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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1953
Page
7
Preston Implement Co announces the John Deere 40 series replacing the M and MT lines. The new models feature a heavy duty three point hitch touch o matic lift live power and up to 15 percent more engine efficiency. A Friday display showcases the 40 standard and 40 tricycle with improved lifting speed and fuel capacity.
The Oneida stake ball at the stake house Saturday evening features a "pretty as a picture" theme with decorations and a floor show. The floor show starts at 8:30 with 84 girls in costume performing a dance, followed by many novelty numbers. semi formal dress and good music invite all to attend.
A pink and blue shower was hosted Friday evening at Mrs Marion Morgan's Preston home. Honored guests were Mrs Morgan and Mrs Herbert Williams. Guests enjoyed games and social visiting, with a dessert luncheon. Gifts were presented to the honored guests.
Mrs Lois Sorenson hosted a Wednesday evening gathering for the PALS club with guest storyteller Mrs Oneta Forsgren sharing folk tales. A farewell gift was given to Mrs Dorothy Swainston as she prepares to move to Salt Lake City. Light refreshments were served and members enjoyed visiting.
Mrs Gwen Hadley hosted a Wednesday sewing club gathering with many attendees enjoying refreshments, visiting, and handwork. New officers named for the year include Hazel Thomas as president and Pearl Nordick as secretary.
Local families report illness spreading through the Franklin community with multiple cases of influenza among residents and visiting relatives. Several households are keeping to themselves as others travel to Pocatello Idaho Falls for meetings and hospitalities.
Thatcher residents hosted and visited kin and friends across Idaho Utah and Utah visits. Attendees included Homer Williams and son Deworth Amber Callahan and Adams Callahan with Salt Lake City travel. Local gatherings featured a Grace trade school basketball win and a Thatcher school banquet with toastmaster Harris Stephenson.
Mr and Mrs Deward Carver and Mr and Mrs W J Carver visited in Pocatello Monday at Lorin Carver’s home with Parley P Carver who celebrated his 86th birthday. Maurice Wens and family of Glendale visited Pearlin Roper. Claude Conlin and family of Cleveland visited Monday night with Orlando Rasmussen.
On January 14 friends honored Mrs Agnes Jepsen with a surprise birthday party at her home. The event featured games and a potluck lunch with attendees including Mesdames Mildred Keller Elizabeth Hansen Elma Keller Anna Swenson Ethel Baird Dorothy Packer Nell Hansen and Christine Housner along with Mr and Mrs Ronald Kirkbride of Lava visiting Orlando Rasmussen family.
The Holstein Breeders held an election of officers with Darrell Drury re elected president Duane Jessop chosen as vice president and Alma Choules as secretary Forty six members attended the banquet and scenic views were noted during the event.
Gustaf E Olson 75 prominent church worker and farmer of Glencoe died at Preston hospital Wednesday after a brief illness. He was born January 12 1878 in Vingoker Sweden and came to the United States at six. He lived in Franklin county 68 years and served in LDS church leadership roles including mission in Sweden 1909 1911 ward bishopric counselor sunday school superintendent and Mutual Improvement Association officer. Surviving are his children Elaine Smith Vernal Hilva Fellows Selma Fellows Delmer Olson Geneva Wallgren LeGrand Olson Ruby Reeder Venice Larson Merlin Olson and 30 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren plus three sisters. Funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. in Glencoe ward chapel with burial in Providence Utah.
Polio fundraisers sweep the region with auctions at Cache Valley Auction Co on Jan 28 and Preston Livestock Auction Co on Jan 29. The Elks plan a Jan 24 benefit dance to aid the county polio foundation. Quinter Crockett chairs the county polio chapter and urges shared effort in fighting the epidemic.
Walter Danzie of the general welfare board spoke briefly on the welfare program. He urged all to observe the last Sundays and donate to bishops for the needy. The MIA sponsored evening session titled be then an example of the believers with music by the Oneida stake choir conducted by Irene Schwartz.
West Side Boxers faced Russell McMillan Don Archibald and Neal Traghant to a draw with Merrill Deaton defeating Eric Simms and Clair Larsen beating Rodney Harris. Appointed officials were absent. local men served as judges so results will not be counted. Blackfoot resumes as scheduled.
Pyt and Mrs Richard R Smith welcome their first child a girl born January 20 at the local hospital. Private Smith is in boat training at Camp Roberts California. Mrs Smith is the former Joyce Day.
Lyle Taylor of West Side High outlines a dual meet schedule among Blackfoot Malad and West Side with bouts on January 19 26 30 February 4 and 11. Boxing tournaments occur February 26 and 27 in Malad with only three of sixteen schools participating.
For rent a five room modern house partly furnished at low monthly price. Contact phone number 213 R for details and viewing.
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