Preston Students Win 23 Firsts In Music Festival
East Side high school earned 23 first places at the fifth district music festival held in Montpelier. Montpelier led with 28 firsts, Blackfoot 26, Preston 23. Winners included girls chorus, a capella choir, mixed quartet, girl and tenor sections, and numerous solo and instrument divisions. Judges cited instructors Lyle Shipley and Lyn Bright for ratings and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
East Side
Mumbers
Montpelier
Ini
Blackfoot
Bréston
Lyle. Shipley
Lyn
Bright
Betty
Barbara ‘Olsen
Darrel Manning
DeLyle Condie
Wade
Blaine
Dutin
Dale Didrickson
Val*Smith
Boyd
Mittonz
Glen Tanner
Blaine Dunn
Bob Kjar
Myrna
Merrill
Sclarine
Bob: Kjar
Glen ‘Tanner
Blaine Dunne
Nordan Lee Bodily
Douglas Palmer
Runaway Boy 17 Nabbed in Preston
Ernest Lee Eller, a 17 year old from Lubbock Texas, planned to reach California but took a wrong road and ended in Preston. He was returned home with help from the sheriff's office and local police who connected with his parents who wired money for his travel back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest. Lee
Eller
Lubbock
Tex
Caldifornia
Mallerque
Preston
Sheriff’s Office
Recreation Group Names Chairman for City Program
Ronald Allen owner of Preston Supply Co. has accepted chairmanship of the city recreation commission to oversee a comprehensive fall winter sports program. He succeeds W. Paul Merrill with members Don Elwell, Ernest Britenbeker, and W. H. Simmons. Glen Oliverson and Evan Sorensen will supervise the play program. Plans include swimming softball basketball tennis handicrafts ice skating skiing and possibly golf with golf course and lighted courts as possibilities. The Red Cross swimming program will be an important feature, following last year’s participation by 272 boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Allen
Preston Supply* Co
City Recreation Commission
Allen
W. Paul Merrill
Don Elwell
Merrill
Ernest Britenbeker
H. Simmons
Red Cross
Beth Call dies after a year of illness at 38
Mrs Beth Call 38 of 74 West First North Preston died Wednesday morning at 1 25 after a year long illness She was born in Preston daughter of Smory and Martha Kershaw married Clarence Call October 8 1930 in the Lovia temple She was a longtime church worker serving as sick visiting secretary in Oneida and Svenklin stakes for 13 years and active in the PTA and Belle society in the seventh ward Survivors include her husband
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
Lovia
Central School Pupils Prepare An Operetta
Central School in Preston will present an operetta titled Sliding Down a Moonbeam. The performance is Friday May 4 at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium. All pupils participate and many parents are urged to attend as teachers prepare colorful costumes and special scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Preston
Indian Track Team Heads South for Av Meet
Preston high school will send its track team to a South Cache meet beginning tomorrow. Coach Evan Sorenson announced events including 100 yard dash by Kay Wanner Allen Martin Donald Andra, 220 yard dash Dennis Moser Kay Wanner, 440 by Keith Perry Reed Condie Dennis Moser, 880 by Ivan Davis Denton Larsen Vaughn Hawkes, mile Fred Shaffer, discus Bob Fulton Gordon Bergquist, high jump Bob Fulton Donald Andra, broad jump Ivan Davis Donald Andra, shot put Dever Petersen, pole vault Golden Sharp Bill Harmer, and hurdles LaVell Lloyd Gordon Bergquist Wayne Hubbard Donald Andra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Cache “High
Evan Sorenson
Antao
Sorenson
Kay “Wanner
Allen Martin
Donald ‘Andra
Dennis . Moser
Kay Wanner
Ands Allen
Martin
Keith Perry
Reed Condie
Dennis Moser
Ivan
Davis
Denton
Larsen
Vaughn ‘Hawkes
Fred. _ Shaffer
Bob
Fulton
Gordon Bergquist
Donald
Andra
Ivan Davis
Village Voters Elect Officials At Polls
Franklin county communities vote to fill four year trustee seats as officials in Fairview Weston Oxford Clifton and Dayton elect new boards. Porter and Shrives top in Franklin with 119 and 96 votes while other candidates trail. Holdovers include Henderson and Porter in Clifton area.
