Ogden Choristers to Visit Preston for Musical Appearance
Ogden symphonic choir of 75 members led by Prof. Glen L Hansen with a broad repertoire will perform May 10 in Preston high school auditorium. Mrs. Elda Carlson notes Chicago Symphony director Walter Aschenberg praised the group as the best symphonic choir west of the Mississippi. Local Preston residents recently traveled to Ogden to hear the choir and negotiations to bring them here began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Symphonic
Preston
Elda. Carlson
Ogden
Swith
Walter Aschenbermer
Chicago Symphony Choir
Carlson
Mississippi
Glen Ll. Hansen
Ogden High School
Cache Valley Civic Music Association
Cache ‘Valley
Chemical control suggested for wireworm damage in Franklin County
Franklin County farmers report long standing wireworm damage to corn grain and potatoes in a county survey. Idaho extension entomologist Dr H C Manis notes several chemicals work but cost limits usage. Benzene hexachloride offered as inexpensive effective control applied at planting time with soil dressing. County agent to assist applications. caution for root crops planted after treatment. Hansen Glass shop owner returns from Berkeley with insights on metal and glass industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
H. C. Manis
Idaho Extension Service
Manis
Daniel Roberts
Roberts
13th Grandchild Born to Mrs Glass in Utah
Mrs and Mrs Christensen of 510 S Ist East announce the birth of their 13th grandchild, a girl born April 11 weighing five pounds 11 ounces. The baby arrives in a cycle tied to Mrs Glass who marks January 13 as her birthday and July 13 as her anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S
Ike") Christensen
Christensen
Tilman
Ve Glass
Jasper
Glass
Patty’ Christensen
Preston
Ogden
Spring Vacation Ends for Pupils and Classes
Pupils from grades one through six returned to school on Monday after a full week of spring vacation. Superintendent W. H. Simmons says the break gives students a respite after winter weeks, helping restore interest and making the final six weeks of spring work more pleasant for teachers, students, and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Simmons
Boyd Lewis Marine Rests in Home Soil Graveside
Boyd Lewis a private first class in the marine corps who was killed at Iwo Jima in February 1945 is laid to rest in Preston cemetery. Roy Smith officiated with Melvin Johnson Ned Scott and Chris Hansen among speakers. The American Legion assisted as Bernice Swindall escorted the body. Lewis was born in Lewiston in 1925 and survived by his parents and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd . A
Lewis
Marine Corps
Iwo .Jima
Guam
Pacific Islands
Preston Cemetery
Roy Smith
Melvin Johnson
Sungy
Ned Scott
Chris Hansen
Chris Knudsen
Boyd Lewis
Lewiston
Preston
S/Set
Bernice S.swindall
6Th Army
American Legion
Meeting County Missionaries in Allanta Georgia
Georgia meeting of county missionaries from Preston and vicinity at the southern states mission conference on March 24 in Allanta. Riverdale youth L A Barrington reports exchanges about home activities with Joyce Atkinson of Dayton and other Idaho and Utah participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
States
Allanta
Riverdale
Luvayne
Roy N. Pearson
Glencoe
Wendell “Rawlings
Fairview
J. ‘H. Bell, Jr
Mink ‘Creek - Ward
Barrington
Cancer knowledge urges Idaho residents to learn signs
Mrs. Grant Hess of Boise state commander of the Idaho division of the American Cancer Society urges residents to learn cancer signs and seek early detection. She cites 508 Idaho deaths last year and lays out five steps: know danger signals, report suspicions, have annual physicals, inform others that only x ray radium and surgery cure cancer, and avoid quacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant ‘Hess
Boise
Idaho
Divi‘sion
Cancer Society
Cars In Clifton Collision Leave Two Damaged Vehicles
Two cars collided last Friday night just north of the Earl Howell home in Clifton. Both vehicles were badly damaged but occupants were uninjured. Drivers named as King Frerean Ord and Alton Bingam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Howell
Clifton
King Frerean, Ord
Alton Bingam
Social Natürlich: Idaho Falls Ward Visitors and Departures
Attendees at a Salt Lake conference include Mr and Mrs Wm E Crane Mr and Mrs Oscar Wilde Mr and Mrs Lloyd Christensen Mr and Mrs Delbert Keller and Bishop and Mrs Charles Christensen. Several residents travel to Logan Provo and Denver for visits moves and service. Kathryn Wilde visits Preston hospital for surgery.
