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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1955

Page

12

Surprise party honors Mr Jensen at Preston home

Mrs Virgin Hanseny attended a Friday evening party at the home of Mr and Mrs E A Jensen in Preston for Mr Jensens return from service. Saturday visiting with Mrs Westerberg and Mrs D W McGregor at Ogden. Mrs Pearlin Roper planned Shelley and Blackfoot visits before returning home. Billy Carver transferred from Camp Rucker to Fort Riley. Jimmy Olsen birthday party hosted by Velda Olsen with friends from Mink Creek Glencoe and Smithfield.

Virgin Hanseny E. A. Jensen Preston Jensen Denmark Mirs Shelley William E. Gulbransen Blackfoot Elmer Moser Ernest Jensen Vic Jorensen Velda Olsen RaNae Betty Jensen Diane Hebdon Billy Carver Camp Rucker Ala Fort Riley Kas Billy Vee Deward Carver Vern ‘Kresie Providence Willard Bingham Smithfield Viggo Jensen Jimmy Ted Baird Bryan Nelson Glade Larsen Mink Creek Gary Erickson Paul Carver Steven Westerberg Glencoe

Dunten Family Visits Boise and Nam pa Members

Mr and Mrs Royal Dunten and Mrs Lynn Oliverson visited last week with Mr and Mrs R G Dunten in Boise and in Nam pa with Garth Oliverson and family.

Royal Dunten Lynn Oliverson R. G. Dunten Boise Nampa Garth Oliverson

Ethel Beutler Receives Silver Gleaner Award

Ethel Beutler daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Beutler of Dayton received the Silver Gleaner award Sunday March 20 at a Dayton sacram ent meeting. A West Side High School graduate salutatorian class of 1954 she held roles in student council advertising manager senior class secretary Aeolian singers vice president accompanist drama club and Junior Bards Poetry secretary. She was chosen queen for Agathon campus day at Utah State Agricultural College and attended one quarter at USAC Logan.

Dayton West Side High School Aeolian Singers Amadra Dramatics Club Bards Poetry Club West Side

West Side P TA Sets Two Meetings At High School

The West Side council of P TA schedules two meetings at West Side High School on April 11 and 25 at 8 p m. Dr Frank Politzer of Idaho State hospital speaks on The Problems and Developments of Mental Health on April 11. Dr Bruce Gardner of USAC discusses Problem Parents. All parents and interested persons invited.

West Side Council of P-Ta West Side High School Frank Politzer Idaho State Hospital South Blackfoot Bruce Gardner USAC Gardner Department of

Wilderness Camp Promises Adventure for Valley Scouts

The Cache Valley council invites scouts to Wilderness Camp in Franklin Basin on Gibson Lake. From late June to snowfall the road is passable, with six hiking routes and ridge views of Cache Valley. The high altitude flora and timber history add study and exploration opportunities that lure early reservations.

Cache Valley Council Franklin Basin Wasatch Range Gibson Lakes Willow Flat Franklin County Cache Valley Gibson Lake The Council Wilderness

Lynn Johnson Receives Brent Lether Memorial Trophy

Lynn T. Johnson of Fairview, son of Mr and Mrs Hyrum L Johnson, earned the Brent Lether Memorial Trophy for promoting M men basketball in Seattle stake. He organized Everett ward’s team and kept it active despite long trips, growing from 6 to 17 players who competed in games.

Lynn T. Johnson Hyrum L. Johnson Fairview Everett Ward Seattle Brent Lether Johnson

Preston High junior prom features floor show and crowning

The Preston High junior prom was held in the school gym with a 10:30 floor show. Judy Baur and Darrell Jepsen were crowned queen and king, and an assembly followed the event with piano solos and multiple performances by students.

Preston’ High ‘School Judy Baur Darrell Jepsen del Rae Dixon Lynn Bennett Karen Wells Cherie Weaver Neva Ann Swainston Rama Drury Beverly Sharp DeAnna Edwards Kay Nielson Jerry Mortensen Margaret Swainston LaDawn Whittle Kerma Hodges Wanda Workman Donna Neeley Gordon Jensen Marie Orme Pauline Nash Carma Schow Oldie Jean Gassman Shady Lane Hyrum Jepsen Neil Nelson

West Side High Stages Arsenic and Old Lace Play

West Side High school students present Arsenic and Old Lace next Thursday and Friday at 8 pm in Clifton gymnasium. Cast includes Sharon Walker as Abby Brewster Alma Winward as Mortimer Brewster and Margaret Hatch as Martha Brewster with 14 players directed by De Lamar Palmer.

