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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1959

Page

12

Gail Madsens Leave For Illinois

Mr and Mrs Gail Madsen moved to Champaign Illinois where he will pursue a Ph D and assist at the University of Illinois in agricultural economics. He earned an M S this summer and the couple, long associated with USU, plan new studies abroad after three years in England and Germany. Mrs Madsen, formerly Laurel McEntire, will begin as a senior at UIUC. She has been Relief Society president of USU sixth ward.

Gail Madsen Champaign Ill Madsen Laurel McEntire Wells McEntire Fairview Utah University of Illinois Usuu University Akelief Society USU Ignglamt Germany

Insurance Agent Guests at Jackson Lake Lodge

Mr and Mrs Elmo C Petersen and daughter vacationed at Jackson Lake Lodge Wyoming last Thursday to Saturday. Petersen a guest for reaching production goals in life insurance with Western Farm Bureau Life and a general agent for Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance in Franklin County. Top agents from two states enjoyed fishing horseback riding boating and other events during the trip.

Jackson Lake Lodge Wyoming Elmo C. Petersen

Dinner Event for 88th Seventies Held in Preston

Monday evening the 88th quorum of Seventies held its annual dinner at the Preston Third Ward Recreation Hall. First President Grant Porter and entertainment committeeman Harold Swainston led the event with O E Ralphs George Aston Don Kent Kendall Balls and Stewart Geddes assisting. After a chicken dinner Steven Noyes and Robert Almond provided entertainment.

Preston Third Ward Grant Porter Harold Swainston O.E. Ralphs George Aston Don Kent Kendall Balls Stewart Geddes Steven Noyes Robert Almond

September 22 Wedding Planned for BYU Couple in Logan

Mr and Mrs C LeRoy Garner of Burley announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Carol to Gary Griffeth son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Griffeth of Preston They note Carol is a Burley High School graduate class of 1957 and studied two years at BYU where she belonged to Orchesis The groom a BYU track team member recently returned from a six week Europe tour and will be a senior at BYU in pre physical therapy The couple will wed at the Logan LDS temple September 22 with a reception the next day at the Pella ward recreation hall in Burley

Miss Garner Burley High School BYU Europe Provo School Logan Pella Ward Burley

Aladeen Goff Weds Lee Davis in Salt Lake Temple

Aladeen Goff daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Goff of Preston married A/2c Rodney Lee Davis son of Mr and Mrs Rodney C Davis of Ontario. The ceremony took place at the Salt Lake LDS temple last Wednesday with a reception at Franklin stakehouse. The bride wore a slipper satin gown with scalloped neckline and chapel train. attendants included maid of honor Donna Calac and bridesmaids Luann Carlson Evelyn Edgley in blue gowns. Best man was Donall Max Elwell and usher Bruce Dalley. The bride’s mother wore blue chiffon and yellow rose corsage. grandmother of the groom wore a cream sheath with yellow rose corsage. The couple’s recent gatherings were hosted by Mrs John Stewart Evelyn Edgley and Luann Carlson. The bride attended BYU. the groom is stationed with the U S Air Force at Gowen Field near Boise.

J.C. Goff Preston Rodney Lee Davis Rodney C. Davis Ontario Franklin Stakehouse Donna Calac Luann Carlson Evelyn Edgley Donall Max Elwell Usher Bruce Dalley John Stewart BYU U. S. Air Force Gowen Field Boise

National Sorority Luncheon Opens Season

Delta Kappa Gamma, national honorary women teachers sorority, opened its season on September 12 with a luncheon at Deer Cliff Inn. Members present included Ila Wright Ruby Sorenson Lula Williams Mary Nielson Fern Tipton Alda Oakey Gertrude Freeman Edna Labanth Gladys Gray Clarisse Anderson Marian Ballif Vera Young Marva Michelson Lucille Crawford Ada Candle LaKene Lowe Rita Gorton Two new members Orva Leta Ledbetter and Marguerite Ainscough were initiated.

Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Women Teachers’ Sorority Deercliff Inn Ila Wright Ruby Sorenson Lula Williams Mary Nielson Fern Tipton Alda Oakey Gertrude Freeman Edna Labathin Gladys Gray Clarissle Anderson Marian Ballif Vera Young Marva Michelson Lucille Crawford Ada Candle LaKene Lowe Rita Gorton Orva Leta Ledbetter Marguerite Ainscough

Wendell Mark Rosen Celebrates Fourth Birthday

Wendell Mark Bvasen marked his fourth birthday at home with outdoor games a pinata from Mexico bursting with candies and a party with cake punch ice cream and balloons. Guests included Michael and Carmen Shosen Paula Balmer Claire Balmer Ruth Hart Jeff Clark Steven Clark Marian Martin and others.

Wendell Mark Bvasen Mexico Michael Carmen Lee Shosen Paula Claire Balmer Ruthis Hart Jeff Steven An Verry Clark Marian Martin Kelli Merrill Robin Bosen Michael and Steven Merrill Linda Kay Bosen Linda Ann Bosen

Roamin Around continues with printing woes and newsroom humor

The column laments print quality and rough newsroom days while noting stubborn misprints and noisy static. It jokes that bad newsprint has plagued a recent batch of 5 000 pounds, yet finds humor in the busy, tense, and lively life of a newspaper office.

