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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1951

Page

12

Newly Elected Officers Lead Local Group

Kareney ser geant at arms Lois Geddes and Ian Parkinson head stage leaders alongside Carol Hansen as new officers. Paddie Aller is President Elaine Robinson is vice president Bonnie Dee Drury secretary Nan Parkinson reporter Bethy Ritseth and Rozann Hawkes are song leaders. Summer plans were discussed and refreshments served.

Repor ‘Kareney Lois Geddes N. Ian’ Parkinson Carol Hansen Paddie Aller Elaine Robinson Bonnie Dee ‘Drury Nan‘ Parkinson Bethy Ritseth Rozann Hawkes

Special Meeting Held by Sorority ESA

A special ESA sorority meeting was called to order by vice president Carol Heath. Correspondence from national headquarters was read and plans were made for the state convention in Preston on June 22 and 23. The gathering occurred in chamber of commerce rooms with sponsors Mrs. Carl Booker and Mrs. March Hopkins present.

ESA Carol’ Heath Preston Chamber of Commerce Carl Booker March Hopkins

Birthday Club Honors Mrs Hobbs at Party

The Hobbs birthday club hosted a party Monday at the Hobbs home honoring Mrs Hobbs. Guests included O’Dell and family, Mr and Mrs Hobbs’ son just back from a Mexican mission, and out of town visitors Mr and Mrs Re Shimway, Logan, and Mrs and Mrs Jack Richards of Provo. Pictures by Mr Hobbs entertained guests after dinner.

Milo ‘Hobbs O'Dell Son Hobbs Owho Cwere Mr. Ard Re ‘Fe Shimway Logan Jack Richards Provo

Engagement of Miss Joan Moser to Mardell Nielsen

Mrs Joseph Moser announces the engagement of her daughter Joan to Mardell Nielsen son of Mr and Mrs Nephi Nielsen. Nielsen has just returned from Denmark after completing a mission for the LDS church. The couple plans to marry later this summer. Arthur Keck and wife are visiting Preston, staying with Dr J C Peterson.

Joseph ‘Moser Joan Mardell Niel Mink Creek Nephi Nielson Nielson Denmark Arthur Keck Preston J. C. Peterson

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Support

We express sincere gratitude for the many acts of sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. We also thank those who sent flowers and offerings. Mrs. J. M. Shaffer and family.

J. M. Shaffer Geneva Nelson Comisti

Miss Shirley Cole Tells of Alaska At Relief Society

Miss Shirley Cole gave an illustrated travelogue at the Fourth Ward Relief Society on her Alaskan experiences. She journeyed by dog team snowshoe and airplane across northern territory visiting small outposts while photographing people scenery flowers glaciers and wildlife. Souvenirs displayed showed Eskimo and Indian handiwork and the program featured musical selections by Miss Patricia Molughan and Mia-Maids choruses led by Mrs. Maurice Marchant.

Nestey Ramong Cole Alaskan Territory Patricia“Molughan Fourth Ward Maurice Marchant

Local Notables Attend Family Gatherings and Graduations

A series of community updates notes visitors and relatives from Boise Moscow Kaysville and Nampa. Among events Della Aden? and Colleen Alder return home from Moscow. Mr and Mrs Glenn Barber announce the birth of a son in Ogden. extended families travel to Salt Lake City Provo and Washington for visits and graduations including Mrs Jed Ritchie earning a degree and a first grandchild for the McCune couple.

Glenn Barber Kaysville Dee. Hospital Ogden Barber Beverly Keller Herman Keller

Local Family News and Graduations Mentioned

The column notes Mr J and Mrs Gott of Salt Lake City and a son in Adak Alaska after naval service. Jed Palmer and family attend graduation in Provo, while Mrs Burgon earns degrees in science and commerce. Ne edlework, church social and visitors from West Jordan are also listed.

Vert’ Gott Salt Lake Jand 3.C I.’ Goff Utah Goff Navy Adak Aleutian Islands

Ransom Family Reunion Set for Downata June 23

John Ransom descendants plan annual gathering at Downata resort three miles south of Downey on June 23. Attendees bring lunch for 12 pm to 1 pm, followed by a meeting and program. Afternoon features swimming, games and social time. Officers include Charles A. Ransom, Libby R. Sant, Elvira R. Anderson, Sarah G. Johnson, and Almyra Goff. Past President Wilford A. Ransom to advise.

John Ransom Downata Charles A. Ransom Preston Libby R. Sant Logan Elvira. R. Anderson Cove Sarah G. Johnson Almyra Goff Wilford A. Ransom

Clifton UHTOn Ta fe: x. a. a.

Visiting her mother Anhie Viehweg in Salt Lake City are David, Michael and Tulle Burt Winward family members.

Ta Fe David Michael Tulle Salt Lake City

Local News Briefs From The Area

Night talks with their son Paul ongoing as he serves on a mission in Canada. Mrs Pete Moser stays with daughter Adell Viehweg recovering from injuries from a recent car accident. Marvin Barnes and Jo Ann of Arco visit the Miehwegs. Barnes is a former missionary companion of Gene. Gina Westover spent days in Salt Lake City with daughter Joseph Pyper and husband.

Paul Paul Wis Canada Pete’ Moser Adell Viehweg Njurses Miehwexs Marvin ‘Barnes Jo‘Ann Arco Barnes Gene's Gina Westover Salt Lake City Joseph’ Pyper

Funeral for Elizabeth Hansen Held in Driggs

Mrs Nola Hansen of Cornish Mrs Evelyn Checketts and Mrs Arnold Sant of Preston with Mrs Mildred Hansen accompanied Mrs Minnie Feller to Driggs Sunday for the funeral of Elizabeth Hansen wife of James R Hansen who died last Thursday in Idaho Falls hospital The funeral was Monday in Driggs stake house Also attending were N S Hansen brother of James Hansen

Nola “Hansen Cornish Evelyn’ Checketts Arnold Sant Preston Mildred Hansen

Beet crops show satisfactory progress in Nyssa visit

Mrs Alvin Swenson of Nyssa Oregon is visiting her daughter Mrs Ariel Meek and family for a few days this week. Beet thinning in the community is well underway and beets appear to be satisfactory.

Alvin ‘Swenson Nyssa Ores Ariel

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