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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1958

Page

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District Court Starts Tuesday To Hear Cases

Sessions of the fifth judicial district court begin Tuesday with Judge Darwin D. Brown presiding. Three jury trials are scheduled including Idaho v Newt Hart at 10 a m Tuesday, Elsmore v Hess on Wednesday, and Pigg v Baker on April 10. A list of jurors for this term is also announced.

Fifth Judicial District Court Darwin D. Brown State of Idaho Newt Hart Jim Elsmore Fred Hess James J. Pigg Merle R. Baker Phenoi Edgiey Orson E. Baugh Dorothy Moser Jud Bowles Gerald Wright William FE. Crane John King, Jr Clarence Owens Fred Beins Ralph Mortensen Owen Sharp Stuart Geddes Elmer Sharp D. Ariel Nash Heber Taylor Glen Smith Vernon Sharp Sidney Biggs Rolen Bastian William J. Fryer Hyrum Smith Horace Wright Robert N. Acock Gene Paskins Lee Bergquist Mrs Vernon Jensen Warren Edwards Edgar J. Alder

County Commissioners Appoint Neff Boothe To Head Committee

At the March 10 meeting Franklin County commissioners appointed J Neff Boothe of Preston as general chairman of the Franklin County Beautification Committee for the Idaho centennial celebration of 1960. Boothe has led beautification efforts countywide and heads local garden clubs and fair board flower exhibits.

Board of County Commissioners Franklin County J. Neff Boothe Preston Idaho Boothe Flower and Garden Clubs Franklin County Fair Board

Local Teams Win Tourney in Preston

The Cache Valley Auction Co. basketball team won the second annual Preston tournament held last week in the high school gym. Native Lumber of Preston took second place and Dayton ward won the consolation. Eight teams competed Wednesday Thursday and Saturday with large crowds. First prize was a trophy from Cranney Chevrolet and 25 dollars. Second prize trophy from O P Skaggs and 15 dollars. Consolation winner received 10 dollars and a trophy from Johnson Drug.

Cache Valley Auction Co Preston Dayton Ward Cranney Chevrolet O. P. Skaggs Johnson Drug

The Ten Commandments at Grand Theatre Draws Crowds

Rex Crane of Franklin County Poultry Co op hints at leaving town after a mis-spelled ad. A reader praises Brad, nephew of the writer, as he nears the United States Naval Academy and to be Idaho YMCA Youth Governor in Boise next week.

Grand Theatre Jim Ward Rex Crane Franklin County Poultry Coop Rex Blackfoot Brad United States Naval Academy Annapolis Idaho Idaho Ymca Boise

Awards Presented As Week Climax In Oneida Community

The Oneida stake week closes with a turkey dinner and talent program. Honorary M men award goes to Bert W. Wingward Jr and honorary Gleaner award to Goldie Christensen, plus Golden Gleaner to Carma Geddes, presented by President Shirley Palmer. General chairman Tom Rowley.

M-men and Gleaner Oneida Stake Bert W. Winjward, Jr Goldie Christensen Carma Geddes Pres Shirley Palmer Tom Rowley

Carlson Singers to Appear on Mickey Hart Program

The Carlson Singers directed by Mrs. Elda Carlson will sing on KSG Sunday morning from 8 15 to 9 a m Their performance will air on Mickey Hart's music program as part of the morning schedule.

Carlson Elda Carlson KSG Mickey Hart

Preston Future Farmers Honor State FFA Degree in Boise

Preston FFA members Paul Bennett Russell Petterborg Richard Bodily Earl Meek and Stephen Noyes earned the State Farmer degree at the Idaho state convention in Boise March 27 to 29. Bennett also won the district Star Farmer award for outstanding projects in crops and dairy. The five were chaperoned by Brent Gamble Roger Howell and Lawrence Weeks with Orin Winn performing on stage and TV. Local advisor Lincoln A. Orme accompanied the group.

Paul Bennett Marion Bennett Winder Russell Petterborg Guy Petterborg Glendale Richard Bodily Lawrence Bodily Whitney Earl Meek Ben Meek Riverdale Stephen Noyes von Noyes Preston Southeastern Idaho Paul> Y Russell Petterberg Mix Ben Meek Stephen Noyés Moscow Boise Brent ‘ Gamble Roger Howell Lawrence ‘Weeks Orin Winn Orin FFA Lincoln A. Orme

Pack Trophy To Be Awarded Friday Night

The high school auditorium hosts the annual Pack trophy contest Friday at 8 PM. About 60 musicians perform the Block M March American Folk Rhapsody and Prelude and Fugue with Miss Julie Hammond as MC and soloists vying for the prize. Prof Andrew Gales will play violin and the high school band provides the dance music afterward. Previous winners listed include Douglas Palmer Larry Benson Johnny Bell and Elizabeth Owen.

Julie Hammond Andrew Gales USA Pack Don Pack Douglas Palmer Larry Benson Johnny Bell Elizabeth Owen

Russell W. Fryer Competes for Utah Teacher Honor

Eight Utah teachers compete in the Oscar for Teachers contest by the Utah Federation of Women’s Clubs and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Russell W Fryer of Dragerton represents the eastern district and is noted for teaching algebra and geometry, community service, and ongoing education.

