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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1955

Page

12

Olivérson to Return from Korea After Duty Year

Gary Oliverson will arrive home this week from Korea where he has been stationed. He left Korea September 3 for Japan to be processed out, then sailed to the United States. Oliverson joined the air force in January 1954 and trained at Lackland AFB. He later studied bombs at Lowry AFB in Denver before a 12 day leave. He received a promotion to airman second class in Korea and will go to Bunker Hill Indiana with a 26 month assignment, his wife accompanying him.

Gary” Oliverson Korea Japan States Oliverson Air Force San Antonio Tex Lackland’ Air Force Base Denver Lowry’ Afb Bunker Hill Dnd

Mrs. Mabel Atkinson Wins Writing Prizes

Mrs. Mabel Atkinson of Day ton won in the 1955 Ada Mohn Landis contest as one of 18 winners. Her two manuscripts Men Are What Their Mothers Make Them and Why Grocer Hansen Said No will be included in a national WCTU book for use in declamation contests radio programs and speeches promoting alcohol education. Atkinson was the lone Idaho winner among entries from several states.

Mabel Law Atkinson Dayton Glenn G. Hays Evanston National Women’s Temperance Union Hansen Ada Mohn- Landis WCTU Atkinson Idaho

Seminary Officers Chosen for West Side Logan Unit

The West Side Seminary under new principal Sterling Stephens reports an enrollment of 103 and smooth operation. Officers elected include Clark Viehweg as president Robert Schwartz first counselor Keith Brimhall second counselor Jane Olsen secretary, chosen by Oneida and Franklin stakes presidencies. Students’ council includes Marie Waddoups Wanda McCulloch Crandall Petersen Darrell Schwanenveld Norma Jean Archibald Dennis Winward. Stephens, a USAC graduate, moved from Logan to Dayton with wife Rhea Hymas and three daughters Genee Cheryl Jackie.

West “Side LDS “Seminar Sterling ; Stephens Donald’ H ‘Bradford Logan ‘Seminary Stephens Clark Viehweg Robert Schwartz Keith Brimhall Jane Olsen Oneida Franklin’ Stakes Schwartz Karl ‘Cutler Seminary Marie, Waddoups Wanda McCulloch Crandall Petersen Darrell ‘Schwaneveldt Norma Jean Archibald Dennis Winward USAC Dayton Logan Rhea Hymas GeNee Sherry Jackie

Eastside P T A Planning Meeting Reported

Eastside P TA Council held a planning and get acquainted meeting last Thursday afternoon at the high school. Mary Bergquist presided, officers listed include Vilate Weaver vice president W H Simmons second vice president Thella Ware secretary and various high school Jefferson and Central PTA officers named with presidents and secretaries. The groups then separated to plan the year’s program.

Eastside P-Ta Mary Bergquist Franklin and Stinietan PTA Donna. Dursteler LaVere Sorenson Douglas Corbridge Mink - ‘Creek Rodney Jensen Jessie Erickson Allen Christensen Riverdale Marve .- Packer Sherman - Woolf Calvin Forsgren Secre

Poages Host Overnight Guests in Longmont and Preston

Mr and Mrs Robert E Poage of Longmont Colorado were Tuesday overnight guests of his brother and Mrs Donald L Poage of Preston. The fragmentary notice notes hospitality and family ties between the Poage households as part of a social column item.

Robert ‘E. Poage Longmont, Colo Donald L. Poage Preston

School Time Cameras For All Your Back To School Pictures

The school year returns and families prepare for photos of kids at homework, pageants, and school activities. A simple box camera with flash can capture indoor or outdoor shots, making juniors official class and Scout troop photographers as school days begin.

Joan van Guilder

West Side Pirates Triumph Over Paris Eleven in Homecoming

West Side Pirates beat Paris Eleven 46 to 12 at the Paris homecoming game. Richard Hobbs and David Balls scored multiple touchdowns while Jack Jee and Scott Bergeson contributed long runs and key plays.

Paris West Side Pirates Richard ‘Hobbs Clark Sears David Balls Jack Jee Scott Bergeson Richard Hobbs Jerry Johnson West Side Jee Porter Bergeson Hobbs

DeLoy Keller Amoses Keller Born in Mink Creek

DeLoy Amos Keller was born June 9 1932 in Mink Creek to Emanuel and Mildred Keller. He recently returned from a two and a half year LDS mission to the Hawaiian Islands and is survived by several siblings residing in Preston Ogden Bountiful Washington D C and Mink Creek.

