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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1947

Page

3

State's Chief Keeps Promise on Mink Creek Road Bids

Governor Robins announced bid advertising for the Mink Creek road project with bids to be opened August 15. County officials and local groups pressed for the long delayed highway, letters from the chamber of commerce dairy association Lions club and others helped push the effort forward.

Mink Creek C. A. Robins Cleo Swenson Director of Highways Commissioner of Public Works Chamber of Commerce Franklin County Dairy Association Business and Professional Women Lions Club Knife and Fork Club Board of County Commissioners

Governor asks for publicity on project in Franklin County

The governor expresses concern that residents doubt the plan and requests help spreading the message. He notes heavy local pressure and suggests broad publicity to inform petitioners and supporters that the project remains the number one priority and will be advertised as soon as feasible.

Franklin County

Pocatello Team to Face Elks in Saturday Night Showdown

The Preston Elks host a Saturday 8 pm clash at the Preston park as winner of Friday’s Pocatello tussle between the Pocatello Athletic Club and Mountain States Construction Company advances to state tourney contention. The Elks, a top local club, aim to rebound after a district tournament loss to the Flandro squad. The Preston girls softball team follows with a match against Ogden, seeking their first win after earlier losses.

Pocatello Preston Elks Pocatello Athletic Club Mountain States Construction Company Preston’ Ball Park Southeasern Idaho Cald Elks Railroad City Flandro Preston Ogden Arus Westover Hyde Park Tremonton

Hendricks Reunion at Swan Lake Draws Descendants

A large Hendricks family reunion at Swan Lake gathered 150 for a tray lunch and program at the LDS chapel. Attendees included Pauline Thomas and Erma Abbott, with six of fourteen Hendricks children remaining. Frank D. Hendricks of Ogden did not attend. Numerous relatives from Utah, Idaho, and Washington joined from cities such as Pocatello, Richmond, Lewiston, Sunnyside, Grandview, Salt Lake City, and Ogden.

Pauline Thomas Thomas Alda Merrill Nora Kay Erma Abbott Hazel Thomas Belva Hadley Almira Davenport Hendricks Frank _D. Hendricks Ogden Martha Aylworth Richmond Lettie Stocks Lewiston John W. Hendricks Sunnyside Wash Orvil E. Hendricks Here Annie Ellsworth Denver Colo Mildred Doloff Smithfield A. L. Merrill Grace Joe Atkinson Von Raymon A. Hendricks Pocatello Elmer Hendricks Grandview la Ree Roland ‘Holden Duane Hendricks Ann’ Nostrum Elmer, Merrill Pullman Frank Stinson Pasco Matthias W. ‘ Merrill Edna’ Johnson Dirk Los Angeles Calif H.B. Bryce Safford, Ariz Marriner Merrill Ae Childen L. A Searle Salt Lake City Wesley Johnson Edgar ,Alfred Quentin “Thomas Larren Logan Elwood North Logan Willie Johnson

Paraffin Wax Fire Damages Riverdale Kitchen

Last week Mrs. James Woolf of Riverdale used hot paraffin wax to seal bottles when a pan exploded starting a fire. The blaze damaged kitchen curtains blinds and woodwork but was put out by Mr. Woolf with wet cloths preventing wider damage to the home and nearby grain field.

James Woolf Riverdale Mr. Woolf

Internali Trucks Repair Keeps Fleet Efficient

Keep your Internali Trucks in good repair to gain fuel savings and more power from fuel. Regular maintenance extends engine life and improves efficiency as trucks work harder and last longer.

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