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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1952

Page

6

Fourth of July Celebration in Preston Highlights Local Float

Preston marked Independence Day with a single business float from Elwell tinsmithing. Editor Watkin L. Roe led the Citizen meeting while Mayor George E. Crockett greeted attendees. The Franklin stake held its first annual outing in a Cub River grove, attracting about 600 members. Dr Milo Wheeler plans Boise travel for chiropractic board work as a state member.

Preston Elwell Watkin L. Roe The Citizen Claire Goasfind George E. Crockett Franklin Cub River Milo Wheeler Boise Chiropractic Board of Examiners

Conductor Jack Tallman Undergoes Mayo Operation

Jack Tallman, conductor on the interurban road, returned to Mayo brothers for surgery on an abdominal abscess. Surgeons explored the abdomen and found the abscess in a different location than expected, prompting further procedures.

Jack Tallman Mayo Brothers

Road Crew Clears Bear Lake Route in Record Time

A large volunteer group from Preston, Riverdale, and Mink Creek, led by Lorenzo Baird, blasted and graded a new road to Bear Lake. Despite early doubts, 100 men completed two major cuts and culverts in hours, cutting travel time to Bear Lake to about one and a half to two and a half hours. Theo Petterberg reportedly achieved the same in one and a half hours.

Preston Riverdale Mink Creek Glencoe Lorenzo Baird Bear Lake Nelson J. N. Larsen Warren Feldsteind Bearlake Theo Petterberg Nash Garage

Justice Court Digest: Multiple fined for license and driving violations

Neil Kessler of Salt Lake City pays 25 dollars plus 3 costs for fishing without a license. E A Wolverton of Lance Creek Wyoming fined 25 dollars plus 3 costs for fishing with improper license. Hyrum McKay of Weston fined 5 dollars and costs for registration and track possession failure. Glen Owen Caldwell of Murray fined 15 dollars plus costs for negligent driving. Robert A Deloach fined 25 dollars plus costs for reckless driving with license suspension. Orland J Nelson of Ogden fined 100 dollars plus costs for driving under the influence. Delbert E Holbrook and David Moose of Pocatello fined 25 and 26 dollars plus costs for truck registration failures. Richard V Bergstrom and Glen A Smith of Pocatello fined 25 dollars plus costs for truck registration. Earl Bullock Goodyear of Salt Lake City fined 5 dollars plus costs for failing to obtain permit. Mrs E A Wolverton of Lance Creek Wyoming fined 25 dollars plus costs for fishing with improper license.

Justice Court News Neil Kessler Salt Lake City E. A. Wolverton Lance Creek Wyo Hyrum McKay Weston Glen Owen Caldwell Murray Robert A. Deloach Orland Jos. Nelson Ogden Hquor Delbert E. Holbrook Pocatello David Moose Richard V. Bergstrom Glen A. Smith Earl Bullock Goodyear

Jensen Fined For Stop Sign Violation

David P. Jensen was fined five dollars plus costs for a stop sign violation.

David P. Jensen

Local Families Share News From Portland to Provo

Weston Binggell returned home after a Portland visit. Dale Dawson of Logan spent weeks with his grandparents Antone Keller and Frances Merrill. Tooele couple Mr. and Mrs. Bush welcomed a daughter born July 14 at Preston hospital. Frances Merrill visits her parents in the Merrill home. Morrie Godfrey and sons Craig and Jack Hickerson called on Griffths in Clarkston. George Kofoed and Sarah Williams visited Brigham with Williams’s mother. Ben Buttars and family celebrate a new granddaughter born in Provo to Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Walker whose wife is Elma Buttars. Griffiths visited Brigham Sunday at Eugene Griffiths’s home.

Joseph Binggell Portland Dale Dawson Logan Antone Keller Charles Bush Tooele Preston Hospital Bush Frances Merrill Lawrence Merrill Morrie Godfrey Craig and Jackquelyn Clarkston Jesse Griffihs George Kofoed Salt Lake Sarah Williams Brigham Ben C. Buttars Provo Sanford Walker

Community Notes From Logan Temple to Navy Examinations

The logan temple hosted a relief society session on July 16 with many members attending a picnic at Willow Park. Dennis Taylor, grandson of the Price family, has been visiting and returned home. Duane Lott left July 14 for a navy physical in Portland and is in the reserve awaiting possible call in September. Reed Griffiths is home on leave from Camp Roberts and was honored with a dinner at Mrs. Jesse Griffiths home. Several local residents enjoyed a chicken dinner at various households including Morrie Godfrey and Lauradene Neeley among others.

Willow Park Logan Duane Lott Archie Lott Portland Navy Duane Jesse Griffiths Reed Camp Roberts Morrie Godfrey Clarkston Lauradene Neeley Riverdale Larry Hobbs Franklin Pauline and Joyce Tate Phil Goodsell Alton Buttars

Notable Guests Attend Laver Neuenswander Event

Mrs. Laver Neuenswander hosts a gathering featuring Mr. and Mrs. Keith Butters Mr. and Mrs Théo Schwaneveldt Morgan Butters Venice Nielson Paul Fennesbeck Bonnie Griffiths and an honored guest.

Mrs. Laver Neuenswander Keith Butters Théo Schwaneveldt Morgan Butters Venice Nielson Paul Fennesbeck Bonnie Griffiths

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