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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1951

Page

7

Riverdale Visit Highlights Local Family Gatherings

Fairview Mr and Mrs Gilbert Cafferty and sons visited in Riverdale Sunday with Lennis Smiths. Mel Brown and family of Idaho Falls spent Sunday with Ed Coles. Herschel Hall and baby of Ririe visited the weekend of Sept 8 with T J Halls. Lowell Coles Ogden called on relatives. Bob Mikesell and son of Baker Oregon and Bob Brown and son of Ogden were weekend guests of Oscar Rawlings. Con Hampton of Ogden visited Oliver Choules.

Gilbert Cafferty Riverdale Lennis Smith Mel Brown Idaho Falls Ed Cole Herschel Hall Ririe T J Hall Lowell Cole Ogden Bob Mikesell Baker Dre Bob Brown Small Oscar Rawlings Con Hampton Oliver Choules

Franklin stake old folks party attendees and local visits

The report lists many residents including Mr and Mrs Charles Gilbert and Pres and Mrs Henry Rawlings at the Preston stake house old folks party. It notes helpers for lunch, relatives visiting in Ogden, Blackfoot fair attendance, and several youths leaving for the University of Idaho.

Franklin Bill Hyde Pres Henry Rawlings Gayle Smith Riverdale Ruth Rawlings Wm. Wiser Stockton Calif Blackfoot Pete Hyde Jim Cottle Arwen Larsen Oscar Rawlings E. Cole Bertha Cole Ray Hall Henry Drury Alma Choules Etna Gilbert Virginia Hazen Gilbert Brigham University of Idaho At Moscow Karen Hinckley Kliss Hinckley Lynn Johnson Bertha Whittle Logan Billy Hanna

Boy 12 Injured Eye In Sign Shooting Nearby

Wayne Johnson, age 12, suffered a painful eye injury when a .22 rifle fired at a sign post six and a half miles east of Preston. He was about 12 feet from the sign as Ralph Stowell, 15, fired. a nail in the sign shattered and a metal fragment entered the eye. Deputy Ray Fackrell investigated to determine the entering object.

Wayne Johnson Preston Wayne Ralph Stowell Ray Fackrell

Jay-C-Ettes Hold September Meeting at New Franklin Cafe

The Jay-C-Ettes met Monday night for a September gathering in the banquet room of the New Franklin cafe. President Venna Fackrell led the business session followed by a lamp shade demonstration by Mrs. Lucretia Maughan. Autumn flowers decorated the room and each member received a personal favor.

New Franklin Cafe Venna Fackrell Lucretia Maughan

Mrs. Maude Butters Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Maude Shumway Butters of Ogden Utah and formerly of Dayton died in a Salt Lake hospital Wednesday night after a lingering illness. Funeral services are set for Ogden Saturday at 10 am and in Dayton at 3 30 pm. She was born July 2 1886 in Clarkston Utah and is survived by her husband David Butters and many relatives including Milton LaRue Butters Logan and Mazell Johnson Beaver Dam among others. brothers and sisters listed.

Maude Shumway Butters Ogden Dayton Salt Lake Hospital Butters Clarkston David Butters Lucetta Archibald Sadie Dalley Milton LaRue Butters Logan Dorin Butters Lyman Butters Ralph Butters Mazell Johnson Beaver Dam Agnes Williams Weston William Shumway Preston Frank Shumway John Shumway Lucetta Thompson Garland Agnes Fife Brigham Isadore Owens Safford Ariz Dale Shumway Howard Shumway

Police Court Fines Listed for Various Speeding and Drunkenness

Leo C. Gamble paid $20 for speeding on Sept 13. Melvin R. Gilbert fined $10 for speeding Sept 15. William Ariel Hawkes fined $5 for driving over the fire hose Sept 15. Harley D. Taylor fined $5 for speeding Sept 16. Dale Rasmussen fined $50 for drunken and disorderly Sept 17. Jack Lundquist fined $25 for drunken and disorderly Sept 17. John Henry Lamb fined $13 for speeding Sept 18.

Leo C. Gamble Melvin R. Gilbert William Ariel Hawkes Harley D. Taylor Dale Rasmussen Jack Lundquist John Henry Lamb

Bridge Luncheon Honors Mrs Emily Craner in Palo Alto

Mrs Emily Craner of Palo Alto California was honored at a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs Frank Foss and Mrs Gwen Collier at the Foss residence. Bridge followed a dessert luncheon with Mrs O R Cutler winning high score, Mrs S S Packer out, Mrs George Paull consolation, and Mrs Craner taking the guest prize. Attendees included Mrs Calvin Foss Mrs Harold Olsen Mrs Herald Egbert Mrs J Sanford Mrs Bald Weaver Mrs Mahonri Larsen Mrs Joe Malmberg Mrs Tom Boyle and others.

Emily Craner Palo Alto Calif Frank Foss Gwen Collier Foss O R. Cutler S. S. Packer George Paull Craner Calvin Foss Harold Olsen Herald Egbert J. Sanford

Second Ward Plans Party Announcement

Parley Shaffer bishop of the second ward announces a ward party to be held Thursday September 27. All over 60 years of age widows and former members are invited. Dinner will be served at noon followed by a program.

Second Ward

Preston area personal notices recount travels and service families

Preston residents share two week vacations in California Oregon and Washington including visits with children and relatives. Many noted military assignments with Cottle Chisholm Alder Hansen Alder and Dean, Val Dean Alder serving in the medical corps and Army. Local illness and travel to Boise Tacoma Fort Lewis and Randolph Field are mentioned along with fishing trips on the Snake River.

