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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1952

Page

10

Rites Held May 6 In Clifton Chapel For Mureil Sperry

Funeral services were held May 6 in Clifton ward chapel for Muriel Johnson Sperry who died May 2 at Lava Hot Springs after a lingering illness. Ray F. Croshaw LDS bishop conducted the services and offered the home prayer. The choir sang three numbers and speakers included Chloe Howell L. E. McDermott and B. W. Winward Jr. Musical numbers featured Ruth Ward and Blanche Hen.

Clifton Ward Muriel Johnson Sperry Lava Hot, Springs Ray F. Croshaw Chloe Howell L. E. McDermott 3B. W. Winward, Jr Mus Ruth Ward Blanche Hen

Memorial Service Notes Highlight Deceased and Music

The record recalls a service with a quartet and a duet titled Beyond the Sunset by Mary Anderson and Helen Rice. Benediction was given by Lynn Davis and Lawrence Johnson, a brother, dedicated the grave.

Local Births Report for May

Mr and Mrs Ernest Eberhard Preston welcome a boy born May 2. Mr and Mrs Joseph Bingelli Weston welcome a boy born May 2. Mr and Mrs Wilson Skinner Downey welcome a girl born May 4. Mr and Mrs Myron Preece Preston welcome a girl born May 5. Mr and Mrs Parley Gundell Preston welcome a boy born May 5. Mr and Mrs Calvin L Bennett Thatcher welcome a girl born May 6. Mr and Mrs Howard Glover Mapleton welcome a boy born May 7.

Ernest Eberhard Preston Joseph Bingelli Weston Wilson Skinner Downey Myron Preece Parley Gundell Calvin L. Bennett Thatcher Howard Glover Mapleton

Harris Brown wedding in Logan temple ceremony

Miss Aileen Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Harris Preston and Karl Brown son of Mr and Mrs C W Brown Provo wed in Logan temple April 11 with LDS Elder Hyrum Bell officiating The double ring ceremony was followed by a wedding breakfast in Logan and a reception at Oneida stake house Newlyweds plan to live in Provo where the groom will study at BYU The wedding featured snapdragons carnations cathedral candles and a purple throated orchid for the bride Numerous family members attended and attendants included Carol Goaslind Sue Johnson and Helen Harris with Glen Brown as best man The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas and Zion National Park.

Aileen Harris Melvin Harris Preston Karl Brown C. W. Brown Provo Logan Temple Hyrum Bell Logan Oneida Stake House Carol Goaslind Sue Johnson Helen Harris Little Ann Harris Glen Brown Leo Owen Harris Gerry Brown Las Vegas Nev Zion National Park BYU

Lambda Chi Alpha Dinner Dance at Hotel Utah

Guests included Mr. and Mrs Homer John son and Mr. and Mrs Frank Foss plus their sons Paul John son and Frank Foss Jr. at a formal dinner and dance hosted by Lambda Chi Alpha at the Hotel Utah Salt Lake City. Paul and Frank Jr attend the University of Utah.

Homer Johnson Frank Foss Paul Johnson Lambda Chi Alpha Utah Salt Lake City Paul Frank University of Utah Russell Crockett Kimber Hansen Barbara and Kay L. E. Hansen Darold Handy Scott Logan

Preston area relatives host family weekend gatherings

A string of hometown visitors includes Mr. and Mrs. Jack Richards with family, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Speirs of Idaho Falls, and kin from Rochelle Poca Salt Lake City Logan and Idaho Falls. Ensign Grant N Radford spent six days with his mother before returning to the USS Kidd in San Francisco. Families sharing Mother's Day visits include the Radfords, Tillotsons, Jensens, Nelsons and others from Po catello Blackfoot Dayton and Logan.

Donald Speirs Idaho Falls Willard Speirs Elmeret E. M. Jorgenson Salt Lake City Merrill Jorgenson Thelma and Diane Nye Logan Jeff Stephenson C. O. Merrill Fred Hobbs Kliss Davis Preston Grant N. Radford Lillian Radford USS Kidd San Francisco Harry L. Tillotson Reed Jensen Ralph Nelson Pocatello Vern Radford Blackfoot Vaughn Jensen Dayton Dean Radford Robert

Seattle visitors honored at Preston dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hawkes hosted Wednesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Ray Redington of Seattle who were visiting in Preston, Oxford and Pocatello. Attendees included the honored guests, Mr. and Mrs. George Winn and son Dale, and Mr. and Mrs. LaVon Manning and son Steven.

Leon Hawkes Ray Redington Seattle Wash Preston Oxford Pocatello George Winn Dale LaVon Manning Steven

Hopk ins announce Ruby Hop kins marriage to Gordon Gratiot

Mr and Mrs March V Hop kins announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Ruby to Gordon R Gratiot son of Mr and Mrs James C Gratiot of Twin Falls. Wedding planned at home May 25. Mrs Carol Condie entertains Bridge club with a luncheon for eight and spring flowers.

March V. Hopkins Ruby Gordon R. “Gratiot James C. Gratiot Twin Falls Carol Condie Vanza McClellan

Mother's Day Social at Elwell Home Honors Two Guests

A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Elwell honored their mothers Mrs. Isaac Elwell and Mrs. Emory Belnap. Guests enjoyed a full course dinner, red tulip and lilies of the valley decor, and piano duets by Max and Wayne Elwell.

Elwell Don Elwell Isaac Elwell Emory Belnap Parley Belnap Kathleen Billy Joe Clearfield Dan Belnap New Baby Peggy Lynn Max Wayne David Jeannie Wayne Elwell

Family Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Bright's disease since April 17 a patient remains under care. He will return home from the hospital this week or next. Mr and Mrs Nelson visited with her son Ray Naef and family. They returned home Saturday evening.

Bright Nelson Ray Naef

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Clifton Chapel Mureil Sperry Schwinn American Food Store Preston Idaho MR. Farmer Royal Chef Preston Supply Company the Friendly Store North State Mr. and Mrs Delmar Mickelson Lucy Mickelson Salt Lake Don Dalley Ketch Dalley Nebeker Mark Archibald Lyle LeRoy McBride St. Charles E. John Rich Victor Atkinson Allen Atkinson Ogden Mattie Atkinson Jimmie Kirkbride Earl Kirkbride Annie Hatch Orson Nelson Butch” Naef Canasta Social Nathale Yaussi Melba Smith Betty Karen Irene Rasmussen Dorothy Christensen Friendship Club Jack Richards Milo Hobbs John Richards Rochelle .Thompson of B. J. Larsen J. A. Luthy Ella Edwards Rupert Virgie Dockslader Glencoe Arias Dockstader Arnold G. Sant Driggs E. C Sant Joseph P. Garner Lance Ruby Hopkins Presion Beauty & Gift Shop East Oneida Tricot Medford Coats
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