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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1946

Page

3

Kennington Brothers Graduate From Two Colleges

Mrs Ira Kennington attended graduation ceremonies for Mack H Kennington in Moscow on June 2 and 3 and again at the University of the Southern Branch in Pocatello with Mr Kennington where a second son Paul H Kennington earned a Pharmacy degree. Mack received an Agriculture degree at Moscow and a Washington State College scholarship. he could not accept it due to a mission to the Eastern states. Paul plans to take a pharmacist position in Salt Lake City after completing studies.

Ira Kennington Mack H. Kennington Moscow U. of S. Southern Branch Pocatello Kennington Paul H. Kennington Mack U. of S Washington State College Paul Salt Lake City

Preston Loses To Pocatello 13-0 In Friday Night Contest

The Preston entry in the Port Neuf Bear River league of the American Legion fell 13 to 0 to Pocatello last Friday evening. Preston managed only one hit, while Pocatello’s Tuma pitched a strong game. Pocatello scored four in the second inning, then three in the fifth and two in the sixth as a large crowd watched.

Preston Pocatello Portneuf-Bear River American Legion Preston Boys Pocatello Beaver Tuma

Preston Plans Two Day Celebration With Concert and Sports

The Preston event begins at 10 a m with a concert and afternoon sports. Boxing bouts feature Morley vs Hansen and Christensen vs Murdock in two out of three falls. Local stores close for the big event. A midway, dance, and parade committees are listed with band at 10 00 am to open the celebration.

Ing Ralph Morley Floyd Hansen Jack Christensen Logan Ken Murdock Butte Montana Preston Mr Robinson Wil‘ford Hatch Leonard Butterworth Ivan Woodward J Glen Allen P. B.dunkley G. L. Wright Lorin Hampton W. ‘C Robinson Thomas Durrant Grounds Relie Hall Mark Hart Preston High

Banida A wedding at the Cole home on June 3

Miss Lucy Egbert and Fern Cole exchanged vows in a ceremony conducted by Bishop Fred Gregerson. A dinner followed with family and friends while other news notes include Fern Carver’s operation, a Salt Lake City trip with the Oneida stake youth group, and visits from Karen Larson and Mrs. Harry Miles.

Cole Lucy Egbert Fern Cole Fred Gregerson Fern Carver Marjorie Hollingsworth Esther Cole Lena Lowe Joseph Christensen Salt Lake City Oneida Aaronic LDS Sheri Geddes Preston Hospital Elvin Larson Karen Larson Ogden Utah Harry Miles Pocatello

Local Families Visit and Reunion Highlights

Oxford Glenda Lee and Donny Bricker from Pocatello visit grandmother Mrs Annie Redington. Ann Lee Fisher from Preston stays with grandparents. Jolly family from Shelley spend weekend with Fowler family. Olson reunion draws large out of town crowd at ward chapel. Baker family from Long Beach visits Leo Baker. Cox family hosts dinner and visits Downey. Olson attend Salt Lake conference. teens from town join Salt Lake excursion chaperoned by Lavona Hatch and Lucy Redington.

Glenda Lee Donny Bricker Pocatello Annie Redington Ann Lee Fisher Preston A. L. Fisher Wendell Jolly Shelley Gilbert Fowler Jolly Long Beach Calif Leo Baker Glen Cox Frank Cox Downey Richard Bloxham Maxton Olson Salt Lake City Salt Lake Lavona Hatch Lucy Redington

New Piper Cub Arrives for Preston Flying Club

A 1946 Piper Cub trainer arrived at Preston Airport via Intermountain Air Service to support the new flying club. Phil West and Sam Merrill flew to Portland to fetch the aircraft, noting a scenic Ontario to Portland leg. The club plans non profit operation with air mile costs near 4 cents and 3 dollars monthly dues, aiming to lower flying costs for members.

Portland Intermountain Air Service Phil West Sam Merrill Ore Preston Boise Mr. West Mr. Merrill Pendleton Baker West Ontario Canada

Two Local Men Enter Regular Army Under GI Bill

Alan W. Greaves 18 and Gary H. Workman 17 enlisted in the Regular Army for 18 months. Both Preston High School graduates cited the GI Bill of Rights as their reason, planning to study for 30 months using benefits. They seek travel, good pay, and training in Uncle Sam's peacetime Army.

Alan W. Greaves Seymour” Greaves N. State Aryl H. Workman Myrl Workman Star Route Preston High School Uncle Sara

Notice to Claimants on S-1381 Contract 1170

The contract with H. A. Gardner of Blackfoot Idaho for crushed gravel surfacing and Type B cover coat near Highway US 30 in Bannock and Franklin counties was completed on May 22 1946. Any labor materials or supplies furnished must file an itemized claim with the Department of Public Works Boise Idaho within ninety days from the date to avoid waiver against the surety. T Matt Hally Commissioner of Public Works 23-24

H. A. Gardner Blackfoot Idaho U. S No. 30 Bannock Franklin Counties Department of Public Works Boise

Notice to Creditors and Multiple Public Notices

Estate of Rhoda S. Bingham deceased requires creditors to present claims with vouchers to Alton W. Bingham Executor in Clifton Franklin County Idaho within four months after first publication dated June 13 1946. Also a long summons for publication in Franklin County Idaho cases seek to quiet title and note time of hearing on July 1 1946 in Preston Idaho for joint estates of Samuel A Merrill and Elvira T Merrill and probate actions for time of death kinship and descent of real property.

Rhoda S. Bingham Clifton Franklin County Idaho Alton W. Bingham District Court Fifth Judicial District State of Preston Boise Meridian Franklin Samuel A. Merrill Elvira T. Merrill Leo N. Beckstead Alvira T. Merrill Reston Said County

Returned Soldier Sees Conditions in Europe

Pfc. Homer Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. David E. Davis, has returned home after fifteen months in the European theatre with the Seventh Army. He served in the last stages of the war and in the occupation forces in Germany, and was discharged at Fort Douglas on Monday. He toured much of Europe and reports that Poland and France, stripped of supplies by the enemy, appear more hungry than other nations.

Homer Davis David E. Davis Seventh Army Germany Ft Douglas Pfe Davis Poland France

Local Social Notes Highlight Town Visits and Navy Discharge

Spencer residents Mr and Mrs Delbert Fowler hosted dinner for Gib Fowler while Mrs Kate Baker visited Clifton with daughter Mrs Jack Choules. Mr and Mrs Russell Keller traveled to Downey on Monday. Delores Kendall and Beverly Hatch spoke at Sunday services. Sie Drew Anderson recently discharged from the U S Navy after months abroad earning silver stars and ribbons.

Delbert Fowler Spencer Gib Fowler Russell Keller Downey Delores Kendall Beverly Hatch Sie Drew Anderson U.S. Navy Drew Kate Baker Clifton Jack Choules

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