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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1953

Page

15

Christensen Group Hosts Annual Family Reunion Details

The Carl Christian Christensen family reunion gathered 149 descendants on June 13 at Willow Flats. A program led by Mark Jensen featured welcome remarks, music, genealogy talk by Lloyd Christensen, readings, duets, and a poem. Prizes, roast wieners, and candy concluded the event.

Carl Christian Christensen Willow Flats Mark Jensen Marie Poulsen Lloyd Christensen Marlene Jensen Nelda David Long Lynn Oliverson Raeone Christensen Linda Poulsen

Newlyweds Roma Cordingly and W Dale Brown Wed

Roma Cordingly wed W Dale Brown of Lewiston Utah in a June home ceremony. Henry Rawlings officiated at Franklinstoke. Attendants included Luvnna Auger as maid of honor and Willard Jessop as bestman. A courthouse reception followed. After a brief honeymoon they due to report to Norton Air Force Base California.

Roma Cordingly W. Dale Brown Lewiston Henry Rawlings Franklinstoke Ivan C. Cordingly Louis Brown L. V. Merrill George Johnson Howard Cordingly Fred Warner Luvnna Auger Jane Mathews Lou Ann Elaine Brown Bestman Willard Jessop Brown Marie Poulson Kay Don Christensen LaRene Arlene Christensen Delma Bosworth Léora Christensen Lenna Knight Glenna Johnson Gwen Schenk LaVell Cottle Lorraine Auger Jill Cheshire Gloria Smart Sharlene Nielsen Kerma Hodges Enid Coburn Utah Norton Air Force Base California Mrs. Brown

June Wedding of Carol Ainscough and Robert Jensen

The June 12 ceremony in the Salt Lake temple united Miss Carol Ainscough and Robert B. Jensen with both families present. The couple shared a dinner at the Jensen home in West Jordan and planned a reception in the West Jordan second ward chapel. The bride wore a lace over satin gown with a ballet-length train and illusion veil. bridesmaids included Geraldine Doney Emma Lou Palmer and Laurel McEntire. The newlyweds honeymooned in southern Utah the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas Nevada. The groom completed basic training at Fort Ord and reported for overseas duty. the bride traveled to Camp Stone man and will join him after departure.

Carol Ainscough Charles Ainscough Robert B. Jensen George M. Jensen West Jordan Salt Lake Temple Jensen Ainscough Utah Grand Canyon Las Vegas Nev Fort Ord Camp Stoneman

Sunday Socials and Family Visits Across Towns

Dayton residents are cited visiting relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson and Mer vin Nelson. Ken Balls family hosted guests Mrs. Glen Reeder Connie Phillips Don Baxter. Doreen Stotts underwent a tonsillectomy in Preston. Leonard Eppick visited Lyle Taylor’s family. Joseph Nelson and Georgina Nelson arrived from Nysa Oregon to stay with Orsen Nelson.

Lester Call Downey Clarence Nelson Mervin Nelson Brent Richardson Tremonton Kendall Balls Glen Reeder Martin Reeder Connie Phillips Logan Everett Stotts Blackfoot Preston Hospital Ray Eck Brigham City Myrtle Eck Leonard Eppick Ogden Lyle Taylor Joseph ‘K Nelson Georgina Nyssa Ore Orsen Nelson

Funeral for Mrs Helen Rasmussen Held in Mink Creek

Mrs Helen Rasmussen 57, of Preston, died Friday evening at the home of Mrs J Le Monson in Salt Lake City. Born Nov 1895 in Mink Creek, she was married to Orson T Rasmussen in 1919. Survivor: husband, two sons Dale and Clyde Rasmussen of Preston, daughter Nora Jean Forsgren of Grace, two grandchildren, and many Christensen siblings. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm in Mink Creek LDS ward chapel, burial in Mink Creek cemetery.

