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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1962
Page
9
Jehovah's Witnesses across southeastern Idaho and northern Utah will hold a three day circuit assembly in Jerome from June 8 to 10. R G Williams Preston congregational leader announced sessions will be at Jerome Senior High School and all participants are welcome.
Members urged to attend a Watchtower Bible and Tract Society convention in Preston sponsored by the Watchtower Society. Principal speaker Peter D Mura, a Jehovah's Witness minister since 1932 and Gilead graduate, serves as district supervisor for Idaho Utah Montana Washington North Dakota South Dakota and Minnesota. The event includes a baptism training program and requires members to arrange rooming and transportation to the assembly city.
Franklin County tribute highlights J Clifford Forsgren, new Preston mayor, praised for fairness and leadership across school, scouts, church, and outdoor life. He champions youth, health, and county programs, runs family farms, and remains an active educator and civic figure.
A Franklin County notice lists young residents including Merek B Hinckley 19 of Fairview Idaho Donna Lee Dursteler 18 of Preston Idaho Allen C Whitehead 21 of Franklin Idaho Kathryn Jean Strong 19 of Preston Idaho John Joseph Fitzpatrick 19 of Kirtland Air Force Base New Mexico Jerre Dee Wilburn 18 of Albuquerque New Mexico with ages and hometowns.
Mr and Mrs Clair Rosen of Preston announce a boy born May 4. Mr and Mrs Michael Harris of Grace announce a girl born May 5. Mr and Mrs William Winward of Preston announce a girl born May 7. Mr and Mrs James V Hendricks of Cove announce a boy born May 8.
Clifton Mrs Blanche Henderson and son DeMar visited Salt Lake City last Friday. Mrs Henderson returned to Ogden and stayed with her mother Mrs Zina Hope. She then stopped at Bountiful to visit Mrs Katherine Bilbao and Mrs Wanda Gills. Sacrament services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Jack Wood. New babies named Barbara Ann and Larry Dean by their families. Allan Ralphs was confirmed by his father Dale Ralphs and Norma Louise Wardell by Bishop Karl. Reeder Kevin Olsen was confirmed by his father Marion Olsen. Lyle Henderson of Logan and families visited over the weekend. Also May 1 1931 the Empire State Building dedication by Alfred E Smith noted, with 102 floors and 1250 feet height.
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