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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1959

Page

10

Renowned Organist Frank W. Asper To Play in Dayton

Frank W. Asper, LDS Tabernacle organist of Salt Lake City, will perform next Wednesday at 8 p m in Dayton on the new Alen electric organ. The concert supports the building fund and features works by Purcell Handel Fletcher Boellmann Haydn and Widor with LDS hymns included. Bishop Don Delley calls the recital a standout event for area music lovers.

Frank W. Asper Tabernacle Salt Lake City Dayton Ward New Chapel Dayton Asper Don Delley Dr. Asper LDS Tabernacle Mous Tabernacle Grounds Europe New England Conservatory of Music Boston South Shore Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Purcell Handel Fletcher Boellmann Haydn Widor Building Fund

Mrs Malmberg Tops Bridge Social Scoring

Mrs Joe Malmberg was high scorer at a bridge social hosted by Mrs W D McClellan last Thursday night. Guests included Mrs Harold Olsen Mrs Earl Lloyd Mrs Don Smith Mrs Deward Gambles Mrs Phil West Mrs Paul Greaves and hostess Mrs Ray Bright with rosebud centerpieces.

W. D. McClellan Bridge Club Harold Olsen Earl Lloyd Don Smith Deward Gambles Phil West Paul Greaves Joe Malmberg Ray Bright Malmberg Smith

Pat Humphreys Set for August 7 Wedding in Montpelier

Mr and Mrs Dave Humphreys of Montpelier announce the engagement of their daughter Pat to Herbert Rallison Jr son of Mrs Mary Rallison and Herbert Rallison of Preston The wedding is set for August 7 in Montpelier.

Dave Humphreys Montpelier Pat Herbert Rallison Jr Mary Rallison Herbert Rallison Preston

Mrs. Sarah Bright Birthday Honor in Windber Club

The Thirty Nine birthday club met Friday afternoon at 3 in Windber to honor Mrs. Sarah Bright with a three course luncheon. Guests Marie Lindhardt Florence Seamons Hulton Miles Ada Sharp Leona Day Nathole Warrick attended and a gift was given. The afternoon featured sewing and visiting. Johnny Barfus celebrated his sixth birthday on June 13 at home with cupcakes ice cream punch and gifts for guests including Glade Baldwin George Crockett Warren Hutchins Scott Hampton Terry Wanda Wright Bea Keller Roland Wheeler Kim Handy and sisters Susan Marie and Jody Ray. Games were played and gifts were given. Dayton ward choir plans a July 4 dance at 8:30 pm in the new Dayton recreation hall to benefit the building fund with a fine orchestra expected.

Sarah Bright Winder Marie Lindhardt Florence Seamons Hulton Miles Ada Sharp Leona Day Nathole Warrick Johnny Chris Barfus Glade Baldwin George Crockett Warren Hutchins Scott Hampton Terry Wanda Wright Bea Keller Roland Wheeler Kim ‘Handy Logan Susan Marie Jody Ray Dayton Ward Choir New Recreation Hall Dayton Bishop Don Dalley Recreation Ain

Talent Talk Meet Winners Named At Fairview Church

Fairview church hosted a talent find and talk meet on June 25 conducted by Mrs. Irene Gilbert. Winners in each age group advance to county events. senior group participants may reach the Franklin County talent sing on August 22 and the division final. Norman Nelson spoke on The Place of Farm Youth in America Today as the talk meet contestant.

Fairview Fairview Church Ierlin Gilbert Fve Ronda Nelson Phyllis Jensen Michelle Wilson Carolyn Jensen Beth Rawlings Shauna Nelson Scott Bowles Lorraine H Rawlings LaNae Rawlings Arvona Rawlings Sharon Louise Rawlings Arlo Madge Gilbert Nene Joy Rawlings Pamela Wilson Faye Jensen Dallas Gilbert Bret Bodily Franklin County Norman Nelson America Karl Balllf Reed McEntire Serge Benson

City Recreation Schedule and Weekend Pony League Play

City recreation notes outline summer activities for ages 7 to 12 with multiple daily times and no conflict with swimming programs. Friday schedule includes Little League games Bears vs Hawks at 3 30 Franklin vs Braves at 7 30 and Mink Creek vs Athletics at 9. Pony League game set for Mink Creek at 10 p.m. on July 4.

