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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1956

Page

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Newcomer Albert Moser announces bid for Franklin County commissioner

Albert Moser of Dayton announces Republican candidacy for Franklin County commissioner District 3. A longtime resident and former Dayton mayor, he promotes the Franklin County Fish and Game Assn and Idaho Farm Bureau, chairs Wilderness Camp, and supports erosion control and Boy Scouts work.

Moser Dayton Franklin ‘County Ass Ton Peeves Wa Albeetter Ane Servan T UF Rie Idaho State ‘Farm ‘Bureau State Reclamation Assn Cache ‘Valley Council j.Wilderness Camp Franklin ‘Basin Franklin

Donald Hobbs Death Services Set for Franklin

Donald Parkinson Hobbs 57 of Franklin died at home Monday after a long illness. Born February 17 1899 in Bingham Canyon Utah to George Henry and Nessie Hobbs he moved to Franklin as a child and lived there since. He farmed and dairied married Julia Johnson April 12 1922 in the Logan temple and was an elder in Franklin Ward. Surviving are his wife and children Donat J Hobbs Terreton Joycelyn Perry Gerald G Hobbs Julia Ann Hobbs Clint Hobbs Mary Patricia Howe Hobbs of Galt Lake City. Funeral services will be held today at 8 00 p m at the Franklin Ward chapel by Bishop Marlow Woodward.

Donald “Parkinson “Hobbs Franklin Bingham Canyon Utah George Henry Nessie Parkinson Hobbs Julia Johnson The Logan Temple Ward Donat J. Hobbs Terreton Joycelyn Perry Gerald Hobbs Jilia-Ann Clint Mary Patricia Howe

World Globes Offered As Premium for Subscriptions

The Citizen announces a premium of world globes for new or renewing subscriptions. Recipients with receipts should call to claim their globes. A final shipment will be ordered once sufficient payments are received, after which globes will be unavailable. Renew now to receive a globe if your expiry is soon.

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Milk Producers Subjects of Survey in Franklin County

National Analysis Research of Philadelphia will conduct a survey among milk producers in Franklin County to improve relationships with unions. Quoted are Mrs Roy Ware and Mrs Bernard Jr of Preston, with the survey running during the last three weeks of August.

National _Analysis Research, Inc Philadelphia Franklin_county Franklin‘ County

Preston Summer Theater presents Voices in the Air

The Preston summer theater schedules its first production Voices in the Air a variety musical featuring numbers from Broadway shows South Pacific King and I and Carousel Directed by Fred Nelson with Ferris Edgley John Coray Janice Nelson Marilyn Hawk Sandra Lemon and Jerry Cochran in the cast Members include Glenda Sutton Reid Dunbar Evelyn Edgley Bonnie Boden Gary Fryer Julie Simmons Jay Carlson Diane Palmer Peggy Kent Nelson Myrna Sparrow Lonnie Handy Keith Gibson Danielle Parnes Wayne Elwell Karen Wells The single performance is Monday at 8 30 pm in the Preston High School auditorium Tickets are available from cast members and at the box office Season tickets for all summer productions are also available Future shows Tea House August Moon Harvey and a one act play festival are planned

Preston Summer Theater Fred Nelson Preston High School Ferris Edgley Pocatello High School John Coray Janice Nelson Marilyn Hawk Sandra’ Lemon Jerry Cochran Pocatello” Theater Group Nancy Greaves Preston Glenda Sutton Reid Dunbar Evelyn’ Edgley Bonnie Boden Gary Fryer Julie’ ‘Simmons Jay Carlson Diane Palmer Peggy Kent Nelson Myrna Sparrow Lonnie Handy Keith Gibson Danielle Parnes Wayne Elwell Karen’ Wells Preston ‘High School Harvey

Antelope Permits Drawn at Idaho Statehouse August First

A public drawing at the Idaho Statehouse in Boise on August 1, 1956 issued antelope permits. Of 3 926 complete applications received by July 20, Franklin County residents numbered 2157. Winners included Frank­lin County residents and others from Preston and surrounding areas.

County Idaho Statehouse Statehouse du Boisé Spee Franklin William “Hobbs Harley C Lowe Robert. G., Lowe Aileof

Optometrists Attend Convention and Skeffington Lecture

Local optometrists gathered in Preston after traveling from Pocatello for an international conference and seminar led by Dr A M Skeffington. He warned that many visual problems hindering school learning stem from early childhood vision and urged preventive guidance from age three to improve future outcomes. A Mia Maids and Explorers stake event will be held August 15 at Preston Recreational Park with games sports and refreshments.

