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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1944

Page

6

Preston Socials Mark Holiday Soldiers and Guests

Among Preston residents many service members returned from furloughs and duties. Reunions and visits filled homes as families welcomed relatives from Salt Lake City Ogden and Seattle. Navy Army Air Force and RAF personnel spent Christmas and New Year with kin and hosted holiday gatherings and dinners.

Allan Stephenson Ft ~Riley Kansas Preston RaMona ‘Stephenson Idaho Falls R. K. Campbell Elizabeth. Campbell Clema ‘Hammond Pway The State University Navy George Paull Salt Lake City William Hanna Emma Louise Hanna St. _Mary’s_of Ison Virginia Merrill Geraldine ~Merrill Salt ‘Lake City O.P. Merrill Ross ‘Nash Ogden Utah Merlin Smith George Doty Ruth Olsen Logan Wilda Campbell Thatcher Handley Milford Don Dahlquist Richard Tufts Ft "Lewis, Washington Trian Thomas Eagle Alyce Nancy Lee Long Beach California Thomas L. Boyle, Jr Larry Seattle Washington Dolan Condie Dolan Conda Idaho Joe Dunn Cheryl J. M. Green Boyle Home Dean M.hansen Gainsville Florida P. T. Hansen John Weir James L. Darney Tank Destroyer’ Company Louisiana Darrell Christensen Marines San Diego Willis Ellsworth Air Corps Ray C. Condie Army Air Force Caroline Condile Condie Noel ‘Condie Camp Hale Colo Clyde Amily Noel Clyde Condie

Social gatherings and visits mark year end in community circle

The column details Mrs Hendrickson Colleen Geddes hosting a progressive supper night. Mrs Greavey entertained for her husband’s birthday, guests dined at small tables then played pinochle. Seaman Jack Nelson spent leave with family before returning to Farragut. Multiple wrap party notices describe New Year events, who hosted, table settings, and scores in pinochle and rock games.

Malcom Denton SeaBee Rhode Island Ida “Beth~Ward T. Edward Howell Salt Lake City Salt Lake Ailiames Nebraska Ogden Clarence Corbridge Jack.Roe Gooding Fred, Corbridge Relia Mikesell Preston William B. Hanna Thomas Greawyea Vhonor Jack D. Nelson Farragut S E Nelson Bob Anderson Eugene Merrill Nelson Jack Bpent-thres Afton Wyo R. 8. Papworth Papworth Carl Robinson Apd Jack A . Soer Ane Relief Society Florence Gample Arthur Dursteller M. ‘Crabtree Floyd Palmér Smith Allen J. Neff Boothe George Egbert Cleo Jeanette Swenson R. B. Gibson William Garrett J. C.forsgren L. H. Larsen John Call James Call Tennessee Ardeen Nelson Clarence Nelson Arlo Bodily V. _D. Smart Weston Orchestra M ‘Men May Schwartz Ray Eck Lyle Taylor Vaughn Jensen Bishop Smart Ernest Beutler Dorothy Emma Robbins Ann Hansen Nora- Phil Lips Don Dalley Caroline Tone Dalley Sameés Phillips Douglas Phillips Claud Howell Roland Anderson California Fred. Niffer sAlbert Iiker Harlon Gibbone Glen~Gibbons Algo Daytona Sphneers Juilia Walker Nancy - Jones Ruby Leavett Parley A. Schvaneveldt Orsen Nelson

Post War Relations Seen With USS BR

Postwar relations are discussed noting Soviet Union labor unions control of factories and industries, contrasting with Nazi suppression. Russian five year plans are cited as crucial to mobilization against invasion. A local Rotary club note mentions Joe Oborn candies, a birth around Christmas, and visits by Sgte Hendricks of Topeka with Rotary leaders Al Carlson and others.

