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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
5
Notice is given under Idaho law that Franklin County Municipal Corporation determines the described property is no longer necessary for county use and will proceed with sale. The notice specifies the action as authorized by state statutes and addresses the county’s best interests in disposing of the property.
On Saturday August 16 1952 at 10 00 a m the Franklin County Board of Commissioners Idaho will offer for sale at the courthouse front door in Preston Idaho two parcels in Section 8 Township 15 South Range 39 East Boise Meridian The first conveys 2 4 acres described by metes bounds with ownership listed as Herbert J Nichols and Morgan Mitchell The second describes a separate parcel in the same section listed to Earhart Lauritzen Also the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids The notice is dated June 30 1952 and signed by Chairman Angus Condie Commissioners D Ariel Nash and Wm E Crane Attest Co L Swenson Clerk
Probate court in Franklin County Idaho notices creditors and all claimants to Phillip Smith Evans estate must file claims within four months after first publication. Administratrix Phyllis F. Evans asks claims be exhibited to 324 South 2nd East Preston Idaho with attorney Blaine F. Evans of Boise Idaho listed.
Mrs. Mary Gregersen and companions traveled to Salt Lake City and Sacramento in July. Barbara Kohler from Midway visited the Jos A Christensen home. Louene Cole led a two and one half minute talk and Charla Ann Bell led the memory gem. Presidents Godfried Swartz and Walter Beutler of Dayton attended Banida ward Sunday.
Mapleton residents report visits with relatives as Janice Bodily returned home from Fairview after a few days with sister and family. Rufus Long and his wife came home from a southern states mission last Friday. James Wheeler and family hosted their daughter Mrs. Howard Glover and family this Sunday. Sharon Burbank Karen Chatterton Donna Porter and others attended the Bear Lake 4 H club camp. Girls softball team defeated First Ward 6 to 2 last Wednesday.
The weekly note reports Mapleton softball loss 12 to 13 to first ward. Dursteler family held a community camp reunion on Sunday July 13 with many relatives listed from California to Preston. Salt Lake City visitor Lyle Peterson vacationing with the Bowcuts. The girls lost to Fairview by nine while the boys defeated Franklin 10 to 7.
In senior Sunday school Ross Wells gave the sacrament gem and Mar jene Bennett delivered a two and a half minute talk. Junior Sunday school had Eugene Bennett reciting the gem while Echo Gibson Carol Smith and Engrid Hedin gave talks. Evening meeting speakers were Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Swainston and Glen Swan, followed by remarks by Mrs. Willard Kofoed. Visitors included Mrs. A. L. Allen and daughter LaRue Swan Lake, Mrs. Marvel Thompson and son Glen of Boise, and Willard Kofoed with son Arvin and grandson Carl. Additional visits and family details from Salt Lake City, Murray, Pocatello, Mud Lake, Lewiston, and New Plymouth are noted alongside various local residents and relatives.
Census data show Idaho farm average size growing from 301.3 acres in 1945 to 828.3 acres in 1950. The gain reflects postwar agricultural consolidation and broader land use shifts.
Ogden and Pocatello defendants fined for speeding running stop signs and drunk driving. Names include Richard L. Pugsbey Don C. Luthy Wesley Lund Raymond Howell Jean Bowden Dean S Ralph Garland Herd Norda L Bodily Henry J Watkins Owen J Snyder Theral Taylor Glen Coburn and Stan Winn with fines ranging from 5 to 50 dollars.
Recap of wedding receptions and visitors in the Cleveland region last week. Leon Burton’s wedding nephew ties. Roy Andreasen and VaLoy of Salt Lake City visiting relatives. Allen Kingsbury visiting Swan Lake. Don Forsgren on leave before deployment. Leland Panter’s Sunday school trip to Salt Lake City and Lagoon. Ethleen Anderson and Milo Nance spoke at sacrament meeting. Charlott Johnson performed a piano solo. Stake board members attended Cleveland ward Sunday school.
A series of church and family events filled the weekend in Logan and surrounding areas. Reunions were held by Gray in Weber Canyon and the Nelson family at Lava, with attendees from Cleveland and Seattle visiting relatives. A YWMIA chapter reorganized Sunday evening while multiple members and counselors were noted for their roles.
The notice lists Rev. P. J. O'Sullivan as pastor with residence at 308 East Oneida and phone number 460 for contact.
The listing notes masses held on the first and third Sundays at 8:00 am and on the second and fifth Sundays at 12:30 pm. The schedule specifies two service times each month.
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