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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1948

Page

2

Granddaughter welcomed by Dayton Meyers family

Dayton residents Mr and Mrs Leslie Jensen announce the birth of a granddaughter to Mr and Mrs John Meyers of Montpelier on November 13 at Soda Springs hospital. The report lists numerous local visits, travels, and family gatherings in the area including Clifton Logan and Nyssa, Oregon.

Leslie Jensen John Meyers Montpelier Soda , Springs Hospital Meyers Sarah Jensen Fred Call Preston James Call Mary Jones Ogden Agnes Price Clyde Call Clifton Minnie .Perkins Don Bright Dennis Lucy Mickelson Wendell Goodfrey Cornish Reuben Archibald Ronald Bingham Smithfield Virgil Archibald Logan Archibald LaRey Buttars Darwin Feller Bobbie Christy Nyssa Ontario Ore Orsen Nelson LeGrande Christensen Leslie _—White Randolph Platt Jensen of Dubois Soda Springs Hospital Leslie White Stephen Ada White Salt Lake White LaVor Jensen Myrth Bowden Oral Manning Janus Christensen Emily Sheldon yArchibald

Clifton Bazaar at high school and local events

Clifton ward relief society sponsors a bazaar this Friday afternoon at the high school auditorium with a children’s dance in the afternoon and a dance for all in the evening. The issue also notes visits, a wedding in Salt Lake, a birthday for Mrs. Sant, a new home purchase, a fireside meeting, and local errands and travel.

Clifton Ward Relief Society Leonard Perkins New Plymouth Clifton Perkins Taylor Dorothy Anderson Salt Lake Temple Jane Sant Thelma Willis Lorna McDermott Connie Phillips Hazel Beutler Marion Jensen Joel Peterson Olton Bingham Salt Lake City Bryan Winward Mark Winward Salt Lake Ralph Deppe Ted Rice Logan Clifton Ward Chapel A. F. Henderson Henderson Lynn Davis Ted. Rice Ogden

Bargain Preston Home and Youth Work Offer

Classified brief offers a home sale in Preston and a weekend youth job with earnings up to 30 dollars and bicycle prize. It invites Apply Mr Dearden at Johnson Hotel Friday Nov 26 between 10 am and 12 noon. Also reports lost Holsteins and a twin birth of Davis Carter’s daughter with Helen Larson mentioned.

Mr Dearden Johnson Hotel Davis Carter Carter Helen Larson Martha, Larson

Christmas Lights Boost Planned For Preston Valley

Merchants and civic clubs join a holiday lighting program to make Preston one of the valley’s most attractive spots. The Jaycee home lighting contest is led by chairman LaVar Smith with members Lyle Shipley Don Elwell Paul Ransom Devon Kershaw Lynn Fackrell and D A Nash Jr directing efforts.

Ciistrict Preston Jaycee Committee LaVar Smith Lyle Shipley Don Elwell Paul Ransom Devon Kershaw Lynn Fackrell D. A. Nash, Jr

Hodges Family Services Planned In Preston

Funeral services for Sarah Hodges will be held Saturday at 1 30 p m in the sixth ward chapel with Bishop Lyman Purser officiating. Friends may visit the family home Friday evening and Saturday before the service. Burial follows in Preston cemetery under Webb mortuary guidance. Also listed are Francisco Brigham Spackman Trenton Ut and Hyrum Spackman Preston.

Francisco Brigham Spackman Trenton Hyrum Spackman Preston Sixth Ward Lyman Purser Eighth South Third West St Preston Cemetery Webb Mortuary

Henderson burial details in Clifton cemetery

Albert Henderson Dora Anderson of Los Angeles and Mrs Lily Helman of Salt Lake City were buried in Clifton cemetery by Webb Mortuary.

Dora Anderson Los Angeles Lily Helman Salt Lake City Clifton Cemetery Webb Mortuary

Ward Relief Society Plans Special Program

The Seventh Ward Relief Society announces a special program at the Fourth Ward Church on Sunday November 28 at 2 p.m. All members and the public are invited to attend.

First Aid Instruction Given Telephone Men

The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co sponsored first aid instruction last Thursday and Friday for local employees. Orin Roesch, Pocatello instructor, led the classes in the courthouse basement. Attendees included Orin McComber Montpelier J E Christopherson Soda Springs Charles Day Joe Orchard and David King of Pocatello and Robert S Fulton and Deward Gambles of Preston. All employees hold first aid cards renewable every three years.

