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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1952

Page

7

Local Family Notices and Visits Across States

Weston Mrs Stratford Loosle and daughters Judy Ann and Susan hosted last Wednesday. James Lannan of Idaho Falls visited over the weekend. Delbert Schwaneveld drove to Salt Lake City for Jay's medical treatment. Reed Thompson welcomed a baby daughter born in Logan LDS hospital. William Clark of Idaho Falls spoke of their son Michael serving in the southern states. Archie Lott and son Clain left for the southwest Indian mission to bring Dewayne home.

Stratford Loosle Judy Ann Susan Smithfield Clark Campbell James Lannan Idaho Falls Keith Buttars Delbert Schwaneveldt Salt Lake Jay Reed Thompson Logan Lds Hospital William Clark Southern States Jesse Griffiths Michael Archie Lott Clain Southwest Indian Mission Dewayne

Local Social Notes From Murray and Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs Howard W Goodwin and children Wesley and Nancy of Murray Utah visited relatives in the area including Mrs Goodwins parents Mr and Mrs W O Winger. Discussions in Sunday school featured a gem recitation by D Kofoed a short talk by R Sharp and remarks by J A Cherrington. Multiple families visited including the Gregerson Talbot Mortensen Swainston Stockse and Purser households with guests from Logan Preston Boise Bountiful Lewiston and Ogden. Rulon Winger recently returned from California and Joyce Lindhardt visited her mother Marie Lindhardt.

Howard W. Goodwin Wesley Nancy Murray Lee Talbot Swainston Petterborg W. O. Winger Lyman Purser Richard Owens Preston Ellen Taylor Jerry Janet John Boise Carol Stocks Orin Golightly Bountiful Rulon Winger Air Force California Www. O. Winger Joyce Marie Lindhardt Ogden Marie Lindhardt William Swainston Lavar Smith Lewiston, Ut Paul Condie Rochelle

Weekend at Fisher Home Notables and YMMIA Presidency Change

Oxford spent the weekend with parents Mr and Mrs A A Fisher while relatives from Provo and Salt Lake City visited. A Wiener roast celebrated the outgoing YMMIA presidency with Henry Hatch as president and Karl Kendall and Marion Olson as counselors.

A. A. Fisher Clair Fisher Provo Richard Fisher Salt Lake City V. R. Fisher YMMIA Karl Kendall Henry Hatch Marion Olson Stanley Fisher Jay Seamons Dee Boyce Glen Cox Martha Jensen Elaine Anderson Milton Hatch A. L. Fisher Allan Fisher Melvin Burrup Curtis Allen Preston Elden Fisher Blackfoot Leon Fisher Seattle W. R. Fisher Susan Fisher Selma Fisher Jimmy Annabelle Kendall Barry Merl Kendall Dirk Terry Edna Moyes Kay Mendenhall Sons of Pocatello Roy

Winder 8th Grade Holds Graduation in March Ceremony

Preston and Mrs. Palmer visited Miss Laura Swainston for her birthday. The Winder 8th grade graduation featured opening prayer by President Shirley Palmer, diplomas by Lesley Howell, valedictory by Margaret Swainston, salutatorian Neil Talbot absent due to illness, and a PTA lunch for graduates and guests.

Lynn Benett Sonja Neilson Larry Winger Harry Miles Margaret Swainston Lesley Howell Carl Byington Greene Wells Neil Talbot PTA

Accidents and Visits Across Local Families Mentioned

A county obituary notes an accident that claimed Mrs. Fisher s sister and husband. Numerous weekend visitors and relatives travel among families including the Olsons, Freishes, Redingtons, Fishers, and Hatches visiting in Pocatello Mackay Seattle Salt Lake City and Logan. Community events include Beta Sigma Phi style show in Pocatello and Aber deen with Edna Grant and Marlene Sieman coordinating.

A. L. Fisher George Redington Cottonwood Annie M. Redington Bob Bricker Salt Lake City Walter Hatch Barbara Christensen Pocatello Orthea Cox Smithfield Glen Cox Charles Earl Lewis Elmer Lewis B. C. Jones Mackay Bert Redington Lucy Redington Ray Redington Seattle Edna Grant Ira Hillman Frank Hillman Cap Hillman Familly Albert Nordick Swan Lake Perry Henderson Weston

Thatcher Area Socials and Births Highlight Week

North Thatcher and nearby families visited relatives and friends in Thatcher Soda Springs Logan and Hooper Springs. New babies born to Paul and wife and to David and wife with families celebrating. Funeral services held for Lula Neilsen with ward members and speakers from Lava Mink Creek and Thatcher.

Helmer Olsen Kathlene Rex Thatcher Soda Springs Olsen Julia Young Arthurs Manhart Logan Dean Hogan Hooper Springs Bernice Hogan Diane Preston Cleveland Dee Andreasen Clifford Manhart Black Canyon Grace Howard Young Clem ‘Rasmussen Helen Carter Ralph Anderson Caribou County David Coombs Lula Neilsen Thatcher Ward Charles John Lava The Ward Jesus Marinus Hansen Mink Creek Bishop Teeples E. Parley Smith Ezra Larsen

Community Notes From Mound Valley District

Local residents travel to Pocatello Salt Lake City and Preston for hospital visits church redecorations and genealogy. The Mound Valley team lost 1 to 3 to Treasureton while Nadine Bennett faces measles and PTA debates sending 7th and 8th graders to Grace.