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Salt Lake
E. Crane
Oscar’ Wilde
Lloyd Christensen
Delbert Keller
Bishop
Charles Christensen
Douglas Nelson
Idaho Falls
Kathryn Wilde
Dwight Wildes
Preston Hospital
Wilde
Preston
Richard Knight
Provo
Thomas Hendricks
Scott Hendricks
Venice -Kellen
Loganter
Richard “ Haworth
Denver
John Worley
Max Jensen
Salt- Lake
Rosetta Jensen
Alma’ ‘Rigby
Ogden
Frank Jensen
Aaron
USAC
Zeldon Christenséri
Préston
Nelson Wilde
Ross
Jorgenseh
Smithfield
Arizona
Ollie
Jean Haworth
Devon Keller
Neus
Weekend visitors and local movements noted in town
Weekend visitors included the William F. McKnight family and guests of the Deans. Odele Hobbs from BYU came to see his mom and dad, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Marriott, en route to Soda Springs. They dined with the Orin Lindhardts. J. BE. Trent of 183 N. First W. returned home from Salt Lake City in a cast after a serious accident and will remain in it for months. Mrs. Trent aids with the opening of the Sprouse-Reitz variety store.
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William F. McKnight
Dean Jensens
Odele. Hobbs
Byu
Ralph Marriott
Soda
Springs
Orin Lindhardts
J. BE. Trent
First W
Salt Lake’ City
Boys Improve Herds Through 4 H Program
A 14 year old 4 H club member plans to add a purchased dairy heifer to his foundation herd. He aims to learn selection and breeding to raise milk per cow, balance rations, and keep records while teaching others through demonstrations. He also contributes grain for foreign relief by feeding good roughage and cutting waste.
4-H National Awards Honor Idaho Winners
Rural Idaho 4-H members earn state recognition for 1948 dairy production awards. Over 1,600 county medals, 350 state winners receive 25 bonds. ten sectional winners go to Chicago national congress. six national champions win 200 college scholarships. Last year’s Idaho winners include Philip Edwards, Dietrich, Willard Kimerling, Filer, Warren Seyfert, Idaho Falls. Harry Bane, Boise. Darrel Weber, Bonners Ferry. Harold McGraw, Preston. Maurice Johnson, Couer d’Alene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Chicago
Idaho
Philip Edwards
Deitrich
Cooperative extension program information offered in Idaho
County extension agents will provide full information about the program directed by cooperative extension service. The notice indicates ongoing outreach and details forthcoming from local agricultural officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
d’Alene
Cooperative “Extension ‘Service
Delegates Head for Coeur dAlene GOP Convention
A group of Franklin County Republicans leaves for Coeur dAlene to attend the state nominating convention. Delegates and alternates will be chosen to attend the national Republican convention in Philadelphia in June to nominate the party's presidential candidate. Local officials include State Sen Stewart Geddes Thomas Heath Ben Johnson County Chairman Elvin Cutler Harley Greaves and H C Nielsen representing the County Young Republican group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coeur d'Alene
Franklin
Franklin County
GOP
Stewart
Geddes
Thomas—Heath
Ben Johnson
Elvin
Attac
Philadelphia
United States
Sprouse-Reitz Store Reopens With Modern Facades And Offices
The building occupies a 45 foot front by 185 feet depth, offering vast rear storage and balcony space for offices. Five rows of new fluorescent lighting illuminate a large plate glass front designed for through-visibility. Manager Charles W. Peterson, a Salt Lake City native and WWII veteran, led the reopening after his discharge as a first lieutenant on April 23 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oni
Oita
Charles—W.peterson
Salt Lake City
Funeral services for John Ervin Taylor held in Weston
Weston Mr and Mrs Albert Jensen attended funeral services at Hall's mortuary for John Ervin Taylor nephew of Mr Jensen. Melvin McKay gave closing remarks and the Song of Hope was performed as a duet by Mr and Mrs William Shumway of Preston with accompanist Mrs Helen Palmer Bunner. Grave in Weston cemetery was dedicated by William Palmer of Preston.
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Albert Jensen
Hall
Pocatello
John
Ervin
Taylor
Jensen
Melvin
McKay
William Shumway
Preston
Helen ‘Palmer Buner
Weston” ‘Cemetery
William Palmer
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Berkeley
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Mads“ Anderson
Georgia
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Mrs
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T” Iron Boise
Earl Solley
Veterans ‘Administration
Epy
Harding
North
Carolina
Preston ' Knife and Fork Club
Vention
Lincoln
Sprouse-Reitz
Weston
Wey
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Bag
Avgo
Emerald Bay ‘Fancy
Safeway
Jel
Castle Crest
Harper House
Canterby
Aren Nury
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Boorax
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