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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
15
An announcement invites Franklin county residents to thoroughly study the school plan proposals. A public hearing is scheduled for Saturday April 10 at 8 pm in the Preston high school auditorium. Officials believe informed study will show the proposal benefits all county children. Further hearing details appear elsewhere in the paper.
Lyie Taylor defeated Rankovich in a tense boxing match despite Rankovich's early clinching. Sports editor John Mooney notes Taylor controlled exchanges late, delivering body blows and outpunching Rankovich in the final rounds as the crowd booed the decision.
Mrs Evers explains two injections the second in year one and boosters each year. Children under five need only two injections. The school health program covers smallpox and scarlet fever and will add typhoid shots. Central school will start typhoid inoculations Friday.
Residents attend at 2 o clock in Dayton ward hall to hear Professor Peterson discuss causes effects and recommended action to understand the erosion issue.
The conference emphasized service in daily life with Elder Moyle and local leaders offering practical guidance. Mr and Mrs Ezra Hollingsworth and family left for Terreton to establish a new home this week.
The American Legion and Matchmaker Chatterton stage eight bouts in the high school gym with Buddy Washington facing Al Romero in an eight round welterweight clash. Other fights include Tommy Fair vs Sonny Kelly, Benny Saddler vs Manuel Fingh, Rocky Arga vs Jackie Wilson, plus a four round undercard. Special guests Keith Nuttall Henry Armstrong Brigham City will attend. First bout at 8 30.
Early Tuesday a Salt Lake City stolen auto was found in Preston after Sgt Harold Campbell apprehended a 16 year old youth. Charles H. Logan of Fort Smith Arkansas confessed to driving the vehicle into Preston and is being held for Salt Lake City officers.
Mrs. M H Stokes of Lewiston visits daughter Mrs Carol Haworth and family. Franklin ward drive begins April 1 led by Grace Robinson and assistants to gain ward support. A birthday club social for Lowe sisters is reported at Mrs Bertha Johnsons with four honorees receiving gifts. Estray sale notice lists a buckskin colt in Dayton Idaho. sheriff E L Hansen sets sale for April 12 at Glen Bingham ranch with cash bid.
For sale listing with Monarch kitchen range and 20 ton first crop alfalfa. Also F-12 Farm air tractor with carry-on plow. Inquiries to 159 West 11st North St Preston or contact Geo. E. Alder via phone 399-R1.
Sugar company officials say beet growers can expect continued good prices under wartime protections. They anticipate beet acreage expanding next year and allotments based on the most recent farm acreage history to maximize 1948 plantings.
Memorial services were held for Boyd on April 7 1945 at Preston. The obituary mentions Ina Denson Lewiston Reed Lewis Jerome and Mrs Betty Jean Inglet Seattle as associated persons.
Families from Preston Logan Pocatello Clifton and Weston visited local residents over the weekend. Several households hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Jay Baker and family and Mr and Mrs Warren Venetmon. Drew Anderson and Dick Fisher are ill with mumps. Miss Trillis Fisher stayed with Elma Buttars.
Residents report several travel updates and social visits. Mr and Mrs Tom Hatch traveled to Pocatello on business. Dave Reese and family plan relocation to Wales Utah. Howard Goodwin and Ray Goodwin along with Mamie Reese and her sons joined Easter at the Goodwins' home.
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