Soviet Union Joe Oborn Sgte Hendricks Topeka Kansas Rotarians al Carlson Harley Greaves Art Johnson P. Packer W. P. Shumway Cliff Warr

Preston Trounces Franklin on Local Floor

Preston Indians routed Franklin 45 to 11 on the local floor Friday afternoon. Alan Pickett led scorers with 10 field goals while Franklin struggled to connect with the basket. The Indians travel to play Malad Friday night and Franklin next Wednesday.

Preston Indians Franklin Locl Alan Pickett Indians

Dayton Avfireside chat and local social notes

Dayton residents recount a Sunday night AvFireside chat at Thelma Pagells Rasmussen home with Weston Seminary teacher as speaker. The column lists visits, holidays, family events, military moves, church programs, births, and local gatherings across Dayton and nearby towns.

Thelma Pagells Rasmussen Weston Seminary

Missionaries Charles and Annie Gilbert to Leave Fairview

Prominent Fairview couple Charles Gilbert born 1875 and Annie Monson Whitehead born 1881 will depart January 10 for missionary service in the southern states. Gilbert has long served in church leadership roles including the 18th quorum presidency and Mutual, while Mrs. Gilbert has held multiple stake and relief society positions and genealogical committee duties.

Charles Annie Gilbert Fairview States Gilbert Tha .Mutual Bert. Evas Tne Richmond Francis Annie C Monson Whitehead Franklin County Oneida Franklin Stake Mia Oneida Sunday School Fairview Relief Society

Visitation Notes From Glencoe Area Homes

Sunday visitors at Perry Pearson and Anthony Montgomery homes included Carmen Pearson of West Point Utah and Ivan Rasmussen hosts welcomed Wallace Wilde Brigham City and Paul Jensen Bountiful. Monday Rasmussen home drew Albert Wilde Jr Melba visitors. Sunday Rasmussen hosts welcomed Marvin Rasmussen Joe Andreasen St Anthony. Friday visitors appeared at the Rasmussen residence.

Delmar Olson Olson Lawrence Baird Lewiston Demar U. S. Marine Corps Perry Pearson Thelma West Point Anthon Montgomery Carmen Pearson Tit Perry ‘Pearson Anthony Montgomery Utah Ivan Rasmussen Wallace -Wilde Brigham City Paul Jensen Bountiful Rasmussen Albert

Time-Tested Chest Cold Advice and VapoRub Promise

Time tested chest cold guidance promotes VapoRub for throat chest and back relief. The product claims immediate soothing effect at bedtime and hours of relief from cough and congestion, with many users reporting clearer mornings.

Church Services Set for January 11 at Court House Basement

Community Church posts an upcoming service at the Court House basement on Tuesday January 11 with Reverend Paul G. Hansen in attendance.

Paul G. Hansen

Kearl Addresses Preston Rotary on Michigan Industry

Kearl of Mount Clemens Michigan spoke at the Preston Rotary last week detailing Franklin County Sugar Company plant development in Michigan. He warned the labor shortage poses the region’s biggest challenge amid strong industrial demand and urged free enterprise and initiative for returning veterans.

Kearl Preston Rotary Preston Chase’ Kearl

Story Hour Returns for County Children Under Ten

Story hour resumes after a two week holiday period with sessions each Saturday at 2 o clock. The program is held in the basement of the Library building for children under ten in the county.

Ofelock

Card of Thanks for Lloyd Fackrell family

The Fackrell family thanks friends for visits during the long illness of their husband and father and for sympathy after his death. Mrs. Lloyd Fackrell and children and Mrs. Wealthy Fackrell and family appreciate the kindness and support.

Lloyd Fackrell Wealthy Fackrell

Notice of Private Sale in Probate Court Idaho Estate

In Franklin County Idaho Probate Court the estate of Jane E B Morgan deceased appoints Nada M Merrill as administratrix to sell privately the described real estate for cash. Sale after February 2 1944 upon court confirmation. 50 percent deposit with bid. balance due after confirmation. Bids filed with administratrix at home after first publication.

Franklin County Idaho Jane BE Morgan Nada M. Merrill Jane EB. Morgan

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