Utah Utah Federation of Women's Clubs General Federation of Women’s ‘Clubs Aimong Russell W Fryer Dragerton W. J. Fryer Preston UFWC Salt Lake City GFWC Fryer Idaho State College University of Idaho Brigham Young University Carbon County Education Assn Moscow BYU Utah Education Assn National Education Assn East Price

Birth of Michael James Cutler in Fresno

Mr and Mrs Elvin Cutler announce the birth of their son Michael James on March 20 in Fresno California where Dr Cutler is interning. This is the couple's second child and Cheryl Lynn remains their daughter. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Elvin Cutler of Preston and Mr and Mrs Leo Clifford of Shelley.

Elvin Cutler Elvin Jim) Cutler Fresno Calif Cutler Michael James Cheryl Lynn Preston Leo Clifford Shelley

Priesthood Meeting Broadcast and Benson visit announced

A Saturday broadcast from the Mormon Tabernacle will reach Oneida and surrounding stakes starting at 7 p m All priesthood members are invited The Franklin County Farm Bureau plans a delegation to welcome Ezra Taft Benson Secretary of Agriculture at the Idaho state line Monday April 7 at 3 p m The group will tour Franklin and Preston schools and a 4 p m press conference will cover agricultural outlook Tickets are required for the press event and the banquet moves to 7 p m for the broadcast ending at 9 p m.

LDS Church General Conference Mormon Tabernacle Oneida Franklin Frank J. Gilbert Franklin County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Ezra Taft Benson Franklin County Idaho State Line Coty Farm Bureau I 1 Preston Chamber’ of Whitney Benson Preston High School Eastside West Side High School Beneson Tov Kermit Shumway Gilbert Frank J. Gilbert Ernest Eberhard, Jr Judy ‘Baur Flora Smith Amussen Oneida - Stake Academy Preston Utah State ‘Agricultural’ College Logan Ste British Isles Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day’ Saints Bright Young Uni

Easter Egg Hunt Promises City Park Fun on Saturday

The annual Easter Egg hunt is set for 10 a.m. in the city park sponsored by the Preston Jaycees and the Preston Chamber of Commerce with Merlin Austin as chairman. Age groups divide hunting areas and the Sego Milk Co. whistle starts the event. In Franklin County, Sheriff Ray Talbot and Judge Ben Swann warn of a rise in juvenile crime, citing recent break-ins and thefts involving youths ages 12 to 16 and several incidents around town and the Gold and Green Ball.

Preston Jay@ees Preston Chamber of Commerce Merlin Austin Sego Milk Co Ray Talbot Ben Swann Franklin Whitney Preston Talbot

Utah Power to Honor 45 Preston Employees Next Tuesday

Utah Power and Light plans a 1958 safety award banquet at the Preston courthouse to recognize 45 Preston area employees with long, injury-free service in hazardous jobs. Special merit goes to Oneida Station for 347000 man hours without lost-time injuries. R. M. Gordon to receive the award.

Preston Area Utah Power & Light Company Preston Cache Valley Idaho Ap&l George Bennett Edward L. Bowen Spencer C. Crookston Scott B. Dunlop Morgan D. Evans Myron R. Frederick Orson W. Hansen, Jr Warion W. Hansen Willard D. Hansen Harold L. Hathenbruck Earl W. Johnson Dean W. Merrill Rufus M. Nungesser Marion C. Perkins Donald H. Pinson Thomas C. Poole Kenneth Roberts Virgil T. Roholt Willard M. Smart Luke G. Smith Fred W. Spillman George R .Up

Couple Visits Relatives in Malad on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ace Beckstead visit Mary Burton and William L Beckstead in Malad on Sunday accompanied by Mrs Burton and the Becksteads.

Ace Beckstead Mary Burton Mr. Beckstead William L. Beckstead Malad George Burton

Two BYU Student Teachers Assigned to Local Schools

Miss Carolyn Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd A Bennett and Miss Karren Greaves daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul C Greaves of Preston have received BYU College of Education student teaching assignments. Bennett teaches at Adams School in the Logan district while Greaves teaches first grade at the Lark School in the Jordan district near Salt Lake City.

Carolyn Bennett Floyd A. Bennett Karren Greaves Paul C. Greaves Preston College of Education Brigham Young University Miss Bennett Adams Washington Canada Louisiana Florida New York New Jersey Connecticut Reed U.S. Air Force Mark Stanford University Salt Lake Alberta Dan Beverly Thes Bonnie Flora Beth of Columbia Bensons Tiwo LDS Church

Benson to Visit Franklin County Home Soon

Ezra Taft Benson, Secretary of Agriculture and Franklin County native, will visit Preston next Monday. The article traces Benson life from Whitney Idaho to University work, church leadership, and public service, noting his role in Washington and family details.

Ezra Taft Benson Franklin County Franklin Counity Dwight. D. Eisenhower Franklin County—Farm Franklin United ‘States Preston Mr. Benson Whit Provo Iowa State Ames Iowa State—College Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture University’, of California Benson University~of Idaho University—of Idaho—extension Division Idaho Cooperative Council National Council of Farmer Cooperatives

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