Ida Helen Christensen Rasmus‘sen Preston J. le Monson Salt Lake City Mink Creek Carl Ida M. Mortensen Christensen Orson T. Rasmussen Logan Mink” Creek Dale O Nora Jean Forsgren Grace Henry Valdemar Ferdinand Christensen Reuben Christensen Pocatello Helen Gibbons Christena Jepsen Eva Warner Ellen Hall Elvina Keller Tila Oliverson LDS Ward J. Lloyd Christensen Richards and Son Mortuary

Barbara Jensen Hosts Nifty Needles Sewing Club

Barbara Jensen served as hostess for the Nifty Needles sewing club on Wednesday evening at her home. Eight members attended and enjoyed a two course luncheon before spending time on handwork.

Clover 4-H Mary Bergquist Barbara. Barnes Suesta Barbara Jensen

Preston FFA Team Competes in Meat Contest Blue Ribbon

Preston FFA members Hawkes and Ramon Wright led a team that entered the meat judging contest after farm mechanics events. The group traveled to Moscow June 16 returning the 21st. Participants include Clair Bosen Eugene Long Vaughn Hawkes Jim Jenkins and Ramon Wright, all sons of local residents.

Hawkes Ramon Wright Preston Moscow Clair Bosen W. H. Rosen William

LuDene Egbert Edcation Major Joins Mission Staff

LuDene Egbert of Salt Lake City, a 1947 graduate of LuDene Egbert High School and 1951 graduate of Brigham Young University with an education major and history minor, has taught in Salt Lake City for two years. She entered the mission home June 20 and will complete her course this week.

Brigham Young University Salt Lake City Egbert Mission

Irrigate Now Continued From Page D

The plan divides each plot into two sections to keep half moist and half dry through the growing season. Corey aims to answer how moisture level affects beets production and how careful watering impacts purity and sugar content.

Corey

Mabel Atkinson Earns 52 Poetry Awards in Three Years

Since studying writing at home three years ago, Mabel Atkinson has earned 52 poetry awards, including 14 first place wins. She plans to publish her first book sometime next year.

Atkinson

Idaho native Millward builds career in Utah utility field

Marden Millward of Marden Millward ville Idaho spent most of his life in Rexburg Idaho area after graduating Edmunds high school Plano in 1932. He joined Utah Power and Light Co. in 1937 as floor salesman and bookkeeper after graduating from Ricks College.

Millward veteran officer tied to Rexburg family history

Army veteran Mr. De Millward served 1941 to 1946 in World War II with the 38th Infantry in New Guinea and the Philippines. He later worked in AP&L Rexburg and became senior consultant, married Read Weatherston in 1946, and plans to settle in Preston with wife Karen and sons Gary and Brent.

Ap&L’s Rexburg de Millward New, Guinea Philippines 38Th Infantry Elvance Bataans Read Weatherston Dillon, Mont

Allen earns Man of the Quarter in regional auto parts

George Allen parts manager at a Poulson Chevrolet agency wins the Man of the Quarter honor for leading in wholesale and retail parts in a 28-dealer contest during the first quarter of 1953. He will be away about 10 days with wife Mrs. Allen and their two sons Becky aged 10 and Edward aged 6. R G Cranney owner of the local auto firm presented the award.

Poulson Mont Allen Becky Edward R. G. Cranney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Christensen Group A. N Sewing For Happiness 4-H Lucy Larsen Michaele Howells Gwen Peterson Jeanne Robinson Judy Garrett Janet Shipley Marie Larsen Community Church Guinavah Amphitheater Logan Church Jay-C Ettes Jay-Cettes Lynn Fackrell Penny Savers Have Meeting Penny Savers Beulah Esplin Hazel Sant Karren Greaves Marie Bickmore Carol Jorgensen Clover Club W. Dale Donna Lou Gaddis Happy Homemakers Sharon Thomas Sherrie Oliverson Connie Johnson Kathryn Norton Delores Johnson Fae Foss A. L. Stocks Janell Bosworth Elmer Kramer Frank Foss Emily Kramer Letitia Paull Lavinia Cutler Ollie Foss Lulu Egbert Selma Johnson Sylvia Malmberg Sue Merrill Robert Jensen Dayton Crise Cross Owatonna Jme Ag Mountain States Implement Co North Helen Rasmussen R. B. Christensen Christensen Idaho- Falls Eekuckeee Idaho Wasserman Yj Raat FFA LuDene Mabel Atkinson George Allen D. W. Thorne Utah State Agricultural College Cache Valley DR. Thorne Weber
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