Poster Contest Announced by Local Jaycees
The Preston Jaycees announce the annual poster contest for East and West Side students. Howard Bennett discusses prize money and free paper from local art directors. Posters will be displayed at Preston High School before judging and in J. C. Penney store windows after. The 1951 contest marks the sixth annual event with prior winners listed. Entries close December 17.
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Preston Jaycees
West Side
Howard Bennett
The
Jaycees
Preston High School
J. C. Penney
Mr. Bennett
Lyle Shipley
Preston
Ruth Erickson
Dayton
Doris Dean Howe
Ann Thomas
Glenda Swann
Carol LeFevre
Evelyn Knapp
Clyde D. Smith Korea Veteran Buried Yesterday
The body of Clyde D. Smith 22 son of Joseph and Nellie Gil bert Smith killed in Korea while serving with the U S army infantry May 17 1951 was returned to Preston for funeral services yesterday at 1 p m in the Preston first ward chapel Pvt Smith enlisted Sept 18 1950 trained at Fort Riley Camp Carson Fort Lawton went overseas March 6 1951 served in company G second infantry division 38th regiment He was employed by Gardner Construction Co before the service and lived in Weston He is survived by brothers Orvel S Smith Kenneth G Smith both of Preston sisters Edna Stephens Salt Lake City Verda Gibbs Los Angeles Glen E Smith Winder Reed C Smith Midvale UT Mrs Elva Larson Blackfoot and Zenda McDermott Clifton Burial was in Fairview Cemetery with grave side honors by American Legion post 34 Dean Bambrough commander.
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Clyde D. Smith
Joseph
Nellie Gilbert Smith
Korea
U. S. Army Infantry
Preston
Preston First Ward
Pvt. Smith
Fort Riley
Kan
Camp Carson
Colo
Fort ‘Lawton
Verda Gibbs
Los Angeles
Glen E. Smith
Winder
Reed C. Smith
Midvale
Elva Larson
Blackfoot
Zenda McDermott
Clifton
Ernest Eberhard, Jr
Fairview Cemetery
Richards and Son Mortuary
American Legion Post 34
Dean Bambrough
County 4-H Girls Crowned Award Winners At Portland Show
Diana Hampton of Preston won the grand prize in the junior division of Make It Yourself with Wool at the Multnomah hotel in Portland. Patricia Maughan of Preston earned honorable mention in the senior division. Idaho entrants competed against top projects from 13 states with guidance from Lucretia Maughan. The pair traveled with their mothers for tours, modeling lessons, and planned events in Salem and Corvallis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Hampton
Preston
National Wool Growers Assn
Multnomah
Portland
Patricia Maughan
Lucretia Maughan
Diana
Pat
Idaho
Adrian Hampton
Franklin County
Meier and Frank Department Store
Maria Easterly
Oregon
Salem
Pocatello Attorney Speaks at Peace Meet at Preston High
Alfred C. Cordon, a leading Pocatello attorney, spoke at the joint P-TA meeting held at Preston High School last Wednesday night. Mrs Nat Edwards chaired the event after returning from the San Francisco peace conference, with Jefferson P-TA sponsoring. Musical numbers from Jefferson school featured a fifth grade solo by Jeanie Webb and a seventh to eighth grade trio of Louise Johnson, Janet Knudson, and Deanna Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred C. Cordon
Pocatello
P-Ta
Preston High School
Nat Edwards
Jefferson P-Ta
Attorney Cordon
San Francisco
Jefferson School
Jeanie Webb
Louise Johnson
Janet Knudson
Deanna Edwards
Western Motor to Display 1952 Pontiac Saturday
Western Motor Sales will show the 1952 Pontiac on Saturday at 160 South State Street Preston. Howard Bennett, sales manager, invites the public to visit the showroom to view the new model with its dual range hydramatic transmission and new power train promising improved performance and economy.
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Western Motor
South State St
Preston
Howard Bennett
Bennett
Preston High to stage The Red Mill operetta
Preston high school selects Victor Herbert's The Red Mill for this year’s music production. The show, familiar to patrons from a 1946 presentation, draws unusually strong interest under opera director Lyle Shipley. Noted numbers include Moonbeams In Old New York Isle Of Our Dreams Because You're You and Every Day Is Ladies Day. Shipley is aided by Lynn Bright’s orchestra and Cal.
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Preston High School
Victor Herbert
Preston
Lyle Shipley
Old
New York
Isle of Our Dreams
Mr. Shipley
Lynn Bright
Cal
Clothing and Toys Sought for Elks Yule Baskets
Preston Elks planned Christmas basket distribution with Earl Norton as chair. They seek repaired toys and old clothing from the public, urging donations for needy families. Items can be left at the lodge hall, chamber of commerce, or the old corner drug store building used as headquarters.
