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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1953

Page

11

Funeral Services Held Saturday for Nephi Larson

Funeral services for prominent businessman Nephi Larson were held Saturday in the Franklin stake house under direction of Ernest Eberhard Jr. The program included prayers, musical selections, and talks by Rotary club members and local leaders. The grave was dedicated in Logan cemetery by Stake Patriarch O P Merrill, with pallbearers named and Rotary Club supplying flower cars.

Franklin Stakehouse Nephi Larson Ernest Eberhard, Jr First Ward Oliver Millard C. M. Shumway Horace Baugh Rotary Club O. D. Robinson Larson Wallace Jensen Constance Davis Wesley Lloyd Ernest Eberhard Elda Carlson B. C. Mecham W. A. Larsen Logan Cemetery Stake O. P. Merrill Harley Greaves Stewart Geddes Ray Bright O. D

Westminister Fellowship to Lead Sunday Church Services

Logan Presbyterian Church holds services at 8 am conducted by Westminister Fellowship. Speaker William Epps, among passengers on the missing Honolulu flight, is listed as part of the scheduled program.

Westminister Fellowship The Logan Presbyterian Church William Epps Honolulu

Zeta Pi Plans Annual Dance At Home Meeting

Zeta Pi club met Thursday evening at Carol Smiths home with President Gloria Smart presiding. A discussion on the annual dance led to selection of a committee comprising Ann Lewis Karma Lynn Shrives and La Rene Peterson. Light refreshments followed.

Zeta Pi Club Carol Smith Gloria Smart Ann Lewis Karma Lynn Shrives La-Rene Peterson

Outdoor Social Honors Leon Fisher With Garden Party

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Burrup hosted an outdoor garden party Tuesday evening at their home honoring Leon Fisher of Seattle. Guests included A. L. Fisher Doug Fisher Clair Fisher Allen Fisher Curt is Allen Leon Fisher and others. An outdoor luncheon featured a birthday cake for Leon Fisher.

Melvin Burrup Leon Fisher Seattle A. L. Fisher Doug Fisher Clair Fisher Allen Fisher Curtis Allen Bill and Kent Dekker Annie Hatch Elsie McCauley R. C. Affleck

Porter and Garner Families Welcome Three Local Newborns

Mr and Mrs Blaine Porter welcome a daughter born July 11. Mr and Mrs Joe Garner of Preston announce a son born July 13. Mr and Mrs Harley Jepson of Preston announce a daughter born July 15.

Blaine Porter Joe Garner Preston Harley Jepson

Lowe Family Reunion Brings Kin From Many Generations

Descendants of the late James G. Lowe gathered Saturday at Lava for a reunion. Cyril Lowe led a program after a box lunch with group singing and a tribute to James G. Lowe by Scott Lowe. Family members shared memories, a quartet performed, and readings and an original poem were presented. The afternoon included swimming and visiting. The group reorganized with Cyril Lowe as chairman and Syrena Lowe as secretary, noting 20 living children, 115 grandchildren, about 200 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.

James” G. Lowe Lava Cyril Lowe Mark Hart James G. Lowe Scott Lowe Reuben Scott Glen Cyril Ann Carter Hustan Miles Dena Wells Lydia Geddes Syrena Lowe James G Eliza Doney Elizabeth K. Lowe

International Harvester dealer attends Chicago convention

Preston Personals Dean Jensen, IH dealer, travels to a Chicago convention this week. House guests at Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Martin’s home include Milton C. Seacord and two sons with Miss Gail Jenks of Pomona California. Weekend visitors were Mrs. D. A. Martin’s sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson of Boise.

Dean Jensen International Harvester Chicago D. A. Martin Milton C. Seacord Gail Jenks Pomona Calif D. A. Martin Home Richard Johnson Boise

Outgoing Officers Entertain Ladies Literary Club

The Ladies Literary Club was entertained by outgoing officers at a garden party hosted by Mrs Ellen Greaves last Wednesday. A short program was presented, bridge games were played, new member Mrs JR Affleck performed a stunt, and refreshments were served.

Ladies Literary Club Ellen Greaves JR. C. Affleck

Franklin Ward Talent Show Captivates Mapleton Audience

Franklin ward recreation hall hosted a Friday talent show judged by Mrs. Sabina Nash, Mrs. Oneto Day, and Marlin Hill. Group one winners were Shannon Nashland first and a three-way second among Kent Smith, Dorene Hampton, and Pamela Smith. Group two winner Larry Smith with a three-way second among Viola Lauritzen, and others. Group three first went to Devon Doney, with a three-way second among Waldo Stockdale Melvin Jay and Darrell Woodward.

