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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1962

Page

9

BYU Soprano Marsha Benson Joins West Tour with Choir

Miss Marsha Benson a BYU soprano joins the a capella choir on a five state and Canada tour under Kurt Weinsinger. The 75 member symphony accompanies the choir with six cities listed Idaho Montana and Canada. Benson a junior studied voice with Halliday and Manning and starred in Promised Valley and Carousel locally.

Marsha Benson Brigham Young University College of Fine Arts Western States Canada A Capella Chor Kurt Weinsinger Idaho Montana Idaho Falls Iinerary Butte Great Falls Mont Lethbridge Edmonton Calgary Can The Oakland Tribune Lawrence Sardoni Utah Nevada Calfornia Europe Benson John Halliday Coy Manning Ditmer USA Woodward Byu Franklin St Ke Promised Valley Cache Valley

Preston High Sophomore Class Plans Dream Themed Dance

The Preston High School sophomore class prepares for its annual Friday assembly and 8:30 PM gymnasium dance. Ron Driggs of Ogden will MC the event with a 15 piece band and a floorshow directed by him. Dream girl and dream boy candidates include Leigh Auger Tayna Kay Palmer Pamela Westerberr Alan Palmer Bobby Lewis and Ladell Nielson.

Preston High School Preston High Gymnasium Ron Driggs Ogden Driggs Dream Girl Dream Boy Leigh Auger Tayna Kay Palmer Pamela Westerberr Alan Palmer Bobby Lewis Ladell Nielson

Ladies of Elks Irish Party At Hall

Irish themed Elks party filled the hall Monday night March 19 with shamrock decorations and green candles. The Ladies of Elks served guests at card tables while El da Carlson and Coy Mann sang, followed by cards and bingo with prizes. Committee members Colleen Martin Mary Jo Foss Bernadine Smith Virginia Metcalf Rosie Nelson Rae Gregerson planned the event.

Elda Carlson Coy Mann Ag Constance Davis Colleen Martin Mary Jo Foss Bernadine Smith Virginia Metcalf Rosie Nelson Rae Gregerson

District Farm Bureau conducts training in Preston

Franklin County Farm Bureau hosted a district I training school at the Preston second ward chapel. Pres Gary Fisher led the meeting with officers from five counties in attendance. Lloyd Browning outlined community and county bureau duties, assisted by Nile Taylor and Harold Redford. Lunch for 55 members followed, then afternoon classes covered programs and procedures. Enthusiasm and practical suggestions marked the event.

Franklin County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau District I Preston Second Ward Gary Fisher Franklin Bear Lake Bannock Caribou Oneida Lloyd D Browning Nile Taylor Harold Redford Franklin County Women

Funeral Services Held for Sarah Corbridge in Preston

Funeral services for Sarah Lousa Taylor Corbridge were held Wednesday in the Preston second ward chapel with Bishop A E Sharp conducting. Prayers by Charles H Taylor and remarks by Bishop Sharp followed by music from the Singing Mothers and a solo by Loyal Hansen. The grave at Preston cemetery was dedicated by Ira Taylor. Pallbearers included grandsons DeMore Farnes and Larry Farnes among others. Services were under Webb Mortuary supervision.

Sarah Lousa Taylor Corbridge Preston Second Ward A E Sharp Clarence Corbridge Laurena Benson Charles H Taylor Melvin Corbridge Singing Mothers Loyal Hansen Dora Gay Keller Elnora Hansen Dale Corbrdge Parley Shaffer Orion Jensen

Price Support On 1962 Wheat Crop Signup Reminder

With days left before the March 30 signup deadline for the 1962 wheat stabilization program farmers are urged to file an application to participate and then comply with the program. A G Condie notes that merely meeting the acreage allotment won't suffice for price support and diversion payments require self conserving use. The ASCS county office accepts intentions to participate weekdays 8 am to 5 pm through March 30.

Condie Charman Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee Wsh ASCS

Preston area Sunday school and local events report

Harold Baird led Mink Creek Sunday school with talks by Royce Christensen and Linda Crane. Visitors included Nelsons from Nampa, Gudmundson from Ogden, Peggy Worthin, Judy Spencer, Bob Erckson of Provo, and others from Logan. Members of Preston High School band attended Boise music festival. Junior high opera Miss Jones was staged in Preston with Leonard Nelson in a lead role.

Harold Baird Royce Christensen Linda Crane Steven Jensen Russel Nelson Famly Nampa Karen Gudmundson Ogden Peggy Worthin Judy Spencer Bob Erckson Provo Bruce Jepson Michael Jepson Betty Jo Nelson Ronald Baird Joan Robbins Connie Keller Logan Eileen Jepson Raeone Christensen Ted Baird Boise Kayla Keller Janis Nelson Rodney Larsen Kevin Jensen Judy Bair Kathy Keller Richard Westerberg Orlando Rasmussen Preston Junius Larsen Arizona Larsen Pneumona Burnell Baird Dayton I'mmy Egbert Cliff Egbert

Local social, family visits, and church events noted

Names of residents and relatives across Logan, Garden City, and nearby towns appear at weekend gatherings. Guests include Lois Rasmussen, Jerry Larsen, and Mary Jean Baird with multiple drives to Ogden, Salt Lake, and Treasureton. A baptismal service is planned at the Franklin stake house.

