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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1960
Page
5
At the October 31 1960 board meeting a regular maintenance assessment of 3.50 per share was levied on lands in the district. The first half is due and delinquent after December 3 1960. Payments may be made at the undersigned Gustave C. Hedin Secretary Treasurer.
Bryant Clinton Mecham 84 of 778 Adams Ave Ogden died Tuesday from injuries after an auto pedestrian crash that also killed his wife Matilda J Child Me cham three days earlier. The 17 year old driver was involved as the couple crossed 17th Street and Adams Avenue. Survivors include two sons Zealand C Me cham and Bryant M Mecham, a daughter Ruth Webber, 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Joint services were held in Ogden and Preston with LDS bishop W Dean Palmer presiding.
A longtime Preston merchant and livestock raiser, he served as county commissioner for one and half terms. He held roles as Sunday school superintendent and ward high councilman, and worked in genealogy while supporting his wife and children on the New Zealand mission.
The county weed committee led by Allan Fisher Wen dell Bosworth and ElRoy Smith urges farmers ditch and canal companies and other owners to cooperate with the weed control program this fall. County Agent DeVere Tovey outlines fall soil treatments and chemical options including sodium chlorate benzoic acid and 2 4 D with guidance to avoid canal banks and livestock exposure. Assistance is available at the county agent's office in the courthouse basement.
Elder Bruce Chatterton, son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Chatterton of Franklin, will be honored at a testimonial Sunday November 13 at 7 30 p.m. in the Franklin ward chapel. He enters the mission home November 14 and leaves November 21 for the Northern States mission after two years at Utah State University.
Mr and Mrs Neal Walton of Franklin report a boy born October 26. Mr and Mrs Clair Westover of Swan Lake welcome a girl born October 27. Mr and Mrs Clyde R Hatch of Richmond Utah announce a boy born October 28. Mr and Mrs Niel F Nelson of Preston announce a girl born November 2.
Blair C. Gibbons of Preston and Del Mar California has been appointed by General Atomic of La Jolla California as chief nuclear installation engineer for two reactor projects in Washington DC and Bethesda Maryland. The work begins in March 1961 and aims for completion in six months. He and his wife JoAnn and daughter Stephanie Paige recently returned from a world trip.
A columnist venting about income tax calls it an indefensible burden. He lambasts the system for rates, application, and administration. He also notes cold treatment by authorities and shares filing his own return to underline the point.
Mrs. Eda Hebdon arrives home October 22 after an extended trip with her son and wife Harold Hebdon of Bouanti ful. She visited a sister in Ogden and relatives in Joseph City and Snowflake Arizona and Richfield Utah. Jim Skelly formerly of Clifton called from Portland en route to Washington DC to visit his brother John. Stake Relief Society officers and members attended meetings in Logan with lessons by Dora Call and singing led by Vinnie Hawkes. A Halloween party was held at the schoolhouse recreation hall with stake officers present.
Decorated costumes were worn as games and dancing followed a party with doughnuts and cookies served. Residents hosted relatives from Los Angeles Malad and Ogden attended a funeral in Trenton for Mrs. Charlotte Hemmert Godfrey.
A Mormon meeting in Mink Creek ward chapel featured a missionary testimonial service. Glade Larsen, son of LaMont and Mrs. Larsen, was advanced to the priesthood. Bruce Jepsen was sustained as assistant scout master and Ina Anderson as Primary teacher. Counselor Hugh Hansen led the program with congregational singing led by Naomi Jensen.
Elder Baird announces that Rodney Jensen will enter the mission home in Salt Lake City on November 7 to begin labor in the west central states mission with headquarters at Billings Montana. Key speakers include John Olson Milton Baird and Ronald Baird with musical solos by Judy Spencer and Eileen Jensen and accompaniment by Judy Spencer.
Carlson scored Preston second TD as Hawkes booted the extra point to put the Indians ahead 14-7. Montpelier pinned back Preston late, Roswell intercepted and returned 70 yards, then Carl Ot tackled him as Preston reached the Bears’ 10 yard line. A third down plunge by the fullback tied the game at 14 when the final gun sounded.
Almost new box springs and mattress for sale with reasonable price. Also apartment size range available. Contact Ron Baird at 94-R, 44-45p. An automobile mechanic position is open at West Motor Company for an experienced applicant. 44c
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