Frank Vernon Preston, son of William A. and Annie Preston, was born near North Loup, Nebr., on Sept. 20, 1898. He passed away at Gothenburg Memorial Hospital on May 31, 1969, at the age of 70 years, 8 months, and ten days.

When Frank was a few years old his famly moved to Farnam. He attended the Farnam School and grew to manhood there. He was a barber in Farnam for 51 years.

He married Elsie Violet Stinnette on June 24, 1924, at Norton, Kansas.

His parents, three sisters, three brothers, and an infant daughter preceded him in death.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Elsie; his son, William; granddaughter Terilyn, and grandson, Tandy of El Cajon, California; one niece, three nephews, and a host of friends.

Music was provided by Mrs. Charles Davis, David Banks, and Mrs. Clarence Oberg.

Pallbearers were Ralph Clement, Max McNickle, Orvale Widick, Ralph Parker, Vern Brouillette, and Wayne Williams.

Services were held at the Farnam School Auditorium, Tuesday, June 3rd at 2:00 p.m., and interment was in the Farnam cemetery.

The Gothenburg Times