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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1960

Page

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Franklin County Grassman of the Year Contest Announced

The Preston Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee announces the annual Franklin County Grassman of the Year contest. Entries due by August 20, with candidate tours starting August 23 at 1 p.m. from the bank corner. The winner receives certificates at the harvest banquet and may enter the Idaho Grassman of the Year contest. Previous winners include Stanton Hawkes and others.

Franklin S County Agriculture Committee Preston Chamber of Commerce Max Millar Chamber Commerce’ Office Nang Ike Idaho Franken County Stanton Hawkes Jack ’ Moser Farrell “Beckstead Loyal “White Myron Norman Yonnesbeck Franklin County Commerce Millar

School calendar dates released by Superintendent in 1960s era notice

Richard Harmon of East aide School District releases the forthcoming year calendar with planning days for teachers and staff. Key dates include Labor Day September 5, school starts September 6, fall and spring vacations, holidays for Washington’s birthday and Christmas, and teacher checkout days. Registration schedules for high school include seniors August 26 and other classes through August 29.

Richard Harmon Eastaide Washington

West Side Schools Set August 29 Opening Date

Sept. Orlando B Merrill announces all West Side schools will open August 29 with Clifton district led by L Blair Henderson as principal and sixth grade, Edna Kofoed fifth grade, Lulu Nelson fourth grade, Alta McCombs third grade, Elinor Sant second grade, Ella P Kent first grade. Weston district lists Arthur Neuenswander as principal and sixth grade with Susan Archibald fifth grade and Orba Larsen handling third and fourth grades.

Orlando B. Merrill West ‘Side Clifton Schol — L. Blair Henderson Edna Kofoed Lulu Nelson Alta McCombs Elinor Sant Ella P.kent Weston Arthur Neuenswan

Franklin Stake Summer Social Set For August 23

The Franklin Mia maid and Explorer summer event will be held at Franklin Park on Tuesday evening August 23 at 8 o clock. Young people in eligible age groups are invited to attend.

Franklin Mia Franklin Park

Preston High School Football Season Set for Aug 22 Practice

Preston High School will begin the 1960-61 football season with the first practice on Monday August 22 at 6 pm Coach Glen Oliverson announced August 19. Lettermen seniors juniors and sophomores have specific practice times August 19 and 20 with the schedule listing home games against Harsh Valley Blackfoot and others and away games at Focatello Cache River Burley Montpelier and more. Returning lettermen include Dee Ward Reed Carlson captain Trent Packer Scott Timms Curtis Webb Jeff Byde Bodily Pack Michael Jepsen and Verh Christensen.

Lucille F. Campbell Ione R._ Dalley Gary G. Allen Wanda P. Mortensen Ann G. Hensen Mary Ann James Lyle &. Torter LeArta Trammond Ivan Douglas Hunt Ellis Woythen Jausie Sherald W. James Sherman Zindhardt Tom Cattant Dan,Crandall Pat Thomas Dayabie Glen Oliverson Oliverson Dee Ward Rapiain Reed Carlson Trent Packer Scott Timms Curtis Webb Jeff' Byde Bi’ ‘Bodily Pan “Pack Michaél Jepsen Verh Christensen

Back to school ads clutter town week sampler

A cluttered page features a cache of back to school advertisements from local stores including Petersen Drapery and Upholstery, Idaho Appliance and Sport Shop, Foss Furniture, Preston Implement Co, and Arnold and Tee. The piece also quotes a column about worry and cites public forum rules from The North Side News and The Citizen.

Valso Petersen Idaho Foss Preston Implement Co Arnold Dallas Texas Lee Hett

4-H Clothing Show Scheduled at Preston High

County 4-H clothing club members prepare for an August 31 event at Preston High School auditorium. Leaders Vera Cole Monta Nelson and Zelda Hinckley coordinate the show to display what students learned in 4-H clothing work during the 1960 centennial fair.

Frank- In Preston High Vera Cole Monta Nelson Zelda Hinckley

Franklin County Miniature Rodeo Invites Boys Under 14

Franklin County Sheriff Talbot announces the first annual miniature rodeo as part of the county fair. Boys under 14 may enter with parental consent and a release form. Admission is 1 for adults and 25 cents for children under four.

Franklin ‘County Franklin Sherrif’s Franklin County Vern, Oyler’ ‘and ‘Sons Minature Todeo Garland Utah x . s@aRay Talbot Ty Sheriff

Fairview talent show features local youth performers

In Fairview the 6-16 age groups held a county talent program warm up. Readings, songs, duets and instrument solos were performed by Mitchell Wilson Joises King Beth Rawlings Diane Rawlings and others under pianist Sharen Howe and accompanist Valerie Rawlings. Prizes and treats followed as judges announced winners to advance to Friday’s county event.

