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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1959

Page

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Three Winners Named for Pack Trophy at Preston High

Judges named three outstanding soloists for the Pack Trophy at Preston High LoRee Christense flute Doyle Winger cornet and Dan Pack violin LoRee a senior daughter of J Lloyd Christiansen Mink Creek plans to perform at the fifth district music festival in Blackfoot this weekend Doyle is the son of Joseph Winger Winder and serves as student body president and pep band director He will perform solos brass sextet and trumpet trio Dan Pack a Preston sophomore and concert master of the high school orchestra plays violin and bassoon and will perform solos at the festival along with other ensemble work Judges were Joseph Willis Charles Carlson and Dick Webster

LoRee Tojrreceive J. Lloyd Christensen Mink Creek Iva! Lou Blackfoot Doyle Winger Goldman Jo- He’ Hammond Joseph Winger Ot Winder Dan Pack Dan Preston Joseph Willis Marsh Valley High School Charles Carlson Dick Webster USU

David Keller Finalist for Atom Youth Conference Trip

David Keller son of Mr and Mrs Elmo A Keller of Preston has been named one of three finalists for an all expense paid trip to the Youth Conference on the Atom in Atlantic City New Jersey. He will travel to Salt Lake City Friday for interviews with a panel of scientists and educators.

David Keller Atom Elmo A. Keller Preston Sas Atlantic” City N. J Utah Power & Light Co David Preston High School Salt ‘Lake City Harold ‘Boehmer Utah Power's& Light Lerne’ W

Farm Bureau Units Hold Meetings Across Preston Ward

Under Ralph Esplin a centennial beautification program was held in the courthouse on March 4 with music by Jeannie Webb Dianne Larsen Marilyn Jenkins and Joan Gambley. Otto Reichmann discussed plant selection and landscaping while Daniel Roberts warned of dog-caused county damage. Door prizes closed the meeting.

Ralph Esplin Farm Bureau Preston-Wirida-Banida Jeannie Webb Dianne Larsen Marilyn “Jenkins Joan’ Gambley Otto Reichmann Utah State University Daniel’ Roberts Morris Poole ward-Whitney-Glendale Farm Fifth Ward P. M Condie von Noyes Ray C. Barrington Riverdale Treasureton

Electrification Leaders Train at Four-H Meeting

Four-H leaders from Ida h o's southeastern counties attended an all day electrification school sponsored by Utah Power and Light and the University of Idaho extension service. Owen Gibson chaired the event with sessions on farm and household electrification and a film How to Light Your Community.

Daniel Doberts Franklin County Lorin Bodily Whitney Evelyn Hansen Home Utah Power & Light Co Salt Lane City Cecil Alldaffer Caribou Soda,Springs Owen. Gibson Preston Darrell “LeFevre Franklin Everett Davis Moscow Fay Moser Utah, Power & Light Co Burton’ C, Martin Lucretia Maughan Franklin County Extension Home Lee Bergquist Roy Ware Idaho Utah Power & Light’ Co University of Idaho Exaca Salt Lake City The Power Company Ini Owen Gibson

Annual Baugh Cup To Be Held Next Wednesday

Preston High School choir of about 90 voices directed by Lily Shipley will perform at the annual Baugh Cup vocal contest. The event originated with Dr. Eugene Worley, then Theo Petterberg, and Horace Baugh funded the prize. The program starts at 7 pm in the high school auditorium and is free to the public.

Preston High School Eugene Worley Theo Petterberg Horace Baugh Preston;High School Lylé “ Shipley Patricia Matghan Robert Moore Beth Olsen Yvonne Barrus Marilyn Packer Ruth Smith Larry Smith Connie Jean Affleck Louise Johnson Nancy Winn

De Soto Dealer West Heads to Regional Meeting

Region Phil West from De Soto-Plymouth, a local dealer in De Soto, will leave tomorrow for San Francisco to attend the regional factory dealer council meeting. West, elected as a delegate from the intermountain region, receives a second honor. The Golden Gate meeting is next Tuesday. Two dealers will be chosen to attend greetings in Detroit later this month.

Phil _ West de Soto-Plymouth San Francisco de Soto West Itermountain Golden Gate City Detroit

Preston Plans Golf Course Meeting Next Monday

Plans to build a Preston golf course advance as a meeting is set for 8 p m next Monday in the chamber of commerce room. The gathering aims to organize a Preston country club and elect officers while sponsors tout golf as a civic booster that can attract business and pride.

