Legion Support Address Highlights Veterans Benefits
Frank Evers, commander of Preston Post, urged Rotary members to support the American Legion and encouraged eligible men to join or rejoin. He outlined gains for veterans, including recent Congress approval of furlough pay, crediting the Legion’s advocacy. Mrs. Mel Reeves stressed polio control, Reed Brenchley was introduced as the new high school principal, and plans for intercity meetings and a ladies night at Deer Cliff Inn were announced.
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Preston Rotary Club
American Legion
Frank Evers
Preston Poat
Evers
Havin
Navy
Wes
Legion
Congress
Mel Reeves
Franklin County
Reed Brenchley
Preston
Fred ‘Clark
Tof
Salt’ “Lake
Lyle’ Shipley
T. R. Bowden
Logan
Montpelier
W. Paul Merrill
Deer Cliff Inn
Needlecraft Feature At County Fair Display And Awards
The fair announces a new Needlecraft feature: seed grown in the county for display and awards. Wheat barley and rye seed entries invited. contact W E Crane at phone 289-11. Supervisors include Mrs Lois Goaslind Anna Palmer with Hattie Wallgren and others assisting.
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W. E. Crane
Lois Goaslind
Anna Palmer
Hattie Wallgren
Velma Bell
T. Atkins
Leo Buttars
Rose’ Olsen
Gladiolus Society of Utah
Logan Softball Showdowns End in Local Victories
Grants Bike Shop defeated Preston Bike 8 to 3 in the first intercity game while Dale's Ice Cream fell to Lloyd's of Logan 11 to 5 in the second match, leaving both Logan teams triumphant on home turf.
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Logan
Grants Bike Shop
Preston Bike
Preston
Dale’s
Lloyd's of
County DUP Meet Scheduled for Aug 22 at Courthouse
Franklin county Daughters of the Utah Pioneers plan a meeting August 22 in the courthouse basement. The event opens at 2 p m with Central DUP camp from Salt Lake City attending. Lizzie Weaver leads the convention and a nominating committee will propose officers for approval.
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Franklin County Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
Court House
DUP
Salt Lake City
Lizzie Weaver
Mrs. Weaver
Ruth H. Perry
Elizabeth P.griffeth
Horse Show Tasks Told By Director
Stanton M. Hawkes chairs the Horseshow Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and oversees committee duties. Dr. L V Merrill heads prizes and ribbons, while Emory Belnap runs the grounds and ring setup. J Greene Weels handles stable management with bedding and entry assignments. Earl Cole manages classification and entries and compiles the program list. Eugene Oliverson and Dwight lead related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton M. Hawkes
Chamber of Commerce
L. V. Merrill
Belnap
Emory Belnap
J. Greene Weels
Earl Cole
Eugene Oliverson
Dwight
Veterans Parade Honors Victory Day Downtown
A belated yet enthusiastic group of local veterans organized a short parade down Main Street for Victory Day. The girls drum major corps joined as the color guard led by Willis Hobbs directed about thirty veterans through the business district with Mayor Crockett attending and speaking at the Oneida State Street intersection.
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Main Street
Oneida State Street
Willis Hobbs
Crockett
West Side Schools Set to Open September 3
The West Side School district plans a September 3 start for students with a two week harvest vacation and a one week Christmas break. Superintendent Charles O. Simpson reports most teaching slots filled, with a few openings at several schools. A new district elementary building is delayed due to material shortages, while hot lunch programs will operate for all students.
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West Side
Charles O. Simpson
West Side High School
Clifton
Dayton School
Linrose
Oxford
Simpson
Supt. Simpson
Lyle Porter
DeLamar Palmer
Jarvis Palmer
Marion Jensen
Darrell Erickson
Parley Gunnell
Weston
Arthur Neuenswander
Thelma Simpson
Barbara Burnham
Viola Sanders
Anna Reeder
C. J. Larsen
Dayton
Helen M."page
Joyce Atkin
Son
Sisan
Archibala
Oar
LeRoy Archibald
Verena Henderson
Edna’ Kofoed
Lulu Nelson
Pritroses
Chloe Howell
Grace Black and White fair livestock judging panel named
Dan Roberts county agent will judge livestock entries at the Grace Black and White fair on August 16 and 17. Charles Sparrow of Linrose will join him to judge horses.
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Dan Roberts
Grace
Charles Sparrow
Linrose
Mr. Roberts
Preston Bottling Company Announces New Preston Plant
Announcement this week of the opening of the Preston Bottling Company factory to be owned and managed by Rulon Dunn. The plant, at South First West, will produce Orange Crush under patent and hold exclusive selling rights in the county, with limited current supply but more containers expected soon. Dunn also secures the Seven Up distributorship in cooperation with Montpelier Bottling Works and Earl Norton who helped set up the plant.
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Preston
Rulon Dunn
South First West
Wis
Dunn
Montpelier
Earl” Norton
Legion Fight C Card Promises Action At Rodeo Arena
Final preparations complete for the American Legion big Saturday night fight card at the rodeo arena. Bouts begin 8 30 p m with wrestling and headliners Jackie Burke Ogden in a ten round welterweight match against Jimmy McAdams Pacific coast welterweight. Another boxing bout Dilworth Morrison Franklin boy vs Jimmy Wilson Ogden in a four round match. Mat events feature Hy Sharman Salt Lake versus Ken Murdock Butte Mont and Ralph Morley Ogden against Bert Bingham. Glen Nelson of Fairview referees. General admission 1 25, reserved seats 2 00 with tax. Proceeds go to the legion fund for a Memorial home in Preston.
