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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1956

Page

8

Local families gather for visits and hospital news

Mr and Mrs Roy Helman and family from Salt Lake City visited Mrs Kate Anderson's home over the weekend. Walter Hatch underwent medical treatment and was operated on Tuesday morning. Several relatives including Jerold Hatch and Kenny Hatch traveled to visit in Ogden and Salt Lake. Church events and temple sessions were noted, with residents attending lessons and gatherings in Clifton Downey and Logan.

usRoy Helmandollar Salt Oxford Kate Anderson Walter iHatch Jerold Hatch Walter Hatch Hatch Annie Qaverl Kendall Glen Shaker Lavona Logan The Temple the Capital Theatre Ed Evans Inkom Henry Jensen Glenden Jensen Elwood Mer ‘Baker Glen Baker Robert Baker Downey Annie C. Hatch Sarnday James Kirkbride Franklin Ernest. Olson Pocatello Curtis Cox Eldred Olson Olson Carolyn Cox Thompson Hatch Steven Ogden Orin Hatch Warren and Allen Keith Hatch Delbert Holden Salt Lake Elizabeth Hatch Karl Kendall

Mink Creek Christmas Visitors and School News

Residents of Mink Creek share New Year greetings with extended families in Salt Lake City Preston and Tracy California. Local students travel for studies at BYU Rexburg and Utah State while relatives visit from Ogden Pocatello Provo and Denver. Community meetings and holiday visits mark the season as families gather and news spreads through the area.

Holidays Draw Local Families Together in Toppenish

Fairview Mr and Mrs Urwen Larsen hosted relatives over Christmas in Toppenish Washington. Numerous households from Hagerman Ogden Moscow Preston Pocatello and Salt Lake City joined dinners and gatherings with extended families including the Larsens Choules Hinckley Hyde and Bheitler families during the holiday period.

Urwen Larsen Toppenish Wash Dorrell Larsén Wiliam Choules Hagerman Alma-Choules Earl Neeley Ogden Vern Cole Min Trya ‘Larsen William , Hall Hinckley George Hyde Lynn ,Larsen Jerry Bheiler Zeffa Peterson Preston William Harris Herbert ‘Poteet Peterson Spencer Condie Pocatello Perry Orval Harris Bertha Whittle Merlin‘ T Whittle Oand Royal Wilson Angus Beehise William * Hanna Provo Qtr Mermitt Seattle’ Sea Yend Brent Biss Joséph Logan Wilso Camrad’ “Saunders Cand Ampbel Boise Robert Oliverson Salt. Lake Merlin Rawelings Reed Merrill Baby Seattle Jenentitha Barling F H Sonia Slane Ana Divs Sd. Cole Apt Bae

Idaho 4 H Youths Honored for Leadership and Projects

Five 4 H Club members from Idaho received state wide recognition in 1955 for 4 H Community Relations and Leadership work. Robert Brock and Nancy Johann of Genesee and Lenore earned honors with certificates from Gene Autry and the Wrigley Co. Others include Larry Berreth of Tensed and Jeneal Wattenbarger of Idaho Falls. Each member accumulated multiple projects, demonstrations, talks, and news items during their years in 4 H Cooperative Extension programs. Ruth Meyers of Jerome was named State Entomology winner for 1955 with a Hercules Powder Co. watch awarded for the honor.

Robert Brock Nancy “Johéhin Lenore Nancy Johann Geneseé Gene Autry Wm. Wrigley Jr., Co Robert Eee Farm and Home Richard Casner Grace ‘Yenni Migs_Johann Wuaeee Genesee Home Economics and Genesee Agricultural George Erickson Dervaine Erickson Larry Berreth Tensed Jeneal Wattenbarger Idaho Falls Edward Foss Wilson Wilson and Co Larry Jeneal Was &Nior Saciee Jn Lloyd Russell River Jengal Widde Ruth Meyers Jerome Hercules Powder Co Ruth Ruths

Community Holiday Guests at Gilbert and Hall Families

Local residents and relatives gathered for holiday visits and home gatherings. Several couples and families including the Wiser, Bowles, Jensen, Poteet, Gilbert, Hall, and Cole households hosted and hosted extended family from California, Kimberly, and BYU Moscow, with students returning to their schools after the holidays.

Dennis Hall Bryce Jensen William Arris Herb Poteét Vand Cleve Spencer Winn Wendell Ramlings Dallas-Gibert Barlow Gilbert Larry Sand Herbert” Poteetara California William Harwis Lynn Larsen Cleve-Badily Moscow

Banida Community Sunday School Notes and Local Visits

A Banida junior Sunday school talk by David Bell and senior talks by John Manning are noted along with recognitions of Connie Gregresen Jeddie Geddes and Louene Cole. Mira Gibson of Winder spent a weekend with Lorra ine and Valdrie Miles while Joseph A Christensen family hosted visits and ferrying to Tooele for a funeral. The Sparks family return from a three week military furlough and a Primary dance closed the ward activities.