Preston Chamber of Commerce

Special Horse Sale Planned Saturday

Jim Kirkbride and Jim Carter of the Preston Boots and Saddle Club announce a horse sale Saturday at 8 p m in conjunction with San Cache Valley Auction Co. Reed Henderson of Preston is handling arrangements and Lelard McLing will be the auctioneer. A top market is expected for all types of horses.

Jim Kirkbride Jim Carter Preston Boots and Saddle Club San Cache

Logan Firm Wins County Highways Contract

Johnson Construction Co of Logan won the county highways project with a bid of 17 000 to furnish crushed gravels and cover coat material stockpiles for state highways 35 and 91 at Preston and near Dayton the low bid among five received by the highway department this week.

Preston Dayton LeGrand Johnson Construction’Co. of Logan Johnson Company

ROTC Cadet Farrell Jensen Assigned to Company A

Farrell E Jensen, son of Mr and Mrs Elvon M Jensen of Preston, is in the Army ROTC at the University of Idaho and has been assigned to Company A for the second semester. Cadet Jensen is a sophomore majoring in agriculture education.

Farrell E. Jensen Elvon M.jensen Preston University of ‘Idaho Jensen

Preston ITs JZEN Nostalgic Local Letter Confesses Frustrations

The column vents about a camera dispute with Dan Roberts over Roy Ware, notes Dan’s photo contributions, and recalls a lighthearted jab about a photographer title. It also mentions Leness Keller’s 3K Service Station anniversary and a glasses mishap. The writer jokes about cooperation and reflects on local newsroom humor.

Franklin Village to Act on Loose Dogs

Officials in Franklin village announce immediate action against roaming dogs. Owners must license by April 30 or the dogs will be killed. Licensed dogs must be penned or tied as required. Dogs that attack or chase automobiles in daytime are deemed vicious and handled under the ordinance. Signed by the village board.

Preston Franklin Village Franklin

Opposition grows to water bond plan in Spring context

Mayor O Sherwin Webb says opposition to a new water system bond issue is rising from various sources. He urges residents to understand the project and the situation before voting against the proposal.

O. Sherwin Webb

Preston debated water levy as residents fear cost shift

Mayor Webb defends proposed Ordinance 348 amid talks that property owners will bear most costs while business firms pay twice. He argues city will not raise the mail levy. water assessments will fund the project with possible future levies if needed. Franklin county junior stock show planned April 24 at Preston fairgrounds with FFA and 4-H entries and USDA judging.

Webb Tims Gald Franklin County Franklin County Fairgrounds Preston Farrell’ Beckstead Franklin ‘County Fair Board USDA FFA Farrell Beckstead B. A. Meek William RA )Craner Lincoln Orme Daniel Roberts Beef Robert Hull Bot J Bodily Whitney LeRoy Johnson i.Preston Miles Geddes Banida Swine Ronald Lund Vernon Reeder State of Idaho

Summer Rides Announced by Boots and Saddle Club

The Boots and Saddle Club unveils eight rides for members under new president Jim Kirkbride and secretary Jim Carter. Schedule includes April 19 Johnson Hills and Sept 6 7 overnight to Tony Grove Logan Canyon with chairmen and assistants named for each ride.

Boots and Saddle Club Preston’ Boots Saddle Club Jim Kirkbride Rand Tsecretary Jim Carter Johnson’Hills West Side O'Bear River Narrows Creek Strawberry Canyon Litz Basin Tony Grove Logan Les Dunksey Theo’ Schwaneveldt Parley Smart Albert’ ‘Moser Don Martin Grant Smith Virgil Knud

Dr E E Cox Elected Rotary President

Dr E L Cox, local dentist, was named president of the Preston Rotary Club for the 1959 60 season at a recent club election. Royce Fuhriman will serve as vice president with DeMark Merrill as secretary David E Davis as treasurer and Bam brough and Gordon Merrill as directors Lloyd Hogge will also serve as past president director.

E L. Cox Preston

Fire damages Howells home. wiring shorted melting stucco

Local fire department responded to Dr. N. S. Howells residence Saturday about 6 p.m. A main wiring line shorted causing stucco to melt and burn. Nine firemen answered the call.

N. S. Howells

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LoRee Christensen Pack Preston High Doyle Winger Keller Benjamin A.“Meek Elmo C. Petersen Dean C. Smith Franklin County Farm Bureau Ezra Taft Benson Evelyn, Hansen Home Service Milton Grover Oneida County Malad Gibson Extension Agricultural Utah Power Logan Firm Dan Roberts Preston Citizen Albert Moser Tethen Albert Leness Keller Keller's North ‘States Leness Texarkana Texas Rey Oaks Rene el E. E. Cox Rotary Howells ‘Home
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