Scholarship Jems Faces World Problems and Atomic Age

The passage notes an optimistic view of the atomic age bringing scientific wonder and future doors. It highlights youth responsibility to meet challenges and mentions a student, Mr. Robinson, who plans to enter Utah State University to study electrical engineering, with his father Floyd C. Robinson as senior estimator in Utah Power & Light's Preston division.

Jems Robinson Utah State University Floyd C. Robinson Utah Power & Light Company Preston

Shetland Ponies Grow in Franklin County Interest

Manning and Shetlands show growing local interest as seven Shetland ponies are kept at a Preston area ranch. Other pony raisers in Franklin County report rising activity each year and locals foresee a Shetland pony show tied to the county fair in Preston.

Franklin County Preston

Local Fairgoers and Visitors Spend Sunday in Brigham City

A group of residents and visitors including Merl Henderson Sorensen Gambles Gibbs Abbott Hadley Randall and Hadley families enjoyed a Sunday gathering in Brigham City meeting with Sarah Siggart and Ed Hadley. Several trips to nearby towns were noted while Clarice Rice and her Michigan visit referenced. The column ends with a historical note on how association football evolved into soccer.

Merl Henderson P. C. Sorensen W. C. Gambles R. J. Gibbs James Abbott Elise Alma Hadley Dutch Hadley Irene Brigham City Sarah Siggart Ed Hadley Don “Henderson Logan Ida Hadley Blackfoot Willard Hadley Veqil Randall Douglas’ Hadley Hichard Hadley Arco Herb Hobson Ogden Ruby Merrill Cap Martel Thomas and Son Brad Pocatello

Enid Crookston Called to Serve on Gulf States Mission

Enid Crookston daughter of Mr and Mrs Spencer C Crookston of Dayton has been called to serve an LDS mission to the gulf states A testimonial will be held in her honor at the Dayton ward Sunday at 730 p m Miss Crookston will enter the mission home Sept 28 Speakers include Richard Reeder LeRoy Archibald and Bishop Don Dalley Musical numbers will be presented by the ward choir Kathleen Griffeth and Lucetta Archibald

Enid Crookston Spencer C. Crookston Dayton Gulf States Dayton Board

Rites Set Saturday For Thomas W. Tanner At Whitney

Thomas William Tanner 72 died Wednesday morning in Preston hospital of a heart attack. Born Sept 18 1886 in Tupele Utah he moved to North Powder Oregon as a child and later settled in Preston. He married Mina Kaufman in 1906 and served as LDS missionary to the Swiss German mission. Surviving are wife son William and many siblings. Funeral Saturday at 1 pm in Whitney ward chapel with burial in Whitney cemetery.

Thomas William Tanner Preston Hospital Tupele Utah William Ek Lillias Speirs Tanner North Powder Ore Preston Oneida Academy Mina Kaufman Logan Tanner Whitney Whitney Ward Franklin Stoke William Tanner Oxnard Calif Byron Joseph William J Eldon Tanner Allen Tanner Salt Lake City Vivian S. Tanner Los Angeles Lillie May Farnes Blackfoot Nettie Tanner Oliverson William A. Davis Whitney Cemetery

Traffic Police Advise On Riding Cues From Head Turn

Traffic police advise approaching a bicycle rider from behind to observe head turns. The direction a rider looks often matches the direction he will steer the front wheel.

Abundant Life: God Answers Prayer In His Own Way

This piece explains that God answers prayer in His own way not always as asked. It urges humility and faith that God knows what is best, providing abundance while asking believers to offer time, talent, and means in return. It emphasizes trust in divine wisdom and avoids demanding outcomes.

God

Idaho Hay Crop Forecast Shows Higher Output Despite Setbacks

Idaho’s hay crop may exceed average this year with figures from the U S Bureau of Agricultural Estimates predicting 2 760 000 tons. Prices around 21 dollars per ton reflect recent trends, while production is 11 percent below last year but 2 percent above the 10 year average.

Idaho U. S. Bureau of Agricultural U. S

Wanted Women for Telephone Work at Home

Classified notice seeking women for home telephone work with salary and commission. Applicants to call and leave name and address. Listing is terse and appears from an era of sparse newspaper classifieds.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gail Madsens Illinois FOSS Edward Gibbons Bridge Ollie Foss Lorna Dunn Eliva Anderson Kathryn Wendell Elizebeth Boyd Betty McCune Mrs. Oliverson Ira Oliverson Murat Mendenhall Thatcher Lanny Anderson Connie Prestwich Letha Busboom Idaho Falls Max Jenkins Bancroft Connie Taylor Third Ward Mrs Don Smith Don. Smith Virgil Knudson Lin Hal G. W. McCune Howard Johnson Frank Foss Earl Nelson Paw Greaves C. D Booker Reid Gosworth A. N. Wendell Verd Metcalf McCune Lees Carlson Furniture Co New Philco Carlson Furniture Co., Inc North State Ter, Carol Gary Griffeth Mrs. Melvin Griffeth Carol Garner Aladeen Goff Lee Davis Salt Lake LDS Temple National Sorority Wendell Mark Rosen Manning Shetlands Swan Lake Clarice H. Rice East Lansing Michigan Myra Rice Worlds Book Encyclopedis Rugby England Assoc Thomas W. Tanner Oral Roberts Plymouth West Motor Company
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