Preston Night Rodeo and Horse Show Through 1941 Highlights
The article traces the early Preston Night Rodeo and horse show history from its inception, noting seating expansions to 6000 then 7000, famed entertainers like Dick Griffeth, Elmer Holcomb, and the Dean duo, queen winners such as Letha Bronson, and notable performances including Palomino quadrilles and fireworks by Shell Oil. It covers 1938 to 1941 with prize-valued improvements, judges from Denver and Grace, and a wartime cancellation in 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
C. O. Lashner
Dick “Griffeth
Roper
Bonnie Treasures
Ber
Harriet Weaver
Letha Bronson
Dick Griffeth
Chet and
Waneta Howell
Carol Henry
Elmer Holcomb
Shell Oil Company
Mel Reeves
William Gabriel
Denver
Willard Bitten
Hillside Rodeo
Iivestock
Monte Montanas
Prank
Bernice Dean
Ida Winward
Gloria Wilcox
Trixie McCormick
Alice Nesbit
Holes Harker
John Adam
Baltzer Peterson
Ardis Hansen
Scout Director Eberhard Takes Short Leave
Eberhard begins a three week assignment as scout director. He will spend one week at Bear Lake camp and two weeks at Windriven Mountains. In his absence Mr Harris will lead the Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest. Eberhard
Bear Lake
Windriven Mountains
Mr. Harris
Preston Woman Escapes Killer
A Preston woman recounts a violent crime where a husband defending his property was shot, the killer then shot the wife, dragged their bodies to the garage, and slept in their bed while eating groceries. The incident occurred near Preston as Mrs Poage and companions traveled from Cornish Utah toward Fort Collins Colorado about four weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Poage
Will Helwig
Gilbert Baker
Betty
Cornish
Utah
Preston
Fort Cor Jina
Colorado
Tracy
Outlaw Captured After Manhunt With Air Support
A man believed to be in the hills near a swamp was pursued by a large posse from Wyoming and Colorado, aided by four airplanes. Ranchmen threatened to kill on sight until the outlaw was captured two days later. Mrs Poage and companions were held at a guarded filling station until reinforcements arrived from Fort Collins and escorted them to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Wyoming
Colorado
Poage
Frank Hartman
Fort Collings
Car Thefts Carry Severe Sentences In Federal Offense
Idaho Falls officers locate the Pinson car east of Idaho Falls with tools and supplies intact after a wave of thefts. The report notes offenses involve crossing state lines and may be federal crimes with penalties. FBI agents offer help in pursuing criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caille Rastling
FBI
Pinson
Idaho Falls
Mr. Pinson
Salt Lake City Families Visit Hattle Thatcher
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Park and daughter Kathryn and Mrs Freddie Westenfelder of Salt Lake City spent the weekend with Mrs Hattle Thatcher. They picnicked and fished in Cub River canyon on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Park
Kathryn
Freddie Westenfelder
Salt Lake City
Hattle Thatcher
Cub River Canyon
Nutritional Hints Pamphlets Available To Public
Public pamphlets on wartime nutrition will be filed at the local library this week. Dr. Leo Hawkes chairs the Franklin county nutrition committee and announces pamphlets covering food preservation drying freezing rationed meals and cost control. Dehydration methods are noted as not suited to regular kitchens by R R Rowell of Utah Power and Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Nutrition Committee
Leo Hawkes
Idaho
R. R- Rowell
Utah Power and Light Company
County approves public use of new dehydrator device
A company informs the nutrition committee that its dehydrator is available for county residents to use. The move opens access to the device for local households and community programs, expanding nutrition support options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nutrition Committee
Poages Leaving Preston After Twenty Years
Mrs. Robert Poage returns from Longmont Colorado with her daughter Mrs Frank Hartman and two children to move to their ranch in Longmont. Mr Poage is called to Mt Clemens Michigan to work two months for Franklin County Sugar Company. They have resided in Preston twenty years and friends bid them adieu. Poage was a foreman at the sugar company during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Poage
Longmont
Colorado
Frank Hartman
Frank Robert
Rylene
J. Collins
Poage
Mt. Clemens
Michigan
Franklin County Sugar Company
Mrs. Poage
Preston
Mr. Poage
Frank- Nin—County—Sugar—company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mayor Crockett
Eewin Crockett
Edwin Crockett
Intermountain
Adam
Satan
Eve
Reed's Riteway Store
Eberhard
Greaves Style Shop
CHEK
Fountain Service
Poages
Ean Penin Ee
Penney's
Slack Sox
Cynthia
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