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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1947

Page

7

Fairview Community Notes Include Quilting Gathering and Visits

Ida Cafferty hosted a quilting event with attendees Harrett Hall Oneta Hyde Anna Gilbert Lou Cole Roxie Bronson Lydia Cottle and Fay Beckstead A farewell for Dee Sharp who leaves for Southern States missions and a testimonial for Dee Sharp and Eldrid Bodily follow. Various visits from local families and a Friday ward reunion noted with multiple households hosting gatherings. The M Men basketball fans attended Richmond games with Rawlings Gilbert Larsen and others.

Ida Cafferty Harrett Hall Oneta Hyde Anna _ Gilbert Lou Cole Roxie Bronson Lydia Cottle Fay Beckstead Dee Sharp Eldrid Sharp Mr. Bodily Bob Brown Provo Oscar Rawlings Alsop Trenton Myrl Bodily Angus Bronson Grace George Bronson Royal Wilson A. W. Larsen Cafferty Gilbert J. T. Cole Jay Jerry Filer Ernest Hall Dores Bennion Salt Lake

Glencoe Social Roundup In Preston And Thatch er

Glencoe residents spend weekends visiting relatives in Preston and Thatcher. Dennis Larsen and family are noted for hosting events as Emma Hansen Aller and Selma Bergquist attend a testimonial in the fourth ward honoring Ralph Bergquist.

High School Court Trials First Student Court of Year

The first Student Court of the year convened January 7 at 10:00 am. Offenders previously arrested for hall passage violations and assembly disturbances faced trial by Prosecuting Attorney Stuart Campbell and Judge Reed Merrill with court recorder Amaryllis Beckstead. The program, backed by a rigid monitoring system, openly broadcasts time offenders’ names and offers a chance to prove innocence, aiming to deter misconduct and improve school discipline.

Stuart Campbell Reed Merrill Amaryllis Beckstead P.H.S

Thespian Club Marks Its Tenth Anniversary at Preston High

This spring celebrates ten years of the Preston High Thespian Club, founded in 1937. Early members include Kliss Hobs Darlene Condie Marion Parkinson Ida Thomas Roma Johnson Audrey Keller Kathryn Kilgore Clida Auger La Rue Anderson Nedra Mansen Robert Hull and Edna Rogers. Membership has grown from 9 to 53 since 1937 as a commemorative party is planned for members.

Preston High Kliss Hobs Darlene Condie Marion Parkinson Ida Thomas Roma Johnson Audrey Keller Kathryne Kilgore Clida Auger la Rue Anderson Nedra Mansen Robert Hull Edna Rogers The Thespian Club

Funeral for Baby of Morris Peterson Held in Ogden

Last Sunday visitors gathered at Mrs. Emma Hansen's home including Edward Bergquist Jessie Bergquist and family. A funeral was attended in Ogden for the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Q Peterson with local families Poe Leon Mrs Pearlin Roper and the Barringtons from Riverdale visiting. Ward members also attended boxing wrestling in Preston Monday night.

Emma Hansen Edward Bergquist Jessie Bergquist Russel Westerberg Delmar Olson G. E. Olson Selma Bergquist Melvin Westerberg Esther Westerberg Ogden Morris Q. Peterson Poe Leon Pearlin Roper Louis Barrington Riverdale Preston

Community notes from Mound Valley and surrounding areas

Mound Valley residents and visitors are listed from Ogden to Riverdale. Joseph B. Condic has died in Salt Lake City after months of illness. Local church activities include a sacra ment meeting with leaders from Grace and a ward musical number.

Youngs McGregor Ogden Ken Sargent Coalville Ferd Christiansen Elder Hansen Grace Central Ward Ford Christiansen Relief Society Joseph B. Condic Salt Lake City David Relda Opal Smith Riverdale Mound Valley Wells P. McGregor USAC Roma Anderson Thatcher L. A. Newley Nancy McGregor Tremonton Gladys Bennett Effie Anderson Dale Bennett D. W. McGregor Beach Ward Ray Welker C. P. Grey California PTA Thatcher Grade School Adrian Callahan

Four Main Calendar Systems in Global Use

The text outlines four predominant calendars: the Gregorian used in the U S Europe and South America, the Chinese calendar, the Jewish calendar, and the Mohammedan calendar. It notes the global diversity of timekeeping practices across cultures and regions.

U. S Europe South America

Borah Statue to Be Placed in Capitol Rotunda

Idaho moves to place a full length bronze statue of William E. Borah in the Capitol rotunda pending senate and house approval of a concurrent resolution. The seven foot four inch figure by Bryant Bauer will depict Borah speaking with a constitution in his left arm. The Borah statue is part of Idaho’s Hall of Fame effort alongside a George L. Shoup statue.

William E. Borah United States Idaho Gem State Congress Soo Senate House Henry Dworshak Borah Bryant Bauer Sessson Ray McKaig C. C. Anderson I. E. Rockwell James H. Hawley George L. Shoup

New Latin Club Formed at Preston High School

A new Latin Club has been organized at Preston High School consisting of current Latin students with aims to promote language study and raise awareness of the Latin curriculum. The group plans to include future Latin class members as it grows.

Preston High School Preston High

So cietas Latina Prestonae Altae Scholae Formed

Officers were elected for the club. Bob Bright is Vice President Sally Fisher is Secretary Doris Dear Howe is a member. The club adopts the official name Societas Latina Prestonae Altae Scholae.

Bob Bright Sally Fisher Doris Dearr-Howe Societas Latina Prestonae Altae Scholae

Public medical care system proposal gains support

A government plan advocates complete medical care for every citizen as a public expense. Club members named include Paul Winn Bob Wynn Jay Winger Jocelyn Beckstead and Rush Ann Mitton.

Paul Winn Bob Wynn Jay Winger Jocelyn Beckstead Rush Ann Mitton

Debaters Prepare for Weber College Meet

The Debate Club expands its effort as five members ready speeches for the Weber College event on March 7 and 8. The club began with fourteen, but remains active preparing to debate the resolution on federal government policy.

Weber College Weber Federal ‘Gov

John Deere Day Program At Preston Implement Co

Farmers urged to attend a March 11 John Deere Day at Preston Implement Co featuring The Windjammer with Bazooka Bob Burns and four all talking pictures. Also previews four John Deere tractor models and farming education films. Tickets are free at the dealer before show day.

Preston ‘Implement Co Arnold ,Sant and Lee’ Bergquist John Deere Hollywood Bazooka Bob. Burns Screen Com Preston Implement Co

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Fairview Wi. Whitehead Bennion Vern Cole Merlin Rawlings Spencer- Winn Weston Eldon Hansen M Men Richmond Rawlings Merlin Gilbert Vaughn Larsen Frank Gilbert Glenn Rawlings Ward Glencoe Dennis Larsen Mel Roy Larsen Lyle Price Den Aller Fourth Ward Ralph Bergquist Orlando Rasmussen Lois Garland Orlando Claude Conlin Admiral Baugh Bros. Plm. & Appliances Baugh, Owner America Lous Arheuser-Busch Elks Preston Lodge First Security Bank Bldg Hart Music Store Smith's Music Center Ogden, Utah Hart the Windjammer Bob Burns John.deere Edian Bob’ Newton Gale Robbins Scott Elliott Kenneth MacDonald Ida * Moore Eddie Kane Dan Duncan Sam Flint John Deere Progress
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