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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1944

Page

5

Tribute observed for Mary E Cole’s eighty birthday

Mary E Cole celebrated her 80th birthday June 29 with family at her West Oneida home in Preston. Born in Ogden Utah to James Field, she married John H Cole and became a longtime Preston resident active in LDS church work. She has seven children, 32 grandchildren, and 31 great grandchildren.

Mary E Cole David Sant Treasureton Verna Johnson Salt Ranida Ida Austin Ervoh Cole Ezra Cole Clarence Cole Preston West Oneida Street Mra Cole Eva Stevenson Willard Utah

Sunday Socials in Fourth Ward Church and USMIA OffICers Held

The Fourth Ward Sunday School hosted a social on church lawn with ward bishopric and recently released executive officers as guests. Harold Larsen named superintendent with Emer Palmer and Hyrum Nelson as assistants, plus Donna Jean Hiansen and Beula Bell as secretaries. Thirty people attended. At First Ward, outgoing USMIA officers and teachers surprised Mrs LaRue Taylor Outright at a hostess social. Table games and a pot luck supper followed. Mrs Cutright served as secretary this past year. Bridge attendees included Mrs Goldie Petterborg and Mrs Martha Funk. prizes went to Mrs Petterborg and Mrs Gambles, with Mrs Madeline MacKnight consolation. First Ward Fireside at Mr and Mrs Ralph Petty’s featured a Trees talk by John A Morrison and performances by Ray and Ralph Thomas. Twenty five were present. refreshments were served by Misses Mary and Kathryn Olsen and Beulah Palmer.

Fourth Ward Church House Condie Harold Larsen Emer Palmer Hyrum Nelson Donna Jean Hiansen Beula Bell Earl Nelson Elmo Peterson Hale Hart Jeanne Brown Bernice Seamons USMIA First Ward LaRue Taylor Eva Jenkins Cutright Sylvia Malmbert Qoldie Petterborg Martha Funk Petterborg High Bernice Gambles Madeline MacKnight Ralph Petty John A Morrison Ray Ralph Thomas Young GQ Thomas Smithfield Bay Ralph Mr Thomas Glenn Perry Mary Kathryn Olsen Beulah Palmer

Rasmus Rasmussen Reunion Draws Large Attendees

Descendants of Mr and Mrs Rasmus Rasmussen of Preston gathered at Lava Hot Springs last Sunday for a reunion. Attendees included Marvin and family, Glen Bybee and family, Frank Thomas and family, Orson Rasmussen, Orlando Rasmussen and family, Annie Wilde and family, Clem Rasmussen and family, plus honored guests. Sixty or so could not attend. six family members serve in the armed forces. The Golden Hour club then hosted a social event at Mrs Sylvia Malmberg’s home with a dessert luncheon on small tables and rosebud centerpieces.

Rasmus Rasmussen Preston Lava Hot Springs Lava Marvin Rasmussen Texture Glen Bybee Downey Frank Thomas Grace Orson Rastmussen Oneida Station Orlando Rasmussen Glencoe Annie Wilde Mink Creek Clem Rasmussen Golden Hour Club Mra Sylvia Malmberg

Oneida MIA Officers Host Summer Party

Oneida stake MIA officers held a social at the Edgley home to honor outgoing officers and welcome new appointees. A fried chicken dinner and patriotic lawn decor accompanied games led by Elmo Keller, Edwin Crockett, and Grant Condie. Ladies in charge of the dinner included Mrs Forsgren, Mrs Edgley, Mrs Moore, Mrs Warhurst, Mrs Norma Steele, Mrs Hawkes, and Mrs Elmo Keller.

Phenol Edgley Oneida Stake Mia Elmo Keller Edwin A Crockett Grant Condie Clifford Forsgren Phenot Edgley Ernest Moore Stanford War- 600 Norma Steele William Hawkes

Men Under 26 To Fill August Quota

Idaho selective service plans August inductions for men under 26 while drawing from single men aged 26 to 29 for pre induction. Lieutenant Colonel Norman B Adkisson says boards are stabilized and can advise registrants in advance. Brigadier General M G McCannell and others report positive reactions as boards prepare for July and August actions.

Idaho Norman B Adkisson North Idaho Adkison State Selective Service System M G. McCannel

Local notices salute air corps pilot and births in Franklin area

Fairview Technical Sgt Laman J Clar ert stationed at Camp Phillips. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Vern Cor a Jurs 2 at Budge hospital in Logan. Cecil Cherry has won his wings and is now a 2nd Lt in the Army Air Corps on a 10 day furlough with his parents. Numerous visiting relatives and friends are listed. The Franklin cemetery burial was directed by Hendricks mortuary for Mrs Funk born June 10 1881 in Coveville Utah.

Laman J Clarert Camp Phillips Waisas Vern Cor Budge Hospital Logan Worner & Baby Cecil Cherry Army Air Corps Aloy Cherry Cherry Beth Neeley Cornish Marynett Corritt Boise Walt Rawlings Smithfield Orvil Cherry Mrs. Funk Coveville Utah John Jane Biggs Albert William Funk Logan Temple Franklin

Ledger and Journal Books On Sale at The Citizens

Ledger sheets journal sheets and binders of many makes offered at low prices. Axle books led ra journals and other types available. Sale advertised with catalog pricing and store location.

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Services Held For Mrs. Alice B Funk In Franklin Ward

Funeral services were held Monday in Franklin ward for Mrs. Alice B. Funk, mother of Mira Alice Blees Funk, who died at home after long illness. Bishop Frank Woodward presided. attendees included ministers, singers, and family members with musical performances and eulogies.

Alice B. Funk Franklin Fari Franklin Ward Mira Alice Blees Mra Thora Angeles Calif

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