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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

8

Local Social Roundup Mixes Visits and Discharges

Downey hosts overnight guests Mrs. Stan Christeren and Paul from Downey visit Bishop and Mrs. James Abbott. Hendricks and Abbott attend a club social in Downey. Discharged soldiers Guy Martin and Fred Thomas. Ex servicemen honored with a ward dance Friday January 18 at the ward hall.

Stan Christeren Paul Downey Bishop James Abbott O. ES Hendricks James "Abbott Harry Beckstead Mr. Beckstead Leo ' S Beckstead Dale Partridge Sharon Wyo Willard Hadley Logan Hadley Partridge

Power Company Launches Training Program in Preston

The Utah Power and Light Company begins an 18 lesson sales training course aimed to reach 5000 Intermountain retail appliance salesmen. Vera C. Holliday, training director, opened sessions in Preston to equip sales staff from the Preston and Rexburg divisions with skills to address customer needs and present product benefits.

Preston Vera C. Holliday Utah Power and Light Company

Glendale Ward Social Honors Rulon Owens Marriage

A Friday night dance at the ward hall celebrated the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Rulon Owen with Owen noted as son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Owen and the bride former Helen Hansen of Preston. Bee Hive and Scout members attended and other local families joined greetings.

Auger Wedding Dance and Shower Held for Mr and Mrs William J Auger

Fred Warner and family report a Friday night wedding dance and shower in the ward hall honoring Mr and Mrs William J Auger. A large crowd attended and presented many gifts. Mr Auger is son of Mr and Mrs William H Auger and has just left the Navy after three years service. Mrs Auger was formerly Miss Deane Hall, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Hall of Preston.

Ward Hall William J. Auger Mr. Auger William H. Auger Navy Auger Deane Hall Howard Hall Preston

Dunkley Parents Return From Portland Visit

Mr and Mrs Lester L Dunkley arrived home Thursday after weeks with their daughter in Portland Oregon. They cut visit short to be home for son Blaine W Dunkley who is en route on thirty day leave from the service.

Lester L. Dunkley R. Jay Taylor Portland Oregon Blaine W. Dunkley S l c

Mrs Ivan Rasmussen Dies After Lingering Illness

Martha Elmina Wilde Rasmussen, 76, died at her Preston home after a long illness from carcinoma. Born June 15, 1889 in Minx Creek, she lived in Franklin County most of her life. She married Ivan Rasmussen in the Logan temple on December 13, 1911 and was active in LDS wards in Mink Creek and Glencoe, serving in Relief Society, Genealogical, and YMMIA leadership. Surviving: husband, two sons, five daughters, sisters and brothers, and many relatives. Funeral held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Preston First Ward. burial in Preston Cemetery.

Martha Elmina Wilde Rasmussen Preston Minx Creek Albert Tarah Keller-Wilde Franklin County Ivan Rasmussen Logan Temple LDS Glencoe Mink Creek Relief Society and Genealogical Organization Ymmita 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 Merre Osborne Ogden Hershel Wilae Beth Mecham

Farm or Ranch Ledgers Inquire at Citizen Now

Inquiries are requested to submit farm or ranch ledgers to Citizen for prompt processing. The notice urges timely action to ensure records are kept in proper condition and available for review.

Special Commendation for T4 Bob Bee in Europe Service

Robert E. Lee entered service from civilian life fifteen months ago as a projection operator at the Grand theatre. He served in the Special Service Division with headquarters in Paris, installed and serviced motion picture equipment across the area, and operated many projectors. Commander A C Spalding of Camp Tophat commends him on constant hard work and cheerful conduct for thousands of men passing through the camp weekly.

Robert E. Lee Europe Army Special Service Division Paris Camp Tophat Bob

Lee and His Companions Bring Cheer to Soldiers

A light note describes Lee and two companions who have supplied amusement to American troops, boosting morale with humor and companionship.

T/4 Lee

Mitton to Manage Perry Delosse Hansen Radio Shop

Mitton will act as sales manager for the Delosse Hansen appliance shop in Preston opening full time soon. He has done insulation work in the area and will continue the sideline. The store on South Oneida Street now opens Saturdays only and will stay open full time once appliances are available. Hansen will soon offer a wide range of electrical appliances and has the Sparton radio agency.

Hansen Sparton Radio

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