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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1955

Page

10

Talbot to Serve Mission in Northern States

John Darwin Talbot of Winder has accepted a call to serve in the LDS mission to the northern states. He will enter the mission home in Salt Lake City on October 19 and depart the following Wednesday. A testimonial honoring him will be held October 23 in the Winder ward chapel. Talbot is a 1951 Preston High School graduate and a 1950 LDS Seminary graduate. He attended BYU briefly and served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 with 17 months in Anchorage Alaska.

Darwin’ Talbot States John Darwin’ Talbot Winderthas Orville Talbot Salt Lake City Mr. Talbot Winder Ward Chapel Preston LDS BYU U. S. Army Anchorage Alaska

The Preston Citizen at No. 8 News Office

The Preston Citizen announces its address at Number 8 as the newspaper’s office location. The note appears in a small item listing contact details for readers seeking news or advertisements.

THE Preston Citizen No. 8

Winnie Nielsen Hosts Gratia Club Afternoon

Mrs Winnie Nielsen hosted the Gratia club Thursday at home with a luncheon table decorated in brown and yellow chrysanthemums. Attendees included Edna Eames Letitia Paull Hattie Greaves Etta Gibson Ruth Parkinson Lucy Hendricks Flossie Merrill Jerine Weaver Merle Bright and guests Amy Hogge Hida Carlson Ellen Greaves High bridge score went to Mrs Hogge with Jon score to Mrs Paull and Mrs Eames, marking the first fall meeting of the Gratia club.

Winnie Nielsen Gratia Club Edna Eames Letitia Paull Hattie Greaves Etta ° Gibson Ruth ‘Parkinson Lucy ‘Hendricks Flossie Merrill Jerinie “Weaver Merle’ Bright Amy Hogge Hida Carlson Ellen Greaves Bridge Mrs

Local social notes from Salt Lake City and Ogden visits

Mr and Mrs Jack Allred attended the LDS church dance institute in Salt Lake City on October 3 and 4 for district dance supervisors. Mrs George Winn Mrs Ethel Cole and Mrs Grace Corbridge of Ogden attended Mirguel Lamoreaux funeral services in Downey on Saturday. Mrs Chloe Peterson of Ogden was a dinner guest at the Winn home. Mr and Mrs Sanford Hansen of Compton California visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs J C Malmberg. Malmbergs brother Lon Malmberg of Idaho Falls is visiting this week. Mr and Mrs Jay Bramwell of Blackfoot visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs C I Goff.

Jack Allred LDS Church Dance Institute Salt Lake City Church George Winn Ethel Cole Grace Corbridge Ogden Mirguel Lamoreaux Downey Chloe Peterson Winn Sanford Hansen Compton Calif J. C. Malmberg Mr. Malmberg Lon Malmberg Idaho Falls Malmberg Jay Bramwell Blackfoot C. I. Goff Zaetell Ward Annie Viehweg Florence Ralph Liva Westover Clarice Lavona Hatch Oxford Mr. Rand Albert Lewis R. T. Blox Arlene Nash Linrose L. E. McDermott Nash Merlin Carol Ward Idaho Jess Hawke Hyrum Ward William Harris Fairview Zeffa Peterson Prestom Joe] Peterson Grace Thomas Bennett Carson Bennett Preston John Sant Ward Eli Forsgren Riverdale Eni Taylor Lake City Enoch Nelton Vance Walker Sharon Walker Ramona‘ McDermott Wesley . Hawkes Fae Ray Croshaw Edith Petersen Lewiston Hyde Park John Lamb Hyde Park Alice Reeder Thomas Nielsen

Winns and Panters Return From Seattle Visit

Mr and Mrs Harold Winn and Mr and Mrs Leland Panter of Thatcher returned Friday evening from a four week visit in Seattle. The Panters moved their daughter and family to Seattle where DeLos Bell is employed by Boeing. They visited at the home of Blaine Dockstader and Dwayne Brenden, DeLos Bell's sister.

Harold Winn Leland Panter Thatcher Seatttle Panters DeLos Bell Bell Boeing Aircraft Blaine Dockstader

Cocienda Club Hosts Meeting at Logan Home

Club members gathered Friday afternoon at Logan home of Mrs Gladys Baugh for handwork activities followed by a 5 o clock dinner. Guests included Lizzie Weaver Adele Larsen Margaret Peterson Rae Hobbs Charity Larsen Gladys Beckstead Pearl Oliverson Mary Keller and guest Etta Gibson.

