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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1961

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Weaver violinist wins Pack trophy in annual contest

Claudia Weaver, a standout young violinist from Whitney, won the Pack trophy after performing Handel and Bruch works with accompanist Clixie Hull. Other prizes went to Kay Woodward and Gordon Oliverson in woodwind and brass divisions, with honorable mention for Patsy Frederickson. The event featured multiple contestants and was directed by John Manning and Lamar Barrus.

Claudia “Weaver Handel Clixie Hull Claudia Marcus Weaver Whitney Clixie Robert Hull Kay Woodward Gordon Oliverson West “Side Pack Dan Pack Benson Bruch Barrus Preston High School Symphonette Orchestra Manning

World Traveler To Address Knife and Fork Club

Philip Geary, a veteran traveler and speaker, will entertain Preston Knife and Fork club members at a dinner on April 22 at the courthouse. A Gordon College graduate and former TWA executive, Geary has spoken 165 times in 42 states and five foreign countries, logging about 200000 miles annually.

Preston Knife and Fork Club Philip Geary Geary Gordon College Boston Bengal India South Pacific TWA All. Education Continental United States Scandinavian Airlines

West Side High Spring Concert Highlights April Event

West Side High School music department staged its annual spring concert directed by Ellis C Worthen. The program included band numbers solo and ensemble pieces and a mixed chorus performing seven numbers before the upcoming music contest held Saturday at Malad.

West Side High School Ellis C. Worthen Dennis?Campbell Janet Gloria Sheryl Tomast Malad

Author Exhibits Books At National Catholic Convention

Mark Hart and his daughter Carolyn exhibited books at the National Catholic Education Association convention. More than 600 firms were represented and attendance reached over 15 000. They visited Washington Arlington Cemetery Mount Vernon and enjoyed Atlantic City sights before returning from Chicago by jet airliner. Hart called the flight a thrill and noted speeds of about 600 miles per hour. It was his ninth convention as an exhibitor and next year’s will be in Detroit.

Mark Hart Carolyn Atlantic City National Catholic Education Association America New Chicago Hart Mr. Hart Detroit

New Commander Takes Over Local Guard

First Lt. Carl F Waterlaus appointed to replace Capt D Gordon Merrill who resigned as Prestons National Guard battery commander. Merrill served since 1956. Waterlaus, executive officer since organization, served in Korea with 38th field artillery battalion and earned the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. First Lt Ivan D Davis named new executive officer. Davis, a USA graduate, now coach at Preston High School. Both are active in LDS church organizations. Waterlaus served a Central States mission 1953 to 1955.

Carl F. Waterlaus D. Gordon Merrill Preston National Guard Merrill Waterlaus Utah State University Fort Lewis Wash Korea 38Th Field ’ ‘Artillery United Nations Ivan D. Davis Waterlans Davis USA Preston’ High School Lieutenant Waterlaus Central States

West Side Pirates rout Aberdeen to open season

West Side Pirates coached by Douglas Hunt defeated Aberdeen 10 to 1 in the opener. Aberdeen led 1 0 early before the Pirates surged in later innings. Phil Servanevelit limited Aberdeen to a few hits as the team collected multiple offensive gains. Next game slated at West Side against Preston on Thursday.

West Side Pirates Douglas Hunt Aberdeen Heints Pirates Phil Servanevelit Oan Preston Thureday

Preston Youth Wins Agriculture Scholarship

Miles Geddes son of Hugh J and Mrs Geddes of Banida received a $200 college scholarship for leadership in youth work and scholastic achievement. He earned the honor from Boyd Baxter, agricultural agent for Union Pacific Railroad, for his four years in vocational agriculture and FFA leadership. He plans to enroll at Utah State University College of Agriculture after Preston High graduation in 1961.

Boyd Baxter Union Pacific Railroad Geddes Miles Miley FFA Preston

May 1 Deadline For Filing Wool Applications

The 1960 wool marketing year is closed and the 1961 year begins. Growers must file sales records by May 1 at the county ASC office to receive payments for 1960 wool and unshorn lambs sold by March 31. False information risks penalties for producer and wool buyer.

A G. Condie Franklin County Agricultural Stabilization’ and Conservation Committee ASC

Weekend Guests Bring Together Mrs Carver Family

Mrs Devon Carver and daughter Zoe of Logan visited weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Dwain Tate. They were joined by Mr Roger Lehroed of Ogden and Mrs Marie Reyner along with George Downing and Pete Hamilton of Moscow as they stayed overnight at the Tate home.

Devon Carver Daugh‘ter Zoe Ofi Logan Dwain Tate Ain Carver Avere Roger Lehroed Ogden Marie Reyner George Downing Pete Hamlt Moscow rTatter

Town editor complains of street chaos and reader calls

In a rambling letter from Franklin County towns, residents discuss the torn up main street the editor, subscriptions and prices, and the desire for better paving. A reader mentions meeting Virginia Metcalf and jokes about a world trip. The note ends with tulip season plans and a new camera purchase.

