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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1951

Page

2

County agent proves three year test on chemical post treatment

County Agent Roberts reports a three year fence post test near Preston showing pentachlorophenol treated posts lasting substantially longer than untreated ones. Treated posts show sound condition after 15 years if climatic conditions hold, while untreated posts decay. The study notes lower annual cost per post for treated wood and references a preservation booklet and local pentachlorophenol availability.

Daniel Roberts Roberts Preston Cthe Idaho

Cafeteria Menu Fragments for Week

Readable lines show a weekly cafeteria list with beef rolls, sausages, vegetables, bread and butter, pudding, and fruit options. Days Monday through Friday include items like beef roll with cranberry and buttered bakery items, green peas, apricots, beans, tomato soup, orange pudding, grapefruit slices, and milk.

Congratulatory birth notices from multiple families

A collection of birth announcements listing parents and newborns. Included are GaDell and Dale Roney with a boy born March 1, Dale and Alice Pred with a girl born March 20, LaRay Talbot with a boy born March 20, Zeldon J Christensen with a boy born March 1, Bill Mendenhall with a boy born March 16, Royce Fuhriman with a boy born March 20, Allen Christensen with a girl born March 26, and Sheldon Rawlings with a girl born March 15.

Scout Circus Set for April 20 at USAC Fieldhouse

The Cache Valley Boy Scout Circus, the third in the series, will be held April 20 in the Utah State Agricultural College Fieldhouse. More than 3,000 scouts and scouters from the valley council are expected to participate with the theme We Watch. Prof. Ben Van Shaar heads publicity and Prof. Carlton Cline heads tickets and finance.

A. George Raymond Caché ‘Valley’ Council The Boy Scouts~ of America Cache Valley Utah State’ Agricultural ‘College Cache Valley Council tLunsaker Usac Ben “van. Shaar Dean Carlton Clmsee Boy ‘Scout

Community notices of visits and family events in Downey area

Long list of local visits and gatherings around Downey Idaho and nearby towns. Mentions Hendricks, Abbott, Merrill, and Gambles visiting relatives in Ogden Rockland Pocatello and Lewiston. Reports include PTA meeting attendance, a funeral, Easter visits, and a birth notice for Mr and Mrs Merrill. Also notes army tour and a hospital birth in St Anthony.

Hendricks Idaho Falls Vern Kay Pocatello Jim Erma Mige Abbott Jack Harker Hiome Ogden Maay Peslask Cate ‘Gamble Wwiston L. Edgars Merrill37 Loyd Smith Dave “Kendall Carma Lou Oxford Ogden Harvey Belvoir Virginia Lloyd California Fort Lawton Wash James Abbott Cluff’ Petty PTA Downey Rockland Edward ‘Millard Grant Wanda Carlson Red’s Cafe Lamoreaux Earl W. L Carlson Horme Bart Heckert Carol Lee Tamara Jackie Lin Tom Bloxham Lewis Merrill BYU Ais Irs Toya U.S. Army Arma Merlande Gambies Hig George Gambies Mta Jamés Brent Elise Isabelle’ Pearce George Hyde Willis Brim Sta.” A Thelma Gambles Sewing ‘Club Virgean Knudson Barbara Gambles Preston Lucy “Allen Alda Merrill Fay elen _Gambles Doris Nora Khy Pearl Saturda Gorning Breas Betty Salt Lake Loyal St. George Margaret Rulon Burton Bill Harris Salt’ Lake City Vand Bill_Nielsen Vera Nielsen Wilda “Rasmussen A ‘Bennett Ruth McGregor San Diego Paul’ Adams Glencoe Agnes “Jepsen Janice’ Andreasen Clara White FFA Grace High School Val Gean Andreasen Larry Orr Barnell Beterson Cleveland Leland Panter Charles Thatcher Shirley ‘Titensor Cove Leland’Panter Fred Anderson Donald Clegg Sacrament Charolett Johnson Fred “Anderson Dean Megan Cher Bruce, Lowe Franklin Maynard Andreasen LaFaun Johnson Fred Johnson Grace Keith lRomie Glen” ‘Palmer Rulon E Burton Bess Boise Glen Jerisen Leland

Dayton social party and conference notes from era

A Dayton gathering honors relatives with a horse warming event and family display. Attendees include Buttars, Call, Johnson, Archibald, and others from Ogden, Logan, Beaver Dam, Weston, and Clifton. Oneida stake conference features Oscar A Kirkham as principal speaker with music by Dayton ward choir and readings by Don Dalley.

Dalley Ralph Buttars Lester Downey Clyde Clifton Glenn James Dayton Oneida Stake Oscar Kirkham Salt Lake Dayton Ward Ann Hansen Irene’ ‘B. Schwartz Don .Dalley Kathleen Griffeth Lucetta Archibald Donald Bradford Olsen Nelson Marine Korra Verl Sadia Ada Xyas-Sené Davios Biascaud Eae Lips Candis Cotimenk Ted T Sinclair Dhs Joe Vien

Grace ward program and community notices

Reading program details from Grace ward include scripture reading and talks on teen behavior and desire. Many local residents like Arlen Meacham Duane Belton Tia Mae Berhstead Glen Johnson Jo Ann Adams and Beverly participated. various visits to relatives and church activities are listed with names and places across Swan Lake Preston and Grace areas.

Semini Land Ward Esate Arlen Meacham Duane Bleton Tia Mae Berhstead Glenf Johnson Jo- Ann Adams Beverley Val Dean Fred Anderson Calvin‘ Kingsbury A. P. Allen Swan Lake Owen Andreasen Wm. Turner California DeLos Bell Mink Creek Parentts Leland Panter Pocatello Dana Campbell Lucy, Ann Arena Drv. Adams Ss. Paigid Banise Mound Valley Clydé’ Condie Bill Condie Grace Harris Lorin Panter Reed ‘McGregor Preston James “Beveridge LaFaun Johnson Vera’ ‘Nielsen Freeman Rasmussen Chesterfield Bert. Nielsen Mildréd ’ Smith

Beehive Girls Easter Party Led by Helda Gregerson

An Easter party was held Saturday night with the Beehive girls preparing and serving the meal under Helda Gregerson. Attendees included Opal Swann, Dianne and Jannet Gregerson, Arlene Miles, and Mrs Elsie Christensen visiting in Pocatello. Primary officers Anna Swann, Sarah Geddes, Goldie Christensen, and Dorothy Miles attended the Preston meeting.

Helda. Gregerson Opal ‘Swann Dianne Jannet Gregerson Arlene Miles Elsie Christensen Egan Pocatello Glen Lowe sHugh J. ‘Geddes Preston Anna Swann Sarah’ Geddes Goldie Christensen Dorothy Miles

Sundasey Week Sees Local Gatherings and Obituary Notes

A fragmented dispatch notes social events and a funeral in a small community. Mentions Roy Taylor Keith Taylor and Ruth Warde singing at a service for Ida Ann Hedig. Names include Ogden Mapleton Downey and Catello, with references to Nealson and Henderson families. Obscure dates and locations hint at a late 19th or early 20th century era.

Hett Jis Tileste Roy Taylor Ogden Encchi Neilson Keith ‘Taylor Mapleton Pocatello Williams Downey Aled Erwin Henderson Ruth. Warde Beck Ton Ida’ Ann. Hedig

Prestony C Phone No 8 Retes Doe

A fragmented note appears to reference a Prestony C phone number and an individual named Doe. The partial text offers no clear context or event details.

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