Record Crowds Attend Rodeo at Local Night Show
About 9 000 admissions were sold for the annual night rodeo over three days, manager Mel Reeves reports. Early gross indicates the show will top all previous records as attendance surpasses any prior rodeo in eleven years. Mayor Crockett calls it the most outstanding program yet, with net profits likely to exceed renovation costs. The American Legion post helped as ushers, while Sheriff Hansen and Dan Swainston steered the ladies posse nightly. Preston Boots and Saddle club earned praise for queen selection and parade duties. Emory Belnap directed the parade. Continued on page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Reeves
Crockett
American Legion Post
Sheriff Hansen
Dan Swainston
Preston Boots and Saddle Club
Highare
Emory Belnap
Bill Head
Pheasants Released in Franklin and Oneida Counties
Franklin County Fish and Game Association released 2600 of 3000 day old pheasant chicks in Franklin and Oneida counties. The state quota this year is 900 birds for Franklin, boosting local hunting prospects. funding came from a game banquet and dues with private contributions. The state plans releasing about 250000 trout minnows soon, matching last year’s quota, marking a peak period for local wildlife programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa Courant
Franklin County
Franklin County Fish and Game Association
Oneida
Ed Schoules
Pres
Wayne Evans
Evans
Association
Registration At Eighteen Still Compulsory
The article states that every male citizen or resident reaching 18 must register under Section 2 of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 as amended. Induction cannot begin until 19 unless volunteering. Failure to register carries penalties of fine, imprisonment, or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Victory Program Day Observed in Preston Aug 14
Preston Post No 34 of the American Legion plans a public meeting at the high school auditorium with Dr Adam Bennion as principal speaker. Band concert by Preston High precedes the program at 8 PM, starting 8:30 PM, with musical numbers and a call for prayer and thanks to WWII servicemen and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Franklin
American Legion
Eddie Kross
Howard Johnson
Erni Rnest. Mooretre
High ‘School
Pres
Truman
Kross
Black and White Fair at Grace in Gem Valley
Plans advance for Gem Valley's Black and White Fair set for August 16 and 17 at Grace. Eve Jensen chairs the Women’s Department with prizes for canning baking needlecraft sewing remodeled clothing hobbies arts and crafts flowers and vegetables. A junior division for girls under 18 is led by Mrs J D McGregor with entries judged separately. Entries due by 9 o'clock Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Valley
Grace
Eve Jensen
J. D. McGregor
Eleven Veterans Discharged Announce Return Home
Eleven veterans filed notices of discharge with the Franklin county selective service office. The men formally returning home are Dolan B. Condie, Roland P. Carter, Leonard M. George, George E. Peterson, Douglas A. Hanc ey, Zeldon K. Griffeths, William G. Palmer, Dallas H. Gilbert, Nylon B. Nelson, Ferrell L. Beckstead, and Lee Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Selective Service Office
Dolan B. Condie
Roland P. Carter
Leonard M. George
George E. Peterson
Douglas A. Hancey
Zeldon K.griffeths
William G. Palmer
Dallas H. Gilbert
Nylon B. Nelson
Ferrell L. Beckstead
Lee Hansen
City to Oil Eight Blocks in Current Season
City plans to oil eight blocks across the town with the work largely done by city crews. Olaf Nelson of Logan Utah will supply and truck the gravel oiling distribution while Harold Manning lays all gravel. An additional block will be oiled on First South between First and Second East streets and two alleys between West Oneida and First South and Oneida and First North will be fully oiled. A block of mix will be laid where the UIC railroad leaves the street toward town at South State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Goff
Olaf Nelson
Logan
Utah
Harold Manning
First
Second East
West Oneida
First South
Oneida
First North
UIC
South State
Fourteen Miles Set For Oil On Highway 91
Approximately 14 miles of oiled surface work is planned on Highway 91. The project covers Preston to Whitney, Preston to Banida, and the Fairview road from Preston to the Utah line. Chips and oil will be applied in stages with culverts lowered in preparation. Contractors Olaf Nelson Logan Utah state highway department oversee the job aimed at repairing winter wear damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf”. Nelson
