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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1953

Page

9

Funeral for Dick Stewart Held in Ward Chapel

The funeral for Dick Stewart was held at the ward chapel on Thursday afternoon. Fred Anderson was among the speakers. Local residents shared condolences and reflections at the service.

Dick Stewart Ward Chapel Fred Anderson Earl Rawlins Priest River Keith Nielsen LaFaun Johnson Rae Bennett Lago Lorin Panter Vernon Harris Douglas Williams Grace Leland Panter Salt Lake City John Smith Preston Russell Wright Theron Smith Mirrel Hubbard Elden Anderson Ogden Relief Society Ida Belle Wright DeLos Bell Mink Creek Dee Andreason Dean Panter Sybil McGregor Joyce Bennett Vinnie Panter Carrie Harris Gooding Earl Hird Harold Winn

Bicycle Winners

Vivian Hatch led with 33 points and 22 000 votes in a bicycle contest. Seven non winners received cash prizes as judges Paul Greaves and T. C. presided over the final tally on Saturday evening before prize distribution.

Vivian Hatch Paul Greaves T. C

Poulter thanks Franklin County youths and residents

As he concluded his campaign and prepared to depart for Jerome Max Poulter expressed gratitude through THE CITIZEN to the youngsters who participated their parents who aided them and the public for indulgence and cooperation He praised the youths as fine and noted the people of Franklin county treated him well during his stay

Merrill Harley Greaves Jerome Max Poulter Mr. Poulter Franklin County

Missionary Builds Modern School in Samoa Complete 1953

A one-story 15-room complex with auditorium gymnasium and shop, begun in 1950 and finished mid 1953 under Earl S Paul. Native labor donated. materials include cinder block made on site, lumber and roofing imported. School teaches arithmetic English history typing bookkeeping with Samoan and English instruction. Cricket dominates sports though basketball volleyball and softball grow.

Earl S Paul Nielson Church “Seminary Samoa Mr. Nielson

Weston Grain Co-op Meeting and Banquet Highlights

Weston Grain Co-op members and staff attended a meeting and banquet presided by Rolen Bastian, president of Weston Grain Growers. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lloyd of Preston, with Ben Buttars and Arley Dewey planning the program assisted by directors Delbert Schwaneveldt and Myron Fonnesbeck. Centerpieces featured miniature Weston elevators crafted by the board secretary and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Jensen of Fairview.

Cross Earl Lloyd Preston Lloyd Farmers Grain Co-Op Rolen Bastian Weston Grain Growers Ben Buttars Arley Dewey Delbert Schwaneveldt Myron Fonnesbeck Weston Board Virgil Jensen Fairview

Mystery Farm Identified by Readers in County

Mystery farm photo sparked reader calls to editors who had not identified the site. A photographer rented to fly over the county and snap random shots. The last mystery farm pictured belonged to Ray Croshaw, bishop of the Cistor LDS ward, whose orderly farm was quickly recognized by many callers.

Citizen Ray Croshaw Cistor

Four-H Leaders Earn Gold Clover Award

Mr. Gibson, serving a third term as county 4-H leaders council president, led over 100 youths. Four-H clubs under his guidance include members who won multiple state and national awards, with five club members receiving state honors and three earning national awards.

Pace Gibson

Local families visit and travel across towns in extended social notes

Weston and Veroka Nash visited Salt Lake City on business and to see Clair Olsen in the hospital. Relatives from Idaho Falls Brigham City Logan Preston and Grace spent weekends with family. Myron Fennesbeck's family headed to San Diego. Allen Jensen suffers a serious heart attack in Seattle. Albert Jensen travels to Seattle to be with him. Harlow Bassett and son from Tooele visit relatives in Cornish and McKay households.

Frank Olsen Veroka Nash Preston Salt Lake City Clair Myron Fennesbeck San Diego Douglas Haney Jack King Smith Violet Jensen Brigham Ed Holmgren Garland Arthur Neuenswander Lynn Porter Dale Grace James Nelson Phyllis Gunmell Trene Caldwell Pocatello Bil Archibald Albert Jensen Allen Maynard Hospital Seattle Jensen Harlow Bassett Tooele Kenneth Bassett Cornish I. W. McKay

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