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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1956

Page

13

Funeral Set Today for Luke Smith 73

Luke Smith 73 died at the local hospital Monday after a brief illness. Born November 18, 1882 in Logan to John and Eliza Foremann Smith, he married Sarah Ann James May 7, 1909 at Pocatello and later joined the Logan temple. He worked 48 years for Utah Power and Light and lived in Preston since 1930. He was an LDS Church member and belonged to BPOE 1670. Survivors include four children and eight grandchildren.

Luke Smith Logan John Eliza Foremann Smith Sarah Ann James Pocatello Logan Temple Utah Power and Light Company Preston Smith LDS Church B.P.O.E George Thelma) Syme Ogden Robert D Bernice) Jones Salt Lake City Morgan (Afton) Evans Grant Smith James ‘A. Smith

Wendell H. Smith Joins Hereford Group

Wendell H. Smith of Preston is named to membership in the American Hereford association, the world’s largest purebred registry. The article notes 115 breeders joined in December 1955, the association serves over 80,000 breeders nationwide, and last fiscal year recorded 522,639 purebred calves, the third highest on record.

Wendell H. Smith Preston Hereford Association Kansas City

Two county men finish army tours

Kenton George Fredrickson of Weston was released from the army December 31. He received the national defense service and good conduct medals. Ivan Harold Henderson of Clifton was released from the army January 6. He received the national defense service medal.

Kenton George Fredrickson Weston Army National Defense Service Ivan Harold Henderson Clifton

New Arrivals Report Births in Weston and Preston

Mr and Mrs Roland Hobbs Weston welcome a girl born January 15. Mr and Mrs Boyd Davis Preston welcome a boy born January 15. Mr and Mrs Ronald Taylor Preston welcome a boy born January 18.

Roland Hobbs Weston Boyd Davis Preston Ronald Taylor

Funeral services for Logan kin held in 7th ward chapel

Funeral services were held today at 1 p.m. for Logan and two sisters Harriet Mickelson of Logalty and Louise Denton of Grace. Burial followed in Logan cemetery.

F Logan Harriet Mickelson Logalty Louise Denton Grace 7Th Ward Logan Cemetery

Polio Chapter Receives 6100 From March of Dimes

Franklin County chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis received a 6100 check from March of Dimes headquarters in New York as a temporary aid to cover care for three polio patients. Chapter chairman Robert Anderson said funds from surplus chapters will help bridge overdue bills while anticipating future needs and the eventual benefit of the Salk vaccine.

March of Dimes New York Franklin County National Foundation For Eeepe Anderson National Foundation Mr Anderson

Sugar Industry Leaders Push for Fair Share in U S Sugar Market

Frank A. Kemp of Great Western Sugar testifies before the Senate Finance Committee in Washington to restore a larger domestic share of sugar production. He is joined by Arvil Millar, William Carsom, and Jim Nichols, advocating a shift from the current 96 percent foreign share to roughly equal future growth between domestic and foreign producers.

William ’‘Carsom Weiser Nyssa-Nampa Beet Growers Association Jim Nichols Outlook Wash Eastern Washington Co-operative Beet Growers Association Kemp Senate U. S Cuba Louisiana Florida Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii Reclamation Service

Jorgensen Named Advancement Chairman in Franklin County Scout District

O D Robinson announced Adolph Rudy Jorgensen will serve as advancement chairman for the Franklin County district. Jorgensen, a 12 year Scouting veteran, has held roles from scoutmaster to troop committee chairman and served as a neighborhood commissioner in Oneida stake.

O. D. Robinson Adolph “Rudy” Jorgensen Franklin County Boy Scouts of America Jorgensen Oneida Cache_1 Valley Guide Patrol YMMIA David E. Davis Lisk Fielding H. Winward Andy Hendricks

To buy or sell use the Pres Ton Citizen classified page

Classified buyers and sellers target the Pres Ton Citizen page for quick items and services. Listings cover household goods vehicles real estate and job ads with contact details and price ranges. Readers find bargains and opportunities in the local classifieds section.

Preston Citizen

Preston High Student Cast as Aliv Ben in Desert Song

A Preston High student is cast in the role of Ali in the school opera The Desert Song. The student is the son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Beckstead of Whitney.

Virgil Knudson DeAnn Larsen Neri Preston High School Mindar Earl Peterson Glen Larsen Janet Knudson Stident Aliv Ben” Ali Hevis

Ground Observer Corps schedules meeting at Light Co auditorium

A Ground Observer Corps meeting is set for Monday night January 31 at 7 30 p m in the Light Co auditorium for all members and interested others. T Sgt Paul E Jobe of the Air Force will present films on the program, per Scott Dunlap post supervisor.

Ground Observers Corps Light Co Paul E. Jobe United States Air Force Scott B. Dunlap

For Sale Model International Tractor Ready to Go

Sale note lists a Model International tractor ready to use for 475 dollars with contact via phone numbers 225 W Soda Springs and Preston 124 R. Classified time limited 3 to 6 p.m.

Modeln International Tractor Soda Springs Preston

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