Wright 82 Dies at Preston After Long Ranch Career
Joseph B Wright 82 died at his Preston home on Thursday July fifth from apoplexy. Born September 25 1862 in Franklin he was the son of William and Maria Brown Wright a Franklin pioneer. He married Ella Eastman in 1884 who died 1889 leaving a daughter then married Mary Ellis in 1893 who died 1931 leaving two sons Ellis and Kenneth Wright of Thatcher. On August 31 1938 he wed Bessie Johnson Hyde and lived in Thatcher as a rancher until retiring to Preston. He was a director of the Grace Bank for many years. Survivors include his widow a daughter Lora Poole Ogden and sons Ellis and Kenneth Wright Thatcher five grandchildren six great grandchildren and siblings Mrs Sarah Bennett Smithfield William B Wright Pocatello Samuel B Wright Nampa Mrs Lizzie Webb Maggie Wright and G L Wright Franklin. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p m Monday in Thatcher High School with Rev Bruner of Logan officiating. Musical numbers included a vocal solo When I Take My Vacation In Heaven Howard Hollingsworth a violin solo Nedra Whitehead with Pat Mendenhall vocal That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine Frank Harris remarks by Sumner Pond Scriptural reading sermon and prayers by Rev Bruner Burial was in Soda Springs cemetery.
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Joseph
Wright
Preston
Franklin
William
Maria
Brown Wright
Bessie Johnson Hyde
Thatcher
Grace Bank
Lora Poole
Ogden
Ellis
Kenneth Wright
Sarah Bennett
Smithfield
William B. Wright
Pocatello
Samuel ‘ B. Wright
Nampa
Lizzie Webb
Maggie
Wright c
Reverend Bruner
Logan
Anus
Heaven
Howard Hollingsworth
Nedra ‘Whitehead
Patty Mendenhall
Daddy
Frank Harris
Sumner Pond
Bruner
Soda Springs
Soldier Returns on 30 Day Furlough from Overseas Duty
Pvt. Jerold Carver has arrived in the states for a 30 day furlough and reassignment. He landed June 20 aboard the Queen Mary with the 67th Bombing Squadron and 44th Bombing Group of the Eighth Air Force after nearly two years overseas.
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Pvt
Jerold Carver
States
Queen Mary
67Th
44Th
Eighth Air Force
Idaho Sets Wheat and Rye Acreage Goals for 1946-47
Idaho's wheat producers target about 13,100,000 acres for the 1946-47 crop, the AAA committee announced, matching the 1945 goal. Rye is set at 7,000 acres, up 1,000 from last year, aligning with national goals of 67-70 million for wheat and 2.8 million for rye to meet estimated 1946-47 demand.
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Idaho
AAA
Refueling Operator Pvt Carver Earns Battle Stars in WW II
Pvt Carver joined service in August 1942 and went to England a year later to serve as a heavy bomber refueling operator. He received four major battle stars with the Presidential Unit Citation and Oak Leaf Cluster. While in England he married Miss Ivy Mabel Goddard. The couple's young son plans to join them in the United States as soon as arrangements allow.
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England
Pvt
Carver
Ivy Mabel -Goddard
United States
Medal given posthumously to Biak death husband
Mrs. Sarah Spencer receives the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster posthumously for T/Sgt Ben O Spencer killed in a Biak Island plane crash. Presentation at Hill Field Utah on July 4 by Colonel Mintey. Attendees included family and Mrs Kornit of the WAC led a tour of workshops and assembly lines.
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Bén O. Spencer
Sarah Spencer
Thatcher
Idaho
Hill Field
Utah
Mintey
Sylvia, Kornit
WAC
Spencer
Judy
D. W. McGregor
Lenore. McGregor
Lorin. McGregor
Ogden
Biak Island
Honest Youth Returns Lost Purse to Owner
The Preston Citizen lost column advertisement led to a grateful return by a young man who found Myrtle J. Daniels purse Tuesday afternoon. Daniels praised the honest deed and speculated the youth might be a scout while thanking him again. Lt Quentin Nelson traveled from his training field for his grandfather Nielsen's funeral then visited relatives before returning to Mink Creek.
