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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1950

Page

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Audit Praises County Records and Levy Recommendations

Warren Vickrey lauds Franklin County officials for high standard records and improved employer employee relations in the courthouse. He urges a five mill levy for 1950, notes four mills insufficient, and calls for better probate records and routing of instruments.

Franklin Warren Vickrey Pocatello Ifhe Expéri Asnenéa Halanding Anayer i.Vickrey Sand Ausp Corrections Menda

Reese Almond Wins First in Opera Vocal Contest

Reese Almond of Preston won first place in the opera vocal contest finals. Renda praised Almond as having an amazing voice and predicted a wonderful future after the audition and judges’ presentation. Continued on page four.

Reesé’ ‘Almond Poeatelly Reape Almond Preston Renda Cain Tew York Citizen Long Reese

Missionary Experiences Topic of Rotary Talk

Cleo Swensen presented a Rotary program on missionary experiences titled North Dakota and a Minnesota land with Indians. The speaker was introduced by X and in charge of the program.

Rotary North Dakota

Cancer Drive Progress in Franklin County Chapter

Franklin County American Cancer Society chapter reports progress in education and fund raising. Volunteers plan a tag day on Saturday April 29 in Pres mn to boost the drive. The goal is 15 cents per capita with funds split 60 percent to Idaho programs, 25 percent to national headquarters, and 18 percent to education programs.

Franklin County American Cancer ' Society Russell Crockett Cancer Fund Presmn Franklin Idaho National Folk Boise Alvision

Red Cross First Aid Classes Planned at Courthouse

Sheriff Hansen organizes a Red Cross first aid course series to be held two nights a week from 8 to 10 p.m. in the courthouse lecture room. About 220 students will be accommodated. enrollment is through Sheriff Hansen’s office. Classes begin and dates to be announced.

Cross Vaid ANTSS Ath Attes Hadsen Sherifft Hangen

Utah Music Judge Shipley Chosen for Regional Festival

Lyle Shipley, vocal director, has been chosen as vocal judge for the regional music festival to be held in Logan Utah on Friday April 28. Cities including Ogden Brigham City and Logan will participate. This marks the second year in the past four that Shipley has served as vocal judge.

Lyle ‘Shipley at = association Utah Ogden Brigham Logan Shipley

Dance Slat Clean-Up Week Sponsors Annual Dance

Preston Jaycees sponsor week long clean up and spring show featuring varied merchandise. Doors reopen at eight for the dance with prizes for best dressed couple and contest winners.

Preston Jaycees Jaycees

Dora Gae Martin Leads Teenagers In Big Contest

Dora Gae Martin tops the first week standings in a big local contest for teens. The Citizen reports strong early showings by Lucille Jensen Kent Benson Marilyn Gibbs Robert Lee TM-Jones Rudy Charles and Dennis Jessop with many more registering and subscriptions driving votes toward a $300 radio phonograph prize and other prizes. The race continues through May 6 with weekly commissions paid and new subscribers boosting totals.

Franklin Veena Agers Dora Gae Martin Tscore Revere Lucille Jensen Kent Benson Marilyn Gibbs Robert—Lee ™-Jones Rudy « Charles Dennis Jessop Conmissionis Ibare Lucille ‘ Jéngen Glendale

Oneida Stake Mutual To Hold First Dance

The Oneida Stake Mutual officers announce the first dance for young people, to be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the courthouse basement. Mrs Von Noyes says there is no admission charge.

Oneida Feld von Noyes Eharge Noyes

Teenager Prize Contest Leaders Listed in The Citizens

Read the winner list from The Citizens Teenager Prize Contest featuring Deora Gaé Martin Jensen Kent Benson Lucille Marilyn Gibbs Rudy Charles Robert Lee Jones Dennis Jessop Coleen Anderson Eugene Long McComb Hobbs Bolg Porter Palmer Marlene Bennett Ray Almond Farr Darrel Farnes Carelyne Owens Léo Cordingley Marjorie Robinson Anderson Verla Ann Talbot Laurel Becks Renae Porter and others.

Deora’ Gaé Martin Lucille Jensen Kent Benson Marilyn:Gibbs Rudy Charles Robert Lee Jones Dennis Jessop Coleen Anderson Eugene Long Ray Almond Karen Farr Darrel Farnes Carelyne Owens Léo Cordingley Marjorie Robinson Dean Verla Ann’ Talbot Laurel Becks Renae Porter Porter

Seminary graduates invited to USAC institute in Logan

Three hundred graduates from Cache Valley regions including South Cache Logan North Cache Preston and West Side are invited to gather at the Institute of Religion in Logan on Wednesday April 26 at 730 pm President David O McKay of the first presidency will attend and deliver the main address Stake presidencies are invited to attend This continuation of prewar programs expects about 500 graduates and guests to attend A program by students will proceed except for McKay's address Refreshments will be served and students will be received in an informal reception by President McKay

AML LDS ‘Seminary Cache Valley South Cache Logan North ‘Cache Preston West Side USAC Stitute of Religion David .O. McKay McKay

Franklin Basin Deep With Water Report

Franklin area reports the basin at significant depth with water content measured by the extension service. Local ranger Albano states the basin is the deepest in years and notes a total water depth around 42 inches, reflecting high moisture levels in the region.

Franklin Albano Jocasen Saeenklin

Preston Supply Company Color Carnival Set For Next Week

Ronald Allen manager at Preston Supply Co announces a three day Color Carnival next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The event centers on Lowe Brothers Plax enamel with four demonstrations to show elasticity and toughness. Free balloons to youngsters and sample Flax cans to adults will be given away.

Lowe Brothers Paints Ronald Allen Preston Supply Co North State Street Preston Supply ‘Company S. sPlax Lowe Brothers Plax

District Music Festival Opens in Preston Tomorrow

The first fifth district music festival in 11 years begins tomorrow in Preston with contests at 9 a.m. in the chapel of Franklin Stake House. About 16 high schools are expected to send soloists ensembles bands and orchestras for roughly 44 events.

Preston Franklinstoke House Auditorsum Breathley Pei Gols Springs McCammon Bancroft Pocatello American Falls Blackfoot Montpelier Paris Rockland Snake ‘River Aberdeen Downey Grace Georgetown Irving,Wagserman Stake House

Preston Lions host art exhibit at high school library

The Preston Lions Club announces a student art exhibit in the high school library next Wednesday evening. Works by Jodas Leon ir including Miss Nell Klinge and Miss Jes sie Larson will be judged by Larson, a former Preston teacher now USAC art department member. Awards include wristwatches for first, pen sets for second. The exhibit is free. a Friday night concert requires a small admission.

Eston Lub Stoday Jodas Leon Ir Nell Klinge Wilhelmena Merri Preston Jessie Larson USAC The Lions ,Club Jhas Nadine Otters Igs Avgie Ned Glenda Swann Nadiné ‘Oliverson Werte Aea Sina Lyle Shiplegee Bai Lic

Central PTA Meeting Rescheduled to Monday

The Central School PTA meeting, moved from last Wednesday to Monday April 24, will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Central School building. Mrs. Phil West, program chairman, says the discussion on school district problems will be under the supervision of the school board.

Central PTA Phil West

James Dorigatti Leaves for Europe After 46 Years

James Dorigatti prepares to depart Salt Lake City for Europe on a multiexposure visit home. He will travel with his 84 year old mother and visit relatives in Italy where his family resides near Brenner Pass. Dorigatti has lived away for decades and this trip marks his first look at his homeland in 46 years.

James Dorigatti Europe Salt Lake Cay Fora James Cougatti Preston Stete Italy the Brenner Pass

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