Telephone’ “and Telegraph Co Orin Roesch Pocatello Orin McComber Montpelier J. E. Christopherson Soda Springs Charles Day Joe Orchard David King Robert S. Fulton Deward Gambles Preston Telephone Company

Catholic Church Notice Of November Service Schedule

No services at St. Peters Church on the fourth Sunday November 28. First Sunday services at 8 a m. Second Sunday 11 45 a m. Third Sunday 8 a m. No services on the fourth Sunday. On Monday November 29 the cedar chest will be given away at the Study club meeting at the parish house.

St. Peter’s Church

Dayle Dunkley Joins National FFA Glee Club

Dayle Dunkley son of Mr and Mrs Lorin Dunkley of Whitney joined the first national FFA glee club that performed at the FFA convention in Kansas City. He is a freshman at USAC this year pursuing agricultural studies.

Dayle Dunkley Lorin ‘Dunkley Whitney FFA Kansas City Dayle USAC

Draftees Registration Progress Report

Registration of youths reaching draft age continues with classifications under way for future Selective Service calls. By now 695 men have been registered in the peace time program and 38 have received physical examinations and classification.

Oxford sisters and relatives named in gunshot incident

Funeral services will be announced by Richards and Son. The record lists Garth Dean Joyce Max Karma Lois from Oxford along with three grandparents Edward Hebdon Clifton and Mr and Mrs Chester Walton. The incident centers on a gunshot wound involving the family.

Garth Dean Joyce Max Karma Lois Oxford Edward Hebdon Clifton Chester Walton Preston Richards and Son Mortuary

Gleaner Membership Meeting Held in Ward Home

A Gleaner gathering occurred last Wednesday evening at the Otto Gregory residence with President Louise Knapp presiding. Violet Burbank gave the welcome, followed by talks from Maradeon Porter Mae Gregory Luana Porter and a Gleaner sheaf by Quaiue Porter. Slaine Gregory offered a musical selection. Stake officers attended.

Gleaner Our Ward Otto Gregory Louise Knapp Violet Burbank Maradeon Porter Mae Gregory Luana Porter Quaiue Porter Slaine Gregory Stake

Local Gleaner group attends service and social

Prayers were offered by Veneta Burbank and Dorothy Burbank as Gleaners gathered with mothers Verna Porter Cora Knapp Jennie Porter and Elizabeth Gregory. Ice cream sundaes were served to 19 ladies afterwards. Edna Larsen visited her sister in Ogden and Harry Knapp toured Salt Lake for the poultry association. A fall concert and Aaronic priesthood party were held in Preston last Friday.

Ondlyn Jensen Lacey Tanner Veneta Burbank Dorothy “Burbank Verna ‘Porter Cora ‘Knapp Jennie Porter Elizabeth Gregory Edna Larsen Spencer Lawrence Ogden Harry Knapp Salt Lake Poultry Association Preston

Banida Residents Travel to Logan and Local Temple Visit

Banida Mr. and Mrs. Jos A Christen sen and Jed Miles drove to Logan on Saturday to see the USAC play with Dave Mecham in a leading role. Harry Miles of Pocatello Lucille Jensen and daughter from Arco visited Banida relatives last week. Ward members attended Logan temple on Thursday November 18 including Mr and Mrs Riley Cole and others.

Clifton Ward Logan Eva Jensen Ton Gene Viehweg Reed Westover Weldon Rasmusson Mink Creek Rasmusson Mary Olsen Wiley Callister Nyssa Ore Im Clifton Wesley Hawkes Benecia Calif Jos. A. Christensen Jed Miles Dave Mecham Harry Miles Pocatello Lucille Jensen Arco Banida Logan Temple Riley Cole Ellen Larson Eunice Gregerson

Logan meeting features local clergy and guests

Bishop Fred Gregerson and the Coles were in Logan on business Friday. Cheryl Geddes and LeRoy Cole delivered two and a half minute talks, with Blaine Olsen and Garth Geddes speaking in a sacrament meeting. Valene Geddes played a piano solo, and Clarice Cole hosted a fireside at her home. Special guests included the boy scouts. Christ ensen and Geddes families attended a Knife and Fork dinner in Preston.

Fred Gregerson Riley Cole Logan Cheryl Geddes LeRoy Cole Blaine Olsen Garth Geddes Valene Geddes Clarice Cole Boy Scouts Jos A. “Christensen A. “Christensen and Mr. and Mrs. W.+S. Geddes Preston

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