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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
12
A Preston Junior Chamber of Commerce and the senior chamber have elected two young businessmen to their boards. The elections were unanimous and the new directors will be installed at the 39th annual dinner next Monday. Rulon Dunn will remain executive secretary after a successful year.
Ten fans watched as Preston led scoring with Webb at 21 points and Beckstead 16. Marsh Valley’s Ranstrom had 16, with Stokes Knudson Scholes Kershaw scoring in single digits. Indians fouled 12 times while Eagles totaled 15. Preston led the locals with free throws and field goals.
A strong start by the home team carried them to a 64 44 victory after leading 10 6 after the first quarter 28 16 at halftime and 47 26 after the third period.
Clair M. Palmer dedication of the grave in Preston Cemetery was conducted by Frank Palmer. Pallbearers named were Mack Bassett Alien Martin Lloyd Sant Doug Las Webb Bruce Coburn and Sammy Rallison.
William E Smith a longtime educator in Preston Whitney and Franklin and former supervisor at California Packing Corp Franklin died. Survivors include wife two sons Larry Jene and Kent William and daughter Pamela Smith. Also an aunt Dora Aitken of Franklin and sister Gwendolyn Smith of Milford Utah. Funeral services Saturday at 1 pm in the Franklin ward chapel with viewing Friday 6 to 10 pm and Saturday morning 10 am to time. Burial in Franklin cemetery under Webb Mortuary care.
Franklin and Mrs. Wilford Seamons hosted Christmas dinner for Melda Smith’s family. Lowe family held their annual party with 14 plus grandchildren. Birthday surprise for Mrs. George Hill. Mesa trip planned. Sherman Butterworth return from Korea. Neeley book project and temple marriage program highlight community activities.
Oxford and Riverdale residents share visits and travels across Utah and Idaho. Mrs. Harold Anderson and Mrs. Fred Coburn journeyed to Meridian and California, while Douglas Fisher works in Seattle with Bert Croshaw. Numerous family, dance, church and funeral events weave through Lewiston, Twin Falls, Logan, Fruitland and Clarkston with weddings, oyster suppers, and a San Francisco bound mobilization.
Riverdale residents hosted and attended several social gatherings. Visitors included Orval Durrant and family from Franklin, Virgil Hendrick and Preston group, and numerous local couples at the Golf and Green ball at Mink Creek and the Dayton Gold and Green ball. Marilyn Packer hosted a dinner party New Year’s night with friends including George Hunn and Alvin Carver among others.
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