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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1953

Page

23

Two-Stake Meeting Planned Here Tomorrow Evening

Senior Aaronic priesthood committees from Franklin and Oneida stakes sponsor a Friday evening meeting in Franklin stakehouse. Le Roy A. Blaser of Utah State Agricultural College will give an illustrated lecture on early civilizations with material from his South American tour, noting links to Book of Mormon history. Dave Thomas of the Salt Lake presiding bishopric will attend as a special guest. refreshments to follow.

Franklin Stakehouse LeRoy A. Blaser Utah State Agricultural College Dave Thomas Salt Lake City Blaser Mr. Blaser South America Bolivia Peru

Salt Lake Rotary President to Speak at Preston Event

The Preston Rotary club plans a ladies night at Deer Cliff Inn next Wednesday with 100 percent attendance aimed. The guest will be the Salt Lake Rotary president detailing the Paris international convention held last June. Safeway in Preston features Lucerne milk from Cache Valley processed in Salt Lake City plant.

Preston Rotary Club Deer Cliff Inn Salt Lake Safeway Jack Grande Preston

Theatrical Acts Replace Rodeo At Bear Lake Fair

Bear Lake County fair in Montpelier Sept 7 8 and 9 features a parade free afternoon programs a two hour night revue of circus vaudeville acts replacing the rodeo produced by Clarence Smith Theatrical Booking agency acts have performed in Europe Hollywood and Mexico with top circuits in the United States.

Bear Lake County Montpelier Clarence Smith Hollywood Mexico Bear Lake County Fair

Winder Youth Wayne C Bennett Leaves for LDS Mission

Wayne C Bennett son of Mr and Mrs Carl L Bennett of Winder left Wednesday for the mission home in Salt Lake City to prepare for a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in the Texas and Louisiana mission field. He attended BYU for one year before his call. A Friday evening farewell party was held in the Winder ward recreation hall with a large crowd.

Salt Lake City Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Texas Louisiana Bennett BYU Winder Ward Recreation Hall

Garden Club Displays Booth at County Flower Show

Franklin County Flowers and Garden club showcased a large variety of blooms at the county fair last week. Members grew the flowers and Amy Kern Lulu Egbert and Selma Johnson arranged the display which earned a blue ribbon.

Franklin County Flowers and Garden Club Amy Kern Lulu Egbert Selma Johnson

Preston Area Visitors and Local Gatherings

Lt. William Dursteler and Mrs Dursteler and Mr and Mrs Dan Swainston spent two days in the Boise Valley visiting with Lee Hansen and family in Sun Valley. Dursteler is stationed in Texas with the air force. Weekend guests at Ace Beckstead home included Art Haywood and Salt Lake City family. T R Bowden of Idaho Falls visited Preston area from Friday to Tuesday. Kay Larsen of Salt Lake City stayed with Larry Beckstead. Saturday night a Chickaree gathering was held at Charles Owens residence.

William Dursteler Dan Swainston Boise Valley Lee Hansen Sun Valley Jack Evans Lieut. Dursteler Texas Air Force Ace Beckstead Art Haywood Salt Lake City T. R. Bowden Idaho Falls Preston and Vicinity Kay Larsen Larry Beckstead Charles Owens

Banida Community Notes Highlight School Talks and Visits

Banida Sunday school speakers were Miles Geddes and Ronny Lund, with sacrament talks by Vanona Geddes Alex Swann and Dan Taylor. Local families and visitors from Ogden Logan Oakland and Boise gather for recitals visits and a Nathan Smith family reunion at the Banida church.

Miles Geddes Ronny Lund Vanona Geddes Alex Swann Dan Taylor Glenda Swann Gayle Gregersen Sharon Larson Ernest Gregersen Dorothy Carol Olsen Ogden Blaine Olsen Cheryle Geddes Preston Banida Geddes Lois Miles Carole Geddes Jean Sparks Goldie Christensen Ann Owens Logan Hustan Miles Sarah Geddes John Manning Eldon Webster Cedar City Eldon J. G. Bastow Oakland Calif Cecil Miles Bastow Sylvia McCann Smithfield Joseph A. Christensen Mary Price McCammon Wanda Denver Mississippi Harry Miles Bear Lake County Lois Taylor Price Taylor Marvin Gregersen Eunice Gregersen Gloria William Sparks Brad Boise Max Gregersen Leon Taylor Nathan Smith

Sacrament Meeting Attendees From Utah and Canada

Sunday services drew attendees from Cedar City Utah and Canada. Speakers included LeRoy Cole Glenda Swann and Mariah Smith Prescott with musical numbers by Gayle Gregersen Arlene Miles and James Geddes. Activities included a ward mothers and daughters program with songs skits and dances.

