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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1951

Page

13

Lo-Pine DUP Camp Meeting at Weaver Home

The Lo-Pine camp of the Daughters of Pioneers met at the Weaver home with 18 members present. Special guest Mrs. Jennie Holt read The Station Agent Story and her poem The Old Home. Capt Doris Buttars led the meeting with Venice Skinner’s biography and Flossie Merrill guiding the lesson. Officers include Captain Doris Buttars Noreen Warr Ellen Greaves Lillie Benson Edna Eames Lettie Condie Ona Edgley Venise Skinner and Mary Condie. The camp meets the second Wednesday of each month at 4 15.

Doris Buttars Noreen Warr Ellen Greaves Lillie Benson Edna Eames Lettie Condie Ona Edgley Venise Skinner Mary Condie Lo-Pine

Travelog Of European Nations At Ladies Of Elks Meeting

The Ladies of Elks monthly meeting featured Eda Smith's travelogue on France Switzerland Germany Italy and England with colored photos by Jane Hyer who toured abroad. Refreshments followed and bridge and pinochle prizes were awarded to Dora Beveridge Marybelle Pike Merl Farnes Gwen Gibson Ellen Wilcox and Verla Wennergren. Carl Webster Preston helped celebrate 46 initiates into the University of Idaho Intercollegiate Knights, a national service group.

Ladies of Elks Eda Smith Dorothy Kendrick Idana Greaves Sabina Nash Mae Cutler Jewell Bosworth Roberta West Mary Bergquist Jane Hyer France Switzerland Germany Italy England Dora Beveridge Marybelle Pike Verla Wennergren Merl Farnes Gwen Gibson Ellen Wilcox Carl Webster Preston University of Idaho Intercollegiate Knights Iks

Golden wedding honored at Franklin Sunday

Mr and Mrs L Wilford Hatch celebrated their golden wedding with a Sunday open house at the Franklin family home. Hosts greeted guests include their children Joseph Hatch Ray Hatch Alton Hatch and Roy Geddes. The event drew about 300 guests as three tiered cake and gold wedding bells were on display.

L. ‘Wilford Hatch Avery Aviniversary Openshouse Franklin Hatch Joseph Hatch Ray Hatch Alton Hatch Roy Geddes Clarkce Thora Kerr Betty Mary Iris Doris Darcus Hatch

Major Maxine McNutt on 15 day duty at Fort Sam Houston

Major Maxine M. McNutt of Albuquerque New Mexico is on 15 day active duty training at Fort Sam Houston Texas in the training section of fourth army headquarters. A World War II veteran she served under Lt General LeRoy Lutes in Washington and in New Guinea Leyte Manila and Luzon in 1944 45. She is daughter of Dr and Mrs M O Merrill of Preston. Her husband Colonel Charles H McNutt is stationed in Albuquerque with U S engineers.

Maxine M. McNutt Albuquerque N. M Fourth Army Fort Sam Houston Tex M. O. Merrill Preston Col Charles H. McNutt The U. S. Engineers

Lumberjacks Celebrate Orofino At Clearwater County Fair

Pro lumberjack skills were showcased at the Clearwater County Fair with log rolling chopping bucking and power saw demonstrations. Women competed alongside men delivering performances that mirrored the work of male competitors.

Orofino Clearwater County

Mink Creek Youth Heads College MIA President

Aaron Jensen of Mink Creek assumes the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association presidency at the LDS Institute near Atetah State Agricultural College for the school year. A World War II infantry veteran and May 1951 institute graduate, he leads a year of roadshows in East Cade stake, weekly programs, and quarterly formal balls. Co-workers include Helen Ernstrom, Dan Turner, Donna Gillette, and Eunice Campbell.

Aaron Jensen Mink Creek Atetah State Agricultural ‘College Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association LDS Jensen LDS Church East Cade Stake Helen Ernstrom Draper YWMIA Dan Turner McCammon Donna Gillette Ogden Eunice Campbell Idaho Falls

Police Court News Fines In Local Docket

Delbert D. Martin of Lawndale California was fined eight dollars for running a stop sign. Doyle F Cazier of Smithfield Utah was fined fifty dollars for driving under the influence of intoxicants.

