Weiser Valley Story Highlights Idaho Beavers and Welser
A readable history of the Weiser valley in Idaho notes Welser town birthplace of Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson, the Northwest Oldtime Fiddlers Festival, and the Weiser river, streams, and Seven Devils region. It describes early settlers, Galloway cabins, mining towns, and scenic routes from Weiser to Cambridge and McCall.
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Fabout Idaho
Tigers
Idaho
Welser
McCall
Jac.k
Walter Johnson
Sballpark
Weiser
East Liberty
Thomas Galloway
Owyhee-county
Cuprum
Seven Devils Mountains
Golfers Invade: Preston Golf Club Women Costume Day
Preston Golf Club women in costume held a semi monthly fun day on August 4 with a judged contest. Sweet Sue Merrill dressed as an eight little girl won first prize, Connie Maughan Castro as a full dress uniform earned second, Cleopratra Muriel Johnson wore harem style attire for third. A putting contest and luncheon followed. gallery enjoyed the spectacle.
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Preston
Boyd
Leo
Hawkes
Rulon Dunn
Harry Woolley
Sweet Sue
Merrill
Connie
Street improvements praised as sidewalks expand and new lanes built
The note speaks of progress on streets and walks, praising contractors and workers for cleaner, broader sidewalks in Preston. It urges readers to study a lengthy public notice about another school bond election and says the election will be held next month.
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Preston
Eastside
Horse Show Winners and Trophies Planned for Preston Event
The article notes second and third place awards and trophies for all first place winners. Trophies will be displayed at Merrill Jewelry in Preston next week. Judge Claude Orison from Blackfoot, a top southeastern Idaho horseman, will preside. Registration opens one hour before showtime with kids pleasure horses at 1 pm and saddle horses at 6 pm Saturday September 2 at the north end of the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Jewelry
Preston
Claude
Orison
Blackfoot
Idaho
Jensen
Rasmussen Judge Delivers Rulings On Burglary Contempt and Divorces
Judge Francis J. Rasmussen presided in Franklin County Idaho on August 7 and issued rulings. Erwin John Rasmussen pleaded guilty to first degree burglary and received probation and a withheld sentence to the Idaho State Board of Correction. In Susan Mortensoni versus Jerry Murray Mortensoni the defendant was found guilty of contempt for failing to pay support and given one year to purge the contempt with sentence withheld. Also granted a default divorce, Myrie Arlene Anderson from Carl T. Anderson. Rasmussen scheduled August trials for Morrison et al, Foss vs Foss Investment Co, Hill vs Hill, and Sparrow vs Sparrow in Franklin County Courthouse Preston Idaho.
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Fagnant
Jerry Murray
Mortensoni
Rasmussen
Myrie
Arlene
Anderson
Carl T. ‘Anderson
Franklin County
Preston
Woodward
Morrison
Ollie Foss
Foss ‘Investment Co
Maurine ‘M. Hill
Cecil F! Hill
Charles R. Sparrow
Bert E. Winn
Robert D. Sparrow
Wheat Quota Vote Set for August 24
Wheat producers in 39 states will vote August 24 on whether marketing quotas will apply to the 1962 crop. Quotas proclaimed May 12, refer endum date set after policy review, two-thirds of votes needed for price support. Ballots cast 8 am to 8 pm at local polling places across communities.
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Philip R. Bare
State Agricultural Stabilization ‘ and Conservation
Secretary of Agriculture
Freeman
AL Cleveland
Treasureton
Thatcher
Clevelland
Riverdale
Mink Creek
Glencoe
Preston FFA Member To Attend Institute
Dale Johnson son of Mr and Mrs David Johnson of Winder will leave Friday Aug 18 for St Paul Minnesota to attend the American Institute of Cooperation He will represent the Preston chapter and the Southeastern Idaho District of FFA at the institute An honor won at a contest held at Paris Idaho last March He will travel by bus with about fifteen other Idaho FFA and 4 H club members He will return Saturday Aug
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Dale Johnson
David Johnson
Winder
St. “Paul
Mirin
American Institute of Cooperation
Dale
Preston
Idaho
FFA
Institute
Paris
United States
Flower Conditioning Tips From Franklin County Fair Official
J Neff Boothe, superintendent of the Franklin County Fair flower show, advises proper conditioning after picking to prevent wilting. He recommends picking flowers late afternoon, placing stems in warm water until cooled, then in cool water, and removing damaged petals. Single roses should be pruned earlier.African violets can be brightened by rubbing leaves with silk hose. Entries due Thursday morning Aug 31 from 8 to 10.
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J. Neff Boothe
Franklin County
Boothe
Prospectors Spree summer event at Franklin ball park
The Explorers and Mia Maids of Franklin held a summer reunion called The Prospectors Spree at Franklin ball park on Tuesday evening. Stake leaders Bessie Porter and Lorraine Morrison, with Dean Rust, led the event assisted by ward leaders. Gamed were enjoyed and refreshments were served.
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Mia
Franklin Stake
Spree
Franklin Ball Park
Bessie
Porter and
Lor
Raine Morrison
Dean Rust
1941 class reunion recalls long‑ago Kayes Hall event
A July 29 reunion of the 1941 senior class gathered at Kayes Hall for a Swiss steak dinner and ceremony. Delores H Auger led the committee with Loneta He Fonnesbeck and Carma Austin among organizers. Guests enjoyed prizes for travel, grandchildren, and children, with remarks by L Harvey Larsen and Dorothy Wakely Bingham.
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Annivisary ” Res
Cat Legion
Preston
Delores
H. Auger
Valera Je Parry
Loneta
Beck
Carma
Austin
New
Lowe - of
Lava
Awa
Marcel Chatterton
Florida
Louis
Nellie
Lou B. Christensen
Pocatello
Merle Esplin
Keith
Johnson
Jerome
Merlyn. Schenk
Harvey’ Larsen
Dorothy
Wakely “Bingham
Jack Anderson
Wilda
M. Brower
Salt ‘Lake
Vintage car sale ads showcase midcentury values
A noisy scanned page lists several used cars from 1953 to 1959 with V8 engines, stick shifts, upgrades, and low prices. Models include 1958 Chevrolet V8 Sport Coupe, 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88, 1956 Olds Super 88, 1956 Ford V8, 1955 Mercury Capri, and 1954 Mercury four door. Prices range from 395 to 1395 dollars with notes of good condition and extras.
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Epw
Keller Family Vacation Highlights Across Yellowstone and Relatives
Preston personals note the Keller family and relatives visiting Preston Ogden and Monticello Utah from Huron South Dakota. They vacationed at Yellowstone and Pocatello with siblings, in laws, and friends, including Mrs Mary Keller visiting from Provo and other kin in Utah and California.
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Ralph“ Keller
Brian
David
Steven
Paul
Rushmore
Yellowstone
Keller
National
Guard
Fort "Sil
Okla
Sand
Glenn Barber
Ats
Monticello
Utah
Swith
Alani B
Provo
Alan
Keller and
Mary
Larry
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Jett
Starkey
Hot Springs
Orth
McCall and Bolse
Ray Gregerson
Ada “Hansen
Gertie Webb
Corinné
Maughan
Idelle’ Larsen
Crockett
Lorna
Dunn
Dan ® Roberts
Preston Ffa
National Geo‘graphic Magazine
Yeate Hards
Nner
Olds
Ford
Delux
GMC
Exuus
Mercury
Buick
Wgn
Cpe
Del
Chevrolet
Alfred
Alder
California
Ken.Olsen
Val
Dean
Walt-Modidt
Sand Family
Melba
Mockland
Brad
Chrysler
City
Finance
Naat Weronelda
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