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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1961
Page
9
Mink Creek and surrounding towns report a busy spell with an American Legion steak supper at Cub River, a missionary testimonial for Ervin Larsen, and multiple family reunions in Logan, Preston and Shelley. Chris Eskelson’s funeral services in Pocatello and Mink Creek cemetery burial are noted, with locals attending from Preston and Rivera.
Albert A. Wilde born Mink Creek June 28, 1885, was honored in a graveside service at Mink Creek cemetery with Hugh Hansen leading prayers and Oscar Wilde dedicating the grave. Survivors include his brother Oscar Wilde and Mrs Virgin Hansen of Preston. Foster daughter and family from Wendell attended, along with other relatives and visitors from nearby towns.
Banida and nearby communities welcomed relatives and visitors from Utah Idaho and California over the weekend. Talks were given at Sunday School by Casperson Christensen Bell and Gregersen. A house warming for Zoe Christensen drew a large pot luck crowd while the Banida 4-H sewing club earned blue ribbons.
The report lists 4-H dairy and sheep project members including Phillip and Jack Geddes Reed Swann Vance Casperson Thayne Casperson Dennis Bell and Kenneth Geddes. Miles and Jeddie Geddes showed beef and lambs. Visiting relatives from southern California toured Banada Preston Logan and surrounding areas visiting Sparks families and Annie Sparks Mervin Sparks. Janet Swann and Anna Swann prepared for a move to Pocatello with daughter attending college next week.
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