Irrigation group discusses Five Mile Creek erosion
A Dayton meeting of farmers and irrigation officials examined Five Mile creek soil erosion and possible remedies. Prof. William Peterson outlined three options dam construction or revegetation, with planting trees and grasses favored as most economical. A permanent committee was formed to pursue county action and seek extension service aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Five Mile Creek
Zat
William Peterson
Usac Extension Division
Jared’ Lewis
Peterson
George C. Welch
Pocatello
Soil Conservation Service
D. Ariel Nash
Albert Moser
Franklin County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Stewart Geddes
William J. Tanner
West Side Chamber of Commerces
Merce
Jared Lewis
A. W. Stevenson
L. B. Crane
Richmond
Cache Valley
Daniel Roberts
Extension Service
Farm Bureau Group
Farm Organization
Jake Choules
George Crockett
Wells McEntire
Dan Roberts
Dance Benefit Planned for Fire Victims at Franklin Church
A benefit dance to aid Wilford and Merle Stokes families after their home near Little Mountain burned last Thursday will be held Saturday night in the Franklin church recreation hall. Sponsored by the elders quorum, the event features two orchestras for dancers and invites all. The Stokes households suffered total loss of goods and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford
Merle Stokes
Franklin
Elders Quorum
Merle
Buddy Washington Wins by Knockout Over Al Romero
Buddy Washington dominated Al Romero in the main event of the American Legion boxing card. Romero fought gamely but Washington controlled the action, toying with Romero as punches wore him down. The welterweight from Pocatello left Romero exhausted before the towel came in at the sixth round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al “Romero
Buddy Washington
Legion ‘Boxing
Romero
Death of 14 year old Elna Byington at home
Elna Byington 14 daughter of Parley G and Mrs Elna Byington died Monday night at home after an extended illness. She was born Nov 4 1933 in Preston and attended local schools. Surviving: two sisters Rose Marie and Glee and grandmother Mrs Elna Hall of Preston. Funeral Friday 2 PM at second ward church. Friends may call Thursday evening and Friday until funeral. Webb Hendricks mortuary in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elna Byington
Parley G. Byington
Preston
Rose
Marie
Glee
Elna Hall
Second Ward
Webb-Hendricks Mortuary
License Sales Climb 554 Above Last Year in Franklin County
Franklin county license sales surged to 2969 by early this month, up from 2415 at the same deadline last year. Marlowe Funk, county assessor, notes increases across passenger cars, farm trucks, private trucks, and commercial trucks with the April 1 deadline this year versus April 15 in 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Marlowe Funk
Student Artists Offered Awards at High School Show
The Lions boys and girls committee sponsoring a student art contest at the high school invites all students to display work alongside local and state artists. Visiting judges will select honor pieces as Merlin Smith notes a revival of arts encouragement and a special section for hidden talents. Committee members Merlin Smith Ray Merrill Don Greaves Paul Greaves will assist entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Boys and Girls
Merlin Smith
Southern Idaho
Merlin’ Smith
Ray Merrill
Don Greaves
Paul Greaves
Deadline May 1 For Signing AAA Program Contracts
Woodrow Rasmussen, chairman of Franklin county ACA office, mails letters to farmers about the 1948 spring signup. Deadline is May 1. The 1948 AAA mirrors 1947 with minor changes in rates and practices. no payment for summer fallowing or harvest of seeds. Applications for 1947 payments should be signed soon so payments go out. Residents are urged to visit the office and sign a plan sheet to qualify for price support or possible future program phases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Rasmussen
Franklin County
ACA
Gfarmiers
Me Rasmussen