Alfred Alder Colleen Verdan Hansen Boise Wetana Alder Veterans Hospital Northwest Tacoma Steve Holliday Deloy Hansen Val Dean Alder Fort Lewis Wash Army Navy Val Dean Wetona Medical Corps

Preston Baseball Team Thanks Local Supporters

Preston baseball managers Leo Mockli and John Curly Woytke thank spectators sponsors and local groups for 1951 season efforts. They note 10 wins in 14 games and praise radio broadcasts crediting Godfrey Hardware Preston Supply Hugh Nielsen Harold Allen Ernie Britenbeker and Harry Whitner's pool hall. The club ends season with a supper.

Leo Mockli John “Curly” Woytke Preston Ball Club Godfrey Hardware and Electric Preston Supply Co Hugh Nielsen Harold Allen Ernie Britenbeker Harry Whitner Preston Citizen Preston City Recreation Committee

Martha Hatch Cannon Dies in Hanford Plane Crash

Martha Hatch Cannon 28 of Long Beach Calif daughter of Mrs Annie Hatch and the late Ezra Hatch formerly of Franklin was killed in a two week old airplane crash near Hanford Wash during a cross country practice flight. The student pilot and instructor also perished while Earl D Terry 23 survived with serious injuries. The four were on a night flight from Compton to earn commercial pilot licenses when the crash occurred about 5 30 a m after taking off at 4 a m.

Martha Hatch Cannon Long Beach Calif Annie Sant Hatch Ezra Hatch Franklin Hanford Wash Compton Cannon Earl D. Terry

Welcome Home Party Planned at Whitney

A missionary welcome home party will be given Saturday night in the Whitney ward for Reed Roberts and Alton Larsen who have recently returned from Holland. They live with Mr and Mrs James Chadwick and Mr and Mrs M G Larsen. The evening features a program and dance starting at 8 o clock.

Whitney Ward Reed Roberts James Chadwick Alton Larsen M. G Larsen Holland

County Rural Youth Feature Grace Session at Grace High

Earl McEntire leads a rural youth panel discussion at Grace High School as part of the Caribou County Farm Bureau meeting. Participants include Jocelyn Beckstead Carol McEntire Doyle Tanner Reed McEntire and moderator Garth Eames. Carol McEntire sings a vocal solo.

Earl McEntire Caribou County Farm Bureau Grace High School Jocelyn Beckstead Carol McEntire Doyle Tanner Reed McEntire Garth Eames Franklin County The Farm Bureau

Susan Harris Taylor Dies Here at 82 in Preston

Susan Harris Taylor 82 of Preston died Saturday afternoon at a daughter’s home after a three year illness. Born June 22 1869 in Kaysville Utah she was married to William Rosel Taylor on November 2 1892 in the Logan LDS temple. She lived in Fairview Treasureton Winder and Preston and was active in LDS Primary and Relief Society. Survived by husband and ten children thirty five grandchildren thirty seven great grandchildren a brother three sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Franklin stake tabernacle with burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Susan Harris Taylor Preston J. D. Moser Kaysville Joshua Ann D. Whitesides Harris William Rosel Taylor Logan LD S Fairview Treasureton Winder Alsinus Wells Twin Falls Alene Moser Lavon Taylor Ervon Taylor Eldon Taylor Elizabeth Moser Ogden Joshua H. Taylor Clifton Thelma Roberts Idaho Falls Eva Miles Blackfoot

Extension Class To Begin Monday

An extension class in Comparative Culture starts next Monday at 4 15 p m in the Jefferson school library. Several instructors and foreign students from USAC will aid in making the course engaging. Three credits available or it may be audited. Future schedule to be decided at the first meeting. For more information contact Alice Steers.

Jefferson School USAC Alice Steers

Mrs Bowles Returns to Biloxi After Month at Mother's Home

Mrs. Kelly Bowles daughter of Mrs. Sam Page returned to Biloxi Mississippi Sunday after spending the past month at her mother's home.

Kelly Bowles Sam Page Biloxi Miss Bowles

Farmer Seeks Drainage and Irrigation Layout Work

A farmer requests drainage irrigation and land leveling work this fall and urges jobs be done right or not at all. He notes earlier SCS projects on previously worked fields failed during irrigation and stresses farmers should schedule closely with the district and local contractors. He adds farmers should stake fields or have local contractors stake and develop land leveling and drainage plans.

SCS Choules

Franklin Gun club to stage Kross Roads Kapers show

Franklin Club invites talent for the Kross Roads Kapers show including a tiny tot popularity contest for children under six. Mrs. Marshall at the Johnson hotel offers complete details on prizes and entry information for interested participants.

FFA Judging Teams Travel to Blackfoot Show

The Preston livestock team consisted of Darrell Greaves John LeFevre and Fenton Larsen. The dairy team included Darrell Greaves Tony Knudson and Morris Gregory. Instructor William Craner accompanied the group to Blackfoot.

Falls Filer Preston Darrell Greaves John LeFevre Fenton Larsen Tony Knudson Morris Gregory William Craner Blackfoot

Talent Finals Continue With Judges and Winners

The talent finals listing contestants includes Joseph Seeley Carol McEntire Nile Hansen Mary Kerr Mordell Nielson Renee Buxton Blaine Larson Alice Moser Jane Martin with winners already announced. Judges assisting include Norma Crabtree Frank Parker De La Mar Palmer Lynn Bright Fred Bingham and Lourena Benson.

Ley Joseph Seeley Carol McEntire Nile Hansen Mary Kerr Mordell Nielson Renee Buxton Blaine Larson Alice Moser Jane Martin Norma Crabtree Frank Parker de la Mar Palmer Lynn Bright Fred Bingham Lourena Benson

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