Franklin County Fair to feature giant fireworks for 1957 rodeo
The annual Preston junior rodeo, directed by Virgil Knudson and the Famous Night Rodeo committee, closes entries Aug 31 at 1 p m. Calf scramble is replaced by a giant fireworks display set for the east city recreation park. The junior rodeo runs 8 to 9 30 p m with fireworks lasting 30 minutes and the Franklin County Fair ends at 10 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Franklin County
Virgil Knudson
William’ Robinson
Charles Sparrow
Fair Board
Knudson
City Recreation
Robinson
Lyman Ward Wins Scholarship to Ricks College
Lyman Ward son of Mr and Mrs Pratt Ward of Oxford receives a $100 Rexburg Chamber of Commerce scholarship to attend Ricks College in Rexburg, entering Sept 19. A West Side High School graduate of 1956 he played clarinet in the West Side band and participated in plays. He plans to attend BYU after Ricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Lyman Ward
Mrs. Pratt Ward
Oxford
Rexburg Chamber of Commerce
Ricks College
Rexburg
Lyman
West Side High School
West Side
West Side Seminary
Mutual
Ricks
BYU
Fire Near Pea Vinery Causes Extensive Crop Damage
A Thursday afternoon blaze started by factory workers burning rubbish spread from Franklin eastward, blowing embers into straw fields belonging to Ivan Woodward. Three acres of straw and three acres of Mathias Bowout’s grain were destroyed before the Preston Fire Department and locals stopped the fire from spreading to nearby crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Ivan
Woodward
Mathias
Bowout
Preston
Bert
Dress Revue Of 4-H Girls Dated Aug 28
Two hundred seventy one 4-H clothing club members will display their outfits at the annual 4-H Club Style Dress Revue at Preston High School Auditorium. Mrs. Fonda Bodily of Whitney chairs the event with help from senior 4-H clothing-club members. The edition notes high hopes due to many entries and quality work, and invites club relatives to attend to see their daughters showcase their skills in clothing construction and wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston High School
Fonda Bodily
Whitney
Bodily
Bear Lake Rodeo Set for Aug 30 31 at Montpelier
Bear Lake Rodeo announced for August 30 and 31 at Montpelier Bear Lake county fairgrounds. Earl Hutchison world champion rodeo producer from Salt Lake brings top stock RCA approved show with day and night performances. Capell Brothers circus rides clowns and elephant act join parade noon Friday with free admission for children under 12 at the night show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hutchison
Bear Lake County Fairgrounds
Montpelier
Hutchison
Salt Lake
Rocky Mountain
RCA
Lloyd E. Gibson
Denver
Salt Lake City
Harrington
Butte
Mont
Cloris
Earls
Capell
Brothers
Bear Lake
Tri-State
New Veterinary Opens Practice in Preston Area
Dr David W Beckstead, a veterinarian, announces the opening of a practice in Preston and nearby areas. He holds a bachelor degree from the University of Idaho and a veterinary degree from Washington State College, has practiced in Malad for a year, and will run his office from his home in Whitney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David’ W. Beckstead
Preston
Whitney
Needlecraft Prominent in Franklin County Fair Exhibits
Needlecraft displays return as a major feature of the 1957 Franklin County Fair. Exhibits may be entered at the west fair building between 9 am and 5 pm, judged before opening on Thursday August 29. Mrs. Frank Gilbert urges residents to label and press items, notes the national crochet contest, and invites women to enter. quienes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Frank Gilbert
Gilbert
Nielsen Named New Manager At Preston American Foods
Keith V. Nielsen, 40, appointed manager of the American Foods store in Preston succeeding Dale D. Jensen who exits after 1952. Nielsen, a World War II veteran with 15 years in grocery work, is from Hyrum Utah and has led Milo's Super Market meat department in Preston. He and his wife have two daughters and one son. he serves as Preston American Legion post commander and Kiwanis secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale D. Jensen
Preston
Nielsen
Hyrum
Utah
South Cache High School
USAC
Air Force
Kurile
Ardell Nelson
Logan
American Legion
Delores Bulow Family Returns Home to Ely Nevada
Mrs Delores Bulow and her sons Lynn and Barry returned to their Ely Nevada home after three months with her parents Mr and Mrs Melvin Smith of Fairfield Their house guests for the next two weeks include another daughter and family Mr and Mrs Reese Neilsen of Ogden
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores’ "Bulow
Lynn
Barry
Ely
Nev
Melvin ‘Smith
Fairview
Reese Neilsen
Ogden
Central School Opens as Registration Nears
The Central School schedule marks opening day and calls on parents of first and second graders who have not registered yet to visit Central School next week from 9 to 11 a.m. Bring each child’s birth certificate or baptismal record for enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Central
Franklin County Flower Show Planned For Three Days
Mr Boothe president of the Franklin County Flower and Garden Club announces a three day flower show at the county fair starting Thursday August 29. Exhibitors from Franklin County may enter, with guidance offered to first timers and exhibits kept fresh by pre cutting and cold water conditioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ni' Boothe
