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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1959

Page

9

Clifton Westovers Visit and Ward Reunion Recap

Clifton and Albert Westover of Logan and their children stayed with relatives in Clifton from Thursday to Saturday. The ward reunion drew many visitors including Keith Thompson and LeRoy Walker families. Activities featured lunch, dances, games, and a program led by Arlo Mendenhall with Lewiston orchestra.

Albert Westover Logan Don Westover Nord Westover Clair Westover Swan Lake Reed Westover Harold Westover Keith Thompson Salt Lake City LeRoy Walker Lynn Davis Wanda Mortensen Elinor Sant Arlo Mendenhall Lewiston Arlo Ward Ogden Hyrum Ward

Holy Fire Ceremony in Jerusalem Lights World in Easter Joy

Hundreds gather in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Holy Saturday waiting two hours for the Holy Fire from Christ’s Tomb. The Greek Orthodox Patriarch enters the tomb as flames burst forth and spread among a multi religious crowd, sharing light and renewed hope.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre Old Jerusalem Jordan Christ

Birthday gathering in Franklin honors Mrs. Smith

Monday March 9 at her Franklin home the birthday anniversary was celebrated with guests including Mrs. Lena Hendricks and Mrs. Alice Williams of Lewiston and other locals. Gifts were presented to Mrs. Smith. Bret Hawkes, ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Hawkes, underwent an acute appendicitis operation Wednesday evening.

Franklin Lena Hendricks Alice Williams Lewiston Carma Cornish Gloria Larsen Cave AlDean Smith Richmond Gweneth Stanger Preston Smith Bret Hawkes Stanton Hawkes

Ward Reunion Brings Families Together Across Idaho

The article details a large ward reunion with numerous family visits. Attendees include Arlo Mendenhall a Rexburg student and many relatives from American Falls Pocatello Ogden and nearby towns. Extended travels cover McCammon Preston Smithfield Murray and Seattle with funeral attendance for Mrs. Louise Hunter Beckstead.

Franklin and Mapleton PTA Meeting Highlights and Socials

The Franklin and Mapleton PTA met Monday evening March 9 in the Franklin school gym. Vice President Jerry Steers presided as the band performed and Calvin Parkinson gave the invocation. Principal David Sutton spoke, Shirlene Doney and Martena Porter sang duets with Elaine Jensen on piano, and Clayton C. Nielsen of Lewiston Elementary spoke as guest. Joyce Porter danced, Vaughn Packer gave the benediction, and refreshments followed. Nearby, Zelma Comish hosted Young Folks club guests with a plate lunch for several members. table games and prizes concluded the gathering. Several Franklin residents visited with relatives in town, and others attended stake sessions at Logan temple Friday. The Hendricks Sisters birthday club honored Leone Smith at a potluck luncheon.

Franklin and Mapleton Pta Franklin School Vice Jerry Steers Calvin Parkinson Prin David Sutton Shirlene Doney Martena Porter Elaine Jensen Clayton C. Nielson Lewiston Joyce Porter Vaughn Packer Young Folks Club Cove Zelma Comish

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