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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1955

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Baugh Sup vocal contest at Preston High School

The Baugh sup vocal contest at Preston High School will be next Monday at 8 p m in the auditorium. Sponsored by Mr and Mrs Horace Baugh for youth development the event will be judged by Farr is Edgley of Preston. The high school choir directed by Lyle Shipley opens with 15 minutes of contest music. The annual event began with Dr Wor ley and later Theo Petterberg. a permanent fund was set up by Mr Baugh to sustain the contest.

Baugh Preston Audi Richard ~ Merrill Blaine “Wilson Maxine’ ‘Conde Mary Jane Handy Kathleen « Barrus Blanche Joan ‘ Cutler Lenona Edgley Patricia Maughan Robert’ Moore Beth Olsen Yvonne Barrus Marilyn Packer Ruth’ Smith Lyle Shipley Will Dr. Worley Theo Petterberg

Preston Mayor and Council Election Results

The Preston municipal election re-elected incumbents or elected new officials. Voters chose O. Sherwin Webb for mayor 998 votes, Keith Larson 830, and Earl Hollingsworth 969 for council seats, with Rulon Dunn and Virgil Knudson among close rivals. The three winning candidates thanked voters in Preston Citizen.

Preston Amayor Ayor Timie Sher Webb Rulon - Dunn Knudson Hollingsworth Inguinnbent Baur Citizen Express Sherwin Rulon Dunn

Tiny Blind Musician Delights Audience At Benefit

A program at the 4th ward hall featured Mark Seamons a blind pianist organist from Ogden with cancer survivor nerves. The Jay-Cettes and local hosts hosted the benefit for the American Cancer Society with donations and talent from Mr and Mrs Vern Seamons and local organizers arranging the event.

Tiny Mark Seamons 4Th Ward Vern Seamons Ogden Jay

Jefferson Girls Plan Day With Style Show And Dance

Jefferson junior high schedules a girls day tomorrow with a mother style show at 1 p.m. in the high school auditorium followed by a dance in the evening. Student committees list Cheryl Geddes heading the style show with assistants listed among the named students.

Jefferson Junior Cheryl Geddes Btyle Suzanne Greaves Judith Nash Ann Maughan Mary Carpenter Rebecca” Hawkes Katie Ruth Bell JoAnn Gamble Kay Cherrington sHelen _Wakley Bennett Gloria Anna’ Leeer LaDene Palmer

County Not Included In Wheat Mix Ruling Seeded

County notes that mixed wheat and barley crops are not to be classified as wheat acreage when the wheat is present in small amounts and the mix contains up to fifty percent barley. The ruling clarifies production intent and acreage classification, with continued coverage on page five.

Volun Iteer

Richard Johnson Present at Rescue Mission In Bayfield

Richard Johnson of Preston aboard the Ytrans port USS Bayfield helped in the rescue of 33 persons from the Beas after Pan American Straits incident. He is 21 and trained at Fort Ord California and is a former University of Idaho student.

Richard Tep Johnson Preston Ytransport Uss Bayfield Syisan Beas Pan-American’Straits Wash Fort’. Ord Calif University of Idaho

County Villages Elect Trustees in Local Elections

In Franklin and Weston communities, new village officials were elected. Merlin Anderson and Samuel R Handy won trustee seats in Franklin over eight candidates. Norman Fonnesbeck J M Dahle and Lee Schwaneveld were elected for four year terms in Weston. Dayton residents returned Joseph Hansen I H Taylor and John Archibald to the board amid a field of other candidates.

Becessious Franklin Merlin Anderson Samuel R.handy W. P. Waddoups William H. Biggs Douglas Naef Weston ‘Norman Fonnesbeck J.M. Dahle Lee Schwanevéldt Dayton

Baccalaureate and Commencement Plans At Clifton Ward Church

The Clifton ward church hosts a Baccalaureate service Sunday May 22 at 2 p.m with Wilford Richards of Utah State Agricultural College Seminary as guest speaker. Commencement follows Wednesday May 25 at 8 p.m at Weston ward LDS church with Carl W. Beuhner addressing seniors. Narveen KoFeed is valedictorian and Lyle Henderson salutatorian. Top seniors include Narveen Ki Lyle Henderson Janet Olsen Arlene Hatch Karen Nielson Jay Schwaneveldt Ramona McDermott Kayleen Johnson Sharron Walker Beverly Bingham.

