Flood Damage Surveyed by Soil Men in Franklin District
A survey by John G. Kennard and Verl G. King reports flood and erosion damage in the Franklin soil conservation district. Severe erosion appears on clean-tilled unprotected cropland and steep slopes, while well mulched dry farms show little erosion. Deep gullies form in cultivated and unprotected waterways, with some waterways near Weston three to four feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankln
John G. Kennard
Verl G. King
The
Soil Conservation Set
Weston
New 1962 Officers Elected Saturday At Convention
Spring Preston convention elected new officers for the American Legion and its auxiliary to take effect in July. Auxiliary officers include Grace president Myrle Steele and vice president Sylvia Nelson Aberdeen, historian Rosemary Hutchins Preston, secretary-treasurer Donna Sullivan Grace, chaplain Nola Shuler Soda Springs, and sergeant-at-arms Delores Bloxham Downey. Legion officers named are commander John Tovey Malad, vice commander George Smith Lava Hot Springs, and sergeant-at arms Wayne Williams Malad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
American Legion
Auxiary
Myrle Steele
Grace
Sylvia Nelson
Aberdeen
Rosemary Hutchins
Donna Sullivan
Nola Shuler
Soda Springs
Delores Bloxham
Downey
the Legion
John Tovey
George Smith
Lava Hot Springs
Wayne Williams
Housing Census Reveals Franklin County Data for 1960
The 1960 housing census counts 2 452 housing units in Franklin County. Of these 1 555 are in sound condition with air plumbing 2 242 are occupied 1 918 owner occupied with median value 8300 dollars. 324 are renters with median gross rent 53 dollars. 2 370 have hot and cold running water 2 346 flush toilets 2 336 baths 1 422 basements. 17 trailer homes 149 households with air conditioning 1 882 have TV 2 178 radios 1 813 telephones 2 090 washing machines 480 clothes dryers 870 with one or more home freezers 1 700 with one automobile 362 with two autos 46 with three or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
US Department of Commerce
Preston FFA members attend Idaho state convention
Preston FFA chapter representatives including Robert Bodily and Dennis Cole attended the Idaho state FFA convention in Burley. They served on committees or as delegates, heard from national VP Darryl Eastwold, and witnessed state contests and the 67 Farm Mechanic degree conferrals. The event drew 550 attendees and included a banquet with speaker State Sen. Rodney Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Cole
Ottis Cole
Whitney
Gary Keller
Percy Keller
Mink Creek
Harold Sharp
Lyman Sharp
Scott Mitton
Laurence Mitton
Rex Condie
Paul Condie
Preston
Union Pacific
Max Gilbert
Merlin Gilbert
Fairview
Terry Smith
Elliot Smith
Idaho
FFA
Darryl Eastwold
Mayville
Gary Pratt
Blackfoot
Rodney Hansen
Stake Conference Set for April 21 22
The Oneida and Franklin stakes will hold a stake conference on April 21 and 22. William J. Critchlow Jr. will represent the general authorities at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STAKE
Oneida
Franklin
William J. Critchlow Jr
Council of Twelve
Local Youth Receives $200 Scholarship From Union Pacific
Rex, a Utah State University student, earns a $200 scholarship funded by Boyd Baxter agricultural agent of the Union Pacific Railroad. The award supports tuition and education expenses as he competes in farm uplift contests and planning events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TE Gon
Mire Upaul
Preshy
Boyd
Baxter
The
Farmim J
Rex
Franklin Choir Prepares Cantata Ahead of Easter
The Franklin ward choir rehearses an Easter cantata titled Risen Indeed by Fred B. Holton under Vella Woodward. Grace Robinson and Margaret Woodward will accompany. special singers include Douglas Oliverson Ada Chatterton Elma Porter and others. guest speaker W. P. Waddoups will address the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Ward Choir
Fred B. Holton
Vella Woodward
Grace Robinson
Margaret Woodward
Douglas Oliverson
Ada Chatterton
Elma Porter
Margaret Adamson
Myrtle Woodward
Rayola Gibson
Reed Stockdale
Val Castillo
Sherman Olsen
Robert Gene Lowe
Mildred Oliverson
Aretha Handy
W. P. Waddoups
Utah Power to Invest 1.1 Million in Idaho Wyoming Facility Expansions
