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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1949

Page

4

Thatcher PTA and community gatherings noted across Thatcher

Reports detail a PTA meeting at Thatcher grade school last Wednesday and a Lava area swim and picnic honoring Dick Snow. Events include Beehive Girls meeting in Thatcher, a dance party at Melody Ranch for George Hulse, and visits by residents to Grace and Preston with various family gatherings and recognitions.

PTA Thatcher Don Mendenhall Dick, Snow Edvin McCann Grace

Catholic Church Services Set at St. Peter's May 8

On Sunday May 8 at 8 am Father Rev Francis P Mannion CSP will conduct services at St. Peter's church. A sermon will be given and the public is invited to attend. A note on unrelated items mentions a baby bottle warmer and a pencil eraser for removing marks.

Paul List Francis P. Mannion CSP

Idaho Industrial Boom Targets Western Mining and Energy

Idaho workers eye a half billion dollar atomic plant while coal and mineral projects expand across the state. Stibnite smelter aims to supply antimony while phosphate and synthetic gasoline plans emerge near Pocatello and Driggs. Geologists estimate vast coal and mineral deposits in Teton valley fueling hope of major industrial growth.

Idaho Idaho i Coeur d'Alenes Stibnite America Pocatello Driggs J. B. Williamson Teton Valley Vick Lansberry Wyoming Idaho State Board of Publicity Gem State Grand Teton Mountains Williamson Turtle Creek Penn

Dayton Mirth and Travels Highlight Weekend Notices

Dayton Mrs. Eldon Larsen hosted Darrell Brent on his seventh birthday with a large group including Pauline Kirkbride Karen Kirkbride Donald Price and many Archibalds and Lamb families. Visitors Celia and Hyrum Smith called on Delmar Mickelson and family and traveled to Salt Lake to visit Estella Hill. Knights attended fights in Salt Lake and bonfire gatherings occurred with Verl Schwanveld and Taylor families. Downey visitors joined Clarence Nelsons for a weekend. Junior Naef fetched his wife in Salt Lake after her visit with Ray Van Leuven’s family. Village election saw Paul Merrill Clarence Nelson Joseph Hansen I H Taylor and Jack Archibald chosen for four years. Lucetta Archibald Agnes Williams Weston planned Ogden trip. multiple notes of family visits and travel sprinkled the column.

Eldon Larsen Darrell Brent Pauline Karen Kirkbride Donald Price Joan Marian Keith Lyle Archibald Raymond Shepherd Ruth Ann Beutler Katherine Jensen Charlotte Erickson Clair Mendenhall Milford Murdock Lorraine Mickelson JoAnn Hansen Colleen Kirby Diane Stanger Carol Stevenson Carol Dalley Nadine Larsen Celia Smith Twin Falls Salt Lake Lyle Taylor Verl Schwaneveldt Weston S. H. Taylor Perry Phillips Lester Call Downey Clarence Nelson Junior Naef Ray van‘ Leuven Emery Guy Veterans Hospital Paul ‘R Merrill Joseph Hansen I.H Taylor Jack Archibald Lester ‘Call James I. H. Taylor Lucetta Agnes Williams Ogden

Local Family News Notes Illness And Visits

Mrs. Dr. Buttars has been very ill with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Call of Salt Lake were overnight guests with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Call. Mrs. Don Gould and her three daughters from Ogden stayed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson. Mrs. Annie Eldredge traveled to Twin Falls to visit her brother William B. Phillips and sister Emma Phillips.

Dr. Buttars Fred Call Salt Lake James Call Don Gould Ogden Clarence Nelson Annie Eldredge Twin Falls William B. Phillips Emma Phillips

Glendale residents attend Oneida stake dance festival in Preston

A group from Glendale attended the Oneida stake dance festival held by the MIA in Preston Tuesday evening. Participants included Mr. and Mrs. Vern Nelson and the Augers, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Owen, and several Jensen siblings plus Patty Petterberg. Others spent Saturday in Pocatello. Families and relatives gathered Sunday in Ogden with the Wayman family. Mrs. Eva Wanner of Preston visited with Mrs. Arlene Wanner Friday. The Youth Leadership conference occurred last Sunday. Mrs. Asel Bell of Preston and Mr. and Mrs. Estus Packer of Riverdale were noted attendees.

Shirley Callahan John Chatterton Alf Toone California Gem Valley Co’op Melody Ranch Logan George Hulse Bench Ruben Coombs Warren Henderson Lavera Swensen Melba Rawlings Don Mendenhall Lugene Chatterton Adelaide Weaver Dale Sullivan Grace George’ Hulse Dean John Catterton Clyde Thompson Vernon Mendenhall Preston Edwin Crockett Utah Oil Quinton A. G. Olefson MIA Vern Nelson Vern J. Auger Dan J. Auger Maurice Owen Lucille Jensen Helen Jensen Colleen Jensen Patty Petterberg Pocatello Clifford Sharp Mapleton Leland Auger Yerl Auger Richard Owen Lester Owen Ogden LaMar Wayman Eva Wanner Arlene Wanner Asel Bell Estus Packer Riverdale

Local visitors and students on Boise trip

Mrs Lucy Porter of Mapleton visited relatives Monday night with Mr Leland Auger and his wife. Misses Helen and Colleen Jensen spent the weekend in Boise with Pres ton high school orchestra members and other students.

Lucy Porter Mapleton Leland Auger Helen Colleen Jen‘sen Boise Preston High School

Local Socials and Visiting Folks in Franklin Area

A summary of weekend visits and gatherings in Franklin area residents. Families from Paris Bear Lake and Richmond attended church and social events. several guests from Cleve land Preston Tremonton Layton and Preston joined Mrs Stones and the Morrison family for dinners and receptions. A note adds that dip coating with plastic is being studied as a potential packaging method.

Aussia Lowe Vic Porter Paris Bear Lake Carson Taylor Annie Stones Downey Lavor Doney A. W. Chambers Smithfield Leonard Parkinson Rose- Hawkes Mount Logan

Fairview Visits and Local Club Gatherings in Idaho and Oregon

Mrs. Bob Mikesell of Ogden visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rawlings and others from Idaho Falls and Lewiston as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Be Cole. Hershall Hall and Dale rant from Boise stay with the Halls. A birthday party for Harriet Hall and Verna Knudson is noted with quilting afternoon. Travel and Hobby club hosts Capt. and Mrs. Robert Stevens with a Philippine costume display and lecture.

Bob‘ ‘Mikesell Ogden Oscar Rawlings Donna Brown Wilma, Packer Idaho Falls Be Cole Hershall Hall Dale’ Rant Boise Verna Knudson Harriet Hall Verna Knnudson Dorothy “Gilbert Roma Hall Lewiston Oneita Hyde Mildred Hall Mardean Halls Genevia Larsen Leta Hall Larsen Mina Whittle J. F. Smith Robert T. Stevens

Capt Stevens Hosts Notable Army Event

Mrs Glen Mehr and Mrs Keiller played several musical selections on piano and violin after the dinner hosted by Captain Stevens. Guests enjoyed a lovely dessert as part of the gathering marking years of service in the army.

Stevens Glen Mehr Keiller

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