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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1952
Page
13
Vardis Fisher argues that a Republican or two party system is essential to freedom warning that a shift to a one party regime led by big labor and city bosses would ruin the republic He says Americans would be fools to abandon this form of government and urges vigilance even if Stevenson wins.
The speaker stresses vigilance for the republic and urges Americans to consider whether they can preserve it when voting next Tuesday in a tense political moment. Public stakes are framed as fundamental to the nation’s future.
Utah Power Company official and chamber of commerce member, Stephens has served on two Idaho governor study committees and as a past Utah Idaho Rotary district governor. A Logan native and Utah State College attendee, he held multiple posts at the power company including sales manager. He and Mrs. Stephens have a daughter Faun and two sons Raymond and Jack W. plus daughter-in-law Mrs. Dorothy Welch.
A rural Idaho youth group describes two years of talent shows panel discussions and talent find programs that encouraged young participants. This year they organized a Get Out the Vote drive and ran an essay contest Why My Parents Should Vote. Kay Cherrington age 10 of Preston and Vannda Oliverson age 18 of Franklin won prizes from the Associated Women of the Farm Bureau, with Betty Sharp in charge of the luncheon and Marian Hewett Nadine Seamons and Mrs Reese Almond assisting.
Darlene McCarter Wilkinson, born January 9 1934 in Franklin, daughter of Bert and Fern McCarter Wilkinson, attended local public school and graduated from Preston High School last spring. Mrs Douglas Naef was born.
Aug 11 1908 in Franklin a daughter of Alonzo and Nora Morrison Durrant dies. She is survived by her husband two sons Farold and Raymond Naef a daughter Melba and her parents Mr and Mrs Alonzo Durrant. A double funeral service is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Franklin ward chapel with viewing at Bert Wilkinson home Friday.
Glendale residents hosted birthday celebrations for Bobby Owen and Janet Webster with numerous Owen family members and Auger relatives attending. Visitors included Eileen Ald and Lynn Auger, Reed, Roger, Nancy, Johnny and Susanna Owen, and out of town relatives from Salt Lake City Logan and Dayton.
Thatcher Richard Garbett was a business visitor in Ogden for two days last week. Mr and Mrs Ellis Wright spent several days in Ogden and Salt Lake during the same period.
Mrs Blaine Whitehead and Mrs Fred Burton visited the Lago Relief society. Many local families and guests attended events including dinners at Stephenson and Mendenhall homes, a primary officers meeting, a Halloween party plan, and weekend visits in Ogden Pocatello and Preston. Notables include Norval Whitehead Stanley Harris Elise Callahan Grace High School and several Logan Logan and Preston connections.
Mr and Mrs Zed Griffeth and family of Montpelier spent the weekend with the Arthur Poveys. Howard Henderson and sons Lyle and Demar attended the USAC and Colorado A and M football game Saturday at the USAC stadium. Mr and Mrs William Jay of Ogden visited with the Poveys on Friday. Mr and Mrs E P Maser of Preston visited Sunday with their daughter and family the Lott Viehwegs.
Fairview Mrs Deane Hall and two children of Filer spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Bertha Cole. Mrs Roy Hall returned from Moscow where she stayed with Mr and Mrs Joe Hall. Mrs Herman Hall and children of Jerome visited relatives here. Bertha Cole and Deane Hall visited Salt Lake with Leon Sorensen and Lonnie Jones families. Mary E Lawson of Poca tello visited the Bodilys. Wayne Cole and children of Kimberly spent the weekend with J E Cole. Ruth Rawlings at school in Provo spent weekend with Henry and Mrs Rawlings. Brent Wilson at school in Logan spent weekend with his parents Royal and Mrs Wilson. Alice Mikesell and son returned to Brawley California after summer with Oscar and Mrs Rawlings.
Mr and Mrs Howard Auger Preston welcome a girl born October 25. Mr and Mrs Spencer Crookston Preston welcome a girl born October 26. Mr and Mrs Don Geisler Preston welcome a girl born October 26. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Christensen Mink Creek welcome a boy born October 27. Mr and Mrs Wilford Hugh Hansen Preston welcome a girl born October . Mr and Mrs Elmer Johnson Preston welcome a girl born October 28.
Mrs Roy Peterson entertained the Wednesday night bridge club at her home last week with Mrs E S Foss and Mrs Hugh Niel sen as guests. After lunch two tables competed and Mrs Foss won the high score while Mrs Lin Hale took the second prize.
Jan Crabtree daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Crabtree and Marion Nuffer daughter of Mr and Mrs J Nuffer Preston were elected to the sponsor corps at Utah State Agricultural College. They were chosen from 60 applicants after interviews by advanced cadets. Crabtree is a freshman in orientation while Nuffer majors in home economics. The corps supports ROTC demonstrations at games and ushers at college events.
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