Air Force officer receives commendation at Sheppard AFB Texas
Colonel Kenneth J. Smith son of Paul K. Smith of Oneida Preston receives Air Force Commendation Medal for developing missile target trajectory program. He served 20 years with overseas duty in Japan and Glam now at Sheppard AFB Texas attending Titan missile course. Married to Winonah Spannagel with three children. Prior geologist at California Oil in Provo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Sheppard
Jaeb
Texas
Kenneth
A? Smith
Paul K. Smith
Oneida
Preston
Air Force
3750Th Technical
USAF
Sheppard Air Force Base
Frank M. Madsen
Directorate of’ Intelligence
Fifteenth Air Force
March Air ‘Force Base
Calif
Smith
Preston High School
Brigham. Young. College
Provo
California
Japan
Winonah Spannagel
San Antonio
Lyndia
Sylvia
Sheppard Afb
March Afb
Two Vehicle Accidents Reported on Highway 34
On highway 34 north of Preston a 1961 sedan driven by Keith A Hansen and a 1955 pickup driven by Mark Perry collided as Perry pulled left while Hansen passed. Damages exceed 300 dollars. A second crash near Fairview involved a 1955 sedan driven by Kent Hobbs and a 1950 pickup driven by Ronald Rawlings, Rawlings charged with improper turning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Keith A. Hansen
Brigham City
Mark Perry
Mr. Perry
Hansen
Mr. Hansen
Highway 34
Fairview
Kent Hobbs
Ronald Rawlings
Hobbs
Rawlings
Sheritret
Cadet Bryce Bennett Finishes ROTC Summer Camp
Bryce D. Bennett 23 son of Mr and Mrs Arthur D Bennett Thatcher completed six weeks of ROTC training at Fort Riley Kansas on July 28 The camp focused on practical instruction in tactical technical and administrative subjects with emphasis on duties of a second lieutenant in an infantry unit Bennett is a 1955 graduate of continued on page 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce D. Bennett
Arthur D. Bennett
Thatcher
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps
ROTC
Fort Riley
Kan
Bennett
Aith
County Boy Scouts Decorate Booths For County Fair
Franklin County Fair adds Boy Scout garden merit booths in east building once flower show area returns. Dean Bingham says each scout group will prepare a booth with annual rotation and ribbons plus cash prizes of 25, 15, 10, and 7.50 dollars for top placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Bingham
Franklin County Fair Board
Bingham
Franklin County Scout Executive Group
Exhibitors To Compete For Fitting Award At Fair
Franklin county wool growers again offer a yearling registered ewe as first place prize in the fitting and showing contest for juniors. Rex Crane, sheep division superintendent at the Franklin County Fair, said this is the third year the award has been offered by county wool growers. In order continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Rex Crane
Judge Rasmussen Advances Franklin County Terms
Judge Francois J. Rasmussen in Idaho's 13th district issued a summer term calendar for Franklin County to expedite trials while protecting defendants rights. Glenn Erwin Johnson pled guilty to first degree burglary and awaits a pre sentence investigation. sentencing for Franko George on forgery followed by a list of pre trial hearings set for August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Telford
13Th Judicial
Francis
J. Rasmussen
Glenn
Erwin
T Johnson
Rasmussen
Idaho
Board: of ‘Correction
Franklin
Franko
George
Hhas
Weather Summary From The Area Diary
Readable fragments report high temperatures around 93 to 98 degrees during August with several readings in the 90s and early September. The area notes lows around 52 to 60 and moisture totals near 0.07 inches on August 1 and small follow up amounts later in the period.
