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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1958

Page

5

Plan to display Dead Sea Scrolls in Arab Jerusalem museum

The Jordan Tourism Department and the Department of Antiquities announce plans to exhibit copper and parchment scrolls from Khirbet Qumran in the Palestine Archaeological Museum in Arab Jerusalem. A special section will allow tourists visiting Jordanian holy sites to view the ancient manuscripts alongside biblical locations.

Jordan Départment of Antiquities Palestine Archaeological Museum Arab Jerusalem Khirbet Qumram Dead Sea University of Manchester England Department of Antiquities Amman Manchester Jerusalem

Local Birth Notices From Dayton Preston and Logan Areas

Mr and Mrs Virgil Archibald Dayton welcome a son born July 30 Mr and Mrs Dee Petterberg Preston share a daughter born July 31 Mr and Mrs Perry Phillips Dayton announce a daughter born Aug 2 Mr and Mrs Robert Morse Preston welcome a son born Aug 3 Mr and Mrs Cloyd Moser Logan report a daughter born Aug 5

Virgil Archibald Dayton Dee Petterberg Preston Perry Phillips Robert, Morse Cloyd Moser Logan

Miss Leigh Auger Injured Playing On Lawn

Miss Leigh Auger, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Auger, sustained multiple leg fractures last Thursday at the Clu Greaves residence during luncheon while picking beans. She twisted her leg while playing with Janet Hansen, Janeal Hansen, and Suzanne Strong and was taken to the clinic where a cast was applied.

Leigh Auger Bill Auger Clu Greaves Miss Auger Janet Janeal Hansen Suzanne Strong Howard Hall

Franklin County Fair Booth Contest Set for 1958

Franklin County communities will vie for rosette sweepstake ribbons and prizes in the community booth section. First prize is 50 dollars, second 35 dollars, and 15 dollars for all other exhibits. The Franklin County Farm Bureau backs the local project and expects boosted booths at the 1958 fair. Local chairmen seek ideas or contributions from residents.

Franklin County Franklin County Farm Bureau

Gladiolus Show At Logan Sunday At Utah State

The Bonneville Gladiolus Society hosts a Logan show at Utah State University Sunday with 24 color classes including seedling and miniature entries. Willard Jensen will judge. prizes include cash awards and ribbons for top finishers and grand champion rosettes. Entries due by 10 am. show is free to the public.

Utah State University Student Union Bonneville Gladiolus Society Wendell Anderson Bonneville Society Cache Valley Preston Box Elder County Willard Jensen Salt Lake City Paul B. Larsen Heath Morgan LaVelle Thompson Orson Garff Orson Cannon Wallace J. Vickers

Wiener roast and weekend visits noted in local society

Mrs Jéah Moser entertained her Sunday school class with a wiener roast on July 28 at her home. Eight youngsters attended. Weekend guests of Mrs Al Wicklund included Mr and Mrs Andrew Hendricks and family of Pocatello, with recent visitors Glen Collins of Riverdale California. They traveled to Wichita, Kansas. Mr and Mrs Wally Fischer visited with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Reid Bodily in Salt Lake City over the weekend.

Jéah* Moser al Wicklund Andrew ‘Hendricks Pocatello Wickland Glen Collins Riverdale Calif Wichita, Kan Wally Fischer Mrs Reid Bodily Salt Lake City

Three Juveniles Fined for Poisoning Fish

Three youths aged 14 and 15 from Richmond were arrested by Sheriff Ray Talbot for poisoning water with a mix of chlorine lye and ammonia to smother fish on Cub River. Between 50 and 75 fish were confiscated. each boy was fined 300 dollars, with 150 suspended and remaining to be worked off with the fish and game department.

Richmond Ray Talbot Ben Swann Fish and Game Department

Grassman Tour invites participation under Preston chamber

Agriculture committee of the Preston Chamber of Commerce invites any interested readers to join the Grassman Tour continuation. The event is run under the committee's direction and aims to provide an informative agricultural program for participants.

Agriculture Committee The Preston Chamber of ‘Commerce

County Talent Meet Chooses Local Representative

Talent show results announce one top act to represent the county at the district meet in Bancroft on August 30. The overall winner advances to the state event in Chicago in December. Everyone is invited to attend the county program.

Bancroft Chicago

Idaho Deputy Defines Motor Scooters Under Vehicle Code

Deputy Larsen cites Idaho Code 49 201 to classify motor scooters as motor vehicles alongside automobiles. He says underage riders may not use scooters on any public road state highways and county or federal roads. The sheriff seeks enforcement due to numerous complaints to curb violators and driver law breaches.

