Watershed project discussed for Franklin Oneida counties
The District and county coordinators discussed the Clarkston Creek Water Shed plan extending to Franklin and Oneida counties. If local organizations are approved, Utah and Idaho state conservation may authorize technical assistance to solve erosion and flood damage in the watershed.
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Ianera
Cache
Coumy
Oneida
Clarkston Creek
Franklin
Utah
Idaho
Preston 50th Golden Christmas Attracts Thousands
About 1000 children lined up Saturday morning to meet Santa Claus during Preston’s Golden Christmas observance marking the city’s 50th anniversary and the Christmas season. The queue formed around 10 30 a m as candy and cheer greeted eager youngsters.
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Santa Claus
Preston
Santa
Bureau stance on Bear River Project seeks unified state support
The Bear River Protective Committee reports heavy cross state requests for the U S Bureau of Reclamation position on the Bear River Project. Commissioner Dominy told Idaho Utah lawmakers the bureau will not proceed without joint Idaho Utah approval and full regional backing. Dunn notes Utah releases vary and urges full transcription of Dominy’s stance.
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Bear River
Compton L. White
Congress
Idaho
U. S. Bureau of Reclamation
Commissioner Deminy
Representative White
Utah
Dunn
Dominy
Bureau of Reclamation
Harding
Compton White
Preston girl Cleone Byington joins Alfa Iota sorority
Cleone Byington daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Byington was initiated into the Alfa Iota National Honorary Business Sorority during a special ceremony. She attends LDS Business College in Salt Lake City.
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Cleone Byington
Leo Byington
Alfa Iota National
LDS Business College
Salt Lake City
Names Named For County Cancer Drive
L Harvey Larsen was named chairman of Franklin County Unit of the American Cancer Society Idaho Division for a second year. He announced a list of volunteers including Orion Jensen as co chair, J2 Gren/s education chair man Thilda M Larsen publicity D A Nash radio Agnes Bell crusade chair man G Schwartz residential areas and R Gordon Webb business and industry Belva A Hart memorial chair man. A county group met in Pocatello with Idaho Districts 9 and 10 to review new cancer education materials and discuss early detection advances.
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L. Harvey Larsen
Franklin County
American Cancer Society
Idaho
Larsen
Orion Jensen
J. 2
S Public Education
Thilda M. Larsen
D. A. Nash
Agnes Bell
Crusade
G. Schwartz
R. Gordon Webb
Belva A. Hart
Pocatello
Muree
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Belly
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Spas 4
Ase
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Oratorio by Preston Rotary Club December 18 at Franklin Stake House
The 28th annual Oratorio sponsored by the Preston Rotary Club will be held December 18 in the Franklin Stake House. Mrs. Elda Carlson directs a 55 voice mixed chorus with weeks of rehearing. Rotary officials call it the outstanding holiday entertainment. chairman William Shumney promises the best ever. Other committee members are Harley Greaves Maxee Chandler and Sherwin Webb.
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Preston Rotary Club
Franklin Stake House
Elda Carlson
Rotary
William Shumney
Harley Greaves
Maxee Chandler
Sherwin Webb
Franklin County 4-H Party Sponsored by Kiwanis
The Franklin County 4-H Club Christmas party is set for Saturday December 14 1963 at 2 p.m. in the Nielsen Gymnasium Preston High School. Mrs Lee Bergquist chair reports Ben Johnson will direct the program with games caroling and refreshments from Santa. County 4-H awards include a jewel wrist watch for the top boy or girl based on 4-H project activity totals.
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Franklin County
Nielsen
Preston High School
Lee Bergquist
Fra
Franklin Rd
Bergquist
Ben Johnson
Johnson
Shahik
Esaber
Beet Harvest Nears End as Farmers Paid $1.8 Million
The Amalgamated Sugar Division reports $1,800,000 in payments to beet farmers for deliveries up to November 30, totaling over $1.11 million in the division. About 103,000 tons were received at $10.75 per ton, with ~1,300 tons still in the ground across 107 acres, and additional beets on 90 acres in Cache County. Community groups aided harvest, with some beets harvested by hand in two wards.
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Tegal Company
Thomas Heath
Heath
Clifton
Agres
Seromammere Ae ii
Cache County
Preston High School offers farm welding classes
The Preston High School Vocational Agriculture Department announces farm welding courses for area farmers. Registration is Monday December 16 in the Vocational Agriculture Shop. The 40 hour program covers basic welding in all positions, rod and metal identification, carbon arc torch work, brazing and aluminum welding.
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Preston High School Vocational Agriculture Department
Bcer Ce
William *Craner
Lincoln Orme
Preston High School
Free Electricity In Town Brings Holiday Cheer
Headlines reveal the Christmas season arrives as Utah Poser and Light Co. resumes its long standing custom of furnishing free electricity for holiday lights in towns. The story notes the annual program marks the official start of festive displays.
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Christ‘mas
Utah Poser and Light Co
Preston Chamber names officers and board for new year
Sturton Smidley owner of O. P. Skaggs store was named president of the Preston Chamber of Commerce. Joe Garner manager of the Federal Land Bank association was named vice president. Keith Christensen previously held the post. New directors include Garner Nielsen Martin Nash and Farnes. Installations set for January. Merchants funded Christmas decorations with city support and over 500 raised. Volunteers prepared trees painted by Bill Roe and Wayne Boyack. City crews spent about five days on decorations. An annual meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 2.
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Sturton Smidley
O. P. Skaggs
Preston
Chrismas Fighting Fund
Ae Aang
Vernon Mendenhall Wins 1963 Young America Garden Contest
The Flower and Garden Foundation announced winners of the 1963 Young America Gardens Contest. Vernon Kay Mendenhall of Thatcher Ida Ho earned First Place in the Pre-Teen Division for a garden project featuring raised beds and plastic components, part of a fourteen-volume encyclopedia set.
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Ithe Flower and Garden Founda ‘Tion
Vernon
Kay
Mendenhall
Thatcher
Leost Bys Plastic
Family Night at Junior-Senior PTA Event Scheduled
The Junior-Senior high school PTA invites families to Family Night in the cafeteria starting at 6 30 p m tickets are 50 cents each A sun tour of the building begins at 7 30 p m followed by an 8 p m program in the auditorium The meeting will cover pertinent questions for parents and students attendees urged to join.
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PTA
Egtarting
van Fackrell
Gins Organization
Aia
Pena
Winter Concert Set By School Chorus and Band
The annual winter concert begins at 7 30 p m. featuring selections from Broadway shows and Christmas numbers. The program is directed by Marvin Sharp with the chorus under J Golden and invites student and community attendance.
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Junio Ord Ike
Tae
Marvin Sharp
Urdee
J. Golden
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O. Sherwin
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Szeton
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Lewiston
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Treasureton
Bill Roe
Wayne Boyack
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