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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1954
Page
1
The Eastside school district No 20 schedules a budget hearing Wednesday at 8 PM to present and discuss the proposed 1954-55 budget. A public sale notice for school property appears, with bond election details coming in May and to be published in this issue.
Local Preston delegates Dan Belnap Vaughn Drury and others attended the Idaho Jaycees and Jay-Cettes state convention in Idaho Falls. Jack Clifford of Lewiston was elected state Jaycee president. Mrs Leone White Preston was elected district vice president. the group will support maternity needs at the hospital and address juvenile delinquency issues.
An ad fragment notes a planned Recreation League 18 softball league to be organized in the city. Sponsors are invited to back 3 teams and should contact Arnold Sant as soon as possible. a schedule may be drawn up.
Preston American Legion post promotes a fundraiser Friday May 7 in the courthouse basement dining hall. Family and individual tickets cover supper hot cakes sausage and eggs plus a dance and youth show under 12. Door prizes and food contributions from local firms are listed with ticket support.
Preston PFA hosted a Saturday judging event with milk flavor and quality tests and meat identification. Malad placed first with a 230 score, ahead of Preston and West Side. Teams included Ramon Wright, Stanton Nuffer, and Larry Larsen. Montpelier won the farm mechanics contest.
Frances Atkinson travels from West Side High School to Chicago as a DAV guest. She tours the city with chaperones Julian J. Jackson and family, attends theater, views a TV show with Danny Thomas, and receives gifts including a trip to Washington DC. She praises Chicago landmarks and returns inspired by the journey.
Preston High department presented a radio program Thursday highlighting a district ratings event. The Malad music festival occurred April 9 and 10 with participants including Klane Forsgren Richard Edgley Robert Seeley Dwayne Winn Jay Neilson Ruth Smith Larry Winger and many others. Judges and supervisors included Camille Robinson Lynn Bright and Lyle Shipley.
Dale C. Geddes, son of Mr and Mrs Golden Geddes of Banida, serves as sergeant first class with the Seventh Infantry Division in Korea. He wears the combat infantry badge and national defense service medal among others after enlisting in November 1952 following studies at Utah State Agricultural College in Logan.
A 16 year old runaway from St Paul Minnesota was found here Monday by Sheriff Ray Talbot. The youth Ronald Lester Liljedahl is in custody awaiting authorities from St Paul who will take him into their care.
Local farmers may see Jensen Implement display two revolutionary four plow tractors. The Farmall Super M TA and McCormick Super WG TA feature a new torque amplifier drive unit that adds ten speeds and increases pull power up to 45 percent while allowing gear changes without stopping.
Mrs Eldora J Maughan of Idaho was honored in Franklin at a public testimonial Sunday. Rotary president O D Robinson and Idaho State Mothers Assn official Lorenzo Hanson spoke, with music by local instrumentalists and a flute solo by Nola Parry. The event featured a state scroll, a school official speech, and contributions to aid a trip to New York.
Jefferson Junior High announces Gisigriftaid Girls Day Friday featuring a style show and tea in the high school auditorium. An afternoon assembly precedes an evening dance with committees for assembly tea dance listed among students and staff.
In 112 days the city reported ten fires with firefighters kept busy. A barn fire at Enos Holden’s Mapleton home was controlled before damage. Saturday saw two calls, a tree fire near Seventh Ward Chapel then a brush fire at Charles Ainscough’s West Oneida home.
West Side High School girls plan a Mardi Gras style show on Wednesday at 8 p m in the West Side gym. Ninety five girls will model outfits made since December as Anna Moore Reva May Merrill and Mary Lou Moser provide music. Admission is free. West Side undefeated in three district baseball games under Coach Leonard Johnson, defeating Malad Blackfoot and Preston.
Campaigning is in full swing at Preston High School as three student ticket slates Penicillin Eveready and Wizards field candidates for president and other posts. The Penicillin slate lists Gordon Beckstead for president Don Gunderson for vice president Jon Hyde for chief justice and others for secretary treasurer social manager and editor roles. The Wizards slate lists Clifford Edwards for president Stephen Hinckley for vice president Carolyn Chadwick for secretary Lynne Bodily for chief justice and additional posts. The Eveready slate names Richard Rawlings for president DeVerl Cutler for vice president Blaine Sparons for chief justice Ann Lewis for secretary and more. Candidates also spotlight cheerleader hopefuls and numerous staff editor roles across Blue and White and Quiver publications.
The Franklin county audit commends officials for efficient methods and current records. Sheriff files show improvements in bookkeeping and timely remittances. Revenue and expense statements indicate favorable results with guidance to maintain or modestly adjust levies amid expected changes. The county aid and road funds show reserves but emphasize year to year planning.
Airman Hansen, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E E Hansen, completed a six month electronics course and spent several days with his grandparents before leaving Saturday for overseas duty in Labrador. He studied at the base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and is reported to be heading to Labrador for service.
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers Weston unit hosts a special meeting today to honor the 89th birthday anniversary of Weston. The article recalls early settlement at Cedarville, Bear River crossings, and the development of infrastructure from 1865 onward.
Dareth Balls of Dayton has been initiated into the national social fraternity Phi Kappa Tau at Idaho State College. The new member, a freshman majoring in business, serves as president of the freshman class and participates in the concert choir, Tunesmiths, and the musical Brigadoon shown this semester. He and active members enjoyed a steak dinner after the ceremony.
During a severe wind storm several television antennas were blown down after guy wires failed. A charged antenna struck a live 44 KV line, burned TV tubes, overloaded circuits, blew fuses, and damaged water pipes in the home. No injuries occurred. Power workers shut the line after neighbors notified them.
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