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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1948
Page
12
James L. Gwilliam reports on the Court of Honor with field scout executive and Dr Leo Hawkes as master of ceremonies. Troop 32 officials including O D Robinson oversee arrangements with district staff and all scout masters assisting.
Fragments report genealogical details for families led by F L Gregersen with multiple children and grandchildren, plus probate notices in Franklin Idaho for the estate of Robert Beckstead including a hearing date set for November 8, 1948. Other items note visitors and family travel details.
Preston residents learn of Halloween events across wards. The MIA officers plan a costume dance October 26 at 7 30 pm with aprons or overalls attire and prizes, while Riverdale ward hosts October 28 events with fortune telling and noisemakers. Additional gates include a sixth ward party October 28 at 8 pm and operatic programs in the third fourth and seventh wards October 26 at 8 pm with a spook alley for attendees over 12.
Birth notices list a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Owe Owen Casperson of Salt Lake City born Oct. 12. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Dynn Davis Clifton born Oct. 14. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Robinson born Oct. 19. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Gilbert Fairview born Oct. 20. Mr. and Mrs. John Webber were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Burrup. the Webbers now reside in Ogden.
There were plenty of weary men in Franklin County this week as nimrods scoured the hills walking miles toting heavy guns seeking the fleet elusive deer Preston hunters were getting their game too in most instances
Mr. Sanborn visited the Preston post office to inspect facilities and discuss remodeling plans. The goal is to add office space and improve efficiency and fairness for farmers served by the agencies at Preston Station.
Additional Wasatch DUP camp members were entertained at Mrs. Harriet Peterson's home last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Alvin Brower gave the lesson. Flossie Stokes Letha Harris Ella Bennett and Vernetta Larson served refreshments to 20 guests. Frank P. Davis marked his 80th birthday last Thursday, father of Fred Davis. Mr. and Mrs.
Davis celebrated a birthday last week at his Garland home with nine of his eleven children and relatives. The Red Clover me Leaf club. special guests included Mrs. Ariel Hawkes and Mrs. Joe Malmberg. Various clubs held luncheons, dinners, and bridge events with awards and floral centerpieces. Our family thanks friends and neighbors for support after the sudden passing of our son Blaine.
Mr and Mrs Elmo Peterson Mr and Mrs Melvin Mickelson and Mr and Mrs Race Mickelson left by car last Friday for Dallas to attend the national convention of owners and breeders of the milking Shorthorn cattle.
Blaine Taylor born October 10, 1924 in Preston was the son of J Dan and Tressa Nielson Taylor. He lived in Preston and Rexburg and studied at Brigham Young University after a 27 month Texas Louisiana mission. Survived by four brothers and one sister. burial at Preston City Cemetery.
Representative Sanborn argues for the first long range farm program in U S history noting the 90 percent parity plan through 1950 and a sliding parity scale 60 to 90 percent thereafter with Governor Dewey's approval. He says agriculture underpins the economy and pledges to shield farmers from price collapse amid criticism of current parity policy.
Worm free Apple on the tree 50c per bi Ed Wilhelm North Logan 4383p FOR SALE One late model D 4 Caterpillar tractor See Tom Cellan at Soda Springs 43p
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