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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

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Preston Night Rodeo Sets Lights On High Stakes Show

The Preston rodeo chiefs announce a lantern lit night show with top rodeo acts. Promoter Merlin Whittle cites Bozeman producer Fay Richter and world champion trick riders as headliners. Tickets, classes, and purse details along with gate entrances are outlined for the event and attached horse show.

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Idaho primary polling places open next Tuesday in county

Election details list polling sites such as Fairview and Mink Creek schools and county courthouses. Voters will choose three Republican contests for state senate, congress representatives, and other local offices with incumbents unopposed in some races.

Hoon Lin Couinty Idaho Egypt Fairview Franklin ¢School iGlendale Maplétori Mink’ Creek Regio Rourthousey McCune, Major Vine Sws Stewart Geass Idaho Falls Ray Preston Bre Wallace U.S Henry c. Dworshak John Sanburn Isaac M. Evans Tinop Renno Jones Funk

Barn Fire Destroys Logah Chief's Property on Durwood Auls Farm

Chief of Police Huls on duty as a Monday afternoon barn fire at the Petterborg estate on 136 South Third East burned the structure built circa 1804. The Santa Claus sleigh and time cutter were stored inside. only charred boards remain. Mrs Huls and their week old daughter were away in Logah.

Durwood Auls Huls Preston Theo Petterborg Emil Cutter Theo. Petterberg Sabout Isaid

Break and Enter Reported at Sinclair Service Station

Police investigate a break in at Sinclair Service Station on North Street last Saturday night. Prowlers reportedly broke a rear window and entered the office area but nothing was taken. The inner office door remained locked, and the incident was reported to city police by Bill Coburn and Grant Smith, employees.

Sspaz Sinclair North Bill Coburn Rand

Veteran Representative Uncertain On Preston Visit

A Pocatello based representative discussed trimming travel expenses and visiting Preston in the future. He said Gooch would not be in Preston this Friday and that the next trip could be Aug. 20, with a full day at the employment office to meet local veterans about individual issues.

Véterans > Administration Perry Pocatello Preston Eeeresey Gooch

Preston Rotary Softball Tops Watermelon Game 14 to 3

Rotary team wins decisively as Homerun Crockett belts three home runs. Manager Bob Fulton credits teammates Harold Swift Clift Warr Jed Lewis Harley Greaves Joe Cushman and other Rotarians for the victory. The game is described as fueled by the crowd and strong hitting. Continued on page 5.

Preston Potatello Preston Rotary Lions Bob Fulton Rotary Harold Swift Clift Warr Jed Lewis Harley Greaves Joe Cushman Rotarians Crockett Quinn Crockett Ions Toy Stops Crock

Weston Elevator Remodeling Adds Tanks Scale and Office

Remodeling of the Farmers Grain Growers Assn elevator at Weston was completed last week under Carlos Egan of Layton Utah. Two new tanks of 10 000 bushels each and a center tank of 4000 bushels were added along with a 60 000 pound scale and two hoists. A new office and modern equipment were included as grain intake rises to about 310 000 bushels daily.

Weston Thomas E. Rose Carlos Egan Layton, Ute ES Ater

Intersection Crash Damages Two Cars. Three Teens Escape Injury

A Sunday noon collision at the 4th South and 4th West intersection damaged a 1939 Buick sedan and a 1938 Ford coupe. Drivers Dave Frew 16 Preston and Cloyd Hansen Jr 15 Preston escaped serious injury, as did passenger Jack Merrill 14. The Buick was pushed into a telephone pole and rolled onto its top.

Buick Ford Dave Frew Preston Shis Carl Frew Cloyd Hansen, Jr William.e Honé Gene Hone Jack’ Merrill Hansen Ihewstreet

Benson Eulogy by LDS Apostle at Salt Lake City Funeral

The funeral for Ezra Benson, an LDS apostle, in Salt Lake City featured military honors and a church choir. Speeches by Orville Larsen and James Condie, with solos by Horace Bagh and others, closed with "My Task" and "Some Time We’ll Understand" before page 8 continuation.

Ezra Benson Salt -Lake’ City Wes Gledhill Richfield Hattie Greaves Selma’ “Johnson

California Players to Present The Silver Card in Preston

The California Players, previously promoted as What Doeth Profit, return to Preston for a Monday performance on August 16 at 8 o clock. Sponsored by Mutual Improvement associations, tickets go on sale this weekend in each ward and at O P Skaggs store and Hansen Godfrey company. The play, titled The Silver Card, will be staged in the high school auditorium with approval from the MIA boards.

California Preston Mutual: Improvement Associations O. P Skaggs Hansen-Godfrey :Company MIA

Delegates Report on Boise School Held by Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau delegates reviewed a Boise school session led by Mrs. Ben Meek at a Farm Bureau directors meeting Monday night. Meek cited points urging farm women to vote and study legislation, with Mrs Sewell noting national director's guidance. A county health nurse objective was listed to raise rural and national health standards through public health service. Control of communicable diseases in schools was continued on Page 5.

Farm Bureau Boise Ben Meek Meek Sewell Associated, Women

Oneida stake fathers with sons plan annual outing

Read of an Oneida stake father son camping trip to Willow Flat on Aug 10 and 11. The boys and dads check in at 4 pm the first day with meals, bedding, and supplies noted. Activities include fly casting, hiking and camp programs as the event proceeds toward a family dinner and return home after early packing on Wednesday.

Junior Andi Leveryn

Sinninticy Festival Stakes Primary Held Aug 14

The Oneida stake summer festival on Saturday August 14 at 2 p m in the city park invites the public to witness the primary children perform in dances songs and story with costumes. Special exhibits highlight customs of the British Isles Pacific and Scandinavian nations. Della Crockett chairs the event with Vanona Geddes and Ray Webster assisting. stake board members and teachers oversee preparations and programs.

Oneida Zion British Isles Geddes Ray Webster SAIL Vand

Huls Family Welcomes Baby Girl at Home

Chief Huls and Mrs Huls completed the trip from the hospital to their home where a baby girl arrived in July. Weighing 144 ounces, she joined two brothers Craig and Todd and a sister Dana as the family awaits a name. The parents plan to decide soon as they settle in at their house for six people.

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Soil conservation help offered by Clifton county committee

J. H. Choules heads the soil conservation committee in Clifton county. He says farmers may contact him at home or file written requests with the county agent’s office in the courthouse. A limited number of trained men will be available from August to provide free agronomy and drainage guidance, prioritizing worst cases and funded by the U. S. Department of Agriculture.

H -Choules Clifton Franklin Beroes Choules U. S Department ‘of Agriculture

Whitney Boy 11 Injured by Cow in Rural Incident

Anthony Beckstead, 11, of Whitney, was injured when a cow charged him while in a field with a calf. He suffered scalp wounds and bruises but no broken bones after being treated at Pres Fons Hospital and returned home. The incident highlights hazards in rural areas and townships.

Anthony Beckstead Lloyds Whitney

Catherine Archibald to Be Honored on 85th Birthday

Catherine Archibald will be honored August 10 at the home of her son John Archibald in Dayton for her 85th birthday. Born 1863 in Coalville Utah, she moved to Clarkston at age three with her parents John and Mary Godfrey. She married Richard Jardine, later widowed, then wed James Archibald in Salt Lake City in 1897. The Archibalds moved to Dayton, where they lived until Mia Archibald’s death in November 1941.

Catherine Archibald John ‘Archibald Dayton Catherine Clarkston Richard ‘Jardine Jardine James Archibald Salt. Lake City Temple The

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