Franklin County
Yey Ind
Rafe Cat
Askmium
West Side School Opens Sept 2 With Staff List
The West Side district plans fall opening on September 2 after filling teaching posts. A Friday August 28 student council meeting follows football practice. Bus drivers meet August 30 in the superintendent’s office. Registration for juniors and seniors August 30 morning and for freshmen and sophomores August 30 afternoon. District fees total 13 dollars plus activity costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Weston
Arthur Neuenswander
Orba J.larsen
Susan Archiibald
Lucille ‘Campbell
Ione
Elsie
Wanda ‘Mortébsen
John A. Hillman
Robert R. Hamblin
June C
Larsen
George E. Mylrose
DeLamarer
Lyle R. Porter
Rine Smith
Leo Williams
Reith
Farm Bureau Talent Find Contest Winners Named
The Farm Bureau talent find contest highlighted winners across multiple communities. Winners included Clifton Marie Baxter Stephen Viehweg Edna Bingham Ila Koller and Lela Koller with others advancing to the Miss Franklin County contest. Judges included Mrs Russell Keller and rural youth leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Marie ‘Baxter
Stephen Viehweg
Edna Bingham
Ila
Lela Koller
Karen ‘Balls
Norma ‘Archibald
Marie‘Baxter
Franklin County
iMrs Orsen
Nelson
Russell” Keller
W. A. Larson
Preston
Joe. .Christensen
Cheryl , Geddes
Clyde- ‘Nielson
D.—Av_Nash
Riverdale
Cand
Orval
Benson
Victor Jensen
Reed McEntire
Farm Bureau
Nine Local Youths Complete Tours With U S Army
Franklin County youths joined the armed services with several enlistees and six months active duty completed by National Guardsmen. Inductions included Garth Bodily of Preston on August 1 and Ephraim Swann of Preston on July 30 for six years. Others listed include Ezra Morgan, David Swainstop, Budd Steers, and multiple residents of Preston Clifton Weston and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hive County
Army
Faye Houk
Franklin County Selective Service Board
Garth P. Bodily
Preston
Ezra T.morgan
Force
David
DeLos R
Bennett
Claire J. Croshaw
Clifton
Denton
Greene
Merlin
Roy McKay
Weston
Mutual groups sponsor Labor Day dance at Oneida Stakehouse
Mutual groups sponsor a Labor Day dance on Tuesday September 2 at 9 pm in Oneida Stakehouse. An orchestra has been secured to furnish dance music for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneida Stakehouse
Franklin County Fair Opens With Farm Bureau Fun Day
The 1957 Franklin County Fair launches Thursday with Farm Bureau Fun Day and junior day featuring 4-H dairy livestock exhibits open class needlecraft and community booths plus a flower show. Friday continues with dairy and livestock judging and horse pulling in Preston rodeo arena at 8 pm and dairy calf awards during horse pulling. Saturday includes pony and horse judging and a junior rodeo with grand fireworks closing the fair. new buildings lighting and wash racks completed. invitation extended to all residents to attend the three big days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Farm Bureau
Franklin. County
High School
Preston
William
Robinson
Farm Bureau Fun Day At Fair Opens August Twenty-Eighth
Community festival details outline farm bureau attractions at the county fair. Activities include food at cost, attendance prize registration at 10 am, youth and senior talent contests, a tractor race, a 3 pm race program, a 4:30 pm pig and chicken scramble, and a Miss Franklin County pageant at 8 pm with Rama Drury crowning the winner. Contest entries close by Aug. 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de von Noyes
Farm ‘Bureau
Oneida
Franklin Stake
Third Ward
Malad
Farm Bureau
Me “Fairgrounds
Franklin County
Rama Drury
Local logger severely injured in canyon accident
Raylo Larsen of Mink Creek sustained a severely injured right leg last week in Birch Creek Canyon while clearing logs. He was pinned between two logs and dragged several feet by horses as Norman Larsen and Carlos Bell assisted. He underwent skin grafting and surgery with a long hospital stay anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raylo Larsen
Mink Creek
Raylo
Bannock County Fair Opens With 4-H Feature Events
The Bannock County Fair runs Thursday to Saturday with 4-H displays featured this year. Livestock judging starts at 10 30 a m Friday. parade at 1 p m Friday. Home arts and plants shown in the municipal building. horses enter at 9 a m Saturday with judging at 9 30. livestock sale at 1 p m and a 9 p m dance finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannock
Drury cow tops Utah Holstein sale at Ogden
A high selling Drury cow owned by Henry Drury of Preston brought 750 dollars at the Utah State Holstein Association sale in Ogden. Utah State University consigned the second high selling cow at 690 dollars. Football practice for the 1957 68 season at Preston High begins next Wednesday with suit issue days for lettermen seniors juniors and sophomores announced by Coach Glen Oliverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Ogden
Drury
Lane Cola’ _C. Vichiy
Henry Ry Drury
Utah State’ Holstein “Assn
Utah” State University
Logan
Preston
Glen
Oliverson
Will
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cowboys
Wila ‘West
Lyman Ward
Keith V. Nielsen
American Foods
Dale D, Jensen
Ori
Wees Lie
U. S. Army
Bureau
Rama -Drury
Idaho
Can ‘County
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!