Pony to Be Awarded at County Fair Horse Show
Hendricks Chevron Service will award a Shetland pony to a lucky youngster at the county fair horse show on Sept 2. Tickets are available at the station. Youths are asked to inquire for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks Chevron
County Fair
Idaho Optometrists To Test School Children
Idaho children entering school in the fall will receive free vision screening on Tuesday, Aug. 15, through the Idaho Optometric Assn. Participating optometrists will open their offices for the day, offering no charge to help parents assess readiness for school. Dr. Gale A. Allen notes 10 percent of incoming kindergartners have vision problems, and screenings are not a substitute for full exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Idaho Optometric Assn
James Haug
Rigby
Optometric «Association
Idone
Gale A. Allen
Boise
The
Allen
Obsolete Car Ads and Old Paper Echoes From Ogden
A nostalgic scan of a 1920s-era classified slice reveals Ford touring, Essex coach, Willys Knight sedan, and Studebaker touring listings with prices from 285 to 845 dollars, plus two Ogden homes for 1350 and 2500 dollars. The faded issue notes street work, Paramount Theatre ads, and union tensions, reflecting era prices and local color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Ford
Essex
Star É Dupe
Willys-Knight
Jewett
Paige
Maxwell
Star
Studebaker
Ogden
Kiesel
Soldiers Begin Basic Infantry Training at Fort Ord
Fort Ord Cal infant r y recruits Nielsen and Pvt Almond start eight week basic infantry training at the Monterey Peninsula center. Program covers rifle marksmanship infantry tactics first aid military justice conservation and use of supplies before advancing to Army schools. Nielsen is son of Mr and Mrs Oleg H Nielsen of 287 So Rid West Preston. Almond is son of Mr and Mrs Oreo Almond of 357 West and South Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ord
Calif
Stanley
Donald
Monterey
Peninsular Training Center
Ors
Gedteilst
Pytes
Nielsen
Oleg H. Nielsen
Rid” West
Preston
Preston’ High
Almond
Ogear
West- Anid
Soith
Sfaduinte Tof
Preston - ‘High
Army recruiter to visit Preston August 18
The U S Army recruiter will be at the Preston Post Office on Wednesday August 16 from noon to 3 p m for interviews All young men and women interested in enlisting may call during these hours for an appointment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Post
Army
Premium List Mailed for Franklin County Fair 1961
The premium list for the Franklin County Fair 1961 was mailed to fair workers and exhibitors. Officials said it is a complete catalog of classes and events with advertisers also included. Copies are available from the county agent’s office in the Franklin County Courthouse basement at 852-1097.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
St .of All
Franklin
Vertisers
William
Robinson
Sale 3
Franklin“ “County
Nash Family Visits Rexburg and Uless Nash Home
Mrs. Nash of Mo'idestoyECalit has been visiting with Mr. Sasid and Mrs. Alekt Nash for the past weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Nash and baby of Rexburg have also been visitors at the Uless Nash home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack Nash
Mo' Idestoyecalit
Sasid
Alekt Nash
Philip, Nash
Rexburg
Uless Nash
Termite Treatment Methods for New and Existing Buildings
A USDA bulletin outlines termite control by treating lumber that contacts concrete, removing wood near footings, and using metal shields and penta wood treater. For infestations, break termite tubes, apply penta and chlorinated insecticides, clean infested areas, and use soil treatment around foundations to prevent reinfestation with dieldrin or similar solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portman
Termites Reported in Preston City Opera House and Library
County Agent Daniel Roberts warns termites or white ants have been found in stacks of magazines at the Preston City Library and in tunnels within the opera house timber. He explains termites live in ground colonies and build tunnels around foundations to reach wooden structures, risking damage to poles, posts and other wood products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Davis
