Most Positions Now Filled In County Schools
Most teaching posts in county districts and Franklin independent school district are filled with nine new teachers joining the ranks. A county teachers meeting is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in the courthouse to prepare for the opening on Monday September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Independent
Mark Hagt
Jean Ricks
Rexburg
Melba Chaffin
Blackfoot
Joan Smith
Lewiston
Utah
Keith Warnick
Franklin
Kate Collings Anderson
Grover
Wyo
Dale L. Allred
Logan
Roma Anderson
Thatcher
Wyola’ Cole
Wagel
Westerberg
River'dale
Leona' Forskreh
Kate C
Anderson
Eet
Mink Creek
DeVerl
Turner
Mary~ Keller
Barbara Cooper
Dale L
Alfred
Ione
Robbery charge pending against former policeman
W A Lenderman former Prest on city police officer remains jailed on suspicion of complicity in a Monday morning robbery of 5000 dollars in cash and checks from the city building. Evidence has been presented a hearing was planned but postponed at Lenderman request and due to missing witnesses. Authorities in Florida voiced confidence he was not involved noting his blemish free record there. The case now moves toward formal hearing. Lenderman proclaims innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lenderman
Preston
Ernest Eberhard
Florida
Lenderman
Lee Hansen
Lendgerman
Woodward Chosen To Head County Board of Education
Meek announces Woodward chosen as chairman and Ben Meek named vice-chairman of the county board of education at a special meeting. The board will tackle budget planning and the new school transportation system under the Peabody plan requiring monthly bus inspections and driver health checks. Members serving: Meek Woodward Orson Kofoed Cecil Foster and Duane Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben “A. ‘Meek
Riverdale
Guy O. ‘Woodward
Preston
County ‘Board of “Education
County’ Board of Education
Mr. Meek
Mr. Woodward
Orson Kofoed
Cecil Foster
Duane’ Robinson
Flower Exhibition Declares Praise Winner At County Show
The county gladiolus exhibition drew about 120 spikes plus baskets and arrangements. E Louis Johnson of Garland won the grand champion rosette for a Merna spike, with W Paul Merrill of Preston as runner up for a Cerna variety. Judging by George N Soffe of Salt Lake City, Johnson led with three firsts and three seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Louis Johnson
Garland
W. Paul Merrill
Preston
Cerna
George N. Soffe
Salt Lake City
Utah Gladiolus Society
Johnson
Preston Chamber of Commerce
National Gladiolus Council
Shirwin Webb
Nat Edwards
White
Mr. Johnson
Elks Fall Short in Idaho State Softball Opener
The Preston Elks lost 11 to 9 to First Security of Boise in a hard fought first round Idaho state softball tournament game at Caldwell after a late drive. They stranded runners with five errors and a key double play ruined a bases loaded opportunity in the fifth. Boise then pulled away with a seventh inning homer and walk to clinch the win and move toward the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Elks
Security Bank of
Boise
Caldwell
Elks
Palmer
Preston
Woytke
Bankers
Idaho
Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for St Pauls Catholic Church
On Wednesday evening August 19 a traditional cornerstone ceremony was conducted at the site of St Pauls Catholic Church. Rev J B Kunkel officiated with Rev Jerome C Stoffel assisting as prayers and psalms were recited. The building is expected to be completed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kunkel
Jerome C. Stoffel
Kunkel
Rate Reduction Means Savings For Grain Men
Rate reductions on rail shipments of wheat from southern Idaho to Pacific coast points are expected to save grain growers about 500000 dollars annually, per Alfred C. Gordon. The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered 14 railroads to cease excess charges and set new per cwt rates by November 1, 1947, covering routes to San Francisco Los Angeles Santa Barbara Santa Margarita Portland Seattle Bakersfield Fresno Salinas. Grain movement this year is around 15 million bushels out of an anticipated 25 million in southern Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Idaho
Pacific Coast
Alfred C. Cordon
Pocatello
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
Cordon
Union Pacific
Commission
Idaho
Preston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Santa Margarita
