New Arrivals List Many Local Births in May
Mr. and Mrs Keith Thomas Preston welcome a boy born May 21. Mr and Mrs Elvin J Shephard Dayton a boy born May 2. Mr and Mrs James Vance Hendricks Richmond a girl born May 22. Mr and Mrs Delbert Carter Preston a boy born May 2. Mr and Mrs Charles Carpenter Preston a girl born May 25. Mr and Mrs Albert Moosman Mink Creek a boy born May 25. Mr and Mrs Oral Keller Mink Creek a girl born May 27. Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson Preston a girl born May 27. Mr and Mrs Lowell D Castle North Hollywood Calif a girl born May 30. Mr and Mrs Orson Weeks Lewiston a boy born May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Thomas
Preston
Elvin J. Shepherd
Dayton
James’ Vance Hendricks
Richmond
Delbert Carter
Charles Carpenter
Albert Moosman
Mink Creek
Three-Week Forest Service Training Set for Preston Area
Frank Jensen reports the Cub River cattle allotment in Preston Utah will host a three week wildlife and range management training run by the Forest Service. Beginning June 9 through June 26 the program will include about 15 technicians from Utah Idaho Wyoming and Nevada. Training covers aerial photography soil vegetation classification watershed and stream analysis. Availability of adequate accommodations was a key factor in choosing the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jensen
Cub River
Intermountain
Forest Service
Ogden
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Nevada
Range Wildlife
Preston
Jensen
Gregerson Rites Set for Saturday
Mrs Maren Petrine Jorgensen Gregerson died at Preston hospital after brief illness. Born in Brandure Denmark June 14 1873 she married Fredrick Lauritz Gregerson Nov 14 1893 in Filsbevg Denmark. Surviving nine children and many grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Banida ward chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maren Petrine Jorgensen Gregerson
Preston
Brandure
Denmark
Marcus and
Anne Pedersen Jorgensen
Fredrick Lauritz Gregerson
Filsbevg
Gregerson
America
Banida
LDS Church
Lars
Marcus
Fred
Ernest
Emma Lund
Chris
Pocatello
Eva Nance
Salt Lake City
Mary Glele
Sacramento
Calif
Metha Duffy
Belmont
Peter Jorgensen
Banida Ward
Engagement announced of Klea Arlene Woolf and Gary Pitcher
Mr and Mrs Sherman Woolf of Riverdale announce the engagement of their daughter Klea Arlene to Gary Pitcher of Smithfield. Klea graduates from Preston High School in 1957 and will receive a nursing diploma and associate degree this month from Ricks College School of Nursing. She will work at LDS Hospital Idaho Falls. Pitcher is son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Pitcher of Smithfield and a 1956 North Cache High School graduate. He joined the Utah National Guard in 1955 and is employed there. A wedding date has not been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klea Arlene
Gary Pitcher
Smithfield
Woolf
Preston High School
Ricks College, School of Nursing
LDS Hospital
Idaho Falls
Pitcher
Melvin Pitcher
North Cache High School
Utah National Guard
Utah Riding Club To Select Queen
The Northern Utah Riding Club Assn sponsors a queen contest on Saturday June 13 at 8 p.m. at the Preston rodeo grounds. The queen will reign over area rodeo events and riding club meets through summer. Eligible entrants include wives or daughters of members and members of the Northern Utah Riding Clubs Preston Boots and Saddle Club and the Preston Sheriff's posse. Judging focuses on personality poise and horsemanship. Trophies will be awarded to the queen and attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Utah Riding Club Assn
