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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1946

Page

11

Lehigh Valley Socials Highlight Bridge Parties and Weddings

Leah Knudsen hosted two bridge gatherings at her Second East home with guests Faye Foss, Betty McCune, and Margaret Nelson among scorers. Gwen Edith Johnson wed Dwight Woodbury Frost III in Reno, linking to Pacific Bell employee news. The F H A initiation and social committee events drew fifty members with Donna Greaves and Faye Carter coordinating refreshments. Sharon Sue Thomas celebrated a sixth birthday with Halloween themed games and cake.

Leah Knudsen Second East Faye Foss Betty McCune Margaret Nelson F H. A Jefferson Jeannine Beckstead Don Niece Crane Miss Thomas Donna Grace Greaves Faye Carter Nathan Thomas Sharon Sue Hallowe’en Thomas

Alice Rawlings Mikesell ties knot in Seattle

Mr and Mrs Oscar Rawlings announce the marriage of their daughter Alice to Robert Lee Mikesell of Ogden Utah. The ceremony occurred October 1 1946 at 8 pm in Seattle with Pres Henry Rawlings officiating. The couple plans a honeymoon in Ogden Canyon and will reside in Seattle while the groom serves in the U S Navy.

Oscar Rawlings Alice Robert Lee Mikesell Ogden Utah Henry Rawlings Sheldon Rawlings Ray Mikesell Ogden Canyon Mikesell Seattle Washington U. S. Navy Rawlings

Franklin Girl Engaged to Treasureton Man

Mr and Mrs Lester R Atkin announce the engagement of their daughter Jauniele to Alton Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson of Treasureton. Miss Atkinson a Franklin High School graduate worked in Ogden this summer. Mr Nelson attended Preston High School and served two years including 18 months in France. he was honorably discharged Aug 12.

Lester R. Atkinson Jauniele Alton Nelson Frank Nelson Treasureton Miss Atkinson Franklin High School Ogden Nelson Preston France

Engagement announced of Connie Jean Smith and Bud Thomas

Mr and Mrs Ingram Smith announce the engagement of their daughter Connie Jean to Melvin Paul Bud Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Paul D Thomas. Both are popular in the younger set and plan a fall wedding in the Idaho Falls temple during November.

Ingram Smith Connie Jean Melvin Paul Bud) Thomas Paul D. Thomas Idaho Falls

Opening Social in Preston Third Ward Relifes Society

The Third Ward Relief Society held its opening social in the ward chapel last Tuesday. Mrs. Blanche Hollingsworth introduced officers and teachers, with Mrs. Etta Gibson in charge. Pearl Esplin sang two inspirational numbers and Mrs. Anna Moore played a piano piece. Mrs. Harvey Bickmore presided over a well set table with linen, chrysanthemums, and four tapers. Ice cream and cake were served.

Third Ward Relief Society Ward Relief Society Blanche Hollingsworth Etta Gibson Pearl Esplin Anna Moore Harvey Bickmore

Fishing Still Offers Plenty Of Pastime In Idaho

Fishing remains popular in Idaho as trout season runs until November 15 across most waters. The Idaho game department notes the date extends after the deer and elk hunting closures in many counties, allowing a few final outings for hunters.

Idaho Game Department

Preston Services Set For Friday

Longtime Weston civic figure Judge Preston dies leaving wife Maggie and five daughters and a son. He served 22 years as secretary of Weston Creek Irrigation, helped organize the town water system, and held clerical posts in school and wartime food administration. Surviving are Maggie H Preston of Weston, five daughters including Mrs Jensen and Mrs Phillips, and Herbert Preston of Payette Idaho.

Idaho Oneida Franklin County Preston Weston Town Weston Creek Irrigation Company Jedd L. Jensen Salt Lake City Joseph Phillips Ogden W R. Merrill Brigham City LeGrand D. Spencer Logan Clutffr Christensen Herbert Preston Payette Idaho

Leaders Warn Of Fateful Trends

Elder Kimball warned against drifting toward the sins that toppled past civilizations and urged a return to the Ten Commandments and Christian principles as the safe guide for the nation. The Relief Society session featured historical highlights since its 1884 organization with local music.

Babylon Roman Empire Kimball Relief Society

Rainbow trout fishing expected to peak in October and November

Rumors from Sandpoint to Kamloops speak of a hot rainbow fishing run in mid to late October with a solid schedule lasting into November. Eastern Idaho reports Henries Lake rainbow trout up to 10 pounds, while cooler weather dampens some fly fishing but anglers persist as white fish emerge later in winter.

Rainbow Kamloops Idaho Henry’s Lake

Harvest Travel Notices Across Families in Utah and Idaho

Minkcreek resident Doniece Crane spends harvest vacation with sister in Hansen. Ogden’s Donia Jensen visits Freeman and Freeman Jensen. Dave Parker and Orville Jensen groups visit Leeral Jensen. Weldon Rasmussen visits Pocatello with Jerald Nelson. Siomer Nielson weekends Preston with Catherine Nielson and Merlin. Glen Bennett from Clearfield visits Wilde and Rasmussen. Wallace Wilde and family from Brigham City visit. Oscar Wilde and Annie Wilde also called. Relatives attend Junior Bell farewell in Logan Thursday.

Doniece Crane John Bennett Hansen Donia Jensen Ogden Utah Freeman Jensen Dave Parker Orville Jensen Leeral Jensen Weldon Rasmussen Pocatello Jerald Nelson Glen Bennett Clearfield Oscar Wilde Wallace Wilde Brigham City Annie Wilde Junior Bell Logan

Poultry Nutrition Demonstration Planned in Preston

University of Idaho Poultry Department teams with poultry groups to host a one day school in Preston at the courthouse on Saturday November 16. Professor C E Lampman and Professor Charles Peterson will lead the session detailing poultry feed deficiencies and solutions with regional poultrymen from Franklin Oneida and southern Bannock counties expected to attend.

Franklin Oneida Bannock Roberts

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