Drss Tov OS Merrill Preston Pocatello Skeffington Frank

Eight teams enter Preston invitational baseball tournament

Eight teams enter the Preston invitational baseball tournament with prize money for winner 20, runner up 15, third 10. First games Monday August 13 at 7 pm. Schedule includes Dayton Smithfield facing Soda Springs Preston, Wil lard Lewiston, Cornish Aston, with later rounds through August 28. Games are seven innings or two hours, five-minute warmups included. Spectators free.

Preston Aue Glenste Fumbienip yrGames Oliverson Dayton Smithfield Soda Springs Bas. Willard Lewiston Aston Dayton-Smithfield Capainst Cornish- Aston

Atkinson Wins Writing Prize in National Union Contest

The National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union announces winners in an annual writing contest. First prize in the junior class goes to Kim Was Afraid. senior prize to The Saving Hand. other honors include When Sally Got Drunk and Adam Mohn-Land tis. Prizes total $25 and other stories receive honorable mention. Winning works may be used on radio programs or in declamation contests under WCTV direction in Evanston. Anyone may enter. submit to the national president at 1730 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.

Mabel Atkinson Dayton Montior Sally WCTV Evanston

Pigs Ready For County Fair Says Agent Promoting Franklin County

County agent Daniel Roberts urged proper feeding to prepare pigs for the Franklin County Fair this month. University of Idaho extension livestock specialist Wade Wells noted healthy, gaining pigs bloom in show conditions with twice daily feed including seed meal and self feeder rations. Regular brushing and handling improve coat gloss and gentleness for judges, with show efforts continuing on page 4.

Franklin Daniel * Roberts Wade Wells University of Idaho Roberts

Sheep Owners May Kill Dogs Under Idaho Code

Report from Chief Harold Campbell states sheep owners may kill dogs that molest or threaten their flocks. Idaho Code chapter 28 allows killing dogs found worrying or injuring domestic stock on premises, with no damages action for the dog killer.

Polivca Campbell Idaho

Carnival Scheduled in Seventh Ward for Aug 20

Seventh Ward announces a carnival on Monday afternoon August 20 at 3 o clock to raise funds for a new floor in the LDS Children’s aviary hospital Salt Lake City summer event features dancing games fish ponds punch cookies and candy adults pay admission while Primary children are admitted free everyone is invited to attend

LDS' Children’s Aviary Salt Lake City Oneida

Former Mine Creek Resident Emil Peterson Dies

A former Mine Creek resident Emil Peterson died suddenly at his Grace home. Services will be held at the Grace LDS tabernacle Friday afternoon at 2.30, with burial at an unspecified local cemetery.

Mine Creek Emil Pet Erson Grace LDS Tabernacle “Bhiday Abe Diaterson Wasa Mink, Creek

Farm Fires Across Counties Spark Investigations

Reported fires damaged a Mink Creek barn owned by Mrs. Barl and a Da Vis property leased by Leo Nelson, with 40 tons of hay lost. Investigators suspect sun reflections or a cigarette lighter. Fire crews also responded to a Pat Shaffer farm burn and a brush fire near Felix Feller farm. A Whitney alarm proved false. Five fires at Horseshoe Bend blamed on a passing car throwing matches. State highway crews helped extinguish roadside stubble fires.

iMonday iMrs Barl da Vis Leo Nelson Mink Creek Bam Pat Shaffer Winder Weston ,Creek Felix Feller Whitney Dorothy Workman Treasureton Horseshoe Bend Don ‘Workman Ted ‘Paskins Gene . Paskins Mack Hymras State Highway Department

Lieutenant Gilbert Weaver Hall Is Second

Lieutenant Gilbert Weaver Hall, from Preston Route One, was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve at Fort Lewis Washington on August 3. Major General Paul L. Freeman Jr. announced the promotion, noting Hull completed four years of reserve officer training and related camps.

Gilbert Weaver ‘ Hull Marilyn N. Hull Preston United States Army Reserve Fort Lewis Wash Eccerve Hull

Nash seeks county commissioner seat in Franklin primary

Ariel Nash, longtime Franklin County commissioner candidate, campaigns on experience and sound business principles. He touts weed control, county fire protection, road improvements, and state-federal aid efforts while emphasizing efficiency and economy to benefit Franklin County residents.

Ariel Nash Albert E. Moser Dayton Farmer Linrose Franklin Franklin County Union Pcitic Ay Yas Son David Nash Idaho Church of Jesus‘Christ’ of Latter-day Saints Eagar Weston Fairview

Talent Contest by Farm Bureau Promises Prizes

The local Farm Bureau sponsors a talent contest to be held Friday August 17 at Rep m Preston third. The winner in speech will earn an all expenses paid trip to Miami Florida. County beauty winner becomes eligible for Miss Idaho contest next year. Call Bala paleghene for entry.

Farm Bureau Rep. m The Preston Tha Idaho Miami Fla Funyone

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