Clifton Ward Wilford Richards Ithe Utah State Agricultural” ‘College Seminary Institute Weston Ward LDS Church Carl W. Beuhner Church of Jesus Christ “of Latter-day Saints Narveen , Koféed Narveen Ki Lyle Henderson Janet . Olsen Arlene Hatch Karen Nielson Jay Schwaneveldt Ramona McDermott Kayleen Johnson

Dean C. Smith Named New Scout District Commissioner

Melvin L. Harris announces Dean C. Smith of Riverdale is appointed neighborhood commissioner for the Preston 4th 7th and Glendale wards to assist scout troops and explorer posts. Smith brings extensive scouting background including rank of life scout service as senior patrol leader scoutmaster and troop committee member and attendance at the 1939 national jamboree. He holds certificates for three scout training courses.

Melvin L. Harris Dean C. Smith Riverdale Smith Preston 4Th 7Th Glendale

Tractor Overturns injuring Riverdale Driver

Joseph S Tanner, 60, of Riverdale, was injured Saturday when the tractor he drove overturned. He suffered chest injuries and was taken to General Memorial hospital for observation before being released Monday.

Joseph S Tanner Riverdale General Memorial Hospital

Tabernacle Choir to Brighten Cache Valley Saturday

The Tabernacle Choir will perform at 8 p m Saturday at the USAC fieldhouse in Logan in full concert dress. Richard L Evans will announce the program and the choir plans a Europe tour with funds raised by Utah concerts to avoid church funding. Delta Phi members help fund a returned missionaries home on campus with Logan stake tickets available through bishops or at campus.

Swith Tabernacle Choir General Conference of the Mormon Church Cinrama Cache Valley USAC Tabernacle- Choir Cornwall Richard L. .Evans Igive Europe David Oo. McKay Utah Logan Delta, Phi Returned Missionary Fraternity Delta : “Phi LDS ‘Institute Logan Hardware Dunkley The Start Lester F. Hewlett J." Spencer * Cornwall Alexandter Schreiner Frank Ww. Asper Richard L. Evans Richard P. Condie Roy M. ‘Darley Jack Thomas Mary R. Jack Gerrit ‘van Tussenbroek

Banida Youth Gears for LDS Mission Call

Gyle Hollingsworth son of Mr and Mrs M L Hollingsworth of Banida has accepted a missionary assignment for the LDS church in the Northwestern states. He will enter the mission home in Salt Lake City May 11 after graduating Preston High in 1953 and LDS seminary in 1952. A dance will be held Saturday at 8 pm in the Banida ward, all are invited.

LaVern’ “Gyle ‘Hollingsworth M. LaVern Hollingsworth Banida Haa LDS Church Salt Lake Elder Hollingsworth

Local Students Win Festival Awards at Preston High

Three Preston High students received certificates for superior ratings at the annual poetry festival. Lenore Banister Rasmussen Evelyn Edgley and Phillip Nash performed scenes from poetic dramas and songs from British drama. Mrs Karl Bailitt judged in the college section and attended a luncheon with Pres Darrell M. Chase and Gwendella Thornley.

iPreston Lenore’ Banister iMrs Woodrow Rasmussen Mink” “Creek Evelyn Phenoi Edgley Karl Baillit Darrell M. Chase Gwendella’ Thornley

Lions choose Don Greaves as president for coming year

Don Greaves owner of Central Market on State Street was elected president of the Preston Lions at last night's annual balloting. Mark Hammond was named first vice president, with Dean Rust and Gail Turner as second and third vice presidents. J Neff Boothe was re elected secretary, Glen Godfrey named new chairman, and Joe Garner named treasurer. Dell Smith Lynn Fackrell were elected to two year terms on the board of directors. The new officers take over after Bud Young retires.

Don , Greaves Preston Lions Club Greaves Central Market State Mark Hammond Dean Rust Gail. Turner J. Neff Boothe Glen Godfrey Hontamer Joe Garner

Preston High Musicians Shine at District Festival

Preston High School musicians earned high ratings at the district music festival held in Montpelier last Friday and Saturday. Four judges evaluated performances, with the 90-voice choir earning two superior and two excellent ratings. the band and various vocal ensembles also posted superior or excellent marks. The list includes soloists Larry Smith Gary Merrill Ruth Olsen Judy Baur plus quartet and ensemble members.

