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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1954

Page

8

Henry D Moyle to Speak at German Conference in Logan

Henry D Moyle of the Council of Twelve will represent the first presidency as speaker at a German conference Sunday afternoon at the Logan LDS tabernacle. Music by the Salt Lake German choir and an after program dance with the Salt Lake German orchestra follow. A small admission charge is set. Sunday services at 10 30 a m will be conducted in German for visiting members and former missionaries with location to be announced. Herzliche willkommen.

Logan LDS: Tabernacle Henry D. Moyle Salt Lake

Chicago Pastor to Speak at Community Church Sunday

The Rev William F Frank of Chicago will be the guest speaker at Community Church services at the courthouse Sunday at 9 am He will discuss Christ the Hope of the World Sunday school follows at 10 am Ella Jones hosted the Nifty Needles club on July 7 at her home Summer flowers decorated the room A two course luncheon was served and members planned the club's annual outdoor party with partners.

William F. Frank Chicago Community Church Frank Will Ella Jones

Idaho Lawyer Profile Reflects Service and Leadership

Education lists Bachelor of Arts 1939 and Bachelor of Laws 1940 with post graduate work in Chicago and San Francisco. Experience notes law clerk for Idaho Supreme Court Justice Alfred Budge, three years. Prosecuting Attorney Twin Falls County 1949-50. private practice in Twin Falls since 1945 as senior member of Smith Jacob and Lloyd. Active in Idaho and American bar associations, American Legion, Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, Toastmasters, Chamber of Commerce, Young Republican Club, and Junior Bar Conference of Idaho.

University of Nebras Chicago San Francisco Idaho Supreme Court Alfred , Budge Twin Falls County Twin Falls Smith, Jacob & Lloyd Law Firm Idaho Nebraska American Bar Associations American Legion Twin Falls Lions Club Masonic Lodge Toastmasters Club

Family Members Honor Mother's Birthday at Preston Party

Family and friends of Mrs. Sara Corbridge of Preston gathered July 11 to celebrate her 83rd birthday. Five children attended with three visitors and 47 people total enjoying a chicken dinner and outdoor roasting activities. Children include Lester and Glenn Corbridge of Preston, Jack Corbridge of Long Beach California, Elsie Farnes of Richmond, and Earl Corbridge of Ogden.

Sara Corbridge Preston Corbridge Lester and Glenn Corbridge Jack Corbridge Long Beach Calif Elsie Farnes Richmond Ane Earl Corbridge Ogen

Swan Lake Resident Thelma Gambles Dies at 49

Thelma Brim Gambles aged 49 of Swan Lake died of a stroke Saturday at Preston hospital. Born September 22, 1904 in Downey, she was married to George R. Gambles with marriages in 1924 and 1928. Survivors include her husband, five sons, three daughters, two brothers, two sisters, and six grandchildren. The local Jayceettes plan a three night popcorn stand at the rodeo to raise funds for the hospital maternity division and nursery layette supplies.

Thelma Brim’ Gambles Swan Lake Preston Hospital Willis L. Brim Downey Harry Brim Syracuse N. Y Lula Brim Stevenson Raymond Alberta Can Margaret Brim Nelson Pocatello Jay-c-ettes

Mutual Officers Have Outing at Preston Park

The Oneida Mutual Officers group held a Friday July 16 outing at Preston recreation park at 8 p m to honor retiring officers and new appointees. About seventy five attended a chicken dinner followed by games with Ruth Peterson and Barbara Meek in charge of entertainment. Virginia Burton read a piece, Eldon Bingham sang two solos and Thayne Winward told a story.

Oneida Mutual Preston Recreation Park Ruth Peterson Barbara Meek Virginia Burton Eldon Bingham Thayne Winward

Maj Tasso recalled for short training tour at Sixth Army

Maj James P Tasso of Preston is recalled for a brief active training period at Sixth Army headquarters in San Francisco from August 1 to 15. A World War II and Korean War veteran, he will be released afterward. The item also notes a July 22 wedding of Elizabeth Campbell of Providence Utah to LeRoy Brown of Hyrum Logan and a host of local visits and gatherings around Preston Idaho with family and friends through July 22 1960.

James P. Tasso Clifton James Tasso Preston Sixth Army San Francisco Tasso C. M. Crabtree Crabtree Elizabeth Campbell Providence LeRoy Brown Hyrum Logan Mt. Logan

Preston Families Welcome Five Newborns This Month

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wheeler of Preston announce a son born July 27. Mr. and Mrs. Reed Henderson of Preston report a son born July 25. Mr. and Mrs. Dell Smith of Preston greet a son born July 25. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tomasi of Weston welcome a daughter born July 23. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Candle of Thatcher announce a son born July 25. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shaffer of Preston celebrate a son born July 27.

Jack Wheeler Preston Reed Henderson Dell Smith Eugene Tomasi Weston Clyde Candle Thatcher Fred ‘Shaffer

Mrs Edward Kross Hosts Social Bridge Gathering

Mrs Edward Kross hosted a social at her home last Thursday at 8 p.m. for a bridge evening. The salad luncheon preceded games with attendees including Mrs Carter Eliot Smith Clark Charles Leland McLing Miles Huntington Fulton Dunn Winn Britenbeker and Peterson. Prizes were won by Mrs Britenbeker and Mrs Miles.

