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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1948

Page

1

Farm Bureau elects state and county officers at Idaho convention

Albert Moser of Franklin County Farm Bureau is named to the Idaho State Farm Bureau board. Mrs Matilda Gilbert of Fairview is elected advisor to the state women’s organization for two years. New officers include President J es Fredrickson of Malad and First Vice Chairman Cyril Lau of Soda Springs. Delegates Benjamin Meek, Frank Gilbert, and others attend. Resolutions call for untaxed oleomargarine sold openly with same inspections as butter and for petroleum prices to be regulated by public commissions.

Franklin Farm ‘Bureau Idaho State Farm, Bureau Pocatello Albert Méser Franklin ‘County Farm State’ Board Matilda Gilbert Fairview Franklin County ‘Associated Women State State Farm Bureau Karl Ballif Jack Gibbs Grace Idaho

Phenoi Edgley Elected President of Scout Council

Phenoi Edgley was elected president of the Cache valley council of Boy Scouts of America at the annual council banquet in Smithfield. He has served as vice president under Henry Hurren and becomes part of the executive board. this marks the first time the honor has gone to a Franklin Allen era leader Cutler previously headed the council.

Preston Phenoi Edgley Cache Valley Oneida Franklin Allen Cutler

Elks Attend Idaho State Association Meeting

Rulon Dunn exalted ruler of lodge 18670 with C. D. Booker Theo Petterberg and Stuart McDonald departed by train last Saturday for Boise to attend the Idaho State Elks Association meeting held there Sunday.

ELKS State Elk’s Rulon Dunn C. D. Booker Theo. Petterberg

Turkey Ham Shoot Scheduled by Preston Rifle Club

The Preston Rifle Club plans a Sunday turkey or ham shoot at the Don Whittle range near the river bridge. Ten shooters per relay will fire five shots standing from 100 yards, with 80 06 ammo provided and 30 06 rifles available. winners receive a turkey or ham and timing is 10 am with a weather contingency.

Preston Rifle Club Don’ Whittle Rifle Club

Prizes Offered For Best Posters This Holiday

The Jaycees announce a county poster contest for East and West Side school districts, with many prizes and display space at J C Penney. Submissions close December 21 and are judged by Prof. Harry Reynolds of Utah State Agricultural College. Committee members include Mel Burrup Bob Bunker Dr Leo Hawkes and Dr Norman Howells. entries may be given to principals or committee members.

Paxores Christiaan Qnoutekae Jaycees J. C. Penney Penney Company Harry Reynolds Utah State Agricultural College Jaycee Committee Mel Burrup Bob Bunker Leo Hawkes Norman Howells

Court Season Opens Tomorrow for Indian Quintet

Basketball fans can see the 1948-49 Indian quintet in action for the first time this season. North Cache high school of Richmond hosts the opening tilt on the home court Friday night at 7 p.m. A doubleheader starts the slate with Logan visiting next Monday. The Indians opened yesterday at South Cache Hyrum, and South Cache will visit on December 15.

North Cache High School of Richmond Logan Indians South Cache Hyrum

Preston High to Present Good News Dec 10

Preston high school students present the musical Good News on December 10 directed by Migg Elizabeth Robinson with cast including Tom Marlowe Joe Brinkerhoff and Kay Dunkley. Tickets on sale at Frart's Music Store.

Tom Mar Jowe Kenyon Preston High School Migg Elizabeth Robinson Lynn Bright Tom Marlowe Joe Brinkerhoff Beet © Saunders Cloyd ‘Hansen Bobby Randall Richard Smith Pooch Kearney Max Almiond Bill Johnson Jim Cutler Charles Kenyon Kay Dunkley Connie “Lane Lenona Edgley Marilyn’ Hatch Patricia’ ‘Bingham Betty Pete Wade Christensen Gale Frart's

Preston High to Stage The Desert Song in 1948 49

Preston High School bus department selects Sigmund Romberg operetta The Desert Song for its 1948 49 production. Supt Harland Simmons says material will be available next week as tryouts set for December 15 with Lyle Shipley directing and staff assisting, marking the first Romberg production after three Herbert operas.

Preston-high Sigmund’ Romberg Harland Simmons Preston High School Victor Herbert Lyle .Shipley Lynn “Bright Elizabeth Robinson Joan Perkins Lucy Haueter Myrtle Keck Barbara Clubben Stella Boothe Ruth Danielson Neff Boothe Mable Schiferl Dell Waddoups

Boxing Set Monday At Clifton Gym

The first boxing program of the season will be held next Monday in the Clifton school gymnasium at 8 p.m. Coach Marion Jensen says two district champions return this year, Paul and Edward Winward, promising a good event.

