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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1956

Page

2

Preston Legion Auxiliary Officers Attend State Convention

Preston unit of the American Legion Auxiliary sent Clara Auger and Deane Auger to the department convention in Pocatello with William Auger joining Friday and Saturday sessions. The unit won five dollar history and five dollar junior activity awards and a three dollar personal award for outstanding junior activity chairman. An honorable mention was earned for the scrapbook. Local attendees heard National Commander J Addington Wagner at the commanders ball and banquet in the Memorial building Friday.

American Legion Auxilary Pocatello Clara Auger Preston Deane Auger William Auger Auger Prestos J. Addington Wagner

Dayton Family Tours Yellowstone and Nearby Lands

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kirkbride and daughters Pauline and Karen with James Call return from a 10 day trip through Teton and Yellowstone National parks. They travel via Butte Virginia City Anaconda Twin Falls visiting relatives including Rand Wirs and Sylvan Call. They plan more time exploring Yellowstone.

Earl Kirkbride Pauline Karen James Call Teton National Park Yellowstone National Park Butte Virginia City Annaconda Val Helmandel- Yar S. C. Crookston Oxford Floyd ‘Helmandollar Yelowsstone National Park

Popettes Debut On KPST Radio Show For Preston

Beginning next Monday at 9 35 a.m. two local Preston girls DeAnn Larson and Bonnie Boden will present a 15 minute program titled The Popettes on KPST. The weekly show showcases youth talent and community interest in the morning lineup.

Preston DeAnn Larson Bonnie Boden KPST

Free car bodies for haul away at Cannary place

Classified note offers free car bodies to anyone who will haul them away to fill washouts at Cannary place 8 South 6 West for neighborhood improvement.

Cannary Place

Willow Flat Camp Starts This Morning

The Willow Flat 4-H camp opens for a three day program led by Frank lin county 4-H club members. General chairmen are Owen Gibson and co-chairs Keith Gibson and Horatio Gregory. Activities include nature hikes crafts games and camp cookery by day with an evening talent program and Indian storytelling by Chris Hansen of Mink Creek. The camp serves youths who could not attend Bear Lake to keep groups manageable.

Franklin County Willow Flat Owen Gibson Keith Gibson Horatio Gregory Chris Hansen Mink Creek Bear Lake Gibson

Preston Band and Marching Groups Busy Week

Preston High School band and baton corps plan a busy week starting July 24. They travel to Ogden for Pioneer Day parade and rodeo events, lead the rodeo parade at the high rodeo starting July 26, and aim to perform in Franklin and Logan parades earlier in July. John Manning, the band director, says the group is in fine shape.

Preston High School Ogden Rodeo Committee Preston Idaho Franklin Cache Valley Logan John Manning

Weekend visitors share Preston family reunion in Idaho Falls

Weekend callers at the W K Phippen home included Mr and Mrs DeMont Lott and five children from Kamas Utah, Mr and Mrs Joel Lott and three children from Murray, Utah, Mr and Mrs Duane K Phippen and two daughters from Logan, and Mr and Mrs Gene Anderson and family of Preston. They attended a family reunion in Idaho Falls Sunday and Joel Lott later visited friends before heading to Yellowstone National Park. DeMont Lott returned to Preston to visit her parents for the rest of the week.

W. K Arwen Larsen Joseph Gardner Springer, N. M Ed Cole Perry Whittle Portland Edris Hanna Draper Utah Bertha Whittle Thomas Kerr Elmer Kerr Gwen Cole Logan Laura Taylor Fred Michaels Ogden Oscar Rawlings Gladys R. Lemmons California Henry Rawlings Bill Choules Hagerman Alma Choules Bill Kerr Richland Wash Crystal Hogan Baker, Ore Wilma Wade Idaho Falls Eldon Bodily Ariz Levi Aloy Cherry Nampa

Leishman Nuptials In Logan LDS Temple Featured In Golden News

Newlyweds Elmo G Leishman and Anna Mae Wilde celebrated their Logan temple wedding on June 22 with a double ring ceremony officiated by President George Nelson. The bride wore white lace and tulle with a scalloped veil and carried pink roses and a white orchid. Attendants, guests, and a reception followed as families gathered, with extensive lists of relatives assisting and several prenuptial parties noted. The couple will reside in Golden Colorado after the ceremony and both families were highlighted in the article.

