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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

5

Veterans Receive Discharges At Fort Douglas Center

Multiple local service members including Dean M Hansen Dorin Porter Layon Olson Leon Bench Migrel Vava Keith Larsen Melvin Benson Don Hansen and Don L Hansen are discharged from Army Navy or Marine units at Fort Douglas Shoemaker California or related separation centers. Each is authorized to wear standard theatre ribbons Good Conduct and Victory medals with additional unit specific honors.

Dean M. Hansen Army Fort Douglas Hansen Dorin F Porter Dorin Porter Fred E. Porter Mapleton Ft. Douglas 84Th Infantry Belgium Germany Layon E. Olson Bernice John_M. Richards Preston Cpl. Olson Leon’ i. Bench T/5 Leon’ i Bench States Ft.” Douglas John.w.bench 36Th Texas Division of Infantry France Seattle Washington Jeannie Mickelsen Bessie Mickelsn Smithfield Utah Migrel S. Vava Ft., Douglas Frank L. Vava Beatrice Pina Grand Junction California Melvin E. Benson Leona Don L. Hansen Don L.,hansen LeRoy ‘J. Hansen Navy Shoemaker Don Okinawa

Residents Return From Preston Hospital Stay

Mrs. A. E. Bennett has returned home from the Preston hospital with condition improved but not good. Mrs. Lenore Garrish and her children Charles and Madalene returned to Mound Valley after visiting sister Roma and grandmother Larkins in Thatcher. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Porter were mentioned in the same region.

A. E. Bennett Preston Hospital Lenore Garrish Charles Madalene Mound Valley Roma Larkins Thatcher E. T. Porter

Visiting and Socials Highlight Local Household News

Preston were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Nahum Porter. Barbara McGregor returned to college at Pocatello after a two week vacation with friends and relatives. The ladies bridge club met at Fonette Porter home. Guest of honor was Mrs Clea Bartholomew. High score Mrs Florence Panter second high Grace Harris. Mrs Nancy McGregor hosted relatives for a luncheon and visit. Mr and Mrs Dee Miles were New Year guests at Carrie Harris home. Ida B Condie returned from Salt Lake to spend time with relatives.

Preston Nahum Porter Barbara “McGregor Pocatello Ladies Bridge Club Fonette Porter Clea Barthlome Florence Panter Grace Harris Nancy” McGregor Dee Miles Carrie ‘Harris Ida B. Condie Salt Lake

Winder Ward Banquet Supports New Chapel Fund

The Winder ward held a January 11 banquet to raise funds for the new ward chapel Building Fund. Attendees enjoyed decorated tables, a diverse program with piano solos, a male quartet, readings, and a dance after speeches by leaders including Pres. Paul Wynn. Local merchants contributed and thanks were extended to all helpers.

Winder Ward New Ward Chapel Clarice Hedin Ned Carol’ Stocks George Floyd Bennett Winnifred “Ziegler Hazel Kofoed Elmore Swainston Reading Marjean Carter Gwen’ Greggreson Paul Wynn Preston Sarah Purser Ora Winger Purser Winger Marion Winn Salt Lake ‘City Utah Marion Bennett

Ward and Community News from Preston and Salt Lake City

Activities across Preston and nearby towns include ward events in the Fourth ward with baptism of Ross David Lindheard and teaching assignments for Juanita Talbot and Carl Bennett. Social gatherings feature the Swainston Sisters Birthday Club honoring Mrs. Lilly Wallace with a chicken dinner and games at Mrs. William Swainston’s home.

G. A. Bennett Lee Larson Ernest Carter Herbert Ziegler Salt Lake City Mary Larson Marion Bennett Therm Kaysville Utah VerNeal Preston Franklin Stake House Joan Follett Orrin Follett Ross David Lindheard Marion Lindheardt Carl L. Bennett Swainston Sisters Birthday Club William Swainston Lilly Wallace Ed Guest Mae Swainston Sophia Hansen Ruth Myrtle Hattie Swainston Ethel Dursteller Fern Swainston Sylvia Whitney

Notice Sale of Estray Mare Described in Certificat

A notice states possession of a grey mare about ten years old and 900 pounds with FG brand on the right shoulder. Owner must call for and pay accumulated costs to reclaim the estray.

Public Auction Notice for Merlin Stevenson Ranch

The property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash lawful money of the United States. The Merlin Stevenson ranch is located 4 miles east and 1 mile north of O S L Depot Dayton Franklin County Idaho. The sale is scheduled for February 2, 1946 at 12 o’clock noon.

United States Merlin Stevenson O.S. L Dayton Franklin N “County Idaho

Typewriter Ribbons Sold At The Citizen Store

The Citizen advertises a sale on typewriter ribbons of all kinds. Ready for writers and offices, the shop highlights a range of colors and sizes to fit various machines.

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Ogden Keith P,larsen Keith P. Larsen John ‘Keith Nephi Larsen Larsen Harvard University Washington,d. C Bureau of Naval Personnel San Francisco District of Training Miami Idella Borup Emmett Pres Ratio Service A. W Chip’ Carpenter E. L. Hansen Franklin County Cerne Teers, Saks NORCO Norcomex Lethus Franklin County Court House Satheas Ton UE Lee Autah Power &Light CO Mess Sage
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