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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
1
The Preston Rodeo and Parade Weekend kicks off tonight in North Hollywood California. The Liberty Act showcases eight horses performing thrilling routines under voice command without harness or tack while volunteers assist with ticketing ushering and crowd support for the event.
The Preston Rodeo ends a busy Saturday with a sheriff posse mock robbery and hanging at 3 30 p m and a rodeo and parade starting at the south end of Preston. The grand entry features the Preston Rodeo court and local marching groups along with multiple posses and floats. Top events include saddle bronc bareback riding calf roping and bull riding plus Rhythm on Wheels and the Roy Rogers horses. Top act Top Hat dances a horse to music with a finale Fantasy in Feathers.
Mayor Sherwin Webb announces the city wide garbage collection ordinance takes effect today in Preston. The plan, funded by a recent city bill, aims to improve refuse service with set pickup zones and a 6:00 a.m. submission deadline. Restrictions limit containers to 32 gallons and 100 pounds.
The Preston Rodeo event Saturday at 3:30 p.m. will stage a mock robbery with a hanging, performed by the Sheriff's Posse assisted by the Preston Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Boots and Saddle Club. Gene Anderson says the Jaycees will haul the bodies away, while the robbed business is not yet designated and Shetland ponies will be used again.
Airman GRACE Kenneth Thomas son of Mrs Nelda Thomas Grace, named honor graduate of the Air Force surgical assistant course at Gunter AFB Alabama He achieved the highest class score and received training in operating room instruments anatomy and physiology.
The Banida ward Oneida Stake and Franklin Stake Whitley ward join in a divisional roadshow festival at Soda Springs High School auditorium starting at 8 p.m. Mrs. Keith Larson says top choirs from Bearslake Oneida Pa Sean aahows will perform, with no admission charge.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a family reunion in the United States with multiple generations gathered for the first time. The text references names such as Feeter of One and Jan Best from Wilderld, with unclear details about location or event specifics.
Jose Hernandez 23 bound over to district court on 1000 bail for assault with intent to commit rape after breaking into a Frankuson home and assaulting an 11-year-old girl who identified him. In a second case three youths, two 16 and Yazzie M. Joe 19, beat a woman in the Opera House basement while holding her. The trio were convicted and ordered to work on county roads repay hospital costs and $75 to the woman.
An unclear fragment references tractors and fans with mentions of numbers and names. The garbled text lacks coherent events or identifiable people, places, or dates to form a clear news item.
A nine year old boy Hollis H. Fennesbeck died after an accidental gunshot in Weston Franklin County. The child son of Mr and Mrs J Myron Fennesbeck was born March 18 1954 in Preston. He attended Weston Elementary School and was active in the LDS church. Relatives include brothers Rodney Bruce and others. The service conducted by Bishop Rolén Bastian featured prayers by Maurice Tingey Spencer and Geraldine Susan.
The Eastside district five mill levy was defeated for a second time on Tuesday as turnout doubled from the first election. Voters sided 549 Yes to 521 No, falling about 16 percent short of the two thirds needed. Total votes were 1,070, up from 527 previously.
The second quorum of Elders presents Mark Seamons a former Franklin boy in a concert on August 16 at Preston high school auditorium. Seamons now 16 has been blind since infancy and will perform in this community event.
A hay barn milking parlor and loafing shed belonging to Ralph Porter of Beeaion burned to the ground. Preston Fire Department battled the flames for hours, estimating losses at about 10 000. A child playing with matches was linked to the start, with neighbors aiding in containment before the fire reached adjacent structures.
Harold A. Rossow of Preston is among 400 Navy reservists from Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington slated for a vacation style training cruise to Hawaii starting August 1. They belong to the 13th Naval District.
The text notes a petition under law to close Banida school and states the filing deadline for the petition followed by the school board notice. It adds the election date will be set by the school board.
Ross Talbot senior and his two sons Ross Jr and Jesse were awarded Eagle Scout badges at a Preston court of honor. Gordon Beckstead also received his Eagle badge, with Mrs Ti presenting a miniature Eagle pin and a necklace to honor the family achievement.
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