Utah Power & Light will invest over 11 million dollars in 1962 for southeastern Idaho and Wyoming border area facilities. New substations near Raymond and Clifton will boost irrigation pumping capacity with 69 000 and 46 000 volt lines, plus enlargements at Montpelier and Horsley substations and new feeder circuits to Newton. The program is part of a 32.3 million company expansion to raise generating capacity, contributing to a 187 million dollar investment over a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Power & Light Co
Idaho
Wyoming
A. N. Wendell
Up&l Preston Division
Raymond
Clifton
Montpelier
Horsley
Soda Springs
Newton
Wendell R
Kemmerer
Wyo
Wendell
Ap&i
Local Golf Course Opens for Play Season Preview
Golf activity begins Sunday at the new course led by R. G. Cranney president of the club who says the course is playable though not officially open due to weather. Chel Sohson named pro will manage the pro shop and lessons with non members invited to play for green fees as weather permits improvements to fairways continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Cranney
Golf Club
Chel Sohson
Citirte
Elion
Lohnson
Swill
Gai
Modern firm to showcase Blackwelder beet thinning machine
Earl Nelson announces a demonstration meeting for beet growers on Thursday evening April 19 at 8 o'clock to showcase the Blackwelder sugar beet thinner with demonstrations and film previews. The note also mentions news of Harald Swift and the death of Mrs. Swift, plus political visits by governor candidates Herndon Annest and Defenbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Nelson
Modern
Earl
Sixteen Candidates File for County Office
The article notes multiple filings for county offices with sixteen candidates reported. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a surge in candidates and renewed campaign activity in the county.
National Library Week Observed Across Idaho
National Library Week is proclaimed by Governor Smylie for April 8 to 14. Martha Geddes, Idaho librarian, notes the nationwide observance honors public, school, college, and special libraries and highlights libraries as centers of community learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Geddes
Lbrarian
Robert E. Smylie
Idaho
Miss Geddes
Cornell D Taylor Promoted by Army
Cornell D Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Leonard A Taylor of Preston was promoted to specialist four while serving as an instructor at the U S Army finance school Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana. Taylor entered the Army in May 1960 and completed basic training at Fort Ord California. The 24 year old is a 1955 Boise High School graduate and a 1950 graduate of Brigham Young University Provo Utah. His wife Carole lives in Indianapolis Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army Finance School
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Taylor
Army
Fort Ord
Calif
Boise High School
Brigham ‘Young
Universist
Provo
Preston High to Stage Old Fashioned Play Fundraiser
Preston High speech department opens a fund-raiser with two old fashioned titles Curse You Jack Dalton and Desperate Desmonds Dastardly Deed. Cast lists include Tyra Lynn Hull Bob Saxton Rhonda Christensen and others. Student directors Claron Durrant Kathy Carter Linda Godfrey Paul Coburn sponsor Delmar Derricott aims to buy a tape recorder. Tickets sold on a first come basis due to limited seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dalton
Desperate Desmond
Preston High Speech Department
Little Theatre
Visual Aids
Curse You
Tyra Lynn Hull
Bob Saxton
Robert Wilkinson
Joan Dedrickson
Jimmie Olsen
Judy Clayson
Dawn Rumsey
Meller
Rhonda Christensen
Sharlene Bodily
Gail Smith
Duane Keller
Brent Martin
Janet
Janeal Hansen
Dwain Larsen
Claron Durrant
Kathy Carter
Linda Lee Godfrey
Paul Coburn
Delmar Derricott
Two Local Students Elected ISC Officers
Idaho State College students elect the second female student body president Judith Day of Pocatello with 552 votes on the first ballot. Linn Wallace Middleton receives 324 votes and Gayton Glanchetta 103. Jack Van Johnson of Preston wins the vice presidency with 426 votes to Gary Bowman’s 293. write in Robert Guyons 7 Roce tello gathered 222 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho State College
Judith Day
Pocatello
Miss Day
Linn ‘Wallace
Middleton
Gayton Glanchetta
Jack van Johnson
Preston
Gary Bowman
Dietrich
Andidate
Robert
Guyons
Rocetello
Bharon
Denicht
