This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
10
A fragment recalls German youths recounting experiences on a radio program in Pocatello. They describe driving a Haén's automobile in their homeland and boarding a cross country bus to the East Coast before a voyage home.
Col. Fisher is honored with the air medal for outstanding service. The ceremony notes his three clusters and the bronze star. He attended the air.
The records describe a service member graduating in December 1948 and stationed in October 1949 with occupation duty in Japan. It lists his wife Eleanor and daughter Barbara Lynn, two other children, and their residence in Orlando. It notes his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor R. Fisher, living in Oxford.
The article notes a dedication and invocation ceremony with a musician described as a companist and a public figure named George pronouncing the invocation. The fragment hints at a formal service continuing from page 1, with references to Bure and the seventh element of the program.
The Seventh Ward choir performed I My Father s House Are Many Mansions and The Spirit of God Like a Fire Is Burning. Speakers included Paul R Wynn Roy C G Andreasen Vaughn Greaves Rulon M Keller and Apostle Benson. The service closed with Be Fore Thee Lord I Bow My Head and benediction by Eli S Forsgren.
Lee Hansen announced that equipment for new driver and chauffeur license testing will be delivered to the county sheriff's office. The Department of Law Enforcement urged Sheriff Hansen to start as soon as July 1, with personnel to conduct examinations. Idaho becomes the 46th state to require license examinations, aiming to reduce highway accidents.
James C. Taylor Jr treated Monday for slight cuts and bruises after a 1936 pickup driven by Blaine Dunn rolled over on alternate highway 91 west of Preston. Dunn and an unidentified passenger were uninjured. Ray S. Fackrell investigated the accident.
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Lavernia Woolf wife of James Woolf of Riverdale. The service featured a sequence of prayers songs and talks by local clergy and relatives. Mrs Woolf born August 29 1884 spent her life in the Riverdale area and left 18 children with 10 living present at the service. Floral tributes marked the gathering and burial followed at Riverdale cemetery.
Adefi Marler of Idaho Falls visited with brother and family. Waldo Talbot returned from Salt Lake City for the weekend. Newell and RaNae Bailey Cutler hosted Mrs. Marguerite Henderson, Nellie Charles returned from Salt Lake with ill daughter Mrs. Rulon Winger. Many relatives gathered including Susanna Glen dale and Rex Terry of Pocatello. John Richard Walker came home from mission work. Helen Simmons stayed with Laura McDermott. Larry Perkins called his father LeRoy Perkins. Don Bodily and Odio Calif. mother Viola Davis received a visit from Fayeine Gueza. Doraity Owen’s sister Downey attended the Callister Bosworth funeral in Payette. JoAnn Henderson wed Bill Sig Salt Lake City.
Following the ceremony the groom's parents hosted a banquet at the Utah cafe. The couple will honeymoon in California and then settle in Pocatello where both are employed.
Mr and Mrs Eilis Wright and Mr and Mrs Ruben Coombs of Pocaeillo spent the weekend in Lago visiting relatives including Mr and Mrs D J Coombs. Sandra Hawkes returned home to Soda Springs after a week in Thatcher with the Harriss.
Mr and Mrs Richard Garbett hosted a visit by Roos and the children Ted and Jane of Salt Lake City last Sunday.
The fourth quorum of elders hosted a Glendale social on Thursday night with readings by Ruth Sutton a Negro dialogue by Leland and Veley Auger and a song by Vern Nelson Melva Wheeler Maurice Owen Leota Owen with piano by Alice Auger. Visitors included Harold and Ada Webster and many Auger relatives. extended visits to Salt Lake City and Preston referenced with several local families mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Kingsbury hosted his brother and wife and their family on Saturday as they traveled to Yellowstone Park. Mr and Mrs Norman Busby Smith and their boys visited Theron Smith's parents on Sunday. Treasureton beat Thatcher on the ball diamond Saturday afternoon.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.