Portland
Seattle
Bakersfield
Fresno
Salinas
School Bus Safety Emphasized for County Students
Ben Meek chair of the county board of education outlines state regulations for school buses and drivers as hundreds of students prepare to ride to schools. Requirements include liability insurance current permits and chauffer license for drivers aged at least 18 with good vision hearing and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Meek
County Board of Education
Meek
State Board of Education
Meeks
Snd
Wool Shipment Set For Next Monday
Arrangements are completed for a wool shipment to be made next Monday. Growers are asked to bring wool to the Union Pacific station by noon Monday. Wool will be sold on an individual basis and should be tied and ready for shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Area's Youngsters Invited to Free Theatre Party
Pax area invites all preschool and grade school children to a free Friday afternoon at the Isis Theatre in Preston. J. C. Penney sponsors the back to school event featuring Abbott and Costello in Buck Private Comes Home with a short subject cartoons and news. Doors open 1 30 and show starts at 2. Tickets available at the Penney store. one ticket per child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis
Preston
J. C. Penney
Bud Abbott
Low
Costello
Buck Privates
Iit
Penney’s
Abbott-Costello
Penney
Beet Field Tour Planned for Wednesday by Growers Association
A beet field tour is set for Wednesday in Franklin County with the Beet Growers Association and the sugar company, in cooperation with Extension Service. The group meets at 10 30 at the high school stadium and will travel to several fields to inspect beet conditions, ending back at the stadium for lunch and a program featuring a speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County ‘Beet Growers Association
Sugar Company
Extension” Service
Jed‘ Lewis
Seminary Adds Part Time Faculty Member Hart to Help
Franklin County Schools superintendent Mark Hart will assist the local seminary on a part time basis this year. Principal Ernest Eberhard notes last year’s enrollment reached 438 with courses in Old and New Testament and church history. Hart’s addition aims to provide better class hour options for all students enrolling with high school classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hart
Franklin County
Ernest Eberhard
Eberhard
Hart
California
Canada
Alaska
Jack Cherrington
Cantata Evangeline Offered by Prestons Girls Choir
Tickets for the cantata Evangeline sold by Prestons all girls choir for a Wednesday evening performance at the fourth ward chapel starting at eight oclock. Proceeds go toward funding new costumes for the chorus with tickets available through chorus members and five organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestons All-Girls
Fourth Ward
Tive
Junior Rodeo Planned at Myron Day Ranch
A junior rodeo for local youth is planned at the Myron Day ranch on August 23. Sponsors Jackie Moser and Kay Anderson, who previously staged a show at the Day ranch, invite the public to watch with no charge. If weather is stormy the event will shift to August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Day Ranch
Demar
Jackie Moser
Kay* Anderson
Day Ranch
Preston Firms Progress with Interior Upgrades
Local businesses in Preston have undertaken interior facelifts and lighting upgrades to boost floor space, appeal, and efficiency. Notable changes include J. C. Penney’s new window lighting, Phenor Edgley’s office expansion, Estenson's and M. H. King stores remodeling, and the Nelson buyout updating South State Street. Two local motor firms also modernized interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
J. C. Penney Company
Penney
Phenor Edgley
Classic Cleaners
Oneida
Preston Variety
Estenson’s
M. H. King Company
Estenson Variety
Nelson Variety
State ‘Street
Isis Theatre Announces Four Weekly Showings Policy
Intermountain Theatres Inc plans a new Isis policy to show top pictures from major studios four evenings weekly Friday through Monday starting Sept. 5. Previously Isis offered Saturday and Sunday evenings with B pictures and westerns. The change aims to increase turnout and feature premier films at the Preston venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis
Intermountain Theatres, Inc
Preston
County Fair Judges Contacted For Upcoming Event