Delbert D. Martin Lawndale Calif Doyle F Cazier Smithfield

The Preston Citizen Call No. 8 for News Item

The Preston Citizen directs readers to contact No. 8 for news items and local notices with quick submissions or inquiries.

THE Preston Citizen No. 8

Army tests atomic warfare maneuvers with 5000 troops

Pvt Milton Jensen among 5000 Army troops preparing for Desert Rock training near a New Mexico site. Maj Gen William B. Kean says units will establish battle positions with entrenchments and barbed wire, withdraw to safety positions before actual tests, and avoid unnecessary danger while the operation proceeds.

Mia Toe Wand Mxs Jensen Iesian Free Rea Robic Services Third Corps William B. Kean Desert Rock Satohifé Énergy Commission Ste Kean

Telegrapher Alice Moser Advances in Rail Service

Dayton native Alice Moser daughter of Albert E. and Mrs Moser has completed student training as a telegrapher for the U P railroad. She studied two years at UWSAC with Theta Upsilon and four months at the Intermountain School of Telegraphy in Salt Lake City before serving as apprentice.

Alice Moser Albert E. Moser Dayton U. P. Railroad UWSAC Theta Upsilon Sorority Intermountain School of Telegraphy Salt Lake City

Telegrapher Certificate Earned by Miss Moser

Under supervision of Agent Bill Hoffman Dayton Miss Moser was given her telegrapher examination and received her certificate on Oct 6 and is now employed on the Utah division of the UPRR. At the present time she is working the second shift in Horneyville Ue.

Bill Hoffman Dayton Moser Utah UPRR Horneyville, Ue Areg

Hospital Survey Indicates Low Prospects for New County Hospital

The survey shows limited support for a modern hospital funded by taxes or bonds. Respondents favored tax subscription costs around five dollars to twenty five yearly, with many leaving questions unanswered. Interest appears dead, akin to the dodo, for a new county hospital.

J Neff Boothe Leads Sacramental Service and Song

Continued from page 10 Reed Magleby Sacrament in sacramental service with remarks William A Davis solo My Testimony Elda Carlson address Bishop Ernest Eberhard Jr organ solo Constance Davis response Mr Boothe song Let Us All Press On choir and congregation prayer Dr J C Peterson

Reed Magleby William A Davis Elda Carlson Ernest Eberhard, Jr Constance Davis Mr. Boothe J. C. Peterson

They Always Debate (Continue) from page 1

A reader notes ongoing discussion over renewing the Preston Citizen as subscription costs rise and they compare the valley news weekly review. The brief reflects the routine decision faced when subscriptions expire.

Preston Citizen Valley News

Visitation Notes Reveal Long Distance Family Gesture

The letter describes a six cent weekly cost and a surprise visit by relatives from Fairview. It mentions the wife, Thad, Peach Whitehead, Mrs Merlin Rawlings, and Cliff S. Barton. The tone is warm with good wishes and cordiality despite the 2500 mile distance.

Cliff S. Barton

Car Collision Injures Two Women in Morning Crash

At about 7 40 am Mrs Milo Hobbs and Mrs Sprunt collided after both drivers swerved to avoid another car. Hobbs suffered serious injuries and Sprunt endured less severe injuries. both cars were total wrecks and taken to a hospital.

Hobbs Sprunt

Oil Progress Week Proclaimed by Preston Mayor

Rulon Dunn the mayor of Preston proclaims the week of October 14 to 20 as Oil Progress Week. He asks citizens to consider the services and contributions of oil workers to public life, business, and national security.

Rulon Dunn Preston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maj Maxine McNutt Preston Chamber OF Commerce Preston Auction & Commission CO Smith-Corona Aia Citizen Mr. and Mrs Jared Lowe George Wilcox Connie Carter Noel Carter Cyril Lowe W. P. Waddoups Stanley Carter Carol Lowe Douglas Gambles Reed Stockdale Douglas Oliverson Mildred Oliverson Cheryl Hyde Kodiak Alaska Dixie Carter Trousseau Don Carter Georgia Inglet Ranee Buxton Erma Lee Prescott Rnnie Humphries U. S. Navy Preston High School Mardell Nielson Mink Creek Ward Mink Creek Youth Heads ‘College MIA Police Court News DeSoto Western Motor Sales South State Idaho Milton J. Neff Boothe Milo Hobbs Anderson Reehoe
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