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Preston Elks Lodge
Earl Norton
Norton
Lodge Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Corner Drug Store
Indians Beat Logan In Season Opener Tilt
The Preston Indians defeated Logan 36 26 on Cache county school floor in the second game of the season. The Logan junior team won the preliminary 33 31 against Preston juniors.
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Preston Indians
Logan
Cache County
Preston
Soil Survey of County Land Is Completed in Franklin District
George A. Woodruff and Dur ward Womack reported the Franklin soil conservation district land capability survey is finished. The 248 688 acre district includes irrigated dry land and range land, with maps detailing soil depth texture slope erosion and salinity to guide conservation practice and farm productivity. The survey aligns with national inventories and aims to aid farmers and ranchers though available to all.
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George A. Woodruff
Durward Womack
The
Soil Conservation Service
J. H. Choules
Franklin Soil Conservation District
Choules
Franklin Sdc
Franklin
Franklin Scd
Idaho
Woodruff
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Virgin Islands
Puerto’ Rico
Poultrymen Co-Op Banquet Set for Saturday in Franklin
The Franklin County Poultrymen's Association holds its annual convention and banquet this Saturday at a stake house in Franklin. Active members are invited. attendees should arrive by 7 30 p m with serving beginning at 8 p m.
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Franklin County Poultrymen’s Assn
Franklin
Stake House
Melvin Westerberg
Mr. Westerberg
Christmas Trees Off Prohibition In Cache National Forest
Levy district forest ranger of Cache national forest says Christmas tree cutting is prohibited on national forest land in the Preston ranger district. Past experience shows few suitable trees and insufficient manpower to supervise. When possible, trees will be provided for public use upon requests from church school and community officials. Citizens urged to put community welfare above personal interests and comply.
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Preston ‘Ranger District
Thomas H. Levy
Cache National Forest
Preston and
Vicinity
Ranger
Levy
Preston High Stage Chooses The Miser For Annual Play
Preston High School announces its annual production The Miser to be performed December 12 13 and 14. Cal vin Quayle and Norma Anna Swainston direct with a cast led by Richard Galley Kenny Morrison Cleante Kay Don Christengen and Fritz Beckstead. Two matinees are scheduled for December 12 and 13 with an evening show on December 14 for the public.
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Miser
Preston ‘High School
Calvin Quayle
Norma Anna Swainston
Richard Galley
the Miser
Kenny Morrison
Cleante
Kay Don Christengen
Falsh
Lynn Geddes
Valerie
Fritz Beckstead
Mary Ann
Yvonne Barrus
Martine
Lois
Farm Bureau to Host J Reuben Clark Talk January
J Reuben Clark president of the first presidency of the Latter day Saints will be the featured speaker at the annual Franklin County Farm Bureau educational institute on January 21 at the Offeida stake house. Educators Vance Smith Mildred Haberly and Dr Wayne Smith are listed as prominent attendees.
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J. Reuben Clark
Latter-day Saints Church
Farm Bureau
Offeida’ Stake House
Frank Gilbert
Franklin County ‘Farm Bureau’ Federation
Vance Smith
University of Idaho’extension Service
Franklin County
Boise
Ben
Meek
Dan
Christmas Program Set by Preston Rotary
The Preston Rotary club announces its annual Christmas program for Thursday evening December 20 at 8 o clock in Franklin stake house. The Walter Weld male chorus of Logan with about 25 singers will perform the Christmas music. Admission is free and open to the public.
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Preston Rotary Club Today
Franklin Stake House
Rotary
Walter Weld
Logan
Santa Visit and Christmas Lights Spark Preston Holiday
Preston’s downtown Christmas lighting officially begins as seven turkeys are awarded at State street switch on. Santa Claus will visit Saturday at 3 p.m. delivering candy nuts and fruit to children. the Chamber of Commerce hosts the event. Stores plan extended hours December 16 17 20 21 and 22 staying open until 8 or 8:30 p.m. to accommodate shoppers.
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Preston
State Street
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Santa
Rool Opens Saturdays At High School Pool
The swimming pool under the gymnasium at the high school will be opened this Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. Superintendent W H Simmons announced. The opening will mainly accommodate youngsters from outside Preston, a guard will be on duty at all times.
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H. Simmons
Preston
Crockett Endorsed for Franklin County Civil Defense Director
E A Crockett longtime Preston businessman and former mayor was recommended to Col Philip Doddridge state civil defense director by the county commissioners to lead Franklin County civil defense. He will head the entire program in the county.
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E. ‘A. Crockett
Preston
Philip Doddridge
Board of County Commissioners
Franklin County Civil Defense
Crockett
Franklin County
Preston Indians Triumph Over Bear River 38-35
In Preston's small gymnasium the Indians upset Bear River 38-35 as Ivan Davis led with 13 points and De Lyle Condie added 11. The win boosts confidence for the squad coached by Evan Sorensen as they prepare for North Cache and host Logan in upcoming games.