Ents Delmer Keller George Ramee Paris Lois Rasmussen Salt Lake Orlando Rasmussen Jerry Larsen Logan Rasmussen Lyman Wager Layne Erickson Mary Jean Baird Ruels M-Men Russell Nelson Nampa Reed Jensen Nelson Jensen Ogden Muriel Wine Kisty Lila Jean Woods Cross Tyra Ch Pman Franklin Stakehouse Joan Robbins Dale Larsen Marjorie Keller Lewis Hunsaker Ronald Baird James Baird Pallas Keller Whittler Calif Bennett Th Mildred Keller Dwight Wilde Jay Loean Smthfield Armond Smart Serge Gudmundson W F . Crane Cloud Wilde Iaw Wayne Visted Fairview Luella Frhert Riverdal Treasureton Mink Creek Freeman Jensen Lloyd Chr Tensen Daught Rhonda Rodniy Jnn Lynn Nelsen Stakehouse Evi Mn Bruce Jepson I Vman John Olson Tlevd Rhonda Christensen Glora Keller Mary Tean Baird Jessie Frickeon Ada Jepson Pearl Freeman Jepson Floyd Erickson Carlene Frley

Local Family Notes From Town Events And Travel

Oxford Mrs. Mirty Hatch retires home from Warren after visiting her mother Mrs. Alice Wayment since her husband’s death. Evelyn Ward at BYU visits her parents Mr and Mrs Platt Ward. Clara Olson Mare Hatch On eida Anderson Lavena Hatch and Gayle Kendall enjoyed a song practice at Donna Kendall’s. The baby stays with grandparents while parents vacation in California. Dr. Kendall of Ogden visited. Mrs. Selma Fisher drove to Ogden with daughter. The Keller family attended ward reunion at Weston. Hatch relatives travel to Blackfoot Logan and Portland for visits and business.

Henry Hatch Gayle Kendall Annie Hatch Selma Fisher Bessie Olson Saramae Jensen Clara Olson Marie Hatch Susan Fisher Oneida Anderson Cecil Fisher Donna Kendall Iretta Helmandollar Lavona Hatch Relief Society Clifton Donna Lavona Clara Marie Gayle Oneida Elinor Sant John Pano Joan Reeder Wilma Viehweg Carolyn Verena Henderson Marjore Howell Maxine Choules Claire Atkinson Fowers June Gailey Iva Leo Lewis Blanche Henderson Claudia Sant Jack Wood Dale Ralphs Stanley Fisher Pocatello Marion Olson Orin Hatch Blackfoot Thompson Hatch Karl Kendall Brent LaVern Kendall Cluff Kendall Ernest Olson Preston Angus Olson Salt Lake City Emil Olson Virginia MTA Sd Be Mel Hatch Mirty Hatch Warren Alice Wayment Henry Twitch Evelyn Ward Byu Platt Ward Mare Hatch Lavena Hatch Jesse Nelson Salt Lake Visted LaVera Kendall Glen Baker Downey California Kendall Ogden Merl Kendall Melvin Burrup Russell Keller Ward Reunon Weston Richmond Keith Hatch Arlene Holden Portland Duane Clare Logan Swan Lake Earl Hatch Farmington Ian Hatch Leonard Hobbs Paul Hansen Larrel Hobbs Grant Smith Idaho Falls Tamara Jean Hobbs Douglas Valetia Hobbs Shelley Hobbs North Central States Larry Durrant Minnie Miller A. R. Durrant Wayne Doney Arlen Larson American Falls Julene Fuell Fuell Nora Durrant Thelma Doney Zina Albiston Laura Chatterton Estella Wright Syrena Lowe Estelle Smith Arlene Hampton Mae Handy Jack Lund Soda Springs Cyrl Lowe Lowes Lava Bancroft

Franklin social scene events and family visits noted

Franklin area residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Hosts included the Handy family in Clearfield and the Hobbs, Durrant, and Doney families in nearby towns. A Nevada mission announcement and a large Sunday gathering featured sermons, refreshments, and class activities at the Relief Society and Franklin schools.

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Ladies of Elks Hall Ireland Emerald Isle Farm Bureau Sarah Corbridge Preston Cleaners REVA E. Oneida Sas Oxford Howard Henderson Larry Wright Clearfield Samuel R. Handy Vonda Packer Vaughn Pack Edward Martin Clifford Egbert Orville Talbot Arthur Martin Tremonton Merlin van Orden Hawaii Robert Wilkinson Larry Dunkley Victor Dunkley Gren Douglas Wright Paulette Porter Tyra Lynn Hull Paulette Parkinson Dennis Cole Reed Brenchie Kathleen Carter Terry Morrison Clixle Hall Ben Johnson Franklin Elementary Marsha Perry Val Castillo Christine Bennett Miss Jones Mervin Sharp Donna Jean LeFevre Rayola Gibson Ildred Oliverson Sondra Hobbs Leah Lowe LuDean Woodward Lola Corbridge Fern Lowe Fra Whitehead Gwen Gibson Thelma Shumway Rayola Gbson Bud Pack Spanish Fork Thomas Dorrant Berry Apple Turkey Purser's Meats My Central Ae DON ,Greaves G.A
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