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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1956

Page

12

Baseball clan carries on family scouting and front office ties

The piece traces the sporting dynasty of George and his sons. George Sr. served as Pirates chief scout for years after his playing days, George Jr. works in the Cardinals farm system at Rochester as general manager, Dick starred for the Phillies and now with San Diego, and Dave seeks a Red Sox pitching spot after following his father’s path. The sister is cited as a historic baseball figure who chose to excel as a baseman and hitter. Dave, still in the army at the season start, trained at Sarasota before entering service pathos on February 23.

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Red Sox eye big league roster addition for Dave

The Sporting News quotes Boston general manager Joe Cronin and scout Murphy praising Princeton hurler Dave as a strong fit for the majors. At six foot four and 195 pounds he throws hard with accuracy and has fielding skill. After service in the army and a stint in Albany, he may join the Boston roster this year, pending decision.

Francisco Red Sox Boston Joe Cronin Mike ‘Higgins Johnny Murphy San Francisco Dave Cronin Sporting News Boston’ Club Princeton Pd—— Sox Albany Waps Sarasota Red ‘Sox

Clifton ward reunion brings children and adults together

The Clifton ward reunion began Friday evening at 6 with a party for children under 14, followed by dinner. Adult activities started Saturday at 1 with another meal. Claude Howell led the dinner committee, Martha Povey was toastmistress, and the program featured Janet Davis Clarice Porter Blanche Henderson with Edna Kofoed on piano, Verena Henderson melodic echoes, and a new violin duet by Janet Davis.

Claude Howell Martha Povey Janet Davis Clarice Porter Blanche Henderson Edna Kofoed Verena Henderson

Mink Creek Weekend Visitors And Relief Society Meeting

Weekend visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs W Crane included Mr and Mrs W E Crane Jr and daughter Rachele along with Salt Lake City residents Mrs Dee Webster and Mrs Ver Peterson and daughters Gwen of Pocatello. Relief society meeting was led by Counselor Emma Larsen with Ada Jepsen presenting the lesson. Nearby, Thomas Jensen hosted visitors Thiel Smith and family and Verda James from Ogden. Esther Jensen Hendricks of Pocatello spent the weekend with her parents. Mink Creek Primary workers attended a stake meeting with Reana Christensen Susie Wilde and others.

Dorothy “Keller Oxford Sieele Zola Jepsen Ogden Franklin Numoreta Miss Keller Mink Creek Steven Viehweg Geneva Viehweg Melba Capener New,Plymouth Gail Turner Preston G Iven Jill Boden Oxi Bonnie ‘Boden Helen ‘Wakely Lorene Bodily Carol Dunkley Anthon Jepsen Zola Gerald Viehweg Irlg Todd Gertrude Todd W. Te Crane Rand W. E. Crane Rachele Dee Webster Salt Lake, City Emma ‘Larsen Blanche Nelson Elaine Westerberg Donna Keller Gloria Lee Keller Serena Christensen Salt Lake City Soda Springs Lloyd Christensen Allen ‘Christensen Vernon’ Hulse Ogden T William Hulse W. C. Christensen Don Gunderson Shirley Christensen Christensen Melvin Westerberg LDS Lonna Christensen Riverdale Lewis A. Barrington Mink Velda Olson Pearl ‘ Christensen Deward Carver Lynn + Jensen Caroline Anderson Glendale Ariz Ifynn Jensens Arizona Lional Keller Preston Hospital Tabey Elvina Keller Leland Auger Delbert Mecham Gary Becky Debra Freaman Jensen Mecham Vera Jensen Golden Peterson Martin End Sherie, Boyack Biro Thomas Levy Amna Swenson Galt Lake City J. Charles Lynn Nelson Veteran’s Nelson Eddie Anderson Grantsville Lynn Jmr M.H. ‘Hansen Owith Cliff. Hansen Mack Hansen Tremonton Ms .W. Hansen Kathy Carlson LDS Church Elwood Ward Reana ,Christensen J. W. White-head Fairview Connie Keller Delmer Keller Dayton Clifton Leeral Jensen Sonya Qchristensen Bu Hher J. Lloyd” Christensen Jasmona Crane Mink Creek Mutual Baird Guide Boys' Chorus Edna Nelson Kathy Carver Delbert Keller Woodrow Rasmussen Oneida Stake High Council

Mink Creek Community Notes Full of Local Family News

Local residents share family visits and milestones from Mink Creek and Preston. Families such as Christensen Keller Mecham and Nelsons are reported visiting, a newborn weighs six pounds thirteen ounces born Feb 29 at Preston hospital, and residents cope with health ailments and hospital stays in Salt Lake City.

Heritage Week Proclaimed by Governor Smylie in Idaho

Governor Robert B. Smylie proclaims March 11 to start the first annual Idaho Heritage Week to publicize the state's historical attractions. The Idaho State Historical Society leads the effort with a three-member board, a Boise conference with K Ross Woolle of Montana set for March 12, and a 6:30 pm no host dinner at Hotel Boise. Reservations are due by March 10. Local chambers are urged to sponsor observances, with service clubs and schools invited to participate.

Robert Smylie Idaho Glenn Balch Calvin Cowles Boise K.rosswoole Montana State Historical Society State—Historical_—museum Hotel Boise Gertrude McDevitt

Leap Year Cottage Cheese Salad Delight

Attractive leap year salad uses Cream O' Weber cottage cheese as a centerpiece. Garnish with salad greens drained peach halves arranged petals and parsley. A spring inspired, protein rich dish touted as a low calorie food bargain for Lent.

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