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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1948

Page

8

Weekend Visits Bring News of Blessing and Family ties

Mapleton resident Mrs. Painter of Drummond Idaho spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John R Gregory and family. She recalled school days with Mrs. Gregory and attended Sunday school and sacrament meeting. Arland Hansen and children from Hillfield returned home to visit Mrs. Hansen's parents Mr. and Mrs. George Burbank. They blessed their baby named Edwin Burbank Hansen, with blessing by Nor-

Ing Arland Hansen Hillfield

Community News Roundup From Local Church Activities

Chatterton family welcomed baby Colleen blessed by father. Joan Porter confirmed a church member by Father George Porter. Local families visited sacraments and shared meals with Gregory and Sharp families from Fairview and Twin Falls. Visitors from the bogan temple and stake high council offered talks. Officers meeting and teacher training occurred at Alma Burbank home. Various residents attended plays, scout events, and a Theta sorority initiation dance at the University of Idaho.

Man Chatterton Aes Gene Harry Knappe Colleen Joan Porter George Porter Vernon Sharp Fairview Our Sacrament Otto J. Gregory Delore Gregory Twin Falls Lee Jones Preston Ferrin Sharp Winder Elmer Sharp Bogan Temple Harry Knapp LaVer Sorenson Norma Spatig Belettie Burbank Violet Burbank Norman Chatterton Fred &, Porter Rufus Long Karl Shumway Frank‘In California Wendell Long Sned Taylor Veneta Burbank Rey Mark Porter Morris Gregory Blaine Taylor Eugene Long Marvin Spatig Alma Burbank Keith Taylor Alvaro Burbank YMMIA

Smilin Through Presents at Preston High School Drama

The Théspians stage Allan Langdon Martin drama Smilin Through at Preston High School on April 9 directed by Betty Brunson. Glen Meek as John Carteret and James Olsen as Dr. Owen Harding lead in a heartful three act love story set in an English garden with strong performances noted for their old age portrayed vitality.

John Carterett Owen Harding Allan Langdon Martin Jane Cowl Théspians Preston High School Betty ‘Brunson Glen Meek John James Olsen Harding Glen James John Carteret Dr. Harding

Local social notes and visits from Mound Valley area

Salient names and travels include Miss LaRene Freckelton of Salt Lake City visiting McGregor home. S I Smith and Relda of Riverdale. DeLos Hale and Betty Clark from Pocatello. J D McGregor return from three months in San Diego. Ralph Perry of Preston and Weldon McGregor with L A Neeley to Salt Lake for medical. Owen D Clegg of Grace with Clegg family. C P Gray back from Los Angeles. Arden Hale and Delos Hale visiting Clark family. Delos and Betty Hale preparing for mission field. Caroline Condie of Prestoff visiting with Condie family. three children confirmed: Doyle Harris, Adell Smith, Ronald Condie. Dee Mar Barthlome visiting from Dixie. Chas McGregor’s wife back to Pocatello for medical care. Betty Ann McCune of Preston chosen social chairman at University of Idaho.

LaRene Freckelton Salt Lake City J. D. McGregor S. I. Smith Relda Riverdale San Diego Calif Ralph Perry Preston Weldon McGregor L. A. Neeley Salt Lake Mr. Neeley Owen D. Clegg Grace Los Angeles Arden Hale Delos Hale Pocatello Clark Delos Betty Clark Mission Field Caroline Condie Prestoff Clyde Condie Doyle Harris Ervin Harris Adell Smith Lorin Smith Ronald Condie Deintel Don—McGr Dee Mar Barthlome Dixie Walter Barthlome Chas. McGregor

Sunday school and wedding notices from local ward events

Griffon A Sunday school officers meeting was held at the Mortinsen home with plans for visits to other Sunday schools. Arthur Sant and Walter Butler from Dayton attended State Board of Trustees meetings in Boise. A primary officers meeting and party occurred at Elinor Sant’s home with training led by Mrs. Sant and games. A Sunday wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr drew a large crowd. the bride wore white satin. The couple plan to live in Ogden. Betty Choules visited home from Pocatello. Guests at Ward events included Mr. and Mrs. J B Smith and Ivy Smith. The Oxford ward fished together under the bishopric. the Relief Society led Sunday services with Flora Barson in charge.

Carl Mortinsen J. B. Smith Logan Ivy Smith Rigby Ward Oxford Ward Relief Society Flora Barson Ben Johnson

Singing Mothers Share Songs at Social Gathering

A group gathering featured three numbers by singing mothers. Janet Davis Wanda Martinsen and Inez Henderson presented a note of joy for Mr and Mrs Dale Ralph whose baby was named Dixie last Sunday afternoon. Randy named for baby boy of Vee Van Leuven. Carole Ward confirmed by her father Burnice Ward.

Dixie Vee van Leuven Randy

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