Cocienda Club Logan Gladys Baugh Lizzie Weaver Adele Larsen Margaret ‘Peterson Rae ‘Hobbs Charity Larsen Gladys Beckstead Pearl Oliverson Mary Keller Etta Gibson

Clifton Relief Society opening meeting and social report

The Clifton Relief Society held an opening meeting and social with Adell Viehweg in charge. Visiting teachers honored. Jamiel Westover and family performances noted. Lucretia Maughan lectured on salad making. Many locals attended events, visits to Preston and Lewiston noted, along with church services and a birthday open house for John Lamb.

Relief Society Adell Viehweg Jamiel Westover Connie Westover Verena Henderson Janet Davis Ruby” Ralph LaRee’ Croshaw Lucretia Maughan Preston

William Simmons to Serve Mission in Japan Far East Field

William D. Simmons son of Eastside School District Superintendent W H Simmons will depart October 19 for the Salt Lake City mission home before serving a church mission in Japan. He plans to leave October 31 for the Far East field. A Franklin County LDS Seminary graduate of 1952 and Preston High School 1953, he was active in student government music opera and on the team and served as senior class president. He has attended USAC in recent years pursuing tool engineering.

William D. Simmons Eastside W.H. Simmons Salt Lake City Japan Far East Franklin County LDS ‘Geminary Preston High School Bimedone USAC

Lorraine Bennett and Jerry Hawkes Engage for Nov 4 Wedding

Announced by Mr and Mrs Argell Bennett of Franklin the engagement of Lorraine Bennett to Jerry Hawkes son of Mr and Mrs Horace Hawkes of Franklin. Wedding set for November 4. Both are Preston High and seminary graduates with Hawkes having completed a two year LDS mission in the north central states.

Argell Bennett Franklin Lorraine Jerry Hawkes Horace Hawkes Preston High Schbolo Lso USAC North Central States

Local AAUW Officers Attend Logan Meeting

Mrs Dolores Bulow Miss Martha Geddes and Mrs Susie Buxton attended a regional banquet of the American Association of University Women Friday evening at Logan. They are Preston officials. The head chairman of international affairs reported and a National officer reported on the Los Angeles convention.

Dolores ‘Bulow Martha Geddes Susie Buxton American Association of University ‘Women Logan Preston International Affairs Los Angeles

Junior Auxiliary Meets Friday at Legion Post

The American Legion junior auxiliary met in the legion lounge with Jeri Ward presiding. Nora Lou Fifield read a poem and Shawna Hymas played piano. New members were initiated with gifts and a candlelight ceremony. AAUW plans a Friday 8 PM meeting in the Utah Power and Light Co. auditorium with a Logan official attending.

American Legion Junior Auxiliary Legion Jeri Ward Shaun Auger Pat Ward Janet Owen Shawna Hymas Nora Lou Fifield Carol Cutler Peggy Lenore Steele Carol Curtis Shawna’ Hymas Louise AAUW Utah Power and Light Co Logan

Oxford and Nyssa Families Reunite and Visitation Notes

Oxford residents recount journeys to Nyssa Oregon to fetch Mrs Coburn and report extended visits by Colleen Coburn Melvin Coburns family and other relatives from Salt Lake City Ogden Pocatello Paris and New Orleans. A New Orleans classified ad sought former brides to visit the famed Newcomb chapel prior to demolition drawing 35 responses.

Newcomb: Chapel New Orleans

Chakma Tribe Tobacco Use In Rural Pakistan

Report notes widespread tobacco smoking among Chakmas in southeastern East Pakistan with age range from four to eighty. Pipes crafted from gourds and bamboo sections, some reaching three feet in length.

Pakistan

Preston Study Group Meets Thursday Evening

Preston study group met Thursday evening with Louise Shumway presiding. Anna G Palmer chaired the meeting. Mrs Coy Manning accompanied on piano by Mrs Goldie Christen sen. two Evan Stephens numbers were sung. Ida Brutenbeker described Emma Lucy Gates Bowen and Evan Stephens. Refreshments served to 21 members under Sadie Cutler Veda Millar and Mabel Swift. Fine Arts Club hears book review People’s Padre by Emmett McLaughlin hosted by Mrs Weldon Nash. Mrs Elnora Moser led the review with guests Mrs Wallace Jen isen and Mrs Sturton Smedley. dessert luncheon for 25.

Preston Louise Shumway Anna

Three Missionaries To Be Honored At Friday Dance

A farewell dance is planned Friday evening at the Winder ward recreation hall for three ward missionaries departing in November. Miss Ane Bennett, Lynn Winger, and John Darwin Talbot will each leave for missions in the Western states, the Netherlands, and the northern states respectively. Relatives and friends are invited. Also noted is Mrs Ollie Foss hosting a bridge event Friday.

Winder Ward Ward Missane Bennett Marion Bennett Western States Lynn Winger W. CO. ‘Winger Netherlands John Darwin Talbot Orville “Talbot

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