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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
3
A luncheon honored Mrs Johnson's birthday with out of town guests and sociable games. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ceci Coburn and Mr and Mrs Wm Smith of Preston, Mrs Elizabeth Sant, and Mr and Mrs Paul Porter.
Mrs Johnson spent the past week with her mother Mrs Ada Hart and other relatives and friends in the vicinity of Ida Ho Falls. Gifts and good wishes were exchanged during the visit.
Miss Twila Atkinson and Claude Wilkins wed April 19 at the Farrell home in Salt Lake City. The ceremony was by Bishop Hendricks with families from both sides in attendance. The couple will reside in Salt Lake City as Mr Wilkins works locally.
At Banida ward chapel on Sunday evening Anna Swanh led the program honoring Mrs Eliza Lowe of Franklin. Evelyn L Davies wrote a pioneer skit while Wade Christensen read a history of the ward. Prayers were by Sharon Dianne Gregerson as the community arranged funeral services for Carl J Anderson, killed in an automobile accident last week in Trenton ward with Mr and Mrs John Sparks present Monday.
Mr and Mrs W K Phippen announce the engagement of their two daughters Zola Mae and Gwendolyn to DeMont W and Joel B Lott of Kamas Utah. Zola Mae is a registered nurse in Salt Lake General Hospital polio division and Gwendolyn will become a registered nurse there. DeMont and Joel are sons of Marion F Lott of Kamas. The couple plan to wed at the Salt Lake Temple in June. Miss Neva Grimble and Merlin Mecham visited the Gamble home in Provo where BYU students studied.
Idaho state seed laboratory reports higher germination and purity testing in the first nine months of the crop year, driven by seed trade compliance and more certified seed. State officials plan a cooperative push to boost farmer use of free seed tests and a statewide program next year.
Anna Maé Palmer of Glendale California arrived by plane last Friday in Salt Lake City. She was met by her parents Mr and Mrs Jed M Palmer and sister Mrs Thora Winn. She will stay two weeks before returning to California.
Probate Court of Franklin County Idaho issues notice to all creditors of Mary E Burton administratrix of the George Burton estate deceased. Claims must be shown with vouchers within four months from first publication to the administratrix at her Cleveland Idaho residence. Published April 24 1947.
Unkee Frank urges slower driving to improve car performance with Idaho Refining Co. service. The ad promotes stock auto accessories and asserts readers will find desired items.
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