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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1943
Page
5
Local stake MLA workers prepare for a September convention in the Third ward chapel with meetings for board members opening exercises and cultural arts demos. Genera l and local MIA boards discuss next year’s work while community groups host birthdays, dinners, club gatherings, and family visits amid Navy family greetings and postwar moves.
The Franklin stake MIA convention drew 225 officers from several wards. Fairview won first prize for most officers present, Whitney took second for highest attendance. A program featured drama directed by Marian Ballif, music by Laurena Benson and Elda Carlson, Speech Arts led by J Neff Booth, and dancing by John Webber and spouse.
Visitors from Pocatello Ogden Preston and Grace join Cleveland residents for weekend gatherings and reunions. Roy C Andreasen to serve a six month mission while Bess Nielsen to teach at the Big Room. Cpl Robert Nielsen returns on furlough from Washington with two soldiers from the Middle East and 4 H club girls prepare for a fair.
Captain and Mrs Robert Bunker have left Preston for Camp Hawn in California where the Captain will be stationed with the U S Army. They visited Mrs Bunker’s parents the William Palmers.
Adams and the X-Cello club of Mound Valley led by Mrs J D McGregor attended the 4-H club fair in Lava Hot Springs on September 3 and 4. The girls and leaders were praised for a splendid show described as the best club fair ever held. A free lunch and a swim were provided to members on Saturday afternoon. The event was reported as a good time by all.
On September 8 the nominating assembly at Preston Junior High named candidates for eight student body offices. Campaigns will begin soon with two parties. elections set for September 15. Candidates include Blaine Olson and Richard Merrill for president, Beverly Bjorkman and Stanley Brostrom for vice president, Morrie Charters and Kathleen Simmons for secretary, and others for song leaders, cheer readers, editor, and judge.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Bess Lewis 77 of Clifton were held at the Clifton LDS ward chapel. She died Saturday in Lava Hot Springs hospital. Surviving sons and daughters number seven and three respectively with 34 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Also notes a marriage announcement for Anona Workman and Alten Jensen in Portland Oregon.
Mr and Mrs Frank F Smith of Denver Colorado returned to their home after a brief visit with their daughter Mrs William MacKnight.
The Lava Hot Springs 4-H Fair showcased top quality livestock and projects from Bannock County youths. Awards went to clubs led by Mrs. Jennie Hogan and to stars such as Barbara McGregor, Gwen Bennett, Roma Lee McGregor, and Barbara Smith, with Joyce Hogan’s Sugar and Spice club earning the Kiwanis Cup.
A new Thatcher club staged a style dress revue with sixsgirls winning four blue ribbons. PFC Billy Raymond, visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs J S McCann, spent days last week before reporting to Marine training in San Diego. He praises the training, meals, and officers in the service.
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