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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1956

Page

2

Mother's Day Gatherings Across Franklin and Nearby

Franklins Mother's Day was marked by large family gatherings from out of town, with the Robinson and Parkinson households hosting kin from Salt Lake City and Eugene. Many relatives visited, including the Cornish and Handy families, Doney and Wilkinson, and Atkinson clan. Local events included a Beehive service, a priesthood banquet for 65, and Jerry Jensen moving with his parents from Salt Lake City to Logan.

Franklin P. L. Robinson Virginia Bullen Salt Lake City L. G. Parkinson Jennie Robinson Newell Cornish Eugene Ore Florida Lester Atkinson Bill Rosser Junior Atkinson Ogden Datus Eck Providence Jamiel Nelson McCammon Harley Lowe Weston Willis Sharp Lewiston Douglas Corbridge Junior Chatterton Hoyet Whitehead Douglas’ Corbridge Tine Corbridge Esther Whitlock Logan Jim _ Shrives Shrives Leland Ashcroft Hyde Park Verle Smith Harry Gamble Fairview Grant Lewis Ernest Bowcut Jimmie Abe Bowcut Monta Wicksham Andrew Fuhriman Aura Hatch Mary Anna Provo Phyllis Evans Royce Fuhriman Dee Martin Preston Darrel Fuhriman Clifford Jensen Stella Biggs Erma Woodward Wiliam Smith Gordon Stockdale David Geddes Wayne Shumway Darrel Durrant Alvin Andrews Marlow Woodward Thomas W. Jensen Victor Jensen Percy Gibson Jensen Thomas Fergus Fergus Larry Hobbs Leonard Hobbs Karen Barnson San Diego Blaine Johnson Tremonton Johnson Larry Hobbs Zina Abiston Read Nelson Magna Heber Lowe Mesa Ariz Lowe Myrtle Durrant Margaret Jamison Smithfield Joan Wood

Preston City Treasurer Quarterly Report April 30 1956

City Treasurer Lillie F. Benson reports receipts and disbursements for the quarter ending April 30 1956. The statement lists warrants paid balances and payments to State agencies and funds including Mount States Tel and Tel Co Idaho State Income Tax Social Security Trust Utah Power and Light Idaho Municipal League and Internal Revenue. Notary public A. R. Swainston swore to the document on May 11 1956.

Preston Mt. States Tel & Tel. Co Idaho Social Security Trust Co Utah Power & Light Co Idaho Municipal ‘League Internal Revenue State Insurance Fund Lillie FE. Benson A. R. Swainston

Hungry trout await American anglers as spring fishing nears

Ontario and Quebec guides prepare for a busy season as ice clears. Wildlife author Jack Wilkinson notes rising inquiries for family trips and lodge facilities, while Indian Reserve guides from North Bay help run bush country expeditions. Speckled Trout seasons open late April in Ontario and mid April in Quebec, with daily limits and weight restrictions.

Ontario Quebec Jack Wilkinson Algonquin Park Ont Wilkinson Tion Wilkingon North Bay Canadian National Railways Montreal Jim Douchle Temagami Toronto

Family Dinner Hosted by Mrs Earl Shumway

Marilyn Stones Shannon Nash Lynn Bennett Jimmie Haworth and Jerry Whitehead attend a family dinner Sunday hosted by Mrs Earl Shumway for Mr and Mrs Bill Porter Treasureton Mr and Mrs Perry Shumway and daughter Pamela Smithfield Mr Shumway and son Wayne والمت

Utah State Students Visit Baird and JenSen Homes

Mink Creek residents Richard and Kathy Cook, Utah State students, visit their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs James H Baird. Carma Hooper and her mother Mrs M H Hooper of Hooper Utah join as visitors at the Baird home. Weekend guests at the Jensens include Mr and Mrs Golden Peterson and two sons and shar ie Boyack of Ogden.

Richard Kathy Cook Utah State James H. Baird Carma Hooper M. H. Hooper Hooper Baird Freaman Jensen Golden Peterson Sharie Boyack Ogden

Birthday cake for Dean Wilde marks family visit in Cleveland

Mr and Mrs Merlin Wilde visited Sunday with Hy rum Nelson in Cleveland as Dean Wilde celebrated his first birthday with a cake. Mink Creek Ranchers club held a party Saturday night at Mink Creek amusement hall with a buffet and games for numerous local families.

Allen Christensen J W Hulse Preston Wendell Hulse Betty Billy Layton Owen Barkdull Olin Pocatello Merlin Wilde Hyrum Nelson Cleveland Dean Wilde Mink Creek

Local group officers elected. community visits noted

Mrs Merlin Wilde reports officers chosen for the year, Keith Crane as president and others in roles. The piece lists numerous visitors and gatherings across Mink Creek Hyde Park Preston and surrounding areas with church services, honors for Boy Scouts, family visits, and a restoration program at a Sunday meeting led by Bishop Delmer Olson.

Merlin Wilde Keith Crane Burnell Baird Villar Ransom Freaman Jensen LaMar Panter Cleveland Leeral Jensen Harley Jepsen Ronald Kirkbride Salt Lake City Carolyn Jepsen Andra Logan Mink Creek Esther Westerberg Preston LeGrand Olson Manti Henry Seamons Hyde Park Jensen Lou Balls Annie Keller Eddie Jensen Lyndon Rasmussen Richard Baird Bruce Jepsen Russell Westerberg Michael Jepsen Milton Baird Trent Keller Thomas Sevvans Anna Swenson Wilford Nelson DeVrrl Christensen Ronald Baird Lenna Christensen Bishop Olson Ervin Larsen Aaronic Chorus Darrell Jepsen Kathy Carver

Modern hens now lay more eggs than 1930s farms

Poultry expert Robert Black reports U S hens averaged 121 eggs per year in 1930 and 188 in 1955 while flocks grew modestly by 10 percent. egg production rose 67 percent due to better strains housing sanitation and management and he predicts higher records ahead.

Robert Black University of Gates Extension Service United States Idaho Black

Alert Wife Guards Kitchen From Appliance Defects

The alert wife monitors for defects and overheating in appliances, watching for signs of danger in the kitchen. She emphasizes safety and regular checks to prevent fires.

Speed on the Wing Fastest Bird Speeds Revealed by Tests

British ornithologists report the homing pigeon reaches 94.3 mph in speed tests. Other migrants average about 60 mph, while falcons can hit 200 mph during high speed dives.

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