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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
1
The Citizen annual drive opened with Preston High Pep club selling subscriptions for prize money. Top sellers Pauline Hatch and Judy Acock lead after week one with 800 and 000 points respectively as girls aim for 50 dollars.
Marv Pulham and Jim Brewerton topped the Preston Famous Night Rodeo money list last weekend, each earning $605.80. Pulham led in calf roping and Brewerton in steer wrestling. A breakdown of the money winners follows.
Mr and Mrs Roy Sorensen of Preston displayed their rare coin collection at the opening of the First Security Bank in Bonners Ferry. They left the collection in the bank vault before a trip to Canada. This marks the 16th bank opening where they have displayed their coins.
The Lewiston Sugar factory plans a 70 day beet processing run led by Henry Zobell of Amalgamated Sugar. About 7500 acres are needed to sustain the campaign, matching the district’s current acreage with 3000 acres in the Franklin district and the remainder in Utah. The crop looks excellent with minimal losses despite cold, wet springs and late frost.
The Preston Chapter of Future Farmers of America hosted an officer training and leadership program for FFA members from Malad Marsh Valley Bear Lake North Gem West Side and Preston. The meeting opened at 7 30 p m with district president Mark Ipsen introducing guest speaker Weldon Sleight Bear Lake. Sleight spoke on vocational agriculture and leadership urging officers to stay active and set examples while Sleight, a state FFA officer and Utah State University student, led discussions on duties and responsibilities.
Republicans name Orval Hansen Reed Budge Dean Abrams and Rolen Bastian for four contests in Franklin County and beyond. Hansen wins easily in the 1st District with George Hansen’s seat vacant, defeating Mary Adams and Don Loveland. Budge defeats Eliason in Franklin County and other counties in the state senate race.
William Robinson reports the Franklin County Fair grounds have been cleaned after the Pres ton Night Rodeo. The 1968 Fair opens August 22 with plans for a new 40 by 60 foot cafeteria and community service building to serve the fair and county meetings, replacing temporary huts and accommodating 300 banquet and 600 meeting guests.
Potluck dinner Saturday brought together Glendale school graduates from the class of 1924. Attendees included Horace R. Owen Milton H. Owen Ethel Owen Auger and Howard J Auger of Preston Utah Charles Porter Springville Ida Varda Webster Merrill of Blackfoot and Arland Larsen Ammon Idaho. The hosts Mr and Mrs Harvey Larsen received a token and letter of appreciation for their teaching service to the class.
A local choir reveals plans for a Monday concert featuring vocalists, with organizers aiming to showcase a diverse program. Details on venue and start time are expected to be announced soon.
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