West Side High School Sharon Walker Abby Brewster Alma Winward Mortimer Brewster Margaret Hatch Martha Brewster Clifton Gymnasium de Lamar Palmer

Preston Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Events

Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Grant Jones and family and Mr. and Mrs. Julius Jepsen. A birthday dinner for Gordon Merrill took place at the Merrill home with 10 relatives present. Capt. D. K. Merrill and family of Logan visited the Merills. George Adamson and baby Ronald visited relatives in Peeton and Marianna with Edwin Nutter. Salt Lake City and Idaho Falls trips involved the Blamires and the Weavers. Dr. D. Richard Paull’s funeral services were attended. Bryan Lee Page and Sidney shopped in Salt Lake City and Ogden before visiting Sylmar Wiser.

John G. King Grant Jones Julius Jepsen Gordon Merrill Mrs. W. Paul Merrill George Adamson Ronald Marianna Fla Edwin Nuttert Din , Okla B. JG. Weaver Idaho Falls B. J. Weaver D. Richard Paull Bryan Lee Page Sop Sidney Sam Page Salt Lake City Ogden Sylmar Wiser

Esther Davis Dies in Pocatello

Esther Elizabeth Lloyd Davis 83 of Oxford died at a niece’s home in Pocatello after a short illness. Born December 8, 1871 in Smithfield, she married Riley Davis in 1918 and lived in Clifton and Oxford since 1917. Survived by a step daughter Oneida Anderson, a niece Wanda Ackerman, and granddaughter Hilda Steele. Funeral was held in Oxford with burial in Clifton.

Esther Elizabeth Lloyd Davis Oxford Wanda Ackerman Oneida Anderson Pocatello Hilda Steele Preston Oxford Ward Chapel Henry Hatch Clifton Cemetery Webb Mortuary

Dayton Ward MIA Presents Drama In The Time Of Harvest

The Dayton ward MIA will present a three act drama about Joseph Smith life trials directed by Gerald Dalley. It will be Friday at 8 pm in the 7th ward chapel serving the 3rd 4th and 7th wards. Everyone is invited.

Dayton Ward Joseph Smith Gerald Dalley

Jaycees Hold Monday Evening Dinner Meeting

The local Jaycees held a special dinner meeting in the Randall's cafe banquet room with Dan Bethman presiding. Guest speakers were Jack Clifford of Lewiston Idaho, the state president, and Ron Ensign of Aberdeen, state vice president. Ten members attended.

Jaycees Randall's Cafe Dan Bethman Jack Clifford Lewiston Ida Ron Ensign Aberdeen

High School Play Cast and crew listed in program

The credit list includes Thatcher Lt William Seawright Gordon Beckstead Albert Kummer H Jepsen Martha Seawright Sandra Condie Sgt Chuck Vincent Hal Palmer and Harold Klobbermyer Spencer Condie. Director is Dr John P Phillips and student director is Lynne Bodily.

Personnel Changes Continue in Farm Machinery Firm

The article notes a parts manager transitioning after three years in the role. Mr. Bair moves to sales, bringing a thorough background in farm machinery and related experience.

Bair

Local Dealer Adds Sales Staff and Parts Manager

A Preston firm announces new personnel including Richard Nash joining as parts manager replacing Mr. Bair. Nash comes from Logan after attending USAC and previously served as a LDS missionary in the north central states from 1951 to 1953. Customers are invited to meet Nash and get acquainted.

Wally Read Itc Caterpillar Ferguson New Halland Richard Nash Lompany Mr. Bair Preston Logan USAC Western North Central States Tor Burton Mr. Nash

Dr Paull Dies in Driveway Station Wagon Crash

A witness reported seeing a body spin from a station wagon. Dr. Paull was found face down in a service station driveway while answering an emergency call when the accident occurred.

Dr. Paull Paull

Mayor thanks clubs for park donations and support

The mayor notes unusually few complaints about city workers over two years and thanks the Rotary club for donating the park fireplace and the Elks lodge for the tennis courts. He also praises Maylon Hollingsworth and expresses gratitude to all organizations and individuals aiding the recreation park project.

Rotary Club The Elks Lodge Dunn Maylon Hollingsworth

Mayor outlines Lions project and park plans

Mayor Dunn details Lions club street marking support with city cooperation. A new all steel water storage tank will be installed by spring and completed by June 15. He notes debt reduction from 1951 to 1968 and praises past fiscal management while listing future projects to be pursued if re-elected.

Lions Club Dunn City Preston Virgil Knudson Ownes Baur Wayne Evans

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ethel, Beutler Ethel Beutler Walter “Beutler Vehe Hese & Ass Ma T. C. Merrill & Sons South State Keller Conoco First North and State Sts Ptossess Utah State Agricultural Colligs Seiswo Lynn Johnson Arsenic and Old Lace West Side High Play D. K. Merrill W. Paul Merrill Mrs Burton Blamires Canners Lloyd Browning Idaho Farm Bureau Federation MR. Browning Fairview Ward Browning Esther Ta “Davis Mia Jaycee Meeting Franklin’s Blackleg Blackey Johnson’s Drug Store Franklin Preston, Idaho Sci West Oneida
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