County officials say judges for the county fair are being arranged and contacted. J Elmo Packer of the USAC experimental herd will judge open class dairy entries. Reed Merrill of Boise and U of I poultry specialists will judge the poultry division. 4-H judges include Verna Ravenscroft Arco Orson Callister Malad and Milton Grover. girls 4-H exhibits to be judged by Letha Christensen and Ivy Smith of Idaho Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elmo Packer
USAC
Reed Merrill
Boise
U. of I
Verna Ravenscroft
Moscow
Orson Callister
Arco
Milton
Grover
Malad
Letha Christensen
Pocatello
Ivy Smith
Idaho
Reservoir project awarded to Utah firm in Franklin county
Preston Whitney Irrigation company directors awarded a 105000 contract to Fife Parsons Construction of Brigham City Utah for a new Lamont reservoir east of Preston. The 2400 acre foot capacity facility covers about 105 acres and will be filled by the same canal as Johnson reservoir. It aims to boost late season water supply and county wealth through increased crop production and property values. Construction funding will be borrowed. Page continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston-Whitney Irrigation Company
Fife’ & Parsons Construction ‘Company
Brigham ‘City
Utah
Lamont
Preston
Johnson
Franklin County
Oil Gas Boom Possibility Highlighted to Preston Rotarians
Preston Rotarians heard Logan attorney Leon Fonnesbeck discuss potential oil and gas fields in Cache valley at the weekly luncheon. He cited a near Newton well showing oil signs but stopped drilling when water influx halted operations. He noted USAC geologists see swamp gas in the region, while another visiting geologist argues petroleum gas may lie 1000 to 1200 feet under the surface. Two songs were performed by Miss Mary Jane Handy of Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Leon Fonnesbeck
Logan
Cache Valley
Fonnesbeck
Newton
Utah
USAC
Fennesbeck
Mary Jane Handy
Franklin
Quarterly Session Draws Over at Franklin Stake Conference
The first general session of the Franklin stake quarterly conference Sunday morning featured remarks by Isaacson and Walsh on the welfare program. They noted 67 carloads of goods sent to Europe and urged members to use talents in service to others while stressing prayer and missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ins
Franklin Stake
Shear Thorpe
B. Tsaacson
William’ M. ‘Walsh
General‘ Welfare Committee
Walsh
Isaacson
Europe
Stake
Ward
Eight IHC Dealers Stage Farmall Cub Demonstration
Eight International Harvester dealers from Downey to Salt Lake City collaborate on a Bear River City Utah demonstration of the Farmall Cub tractor. Jensen Implement Co plans to host at 11 a m with free refreshments and eight Cub tractors plus implements on display for Franklin County farmers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester
Downey On
Salt Lake City
Bear River
City
Utah
Jensen Implement Company
IHC
Dean Jensen
Jensen
Franklin County
Bridgermen Take Part In 12th Annual Hike
Sixty Bridgermen from the Cache valley council of the Boy Scouts of America departed Logan at 6 a m for the Bridger primitive area in the Wind River mountains Wyoming to perform their twelfth annual hike. Under Hyrum B Hunsaker and James Li the party will hike 25 to 30 miles over seven days with camps planned at Willow Creek Rainbow Heart and Borum lakes beginning August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgermen
Cache’ Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
Logan
Bridger
Windriver Mountains
Wyoming
Hyrum B. Hunsaker
USAC
James Li
Gwilliam
Pres. J. Howard
Maughan
East Cache
Jim Bridge
Cook Transportation
Willow ‘Creek
Jranger
Willow Creek Ranger Station
Rainbow Lake
Heart Lake
Borum Lake
Mother Seeks Help Locating Missing Son Berkeley Palmer
Mrs James W Palmer of Preston asks the public to report any information about her 12 year old son Berkeley Palmer who disappeared after leaving home Thursday. He is about 56% inches tall, weighs 74 pounds, with sandy hair blue eyes a small scar on his right cheek and a habit of shrugging his shoulders while walking. Sheriff Léoe Hansen is listed as a contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Palmer
Preston
Berkeley-Palmer
Léoe -Hansen
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Wallop
Sun Valley Stars
Theatre’ Pax
Preston Theatre
Major Pictures
Preston Boy Scout
Son
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