Six of Seven Brothers See Military Service
Six of the seven Nelson brothers from Treasureton served in World War II. Carl B. Nelson enlisted May 19, 1942, later worked in Butte mines, then discharged two weeks after recall. Joseph F. Nelson joined August 19, 1942, served in Europe Africa and returned from a forty five day furlough, now back in California. Alton B. Nelson trained at Camp Wolters October 21, 1944, spent time in Germany and France. Nylon B. Nelson joined March 22, 1944, trained at Pendleton, overseas by September 4, 1944, fought at Iwo Jima, now in Sasebo Japan. Lynn Nelson joined Merchant Marines July, shipped September 20, stationed at Pearl Harbor. The seventh son LaMont, age 12, helps on the ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nelson
Treasureton
Pvt
Carl B. Nelson
Butte, Mont
Army
Coronul
Joseph F. Nelson
Patterson Field
Ohio
New Orleans
Camp Kilmar
New Jersey
England
France
Belgium
Africa
California
Alton B. Nelson
Camp Wolters
Tex
Germany
Nylon B Nelson
Marines
Camp Pendleton
Oceanside
Calif
Iwo Jima
Sasebo
Japan
Lynn Nelson
Merchant Marines
Avalon
Wilmington
Pearl Harbor
Ironing Made Easy With Faultless Starch Claim
Mrs Florence Solo Mon of Iuka Mississippi says Faultless Starch turns ironing day into pleasure. The ad touts built in ironing aids and no cooking required to make starch in a minute, eliminating sticky irons and back strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuka
Florence Solomon
Neighborhood Social News and Church Activities Highlights
Clifton hosts a chicken supper with friends including Urban Olsen Sears and Henderson. A Helena Montana baby boy or girl was born to Grant and Laura Lee Lee at St. Peter's hospital October 26 weighing 8 lbs 5 oz. Laura E Lee is named after her grandmother. Halloween party for Primary and Mutual officers featured costumes prizes and games ending with oranges. PTA meeting at the school house heard talks on student benefits from parental cooperation. Musical numbers by Muriel Sperry and Weston High School clarinet players. Several local residents attended or hosted visits to Ogden Logan Hyde Park and Walla Walla with reports of family events and military service updates. The Singing Mothers hosted a party honoring Mrs Dora Call. A Friday dance featured Lewiston Orchestra. Ward conference with Paul R Wyant visiting. Various local residents noted for birthdays moves and family milestones. Scotch tape advertised in large rolls from Citizen Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Talbot
Urban Olsen
Lester Sears
Howard Henderson
Preston
T. J. Sant
Helena Mont
Grant Lee
St. Peter’s Hospital
Helena
Laura E. Lee
Lee
Virginia Sant
Wilma Viehweg
Eleanor Sant
PTA
Norma Murray
Simpson
Weston High School
Petersen
Hawkes
Lena McDermott
Logan
Kenneth Henderson
Gene Howell
Ogden
Earl B. Howell
Ronald Gene
Alma Winward
Vera Hunter
Sharon Walker
Donald Howell
Phenor Edgley
Our Sun
Edna Rasmussen
Mink Creek
Mildred Rosen
Riverdale
Laureen Harmer
Mary Olsen
Gene Viehweg
Walla Walla
Wash
Pvt
Joseph Viehweg
Joe
Corp
Glen W. Hancey
Hyde Park
Wesley Hawkes
Glen
Singing Mothers
Dora Call
Relief Society
Janet Davis
Sing- Mothers
Para
Call
Lewiston Orchestra
James W Hadfield
Willis Choules
Jake Choules
Orson Kofoed
Mary A Olson
Cast Chosen For High School Comedy Ever Since Eve
The Preston high school plans its December 14 presentation of Ever Since Eve by Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements after tryouts on October 29 and 30. Cast includes Nora Maughan Johnny Clover Grant Radford and many others with Blair Gibbons coaching and stage staff pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Ryerson
Colin Clements
Preston High School
Miss Danielson
Mr. Shipley
Mr. Greene
Martha Willard
Thayle Beckstead
Officer McGee
Max Millar
Henry Quinn
John Bickmore
Lucybelle Lee
Carol Cutler
Stanley Hughes
Blair Gibbons
Boothe
Tetonia Woman Returns for Several Family Funerals
Mapleton resident Mrs Slena Hansen traveled from Tetonia to attend her uncle’s funeral and has remained for additional family funerals while visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slena Hansen
Tetonia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs Nelson
LaMont
Ay Mellon
Rene Ey Tira i Club
East Idaho Brewing CO
Pocatello
Ioan
le Fey
Weston J. Smith
Clifton
A. W. “Chip Carpenter
General Commissions
South 2Nd East
Laura Chatterton
Jennie Porter
Elizabeth Gregory
Lettie Long
Afton Long
Harry Knapp
Rufus C. Long
Wendell Long
Verla Wamsley
Norman Chatterton
Delore Gregory
Sharp and Family
Elmer
Tech
Thayne Harris
Harris
Texas
Mapleton
General Electric
SPORT
Preston Lodge
Elks
Europe
Pacific
ROI OF
I Pekin
Shanghai
Eas
San Dofuogo
Panama
Nere Eee
Kodiak
Attu
Seward
Nome
Adak
Firestone Quality
Mr. Allen
Allens Texaco Service
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