Logan
Utah
State Highway Department
Preston and Whitney
Preston
Banida
Fairview
Utah Line
Sheriff Praises Ladies Posse For Rodeo Effort
Sheriff Lee Hansen praised the Ladies Posse for their diligent work forming a riding group that prepared for the Preston rodeo. Members from surrounding communities attended evening practices at the rodeo grounds, showing strong willingness to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Lee Hansen
Preston
Sheriff Hansen
Legion Social for All World War Veterans in Franklin County
The American Legion Post 34 plans a social for all veterans of World War I and IT in Franklin County on Monday August 12 at 8 15 p m in the courthouse basement. New officers installed last month will direct the event and all veterans are invited even if not Legion members. Each attendee should bring at least one other discharged veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
American Legion
Legion
Court House
Mrs Dee V Webster Leaves for California Station
Mrs. Dee V. Webster departed Friday to join her husband in the Army Air Corps stationed at Fairfield California. They plan to reside there for an indefinite period and establish a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee. V. Webster
Army Air Corps
Fairfield
Calif
Three Polio Cases Reported in Franklin County
Three infantile paralysis cases have been officially reported in Franklin County. All are in isolation and reportedly improving. County physician Dr Leo Hawkes urged public cooperation to prevent spread as the National Foundation for Polio offers to assist with funds if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Leo Hawkes
Mel Reeves
National
Foundation of Paralysis
Reeves
Dri Hawkes
Preston airport approved to train pilots and instructors
The Civil Aeronautics Authority approved Preston field to train commercial pilots toward instructor and private pilot licenses. The program cuts training from 40–50 hours to 35 and will be GI training funded by a VA contract, with facility upgrades and staff including Sam Merrill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Phil West
Preston Field
CAA
Veterans Administration
West
Sam ‘Merrill
Farmers urged to complete Triple A compliance now
Farmers who have finished their season are asked to verify compliance with the Triple A office as soon as possible. The notice stresses prompt action and outlines where to report and whom to contact for guidance.
Rotary Toasts Victorious Softball Team Eye Commercial League Title
Preston Rotary members praised the softball team at a luncheon after a 10-8 win over the Lions club. Manager Tom Albaugh received high praise for assembling a competitive squad. The team faces the Preston Bike Shop in two weeks for the commercial league title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Eye
Preston Rotary Club
Tom Albaugh
Harold Swift
Tom
Lions Club
Preston
Jaycees
Photo Arranged for Marine Enlistees in Preston
Local applicants for the All-Idaho Platoon of the Marine Corps are asked to gather at the Preston post office next Thursday at 1 p.m. A photographer will take a group picture of Preston youths joining other Idaho men. Preston’s quota was two but seven applications have been received this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Preston Post Office
Idaho
Preston
Best Horses Coming To Preston Horse Show
The Preston horse show runs August 29 and 30 with over fifty top horses from Wyoming Utah Montana and Idaho. Stanton Hawkes chairs the event with committees handling prizes grounds entries and judging. Maple Street stables singer Dwight LeRoy Robinson from Woodland California and Logan Utah’s G A Crumrine are named officials. $1000 purse will be awarded across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Belnap
J. Green Wells
Earl Cole
Eugene Oliverson
Dwight Wildes
LeRoy Robinson
Robinson
Maple Stables
Woodland
Calif
G. A. Crumrine
Logan
Utah
Reeves
State Polio Leader Visits Here Monday
Mrs. John E. Hayes the state representative of the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis met with officers of the Franklin County chapter Monday evening. She outlined methods of assistance and aid available through the state health department and the National Foundation in case of a polio outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Hayes
National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis
Franklin County
Hayes
State Health Department
National Foundation
LDS Church Hospital Plan Considered for Preston
