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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Jon Warner and baby Donna Lynn of Fort Lewis Washington visited with Mr and Mrs Lorin Keller while Jon is on a short leave.
Local families hosted and visited across Mink Creek Lava Hot Springs Preston Ogden and Salt Lake with guests including Eleanor Jepsen Kirkbride and baby Kimberly. wedding reception for Lael Jensen and George Littke. multiple extended family gatherings and military furlough mentions.
Washington notes the American League title chase as the Yankees seek to overtake the Indians while the Dodgers and Giants contend in the National League. It mentions injuries, hitting slumps, recent series results, and long shot forecasts with Cubs-like optimism and slight doubt. The piece references All-Star timing and ongoing public notices stitched into local life.
Baseball coaching guidance explains how to assign second base and shortstop for stolen bases and relays. It covers when to have the shortstop or second baseman cover, how to relay from outfield to base, and emphasizes anticipating batted ball direction and baserun outcomes while avoiding mental errors.
Next Week continues the How to Play Baseball series with Third Base by Pie Traynor. It explains base stance and fundamental plays for young players, with future columns promised on infielding outfielding and base running.
Mr and Mrs Lee Bateman of River Heights spent four days at Island Park fishing. Vern Jepsen returned to Seattle after vacation with his mother Agnes Jepsen and family. Dick Shy of Nyssa Ore visited Betty Jensen and others. Mr and Mrs Ken Rasmussen of Clearfield visited Orlando Rasmussen and family. Jilene served refreshments to Bonnie Winward Carolyn Griffeth Myrna Phillips Mrs Maughan and leaders Orthea Moser Edith Crookston. Next meeting at Bonnie Winward's home next Thursday.
The Dayton The Cooking Caper s 4 H club met at Dorothy Mos ers home to organize. Dorothy Moser was chosen president Marianna Winward vice president Karen Kirkbride secretary and Esther Griffeth reporter Leaders are Margaret Dalley and Frances Atkinson. Next meeting at Esther Griffeth s home. The Nifty Little Stitchers 4 H club met at Julene Blau s home where Mrs Maughan demonstrated lace and top finishing techniques.
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