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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1954
Page
1
The Modernized M. H. King Co opens its newest and most improved store on State Street in Preston Friday at 9 30 am. H E King president notes self service adds speed and convenience. The store is third Preston location with enhanced facilities and rear access from municipal parking for easy entry.
Lyman Balls of Dayton now serving as a missionary will appear in the 18th annual pageant America’s Witness for Christ at Hill Cumorah near Palmyra New York August 12 to 14. The cast includes missionaries from the eastern states mission and Brigham Young University students as well as church members living in eastern states. Ball’s second appearance follows 20 months in the eastern states mission based in Washington DC with prior time in New York and Pennsylvania districts.
Utah Power and Light applied to the Idaho Public Service Commission for permission to shift most electric customer meter readings and bills from monthly to bimonthly. The company argues the change would yield operation savings and aligns with a national trend to keep service rates down with more than 90 percent of the utility’s customers affected.
Standings as of Tuesday show Franklin 6 1, Ern's 5 1, Godfrey's 4 1, Bill's Texas 3 4, Phillips 66 1 5, Lewiston 0 7. Friday schedule features Ern's vs Lewiston 7 30 pm, Bills Texaco vs Godfrey's 8 30 pm, Franklin vs Phillips 66 9 30 pm. Tuesday aug 10 has Phillips 66 vs Lewiston 7 30 pm and Bills Texaco vs Ern's 9 pm. Monday aug 9 Godfrey's at Franklin Ball Park 8 pm. Midget baseball Friday 7 30 pm Team A vs Team C and 8 30 pm Team B vs Team D.
Last call issued for crocheters to enter the nationwide Franklin County fair contest. National prize money exceeds 2500 dollars with all expense trips to New York City for grand national champion and others. Entries must be crocheted with mercerized cotton and completed since Jan 1 1954.
Gladiolus enthusiasts are invited to view the Utah State Gladiolus show in Logan hosted by the Bonneville Gladiolus Society. The Union building opens to the public from 1 to 9 p m with entries due by 10 30 a m. Cash prizes and rosette recognition from the North American Gladiolus Society are planned.
Victor Jensen, principal of Franklin school for two years and faculty member a year, resigned to accept a position at Kanab Utah as high school coach. No replacement hired yet, says Supt. W H Simmons.
Mrs. O. V. Fellows announces regional talent contests from August 12 to 18 with events in Franklin Mapleton Whitney Egypt Glendale Dayton Clifton Oxford and Fairview. Vaughan Hawkes will preside at the county talent contest finals August 26 at Preston High School auditorium, with the county talk meet and Farm Bureau beauty contest that evening.
Thirteen Preston Junior Legion baseballers and their coach returned from Lewiston Idaho where they played in the state Junior Legion tourney Friday and Saturday. They were defeated in both games but delivered creditable performances. They had won the district title and regional southern Idaho title. Local firms and organizations contributed funds to finance the trip, aiding 13 players.
Roert MN Kulm, longtime manager of the local M H King store since May 1952, will operate the new store opening Friday at 9 30 am one door north of the old Riteway cafe. The centrally located shop features a bright interior larger space self service and a rear entrance parking area. Kulm thanks Preston and region patrons and promises better service wider merchandise and low prices. He and his family live at 150 East First North in Preston.
The Idaho Poultrymen Improvement Association the Idaho Farm Grain Dealers Association and the Idaho Poultry Council plan their 119th annual convention in Pocatello at the Bannock hotel on Aug 9 10 and 11 Ralph Millar local hatcheryman announced a three day educational program to bring poultrymen feed dealers and industry people up to date on the latest scientific developments. Charley Peterson University of Idaho will discuss feed trends Dr C I Draper Utah State Agricultural College will handle feed sample tests.
The M. H. King Co announces a 1000 donation to the Debby Davis hospital building fund aiding a 100000 dollar or larger addition to the Ellis Convalescent Home in Boise. The firm, founded in 1915, now runs 15 Idaho stores including Boise and Twin Falls with Herman E. King as president.
Victor Peterson, watermaster for the Preston area, reports the water supply at its lowest since Lamont dam construction. Starting Aug 1, water turns were cut to half the season's start level. The cut affects Preston Whitney Irrigation Co and Riverdale Mink Creek Canal Co. Reservoirs are about 50 percent full as of Aug 1, with relief from fall storms needed to avoid emptiness after mid September.
Officials praised a three night Preston rodeo with perfect weather and record crowds. The event showcased top stock and riders, parade success, and strong civic support, with prizes awarded to local floats and riding clubs as the chamber thanked volunteers and local groups.
Campaigns for state and local party nominations enter final week with governors races drawing visitors. Prominent figures including Gossett Gardner Nielsen and Hamilton visit, while Dworshak and Budge focus on campaign duties. Local races feature contest for state representative, county commissioner, clerk of district court, and various Democratic and Republican nominations.
Franklin County fair adds draft horse classes to the premium list under supervisor Charles Sparrow. Saturday events include ponies at 10 15 a m, draft horses at 11 a m, and horse-pulling at 2 p m in the Preston rodeo arena. Farmers and ranchers are urged to contact Sparrow at 335 W Preston.
Preston police enforce State street parking rules Chief Harold Campbell urges drivers to park on the right side and face incoming traffic. He notes that it is a state law being enforced and several tickets have been issued for incorrect parking.
Lyle Shipley Preston High vocal instructor announces Preston High students and alumni are invited to sing at the Franklin stake conference on August 15. The group will perform in the morning session at 10 o clock. A special practice is set for 8 p m in the high school music room this Friday with Thorpe B Isaacson of the presiding bishopric office in Salt Lake as speaker.
The Franklin county fair will open Thursday August 28 with new community booths. W M Robinson chair says booths showcase local organizations producing a 10 by 12 exhibit space. Groups may design their own theme and requests, with prizes of 15 10 and 5 dollars plus sweepstakes ribbons for booths.
Paul W. Johnson of Preston will attend the 94th biennial convention of Lambda Chi Alpha at the Casablanca hotel in Miami Beach Florida from August 29 to September 1. More than 1 000 delegates and visitors are expected from 146 chapters in 45 states and four Canadian provinces plus 96 alumni associations across the United States and Canada.
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