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New Village
Franklin County
Ben‘ Seen Adlon
Cat
Franklin
Porter
Shrives
William Robinson
G. ‘Ti
Wright
Dee' ‘Kings
Ford
Robert Lowe
Bett’ Wilkinsor
Fairview
Orval ‘Bowles
Elmer ,Kerr
Gilbert’ Cafferty
Wesley Hyde
Urwen_ -Larsen
George Hyde
Vernon Cole
Weston
Earl Buttars
Ivotes
John Archibald
J. H. “Taylor
Ernést F. Béutler
Eldon W. Hobbs
J Glen Cox
Tthe
Oxford
Fred Co‘burn
A.L. Fisher
Cluff~Kendall
Annie Hatch
Glendon
Jensen
Clifton
J. Ch. Choules
Reed Olsen
Sylvan Talbot
Howard
Henderson
Robert * Porter
James Ransbottom Dies at 89 in Whitney
James Ransbottom, 89, of Whitney, died Monday at 9:15 p.m. at the home of his adopted daughter Mrs. Orion Jensen in Preston. Born October 4, 1861 in Oldham England, he came to the United States 81 years ago and farmed in Whitney. He was active in the LDS church as stake missionary and ward teacher and at death was a high priest in the Franklin stake. Survived by one son James R. Ransbottom of Whitney and Mrs Lottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ransbottom
Whitney
Orion Jensen
South
Preston
Oldham
Lancashire
England
Henry
Martha Whitehead
Ransbottom
Sarah “Swainston
Logan L'D_S
United States
Eean
Franklin
James R. Ransbottom
Lottle
Safeway Manager Frank Jones to Move to Pocatello
Frank Jones longtime head of the Preston Safeway store is promoted to manage a Safeway outlet in Pocatello. He has lived in Preston for three and a half years after serving as a bomber in World War II and surviving a German prison camp. Mrs Jones active in civic affairs.
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Frank
Safeway
Preston
Jones
Pogatello
Logan
Air ‘Force
Germany
The
Lions
Jayceées
Ber‘of Commerce
Fifteen Vocalists Enter Petterborg Cup Contest
The 12th annual Petterborg cup contest formerly Worley cup will be held Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Preston high school auditorium with 15 vocalists, judged by Prof. Wesley M. Harris of Idaho State College. The event features choral numbers by the high school a capella choir under Lyle Shipley with past winner Hatricia Maughan to be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Theo
Petterborg
Eugene Worley
Yunder
Lylé Shipley
Hatricia ‘Maughan
Hospan Teat
Donna’ Beth ‘Beckstead
Ned Stocks
Richard, Merrill
Permit Issued for 50000 Warehouse Building
Soil Aid corporation Intermountain division announces a 50000 warehouse project in Preston. David E Davis of Preston seed and coal confirms a building permit has been issued and construction will start soon. The facility will house equipment for manufacturing soil conditioners on the east side of the L. V. Merrill property in the southeast Preston area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil-Aid Corporation
Intermountain
David E. “Davis
Preston
L. V. Merrill
Mill Levy Election Set for District 201 Saturday
The annual 12 mill school levy election for District 201 will run from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in the high school board trustees office. Voters must meet Idaho constitution qualifications and be residents. additionally they must be a parent or guardian of a child under 21 or a taxpaying spouse. The board may levy 13 mills, but this is the annual levy by popular vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Idaho
Robert B Gibson Appointed City Council Member
Robert B Gibson was appointed last Thursday night by the city council to fill the unexpired term on the city board of the late Dr S P Packer. He will serve until the next municipal election in 1953. Gibson, manager of the Salt Lake elevator here, has been active in civic affairs and has long been a chamber of commerce and Lions Club member. He will serve alongside Holdover member Howard Hall and newly elected Harold By Allen and Ownes Baut, with incoming mayor Rulon Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B
Inate
Hey
Ogen
Préston
Attairs
Heshas
Ott
O8s Commerce
Lions Club
Gibson
Howard “Hall
Holdover
Harold
By. Allen
Ownes Baut
Rulon Dunn
Aiz
Baur
Dunn
Allen
Howard Hall
Robert
B. .Gibson
S. P. Packers
West Side High Musicians Win Scores At Festival
West Side high school music festival yielded first places and seconds. Yvonne Archibald earned a piano solo and Nile Hansen a baritone horn solo for top ratings. Mixed chorus, Colleen Whitney and Shegla Maughan earned seconds with soprano solos, plus Gaylord Merrill on baritone and others receiving recognition. The band wore new uniforms amid compliments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Side
Colleen
Whitney
Shegla Maughan
Gaylord
Merrill
Dareth
Balls
Billy Callister
Ethel Beutler
Joyce Tanner
Elda
Pauline Campbell
Janette” ‘Olson
West Side- High
Art contest at Preston High grows in interest
The Preston Lions club sponsored last night’s annual art exhibit and contest at Preston High School. Principal Reed Brenchley said entries are roughly doubling each year with an estimated 20 to 25 students submitting 75 to 80 paintings, mostly oil works. First prize went to Brent Wilson, junior, son of Royal and Grace Wilson of Fairview. second prize to Diana Hampton, daughter of Adrian and Mrs Hampton of Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Lions Club
Reed’ Brenchley
Brenchley
Lions Club
Brent ,Wilson
Royal G. Wilson
Fairview
Diana Hampton
Adrian Hampton
Preston
Girls of F H A Chapter To Observe Hobo Day
Girls of the F H A Chapter plan a Saturday event titled Hobo Day. The Pras ton chapter is organizing activities and fundraising to support sending youths to a leadership training camp in June. Contacts include a phone listing for inquiries.