Edward Kross Mesdames Don. Carter Eliot Smith Clark Charles Leland McLing R “Miles Bill Huntington Robert Fulton Rulon Dunn Harold Winn Ernest Britenbeker

Archie Gill Family Hosts Lawn Party At Home

Mr and Mrs Archie Gill hosted a lawn party at their home 116 South Second West last Tuesday evening. Roses served as centerpieces on two tables and guests included Mr and Mrs Teddy Turnquist of Bridgeport Conn visiting Mrs Mary Carlson and Mr Myron Preece accompanied by Mr and Mrs Elmer Johnson. Mr and Mrs Johnson shared pictures of Panama during the party.

Sand Myron Preece Teddy. Turnquist Bridgeport Conn Archie Gill Floyd Palmer C. M. Crabtrees Arthur Dursteler Lewis‘ Bowers Ernnest West Idaho Archie’ Gill South Second West Teddy Turnquist

Nifty Needles Club Hosts Canyon Party at Oneida Station

Nifty Needles Club members and partners gathered July 21 at Oneida Station picnic grounds for an evening of baked ham dinner games and bridge. Thella Ware Mary Bergquist Marie Corbridge and others organized the event with many couples in attendance and prizes awarded for bridge play at the Pioneer room of the Bluebird cafe in Logan.

Needles Club Oneida Station Thella Ware Mary Bergquist Marie Corbridge Roy Ware Lee Bergquist Glen Corbridge Arias Dockstader Parley Smart Mark Checketts Farrell Larsen Arnold Sant Quinten Crockett Grant Jones Bernard Jensen Phil West R. L. Smith Pioneer Bluebird Logan Drvid Cutler G. W. McCune Robert Fulton Leo Hawkes Hugh Nielsen A.N. Wendell A. J._Lundahl

Preston Junior Legion Wins District Championship

The Preston junior American Legion baseball team defeated Pocatello 10 to 3 to clinch the district title. They swept two of three games with Pocatello and Blackfoot, and earlier beat Idaho Falls 11 to 7. Idaho Falls looms in the area championship on July 28, with state honors to follow in Lewiston, Idaho. Team members include Stephen Hinckley Jerold Cole Alan Waterlaus Neil Nelson Richard Hobbs Devers Cutler Larry Bradford Jon Hyde Richard Rawlings Clifford Edwards Randon Wilson Gordon Jensen Gary Merrill Horatio Gregory McKell Crawford Bruce Garrett Kimber Webbs and David Orme.

Preston Alan Waterlaus Neil Nelson Richard Hobbs Devers Cutler Larry Bradford Jon Hyde Richard Rawlings Clifford Edwards Randon Wilson Gordon Jensen Gary Merrill Horatio Gregory McKell Crawford Bruce Garrett Kimber Webbs David Orme

Bergquist Family Annual Reunion At Willow Flat Camp

Ninety Bergquist relatives gathered for their annual reunion at Willow Flat Camp Grounds. A chicken dinner was served cafeteria style. Anna Hurst presided over a program honoring three remaining Bergquist children. New officers Dean Westerberg president, Mrs Laurence Burgin vice president, Mrs Vonda Wilker secretary.

Adolph Pernella Bergquist Wilow Flat Camp Grounds Anna Hurst Rema Pernella Annie Westerberg Grace Julius Jepson P. A. Bergquist Preston Dean’ Westerberg Laurence Burgin Vonda Wilker Jeffrey Hurst Lee Bergquist Gordon Gailey

Preston Citizen Call Notice at No 8

A brief item directs readers to contact THE PRESTON CITIZEN at No 8 for news or notices. The call emphasizes local engagement and access to newspaper services.

Preston Gitizen

Marlow Day Leaves for Navy Duty From Route 3

Mr and Mrs Myron Day hosted a family dinner for son Marlow Day who left for navy duty on July 20. Nineteen relatives attended. The Day family has three sons in service. Jerry enlisted in 1951 in Astoria Oregon. Dick was drafted 18 months ago and is at Monterey California. he returns home in three months. Marlow Day will begin boat training in San Diego for a few weeks.

Myron Day Marlow Day Jerry Astoria Ore Monterey Calif San Diego

Card of Thanks from Brown Family

The Brown family wishes to express sincere gratitude for acts of sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. We also thank those who sent floral offerings.

John

LDS Missionary Tells of Life In Samoa

A letter from Clair Phillips describes Samoa during the dry season with frequent rain and storms. He praises the landscape and people, notes rainfall surpassing home levels, and explains rainy weather aids work while stationed in the mountains at a plantation.

Samoa Mabel L. Atkinson Clair Phillips Phillips

Elders Find Samoa a Colorful Yet Somber Haven

The narrator describes Samoa from a plantation overlook with vivid sea colors and clouding skies. He notes warm caregiver culture for elders, mixed races among locals, and the impact of white influence on behavior, ending with humorous episodes about missionaries adapting to Samoan cuisine and meals.

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