Ater Hansen Ibecause Tesep Edi‘tor

Vocal Students Compete for Baugh Cup at Preston High

Preston High School vocal students will compete for the annual Baugh Cup next Wednesday April 19 in an event begun 21 years ago. The Preston choir will entertain for ten minutes before the 8:00 pm program, which is free. Past winners include Donna Beth Beckstead Ned Stocks Richard Merrill Blaine Wilson and many others from 1940 to 1960.

Preston Eugene ‘Worley Theo ‘Petterberg Horace Baugh Logan Preston High Donna Beth Beckstead Ned Stocks Richard, Merrill Blaine Wilson Maxine’ Condie Mary Jane Handy Kathleen Barrus Blanche - Joan Cutler Lanona. Edgley Patricia Maughan Robert “Moore Beth* Olsen Yvonne Barrus Marilyn’ . Packer Ruth* Smith Larry, Smith Connie -Jean Affleck Louise Johnson Nancy Winn Lois Miles Joan, Larsen

Salt Levels in Bread Flour Discussed in United States

The text notes salt content in bread flour and the impact on flavor, mentioning examples of salt percentages and consumer preferences. It reflects a discussion on how varying salt levels influence taste and acceptability in U.S. bread production.

United States

Crockett Receives Two National Science Foundation Scholarships

George L. Crockett of Red Bluff earned two NSF study grants for 1961-62. One funds summer mathematics study at Purdue University, the other supports a master's in mathematics and physics at Oregon State University. Crockett previously taught at West Side High School and later at Red Bluff Union High School. Both he and his wife LaVina Crockett are active in LDS church circles in Red Bluff. LaVina is a stake dance director and Girl Scout advisor in the Preston and Red Bluff areas.

Red Bluff Calif Redding - Stake Crockett Bluff -Ward Aaas

Seven Seek City Office in Preston Election

Seven candidates filed petitions before the deadline to run in the Preston city election. Incumbent C Sherwin Webb seeks mayor with F Lynn Fackrell. First precinct candidates are Mark Hammond and Joseph Goff. Second precinct candidates are Glen Oliverson Arnold Sant and Luther Boyd. Election is on April 25 with voting at First Security Bank building and American Legion hall.

C. Sherwin Webb First Precinct Mark D. Hammond Joseph C. Goff Glen Oliverson Arnold G. Sant Luther B. Boyd Preston First Security Bank American Legion Hall

Social Security Act Changes Take Effect in 1961

Changes announced by the Social Security Office in Pocatello confirm that starting in 1961 employers must file social security tax returns on wages paid to parents. Farm employment follows farm rules. non farm employers file Form 941 quarterly. For farm workers, annual Form 943 reports apply. Benefits details available from the Social Security Administration in Boise and Pocatello.

Stanton S. Thompson Pocatello — Social Security Office Social” ‘Security ‘Administration No. Main Pocatello

Centennial director to meet Franklin county on Friday

Idaho territorial centennial director Robert Cole will visit Franklin county Friday to meet with the county committee and local citizens about 1963 observance planning. The state commission remains responsible for statewide events despite legislative funding questions.

Idaho Territorial Robert Cole Franklin County Franklin Idaho Cole Sussist County Territorial Centennial Royce Fuhriman Leonard ‘Butterworth Julia Ward

Preston Golf Course Opens to Public This Saturday

The Preston Country Club announces a new golf course to be open for public play this Saturday without charge until its official May opening. An instructor will be available for lessons with arrangements for after school and Saturday availability. Two full-time staff have worked since April with plans for an additional hire and the board notes the course funding is paid except for long term land payments.

Preston and Country Club Aix W. Paul Merrill Wayne Brown Bul Nash Gsecretary Joseph Garner

State Librarian Speaks at Rosary High PTA Meeting

State Librarian Drennan guest speaker at a junior and senior high school PTA tea on April 5 in the high school library. About fifty guests heard plans for unified rural library service and a two year free bookmobile demonstration to bring books to rural areas and schools. Mrs. Karl Ballif urged close Book access. Drennan also spoke at Rotary and later at the West Side PTA under the central PTA group for Weston Linrose Dayton Clifton and Oxford.

Henry ‘Pe Drennan State Lbrar Jan PTA Eastside Sarah Jensen Douglas Wright Deila Keller Drennan Algo Drennen Karl ‘Ballif Rotary Harley - Greaves Carnegie, Library’ Board West Side Weston Linrose Dayton Clifton Oxford

Congress approves temporary sugar act extension

Sugar industry spokesmen hailed Congress renewal of the 15 month sugar act as a stopgap to keep beet sugar production alive while long term legislation is drafted. The measure preserves the U S sugar program and allows hearings on a long range bill to begin in May. The extension also preserves authority to bar Cuban sugar and adjust supplies to replace Cuban imports.

Congress House Senate Zput Robert . H. Shields Washington United States U.S Somervins T. Lisator Cooley House Agriculture Committee Dominican“ Republic

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Young Preston Youth Miles Geddes Hugh J. Geddes Mariani Marian Pranklin “County Virginia George’. L., Crockett The National Science Foun aSlage George' L ‘Crockett Social Security Rosary
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