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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1947

Page

4

Family Honors Father on 87th Birthday Ann

Heber Swainston long time Frankheli county resident celebrated his 87th birthday with family at his home on Tuesday. Born in 1860 in Darley Hare Hertfordshire England he joined the LDS church in 1882 and sailed for the United States on the Nevada with Rosa Lane. He helped build Ogden including the city jail and old Broom Hotel and served as a missionary in England in 1897. His children live in Winder Preston Whitney Bancroft and other towns. one daughter Agnes Wallace died in 1937 and wife Rosa Swainston died in 1936 two months before their 54th wedding anniversary.

Heber Swainston Frankheli County Mr. Swainston Darley Hare Hertsfordshire England Rosa Lane United States Nevada Ogden Old Broom Swainston William Harold LeRay Winder Heber Sophia Hansen Preston Theron Ethel Dursteler Whitney Jennie Gilbert Bancroft Agnes Wallace

Preston High Boxers Set West Side Return Meet

Preston High boxing team travels to Clifton next Thursday for a rematch with West Side high school after defeating them 40 to 20 in a crowded card. The home meet follows Monday January 27 against Malad.

Preston High Mittmen Clifton West Side West Siders Preston

Thespian Play All Through the Night Set Friday

Thespian club members under director Stella Boothe have prepared the annual production All Through the Night. The public is invited to attend at the high school auditorium Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets are sold at the high school or from club members.

Thespian Club Stella Boothe Jeny

Legion Boxing Card Is Nearly Complete

The American Legion boxing show on February 10 is shaping up with top valley talents. Featured fighters include Ray Talbot of Winder, Dilly Morrison of Franklin, Lyle Taylor Weston, Garth Karren of Lewiston, Chick Hull of Whitney, Ronald Baird, Bob Lundgreen, Ray Johnson, Ken Latta, Newt Merrill, Keith Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Lloyd Lewis, Arnold Auger and Red Davis. Two local wrestling bouts are planned. Fans can expect further announcements and window cards as details finalize.

American Legion Ray Talbot Winder Dilly Morrison Franklin

P-TA Panel Discussion At High School Meeting

A panel discussion with high school students will highlight the P-TA meeting Monday at 7 30 pm. Miss Wilma Hughell from the state department of education will speak on youth vocations and will visit guidance classes the next day. Parents and students are urged to attend.

Wilma Hughell State Department of Education

Indoor Shoots Set by Preston Rifle Club

The Preston Rifle Club plans indoor practice sessions at Nielsen Gymnasium every Monday and Thursday night from 8 to 10 PM. Club president Vic Jorgensen urged members to attend the shoots.

Preston Rifle Club Nielson Gymnasium Vic Jorgensen

Hazelton and Weston residents share community events

Visits from Dayton residents Mrs Lyle Wickham and Mrs Delvey Rasmussen highlighted a week of Fireside gatherings at Irvin Page home in Hazelton. Jean Lemons birthday party, surprise parties for Ruth Mendenhall, a Weston party at Mary Jones and a Texas Louisiana mission sendoff for George Hulse were noted along with a showing of They Done It Again and multiple family dinners.

Lyle Wickham Hazeltonland Delvey Rasmussen Weston James Call Irvin Page Hazel Beutler Godfrey Schwartz Elden Bingham Reneé Schwartz Nora Caperner Jean Lemons Albert Moser George Balls Kendall Balls LaVere Balls Lyman Balls Waldo Peterson Walter ‘Beutler Page Ruth Mendenhall Wilson S. Army San Meas Ton Dewey Rasmussen W. L. Wiskham Hazelton Mary Jones Roy. Hulse Esther Larsen George Hulse Bishop Glenn Bingham

For Sale: 1940 Ford De Luxe Tudor and 2-Unit Milker

Classified notice lists a 1940 Ford De Luxe Tudor in very good condition from Mc Cune Motor Co and a two unit milker offered by Sears.

McCune Motor Co Sears

Lost Heifer and For Sale Items in Idaho Classifieds

Lost 2 year old Holstein heifer black and white with brand S C on right shoulder and in right ear. Located Low Cahoon Dayton Idaho. Phone 284 N 13. For sale 1929 Ford truck and heavy duty trailer. Phone 364 N R 2.

Brand S. C Cahoon Dayton Idaho

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