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Preston Indians
Bear River
Preston
Indians
Ivan Davis
de- Lyle Condie
Condie
Davis
Evan
Two Commissioners Re-Elected by Voters
Election results in the Preston cemetery district show unanimous re election of William P. Shumway as commissioner in the first district and Howard Johnson as commissioner for division two. Voting was light and there was no opposition, indicating endorsement of the current board’s policy.
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Preston Cemetery
William P. Shumway
Howard Johnson
Local Idaho Holly Queen Candidate Betty Westerberg Named
Preston teen Betty Westerberg is among 11 University of Idaho coeds vying for holly queen. The winner will be crowned at the holly dance on December 15.
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U of I
Betty Westerberg
Preston
University of Idaho
Alfred Kern Named President of Garden Club
Alfred Kern was elected president of the Franklin County Flower and Garden Club for 1952 at a Monday evening meeting in the courthouse basement. The gathering featured group singing led by Kern and a slide show of local beauty spots by Jack C. Hickenlooper with Erma Hickenlooper, hints on flower exhibition by William E. Crane, and officers announced: Kern president. Erma Hickenlooper first vice president. Lula Egbert second vice president. Loretta Maughan secretary. Edwin Nuffer treasurer. The meeting ended with a pot luck supper.
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Franklin County Flower and Garden Club
Alfred Kern
Jack C. Hickenlooper
William E. Crane
Erma Hickenlooper
Lula Egbert
Loretta Maughan
Edwin Nuffer
Franklin county production and marketing committee named
In Franklin county a county convention elected Harry Knapp of Mapleton as chair, Hyrum R. Nelson of Cleveland as vice chair, and Abel W. Stevenson of Preston as third member. Harry Miles and Ariel Meek became alternates. The committee, to take office Jan 1, will oversee the 1952 agricultural conservation program, price support operations, and the sugar program, assisting all county farmers though not full time USDA employees.
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County
Preston
Harry Knapp
Mapleton
Franklin County
Hyrum R. Nelson
Cleveland
Abel W. Stevenson
Harry Miles
Ariel Meek
U. S. Department of Agriculture
PUC Authorization Needed by Some Before Plates Issued
County assessor Marlowe Funk notes changes in vehicle licensing. Private and interstate carriers must present PUC authorization to obtain plates. limited carriers are exempt. Plates for weights above 26 000 pounds require application to the winter department, motor carrier division in Boise. Passenger car plates for 1952 not issued. tabs to be placed on 1951 plates.
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Marlowe Funk
Public Utilities Commission
Funk
Winter Department
Motor’ Carrier Division
Capitol Building
Boise
March of Dimes Heads Reappointed In Franklin County
Daniel Roberts will again lead the 1952 Franklin County March of Dimes drive with Gaylord Larson as vice chairman and Gerrie Steers as secretary. The campaign runs January nationwide, with Franklin County aiming to finish in two weeks to support increased grants for patient care, treatment, research, and education.
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Franklin County
Daniel Roberts
Roberts
Gaylord Larson
Gerrie Steers
Idaho
National Foundation For
Annual Meeting Set For Friday By Scout Council
Cache Valley Boy Scout council will report progress for the past year at the annual dinner meeting at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Smithfield stake house. More than 500 scouters and partners are expected with U S Sen A V Watkins as principal speaker discussing the year’s theme Forward on Liberty’s Team. University officials say the event marks Pearl Harbor’s tenth anniversary with a focus on constructive citizenship.
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Cache Valley
Tate
Tudsey
Watts
Martin Roskelley
Heber ‘ Whiting
Grain Growers Set Annual Meeting Here Saturday
The Franklin County Grain Growers co operative will hold its annual meeting Saturday at 1 p.m. in the basement auditorium of the county courthouse. William Leek of Ogden will be main speaker. Two directors will be elected. terms for LeLand Auger and R W Geddes expire. Nominations from the floor. Officials include Frank Gilbert Joseph A Christensen and Orval D Benson. A financial report will be read by Wayne Evans.
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Franklin County Grain Growers Co-Operative
Wayne Evans
William Leek
Farmers Grain Co-Operative
Ogden
Leland, Auger
R. W. Geddes
Santa for Hire Promises Seasonal Party Service
The Jay C Ette Project and Preston Jay Cettes announce a Santa for Hire service this year. People wanting to hire Santa Claus for a special party should call 362 R or 525 W for arrangements.
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Santa
Jay-C Ette
Preston Jay-Cettes
Santa Claus Ford
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Pocatello Attorney
Western Motor Sales
the Red
Opera Choice
Conservation Service
Poultrymen
National Forest
J. Reuben
Clark
Sal
Civil Defense
Bear River Quintet
Ian Beckstead
Sorenson
North Cadhe
Bulldogs
Sorensen
Paul Wilkinson
Elmo Keller
DeLyle’ Condie
DeVers
Herzog
Larry” Crawford
and_Sherman
Holden
East’ High
Salt Lake ‘City
Garden Club
March of Dimes Again
Dan Roberts
Drive
Scout Council
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