Clifton School Marion Jensen Paul Edward Winward

Jensen Implement Co Family Party at Isis Theatre

The Jensen Implement Co announces its annual Family Party at the Isis theatre Preston on Thursday December 9 with five stage attractions and color motion pictures. Free admission for farmers and families, shows begin at 2 and 4 pm. The program features Robert Emirco Rio and Rogers Max Horn Harriet Blake and Jerry Jeremiah plus educational travel and comedy films.

Mr. Jensen Robert Emirco Rio and Rogers Max Horn Harriet ‘ Blake Jerry Jeremiah Jensen Implement Co

Santa visits available for homes and gatherings

Jaycee auxiliary announces its Santa Claus visit program. Contact Hart Music Store to arrange visits to private homes or social events with nominal fees. Mrs Camille Norton, Jaycette president, notes plans to schedule appearances during the holiday season to meet demand.

Jaycee Auxiliary Jolly St. Nick Obesey Santa Claus Camille Norton Jayce

Two Testimonies Set Friday Sunday For Missionaries

Friday features a farewell program at Linrose ward for Carl Wallace Bingham son of Mr and Mrs Fi Raymond Bingham of Linrose a Preston high school graduate who attended USAC for two years and will begin service in the California field Monday The Weston ward plans a Sunday evening testimonial for Seth Thompson son of Mr and Mrs de Thompson of Weston who will enter the mission home Monday and serve in the Navajo zone A farewell testimonial was held Friday at Dayton recreation hall honoring Derek Galloway who leaves for a mission in the New England states and will enter the mission home next Monday

Ls Givne Sthelx Church Carl Wallace Bingham Linrose Weston Seth Thompson Cart Bingham Raymond Bing Preston High- School California Seth Chabeyig de Thompson Dayton Derk Galloway Stother New England Galoway

Scout Leaders Meet in Franklin County District Conference

Boy Scouts of America leaders from the Franklin county district hold a conference in the seminary building for a three hour session Saturday night starting at 7 30 p m and resuming Sunday morning at 10 a m The meeting targets leaders needing training with visits by Cache Valley council representatives Jim Gwilliam Owen Hail and Ken Vanderhoff Sunday afternoon features speaker John D D Giles of Salt Lake City regional senior scout chairman for the western states

Franklin County Boy * Scouts of America Cache Vailley Jim Gwilliam Owen Hail Ken Vanderhoff John DD. Giles Salt Lake City Western States

Rotary Brigham City Talk Highlights 20 Years

Brigham City Rotary meeting featured Ross Bowen of the Brigham City club speaking on what Rotary has done for him in 20 years. Past presidents led the program, Harley Greaves presided, and Lyle Shipley sang two solos with Mrs. Shipley on piano. Bowen praised fellowship, expanded acquaintances, and the tolerance gained through membership.

Ross' Bowen Brigham City Rotary Preston' Rotary Club Harley Greaves Lyle” ‘Shipley

Hog pool tops price at 21.90 per cwt in sale

The local marketing association sold 419 hogs on Wednesday November 24 for a total of 2106.66 dollars. The top price reached 21.90 per hundredweight. Pool officials plan the next shipment for December 8 and request all animals to be listed by Saturday.

Delegates Elect County AAA Leaders in Franklin County

Delegates from six communities met to elect members of the county agricultural conservation committee for the coming year. Woodrow Rasmussen of Glencoe was re elected as chairman for 1949 and a slate of committee members and alternates was chosen with names from Linrose Glen dale Mound Valley Franklin and Franklin locations. Committees begin duties January 1.7.

Franklin“ County Woodrow Rasmussen Glencoe AAA Rasmussen Abel Stevenson Linrose Leland Auger Glendale William Keith Clark Mound Valley Wilford Stokes Franklin William K. Clark Joseph A. Christensen L. E. McDermott Leland ‘L. Auger Horace Haworth Thatcher

Preston High School hosts speech contest winners spotlight

Miss Shirley Robinson won first place in the Preston High School speech contest sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Betty Ruth Westerberg took second. the event connected with a national Jaycee program and will send Preston’s winner to the state competition.