David Bell Connie Gregresen Jeddie Geddes Louene Cole John Manning Mira Gibson Winder Lorraine Valdrie Miles Joe J. Christ‘Jensen Salt Lake City Joseph A. Christensen Arlene Miles Farrell Sparks Armed Forces Elee Tex Eregersens William Sparks Banida Tooele John’ Reed Reed Fern Carver Anna Swank Coy Manning Itherward Recreation

4 H Alumni Honored for Service State Recognition

Dr. Boyd A. Martin of Moscow Idaho, a former 4 H member for seven years in Lewis County, is selected by the State Extension Service to receive a National 4 H Alumni Recognition award. He has taught at Idaho and Stanford, serves as dean, and has authored articles while contributing to civic and scholarly organizations.

Taaho State Boyd A. Martin Moscow Will Wanatva Hrrnitohad Aac Vyrgas Er Olin Mathieson’ Chemical Corporation Martin Wasa Lewis County Uth University ‘of Idaho Stanford University College of Letters and’ Science Drn Martin National ‘Municipal Review Borah ‘ ‘Foundation Western -Political’ Science Association American Association The United Nations Coopera

Genealogical meeting duties and Sunday talks listed

The genealogical committee oversaw a Sunday night meeting January first with E A Swann in charge. Speakers included Joséph A Christensen Gwen Gréger sen and Joy J Christensen. Joyce Gréersene sang a song. Dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Cecil Miles included Wilbur Gregersen and family of Pocatello Arthur Mineer and girls of Midvale and Heber Allen of TAGSD. Mr and Mrs W Geddes and girls returned from Las Vegas for James Geddes wedding reception after visiting relatives. C L Miles and daughters Arlene and Lois attended the Swan Lake meeting January first.

E.A. “Swann Joséph A. Christensen Gwen Grégersen Joy J Christensen Joyce Gréersene Cecil Miles Wilbur Gregersen C. L. ‘Miles Arlene Lois Swan Lake

Sacajawea DUP Plans First Meeting of New Year

The Sacajawea DUP will hold its first meeting of the new year on Thursday January 12 at 4715 V at the home of Mrs Dalton E Hunt. Members are urged to attend to start the year with good attendance.

Sacajawea, Dup Dalton E. Hunt

Preston Lions Club Ladies Night Christmas Party

The Preston Lions Club held its annual Ladies Night Christmas Party on December 23 in the courthouse basement. About 180 were seated for dinner and an excellent program chaired by Dr. Leo Hawkes with Keith Christensen as master of ceremonies. Santa visited and gave gifts to the ladies to conclude the evening.

Preston Lions Club Leo Hawkes Keith .Christensen

Joint P TA Meetings Scheduled for Monday

PTA meetings will be held Monday evening at 8 in the high school auditorium. Dr. E Av Jacobser, former dean of education at USAC, will speak on the junior high school problem in Preston. A question and discussion period will follow. All parents are urged to attend.

E. Av. Jacobser Department of Education USAC Preston

Weekend Visits Mentioned By Utah Families

Mr and Mrs Keith Taylor of Salt Lake City spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred E Porter and family. Georgia Porter visited her brother and wife in Ogden while Yanny Porter of Salt Lake City stayed with his parents. Neale Stone spent a few days with his mother and her husband. Howard Glover hosted Raymond Naef and son from Preston for the weekend. Madge and Anna Lou Johnson of Treasureton and Devers Burbank were Sunday guests of the Porters. A New Year dance was held in the ward with pie and ice cream sold and a large crowd attending.

Percy Kelle Salt Lake City Art Gunderson Percy” Keller Don Gunderson Sree Ayere Annie Keller Ronnie Tracy, Calif Percy Keller Keller Lorin Smith Tracy Thomas Levy Preston Anna Swenson Marcia Keller Provo Byu Tony Jensen Mahalia Jensen Ricks College Rexburg Guy’ Smith Bill ‘Crane Anna Wilde Mink Creek Jesson Elizabeth Hansen Iby Sarah Rasmussen Vera “Jensen George Jensen Utah Frank G. Jensen Alma Rigby Ogden Ralso Annie Jones Sunshine Terrace Jones Frank Jensen Freaman Jensen Ricky Angus Valeda Jensen Lehi Stanley - ‘Peterson Donna Jensen American Fork Atl HoMday Moosman Othé’ Moosman Grace Roger * Moosman Miss DeVonna San Diego Calif John ‘Hayes Hayes -Mormerly Ardis Han- Sen Dieteeith U.S. Navy Fanny “Holohan Jrantsville Wilford Nelson and Airs Kyle Nelson Keith Taylor Salt Lake, City Fred E. Porter Georgia Rose Porter Rey Yanny Porter Salt “Lake City Anna “Lou . Johnson

Frozen goods sales cited in department store report

A fragmented note discusses total sales in a chain’s department stores with references to pet items and an expected figure around 23 dollars. Mentions dates and years but details are unclear.

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