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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1951

Page

5

Jensen Rigby birth noted by Ogden family

Mrs Alma Rigby of Ogden announces the birth of a daughter on March 15. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Jensen, formerly Ivonne Jensen, greet the petite Miss Rigby who has a brother Alma J and sister Peggy Ann awaiting at home.

Frank Jensen Alma Rigby Ogden Rigby Alma J Peggy “Ann Ivonne Jensen Lynn Nelson Keith Crane Max ‘Jensen

Primary teachers trainer meeting held at Mrs Marjorie Keller home

Miss Geraldine Winnermcca Nevada and Allen Seely Keller Salt Lake spent the weekend with their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs Claude D Keller. Miss Carolyn Johnson Benjamin Utah visited her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs John Olson. The Primary held its teachers trainer meeting at the home of Mrs Marjorie Keller last Wednesday evening. All officers and teachers were present. Pres Norma Jensen conducted the meeting and Mrs Elma Kier gave the teacher trainer lesson. Mrs Gale Knight conducted the workshop making properties for Primary conference. Refreshments were served by Annie Keller.

Pocatello Geraldine Marianne Campbell Winnermcca Nev John Olson Marjorie Keller Norma Jensen Elma ‘Kier Jesson Gale Knight Annie Keller

Congratulatory Birth Notices From Preston Area Parents

A series of birth notices lists parents in Preston and nearby towns welcoming newborns in March including boys and girls. Names include Cloyd Bryce Draper, Jack Bankston Twin Falls, Lynn Stevenson Linrose, Daniel Auger Preston, Vaughn Noys Preston, LaDell Doney Preston, Wendell Forsgren Tremonton, Connel Johnson Preston.

Jack J. Bankston Twin Falls Lynn Preston Wendell. Forsgren Tremonton Connel Johnson

Thatcher News Highlights and Local Visits

Mrs Ellis Wright returns from Idaho Falls after aiding her sister Mrs George Jensen who had surgery. Lago Relief society quilt meeting at Mrs Dot Sorensen’s home with lunch by Leota Harris Loretta Hansen and Edsel Prescott. Nadine Wright in a Salt Lake area auto crash with family. Vernon Mendenhall return from Boise. Nellie Stephenson visits Ogden with Homer Bassett and family. Henry Turner travels to California for a month. Roe Bennett and Wallace Norton attend Thatcher ward reunion in Williams. California visitors Mary Callahan and Adrian Callahan host relatives. Large turnout at Thatcher grade school dance festival.

Ellis Wright Idaho Falls George Jensen Lago Relief Society Dot'Sorensen Leota Harris Loretta Hansen Edsel Prescott Willis Wright Salt Lake Nadine Vernon’ Mendenhall Boise Nellie Stephenson Homer Bassett Ogden Henry, Turner California Roe Bennett Williams Ward Wallace. Norton Thatcher

Dee Petterberg Tops Junior High Tournament Honors

Dee Petterberg was named the most outstanding basketball player in the junior high school tournament. Fifth Ward MIA sent visitors including Mrs. Hawkes Stanton Hawkes and Mrs. Gibson. Bishop Gregerson of Banida visited N. Richard Jensen on Friday for business.

Dee Petterberg Mia Hawkes Stanton Hawkes Gibson Bishop Gregerson Banida N. Richard Jensen

Swan Lake Ward News Details Local Ball and Twin Births

Attendance at the stake Gold and Green ball in Arimo Friday night included Mire and Mrs Jim Abbott Elise Brent and Mrs Willard Hadley and Imajean Hadley as flower girls for the Swan Lake ward queen Lazeelle Matkin. In other news Mr and Mrs LaVotta welcome twin boys born March 4 at the Preston hospital. Mother and sons are doing well and staying with the maternal grandparents in Clifton.

Arimo Jim Abbott Elise Brent Lazeélle Matkin Swan Lake Clifton

Servicemen's dance honors Joseph I Davis at West Side High

An evening at West Side high school paid tribute to Joseph I Davis and other servicemen with musical numbers by Jake Davies and Sharen Albiston and a toe dance by Albiston and Lewis. Gifts were handed to fellows and all enjoyed dancing. A farewell testimonial for Gerald Bunn planning Samoa mission was held with Har old Bunn and Bishop H Glenn Bingham speaking and a book presented. Mrs Marzella Archibald hosted Alaine's birthday party with family and friends attending inclduing the Schwartz, Beutler, Callister, Stotts, Aston, Anderson, and Archibald households.

West Side High School Joseph I.davis Weston Val ‘Helmandoliaxr Oxford Cleve Henderson Cyle Mendenhall Clifton Berk Galloway Downey Dayton Gs “Schwartz Jake Davies Sharen Albiston Richmond Ronny Lewis Sharen Albiston Ronney Lewis Edwin Crockett Preston Orson Nelson Gerald Bunn Elmo ‘Keller Shirley Palmer Gerald Bunn Harold Bunn Sheldon Beutler Carol and David Stevenson Correen Stotts Kent Aston Bethany Anderson Ruth Ann Beutler Joan Archibald Alaine Gladys Bingham of Smithfield

Local Family News and Temple Visits Reported

Mrs Emma Merrill of Preston learns her grandson CpL Denis McCarrel has arrived in Korea with the national guard Co. B 116th. Mr and Mrs Von Atkinson and others attended a fireside meeting at Franklin Sunday evening and a Relief Society meeting at Willard Porters home. Tea towels were prepared for a bazaar. Additional visits included Nyle Olson party to Mrs Elizabeth Ward and Wanda Hess, and Ted Paskins family visiting Preston Sunday. Talks at Logan temple and other social visits noted.