Mapleton Franklin Ward Sabina. Nash Linrose Oneto Day Cove Marlin Hill Lewiston David Geddes Vonda Packer Marlina Porter Kay Woodward Pamela Corbridge Joyce, Woodward Shirlene Doney Trene Olsen Susan’ Wells Sharon “Woodward Ann Doney Lana Woodward de Esta Porter Shannon Nash Herchel Bullen Kent Smith David Long Wynn Doney Dorene Hampton Pamela Smith Janet Oliverson Viola Lauritzen Larry Smith Mary Jo Morrison Roger Cole Horatio Gregory Roger Woodward Lorraine Bennett Elaine Doney Rozann Hawkes Darlis Woodward Vaunda Oliverson Elaine Stockdale Waldo Stockdale Melvin Jay Darrell Woodward Devon Doney Robert Gene Lowe Victor Jensen Glade Handy Shannon Nashland

Boy Scouts Rout in Golden Gate City Schedule

Sunday July 26 the group attends Sunday school and church then tours landmarks including Richméfide refinery the San Rafael ferry San Quentin prison Golden Gate Bridge and Park. They dine at 7 to 8 p.m. depart July 27 for Reno Winnemucca Wells then return home with meals and overnight camp.

Golden Gate City Richméfide San Fafael Ferry San Quentin Prison Golden’ Gate Bridge Golden Gate Park Planetarium Cliff House Funland Reno Winnemucca Wells New

Preston model club takes part in state contest

Mr Geisler sponsored the Preston model club which includes all age groups and has 30 members. K C Ballif, president, and George West accompanied Mr Geisler to the contest. Last year members attended a two day state contest in Idaho Falls with Phil West and Mr Geisler as sponsors.

Three Car Accidents Leave Minor Injuries and Damages

Tuesday incidents report Mrs. Marjorie Keller and two children escaping with minor injuries after a car slid into a borrow pit and struck a utility pole. Damage to the vehicle estimated at 200 dollars. Mrs. Myrtle Rindisbaker of Riverdale was struck by a train at 12 55 p m causing rear fender damage as she drove away from the Utah Poultry building. She accelerated instead of braking and her car was turned around by the train.

Marjorie Keller Myrtle Rindisbaker Riverdale Rindilisbaker Utah Poultry Building

Local Athletes Promote July Ticket Sale Across Eastern Idaho

Milionis of Kellogg Billy John son of Wallace and Larry Barnes Archie Russell of Coeur d'Alene are highlighted as local athletes. Tickets go on sale across Eastern Idaho in July. Gridiron club president Vern Herzog appeals to members and sports fans statewide to help make this event a success.

Milionis Kellogg Billy Johnson Wallace Larry Barnes Archie Russell Coeur d’Alene Idaho Vern Herzog Gridiron Club

McKay Family Weekend Visitors From Utah and Utah

Week end visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs I W McKay included daughters Mary and Mariah McKay of Salt Lake City and Mrs Harlow Bassett and son Don of Tooele Saturday visitors were their son Willis and family of Farmington.

I. W. McKay Mary and Mariah McKay Salt Lake City Harlow Bassett Don Tooele Willis Farmington Lee Schvaneveldt Lila Kay Veda Oscar Campbell Schvaneveldt Campbell Lorin Olsen Laura Fifield Weldon Jacobson Irene Anderson Mervin Jacobson Logan Blaine Thompson Lorenzy Dale McKay Cloteal Maughan Martha Lundquist LaMar Moe Soda Springs Moe Thomas Preston Boise Cluff Christensen California Ralph Feller Downey Hospital Vaughan Anderson Nibley Ben Hansen Reed Thompson Kendall Balls Dayton Stuart Pugmire Idaho Falls Ruby Schwartz Glen Evans Ogden LaVor Neuenswander Arthur Neuenswander Fromi Irvin Ranch Newport Michael’ Hodges Tommy _Thompson Lorin Rasmussen Myron Fennesbeck McKay Marler Lewiston Boyd Smart Montpelier Alvin Maughan Ronald Coburn Veterans’ Hospital Coburn Donna Don Guy Clearfield Alvin Maughan, Jr Provo Delbert Schwaneveldt

Jubilant 87th Birthday Party in Brig tham City

Mrs. Sarah Williams celebrated her 87th birthday with a Sunday party at her Brigham City home attended by family from Brigham Salt Lake City and Ogden. Guests included Rol land Williams Earl Buttars and George Kofoed among others.

Sarah Williams Brigtham City Brigham, Salt Lake City Ogden Rolland Williams Earl Buttars Robert Williams George Kofoed Herbert Williams Gordon Goodsell Falls Church Albert Goodsell New Plymouth Blaine Thompson Lorenzo Morgan Benson Farrell Bell Preston Joyce Kofoed Elveron Kofoed Idaho Falls Fennesbeck Downata Grant Lewis Franklin Frank Olsen Arimo Clair Olsen Maud Hansen of Hamer Lyle Porter

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