen Lincoln Burton Gilbert Nelson Verl ‘Nelson Ray Wilker- of Joseph M. Viehweg Stark Bros Chest OF Drawers Preston Electric & Furniture CO State Phone Men's Army NTS Penney Dorianne
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