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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1953
Page
13
Local residents share visits and gatherings across Utah towns including Bountiful, St. George, Ogden, Logan, and Pocatello. Families welcome a new baby girl to Kent Humphreys, plus updates on travel, military duty, and yearly observances among relatives and friends.
The text lists multiple local families visiting and hosting events. Mr and Mrs Moses Hancey with their ill relative, Mrs William Adolph of Linrose leave May 3 for Omaha for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Bill Nash depart for San Antonio Texas where Mrs Nash will join the air force as second lieutenant. Before leaving they attend a dinner at Alton Nash’s home with Mr and Mrs John Meyers, Mr and Mrs Luther Boyd. The following Monday Mrs Boyd hosts a dinner at Deer Cliff inn for the same group. Sunday dinners at H Carl Nielsen Sr home feature Mr and Mrs William Head and Mr and Mrs Ariel Eames. Week end guests of Mrs Allie Packer include Mr and Mrs Allen Packer and family of Kemmerer Wyoming, Mrs Ann Lloyd and family of Central, and Mr and Mrs Lyle Packer and family of Ogden.
Wayne Cottle returns from service to a joyous community welcome. A state line caravan and Preston parade honor him with a courthouse program led by local leaders and patriotic songs. His mother thanks supporters as he plans a June 7 surgery and contemplates college or rejoining the army.
Mr and Mrs Ray Phillip Petterborg announce the birth of their daughter born on a Tuesday morning in Logan. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs B H Swainston and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Guy Petterborg.
Mrs. Elmer Merrill hosted family and friends for Mother's Day. Attendees included E M Jorgen sen of Salt Lake City and Jim Nye family of Logan, Jed Steffensen family of Pocatello, Veda Hobbs, Kliss Davis family of Preston, plus Kenneth Cutler Dan Durrant and Ross Smith. Additional visits included Mrs C M Crabtree in Ogden, Archie Gill guests from Richfield and Pullman, Dr David Cutler returning from Washington, D C, Reid Crockett from Blackfoot, Helen Maughan from Salt Lake City, and R C Affleck with Merlin Whittle after a trip east ahead of Senate Dworshak reception.
Officials and operations team members inspect the wreckage to determine the cause of the crash. A representative is present to oversee preliminary assessments and gather evidence for investigation.
The Bailey Circus features clowns jugglers trained elephants and other acts including chim panzees riding dogs a unicycle rider a wire balancing act trapeze performers boxing dogs a leopard display and more according to Mr Richards.
Veteran of four years in the U S navy served in combat duty in Atlantic and Pacific theaters. In New York City he acted as assistant to multiple business operations before moving to the department store role.
The vice president of a major Wall Street mining investment firm also operated a used car business in Salt Lake City, linking high finance to local commerce.
Edgley finished third in broad jump while Davis placed first in high jump with Farnes third. Cutler and Martin tied for first in discus as Farnes and Chatterton tied for first in pole vault. Preston earned thirds in 440 relay and medley, plus seconds in half mile and mile relays.
The auditor lauds the county treasurer for a six month period with no cash differences after reestablishing cash procedures. He notes past differences and the need to carry cash reserves forward while acknowledging possible future levy adjustments. The report highlights improved cash management and pride in the treasury office.
A brief quote highlights a father's pride in his child’s accomplishment and the hope that they can continue to keep the cash record accurate, reflecting a local or familial milestone.
Rhonda Winger two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Winger of Winder received a concussion and severe laceration on her head Monday when she fell from the family car. The child was in the back seat as her mother drove when the door opened and she tumbled out. She was rushed here for medical attention.
The Clifton village board held its reorganization meeting Monday night at the home of Howard Henderson. J. H. Choules was re-elected chairman, Blanche Henderson remained clerk and treasurer, Robert Porter and Howard Henderson were re-elected as board members, and Gordon Gailey was elected as a new village councilman.
At the hog pool held Wednesday 72 hogs weighing 17 589 pounds were sold to Cache Valley Livestock Auction Co for 8 879 68. Forty seven hogs listed as choice topped at 23 60 cwt weighing 9 795 pounds brought 2 311 62. Next hog pool set for May 27 with all hogs due by May 23.
The Local Future Farmers of America chapter will hold installation ceremonies next Monday. Clair Bosen becomes president and oversees all activities. Steven Hinckley is vice president with Stanton Nuffer as secretary. Walter Knapp is treasurer, Clair Kidd reporter, and MacNeil Paskins sentinel. Hinckley leads committee chairs including supervised farming and community service.
MacNeil Paskins helps improve scholarship standing of the chapter and greets guests during meetings. He also arranges meetings and is in charge of entertainment for the chapter.
The Dayton and Franklin baseball clubs of the Cache Valley league meet in a league game at the Dayton ball park Saturday. The public is invited to see a top notch tilt.
Mrs C M Crabtree appeared as guest soloist for the Southern Pacific male chorus concert Thursday evening at the tabernacle in Ogden. Director Owen Rouse led the group as Mrs Clarence Kendrick hosted a May 1 birthday social for Brenda’s seventh birthday with games refreshments and cake. Robert Gordon son of Mr and Mrs R M Gordon of Oneida Station left for Victoria air force base Texas to enter jet fighter school after completing primary pilot training at Honda air force base.
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