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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1954

Page

8

Dinner hosts celebrate Robert Fortin birthday in Pokatello

Mr and Mrs Nathan Thomas hosted a Saturday dinner party at their home for the birthday of Robert Fortin of Pocatello. Attending were Mr and Mrs Morgan Smith Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith Dr and Mrs HH J Hartvigsen Mr and Mrs Fortin and Mr and Mrs Robert Henderson Mr and Mrs Tom Smith and Mrs Olive Smith of Arimo.

Nathan’ Thomas Robert Fortin Pocatello Morgan Smith Arthur Smith HH. J. Hartvigsen Fortin Robert Henderson Tom Smith Olive Smith Arimo

Lo Pine DUP Camp Elects Officers

The Lo Pine DUP camp meeting held Wednesday November 10 at P. M. Condie home with Mrs. Doris Butters conducting. Irene Godfrey spoke on her grandfather William Hemsley N. Mos Lavina Cutler led a lesson on Istabe emblems. Mrs. Pat Condie sang selections. Ida Prescott reorganized the camp. Officers elected: Donna Levy president Lavina Cutler first vice president Ellen Larsen second vice president Onella Forsgren secretary. Lunch for 14. Carma Parkinson of Franklin was a special guest.

Lo Pine Dup P. M. Condie Doris Butters Irene Godfrey William, Hemsley N. Mos Lavina Cutler Pat Condie Ida Prescott Donna Levy

Nada Fackrell Engaged To Eugene Hall

Mrs Wealthy S Fackrell announces the engagement of her daughter Nada to Eugene H Hall son of Mr and Mrs Bertus R Hall of Fairview The wedding will be in the Logan LDS temple on Nov 24 A reception follows in Franklin stakehouse Nada is a Preston High School and LDS seminary graduate employed in a law office Hall is likewise a Preston graduate attended BYU one year and now attends USAC

S. Fackrell Vof Nada Eugene H. Hall Bertus R. Hall Fairview Logan Franklin Stakehouse Ben B. Johnson Dell W. Smith Hall Preston High School LDS Seminary BYU USAC

Cheeri-O Waffle Supper Hosted by Jepsens

Mrs. Julius Jepsen and Mrs. David Moser cohosted a Cheeri-O club waffle supper at the Jepsen residence on Monday evening. Guests included Alonzo Handy Sr Ira Kennington Ezra Corbridge George Alder Julia Fellows and William Beckstead. Table games followed the meal.

Julius Jepsen David Moser Jepsen Alonzo Handy, Sr Ira Kennington Ezra Corbridge George Alder Julia Fellows William Beckstead

Mrs Vernon Jensen Literary Club Hosts and Birthday Party

Mrs Vernon Jensen hosted the Literary Club Thursday evening at her home with 23 members and five guests. Sharon Thomas hosted a surprise birthday party Friday for Jolene Fellows and Katharine Norton, with luncheon, games, and prizes. Fine Arts club met November 8 at Mrs Ruth Goft’s home. Donna Noyes reviewed Yankee From Olympus. guests included Mrs Spencer Condie and Mrs Vernon Condie with luncheon.

Vernon Jensen Literary Club Chair ‘Bickmore Phil West Thomas B.ithnee Soles Sharon Thomas Jolene Fellows Katharine Norton Connie Johnson Nanette Lower Rochelle Condie Connie Price Fine Arts Club Ruth Goft Donna Noyes Spencer Condie Vernon Condie

Local FHA Week Highlights Preston Chapter Activities

Preston residents mark national FHA week with church gatherings, teacher appreciation, a radio program, a be kind to mothers week, and a district convention trip to Pocatello. Local social events feature Glen Oliversons and Mrs Russell Crockett entertaining, birthday dinners, showers, and a Stork shower for Sannette Judy. Intercollegiate Knights at Kent Benson campus activities noted.

Preston Franklin Stake Margaret Hall Carol Petterberg Judith Baur Rama Drury Marie Orme Carol Smith Pocatello

Mrs Conrad Garrett Hosts Pinochle Club Gathering

Mrs Conrad Garrett entertained her pinochle club on Wednesday evening. A salad luncheon was served to mesdames Clair Poole Gerald Greaves Gene Chatterton Dean Bammbrugh Gene Anderson. High scores went to Mrs Greaves. low prize awarded to Mrs Poole.

William Garrett RaOna Club Bridge Paul Merrill Earl Lloyd Cleo Swenson Conrad Clair Poole Gerald Greaves Gene Chatterton Dean Bambrough Gene Anderson Jack High

Charles Gilbert honored by family on 79th birthday

Family members gathered in Salt Lake City to honor Charles Gilbert on his 79th birthday. A turkey dinner was served at a daughter's home with most of the extended clan present, including relatives from Lewiston Fairview Elko and Pleasant Grove.

Charles Gilbert Reed i Hart Salt Lake City Turkey L. H. Monson Keith Knapp Elko, Nev Melvile Cy Gilbert Ray Lewiston Merlin J. Gilbert Madge Max Fairview Ida Jack Cottrell Reed L. Hart LaRee Nancy A. J. Gilbert Salt Lake Leonard Walker Pleasant Grove

George F. Comish Dies at 81 in Salt Lake City

George Francis Comish aged 81 of Franklin died in Salt Lake City Monday morning after a long illness. He was born May 4, 1873 in Franklin, married Margaret Biggs in Logan Utah, and moved from Cove to Downey as a youth then to Franklin in 1909. He served LDS missions and held church and community roles including school board member, MIA president, Sunday school superintendent, and genealogical committee chair. Survivors include children Reata, Geneve Nelson, Della Crockett, Dwayne, Cynthia Wright, Clair, 16 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two sisters Harriett Larsen and Mrs. James Robinson, and a brother Newel H. H. i BDS. Burial followed in Franklin cemetery.

Franklin Robert N Emma J. Howland Comish Margaret Biggs Ithe Logan LDS Temple Cove Downey LDS’ ‘Church States MIA Cornish Chatraad Idaho Day Board of Governors Reata Comish Geneve C. Nelson Salt Lake City Della Crockett Boulder Colo Dwayne Comish

Navy supply system catalogues 1.3 million items

The U S navy supply system catalogs and distributes about 1.3 million items, roughly ten times the stock of the world's largest retailer, highlighting the scale of military logistics and procurement.

U. S. Navy

Dayton Couple Ceremony Noted in Afternoon Event

Dayton Mr and Mrs Parley Merrill of afternoon event with brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Myron Merrill mentioned in readable text.

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