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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1948

Page

4

Grace area leader Lewis Pond remembered for service

The obituary notes Lewis Pond served on the Grace school district board, led the Grace high school board, headed the Young Men's Mutual Improvement association in Bannock stake, and was a high councilman for 11 years. He earned the silver beaver in 1947 for 30 years in scouting and held NFLA secretary roles for Bannock, Bear Lake, and Caribou counties for 11 years.

Grace Independent Grace High School Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association of Bannock Stake Fox Pond Grace National Farm Loan Association NFLA Bannock Bear Lake Caribou

Grace mayor and Idaho legislator laid to rest

Local obituary notes the passing of a longtime Grace leader who served as city mayor for two terms and represented Bannock County in the Idaho state legislature. He held Lions Club posts including district governor and director. Survived by eight siblings, eight grandchildren, and children in Ohio, Soda Springs, Grace, and Idaho Falls. Funeral today at Bannock stake tabernacle with burial in Grace Cemetery.

Idaho Falls Casper W. Pond Flora Wright Pocatello

Saddler to Fight Chipman in Six Round Pro Bout

The program lists a six round main bout Saddler versus Chipman, both KO specialists with recent knockout streaks. Also on the card are a six rounder featuring Jay Ferguson Ogden versus Tommy Fair, plus two four round preliminaries. Tickets go on sale Monday at the Preston Bike shop and three billiard halls.

Saddler Chipman Jay Ferguson Ogden Tommy Fair Chicago Ferguson Dale Panter Preston

Aaron Hill Dies in Dayton After 14 Years in Utah

Aaron Hill of Dayton died in 1908 after relocating from Tren ton. He was an elder in the Dayton church and ward teacher. Survived by his wife, five children A Douglas Hill Edes D Hill Vernice Kingsford Mary Mickelsen James L Hill, eight grandchildren, and siblings Sarah Winn Susie Smith Roy Hill May Reed Melba Seamons. Interment followed in Dayton Cemetery by Richards and Sons mortuary.

Logan Dayton Trenton Hill A. Douglas Hill Edes D. Hill Murray Vernice Kingsford Ogden Mary Mickelsen James L. Hill Sarah Winn Susie Smith Roy Hill Salt Lake City May Reed Smithfield Melba Seamons Richards and Sons Mortuary

Idaho Senator Backing Wallace Rhetoric Alarms Democrats

The piece criticizes Glen Taylor for backing Wallace and opposing the Marshall Plan arguing it shifts funds to territories under Soviet influence. It contends most Idaho Democrats fear inde pendence moves and warn against aiding Russia while Wallace proposes larger expenditure and specific deployment.

Idaho U.S Wallace Russia Glen Taylor United States Senate

Rotary founder questions town growth and shared purpose

Mr. Carver spoke on Rotary shaping communities and personal growth. He said life in the valley offers balance of riches and people, emphasizing service, fellowship, and the need for each member to give. Rotary is a school that makes men real and connected to the world.

Logan Preston Mr. Carver Rotary Carver Rotary Club

Unclear List of Names in Red Cross Notice

A fragmented OCR line lists numerous individuals and locales including Glendale Riverdale Mink Creek Cleveland Banida Oxford Clifton Oneida Station and several Mrs. and Mr. names without a cohesive event or action described. The text appears as partial names connected to Red Cross affiliations or notices.

Glendale W F Rindlisbaker Riverdale Gus Olson Glencoe Freeman Jensen Mink Creek Melvin Kirby Treasureton Clyde Condie Mound Valley Greene Wells Winder Fred Anderson Cleveland Joe Christensen Banida Thompson Hatch Oxford B. H. Winward Clifton Alma Bowden Dayton Ethyl Bastian Weston J—Leslie_Hobbs

Band Benefit Noted With Virginia Cher rington and Others

Anna Moore hosts a band benefit featuring Virginia Cherrington Lola Albaugh and Marion Hull performing a number and accompanying minuet dancers. Camille Robinson presents clever readings Letetia Paull plays piano and Miss Blanche Hollingsworth serves as mistress of ceremonies.

Anna Moore Virginia Cherrington Lola Albaugh Marion Hull Barber Shop Camille Robinson Letetia Paull Blanche Hollingsworth

Lions Club meeting tackles youth behavior influence

The Lions Club discussed youth lawlessness and outside influences such as radio films and books. Gene Scheib and other investigators accompanied Mr Shine to Preston. Police Chief Durwood Hull and Sheriff Lee Hansen were among guest officers introduced by club leaders Merlin Smith Don Greaves Paul Greaves and Ray Merrill. Franklin Lions members Cleo Chadwick Leonard Butterworth and Bill Corbridge attended as guests.

Shine Preston Gene Scheib Pocatello Durwood Hull Sheriff Lee Hansen Lions Merlin Smith Don Greaves Paul Greaves Ray Merrill The Franklin Lions Club Cleo Chadwick Leonard Butterworth Bill Corbridge

Wanona Hansen Plays Accordion Selections

Miss Wanona Hansen performed several accordion selections. The readable fragment notes Lyman Jenséni and Marvin Jorgen son in attendance.

Lyman Jenséni Marvin Jorgenson Wanona Hansen

Idaho Farm Insurance policy explained for farmers

George C. Yeates, former state farm bureau president and now manager of the Idaho Farm Insurance company, explained the policy for farmers and stated that after the company continued to provide coverage or services.

George C. Yeates State Farm Bureau Idaho Farm Insurance Company

County Farm Institute Concludes Amid Music and Growth

The report notes nine months of operation yielding 5 000 policy holders and capital growth to 270 000 dollars. Elda Garlson leads singers, with musical selections featured. Several hundred farmers attend the final institute session after afternoon sectional meetings, Albert Moser as county farm bureau president and Frank Gilbert as this year’s chairman.

Elda Garlson Albert Moser County Farm Bureau Frank Gilbert

Two-Day Meet Praised For Strong Messages By Visiting Leaders

A two day gathering drew strong praise from audiences as visiting leaders delivered outstanding messages emphasizing progress and significance.

For Sale New Spark Oil Heater and Enamel Coal Range

For sale items include a new Spark oil heater and an enameled coal range. Contact Dr. L. V. Merrill. Also wanted dish washer for permanent employment at Paul's cafe. Street notice fragment.

Paul's Cafe Stic

Auction Notice for Milking Machine and Rubber Parts

Fragments describe a sale listing for a three tube claw type McCormick Deering milking machine unit in first class condition with all new rubber. Names given include Robert Burton, Grace, Ida. Contact appears as Denis vat State Liquor Dispensals or tel honé 0197 F4.

McCormick Deering Milking Machine Condh Robert Burton Grace Ida

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