DeLoy Amos Keller Mink Creek Emanuel Mildred’ Bennett Keller Hawaiian Islands Chis Creek Farren’ Keller Curtis. Keller Hugh Keller Preston Beulah Bechstead Ogden Palmer Keller Aletha Partish Bountiful Dallas

New FHA Chapter Installed by Girls at West Side High

A new Future Homemakers of America chapter was established at West Side High School. Karen Hui, president, led a program titled It's in the Book with Grace Grace and Grace girls performing, and Marva Hollingsworth giving a talk. Members discussed qualifications to attend the Eastern Idaho State Fair and listed several attendees including Kathryn Sparrow and Reneé Bingham.

Karen Hui Preston Marie Orme Marva Hollingsworth Dante Idaho Kathryn Shirlee ‘Sparrow Clara Bowden Reneé ‘Bingham Caro Tanner RaNaé Fe Margaret ‘Beutler Pits Carmen

Morrison stationed in Berlin with U S troops

The article notes 20 year old Kendrick Morrison, son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Saboriso, entered Brigham Young University, trained at Fort Ord California, and arrived overseas in April as a rifleman with U S troops stationed in Berlin at the end of World War II era.

Obituary of Pocatello Resident with Lodge Roles

The obituary notes the death of a Pocatello resident born February 25 1884 in Chicago to George W. and Ebizs Maine Johnson. He married Edna An Holland on December 1 1905 and moved to Pocatello in 1919. He served as past master of Portneut lodge 18 A F and A M past secretary of carpenters local 1258 and building trades council. Survivors include his widow George R of Pocatello Wilfred of Phoenix and Mrs Weber of Preston two brothers and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Jasper Havens at the family home.

George IV Jonnsdh Tfi Wal Weber Sr Preston Vearpenters Building Trades ‘Council George Pocatello Wilfred Phoenix Ariz Weberiof Jasper Havens

Two Teenagers Reported In Property Damage Case

Readers learn of a juvenile incident involving property damage estimated at 400 dollars and the destruction of a 1954 model car. The report continues from page 1 with phrases about power poles and dust as witnesses describe the events and stakes.

Valentine Returns to Moscow After Visit

Preston Valentine, who had been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs E H Valentine, returned to Moscow Tuesday to resume his studies at the University of Idaho after a two week stay with them.

Wayne “Valentine Moscow University ‘of Idaho E. H. Valentine

Community Notes From Fairview and Nearby Areas

Fairview residents report family gatherings and visits to Ogden for John Hall in hospital. Local trips include Canyon gathering for Hazen Gilbert’s kin and weekend visits by Dewayne Mitchell and others. Attendees at Blackfoot state fair and Preston quilting event noted. Harriet Hall travels to Ogden for husband in hospital.

Myrle Ogden John Hall Scott Wiser Blackfoot Vern Hinckley Merlin Gilbert Brigham~ City Oscar ‘Rawlings Les Cole Urwen Larsen Alma Choules Henry. Drury Darrel .Drury Trya .Larsen Preston Allie Bodily Harriet Hall Joan’ Merrill Baby Seattle

Geddes Wedding and Visiting Guests Gather in Salt Lake

Mr and Mrs Dale Geddes wed at Salt Lake Temple on Friday with families including Geddes and Christensen attending. Carl Webster visited the Geddes home Saturday and joined the reception. Guests also included Lewis Petty Swen Lake Will Petty Arnold Jorgensen and daughter from Po.

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Community Notices Share Family Visits and School News

Local residents report visitors from Provo and Canada at church services and a junior Sunday School talk. Salt Lake City trips include Arlene Miles entering business college September 19 and family visits with the Mineer and Lodder households. Eastern Idaho State Fair attendees included Geddes and Olsen families, while Banida weekend visits involve Christensen and others.

Rastiortereme Ss Bees Catello Agate Franklin Ray” ‘Croshaw James Dean Provo Jnr Marcus Gregersen Thern Lowe Lorraine Miles Renae Gregresen Auvi Cecil Miles Arlene Miles Salt. Lake City Arthur Mineer Salt ‘Lake City Ronny Lodder David Hugh'j Geddes Fred Lind Ronany Cheryl ‘Geddes Frederic Gregersen Blaine Olsen Banida Ogden Pent Joe Christensen Granite

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