Cedar City Canada William Smith George Smith Preston Thomas Smith Mariah Smith Prescott Wendell LeRoy Cole Glenda Swann Dianne Gregersen Lynn Geddes Glen Briscoe Joseph A. Christensen Mariah Smith Relief Society Ward Recreation Hall Gayle Gregersen Dianne Janet Anna Marie Gregersen Opal Swann Arlene Miles Norma Smith Frederi Gregersen Ada Bell Shanna Lee Lowe

Village Notices from Ogden and Idaho Falls Church

Family updates report travel to Salt Lake to join soldiers and training for Paul returning from Fort Ord. Jim Dalley wed in Idaho Falls temple and heads to Georgia for Army training. Fisher McDermott faces eye troubles in Salt Lake. The Viehweg trio wins second in 18 year group at the Rural Talent program in Preston.

Dewayne Jessop Fab Jessop Francis Lo Ogden Berti Winward Judy Elaine Whitney Inez Fisher McDermott Salt Lake Viehweg Ven Francis Marlene Herman Weg Farm Bureau Preston R Winward Daugh Delvia Winward

Oxford and Oxford-area residents gather for meetings and visits

Oxford Mrs Henry Hatch attended a PTA meeting in Dayton Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Earl Moyes and family were visitors in Oxford Monday evening. Dayle Lewis and his new bride returned home Sunday before leaving for a base in Georgia. Dayle Lewis and his family spoke at a sacra ment meeting on Sunday evening with Wayne Anderson Randall Coburn and Keith Hatch also contributing.

Henry Hatch PTA Dayton Trillis Fisher Pocatello Earl Moyes Oxford Moyes New Plymouth Logan Dayle Lewis Russell Keller Georgia Keith Wayne Anderson Randall Coburn Keith Hatch

Special invitation to PTA workers teachers and public

A special invitation is issued to all PTA workers teachers school board members and the public to attend a forthcoming meeting or event.

Beemere PTA

Card of Thanks and District Court Filing

Card of thanks lists LaMar Barth oe and Donald Gregory as poukkup men with judges Leland McLing Walter farthiome Greene Wells Or Me Bowles and Mr Schwanc oe for queen contest. Announcer Reed Al Elmelvin Johnson of Dayton performed as clown. Gratitude expressed to friends relatives for services and sympathy. Iris McQueen files district court suit in Fifth Judicial District of Idaho Franklin County.

LaMar Barth Donald Gregory Leland McLing Walter Farthiome Stest Greene Wells Me Bowles Mr. Schwancoe Reed al- Elmelvin Johnson Dayton Visi Myrnaith Merlin W. Smith Farr Fam Par Mel Proyne District Court Fifth Sudicial District Balfdaho Franklin Wit County Iris McQueen

Summons Issued in Divorce Case in Franklin County Idaho

The State of Idaho sends greetings to Gh McQueen. A complaint to dissolve the marriage between the plaintiff and McQueen has been filed in the District Court of the Third Judicial District, Franklin County. McQueen must answer within twenty days of service or the plaintiff will obtain judgment. Witness dated September 2, 1953.

McQueen Idaho Tough McQueen District Court of the Th Judicial District Franklin District Court C. L. Swenson Charlyne Smith Dell W. Smith Preston

Bond Election Debate Hears Local Support Across Preston

Community voices urge hospital funding with strong backing from Phenoi Edgley and Ona Edgley. Preston residents stress urgent need for local healthcare and prudent tax use amid continued page one coverage.

Pital Phenoi Edgley Preston Ona Edgley

Miller Family From Livingston Visits Dalley Family

Dayton couple Albert Miller and wife and their four children from Livingston Montana spent a hurried visit Monday with Mr and Mrs Don Dalley and their family.

Albert Miller Livingston, Mont Don Dalley

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Franklin and Oneida Stakes Rotary Bear Lake Wayne C. Bennett Winder Youth Leaves For Mission Carl L. Bennett Winder Garden Club Kerinos Originals Dover Tior Leep Noedale Plymouth Oldsmobile Studebaker Chrysler de Soto West Motor Co West Motor Company Preston, Idaho Cyba A. M. Ellison Ida Franklin County Ken’s Electric CO Ken Electric Co Ken'’S Electric CO Soda Springs
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