Emma ‘Merrill Preston H. Denis ‘McCarrel Logan’ Temple Ted Paskins Préston

Social Notes: Nearby Families Week of Visits and Travel

Mr and Mrs Elmer Palmer hosted Sunday dinner with the Perry and Reeder families in attendance. Numerous visits include Weston and Blackfoot travelers, Pocatello Lava Sunday trips, Logan and Idaho Falls outings, and friends attending a funeral in American Falls.

Elmer Palmer DeRalph Perry Glenn ‘Perry Lyzia Perry I. J. “Reeder Newman Cole Weston Cend Ren‘ . Young Blackfoot Myrl R. A. Ward Preston Pocatello Lava Ted Paskins Logan Wm. Paskins Clyde Coridie Mound Valley Mae Ray-Sant Sunny Mack Hymas Myrtle Hymas Vincent Wright Thatcher Idaho Falls Nolen Sharp Shelley Dean. Shumway Jack Barger T.’J. Barger C. J. Barger Barger Carolina Condie Melvin Kirby Moscow T. J. Barger Mr. Barger Merlin Hunt American Falls

Ogden Square Dance Hosts and Local Gatherings

Fairview notes report Mr and Mrs Devon Smith attended a square dance in Ogden on Saturday. Mrs Alden Sperry hosted a club event with awards going to Mrs Joyce Gilbert and Mrs Mildred Hall. Dorothy Moser of Pocatello joined as a guest. Ded Smith family and Marilyn Carolyn Jean spent the night in Preston with aunt Miss Melba Smith. Derrall Drury welcomed a baby boy born March 11. Lydia Cottle attended Kenneth Sowden funeral in Salt Lake. Peter Hyde and family visited Jim Cottle's home Sunday night.

Devon Smith Ogden Alden. Sperry Joyce Gilbert Mildred Hall Dorothy Moser Pocatello Marilyn Carolyn Jean Ded Smith Preston Lydia Cottle Kenneth Sowden Salt Lake Peter Hyde Jim Cottle

Social Visits Across Towns Highlight Weekend Guests

A series of weekend visits across multiple households includes Lavon Williams visiting the Olson family in Weston on Saturday. Claude Thomas and family from Wyoming visited Cluff Kendall and family. Annie Hatch and Lee Fisher hosted Lionel Danielson of Smithfield and Brig Olson family. Annie Hatch and Jay Seamons traveled to Ogden to visit relatives. Lorrin Olson of Salt Lake City visited Ernest Olson Gary Fisher on Saturday. Cluff Kendall and family visited Maroni Almond relatives at Downey. Thompson Hatch hosted A B Wayment George Wentle and family Saturday night.

Marion ‘Olson Lavon Williams Weston Cluff ‘Kendall Brig Olson Jay “Seamons Ogden Lorrin. Olson Salt Lake City Ernest Olson Gary Fisher Cluff Kendall Maroni Almond Downey Thompson Hatch A. B. Wayment George Wentle

Ward Reunion Highlights Local Families and Visits

Loyalties and family ties mark a busy weekend as Leland and Way ment Wayment attend ward reunion in Ogden. Marion Olson hosts a birthday gathering for her father Lorin M Mendenhall in Preston. The Olson and Fisher families share visits spanning Weston Smithfield and Oxford ward relatives. Val Hellmandollar returns home briefly from army air corps service.

Ily Leland “Wayment Everett Wayment Ogden Marion Olson Lorin M. ‘Mendenhall Preston Gary Fisher Weston Ostar’ Campbell Iand Lorrin .Olson Elaine ‘Fisher A. L. Fisher Frank. Cox Smithfield Oxford Ward Earl Jensen Val, Hellmandollar Floyd

St Peter's Catholic Church Pastor and Contact

Rev. P O Sullivan is the pastor at St Peter's Catholic Church. Residence is East Oneida. Phone 265 R.

Wewee Eer ST. “Peter's Ip. O'Sullivan Oat East Oneida

Religious Mass Schedule By Sundays

The notice lists mass times: first and third Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and second and fifth Sundays at 12:30 p.m. It lacks further context such as location or church name.

Weston Mission Report Ties Boyd Campbell to Hatch Family

Weston report places Boyd Campbell on the same mission as Merlin Hatch son of Mrs Annie Cy Hatch. The readable passage links Campbell with Hatch lineage in the unnamed context. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Weston Boyd Campbell Merlin ‘Hatch Annie Cy Hatch

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jimmy? Baird Vernon Nelson Bud Keller Richard Knight W. “He Stewart Lynn*Stewart Frances Lee Keller Marion’ Nuffer Sara’ Anne Doney Marie Jensen Marcella: Christensen Tamara:Jensen Carolyn’ Jensen Maria Keller Marianne Campbell Allen’ ‘Seely Frances Lee Jeyiers Wedestrop Helbres Janis Paige Reed Mister “Universe V'Ncent Edwards India Palmer Motor Implement Co North State And Cloyd Bryce, Draper Asi Ay Preston Electric Swan’ Lake Fairview A. Sound The Intermountain West United States Canada Vous Mufion Mark Checketts Preston, “Idaho J.P. Gordon Bendix Uum OM Ee Meee Rey Bendis Bendix Cinemern Tim Preston Electric & Furniture Co
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