Preston Rodeo Grounds
Northern Utah Riding Clubs
Preston Boots and Saddle Club
Preston Sheriff's Posse
County Wool Pool Sets Monday Shipment From Depot
Franklin county wool pool will ship wool Monday from the Union Pacific depot starting at 8 am. David E. Davis, pool secretary and treasurer, reports 125 members joined this year and they will sell over 10 000 fleeces. Fred Whitaker and Co of Philadelphia purchased the wool pool at a price of 0.4760.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Union Pacific
David E. Davis
Wool’ Pool
Fred Whitaker & Co
Philadelphia
Recruiting Sergeant to Be Here Tuesday at Preston Post Office
Charles R. Colvin of the Army recruiting service will interview young men and women at the Preston post office next Tuesday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. He will discuss the new Choice Not Chance guaranteed schooling program and let enlistees choose their career group before enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Charles R. Colvin
Army Recruiting Service
Preston
Colvin
Army
Bernice Pickren 78 Rests After Sudden Heart Attack
Services held Tuesday for Bernice Pickren 78 of Soda Springs and Phoenix died suddenly of a heart attack at home in Phoenix. Born June 10 1880 in Ontario Canada she was a daughter of James and Ruth Strachan. Survived by Allen Strachan Lava Hot Springs five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Soda Springs Faye church burial in Soda Springs cemetery. Preston Zeta Pi met May 28 at President Maxine Fellows home pledges chosen with Renee Davis and Sharon Thomas named sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Bernice Picks Ren
Phoenix
Pickren
Arizona
Preston
Evans
J. Fred Pickren
Midvale
Utah
Ontario
Canada
James
Ruth “Atkinson
Strachan
Soda Springs
Howard F. Pickten
Presbyterian Church and Order of ‘Eastern Star
Allen
C. Strachan
Lava Hot Springs
Faye Ae
Preston Zeta Pi
Maxine Fellows
Renee Davis
Sharon Thomas
Roaming Around June Week Plans and Summer Cruise Details
A naval student writes of June week festivities and early graduation. He notes drag deadlines for first and third classmen, the new privilege of car travel, and plans to bring a New York cousin. The summer cruise goes down the St Lawrence Seaway to the Chicago fair with ports at Norfolk Buffalo and Chicago, totaling about 22 days at sea and 30 in port. Pat Boone films nearby as the glee club appears in scenes at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Lawrence Seaway
Chicago
Norfolk
Buffalo
Pat Boone
Pat
E. B. ‘McPhail
Naval Academy Glee Club
Brdd
Haworth Family Hosts Noted Local Gatherings
Franklin Word was received by Haworth brothers about Lorene Robins wedding. Alice Haworth prepares to attend a Salt Lake beauty school with Naomi Dominguez also headed there. Mutual presidency hosts luncheon for outgoing officers with 40 guests. gifts given and games played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haworth Brothers
Nice
Lorene Robins
Lloyd Robins
Ontario
Ore
Earl Fred Fisher
Los Angeles
Horace Haworth
Alice
Salt Lake City
Robert Haworth
Bernard Lund
Banida
Tommy Haworth
John, Dom
Old Car Sparks DMV Request for Plates
A man with an aging vehicle asked the state vehicle department to issue both upper and lower license plates, citing the car's age and registration needs. The request highlights ongoing issues with plate availability for older models.
