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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1959
Page
7
Land used for crops increased while total farm output rose by less than 12 percent since 1940. The gain in output lags behind the expansion of arable acres, signaling efficiency and productivity dynamics in agriculture over the period.
Elder Viehweg came home after two years serving in the east central states. He was last stationed in Louisville. The report details his homecoming and mentions family members visiting Logan and contacts with relatives across Idaho and Utah networking with LDS church events and local community gatherings.
Burial of Mrs. Hannah Challis in Franklin cemetery followed by a luncheon hosted by Mrs. A J Shrives for many Challis relatives and friends. News includes births, illnesses, and local school recognitions. Relatives from Preston Pocatello Corvallis and Murray appear among visitors and events.
Mr and Mrs George Wagstaff of Spokane entertain relatives in a family gathering. Mrs Ella Hobbs hosted Trekker boys and parents with a pie à la mode. Attendees included Mrs Hobbs, Mrs Hansen, Mrs Smith at a Salt Lake City poultry convention. Ogden guests dined with Leonard Hobbs family. Albuquerque couple welcome first daughter born February 22 with three brothers. mother is Marilyn Geddes of Franklin. Wilma Griffeth returns from Three Forks. Thelma Shumway and family visit Salt Lake City and research at the library. Bonita Oliverson hosts Good Friends at Preston with a dessert luncheon. Wedding reception attendees list. Ogden visit for Gene Adamson’s birthday. Luncheon at Mrs Mae Handy’s with Slaterville and Park Valley guests. Weekend ward activities noted.
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