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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

17

Mrs Elna Hall Dies After Long Illness at Preston

Mrs Elna Hall 74 died Thursday in Preston hospital after a long illness. Born September 23, 1877 in Copenhagen, she came to the United States as a child and lived in Lewistown Montana 15 years before settling in Preston 30 years ago. She is survived by children Sylvester Hall Evanston Wy Rose Ashton Mullan Dorothy Byington Preston 14 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren and siblings Henry Chris epsen Gibbons Evan Warner Oliverson Elvina Keller Preston and Reuben Christensen Pocatello Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm Franklin stakehouse with Bishop Melvin Burrup presiding Burial in Preston City Cemetery.

Heléna’Christensen Hall Carty Preston Preston Hospital Eynvas Copenhagen Denmark Carl C Mary Mickelsen Christensen Cumorah A. Hall Preston Lewistown Mont Reuben Christensen Pocatello Franklin Stakehouse Melvin Lu. Burrup Sixth Ward Preston City Cemetery Webb Mortuary

Falls couple visits friends in Lewiston and Utah

Mr and Mrs Ingram Smith joined Mr and Mrs David R Williams and Mr and Mrs Melvin P Thomas for a Friday and Saturday visit in Falls. The group also spent time in Lewiston Utah with LaVor and Leness Smith and their families.

Ingram Smith the Falls David R. Williams Melvin P. Thomas Lewiston LaVor Leness Smith

Dalley Family Holds Reunion in Utah

Dalley family members gathered at Whitney Schoolhouse on Memorial Day for a reunion with over 200 attendees. Don Q. Dalley Paxton presided, programs featured Diane Bright piano solo and a Dalley sisters vocal trio, and copies of family histories were shared. Officers elected: President Don Q. Dalley Dayton, Vice President Owenn Ainscough Jr. Preston, Secretary Viva Smith Lewiston.

John Edward Dalley Whitney School Don Q. Dally Paxton Diane Bright Pocatello Dalley Sisters Darrel Genaldine Lewis Salt Lake City Paul Jaine Winward Logan Margaret Dalley Dayton Agnes Cutler Shelley Zen Cutler Albram F. Dalley Dalleys England Emma Wight Dalley Dons Q. Dalley Owenn Ainscough, Jr Freston Viva Smith Lewiston

Card of Thanks for Samuel Line Smith

We express sincere gratitude for sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father Samuel Line Smith. Thanks for the floral offerings and support from friends. Mrs. S. L. Smith and family

Samuel Line Smith S. L. Smith

Junior Auxiliary Elects Officers In Monday Meeting

The Junior American Legion Auxiliary held a Monday June 6 gathering in the chamber of commerce room. Ten junior members were initiated, received pins and flags, and candlelight ceremonies accompanied the event. New officers include Jerol Dean Ward president Leigh Auger first vice president Nikki Hansen second vice president Trudyv Davis secretary Sandra Nielsen chaplain Janet Owen sergeant at arms. color bearers Shaun Auger and Patricia Ward.

American Legion Auxiliary Chamber of Commerce Deane Auger Jerol Dean Ward Leigh Auger Nikki Hansen Trudyv Davis Sandra Nielsen Janet Owen Shaun Auger Patricia Ward Bonnie Ward Clara Auger Elna Kel Jer Helen Owen Hilda Steele Rachael Miles Maxine Hansen Louise Curtis

Crockett Family Weekend Visit Noted in Salt Lake City

Zenna Beth Crockett and Al dine Clark of Salt Lake City spent the weekend with Miss Crockett's parents Mr. and Mrs. George A. Crockett in Salt Lake City.

Zenna Beth Crockett Aldine Clark Salt Lake City Miss Crockett George A. Crockett

Students Present Fiano Organ Recital and Wedding Dance Notice

Mrs. William A Davis presented 14 piano and organ students in a recital at her home on Wednesday evening. Joan Larsen and Isiah Cornish impressed with organ pieces while other students offered varied selections. Mr and Mrs Don Elwell hosted a 45th wedding anniversary with a buffet for close friends. LaVon Larson showcased Hawaii photos. Norma Pulsipher and Paul Sharp announce their upcoming marriage. vows planned June 20 at the Logan LDS temple with a wedding dance to follow Monday at 9 p.m.