Fairview JfarmiBureau Leonard Mitchells ‘Wilson ‘Gay Joises King Ale ‘Ghwipanted Storraine Marjean ‘Rawlings Sanga Sharen. Howe Shauna” Nelson Valerie Rawlings sInthe Beth Rawlings Diane Rawlngs Kather Ste .Nelson LaNae ‘Rawlings Louise Rawlings Sharon Howe Marilyn Harris Portia Cole Ward‘ Chapel Jay Nelbert Rawlings Jack” Cherrington Laurel McEntire Madsen Lynne Beckstead

Franklin Stake Conference Dates Set for August 20 21

The Franklin stake schedules a quarterly conference for Saturday and Sunday August 20 and 21. The first meeting begins 6 30 p m Saturday with welfare workers and priesthood leadership meetings at 8 p m for stake presidency high council bishoprics Melchizedek priesthood presidents and group leaders and all stake ward committees. Sunday sessions are at 10 am and 2 pm with an 8 pm closing program directed by the MIA and a special program.

Franklin’ ‘Stake Melchizedek SOF

Young Men Admit Burglary In Preston Case

Three youths from Preston and Wisconsin were arrested for a July burglary at a Lewiston bank plan. Espinoza of Plainsville Wis, employed in Lewiston, and two others were charged. They used a punch, sledge hammer and axe to break a safe and then damaged a peanut sending machine to steal contents. They planned to rob the Lewiston bank but halted the attempt and will face first degree burglary charges. Espinoza to be brought from Wisconsin for prosecution.

Utah Preston Aby Sheritt Nho Rudy Espinoza Plainsville Wis Lewiston Shettt Talbot J. Ventrancé Tom ‘Espinoza Wisconsin Ben Swann

Alex Larsen Wins in Whos Who Jackpot Game

Alex Larsen of Route One wins the county’s whos who guessing game after solving nine clues out of nine. prize grows to 358 dollars plus eight for naming the correct person. Ballot boxes are set at Culligan Water Market and nearby stops.

Fonda Bodily Culligan Lot Z Market Pecseniy Ey Cere Boat Stone Service

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Water Rights Decree

The Idaho Supreme Court unani mously affirms a district court decree in favor of Strongarm Reservoir Irrigation District in Brarklin County. Ben B Johnson and Dorothy Johnson sued to stop interference with their use of Battle Creek water. the high court sustains the ruling against them written by Justice Henry Mc Quade.

Idaho Supreme ‘Court Strongarm Reservoir Brarklin ‘County Ben B Dorothy Johnson Irrigation District Joseph Hedin Battle Creek John‘sons Fifth ‘District Court Johnsons Rilig Supreme Court Henry McQuade

County Talent Find Set for 8 P.M. Tomorrow

Mrs. Von Noyes announces Franklin County Farm Bureau talent find and talk meet at Preston third ward chapel Friday at 8 p.m. Contestants from Dayon Clifton Oxford Fairview Mink Creek Riverdale Treasure ton Preston fifth ward Whitney Glendale shown. Senior group contestants mayappear at county talent find with two winners to district event at American Falls Aug. 4 and another at Ainsmonty Falls Aug. 27. Mr. and Mrs. Urwen Larsen and Ruby of California visited Mrs. I. M. Evans Monday night.

von Noyes Franklin’ County Farm’ Bureau Preston Third Ward Chapel Dayton Clifton Oxford Fairview Mink Creek Riverdale Treasureton Winder Banida Reston Fifth Ward Whitney Glendale Mra von “Noyes American Falls Ainsmonty’ Falls Urwen’ Larsen Breston Ruby California I. M. Evans

Second largest U.S. circus set for one day at fairgrounds

Bob Bullock confirms a one day engagement by Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros Circus on August 25 at the fairgrounds. The show promises an extensive menagerie including giraffes hippos rhinoceros elephants polar bears and more. Advertising plans include six motorized units and wide media coverage to draw a large crowd.

U. S Rand Bob Bullock al G. Kelly Miller Bros Circcus Additon J.G. Kelly Jalller Bros Ringling Bros and Bailey Elreus Entour

Franklin County Fair selects 1960 judges and event leaders

Franklin County Fair announces 1960 centennial fair judges and officials. Idaho University animal science head Donald Bell will judge 4 H beef sheep and swine. open class exhibits Sept 4 to 5. Local leaders from Franklin, Idaho and Caribou counties will judge 4 H dairy, garden, crops, and flower shows. showcasing educational events.

Daho Iege Agricy Guernsey Will Mi ‘Niversity OF Adaho Bey Wets Tell Are Franklin Carnation Uteah Tian Ot Idaho Anson S.” Horn University of Idaho Boiscoe Horn Warren Eriksen Sorensen Caffman

Accidents Near Strawberry and Logan Reported Damages

Two traffic incidents are described. In Weston Utah a crash involving John Pitcher and Schwanveldt caused Fender damage near $300 with no injuries. North of Strawberry Springs Donna Larsen 34 Ovid collided with Brent Alfred 20 Logan. Sheriff Lakay Line notes high speed and a left turn accident with damage to Larsen’s car about $200 and another car about $3,900.

Weston John Pitcher Cochron Utah Sch‘vaneveldt Buenas Schwaneveldt Strawberry Toad Springs Donna’ le “‘Larsen Ovid Tane Carnell Vaveld

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