Pocatella
Sand
Karen
Karen Muck
Montpelier
Decline in Preston Post Office Stamp Receipts in 1961
The Preston Citizen reports a nearly $2,000 drop in stamp receipts at the Preston post office for 1961 from 1960, the first year showing a decrease from the prior year. Postmaster H. M. Hart notes 1910 onward totals, with 1960 as the peak at $52,244 and a 17 percent rise in first quarter 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
H. M. Hart
Preston Citizen
Hart
Legion Conclave Here Saturday Declared Success
About 100 Legion and Auxiliary members from 14 posts in the sixth district held a well planned Preston convention. Sessions included registration, luncheon, meetings, and elections with a banquet to close. Russell Short of Moscow spoke on Americanism and anti communism fears. Christine Brown answered with a short talk. New officers Ned Hutchins and Betty Corbett were introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Preston
Legion
Sixth District
Preston Thomas
Bloomington
Clara Auger
Russell Short
Moscow
Boyce Fuhriman
Christine Brown
Kellogg
Ned Hutchins
Betty Corbett
Discussion Session Training Meeting Set for Thursday
The first in a series of 1962 round table discussions and training meetings will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Utah Power and Light auditorium. The event aims to update 4-H leaders on projects, awards, procedures and teaching materials for agriculture, home economics and crafts. refreshments will follow, served by Vera Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Power & Light Co
Mary “Bergquist
Piston
Saas
Torose
Vera Cole
Fairview
Darrell LeFevre
Franklin
Easter Seal Appeal To Be Held Saturday
The annual Easter lily sale on downtown Preston streets is set for this Saturday. Varlan Clark, Franklin county treasurer of the Idaho Easter Seal Society, says the drive funds rehabilitation of crippled children and adults, with one fourth returned locally for case service. The society operates speech and hearing centers in Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, and a Lake Coeur d Alene camp. volunteers from local groups help with the sale and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Streets
Varlan Clark
Franklin County
Idaho Easter Seal Society
Idaho
Clark
Boise
Twin, Falls
Iton
Idaho” Falls
Lake Coeur d'Alene
Cancer Group Names April Drive Coordinators
The local Cancer Group announced April drive leadership with county chairmen Mrs. J. C. Goff and Mrs. Owen Gibson. Treasurers include Mrs. Aphrodel Grokett and secretary Mrs. Don Smith. Medical advisor is Dr. David Cutler and public education heads are Mrs. Melvin Kirby and Mrs. Franklin Sant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Goff
Owen Gibson
Alsocounty
Aphrodel Grokett
Don Smith
David Cutler
Melvin Kirby
Franklin Sant
Kirby
East Side
Sant
West Side
Harold Lary
D. A. Nash
Berit Merrill
Soyee
Fuhriman W Srt
Hincks Gambles
M. Paul Thomas
Dee Petterberg
Blaine Davis
Irs
Kay—Hollingsworth
Myrl Rippert
Verl Auger
Glendale
Cluff Kendall
Oxford
Morris Gordon
Oneida Station
Sherman Woolf
Riverdale
Wilford Bosworth
Treasureton
Leslie Dumbley
Whitney
Douglas Rose
Weston
Local Utah Power Workers to Be Honored for Safety
Twenty seven Preston area employees of Utah Power and Light will receive safety citations at a Franklin County ceremony in the courthouse. Recipients include Floyd Robinson and Jack D. Allred among others from Preston. The honorees have worked ten years or more in hazardous jobs without lost time due to accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Area
Utah Power & Light Company
Up&l
Franklin County
Floyd ©. Robinson
Franklin
Jack D. Allred
Jay W. Arnell
George Bennett
Monte R. Bullock
Jack F. Butterfield
Douglas A. Campbell
Spencer C. Crookston
Morgan D. Evans
Myron R. Pregick
Conrad H. Garrett
Os Ac
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Preston Ffa
Future Farmers of America
Burley
Robert Bodily
Lawrence Bodily
Franklin Choir
Utah Power
Acy
Sete
Harald Swift
Arizona
Mrs. Swift
Harold
Charles Herndon
Herndon
Ronald Burke
Recorder-Herald
Salmon Row
James Annest
Congress
James A. Defenbach
Annest
Ian L. Beckstead
van Nuys
Zan
Savings and Loan Association
Citizen
California
Ian
Salt Lake
Cornell D. Taylor
Ang
Leonard A. Taylor
Cornell
D. Taylor
Snir
ISC
Cancer Group
April
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