William A Davis Clixie Hull Virginia Poole Michael Cabutti Gale Beckstead Mary Ann Judy Hull Lynne Lornie Bodily Meriden Foster Stanley Nielson Karen Golightly Joan Larsen Isiah Cornish Don Elwell Emory Belnap LaVon Larson Preston Hawaii

Chuck Wagon Festival Declared a Successful Event

Dayton and neighboring communities praised the Chuck Wagon Festival held June 11 on the church grounds. The building committee aimed to raise funds for a new chapel and showcased lit lights, a rolled turf area, and a large charcoal pit with 20 ovens cooking supper for attendees.

Dayton Building Committee Recreation

Franklin family reunion set at Deer Cliff on Sunday

Descendants of Joseph Chatterton plan a Deer Cliff gathering with all kin invited and urged to bring a box lunch. Local social notices report visits and trips among area residents including Olsen, Dunkley, Dunkley, Allen families, and Mildred Whittle in hospital.

Joseph Chatterton Deer Cliff Larry Olsen Logan Grant Lewis P. B. Dunkley Parley L. Dunkley Salt Lake City Winston Allen Mildred Whittle General Hospital Alvin Atkinson Clyde Gamble Betty Preston Richard Bradford Oxnard Calif USAC Charles Bradford Nathaniel Keller Mink Creek Keller W. P. Waddoups

Overnight visit from Mrs. Netta Peterson in Smithfield

Mrs. Netta Peterson of Smithfield Utah was an overnight guest Saturday of her son Mr. Myron Jeece and his wife. She also visited with Mr. and Mrs. George Baker during the stay.

Netta Peterson Smithfield, Ut Myron Jeece George Baker

Miss Miggs Merrill to Wed in August

Miss Miggs Merrill engages to Donald A. Hampton in an August wedding plan. Miss Merrill works at the county auditor's office and Hampton will work over the summer before resuming studies at Idaho State College in Pocatello.

Miggs Merrill C. O. Merrill Migs Donald A. Hampton Adrian “Hampton Merrill County Auditor’s Office Hampton Idaho State College Pocatello

Christensen Reunion To Be Held Saturday

A Christensen reunion is scheduled for Saturday at 10 30 a m at Mink Creek ball park. Attendees should bring a lunch to be eaten at noon followed by a program and games. Some local relatives attended a Friday dinner honoring Wayne Stoker at Julia Fellows home with guests from Ba mida Preston and nearby families.

Wayne Stoker Julia Fellows LaVern Hollingsworth Susan and Kent Bamida William Hollingsworth George Wilcox Preston Carl Christensen Mink Creek

Thompson Earns Columbia MBA In Foreign Trade Finance

Banry Thompson of Weston received a master of science degree in foreign trade finance from Columbia University New York in exercises June 1. He previously earned a Brigham Young University economics degree in 1952, served two years in the army, and was awarded a commendation ribbon for meritorious service in Korea.

Tompson Weston Graduate School of Business Columbia University New York City Brigham Young University Korea United Nations Command Panmunton

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Elna Hall Dalley Brofler Meer Bneween Rose Preston Electric & Furniture Co North State Ann Miller Tony Martin M-G-M Vincent Youmans Jane Powell Debbie Reynolds Walter Pidgeon Vic Damone Gene Raymond Russ Tamblyn Grand Theatre Fiano MR and Mrs. Elwell Paul Sharp Ern Ern’s Appliance & Sport Shop Emn's Appliance & Sport Shop Franklin Aionors Thompson Manufacture York Godfrey Hardware Godfrey HarDwAre & Electric North State Phone Ras LE de Soto Mountain West West Motor Company North’ ‘State Idaho
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