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American Legion
Rodeo Arena
Jackie Burke
Ogden
Jimmy McAdams
Dilworth
Morrison
Franklin’ Boy
Jimmy Wilson
Hy Sharman
Salt Lake
Ken Murdock
Butte, Mont
Ralph Morley
Bert Bingham
Glen Nelson
Fairview
Rocky Mountain
Legion Fund
Preston
Large Salmon Run Returns Nine Fishermen
A Franklin county party of nine anglers fished the east fork of the Salmon near Big Boulder during the annual run of the river of no return. They landed over 500 pounds of salmon, including a 36 pounder, displayed at O. P. Skaggs cold storage market. The catch credited Sam Smith for guiding the trip with skill.
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Franklin County
Big Boulder
J. C. Peterson
Theo Smith
Keith Smith
Sam Smith
W. Paul Merrill
Kenneth and
Richard
Bill Davis
Dave Davis
Boulder Creek
Branklin County
Davis
Farr
Ed Scholes
Ernest ‘Britenbeker
Fish and Game Association
Preston Lions Observe V J Day Meeting
The Preston Lions marked V J Day at their regular Wednesday meeting at Randall's. Sgt Elza Rees, U S Marine recruiter, showed Iwo Jima and Okinawa Marine films and discussed plans to enlist an All Idaho Marine platoon. Franklin County was allocated two slots. seven applicants have already filed. Past President J Neff Boothe received a past president's pin. The Military Affairs committee led by Eddie Kross, Bill Garrett, and H B Allen organized the program.
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Preston Lions
Randall’s
Elza Rees
U. S
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Franklin County
J. Neff Boothe
Eddie Kross
Bill Garrett
H B. Allen
Rites Planned for Army Veteran Geo Preece Jr
George Preece Jr 24 a Preston Citizen staffer and Army Air Corps ground crew member in Europe died at LDS Hospital Salt Lake City after an intestinal ailment. He married Carol Aller in 1942 and is survived by his wife daughter Carolyn parents and several siblings. Funeral set for Saturday 2 pm First Ward chapel with burial in Lewiston cemetery.
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George’Preece, Jr
Preston
Cove
Utah
tGeorge W
Hazel Scott
Preece
North Cache High School
Carol Aller
Army Air Corps
Fear
Carolyn
Clearfield
Paul
Monte
Thurman
Norma Burden
Melba
Larsen
Anna’ Williams
Flora Preece
Ernest Eberhard
Bertha ‘Aller
East 5Th South
Lewiston’ Cemetery
Richards and Son Mortuary
Spiritual Rebirth and Defense urged for world peace
Dr. Adam S. Bennion urged spiritual rebirth through worldwide Christianity to assure lasting peace after VJ Day. He warned against disarmament, called for training youth in defense, and honored service members including two Congressional Medals of Honor. He praised wartime sacrifices and envisioned a sacred memorial for the 1200 servicemen.
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Adam S. Bennion
Dr.Bennion
USA
Preston
Bennion
Jaycees Call Special Business Meeting
A special Jaycees meeting is called for Monday at 8 p m in Randall's cafe Blue Room. John Webber president says Phil West will run the evening.
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Jaycees
John Webber
Randall’s Cafe
Phil West
Legion Members Meet to Aid Vets with Claims
Preston Post No 34 American Legion held a social gathering with over 100 veterans from both wars. Oliver Cromwell of Coeur d'Alene spoke on Americanism and the Legion’s role. Eddie Cross named official delegate to the departmental convention in Lewiston. Plans include aiding former GI applications and terminal leave pay, plus office space and outreach across county towns. Judith Ann and Sherry Fackrell of Idaho visited their grandmother Mrs Wealthy Fackrell.
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Preston Post No. 34
American Legion
Oliver Cromwell
Coeur d'Alene
Legion
Eddie Cross
Lewiston
Frank Evers
Marion Jensen
Post
Memorial Building Fund
Congress
Preston
Council Maps Sewage Districts in Prescott Areas
The Prescott council considers creating new sewage districts in parts of Second and Sixth wards and the south end of the first ward to lay additional lines. Two thirds of property owners must approve. early consent may speed work this year. The council also set a 29 mill levy for 1946-47 with breakdowns for General, Bond, Street Lighting, and Library funds.
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Preston
Edwin Crockett
Will Elect Two Board Members In Preston District
Preston district voters will elect two new board of trustees members at the annual election set for September 3 at Jefferson School from 1 to 6 pm. Candidacy filing closes August 28 per clerk Sarah G. Johnson. Incumbents E A Jensen and Keith Campbell may seek another term. holdovers include Dr. David Cutler Reed Hart and Eugene Dunbar. Terms are three years. Qualified electors are district residents who own taxable property or are parents or guardians of children under 21.
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Preston
Jefferson
Sarah G. Johnson
E. A. Jensen
Keith Campbell
David Cutler
Reed Hart
Eugene Dunbar
Childen
Dairy Payment Deadline Nears for Franklin County Producers
Franklin county dairy producers were told by county ACA chairman Wilford Stokes that August 31 is the final date to file for milk and butterfat payments for April May and June. The dairy production payment program allows a 60 day filing window after the payment period closes.
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Franklin County
ACA
Wilford Stokes
Last Copy for Delinquent Subscribers of the Citizen
The Citizen warns delinquent readers with a red circle that this issue will be the last unless the subscription is renewed within a week. It notes eight of ten Franklin County homes currently receive the paper and urges subscribers to renew so the hometown newspaper remains available each Sunday.
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Franklin County
Citizen
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Courthouse
Lions
Rites
Geo. Preece
Army
Dr. Bennion
Wealthy Fackrell
Judith Anna Sherry Fae Fackrell
Idaho
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