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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1945
Page
12
Funeral services were held in Mink Creek last Thursday for Harry Jensen, with community members and local officials paying respects to the longtime resident and former sports coach. The service reflected on Jensen’s years of service and his impact on local youth.
Harry Jensen was killed accidentally at his home last Saturday. The Mink Creek choir directed by Mrs Gale Knight sang hymns and speakers included Bishop James Baird and Norman Larson. Interment was at Mink Creek cemetery with grave dedicated by Willard Nelson. Survived by wife Rosetta and six children Mrs Worley Juanita Caroline Coralee Max and Rodney. Mrs Worley and husband plan to return to an army base in Texas soon.
A dance is set for Friday night November 9 to honor Mr and Mrs Reed Lewis with an open invitation. A prior Sunday School talk by Mary Swainston was noted and a recent dance for Mr and Mrs Vernon Merrill drew a large crowd and many gifts for the couple.
Babies blessed in Sacrament meeting include Eugene Bennett son of Floyd and wife. Charles Leslie Byington son of George and wife. Carma Whitit daughter of Leo Whitit. Garry Mitchell confirmed and baptized in the Fourth Ward. Ward Conference set for November 18 at 8 00 p m with invitees. Relief Society and Primary Associations reorganized with officers released and sustained. Leland Bennett family visited Kayseville Utah.
Swan Lake residents share visits and updates as Mr and Mrs Bill Thomas and family from American Falls visit Mr and Mrs W M Thomas. Sewing club gathers at Mrs George Gambles. Several relatives travel between Winder Logan Newdale Preston and Swan Lake with family updates and health notes.
Mound Valley residents visit Mrs Nancy McGregor as Howard Nelson attends the funeral of Harry Jensen in Mink Creek. William L Bennett returns from military service to stay in the area after more than 34 years in uniform. Local M N A social enjoys an outdoor weiner roast and indoor program. Relief Society Conference focuses on war time peace with Edith Hubbard and a duet by Vernon Harris and Theon Kendall. Miss La Rue Wright arrives from New York to visit before joining waves Nurses Corps in California. Sunday school faculty meeting hosts 90 percent of officers and teachers with lessons on using magazines in teaching. Valero and Beatrice Bennett prepare to move near Grace. deer hunting yields trophies for Reed and Odessa McGregor. A women’s bridge club event at June Harris’s home ends with a pleasant luncheon.
Oxford Mr and Mrs Henry Hatch and family visited Salt Lake relatives. Warren Venemon of Pocetello had an infant son blessed and named Robert Warren. David T Anderson returned from three years overseas with discharge. A quilting at Mrs Verna Olsons featured many local ladies. Robert Baker returned from Italy with discharge.
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