Owen Gibson Receives Idaho 1947 Forestry Leader Award
A 4-H meeting in the courthouse honors Owen Gibson as the outstanding Idaho 4-H forestry leader for 1947. Vernon Ravenscroft announces the Idaho white pine tree award, delayed in transit, to be presented on arrival. Certificates, slides, and refreshments conclude the program with elected participants and performers highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Franklin County
Idaho
Express
Daniel Roberts
Lucretia Maughan
Cancer Control Films Shown to Local Groups
Mrs. Estus Packer, county commander for the American Cancer Society, reports counties residents saw educational films on cancer control over the past two weeks. Films included Life Saving Fingers shown to ladies between sessions of Oneida stake conference, Traitor Within, and Choose to Live. Dr. David Cutler spoke on cancer control at a courthouse meeting on March 27. Franklin county field workers will visit homes in April seeking donations for research education and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estus Packer
American Cancer Society
Oneida’ Stake
Mate Tha
Iin
Evers
David Cutler
Franklin County-Field Army of the
Abstracting Film Adds Equipment And New Service
A new photographic recording machine photographs two county record pages on one square inch of film. The microfilm system will soon cover every courthouse record and keep films on file for quick access. Mr. Larsen notes the device speeds locating records and denies rumors about abstracting lands from Franklin to Bannock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oeston
Larsen
County Vaccination Effort Aids 2300 Heifers
Franklin County farm bureau and extension office led a stock vaccination program for 2300 heifers. Dr Nu S Howells assisted with vaccinations alongside county agents Daniel Roberts and Mr Larson. Weaker details note strong neighborhood cooperation and dairymen organizing farmer participation, with continuation promised on Page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bang
Franklin
Bureau
Daniel Roberts
Nu S . Howells
Larson
Public Hearing On School Reorganization Saturday
A public hearing on the school reorganization question is set for Saturday evening. Ward H. Alexander will attend as assistant director of state school reorganization. The session begins at 8 p.m. in the Preston High School auditorium. County Superintendent Marks Hart urged residents of Preston No 201 and other listed districts to attend and voice views on forming a new district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward H. Alexander
Preston, High
Marks Hart
Orig
Aaa
Franklins County
Tree
Mr. Hart
Hart
Preston
Franklin Independent
Whitney Common
East Side
Glendale
Mapleton
Fairview
Winder
Treasureton
Riverdale
Glenicoe
Mink Creek
Banida
Bits O Blarney Operetta Slated At Preston Junior High
Bits O Blarney a tight colorful operetta will be presented by Preston junior high one week from Friday night directed by Lyle Shipley and Lynn Bright with a cast over 100 students. The production features a student orchestra 24 dancers and a large team of volunteers led by Ruth Ella Evans Joyce Perkins and Mrs Steers. Leading roles include Yvonne Bartus Kay Christensen Grant Smith Hansen and Davis with accompanying names in the program. Curtain rises at 8 pm in the high school auditorium and admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Junior High
Lyle Shipley
Lynn Bright
Bright
Steers
Ruthella Evans
Joyce Perkins
Bits
Lois Myres
Ross Hansen
Gorden Campbell
LaRene Christensen
Laurel McEntire
Rolls
Yvonne Bartus
Kay Don
Christensen
Grant
Smith
Hanseen
Dem Avis
Local Camera Club to Meet Monday at Courthouse Basement
The Camera Club will hold its next regular meeting in the courthouse basement next Monday at 8 o'clock. The session will cover organizational business including officer elections and a general discussion, with a special program planned. The club aims to boost members' photography knowledge and technique through lectures, demonstrations, and courses inviting all skill levels.