American Legion P. m Little League Little ‘League Bears Hawks Franklin Braves Mink Creek Athletics Pony League

Independence Day Celebrations Ready This Saturday

The piece notes that Independence Day celebrations are planned, with caution about traffic and driver awareness in Reston and nearby communities. It cites John Adams on pomp and color, traces fireworks origins from Arabs to Chinese, and describes European and Italian development leading to American displays.

Reston Utah John Adams U.S

George S. Winn 75 Dies. Rites Held June 29

George Samuel Winn 75 died June 26 at his Preston home from a coronary occlusion. A retired businessman and LDS church worker, he had served as Sunday school superintendent in Preston second ward and as Franklin stake MIA superintendent. He is survived by his wives Lulu Clayton and Florence Morgan, a son Dale, numerous relatives, 25 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Burial was in Preston cemetery.

George Samuel Winn Preston Franklin Stakehouse Winn Nephi Utah Samuel Reuben Elizabeth Stanley Winn Lulu Clayton Florence Morgan LDS Church Preston Second Ward Franklin Stake New,Zealand Dale Ethel Cole Ogden Virgil and Denzel Boise Fred Corbridge Kenneth Winn Riviera Calif Robert

Preston Fire Crews Battle Sunday City Blazes

Firemen responded to two fires in Preston on Sunday. A barn on East Oneida owned by David E. Davis burned after a lightning strike, destroying three tons of hay. At Floyd Diderickson’s home on Third East a furnace fire filled the house with smoke. A June 25 fire at Richard Rucker’s Day ton property damaged a fence weeds and hay behind a barn, with about 100 dollars in damage.

Preston East Oneida David E. Davis Floyd Diderickson Third East Diderickson Richard Rucker Dayton

Wool payment rates rise in 1958 program

The 1958 wool payment rate topped the four year program as low market prices boosted incentives. Condie notes 1955 449 pct 1956 40 pct 1957 15.5 pct. payments begin soon for growers who filed by April 30 covering wool and unshorn lambs sold between April 1 1958 and March 31 1959. Lucy Tanner visited Logan for weekend events and the tabernacle choir concert on Saturday.

Condie ASC

Barton family graduation trip and visits across states

Mrs Jennie Barton returned from a three week California and New York vacation. In Rosemead she met daughter Flora Hansen and flew to New York to see son Cliff Barton graduate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a doctors degree in psychology who will teach at BYU this fall. Other Barton relatives visited from Utah Idaho and Washington with tours and family dinners noted.

Jennie Barton California New York Flora Hansen Rosemead Calif Cliff S. Barton Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute At Troy BYU Irel Chase Nephi Utah Barton

Christensen Home Dinner Scene for Birthday Club

Mr and Mrs Keith Christensen hosted a birthday club dinner Saturday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Melvin Burrup Mr and Mrs Don Elwell Mr and Mrs Nat Edwards Mr and Mrs Glen Petterberg Mr and Mrs Vaughn Greaves Mr and Mrs Lyle Shipley and Mr and Mrs Clyde Burrup of Downey After dinner they enjoyed various table games Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8 1776 per The World Book Encyclopedia.

Keith Christensen Birthday Club Melvin Burrup Don Elwell Nat Edwards Glen Petterberg Vaughn Greaves Lyle Shipley Clyte’ Burrup Downey Philadelphia

Idaho Keeps Controlled Hunts In Idaho Wildlife Plans

Idaho argues controlled hunts stay in state wildlife programs with 1959 plans for 58 hunts and 4974 permits for moose elk deer and antelope. Goats and deer face tight quotas while sheep join general hunts. drawings use key punch systems with public participation and a July 23 deadline for antelope moose and mountain goat entries.

Idaho Fish and Game Department Rocky Mountain Pocatello Fame Bannock Power Counties Owyhee Mountains Poeatello Marshall Edson Idaho Wildlife Review Edson Boise Dai Ross ‘Leonard Leonard State Department of Highways Highways Départment Department Specia Hunt

Elizabeth to Be Honored in Chicago Visit in July

Background on Chicago society and royal visit etiquette as Queen Elizabeth is set to tour Chicago in July. Historical notes recall past royal arrivals, including Albert Edward incognito in 1860 and the Duke and Duchess of Veragua for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, with Italianate social customs and Mrs. Potter Palmer shaping reception norms.

Elizabeth Chicago East Bac Prince of Wales Albert Edward King Edward VII Renfrew Long John” Wentworth Veragua Madrid Columbus Infanta Eulalia Spain Potter” Palmer

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