Woman Chosen as Secretary of Preston Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Faye Houk appointed secretary of the Preston chamber of commerce effective May. She replaces Blanche Hollingsworth who recently resigned. Houk was previously employed in the Cranney Chevrolet Co office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye" Houk
Preston
Chamber of Commerce
R.’ L.smith
Houk
Swenson Elected Preston Rotary Club President
Cleo Swenson, ex officio county auditor and clerk of the district court, was elected president of the Preston Rotary Club to succeed Sherwin Webb. Other officers named include Vice President Phil West, Secretary Susan Merrill, and Treasurer A L Kircher. New directors are A G Carlson Ernest Brutenbeker Harley Greaves and March Hopkins. A USAC student group performed and Brent Nash, Devor Chatterton and Clair Woodward contributed. Brent Nash became a father to a seven pound boy that morning, Ariel Nash missing the meeting in celebratory mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Preston losers urge cooperation after city election
Losing candidates led by Phenoi H. Edgley Roy C. Andreasen and C. Earl Goaslind issue a statement congratulating mayor elect Rulon Dunn and council members H B Allen and Ownes Baur. They call for continued loyalty and orderly governance as Preston moves forward with the winners. Continued on Page 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Phenoi H._ Edgley
Roy C. Andreasen
C. Earl Goaslind
Rulon Dunn
H.B. Allen
Ownes Baur
Ihem
Preston Elects Dunn and Baur in Record Municipal Vote
About 1589 ballots cast in Preston select Rulon Dunn as mayor and F. Baur for council, with Allen and Andreasen also winning seats. Dunn beats Edgley 836 to 753. Baur wins 782 to 745. precinct results show tight races and a tie in one precinct. Officials take office May 4 amid祝 questions on term lengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Rulon’ Dunn
KPST
Phenoi Edgley
Harold B. Shell
Allen
Ownés’ F. Baur
Preston ‘Electric & Furniture ‘Co
Roy ‘C. Andreasen
Baur
Andreasen
Goaslind
Clifton Ward Aims For Final Cancer Drive Report
Clifton Ward completes its first to finish report on the Franklin county cancer crusade conducted this month. Average contribution in Clifton runs about 900 cents per family under captain Lona McDermott with assistants Mrs Horace Smith Mrs John McCombs Mrs Joel Peterson and Mrs Carl Viehweg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Ward
Franklin County
Clifton
Lona McDermott
Horace Smith
John McCombs
Joel "Peterson
Carl Viehweg
District 202 Seis Election Ca Mullevy May Levy Vote
West Side district No 202 in Dayton will hold its annual school levy election May 4 at the high school from 2 to 4 p.m. Voters decide if trustees may levy up to 12 mills in addition to existing funds to operate the district. Assessed value is 2 588 818 dollars. estimated operating need is 140 157.38 dollars with 38 994 from state and county, 2 000 from sales and 22 004.95 from the 8 4 mill bond levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Dayton
Reed’ ‘Anderson
Lt. Boyd T. Whittle Wounded in Korea Action
First Lt. Boyd T. Whittle son of Mrs. Bertha T. Whittle Preston has been wounded in action in Korea. He was hit during an assault on a hill March 31 after his unit faced heavy fire and received first aid before staying with his men for hours. Whittle, 29, a World War II veteran, was recalled to active duty in January after university degrees in animal husbandry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha T. Whittle
Preston
Korea
Whittle
University of Idaho
University of Illinois
University of Maryland
Li-Col Keith Hull Receives New West Point Assignment
Li Col Keith Hull has taken a new assignment after completing a special course for reserve officers at Fort Sill Oklahoma. He previously served at Fort Besoin and hails from Whitney with his wife and parents Mrs and Mrs A C Hull. The order places him into a staff role at an engineer school in Fort Belvo Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Hull
Matth Hull
Whitney
C. Hull
Fost Belvo Va
Huil
Fort Sil Okla
Bertore
Fort Besoin
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Montpélier
Recreation Group
Beth. Call
Central School
James
Frank Jones
Pocatello
Maill Levy
Sellar
Packer
West ‘Side
Brent, Wilson
Praston
Fucura Homanis
O. Arscelea
Alenniss
Aarons
Alinies Ee
Itis Pojec
C of. Cc
Cleo
Swenson New
Rotary’ Club
Swenson
Cleo Swenson
Hero
Mr. Allen
Cancer Drive
Seis
Mullevy
Boyd T. Whittle
Tusday
Lesley Dunkley
naMar Nash
US 5
Sugar Factory
Dunkley
Nash
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