Howard Jenkins of the LDS church proposes a plan to fund fifty percent of new hospital facilities or a complete new building in Preston. Local leaders Dr. David Cutler Dr. Leo Hawkes and Carl Cutler in Franklin stake with Paul Wynn of Oneida stake discussed community support and potential assets transfer to fund the project. The goal is a 30 to 40 bed hospital with community consent and early funding methods to be worked out by the hospital committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Howard Jenkins
LDS Church
Chamber of Commerce Hospital Committee
Jenkins
David Cutler
Leo Hawkes
Carl Cutler
Franklin Stake
Pres
Paul Wynn
Oneida
la Grand Richards
Tha
School Lunch Program Seeks Local Canning Vegetables
The PTA calls on Preston residents and nearby families to donate surplus beans or corn for the school lunch canning program. Donors receive three lunch tickets in return. Call 97-1 or 212 by Wednesday. deliver at Franklin County Cannery before 10 a m Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Preston
Ies
Franklin,County
Winners Listed For Big Rodeo Final Results
Rodeo association secretary announced final results from the three day night rodeo last week. Over $3500 in purse and entry fees was returned to fifty cow punchers. Winners include Chuck Sheppard Phoenix Ariz and Dave Campbell Las Vegas Nev in ROPING and several other events with participants from Chandler Ariz Fresno Calif and Ft Worth Tex across bull dogging cow milking bareback saddle bronc and Brahma steer riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodeo Association
Chuck Sheppard
Pheonix
Ariz
Dave Campbell
Las Vegas
Nev
Joe Welch
Chandler
Jack Percerfield
Riggins
Ida
Dave Cambell
Dick Herrion
Fresno
Calif
Lee “Roberts
Rossman
Wallie McConnell
Boise
Brahma
Byron Lisonbee
F. ‘Worth
Tex
Dick * Griffith
Lightning Sets Range Blaze At Treasureton
Approximately 250 acres of range land at Treasureton burned after a lightning strike near Ted. Paskins ranch around 12 30 p m. Grain fields of Paskins and Shappart and a seed clover field owned by Myrl Workman were threatened. Utah Power and Light crew assisted farmers until 9 30 p m. to extinguish the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasureton
Ted. Paskins
Mr. Paskins
George Shappart
Myrl Workman
Utah Power and Light
Burrup Business Visitor Seen In Ogden Early This Week
Melvin Burrup was noted as a business visitor in Ogden during the fore part of this week, appearing in local records as a visiting professional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin
Burrup
Ogden
Sharman Added to Legion Fight Card August 17
Marion Jensen announces the American Legion fight card for August 17 at the rodeo grounds starting 8:30 p.m. Headlining boxing features Jackie Burke of Ogden versus Jimmy McAdams. Sharman meets Ralph Morley in a main event. Wrestling pairs Bert Bingham and Ken Murdock. Dilworth Morrison faces an unnamed opponent. General admission is 1.25 with reserved seats 2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Jensen
American ‘Legion
Hy Sharman
Rough House
Intermountain West
Ralph Morley
Floyd’ Hansen
Ihe
Sharman
Jackie Burke
Ogden
Jimmy McAdams
Brothers of
Bert’ Bingham
Salt Lake
Ken Murdock
Dilworth Morrison
Franklin
Special Supervised Music Classes Begin This Week
Preston city schools start two special music classes for pupils in grades six to eight on Monday at 9 a.m. in the rock building. Beginners and those with Denise Smith on viola cello or string bass may enroll. a separate woodwind class for band instruments meets at 10 a.m. daily in August. Contact Mark Hart at 332-R for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston City
Rock
Tay m
Denise Smith
Preston
Mark Hart
Veterans' Representative to Visit Twice Weekly
The Veterans Administration itinerant representative, Mr. Vincent Hunt, will resume weekly visits two days a week at the Preston Post Office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The service had been cut back recently due to travel fund shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Hunt
The
Veterans Administration
Thein
Preston
Clifton Scout Commissioner Appointed for Oneida District
Scout Commissioner Lott Viehweg of Clifton is named the new scouting commissioner for Oneida district per Preston Pond Cache council executive. He succeeds William B. Garrett of Preston. The appointment was announced at a council report meeting with P. H. Edgley and D. G. Eames named to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lott Viehweg
Clifton
Oneida
Preston Pond
Cache
Viehweg
William B. Garrett
Preston
P. H. Edgley
D. G. Eames
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Victory Program
LDS
Big
Rodeo
Veterans’ Representative
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