Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Veterans
Mrs. Swan Lake Christensen and son Paul of Downey were guests of Bishop and Mrs. James Abbott for a night last week. O. E. Hendricks and Mrs. James Abbott attended a Downey club social Thursday. Harry Beckstead and family visited at Leo Beckstead Sr. or Rex O. Hendrick’s home. Hendricks spent the weekend in Blackfoot and Rexburg on business. O. E. Hendricks, David Johnson and family of Winder were Sunday dinner guests at Mrs. Paul Thomas’s home. Claude Cooper and children of Preston visited J. A. Hadley’s home. Guy Martin and Fred Thomas have received discharges after overseas service. Jessie Denney is home from California with her daughter’s family. W. C. Partridge and Dale Partridge visited Willard Hadley en route to Logan. Hadley and Partridge are missionary friends. The ward will honor ex soldiers with a Friday dance in the ward hall. A stag party was held at Leo Beckstead’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan” Christensen
Paul
Downey
Bishop
James Abbott
E. Hendricks
James. Abbott
Harry Beckstead
Beckstead
Leo _ Beckstead
Rex
E. ‘Hendrick
Blackfoot
Rexburg
O. E." Hendricks
David Johnson
Winder
Paul Thomas
Claude
Cooper
Preston
J. A. Hadley
Guy Martin
Fred Thomas
Jessie ‘Denney
California
W. Cc. Partridge
Dale Partridge
Sharon
Wyo
Willard Hadley
Logan
Hadley
Power Company Launches Program to Train Salesmen
A training program started in Preston by Vera C. Holliday of Utah Power and Light aims to reach 5,000 intermountain retail appliance salesmen. The course, delivered in 18 lessons with slide films, teaches sales technique and how to present product benefits to prospects. After initial sessions, trainees will educate dealers' salesmen in their territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Appliarce
Preston
Vera
C. Holliday
Utah Power and~Light Company
Holliday
Power
Rexbury
Halliday
Community Notes From Glendale Ward Gathering
A Glendale ward dance honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Rulon Owen son of Mr and Mrs Richard Owen and bride formerly Helen Hansen of Preston. Bee Hive and Scout classes attended along with Junior Gold and Green ball attendees from Preston. Nearby families and residents visited one another over the weekend in Logan Preston Ogden and surrounding areas.
Auger Wedding Dance Honors Navy Groom in Ward Hall
Fred Wanner and family report a wedding dance and shower Friday night in the ward hall honoring Mr. and Mrs. William J. Auger. A large crowd attended and gifts were plentiful. Mr. Auger is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Auger and recently discharged from the Navy after three years of service. Mrs. Auger was formerly Miss Deane Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hall of Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Hall
William J. Auger
Auger
William H. Auger
Navy
Deane Hall
Howard Hall
Preston
Dunkleys Return From Portland Visit Early
Mr and Mrs Lester L Dunkley arrived home Thursday after weeks at the home of their daughter Mr and Mrs R Jay Taylor in Portland Oregon They cut their trip short to visit their son Blaine W Dunkley who is en route home on thirty day leave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester L. Dunkley
Portland
Oregon
Blaine W.” Dunkley
Mrs Ivan Rasmussen Dies After Lingering Illness
Elmina Wilde Rasmussen sen 76 died at her Preston home Sunday after a long cancer illness. Born June 15 1889 in Mink Creek she lived in Franklin county most of her life. She married Ivan Rasmussen December 13 1911 in the Logan temple and was active in LDS and genealogical work in Glencoe Mink Creek and Preston. Survived by husband two sons five daughters and many relatives. Funeral Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Preston First Ward with burial in Preston cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Elmina Wilde Rasmussen
Preston
Mink Creek
Albert
Tara ‘Keller Wilde
Franklin County
Ivan Rasmussen
Logan, Temple
LDS
Glencoe
Relief Society and Genealogical Organization
YMMIA
Woodrow
Rasmussen
Althea R. “Bodily
Fairview
Thora’ R
Austin
Norma R
Jen
Sen
Hazel
Cleo Rasmussen
Earl Rasmussen
Bountiful
Utah
Virgie W. Hansen
Albrt Wilde
Payette
Idaho
Wallace Wilde
Brigham City
Oscar Wilde
Victoria Wilde
Wavel Westerberg
Merte Osborne
Ogden
Hershel Wilde
Béth Mecham
Salt Lake City
Gertude Glenn
Huntington Park
California
Doris Housely
Preston First “Ward
Ernest Eberhard
Richards’ Mortuary
Farm or Ranch Ledger Notice Seeks Records
Community inquiry appears in Citizen urging readers to submit ledgers and records now in proper condition. The notice emphasizes timely action to ensure inclusion in forthcoming listings and official records.
Special Commendation for T/4 Bob Bee in Europe Service
Experience with Robert E. Lee’s entry from civilian life into service has yielded long term benefits in Europe. A projection operator at the Grand theatre, he joined the army and served in the Special Service Division based in Paris. He installed and serviced motion picture equipment across the area and operated many projectors. Colonel A. C. Spalding at Camp Tophat sends a commendation on behalf of the Camp Staff and thousands of men passing through the camp weekly, praising Bob’s constant hard work and cheerful spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Special Service Division
Paris
A. C. Spalding
Camp Tophat
Bob
Humor of Lee and Companions That Entertained Soldiers
A fragment notes the humor of T/4 Lee and two companions who provided amusement to American soldiers, illustrating morale boosting by entertainers in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T/4 Lee
Mitton to Assist With Preston Radio Shop Opening
Wesley Mitton will act as sales manager at Deloss Hansen’s appliance shop in Preston. The store on South Oneida Street will open full time when enough appliances arrive, currently operating Saturdays only. Hansen aims to stock a wide range of electrical appliances and has the Sparton radio agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Mitton
Deloss Hansen
Preston
Mitton
Oneida
Hansen
Sparton “Radio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lake
Leo Beckstead
SPORT
Glendale
Ward
Rulon Owen
Ariel Roholt
Beth
Linda
Fred Warner
Willard
Manning
George, Eeler
Donald Petterborg
Guy Petterborg
Harvey Larsen
FORD
Prestone ‘Ethelyn Glycoe
Fred ‘Wanner
Vienna
Dennison
Boston
Benjamin’ Franklin
Pake
Sauerkraut
Beldine
Len
Wyandotte
Aerowax
Glocoat— Jonson
Radiant
Cocoa Benter
P. Seediess
del Monte
Moon Rose
Maxwell ‘House
Honey—Whitney
Florida
Calavos
Bob Bee
Robert E. Lee
Europe
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