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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1958
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and a mention of a Relief Society gathering with reference to attendees and a home visit. Content is incomplete and lacks a coherent event or date to establish a clear news item.
The article details ongoing scouting activities, highlighting equipment ready for camp setup and competitions. It praises leaders like Harry Woolley and notes many awards presented, with Eagles and Silver awards receiving special recognition while a push for merit badge recognition is discussed.
Winners listed for the junior lambs include Michael Sharp, LeRoy Johnson, Gary Keller, Don Jensen, Lucy Bingham, Ivan Beutter, Owen Cherrington, David Cherrington, Miles Geddes, Jed Geddes, Richard Denton, Paul Garver, Diane Roberts, Beverly Condie, Klyne Coburn, Jeddy Miles, Ruth Bell, Pat Hogan, and Katie Ruth Bell.
In junior high school industrial arts contests the Upholstery prize went to Earl Palmer with Lynden Stone taking first in another category. Woodwork winner was Larry Cordingley and Leathercraft winner was Larry Gray, both earning top honors.
Practical ideas for recording Mother's Day experiences with film and photography. Tips include filming Mom in yearly roles, capturing breakfast moments, reading the paper, supervising chores, and using color and black and white stills.
Journal notes Anita Ann as a bright child once visiting daily and now described as an attractive young woman. The piece also mentions Preston and Randy Greaves missing a pony, with Paul advertising in the week’s column and Bud Wickham praising the approach to feature placement.
Jensen born in Mink Creek started with Peterson Tractor on April 17. An operation and illness forced layoff for months. He previously worked as a mechanic and shop manager at a local garage from 1934 to 1947 and at a farm equipment firm from 1948 to 1956.
Riverdale Miss Lila Rasmussen of Mink Creek was the honored guest at a pantry shower hosted by her sister Mrs Calvin Forsgren. Guests included Bonnie Hansen Ruth P Smith Valene Waterlaus Sondra Tate Kathryn Wilde and Laura Jean Rasmussen. Light refreshments were served and a bride’s book was being prepared.
Sacrament day services featured Lyman ey of the bishopric who announced names and led the ceremony. Dan Cahoon assisted, with Myron Merrill helping. Mack Balls earned a Second Class Scout rating, and his father Lyman Balls pinned the scout badge. The oil was consecrated by James Phillips and Sterling Stephens, with prayers offered by Ernest Bent ter and David Haslam.
Sunday morning services were conducted by L H Taylor of the superintendency with Ruth Ann Beutler and Lajeane Stevenson and Nathan Smith providing music. Esther Griffith and Ethel Jensen gave 2 minute talks. Don Kent and George Aston, Press G Schwartz of the Oneida Stake Presidency and Eldon Hobbs of the seen Council offered sprayers.
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