Preston
Preston City Library
Elvord Monson
Preston City
City‘ Park
Roland’ Portman
University of Idaho
Opera House
Daniel
Roberts
United States
She. Roberts
Ens “Tomologists
Local Preston Soldiers Undergo Basic Infantry Training
Four local men Pvt George E Allen Jr Pvt Robert Purser Pvt Roger Handy and Pvt Steven Jones are undergoing basic infantry training at Fort Ord California on the Monterey Peninsula. The eight week program includes trifle marksmanship first aid military justice and conservation and aims to prepare them for advanced infantry training or Army specialty schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey Peninsula
Fort Ord
Calif
George E.allen, Jr
George E. “Allen
Preston
Preston High School
Robert‘ Purser
Hyde.Purser
RFD
High’ School
Roger’ ‘Handy
Alonzo“ Handy
North
West
Preston’ High
Steven< Jones
iMr
Lorenzo’ Jones
Tate
Preston High
Army trainee Benjamin Harrison and Lt Taylor complete finance course
Pic shows Benjamin Harrison of Indiana Army and Lt Taylor son of Leonard A Taylor Preston finishing a three week finance school course on military accounting systems. Harrison entered Fort Ord in May 1960 and Taylor joined the Army in 1960 with Boise High and Brigham Young University ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corr
Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Cornell Dd. Taylor
Leonard
A’ Taylor
Preston
Benjamin
Harrison, Inn
Taylor
Ord
Calif
Boise
Sehobt
Brigham “Young” “University
Preston Pony Suffers First Loss At Home
Preston Pony League suffers first defeat of the season to Smithfield by 7 to 4 score. Four Preston players hit home runs in the Trenton game. Rust Godfrey Choules land Moore and Merrill contributed. The contest was reported from Seaes with box scans noting Andie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Pony
pasebAll
Smithfield
Trenton
Rust
Godfrey
Choules Land
Moore
Merrill
Seaes
Andie
al Ab
Rbi
Lee Awe
Johnson
OY “Peterson
Roy Ss
Swigert
Orme
Larsen
Rawlings
Bright
Cole
Cee
H. Andrew
Wood
Nosee
Pierce
Andrew
Sue
Chambers
Hansen
Reed R
Piers Presto
Hrhi Johnson
Peterson
Tietorte
Christensen
Ormé
Roylance
Mather
Gyllehskogs We Gutke
Littledyke
L. O
Antelope Hosts Six Win Permits For 1961 Season
Idaho Fish and Game Department announced six permits issued for Antelope hunt after a drawing held August 2. About 3,006 applications were received before the drawing. only a few got permits. Names such as Charles Carpenter Coburn Preston Rex Burbank and Rendéall appear in the context of draw results and reserved permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Fish and Game
Charles c. Carpenter
Coburn
Prestone
Hero
Rives
Telope
New Telephones Eye Era Begins In City
New telephone system becomes active this week at the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. building at First East and L Oneida streets. About 2500 persons adopt the dial system as workmen install switching gear and wires. A pre fixed dial prefix and four additional numbers improve dialing efficiency.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bryce Bennett
Boy Scouts
Francois J. Rasmussen
Paul”C
Woods ‘Ward
Amy Morrison
Crédit’ “Bureau
of Preston
James Arland
Hah‘sen
Ollie ’ Fost
Foss
Trnvestment
Maurine
Hill
Cecil
Dalton
Wilford Bosworth
Cranney
Chevro
Vis “Robert
Charlés ‘Sparrow
Ness “Howsells
N. J Hyde
Larry
Jamine NB
I. Austin
Chemical
Corp
Valley ‘Livestock
Auction Co
Corporation
Dell
Kit ‘Gee
Louis
Racine
Elbert ‘E, Gass
Ben B
John‘son
Gus, Carr, Anderson, Baum
Ronald _ 5
Barker
Boyd
Thomas
James
B. Green
Robert. C. Huntley Jr
Mark
B.“ Clark
P'M. Candle
R. M
Whittier
Hugh Cc. Maguire
Laat
Paramount J. Theatre
Broadway
Rex
Ngram
Marc’ Nostrom
Matinze
Paramount
Detroit
Dele
Gates
Conura
Shere
Fort, Ord
U. 8
Hite
Pic
Cornell, Taylor
Preston’ Pony
Eye
Vee Ars
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