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Te Camera Club
Beet Growing Contest for 4 H Boys by Sugar Company
Franklin Sugar Company sponsors a beet growing contest for 4 H and junior farmers ages 12 and up. Top yield on a measured acre wins cash prizes 25 20 15 with points for production costs preparation tops and good farming records. Entries require a contract photograph and detailed farming data plus an essay of up to 100 words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar
Franklin County Sugar Company
Jed
Lewis
Zam
Finak
Franklin Sugar Co
Fire destroys six room home near Franklin
A six room house owned by Mr and Mrs Wilford Stokes near Franklin was totally destroyed by a Thursday fire last week. Damage is estimated at 8000 to 10000 dollars. The fire was detected by son Joseph during evening chores. Flames started where electric wiring entered the house and water pumps failed due to wiring damage. All furnishings and clothing were lost. Merle Stokes and his wife and baby also lived in the home. Firefighters focused on saving the garage because fuel oil tanks lay underneath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Stokes
Franklin
Joseph As
Merle Stokes
Music Festival Set for April 27 at Franklin Stake House
A spring music festival will be held at the Franklin stake house on Tuesday night April 27. The program features folk songs from 14 foreign nations and neighbors with participants in traditional costumes. Mrs. Norma Crabtree and Mrs. Helen Dunker direct the music, starting at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Stake House
Norma Crabtree
Helen Dunker
Stake
Big Carnival Day Planned for April 7 at Preston
Preston merchants sponsor April Dollar Day featuring a band concert at 2 PM in the Wangsgaard Building on South State Street. Prizes include a bicycle, sugar, antifreeze, a rifle, a handmade quilt, and more. Booths, games, and bingo will offer prizes. tickets go on sale this Saturday at local stores through next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deitehey
Iepration Saturany-Apesite
Beinig
Preston Merchants
I. Wangsygaard
South State Street
Preston
Wangsgaard
Heart Ailment Fatal To Mrs Emily Gassman
Mrs Emily Gassman 78 died at home from a heart ailment. Funeral Tuesday in Weston chapel conducted by Bishop Maurice Tingey. Born December 20 1869 in Providence Utah daughter of Jacob and Annie E Mertz Zwifel. Married Otto Gassman March 6 1888 in Logan temple. Husband preceded her in death 18 years ago. Resident of Weston 64 years active church worker and secretary in primary organization. Survivors include seven children Rose Kofoed Ontario Oregon Otto Gassman Pres?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Chapel
Zwifel
Annie
Kofoed
Ontario
Ore
Otto Gassman
Gene Hansen Enlists in Regular Army for Three Years
Army recruiting officials report Gene A Hansen son of John M and Hanna Hansen has enlisted in the regular army for three years. He leaves today for basic training at Fort Ord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Hansen
ARMY
A. Hansen
John’ M
Hanna- Hansen
Fort -Ord
Combined Preston Night Rodeo and horse show planned
Contracts signed for the Famous Preston Night Rodeo and horse show to be held August 5 6 and 7. Rodeo producer R A Richter of Bozeman Montana will supply stock and personnel while the Monte Young carnival returns for evening entertainment attracting thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Richter
Mont
Will
Preston
Merlin Whittle
Rodeo
Mr. Richter
Monte Young
Rodeo Committee
R. A. Richter
Bozeman, Mont
Williams A
Davis
Dan, Swainston
Stanton M.hawkes
B. A. Crockett
A. L. Bambrough
Richter
Whittle
Iain
Mrs Hortense Smith Whitney Resident Claimed by Death
Mrs Hortense Maude Hunsaker Smith of Whitney died at home Wednesday at 12 20 p m after a two year illness. Born November 11 1900 at Bothwell Box Elder County Utah she was the daughter of J Albert and Annie Priest Hunsaker. She married Howard R Smith in August 1920 in the Logan temple and lived in Whitney the past year. She previously lived in Cleveland 17 years and Treasureton 10 years and was active in the LDS church as Relief Society secretary block teacher at Treasureton and Primary secretary at Cleveland for eight years. Surviving are her husband four sons and several daughters. Continued on page 107.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortense Maude Hunsaker Smith
Whitney
Smith
Bothwell
Boxelder County
J. Albert
Annie Priest Hunsaker
Howard’ R. Smith
Logan * Temple
Shad
Cleveland
Treasureton
LDS ‘Church
Relief Society and
Block
Phyrt
Lunch Workshop on School Lunch Programs Held
Thelma Teesfield will supervise a Saturday morning workshop at Jefferson School lunch room at 10 a.m. to showcase the state school lunch program. Demonstrations films and talks will inform interested community members about preservation and improvements to school lunch offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma
Teesfield
Jefferson School
Idaho
Lund
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As. Leeeeeeigh LN
County Farm Bureau
al ‘Romero
Elna
Byington
Preston Lions Club
Arinourices, Conttest
Steg
Benet
Pyouras
Emily Gassman
Mattes
Mau Fann
Eman
Pee Ee
B Bozeman
Hortense
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