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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1951
Page
1
An obituary fragment notes the death of George Bert Smith, aged 42, with garbled lines about his passing Wednesday evening. The text references a library and other unclear details, reflecting a damaged OCR page from a 19th century newspaper.
Fragmented OCR hints at scheduling for April with county mentions and names such as Shen Se Sineet Eis and igor Bote. The text includes disjointed references to counties, elections or meetings, and unclear terms like Demnesk and Mere 5. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable.
A brief note describes Preston preparing for a radio broadcast covering Stade on Madcaal. The fragment mentions Bunty and several plays leading to a radio reduction, indicating ongoing sports radio coverage.
The annual report shows ongoing dairy herd improvements led by the Franklin County Dairy Herd Improvement Association. Key figures include a 472.1 pound cow noted as exceptional and efforts in breeding and selection. Leonard Lund presides, with L A Davis as secretary treasurer and Suel Iverdoels as supervisor, among directors Dorrel Rovers Ernest Péutler Vern Telbone and others.
Vivian Meils reports a Monday evening column from Salt Lake City highlighting a farm bureau sponsored event. Gaylord Larson leads the discussion on communism and national policy with emphasis on unity and defense of the land and country bonds.
A 5 death Friday evening occurred when a boy named David Thatcher, son of Charles Anderson, was run down by a tractor near Anderson. He was rushed to a hospital where he died. investigation and details are incomplete due to damaged text.
Fragments describe a telephone system and urban links with references to routes, stations, and modernization efforts. Mentions of districts like Sesto and Boyton suggest a study of city wiring and communication improvements amid urban growth.
Officials emphasize public health in a county meeting addressing cancer risks and medical treatments. The discussion touches on Elavil, possible alternatives, and the broader impact on residents across several months and counties in the central states.
Report notes a group nicknamed Eagles or Waren willanes performing across regions. The act includes Ramshaw and Parsis Tyre with a show story of travel over 250000 miles and a noted appearance on Fred Aliens radio program. Continued on page five.
The Preston Chamber of Commerce committee chaired by Baur urges local merchants to participate in an upcoming event. Advertisements mention sponsors and catering, with plans featured by participating firms and agents. The notice indicates continued coverage on page ay.
The University of Idaho awards an honorary degree to William Craner at the Future Farmers of America banquet in Boise. Craner, a vocational agriculture instructor since 1930, served Sugar City and Moscow and mentored students in agriculture sports music and drama with his wife Grace. His motto: if you can't win make the other fellow do his best.
Aosten Qats and Igralion Alion participate in the Moteis event. The entry includes a note labeled Average and references a Bes A component.
A garbled OCR passage references an experiment station and service, mentioning vessels and measurements, but contains extensive misreadings. Core details are unclear, with scattered terms like tanker, 1040, and American references, lacking coherent context or identifiable individuals.
The article describes a competition in New York City sponsored by Boone and Coostiett club and held to promote American hunting trophies. It notes Shy i e Ts Won bys and Gl oy bos Vehe SNES oF securing top spots, with Rays mond' Beavorih taking second in the spronuhern division.
Saturday night in Pocatello two entries listed. Mrs C J Golf, also submitted to county, elected president of the district association. Mrs Tanner active in war bond drives and community work, widow with five children, deputy county treasurer, and pianist Dorothy Tanner Dunkley noted among family. Page continues.
During balloting at the annual meeting held Saturday in the Thatcher school house the directors were re elected. Walley and several others were named to new terms while replacements were chosen for the seats of Adams and Williams.
The Montpelier music department announces a piano contest on April 26 with two standout contestants and two weaker entrants. Grant and Anderson will judge the performances, with a hearing on the 27th for those not chosen.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a bee or protest reference and bureaucratic terms. Reading hints indicate a public governance or election context with unclear names, places, or dates. Unable to extract a clear event, party, or outcome from the fragments provided.
Officials report that the sugar plant has contributed to economic growth in Franklin county, supporting payrolls and county schools while offering student employment. Farmers seek sufficient acreages to keep operation feasible and commit to increasing contracted land in coming years.
Preston residents are urged to ensure they are registered to vote to exercise their rights in upcoming municipal and county elections. City Clerk Greaves will offer registration on Thursday Friday and Saturday April 19 20 and 21 from 9 am to 7 pm and 9 am to 1 pm on the final day.
Chambers announces a tour of erosion areas around Bear River starting Monday at 9 30 a m from Preston. Utah Power and Light Company manager and Cactus Valley Water Users group leaders will join as guides with Prof William Peterson directing and giving a project briefing at lunch.
A Preston County Cancer Society program on cancer awareness is scheduled for April 16 at 8 p.m. in the Preston High School Auditorium. Franklin County officials sponsor. A film will be shown and a physician will answer questions. Tickets are $8. The event seeks large attendance.
The Elks lodge reveals installation plans for tonight with a slate of officers including Knight Philip West, Lecturing Knight Nielsen, Secretary Condie, Trustee Bambrough, Treasurer Bowcutt, and others. Additional appointments list Roy Peterson Clarence Kendrick and Gene Curtis among new appointees.
Miss Idaho 1950 Norma Barton of Butley will be featured guest at the Preston Jay Cettes annual fashion show Friday April 27 in the high school auditorium. Local firms donate clothing. proceeds support welfare projects and hospital funds.
The report states McEntire has been assigned to the sixth air rescue squadron based at Harmon Field Newfoundland. He serves as a navigator on rescue aircraft in the United States Air Force air rescue service under the command of Mar Stansbury.
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