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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1965
Page
1
Merle G Hyer of Lewiston feeds about 10 000 lambs a year in Northern Utah and Southeastern Idaho. The Utah Farmer notes his 40 plus years in the business, his efficient method, and savings from fattening on salvaged wastes rather than costly pellets.
At the Oneida Stake Conference the theme focused on the home with Elder Paul H. Dunn urging dedication to the church and describing his father as foundational. Other speakers included Elder Christensen, Mrs. Anna Hart, and stake leaders who urged home evenings and self mastery, while noting Easter reflections and youth remarks.
Knife and Fork club members will hear Heenan Elliott of Sherman Oaks California on Saturday April 10 at the Franklin County courthouse. Elliott, a veteran platform speaker, has addressed audiences nationwide and often substitutes for notable figures on the platform.
Chief Blaine Taylor reports a break in through the front door padlock and clasp were damaged with a bar and an ax from the store rack. A safe was not opened and nothing else was taken. The ax was returned. Earlier in the month a flashlight was stolen from the cooperative. Police and sheriff’s office investigate.
The General Priesthood meeting of the Annual LDS conference will be broadcast by direct wire to the Oneida Stake house Monday. The session will begin at 7 p.m. and serves the Oneida Franklin Benson and Portneuf stakes.
Patison Delos Griffeth died March 29 at the Golden Man or Treing home in Kearns. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Franklin Stake house. He was born Oct Gah and was the son of George A. Griffeth and Mary Elizabeth Thurman. He married Clare Mendenhall Perkins on June 28, 1911 in Logan. Survivors include one son Ewen D. of Preston and six daughters. He attended Hyde Park and Fairview schools, Oneida Stake Academy, served a mission to New England States, and held roles in LDS activities. Viewing at Webb Funeral home Thursday evening and Friday morning. burial in Dayton cemetery.
A self service car wash unit renews its dispenser to spray water and soap. The system now delivers cleaning fluids efficiently. Local users report faster washes and easier operation at the facility.
A meeting for prospective summer drivers will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Preston High School auditorium. Warren Wilde, the instructor, urged all who plan to take the course to attend and bring birth certificates or another proof of age.
The Farmers Home Administration approved a 191 200 loan to the Veterans Grazing Association, a non profit of ten rural families, to acquire 1600 acres and develop grazing for about 800 cattle. Max Hanson announced the loan. officers include Reid Hoggan as President and Don Westover as Vice President. Funds and cost sharing finance land purchase, fencing, watering facilities, and related improvements. The note will be sold to a private lender and insured by FHA, with a 40 year repayment.
A mechanical gopher control device will be demonstrated at Stewart Buttar's in Linrose at 1 30 p m Friday. The unit creates an artificial burrow to intercept gopher burrows and deposits poisoned oats every eighteen inches. Burrows occur roughly every thirty feet and the system can be used in alfalfa fields or other infested areas. The bait material costs about 35 cents per acre.
A Preston area group urged fast completion of Highway 34 from Preston to Soda Springs at a Boise meeting with Idaho State Highway Commission members and local officials. The push cites growing traffic from Soda Springs industry expansion and a projected 300 new-area families, stressing the road’s role in regional recreation and reduced travel time.
Game Association Books Biologist Robert Sherwood, in charge of habitats in Southeastern Idaho, will speak at a Franklin County Fish and Game meeting on April 5 at 8 p.m. in the Preston Elks lodge. Films will be shown and refreshments served after the meeting, per president Bill Hobbs.
Tim Brennen executive secretary of the Idaho Retailers Association will speak at a Preston meeting in the Pop N Pins dining room on April 8. Rulon Dunn arranged the event and invited the public to attend urging retailers to participate.
The Preston High School Future Homemakers of America donated $15 to the Franklin County Opportunity School in Preston. The funds were raised by members through various activities.
Mrs. Marguerite Peggy Lindquist becomes Home Economist for Utah Power and Light Company Preston Division. She earned a home economist degree from Utah State University, did graduate work in Home Management Education in 1964 65, and is married to Kenneth O Lindquist of Logan Utah with four children. She plays organ piano sewing interior decor and has served in the LDS church as artist and as a director in Cache Stakes.
Diane Noyes daughter of Mr and Mrs Von D Noyes died Wednesday after a short illness in Preston hospital. She was 14 born March 10 1951 in Preston. She is survived by two brothers Stephen and David and two sisters Marion Lumbreras Edith. Viewing Friday evening and Saturday until service at Third Ward Chapel Preston with burial in Preston Cemetery.
Sixteen students from Franklin County are enrolled at Idaho State University this semester as total enrollment reaches 3,830 students.
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