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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1947

Page

7

Christmas dinners and social events across home gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Hollingsworth hosted a chicken dinner for grandson Howard with relatives from Ogden Utah Thatcher and local guests. Edwin Crockett entertained family for Christmas Day joining Russell Crockett Edgley Quinn Crockett. Merrill hosts Boise visitors for Friday dinner. Pickwick club held a Christmas dancing social December 27 in the court house with decorations by the arranging ladies and light refreshments.

H. A. Hollingsworth Howard Earl Hollingsworth Don Anderson Karen Maree Ogden Utah Walt Barthlome DeMar Thatcher Keith Bergquist Edwin Crockett Russell Crockett P. H. Edgley Quinn Crockett Pickwick Club Court House Aston Merrill Roma Hawkes Venna Richards Bessie Hawkes Randall Cafe Lion Club Charles Kline Rubo Dunn Earl Nelson Lions Harland Simmons Keith Campbell Lyle Shipley Dan Johnson

Thelma Drury Becomes Mrs Jack Dean Alfred

Thelma Drury daughter of Henry and Mrs Drury married Jack Allred son of Mr and Mrs Guy Allred at the Logan LDS Temple on December 28. President Christiansen officiated, the couple planned a honeymoon north after a Lions Club Christmas party and a county agents office return for Thelma. Allred recently returned from 18 months in the army and service in Germany.

Thelma Drury Henry Drury Jack Allred Guy Allred Logan Lds Temple Christiansen North Foll Blue Bird Allred Germany

Game Officials Prepare For Idaho Wildlife Meetings

Fishermen and hunters in Idaho anticipate two pivotal gatherings shaping 1947 wildlife policy. The Idaho Wildlife Federation convenes in Boise January 11 12 with about 200 delegates from five districts. Topics include license fees fishing regulations and reports on birds big game and fish. The State Fish and Game Commission meets January 13 in Boise with two new members George Moody and R G Cole joining existing members.

Idaho Idaho Wildlife Federation Boise Theo H Wegener Owyhee Hotel Commission State Fish and Game Commission George [Moody Calder R G Cole

Fatalities Down As Idaho Hunters Increase

Idaho reports fewer gunshot deaths in 1946 despite a 25 percent rise in big game hunters. James O. Beck, director of the fish and game department, notes most fatalities stemmed from hunters firing at others by mistake or accidental discharge. He emphasizes continued safety campaigns and urges stronger resolve to end hunting accidents.

Idaho James O. Beck Fish and Game Department Beck

Idaho commission to elect officers for 1947

Walter Fiscus of Potlatch Paul Thoman of Twin Falls and Alton R Howell of Idaho Falls named as members. The commission will elect officers. A L Trada of Coeur d Alene, term expired December, was chairman in 1946. C J Westcott of Boise resigned as secretary. Activities of 1946 will be reviewed and plans for 1947 outlined by James Q Beck department director.

Walter Fiscus Potlatch Paul Thoman Twin Falls Alton R Howell Idaho Falls A. L. Trada Coeur d’Alene C. J. Westcott Boise James QO. Beck

Statewide campaign to promote firearm safety continues

About 75,000 hunters participated in the season with the game department and sportsmen promoting safe firearm handling. A campaign using billboards and bumper strips with the slogan Dont Shoot til Youre Sure was widely distributed and will expand next year, Beck said.

Beck

Ogden Family Christmas Visit Attends with Local Hosts

Mr and Mrs Don Anderson and daughter of Ogden Utah visited for Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Clue Greaves and Mr and Mrs Ronald Bairc, sharing holiday time with local families.

Don Anderson Ogden, Utah Clue Greaves Ronald Bairc

Hart Family Visitors From Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs Adelbert Mickey Hart and Mr and Mrs E H Hart with daughter Jocelyn of Salt Lake City were weekend guests in Preston visiting relatives and friends.

Adelbert Mickey Hart E. H Hart Jocelyn.ail Salt Lake City Preston

Surplus Property Unit Visits Preston for War Veterans

A regional War Assets Administration team explains the Surplus Property Act to Preston World War II veterans and offers on site certification to buy government surplus. Meetings in Preston January 9 10 and other towns follow with offices in Boise and Salt Lake.

Preston War Assets Administration Salt Lake Idaho Boise WAA Court House

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Mrs. C. B. Merrill and Son Micheal F. T Merrill Jack Dean Alfred Sway Squeaks Af Roy Montpellier Soda Springs Malad Ays Terry Cretonnes
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