Larsen Idaho

School Opening Schedules and Fees Listed

The notice outlines high school fees including music physical education typing homemaking vocational agriculture biology chemistry physics and locker fees of 1 each plus a student body fee of 9. School will be in session Aug. 25 and all lunch kitchens will be open. Students are urged to register at the proper time.

Around Town Clowns and Brahmas Stir Courtroom Talk

The column notes that most boys stayed on deck as clowns avoided the Brahmas by about 50 feet, limiting the audience. It argues for a new producer after Hutchison previously coasted, suggesting Hutchi son should move on next year.

Sorensen Hutchison

For Sale Real Estate and Appliances Listing

Local classified ad describes eight unit Preston property for sale with reliable rent history and location appeal. Also lists Maytag washers from $29, nonworking motors and planom equipment, co op self propelled 15 foot cut mower at $750, and other items with offers welcome from Modern Farm Equipment at 51 West Oneida.

Ronald Johnson to Serve Mission in Southwest Indian Country

Ronald Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Johnson, will be honored Sunday evening at a missionary testimonial in Preston's third ward at 7 30 p m. A Preston High School and LDS Seminary graduate, he attended the University of Utah and will depart August 18 for the southwest Indian mission.

Ronald Johnson Cly Preston Third Ward Young -Johnson Preston’ High ‘School LDS Seminary University of Utah Southwest Indian Mission

Weekend visitors to the Burton Martin home

Preston Personals notes weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Duane Langford and two children of Montpellier. Mr and Mrs Max Norton traveled to Salt Lake City to visit his father Melvin Stanley age 111 at the Veterans hospital. Mr and Mrs LaMar Davis and children of Ogden spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs George Davis.

Burton Martin Duane Langford Montpellier Max Norton Salt Lake City Veterans Hospital Melvin Stanley LaMar Davis Ogden George Davis

To Buy or Sell on the Preston Citizen Classifieds

Classified notices announce items for sale wanted services and small business listings. Readers can place ads to buy sell or trade household goods vehicles real estate and employment items in the local Preston community.

Preston Citizen

Premium Lists For Franklin County Fair Ready Soon

Premium books for the Franklin County Fair are at the printer and will be mailed to superintendents and exhibitors once finished. County agents office invites anyone wishing a book to call or write. The fair runs August 28 to 30 with William Robinson as board chairman overseeing distribution.

Bates Rogers Dennison Ik Hamilton Franklin’. County Wiliam Robinson Fair Board Printer's Robinson Franklinn County

Court Sessions Begin Today

Regular law and motion day in Franklin county district court was held today at the courthouse. Judge Darwin D. Brown presided over cases including Ardella Griffiths vs Alvin Christensen and others.

Franklin County District Court Jidge Darwin’ D. Brown Ardella Griffiths Alvin Christensen Arnold Freeman Egan Bert W. Gailey Allie H. Packer Dale D. DeGraff Marilyn Kaye Henderson Robert G. Henderson the Texas Company Wvs

Farm Bureau hosts candidate forum County Fair Fun Day planned

A Farm Bureau event featured Republican and Democratic candidates for senator and representative. Six-minute talks preceded a general discussion. Organizers laid out Fun Day activities for August 30 at the county fair with lunch, softball, drawing prizes, tractor contests and farm-themed events across Egypt Whitney Glendale Riverdale Treasureton Dayton Clifton Mink Creek Preston Banida Winder communities.

Saustadt Thomas Heath A “Bete Jensen Ben ‘John W.deéan Falmer Dennis L. Thompson Moriarty Riverdale Treasureton Weston-Linrose Dayton-Clifton-Oxford Franklin- Mapleton Mink’ Creek Preston- Banida-Winder

Mrs Houser and family visit in Salt Lake City

Mrs Harry Woolley and her children Sylvia Ann and Michael visited Salt Lake City from Friday to Monday with Mrs Charles B Houser, the children's grandmother and host.

Harry, Woolley Sylvia Ann Michael Salt Lake City Charles B. Houser

Taylor Promoted By Farm Bureau In Idaho

Taylor named director of field program work for the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation succeeding Bruce Bartlett. He has led the Magic Valley field staff since 1953 after eight years as Madison County extension agent and six years as vocational agriculture instructor. Taylor will relocate his family to Pocatello to work from the state office. Luetta Harper of Boise visits her grandparents in Shelley.

Taylor Erly Preston Mre James Dan ‘Taylor Ideho Fair Bureau Federation Bruce CL Bartlett Joe Y. Sening Caldwell Farm Bureau A Magic Valley Madison Ghook Vocational Ammon St. Anthony Pocatello State Farm Bureau Office

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