Preston High School Junior Chamber of Commerce Shirley Robinson Betty Ruth Westerberg Wth National Jaycee Organization Max Norton Preston Idaho State Jaycee Office Sree Witt Oeial Pittawi

Bangs disease vaccination to start next Tuesday

Officials of the Franklin County Farm Bureau and state animal industry bureau announce a cooperative calfhood vaccination program for Bang's disease to begin next Tuesday December 7. Gaylord Larson of Preston will organize with Dr N S Howells vaccinating local cattle at 20 cents per head if cows are in the barn. farmers will be notified when to bring their calves in.

Franklin County Farm’ Bureau Federation Bang Bureau of ‘Animal Industry Gaylord “Larson Preston N. S. Howells Larson

Bruten Couple Attend General Electro Party in Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs Ernest Bruten traveled to Salt Lake City on Monday to attend the General Electro house party held at the Capitol Theatre.

Ernest Brutenbeker Salt Lake City Capitol Theatre

Shumway Chosen for First Ward Bishopric in Franklin Stake

Andrew B. Shumway was named second counselor in the bishopric of the First Ward, Franklin Stake, at last week’s ward conference. He succeeds Guy O. Woodward who leaves for a University of Wyoming faculty post effective Dec 1. George L. Egbert named assistant ward clerk, replacing Rhys Swainston. other bishopric members include Ernest Eberhard Jr., William Craner, Floyd Diderickson, with Pres. Henry H. Rawlings and Weldon Nash from the stake presidency in attendance.

Andrews Biee Shumway Preston Franklin - Stake Shumway Guy O. Woodward University of Wyoming George’ L. “Egbert Rhys Swainston Ernest Eberhard, Jr William Craner Floyd Diderickson

Elks Memorial Service Set For Sunday Evening

The Preston Elks lodge holds its annual memorial service next Sunday at 8 o clock in the lodge hall. The event honors deceased members with Perry A. Nelson of Poca as speaker and Preston High School students providing music. The public is invited.

Preston

Wendell H Bosen Dies Tuesday

Wendell H Bosen prominent local businessman and resident died Tuesday evening about 1 p m after a long illness Born in Ephraim Utah August 27 1899 he moved to Riverdale then Preston He married Gladys Henningson in Manti Utah He was a member of the first quorum of elders the chamber of commerce Elks lodge Lions club survivors include his wife seven sons two daughters six grandchildren and seven siblings (Continued on Page 5).

Wendell Ve ‘Hyrum Bosen Resi‘dent Weordnarys Socio Eyi Set Bosen Agen Tocal Deane Jentil Peepee Riverdale Preston Gladys ‘Henningson Manti Chamber of * Commerce Elks ‘Lodge

Santa Claus Arrives Friday for Yuletide Festivities

Saint Nicholas is due to arrive at 7 p.m. Friday in Reston with Christmas lights to follow. A large welcoming committee, led by Sir Ricardo DePlump, will greet Santa at the city limits and escort him to Carlson's Furniture and the Golden Rule stores. The Santa Claus parade ends at the courthouse with a community sing and band music at 7:30 p.m. Children may drop letters in Santa's big mail bag.

Santa Claus Petterberg Motor Willy Neeley Carlson’s Golden Rule Ricardo DePlump West St. Nick Santa Reston Max—Norton Lwho A.G. Condie Ellis Harold *Allen Lions Glenni Petterberg Jaycees Harold’ Swift Rotary Lace Ee Rome Chariher . of

Egbert and Cutler Named Captains Of '49 Football Team

Wendell Egbert and Clair Cutler were elected captains for next season by the high school pep club at the annual banquet in Jefferson cafeteria. Egbert, a tackle and end on the conference champion team, and Cutler, a standout halfback, were honored alongside speeches from school officials and former champions.

Wendell Egbert Clair Cutler Jefferson Egbert Clair Cutler Ardis “Andreasen Supt W. H. Simmons Prin Reed Brenchley Darrell . Doney Dave McClun Bob Bunker Glen. Oliverson

Preston Girl Pearl Gibson Wins 4-H Forestry Honors

Idaho's Pearl Gibson, a Preston freshman at the University of Idaho, earns national 4-H forestry honors. She has claimed two trips to the Chicago 4-H congress, a $200 college scholarship, a gold medal, and Idaho 4-H short course trips.

Pearl Gibson Idaho Preston Chicago University of Idaho Pearl Forney. Hall University of Idaho Eve Pearl ‘Gibson Owen * Gibson Mrs. Gibson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Albert Moser Amed Wate Yn 01 Farm Bureau Scout Council Turkey Nene By High Sigmund Romberg Clifton Gym Levening Weide Thompson LDS Navajo Ghosen al Es Shirley Andrew B. Shumway Wendell H. Bosen
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