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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1955

Page

11

Obituary: Hannah Williams 71 of Preston Dies After Heart Ailment

Hannah Williams 71 of 103 South 3rd East Street Preston died Saturday night from a heart ailment. Born August 18 1883 in Ovid she married Oliver Williams in 1902. Survived by husband five children 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Thursday 11 am at Preston LDS chapel with burial in Montpelier Cemetery.

Hannah Dennina Johnson Williams South 3Rd East St Preston Ovid Andrew Christine Jensen Johnson Oliver Williams Logan LDS Temple Salt Lake City Evangeline Hymas Liberty Ida Hans Johnson Shelley Christine Edwards Montpelier Isaac Johnson Ezra Johnson Melvina Wilson Ogden Preston Lds First Ward Ichapel W. Dean Palmer Webb Mortuary

Fireman Appointed in Mapleton by City Council

Alonzo Stone of Mapleton is named the new full time fireman by the city council at the last meeting. The appointment became effective last Tuesday replacing Marion Morgan who served five years with the department.

Alonzo Stone Mapleton Mr. Stone Marion Morgan

Hit Hike Hug: The Three Great Highway Menaces

The Jax Air News lists drunken driving uncontrolled thumbing and indiscriminate spooning as the three great highway menaces, urging awareness of hit hike and hug dangers on the roads.

Jax Air News U. S. Naval Air Station Jacksonville Fla

Clyde W Nash Dies Friday Of Heart Attack

Clyde William Nash aged 55 of Preston Idaho died Friday noon from a heart ailment. He was born November 3 1899 in Pocatello and married Mamie Ransom July 27 1922 in Logan. Survivors include his wife two sons and two daughters nine grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services were held Monday in Preston with burial in Franklin cemetery.

Clyde William Nash St., Preston Pocatello Andrew B Oveda Hansen Nash Mamie Ransom Logan LDS Fern Hatch Akron Hilda Olsen Weston Ira Olson Burley Ross Nash Ogden Preston LDS First Ward W. Dean Palmer Franklin Cemetery

Breeders Day For Holstein Cattle Set July 25

Purebred Holstein breeders plan a summer breeders day and picnic on Monday July 25 led by A V Talbot club president. Activities begin 10 30 a m at Daniel Roberts 516 East 1st South Preston with pasture fertilization and management demos followed by a stop at Paul Condie farm to view cattle and haying. A community lunch at Preston recreation park 1 p m for breeders and wives, with Idaho extension dairy man G C Anderson to speak afterward. Four H dairy club members with registered Holstein cattle will receive junior membership certificates after the picnic. Afternoon farm visits include A V Talbot Fairview Alma Choules Fairview Henry Drury Fairview and Douglas Wright Franklin.

A. V. Talbot Daniel Roberts East 1St South Preston Paul Condie Preston City 2Nd North G. C. Anderson Idaho Extension Dairyman Four-H Dairy Club Fairview Alma Choules Henry Drury Douglas Wright Franklin

Norman Edwards Called to Mission in New Zealand

Norman Edwards son of Mr and Mrs Arte Inglet of Logan has accepted a call to serve a mission for the LDS church in New Zealand. He sails from Los Angeles on August 5 after a year of work there and was born in Preston on May 1 1934. His New Zealand address will be Elder George Norman Edwards box 72 2 Scotia place Auckland C1.

George . Norman ,Edwards Mrs Arte) Inglet of Logan LDS Church New Zealand Los Angeles Elder Edwards Preston Preston High School George Norman Edwards Scotia Place Auckland

Farmers Told to Keep Records for Social Security Reports

C Ben Reavis of the Pocatello Social Security office announced that migratory farm laborers in Franklin county will be covered by social security for the first time. Farmers paying $100 in wages to one or more workers must obtain an employer identification number and maintain records of worker names, social security numbers, and wages. Workers paid $100 or more per year must provide their SSN. The area office will be in Preston on the third Wednesday each month from 2 to 4 p.m. Records are needed for year end tax returns, generally due January 1956.

Franklin County C. Ben Reavis Pocatello Social Security Office Social Security Administration Reaves Preston

Action Urged to Combat Weeds on Franklin County Farms

A county agent urges Franklin County farmers to spray cut burn or clean cultivate Canadian thistle to prevent seeding. Hyrum G. Johnson new crop and weed control agent explains 2 4 D spraying provides maximum control, with guidance for small patches and drift prevention. Land owners must join a long term program using good farming practices and chemicals, and consult Johnson if unsure. Work began to spray noxious weeds on state and county roads with plans to cover railroads and public lands.