Golden Colo Elmo G Leishman Leishman Anna Mae Wilde Torvall Wilde Preston Seth P. Leishman Welsville Utah Logan Lds Temple George Nelson Howard Harris Norval Whitehead George Littke Valene Kofoed Lois Arnold Wilde Dwight Wilde Fay Wilde Neldon Wilde Kathryn Diane Ilene Kaye Wilde Melvin Westerberg Ivan Rasmussen Daniel Johnson LaVern Hollingsworth Lois Lila Rae Rasmussen Martha Geddes Linda Conlin Dixie Rae Wilde Paul Leishman Reese Clair Jay Duane Ross Wilde Louise Johnson Julie Simmons Janet Knudson Diane Palmer Denver First Ward M- Men and Gleaners John Basinger Karl Brown Denver Salt Lake City Lael Littke New York City Leishmhan Utah State Agricultural College

Fairview Hosts Weekend Visit By Idaho Falls Family

Mr and Mrs Dee Sharp and family from Idaho Falls spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Vernon Sharp. Mr and Mrs Dorval Larsen and their children from Boise have been visiting relatives nearby.

Dee Sharp Idaho Falls Vernon Sharp Dorval Larsen Boise

Glendale social notes highlight visits and a swimming party

The item lists dinner guests at the Biggs home in Preston and multiple weekend visits among families in Glendale, Downey, Logan, and nearby towns. It also notes a free swimming party at Lava Hot Springs hosted by the MIA seventh ward for repeat attendees.

Chrissie. Owen Wesley Biggs Preston Joyce Smith Junolin Auger Montpelier Barbara Bessiegger Ella Belle Brown Maurice Owen Blaine Webster Donna Webster Canyon Jerry Christensen Downey Verl Auger Vern Nelson Stanley Rawlings Prestor Val Smith Debbie Logan Seventh Ward Lava Hot Springs Kathleen. Larsen Iva Lou Owen Lois Josephine Auger Gary * Nelson Steven Webster Guy Petterborg Don Petterborg Diane Jean Beth Clearfield Utah Ray Petterborg Lamb Nev Add Teresa Phillip Frank ‘Preece Dean Patty Spd Springs Werren Sommy Oe Spokane Wash Petterberg

Saturday Bazaar for Canning Center Named Successful

Franklin county residents praised the Saturday bazaar at the county canning center as a great success. Farm Bureau women’s committee thanked helpers, especially ward volunteers and KPST for publicity, with hopes full equipment funds will be raised soon. Donations still welcome at the canning center.

Franklin County Canning Center Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Wwo Preston Citizen KPST Frank Foss County Canning Center

4-H Judging Field Day Planned in Franklin County

Franklin county 4-H livestock club members host a practice judging field day on Friday July 27 at 10 a.m. at the Paul Condie farm near Preston. Organizers aim to teach members and leaders how to judge dairy cattle beef hogs and sheep with instruction from G. C. Anderson extension dairyman from Boise.

Franklin County Paul Condie Preston G. C. Anderson Extension Dairyman Boise

Mantle and Ruth contrasted as quiet star versus crowd magnet

Sporting News writer Dan Daniel contrasts Mickey Mantle and Babe Ruth. Ruth thrived in crowds, autographs, hospital visits, and public adulation, while Mantle remains private, shy of publicity, despite elite hitting and switch hitting prowess. Mantle’s modest life contrasts Ruth’s flamboyance and universal love for fans.

Mickey Mantle Babe Ruth Mickey Sporting News Mantle Ruth Ace Dan Daniel Daniel Babe Yankees Asheville N. C National Catholic Sanitarium Picher Okla

The Preston Clotizen at No. 8

The Preston Clotizen reports a local item with notices and updates from No. 8, reflecting community events and civic notices.

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Legion Auxiliary Dayton Preston Band GLASS Trousseau THE Elmo G. Leishman Fairview Glendale Sporting News 5. c Merrill T. C. Merrill & Sons
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