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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1948

Page

2

Preston First Ward Outing Planned at Willow Flat

Preston First Ward schedules a two day outing at Willow Flat on August 24 and 25 with games led by Robert Bunker and Harland Simmons. The event features a softball clash between Dads and sons and a demonstration by married ladies on axball. An 8:30 p.m. campfire program follows, with a noon supper option. A bus departs from the First Ward chapel at 1 p.m. transportation provided free to those without transport.

First Ward Willow Flat Robert Bunker Harland Simmons Sllow Flat

West Side Class A School District to Hold Annual Meeting

East Side Class A School District No. 202 Franklin County Idaho schedules annual meeting and election for September 7 1948 at Dayton schoolhouse. Polls open 1 to 6 pm. One three year trustee to be elected from Clifton precinct and bonds for a new school building will be voted on. Candidates names and terms to be filed six days before the election.

West Side Franklin County Idaho East Side Franklin State of Dayton Clifton Board of Trustees

Scoutgroup invites riders and plans canyon breakfast

Families are asked to invite an extra passenger and bring lunch. The bish opric will serve ice cold watermelon before the evening program. Overnight stays are welcome with scouts and Lynn Frackrell. A breakfast in the canyon is planned and former ward members may join the trip for the day.

Bers Lynn Frackrell

Summer Festival Highlights Primary Theme in Oneida Stake

All ward organizations joined in an afternoon of festivities to celebrate the summer primary work. Children and leaders displayed handwork in the Opera house and performed songs and dances at the city park under the theme And All the Nations Shall be Gathered unto Zion.

Oneida Opera House Zion South Pacific Islands British Isles

Idaho Falls Temple Rites Unite Young Couple

A double ring ceremony at the Idaho Falls Temple united Elizabeth Condie and Fred O. Haroldsen with Pres. ElRay Christiansen officiating in Logan. A reception followed in the Franklin courthouse with family, attendants, and music, then a honeymoon trip.

Pres. ElRay Christiansen Logan Temple Elizabeth Condie P. M. Condie Fred O. Haroldsen Oliver Haroldsen Idaho Falls Franklin Courthouse Beverly Hansen Joyce Keller Jackie Geddes Mildred Marilyn Condie Orvil Haroldsen Deanne Smith Beth Dunkley Carol Cutler

Couple to Make Home in Logan After Plans to Attend Schol

To the northwest, a couple announced they will settle in Logan. They plan to attend school there and begin new lives together.

Logan

Final preschool inoculations scheduled at Central school

Final inoculations for preschool children will be given Friday morning from 10 30 to 12 o'clock at Central school. Mrs Sue Evers the school nurse says Friday's clinic will complete the program before school work begins. Mr and Mrs Don L Smith and children Gary Carolyn and Bryce of Tacoma arrived in Preston to visit the Andersons they will stay the rest of the month. A Beatrice Swainston was an overnight guest of her daughter and family the Bybees at Downey Friday.

Sue Evers Don L. Smith Gary Carolyn Bryce Tacoma Preston Lorenzo Anderson Beatrice Swainston Mrs Reese Bybee Downey

Rotary Program Highlights Dinner and Notable Attendees

The Rotary Club held a continued program with ninety members and guests present. Mrs. William A. Davis chaired the dinner, assisted by a list of club ladies, while Pres. Jed Lewis sat at the ladies table. Mrs. Bright collected fines as sergeant at arms during the event.

William A. Davis O. D. Robinson Elmo Keller al Carlson Don Smith Robert Bunker Ray Bright Jared Lewis Cliff Warr Jed Lewis Bright Broad

Broadcast staff details at local station noted

The article lists Mrs. Leon Smith as chief broadcaster with singing commercial spots directed by Mrs. Carlson and a swap shop program led by Mrs. Keller. Mrs. Carlson performed Oh, Give Me a Home while wearing a cow boy hat and guitar. Mrs. Bunker presented news items and J L Peterson of KPST handled musical recordings.

Leon Smith

Idaho High School Graduation Adds US Government Semester

Idaho schools require 17 credits for graduation this year replacing the 16 from prior years. A new one semester United States Government course is added. Seniors may choose which semester to take the class.

Idaho United States Government

Cache Valley Radio to Offer FM Service First Time

A new radio setup will operate two stations with FM service for the first time in Cache Valley. On standard broadcasts one station will use 1840 kilocycles on the radio dial.

Cache Valley

Conference reports on missionary work and welfare drive

Blaine Parkinson and others presented reports on missionary endeavors. Roscoe Eardley urged serving God with readiness and asked attendees to ensure a year’s supply of food and clothing as part of welfare work.

Ing Blaine Parkinson Franklin Elaine Griffeth Reed Thompson Weston Blaine Taylor Presto First Ward Roscoe Eardley Welfare Board

School Election Precincts Mapped by Districts

Franklin Mapleton precinct 2 includes Mink Creek Glencoe Whitney Eastside. Riverdale Treasureton Banida Winder form precinct 3. No 4 covers the west side of Preston district and precinct 5 the east side.

Franklin Mapleton Mink Creek Glencoe Whitney Eastside Riverdale Treasureton Banida Winder Preston

Sewer Contract Bids Far Under City Engineer Estimate

City engineer Robert G. Harding prepared specifications for the improvement project and noted bids come in considerably under his estimated costs. The article indicates continued discussion of the sewer contract on page D0.

Robert G. Harding

Reed Anderson Named Superintendent and West Side School Plans

Reed Anderson serves as superintendent of schools at Thomas Idaho and holds a bachelor of science from Brigham Young University with postgraduate work at the University of Idaho. Opening day is August 30 with two high school teaching vacancies. Staff include Anderson chemistry Lyle Porter math Marion Jensen social studies Sue Stimpson home economics Frank Parker music DeLamar Palmer English Parley Gunnell business and Darrell Erickson shop. The elementary school at Clif-

Thomas Ida Brigham Young University Provo University of Idaho West Side Supt. Anderson Lyle Porter Marion __ Jensen Sue Stimpson Frank Parker DeLamar Palmer Parley Gunnell Darrell Erickson Clif

Dayton and Weston Grade Schools Appoint Faculty

Lulu Nelson will be principal at Dayton with Lola Jensen and Edna Kofoed as instructors. Dayton teachers include LeRoy Archibald Sr as principal, LeRoy Archibald Jr, Susan Archibald, Leona Balls, Blanche Beutler, and Carolyn Greaves. Weston will have Arthur Neuyenswan as principal with Orba Larsen, Catherine Olsen, and Lucille Fredrickson as instructors.

7 Up Bottling Ad Promotes Get Acquainted Offer

The 7 Up Bottling Co announces a get acquainted offer on page seven. Clip the coupon in this issue to receive several free bottles of beverage at any dealer in the territory handling Earl's Quality Beverages.

Franklin County California Earl

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