Franklin Hyrum G. Johnson Johnson Idaho Mr. Johnson

Holstein Heifer Award At Franklin County Fair

A registered Holstein dairy heifer will be awarded to a Franklin County 4-H dairy club member for top progress in the dairy club project. The 1955 sponsors include the American Breeder's Service, Lego Milk, Morning Milk, Preston Chamber of Commerce, Cache Valley Dairyman's Association, and Cache Valley Breeding Association.

Franklin County Robert Larson Preston American Breeder’s Service Lego Milk Company Morning Milk Company Preston Chamber of Commerce Cache Valley Dairyman’s Association Cache Valley Breeding Association 4-H Dairy Club

Mission leader from Minidoka area relays service record

The text notes a man identified as Mr. Johnson from Preston, living with his family at 53 North 1st East, who spent four and a half years in the U.S. Army as a crew chief, later filled a church mission, and served as district president in the Southwest Mission with headquarters in New Mexico. He is married with three young daughters.

Paul Minidoka County Air Force United. ‘States ‘Army Southwest New Mexico Johnson North Ist East Preston

Whitney youths nominated for Young American medal

A letter from G Frederick Mullen executive secretary to Governor Smylie acknowledges nominations of Reed and Lynn Winward of Whitney Idaho for a Young American medal for bravery and promises careful consideration by the committee.

G. Frederick Mullen Smylie Reed Lynn Winward Whitney Idaho

Four-H Members Camp Plans For Franklin County

Four-H members gather at Lake Camp and Willow Flat Camp with a large turnout expected. Owen Gibson of Moreston serves as chairman of the Franklin County 4-H camping committee.

Preston Legion family noted in local history

Auxiliary Work Leigh nine Sharie six and Kevin one. Mr Auger served as commander Preston post No 34 and as sixth district commander at different times. Parents Howard and Armorel Dalley Hall Preston residents, charter members of the American Legion and auxiliary in Preston.

Leigh Sharie Kevin Auger Preston Post No Howard and Armorel Dalley Hall Preston The American Legion and Auxiliary

Contest winners thank supporters after four week event

Steven Harris jeweler and Richard Strand of Johnson Drugstore express gratitude to many friends who helped with subscriptions and backing during the four week contest. Jean Morrison second prize winner visited The Citizen office to ensure her thanks appeared in print.

Richard Strand Johnson Drugstore Jean Morrison Citizen Office

Idaho's Grace Jordan Recalls Long Lost Brother Tale

A California man seeks Dell Cattron, described as five feet three, 140 pounds, a champion corn husker, in hopes he is his long lost brother Delevan Greene. Grace Jordan, former Idaho first lady, notes the inquiry came after her book Home Below Hells Canyon.

Grangeville Grace Jordan Hells Canyon California W. W. Greene

Whitneys Host Various Guests Over July Weekend

A series of visitors arrived in Whitney and nearby areas for extended stays and weekend visits. Families from Rupert Salt Lake City Logan Pocatello Idaho Falls and Preston joined local residents for July Fourth celebrations and summer gatherings.

Mark G. Johnson Rupert Fenton Larsen Norman Steinicke Kenneth Neeley Salt Lake City Eugene Hull Meredith Nelson Idaho Falls Jack Croft Steven Logan Les Ballif Brent Pocatello L. H. Ballif Brent Ballif Stanford University Lloyd N. Beckstead Michael and Parl Lloyd Beckstead David Beckstead Pullman Wash Whitney Raymond Nelson Richmond Alma Johnson G. A. Brower Jesse Johnson Preston Reed Roberts James Chadwick

Riverdale Hosts Of Barringtons Weekend Guests

Riverdale Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Keith Wiggins and children from Ogden along with Mr and Mrs Ralph Ferrin and family from Salt Lake City. Former missionary companions of Mr Barrington they joined in a quiet weekend at the Barrington home with local hosts and guests.

LaWayne Barrington Keith Wiggins Ogden Ralph Ferrin Salt Lake City Ferrin Mr. Wiggins Barrington Alvin Taylor Hayward Calif Li Waynee Barringtons

Community notes from Riverdale and surrounding areas

Social updates cover visits and travels of the Gundersons Packer and Larsen families from Richland and Seattle. Judy Packer stays in Bountiful with Gus Taverson. Deanna Garn returns home from Seattle after three weeks with Wold family. Local events include a Riverdale MIA swim party and YWMIA gathering, Riverdale softball loss to Preston, and trips to Afton Wyoming Salt Lake City and Idaho Falls.

Deanna Garn Seattle Darrel, Wold Idaho Falls Theo Smith Reed McGregor Opal Smith Yellowstone Park Jack Wold Darrel Wold Riverdale Ward Maple Grove Hot Springs MIA YWMIA Robert Smith Riverdale Girls Preston First Ward Don Carter Afton Wyo Irene Brown Carters Curtis Bosen Salt Lake City Delore Wallgren E. W. Clyde

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