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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1948

Page

14

Idaho Motorists Urged to Save Fuel Says Auto Group

The Idaho State Automobile Association released tests from Washington showing fuel savings when driving at lower speeds. At 41 to 60 mph, cars used fewer gallons on a 500 mile trip, with up to 58 percent savings at 41 mph. Secretary manager R G Cole cites shorter travel time and safety gains for Idaho motorists adopting economical driving.

Idaho Washington AAA U.S. Bureau of ‘Standards Ruffy Cole

Mrs Heber Allen Honored on Birthday

Mrs Heber Allen of Logan was honored at a birthday dinner Sunday at the home of daughter Mrs Cecil Miles in Banida. She celebrated her 58th birthday with dinner guests including immediate family and grandchildren. Attending were Mr and Mrs Roland Allen and children of Soda Springs, Mr and Mrs Wilber George and children of Pocatello, Mr and Mrs Arthur Miner and children of Soda Springs, Mr and Mrs Howard Young and children of Thatcher, Mr and Mrs Robert Winner and son of Logan, Heber Allen and Paul Allen of Soda Springs, and Janet Mrs Cecil Miles and others.

Heber Allen Pocatello Arthur Miner Soda Springs Howard Young Thatcher Robert Logan Paul” Allen Janet Cecil Miles

Amusing Fragments and Local Notes in Small Town Chat

A jumbled page of quips, quotes, and local notices. Bits about daily life include a telephonist, paltry taxes, and a hunter mistaking a rabbit for Ebenezer Rabbit. Social updates mention visits among families in Preston, Nampa, and Pocatello, plus basketball scores for Treasureton M Mens against Glencoe and Riverdale.

Local family visits and youth conference attendees

Treasureton residents Mr and Mrs John Reeder and daughters of Preston and Mr and Mrs Edwin Reeder of Payette visited with Mr and Mrs T J Reeder and family Sunday. Dinner guests at Mrs Elizabeth Ward’s home included Lonie Toone and Holly, Joe from Idaho Falls, T J Barger and son Don, June Howell. Young people attended a Preston youth conference Sunday evening including Kevin Shimway and daughter Joan Joyce and DelVon Atkinson Mack Hymas Ray Sant Willard Porter LaMont Nelson Terry Paskins Don Barger Garry and Stanton Casteel. Mr and Mrs T J Barger Edith Casteel and Shannon visited Mar Ackley and family the same day.

Payette Elmer Palmer William Palmer Preston Pocatello Madge Vincent Idaho ‘Falls O'Dell’ Kirby Rhoda Workman Kirby Earl Nelson Baby Nylen Ivgnson Frank Nelson Daphyne John Reeder Edwin’ Reeder J. Reeder Elizabeth . Ward Lonie Toone Holly Joe Idaho Falls T. ‘J. Barger Don Howell T. J. Barger Edith Casteel Shannon Mar ‘Ackley Edwin Reeder

Relief Society Program Featured in Mapleton Meeting

The Mapleton Relief Society presented a Sunday program with readers Mrs Veneta Burbank and Mrs Lillian Porter. Talks were given by Mrs Luella Sharp, vocal duets by Mrs Fred Taylor and Mrs Afton Long plus Mrs Dorothy Burbank and Mrs Amy Bowman. Several local families attended events in Preston Brigham City and Salt Lake City with social visits and youth conference attendance noted.

Relief Society Organization Veneta Burbank Lillian Porter Luella Sharp Fred Taylor Afton ‘Long Dorothy’ Burbank Amy Bowman Lettie Long Clair” Pierce Salt—Lake—City Preston Ned “McCracken Ogden Joseph Bodily Alvearo Burbank George Forter Horace Owen Wendell Long Keith Taylor Salt Lake City Elizabeth Gregory Lueharp Ada Sharp Woodrow. Winward Whitney Primary Stake Board

Smith Allen Promotes Sheraton Symphonie Display

Teau Smith Allen showcases a Hoffman Sheraton Symphonie piece now on display at our store. The exhibit highlights contemporary furniture design and invites customer viewings this week.

Hoffman

Radio Combination Wire Recorder Promises Wonders

A vintage advertisement touts a new radio and wire recorder combo as the most complete unit yet. It claims you will see and hear the wire recorder in action and believe the wonders it can run.

Demonstration for C1007 Hoffman Combination Wire Recorder

Free demonstration invites visitors to see the finest machine, the C1007 Hoffman combination wire recorder. No obligation, come in and explore something never seen or heard before at the event.

Utah Power Honors Employees for Long Service

Utah Power and Light honored employees from Utah Idaho and Wyoming with 20 to 45 years of service at its annual veterans club banquet in Salt Lake City. George M. Gadsby presented jeweled pins to 117 workers. 30 new members reached 20 years, boosting total membership to 461. Notable Preston area recipients included Owen N. Gibson J Newell Stephens William R Danks Scott Dunlop Oliver M Hanson Lester H Frank J E DeLong Norman H Salveson and H A Hollingsworth among others.

Utah Power and Light Company Utah Idaho Wyoming Concerms Veterans Club Salt Lake City George M. Gadsby Power Company Preston Owen N. Gibson J. ‘ Newell” Stephens William "R. ‘Danks Scott Dunlop Oliver M. Hanson Lester H. Frank J.’ E. DeLong

Annual Campaign of Cancer Society Begins April 1

The Idaho division of the American Cancer Society launches its annual drive April 1 to raise funds for education, research and victim services. Leo J. Falk of Boise, campaign chairman, notes Idaho raised $76,000 last year for statewide education, research and service. He cites 1947 cancer deaths as the second leading cause and urges calm awareness with doctor visits for symptoms.

Idaho The American Cancer Society Leo J. Falk Boise Falk Idaho Cancer Society American Cancer “Society

Yarl Hollingsworth Family Health Update

Mrs. Yarl Hollingsworth is improving and expects to be around again soon.

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