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Preston Citizen
Myrtle J. Daniels
J. B. Wright
Quentin Nelson
Nielsen
Preston
Mink Creek
Wilford Nelson
Léty Hi Field
Wedding Announcements Offered In Various Card Sizes
Local printer advertises a large stock of wedding announcements in simple card styles and two page folded formats. Prices claimed to be competitive nationwide. Customers invited to obtain a price quote for this work.
Dr I Q Program Promised At Capitol Theater Logan
Dr I Q a Salt Lake City radio figure will present a charity program at Logan Capitol Theater on Wednesday July 18 at 1055 p m Proceeds go to the St Johns Episcopal Church Logan Organ Fund The 1400 seat house will not be over sold and tickets cost 1 20 with federal tax A Glee Club concert and Allen C Anthony will host with local volunteers aiding the Logan Preston and Smithfield communities
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Dr. I. Q
Salt Lake City
Logan
Capitol Theater
Organ Fund
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Dr.i. Q
Imperial Glee Club
NBC
Allen C. Anthony
Preston
Smithfield
Lana Turner to Wear 200 Percent Wardrobe in New Film
Hollywood buzz claims Lana Turner will sport a fully in house created wardrobe for MGM's Keep Your Powder Dry co starring Laraine Day and Susan Peters at the Grand Theatre. The studio introduces a new tropical worsted uniform for summer and Day dresses. Heels up to two and a half inches will be allowed with the date dress, and brown purses may accompany the outfits.
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Uncle Sam
Hollywood
Lana Turner
WACS
Miss Turner
Valerie
Barclay
Bill Johnson
M-G-M
Grand Theatre
Lana
Laraine Day
Susan Peters
Caution Urged In Using Weed Killers
Farmers urged to exercise care with 2 4 D weed killer amid University of California findings of soil toxicity and vapor drift. County agent Daniel Roberts notes sandy soils retain residues longer and Ada county tests show alfalfa damage from vapors 150 feet away. Residue in sprayers poses additional hazard if not flushed before use.
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Daniel Roberts
University of California
Ada
Experimental weed killer shows limited effects on animals
Experimental trials with 2 4 D on animals showed no poisonous effects on skin or ingestion. Grasses and grain remained unharmed, indicating selectivity. Morning Glory and Canadian Thistle were most easily killed while White Top and Knapwood resisted. Researchers urge more work before general use. RDN 3/c and Mrs J J McCarty of Long Beach and Mrs Julia Pearler of Salt Lake City visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Boyle last week. On Monday, Mr and Mrs Dolan Condie hosted them for dinner with Mrs Harold Campbell.
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J. J. McCarty
Long Beach
California
Julia Pearler
Salt Lake City
Thomas Boyle
Early Franklin Settler Succumbs At Hospital
Charles Baker 83 an early settler of Franklin died July 5 at LDS hospital Salt Lake City from age related causes. Born November 4 1862 at Slaterville Utah he married Lucy Evans June 2 1881. They moved to Franklin where he lived and was known for oxen team in Utah and Idaho pageants. Survived by six children 27 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren with nine grandsons in the army. Funeral July 9 Franklin ward chapel with burial in Franklin cemetery.
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Taas
Maken
Charles Baker
Franklin
LDS
Salt Lake City
Slaterville
Utah
Lucy Evans
Eagle Rock
Idaho
Frank Woodward
OSL
Peter G. Whitehead
A. W. Hart
George E. Burgi
Franklin Cemetery
Hendricks Mortuary
Eighty Three Descendants Honor Mrs Christensen
A family reunion for Mrs C Christensen Sr was held at Lava Hot Springs on her birthday July 5 with 83 attendees. Guests include eight children and partners, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Dinner, swimming, and visiting followed the long table celebration.
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C. Christensen
Lava Hot Springs
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