Preston High School Montpelier Twin Falls Preston Larry Smith Gary Merrill Ruth Olsen Judy Baur Superior Lynn Bennett Gordon Oliverson Larry Benson Horatio Gregory Carol Jorgensen Karen Wells Judith Gailey Johnny ‘Bell Georgia Rose Porter George Foster Kay “Thatcher Sandra Condie Elizabeth Owens Carolyn, Chadwick Miggs Merrill Darell Jepsen Blaine Seamons

Sewer Trench Collapse Sends Three Men to Safety

Friday a sewer trench collapse near Freshcia Arias Southeast injured none of three workers Dell Robinson Lynn Fackrell and Bob Herd escaped serious harm thanks to coworkers quick action. Herd was rushed to hospital but later found not to have a broken leg. The local contractor Curly Docksteader had returned with pipe when he found the men nearly buried and aided their release.

Cal Dell Robinson Lynn - Fackrell Bob Herd Ifor A. New. Sever Freshcia Arias Curly” Docksteader Herd

Eleven Men Discharged From Armed Services This Week

Registrants discharged announced by Faye Houk selective service secretary. Medals listed include National Defense Service and Good Conduct for many, with United Nations and Korean service noted for several. Names include Cornell Stanger Preston Nufter, Rulon Burton, Joseph Alma Taylor, Clare Bennett Winn, Keith Hatch, Paul Hatch, Arell Christensen, Melvin Coburn, Quinton Palmer, Robert Haworth, and Charles Briggs of Weston.

Faye’ Houk Cornell Stanger Preston United Nations’service National Defense Edwin J." Nufter United Nations Rulon Dean Burton Joseph ‘Alma -Taylor Terreton National Defense ‘Service Clare Bennett Winn Keith W. Hatch Oxford Paul“ Hatch Arell, N Christensen Melvin Alexander Coburn Quinton Thomas Palmer National Defense ’Service United Nations Service Am Horace Haworth Franklin National ‘Defense’ Service Ithat Charles Larry Briggs Weston Ithe T.-Navy

Norman Jorgensen Finishes Navy School

Norman Jorgensen, son of Mr and Mrs Vic Jorgensen, recently left Alameda after graduating second in a six week AEMC weather testing device course at Memphis Tenn. The program drew electronics men from bases nationwide and some civilians skilled in electronics. He enlisted in the Navy and completed the course.

Vic Jorgensen Alameda Calif AEMC Memphis, Tenn Norman Hich

Paris Spring Style Show At West Side High

Paris in the Spring will be the theme of a West Side High School style show next Wednesday at 8 p m in the gym. Girls from home economics will model fashions they have made this spring under Alzina Egbert with Sharron Walker as chairman and Vicki Robinson handling decorations. Public invited and admission will be charged.

Paris West Side High Alzina Egbert Sharron Walker Vicki Robinson Acmissicua

Knife and Fork Club Elects Officers at April Meeting

Preston Knife and Fork Club directors Gary Egbert Gaylord C. Larson and Paul Cy Greaves were elected to the board. William A. Davis was chosen as president succeeding Cleo Swenson. Mark Hammond becomes vice president. current directors Dr. Newell Davies and L. D. Bodily stay on. Secretary-treasurer Leo I Byington and James B. McQueen to remain. Retiring directors include L. V Merrill and H. R. Bingham.

George “In “Egbert Gaylord C. Larson Paul Cy: Greaves Preston Knife and Fork William A. Davis Cleo Swenson Mark Hammond Dr. Newell, Davies L. D. Bodily Lewiston Leo I.byington L. Vv Merrill

West Side High to Enlarge Band Program Through Testing

West Side High plans an expanded band drive with music aptitude tests for fourth and fifth graders in Weston and Dayton next week May 2 3 4 5. Director Mr Hill will oversee the program with temporary instrument rentals for three months to gauge success before full investment.

West’ Side Marlin Hill Weston and Dayton

Olympus Male Chorus Promises Evening Concert

The Olympus male chorus of Salt Lake City will present a program Friday evening at 8 oclock in the Oneida stakehouse. Sponsored by the Oneida stake MIA, the choir has been organized for several years and has sung extensively throughout the intermountain area. Public invitation.

Olympus Salt Lake City Oneida_stakehouse Oneida Stake Mia Intermountain

Knudson congratulates election winners urges city progress

Virgil Knudson concedes defeat for re-election as Preston city councilman and pledges loyal support to the new administration led by Keith Larson. He thanks supporters and appeals to residents to back the new officers to keep Preston among Idaho’s best places to live.

Virgil Knudson Preston Keith Larson Idaho Virgil Knud

Weather Wild Spring Talk In Freston Monday Chill

Fragmentary April 24 report describes a warm Sunday with sun, followed by a heavy Monday morning cold and rain. Farmers worry over planting and winds threaten crops as through storms and hail may return. residents note shifting spring conditions and a late freeze risk.

Freston

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