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State Vehicle 7 Department of
Thatcher youths win 4-H health day scholarships
Brian Mendenhall and Carolyn Bennett of Thatcher were chosen as winners of the annual 4-H health day. Alternates are Reid Hansen and Peggy Smith. All four members of the same 4-H club with Norman Smith as leader. Brian and Carolyn attend the 4-H club congress at the University of Idaho June 14 to 20. Each receives a $25 scholarship from the Franklin County Fair board. The health day was conducted by Daniel Roberts county agent and Lucretia Maughan home demonstration agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian’ ‘Mendenhall
Carolyn Bennett
Thatcher
Reid Hansen
Peggy Smith
Norman’ Smith
Brian
Carolyn
University
Idaho
Franklin County ‘Fair Board
4-H Leaders’ Council
Daniel Roberts
Lucretia Maughan
Mrs Martha Seeley Hosts Recital At Home
Mrs Martha Seeley presented a third piano recital last Monday evening at her home. Students Tahna Shumway Mary Joyce Gamble Susan Swainston Louise Rawlings Bonnie Paskins and JoLynn Peterson performed. Light refreshments followed for students parents and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Seeley
Atahna Shumway
Mary Joyce Gamble
Susan Swainston
Louise Rawlings
Bonnie Paskins
JoLynn Peterson
Preston Personalities Share Family Visits Last Weekend
Mrs. Melvin VanNoy and three younger children and Mrs. Grace Carter of Grace visited with sister and daughter Mrs. Glenn Gamble and family. Mr. VanNoy and three older children joined Friday. They returned home Monday. Mrs. Allie Packer visited with children and mother in law. Attendees included Rulon Carpenter Twin Falls Parley Lloyd Grace Karen Spence Lyle Packer Ogden Annie Packer Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin VanNoy
Grace Carter
Grace
Glenn Gamble
Mr. VanNoy
Allie Packer
Rulon Carpenter
Twin Falls
Parley Lloyd
Karen
Spence
Lyle Packer
Ogden
Annie Packer
Logan
Dayton News Briefs Highlight Local Social and 4 H Activities
Dayton residents share weekend visits with relatives in Smithfield Ogden Weston and Roy. The 4 H Saddle Club organized with officers Alicia Bunn Charlotte Coburn Elayne Coburn Jacob Bunn Jr and members Fay Peterson Sandra Bunn Kent Ashton. Memorial day guests include Hugo Baurle family and Idaho Joe family. A welcome home testimonial for Eldon Schwartz was held in the Dayton ward chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Kent
Logan
Ida Phillips
Smithfield
Donna
Eva. Tioga
Leon
Blaine Lloyd
Salt Lake City
Dan Roberts
Alicia Bunn
Charlotte Coburn
Elayne Coburn
Jacob Bun
John Schwartz
LDS Institute of Religion
Utah State
Helen
Hugo Baurle
Roy
Idaho Joe
Kearns
Myrtle Eck
Layton
Merlin Schell
Lorene Neuenswander
Weston
Martin Blau
Amos K. Gerber
Clifton
Theodore Carter
Milton R. Jones
Bill
St. Charles
Laketown
Randolph
Alice
Lea Jones
Evanston
Willie Warner
Coalville
Tamera Shepherd
Jane Nuffer
Ella Sue Shepherd
Bea Jensen
Twila Balls
Lois Beutler
Marva Page
Shepherd
J. W. Mitchell
Pocatello
Frank Dudley
Burley
Lynn Lloyd
Ogden
Ronald Harris
Preston
Don Kofoed
Eldon“Schwartz
Dayton Ward Chapel
Lea
Weston and Salt Lake Families Attend Memorial Day Reunion
A long list of Weston, Salt Lake City, Malad and Logan families attended Memorial Day gatherings and visits to Providence. Many relatives joined Ray Eck and Merlin Schell groups from Ogden Layton Pocatello, with Julene Blau returning home from Rick’s School of Nursing for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schvaneveldt
Delbert Schvaneveldt
Jay Schvaneveldt
Jerry’ Schvaneveldt
Ver Schvaneveldt
ElRay Balls
Weston
Elvin Maughan
Salt Lake City
William Schwartz
Emma Schwartz
Malad
Lucille Wilhelm
Logan
Elton’ Eck
Myrtie, Eck
Providence
Ray Eck
Ogden
Merlin Schell
Layton
Ralph‘ Corless
Reed Eck
Pocatello
Julene Blau
Rick
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Ake
Smitty
Firestone
Smitty’s
Firestone Tires
Moosman
W. BR. Mgosmin
T. GC. Merrill.and Sons Jewelry
Klea
Arlene Woolf
Mrs. Sherman Woolf
Riverdale
Utah Riding Club
Queen
County Wool Pool
Bernice’ Pickren
Adaho
Zeta PI
Franklin
Rotisserie
PARTY
Monarch
Ana Zozisannio
China
Carlson Furniture
North State
Ota
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