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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1957

Page

9

Vocal Recital Planned July 31

Howard De Witt Swainston and wife Joyce Cummings Swainston will be presented in a vocal recital on Wednesday July 31 at 8 15 p m in the forward chapel by their vocal teacher Neymreen Far xell with piano. The public is invited. Swainston is the son of Howard and Mrs Swainston of Whitney and is a Preston High School and Preston High School graduate. Mrs Swainston is a Salt Lake City native living in Van Nuys California where he works for an insurance company. Farrell is a noted artist in music and dance formerly from Logan now in Hollywood. She is the daughter of the late Alfred and Luna Thatcher Farrell and has appeared in motion pictures. The trio will also give concerts in Provo and Salt Lake City.

Howard de Witt Swainston Joyce Cummings Swainston Foward Chapel Neymreen Farxell Swainston Howard Swainston Whitney Preston Hil Utah Salt Lake City van Nuys Calif Warrel Logan Hollywood Alfred Luna Thatcher’ - Farrell Provo

Beckstead Reunion Set for August 3 in Whitney Ward

A John S Beckstead family reunion is planned for Saturday August 3 at 1 pm in the Whitney ward recreation hall. Descendants from all branches are invited. Lunch will be provided by the committee with soft drinks and ice cream. The program includes social time and games for children and a brief business meeting in the afternoon.

John S Beckstead Whitney Ward

For Sale Or Lease Reg is tered Holstein balls

For sale or lease notice offering registered Holstein cattle. Contact Elmo Beckstead by phone 0292 Rb 30 31 for details.

Elmo Beckstead

Orson T Rasmussen Dies of Heart Ailment at 59

Orson T Rasmussen 59 died at his Grace home from a coronary occlusion. He worked five years at the Grace power plant after 25 years at Oneida Station. Born July 19 1898 in Mink Creek he married Ida Christensen in 1919. Survivors include two sons Clyde and Dale, a daughter Nova Jean Forsgren, five grandchildren and many siblings. Funeral at Mink Creek Chapel Saturday at 1 p.m. Webb Mortuary will accept friends Friday evening and Saturday until service. Burial in Mink Creek Cemetery.

Orson T. Rasmussen Grace Oneida Mr. Rasmussen Mink Creek Rasmus Lizzie Andreason Rasmussen Ida ‘Christensen White Sulphur Springs Mont Clyde Nova Jean Forsgren Ogden Annie Wilde Preston Sarah Rasmusgen Marvin Sugar City Clemmon Tia Christensen Bessie Hawkes Boise Lydia Thomas Thelma’ Bassett Walnut Calif Edward Seal Hailey Fred Seal Salt Lake Webb Mortuary Mink Creek Cemetery

Service Scheduled For Elizabeth Ward

Elizabeth Ward 83 of Treasureton died Tuesday after an extended illness. Born February 6, 1874 in Clifton she spent her life in the area. Survived by son R. A. Ward Preston daughter Wanda Hess Treasureton four grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and sister Janey Clifford Brigham City Utah. Funeral Saturday at 1 pm in the Treasureton chapel with viewing at Webb Mortuary Friday evening and Treasureton chapel Saturday morning. Burial in Treasureton Cemetery.

Elizabetth Willams Ward Treasureton Clifton R. A. Ward Preston Wanda Hess Janey Clifford Brigham City Utah

Mecham Reunion Held at Lagoon

The L A Mecham family reunion was held last Saturday at Lagoon. Ninety two attended from Montana Idaho Utah and California. The regular meeting ran 10 to 11 a m with a buffet lunch at noon. Mrs Joan Baker of Garden Grove California and Mrs Jean Bernard of Brigham City led the refreshments committee. Members sat at three long tables with floral decorations. The afternoon and evening were spent at the amusement center.

L. A

Dance Students To Give Recital With Fantasy Dolls Theme

Mrs. Joyce Smith hosts a Friday recital at 8:30 p m in Riverdale ward recreation hall featuring dancers Gayle Lynn Smith Vicki Lynn Smith Nadine Wendelyn Laurene Keller Claude Smith Laverna Woolf Laurel Gunderson Wendy Smith Vicki Keller Sandra Hansen from Mink Creek and Vicki Nelson from Preston in a fantasy dolls themed review.

Joyce Smith Riverdale Riverdale Ward Gayle Vicki Lynn Smith Nadine Wendelyn Laurene Keller Claude Smith Laverna Jane Woolf Laurel Marie Gunderson Wendy Kay Smith Vicki Keller Sandra Hansen Mink Creek Vicki Nelson Preston

Outdoor dutch oven dinner for Cheer-O members

Cheer-O club members enjoyed an outdoor steak dinner at the Orval Moser home Friday night hosted by Julius Jepsen Hans Nelson A Ii Handy Walter Thompson John Morrison George Alder Ezra Corbridge E P Moser and William Beckstead for Julia Fellows After dinner guests visited the E Moser home for rock music A birthday picnic at Community Camp celebrated Earl McEntire with Reed and Wells McEntire the Earl McEntire family and others United States Customs Judge David J Wilson and Mrs Wilson of New York City attended a Monday reception at W Paul Merrill residence. Mrs Wilson and Mrs Merrill are sisters.

Cheer-O Club Orval Earl McEntire Te Reed McEntire Wells McEntire June Richardson Preston Sandra Richardson Salt Lake City Alexander McEntire Glendale Calif United States Customs David J. Wilson

Family visits and reunions widen across Idaho and beyond

A compiled notice lists numerous visits and gatherings across Preston, Ogden, and surrounding areas. Families like Johnston Woolsey Mecham Bennett and McEntire hosts share trips to fairgrounds events, Yellowstone and Glacier regions, and reunions with relatives in Preston, Rexburg, and Boise, with Navy and BYU ties noted.

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