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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
13
DeMar R. Kern son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Kern left last Monday for Salt Lake City to enter the mission home and begin training after which he will serve in the northwestern states with Portland Oregon as headquarters. A farewell testimonial was given in the Preston third ward chapel following a sacrament meeting.
Mr. Dorigatti will be gone about three months. He said I can't do without THE PRESTON CITIZEN and arranged air mail copies to be sent weekly while he is gone. He noted it will cost money, and Jim replied that he will pay.
Jim, a Preston farmer and poultry buyer, leaves the United States after 48 years. He arrived in 1904 and became a U.S. citizen in 1912. He has three married daughters in Salt Lake City, a son in Hyrum, and a brother in Rock Springs, Wyoming. his wife stays in Preston. He aims to visit Italy, Switzerland, France, England, and possibly Spain.
Business and residential leaders urge Preston residents to use the week for lead-up paint up and fix-up efforts. They call for painting, removal of trash and refuse, and minor repairs to buildings to improve the city’s appearance.
The text calls on parents and relatives to help teenagers competing for a top spot by visiting contestants and picking up subscriptions. It emphasizes the pleasure of giving a small favor and urges those not yet subscribed to encourage a contestant to collect a subscription.
Preston youth Reese Almond, a vocal novice, claimed the winning male singer honor as he joins Wagner Opera Company for Cavalleria Rusticana. The event marks his guest appearance in the production and showcases the young performer's rise in opera circles.
Rusticana and I Pagliacci were performed tonight at the Pocatello high school auditorium as part of an opera festival. A Tuesday solo recital by a vocalist accompanied by Miss Cotterell aired on KSEI, highlighting a series of vocal contests connected to the festival.
The state Cancer Drive spent 197522 dollars in educational activities and patient services during 1948 49. The state organization logged 227 requests for special help with direct aid including transportation for 48 patients dressings for 10 patients equipment for seven patients visiting nurse assistance for 13 patients and maintenance aid for 57 patients. Falk urged larger state contributions to expand aid for cancer patients.
The Preston festival features West Side students opening with brass and woodwind solos led by judge John Anderson for vocal solos Friday night. Saturday includes mixed choruses, boys and girls glee clubs, bands and orchestras, with a luncheon for music directors and a post concert dance. Entries cover piano, clarinet, sax, voices, quartets, sextets, and bands.
Commissioner Condie will serve another term as officer. Evans and Nash seek re election to the board in the upcoming fall election. Cub river road remains slated for major improvements. deeds to rights of way should be ready soon and construction will begin.
State highway department approves extending the road to the forest boundary from Mapleton church. Mink Creek road surfacing finalizes a 1948 project and Roosevelt road in the county’s southwest will be completed.
In a schedule mix up Preston Indian nine hosts the Malad Dragons tonight with first pitch at 8. Coach Glen Oliverson may not have a fixed lineup after trimming the varsity to 15 players. Darrell Woodward anchors behind the plate and one of Dick Smith Bob Fulton or Kay Inglet will start on the mound.
Carl Peterson and Theral Taylor each paid 28 dollars for intoxication in city police court. Nordon B. Peterson was fined five dollars for running a stop sign. In justice court Willard Bitton Grace faced 28 dollars for moving a car from an accident scene, and Pat McCarthy of Grace paid 28 dollars for failure to report an accident.
Three people were treated at Preston Hospital after a two car crash at 12 15 p m at the junction of highways 91 and 34 north of Preston. Palmer driving a 1942 model northbound swerved to avoid a collision and his car went into a borrow pit. Young in a 1937 automobile collided with Palmer s car. Danielson a passenger in the Young car and both drivers are from Logan.
Mrs Emma Elizabeth Steele Rallison died in Pocatello after a Monday illness. Funeral services were held at 2 p m in the Whitney ward chapel with Morris Poole conducting. Born December 1 1872 in Layton Essex England she married Frederick William Rallison on August 23 1923 in the Logan temple and lived in Whitney since. She was an active LDS worker serving as Relief Society officer and teacher and a Whitney ward choir member.
Survivors include one sister Miss E G Steele Prove and two brothers Alfred and Will Steele both of London England Burial was in Whitney cemetery under direction of Richards and Son mortuary
County Agent Daniel Roberts told Franklin county farmers along rock ledges that now is the best time to control rock chucks damaging grain lands and hay fields. Poison bait materials and instructions are available at the county agent's office, with special help by request.
Alfred S Hart aged 85 a longtime resident died Tuesday at his home 197 East First South He was born May 11 1865 in Wisconsin son of Albert Hart and Delania Richardson He worked in honey business affiliated with Sharp Honey Co and with Dewey Olsen He is survived by sister Miss Letetia Hart Preston Services will be held tomorrow at 1 p m at Richards and Son Mortuary with burial in Preston Cemetery
Daniel Roberts, a cultural agent for Franklin County, advised fruit growers that when buds begin to swell on apple trees it is time to graft. He noted top working apples may be desirable for several reasons.
Anton Horn of the University of Idaho extension service outlines reasons to graft trees to change varieties or add pollinators. He notes dormant scions, winter checks, and methods such as cleft grafts, grafting wax, and covering scions for about 10 days to protect them.
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