Special services held in third ward by Relief society officers
The Relief society officers and teachers conducted special services in the third ward Sunday evening as outlined by the general Relief society board. Mrs. P. H. Edgley and Mrs. H. T. Bickmore presented The Story In Bronze. Pearl Esplin sang a vocal solo and the singing mothers joined in a congregation song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Relief Society
General Relief Society Board
P. H. Edgley
H. T. Bickmore
Pearl Esplin
Relief Society Social Honors retiring Oneida stake officers
Relief Society members in the Oneida stake honored Mrs. Ora Packer and the retiring board at a party in the fourth ward chapel after the leadership meeting. Ida Evans became the new president, with Margaret Keller conducting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Packer
Oneida Stake Relief Society
New Relief Society Board
Fourth Ward
Packer
Ida Evans
Margaret, Keller
Donna Noys
Letetia Paull
Ellen Roberts
Paull
Constance Davis
Relief Society
Third Ward Reunion Planned With Dinner and Entertainment
Adult members of the third ward will meet at the Franklin stake house Friday March 7 for a reunion with a hot dinner 7 to 8 30 pm. Clara Hollingsworth chairs the dinner with Edith M Hillstead Ellen Gibson Lena Roper Reda Eames Viola Esplin and Beatrice Swainston. Ray Bright leads the overall event. Children’s dinner follows school Friday Feb 7 with Beula Esplin and ward officers coordinating activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Franklin Stake House
Clara Hollingsworth
Edith M Hillstead
Ellen Gibson
Lena Roper
Reda Eames
Viola‘ Esplin
Beatrice Swainston
Donna Noys
Grace Gamble
Verna Kidd
Nora Moser
Allie Packer
Ray Bright
Beula Esplin
Jeanne Parkinson Engagement Announced
Mr and Mrs Roland Parkin announce the engagement of their daughter Jeanne to LaMar C Nielson son of Mr and Mrs Clayton C Nielson of Lewiston. Miss Parkinson is a North Cache high school graduate and USAC Logan student. Nielson also a North Cache graduate, Navy veteran and pre dental student at USAC. They plan marriage in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Parkinson
Jeanne
LaMar C. Nielson
Clayton C. Nielson
Lewiston
Miss Parkinson
North Cache High School
USAC
Logan
Nielson
North Cadhe High School
Navy
Selma Whitehead Marries William Turner in Salt Lake Temple
Selma Whitehead formerly of Franklin now Salt Lake City will wed William J Turner son of Mr and Mrs Turner of Grace in a Salt Lake LDS temple ceremony on March 6. A reception at Zoe Calder's home follows. Maid of honor is Arvilla Jacobson. They plan to reside in Preston after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
LDS Temple
Selma Whitehead
Franklin
McClellan Ave
Salt Lake City
William DeVers Turner
William J. Turner
Grace
Henry Mockli
Preston
Zoe Calder
Arvilla Jacobson
Local Couple Married in Pocatello
Anne Bennett and Lin den S Beckstead wed in Pocatello on February 28. Anne is a high school sophomore secretary, Lin den is a Whit ney senior and Letterman's club member active in athletics. They plan to study and live in Whitney for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Leland Bennett
Winder
Anne
Linden S Beckstead
Alvin H. Beckstead
Whitney
Letterman's Club
Deevaluatory Festival Contest Set For March 28 at Preston High
The Deevaluatory festival and contest will be held at Preston High School on March 28 with a district contest on April 4. Entries include original oratory, memorized oratory, humorous and dramatic reading, original essay, retold story extemporaneous, radio and after-dinner speaking, and poetry reading. New readings are available from the speech department. Three one act plays will be presented in the evening two tragedies for the contest and a comedy with inexperienced actors. The comedy The Advantages of Being Shy features LaBella Smith LaRae Dockstader Beth Keller Paul Harris Rene Christofferson Ilene Woodhouse. The tragedy The Last of the Lowries stars Colleen Kjar Don Neice Crane Joe Brinkerhoff Jeannine Beckstead. The all boy cast performs A Message from Khufu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston High School
LaBella Smith
LaRae Dockstader
Beth Keller
Paul Harris
Rene Christofferson
Ilene Woodhouse
Colleen Kjar
Don Neice Crane
Joe Brinkerhoff
Jeannine Beckstead
Khufu
Motors in Home Use Averaged Eleven Electric Motors
A report notes that the typical residence relies on eleven electric motors for various appliances and devices. It highlights the prevalence of motorized components in daily life and suggests energy considerations for households.
Liberal Law Expands Veterans Insurance Benefits
President Truman signed legislation liberalizing the NSLI act. Lapsed term policies may be reinstated by two back premiums if in good health, with reinstatement deadlines extended to August 1, 1947. Veterans may upgrade to permanent NSLI plans. nationwide VA campaign runs through May 3 with local offices including Preston open weekdays and Saturday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry E. Gooch
Veterans Administration
Preston
Truman
Gooch
Idaho
Omar N. Bradley
NSLJ
Larson Bldg
Junior Prom Date Set for March 14
The Junior class of 1947 announces the prom on March 14 at 9:00 p.m. at the Persiana ballroom with the Dansante Orchestra. Star Dust themed decorations, floor show, and costumes will accompany the big social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dansante Orchestra
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Merrill Jewelry
Merrill
Jeanne Parkinson
Selma M. Whitehead
Jack Allred
Second Ward
Spencer Nelson
Keith Sharp
Talmage
Leonard Day
Helen Day
Richard
Lucy Fackrell
Bountiful
and Parley Allred
Wealthy Fackrell
Preston Bike & Sport Shop
North State
Carmen
Edwin Redford
Dancairo
Georgene Doutre
Bernice Christensen
Mercedes
Imeara Baker
Sandy
Frasquita
Monte Edison
Remendado
PTA Council
Caroline Condie
Ray Condie
Clyde Condie
Noel J. Condie
George Condie
Vern Dean Condie
Mack Hymas
Treasureton
J. W. Condie
Boise
Science
Vicks VA
Marathon
Esster
Towncraft
Rog. U
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