Weldon McGregor Ronald Panter Pocatello Hull Lola Panter Sybil McGregor Bernice Condie Idona Condie Odessa McGregor Salt Lake City Relief Society Lula Williams Glen Corbett Idaho Falls Leo Christensen Rever Harris Grace Mildred Ashbaker Craig Neil Don Panter Douglas Williams Vernon Harris Elbert Williams

Twenty Nine Men Engage in Local Community Meal

The meal was prepared by Weldon A Nash Albert Moser and Wallace Jensen all of Preston. They were assisted by Veleta Nash Gladys Jensen and Mildred Whittle. The following men participated in the day’s activities Leonard Winn Wallace Jensen Wel don Nash Glen Oliverson Thayne Winward Fielding Winward Max Norton Ernest Eberhard Kenneth Maughan Farel Tibbits DeLamar Palmer Darrell Jackson Merlin Whittle Morris Poole Melville Griffith Orval D Berson Clifford Sharp D A Martin Albert Moser LaVere Balls W Paul Merrill Lott Viehweg Thane Packer Michael Oliverson Lorenzo Griffeth Brent Jensen William Garrett Derrald Watkins

Weldon A. Nash Albert Moser Wallace Jensen Preston Veleta Nash Gladys Jensen Mildred Whittle I Leonard Winn Weldon Nash Glen Oliverson Thayne Winward Fielding Winward Max Norton Ernest Eberhard Kenneth Maughan Farel Tibbits DeLamar Palmer Darrelrackson Merlin ‘Whittle

Scout Camporee Focused on Skills and Relays

Scout camporee emphasizes free scouting skills and relays with patrol judging based on adherence to camporee standards. Awards will be given at 2 p.m. Thursday closing assembly. Special invite extended to parents and friends for the Wednesday 8:30 p.m. campfire program.

Poetry contest awards announced for Midwest Chaparral

Clair Williams, Mildred Nye Dewey of Grand Island Neb announces second annual Midwest Chaparral poetry contest results. Dennis Thompson of Weston wins second place and Verna Sparrow of Linrose takes third. all receive poetry journals. Mrs Atkinson aims to make the event annual.

Midwest Chaparral Mildred Nye Dewey Grand Island Neb Midwest” Chaparral Dennis Thompson Weston Verna Sparrow Linrose

Howard warns Russia could overrun Turkey and Iran

The speaker argues Iran is indefensible against Russia and Turkey would fight, with $400 million invested in Turkey. He lauds Israel's communal experiments but notes US recognition bred Arab hatred. NATO is key to counter Soviet power, and Britain is praised for grit despite wartime losses. Phone your news to No. 8.

Iran Turkey Howard Israel Europe U. S Tunisia Rotarians United Nations America Middle East Western Europe Russia NATO England

Saturday Poppy Day Most Successful Here This Year

American Legion auxiliary officials said Saturday's Poppy Day was the best ever held in the area. They ordered more poppies than in prior years and finished with only a few left. About $148 was raised.

American Legion Auxiliary

Oxford ROTC Cadet Promoted to Sergeant

Dwight Jensen of Oxford has been promoted to sergeant with squad leader duties by Idaho State college ROTC staff. The promotion list includes cadet officers and non commissioned officers across the corps. Jensen is a freshman at ISC majoring in journalism and speech.

Dwight Jensen Oxford Idaho State College Rotc Jensen ISC

Herman Richards Heads Preston Lions Club

Herman Richards will head the Preston Lions club for the coming year succeeding Keith Larson after the recent annual election. Other officers elected include Voris Johnson Reed Magleby Ivan Goff Omar Buttars Glen Petterberg Dalton Hunt Herald Egbert Melvin Westerberg Don Greaves and Nat Edwards as directors.

Herman Richards Preston Lions Club Keith Larson Voris Johnson Reed Magleby Ivan Goff Omar Buttars Glen Petterberg Dalton Hunt Herald Egbert Melvin Westerberg Don Greaves Nat Edwards

Barbers to Close on Tuesdays in Preston Beginning June 3

All organized barber shops and shoe shops in Preston will close every Tuesday at 1 p.m. starting June 3 and will continue until further notice. The measure affects local trades and is announced this week.

Preston

BYU Cadet Joe Christensen Heads to ROTC Camp

Joe J Christensen of Banida plans to attend an Air Force summer encampment with BYU AFROTC cadets. He will join the late session at Hamilton AFB California and study Spanish and speech as a junior in arts and sciences.

Joe J. Christensen Banida Brigham Young’ University Airforce Air Force Amos Bossa BYU Afrotc Christensen Hamilton Afb California College of Arts and Sciences Joseph A. Christensen

Reclamation Group To Convene in Boise

The 16th annual Idaho State Reclamation Assn meeting will meet in Boise on June 5 and 6. Charles H. Welteroth of Jerome heads the association, with J. E. Cushman of Preston on the resolutions committee and Wells McEntire a director from the Preston region. Gov Len Jordan will speak on opening day alongside Harold T. Nelson and Col E C Itschner.

Idaho State Reclamation Assn Boise Charles H. Welteroth Jerome J. E. Cushman Preston Resolutions Committee Wells McEntire Preston, Great Basin, Bear and Malad Rivers Len Jordan Junchion Harold T. Nelson Bureau of Reclamation Col. E. C Itschner U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland Mark R. Kulp Idaho Reclamation Hotel Boise

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Winder McCormick SSTAR South State Millen Mendenhall Neilsen Gerald Harris Stanley*Harrison Bannock Stoke Paul Allen Preston Allen Heber Allen Pat Halpin Young Ranch Gertrude ‘Hargraves David North Thatcher Mound Valley Clair Williams No. 8 Oxford Rotc Lions Club Barbers BYU Palmer's Studebaker Chevrolet GMC International Palmer Motor Implement Co North State
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