Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Preston Citizen in Preston, Idaho

Page 1

We have 2,178,999 pages in Idaho

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1958

Page

1

Directors elected to two year terms at chamber of commerce

Antony Dunn secretary announces 1959 chamber of commerce directors. New directors from 14 named are Dr G E Blaser Edwards Ted Larsen Swenson chosen by nominating committee. Ralph Millar named president and Bert N Acock vice president. Outgoing president Demar Merrill serves ex officio. annual meeting Jan 19 with Dr Carl McIntosh Idaho State College speaking.

Ourewn Preston Chamber of Commierce Antony ‘Dunn L. New Dunn Carl McIntosh Idaho State College

West Side High Five Defeats North in Friday Night Game

West Side High School defeated North in a Richmond gym Friday night with a final score of 20 13. Brimhall scored two and Peter added three while Norths Gaiche and Cronquist contributed two each. Hendricks led West Side with four points and Rigby Wood and Dahle Hansen Gylenskog added one point apiece.

Cache Richmond Devise Perter West Brimhall Peter Foulien McLea North Gaiche Hendricks Dahle Hansen Gylenskog ” S Cronquist Rigby Wood Préston Phil Johnson Gary Lloya Grace Preston Henry Rawlings Jeff Hyde Wallace Bennett Homie Bulldogs Tal Indians

Snow and road use policy changes noted in department report

An unclear fragment indicates proposed changes to maintenance practices and equipment use. The department mentions shifting away from prior methods and modifying snow and road upkeep to ease highway user access.

Cate ‘Tenance

Preston Rotary Christmas Program Featuring Eldon Tor Benson

The Preston Rotary Club presents a Christmas musical with vocal soloist Eldon Tor Benson of Logan and reader Prof. Twain Tippetts of Utah State University Logan. The event, directed by Mrs. Elda Carlson, features a 60 voice chorus and is under W. P. Shumway general chairmanship at Franklin stakehouse on Wednesday December 17 at 8 PM.

Rotary Club of Preston Eldon Torbenson Logan Twain Tippetts Utah State’ University At Franklin Stakehouse Elda Carlson

Franklin County Grain Growers Meet Saturday

The annual stockholders meeting of Franklin County Grain Growers Inc. will convene Saturday at 1 30 p m. in the house to present the annual report and elect officers and directors. Members are urged to attend to hear about winter wheat varieties suitable for the area and to discuss vital interests for local farmers.

Franklin County Grain Showers, ’ ‘Inc Dtvis

Franklin County Republicans praise recount and honesty of voters

The Franklin County Republican central committee issued a statement thanking participants in a recent recount called by Senator Thomas Heath. They defend the vote counting process, applaud Heath for his service, and assert the law's checks prevent mistakes while clearing concerns about public integrity. Continued on page 7.

Sideksat Sion Thomas Heath Franklin Central Committee Franklin County Republican ‘Central Committee Sen. Thomas Heath

Elks Charity Show Planned for December Saturday

The Elks announce their annual charity show to be held on Saturday morning December 20. The program will feature a motion picture pro and comedies. Attendees are invited and donations of canned goods will be collected for Christmas baskets.

Preston Grace and North Cache battle through close losses

Grace loses 40-35 to the Red Devils on Friday while North Cache edges Preston 45-40 on Saturday. Preston's Preston and Grace each field strong scorers with Jeff Hyde and Ted Hill leading their junior varsity.

DHE Indians Preston Grace North Cache Ivan Davis Montpélier Bears Réd’ Devils North Montpelier Provo David Keller Beauiful Red Devils

Christmas Advertisements Fill Local News Page

Reader notes and gossip mix with a flood of holiday ads for Christmas shoppers. The column recounts store specials on Norelco shavers and other goods, mentions local hospitality, school staff, and a puppy causing amusement, with letters from London and Edinburgh reflecting wartime kindness and a club for youths.

Rotary Club to Sponsor 1958 Christmas Lighting Contest

The Preston Rotary Club announced a Christmas home lighting contest for 1958. Artistic merit will determine the four top winners, with judges drawn from Rotary’s community service members. Judging occurs Christmas Eve and winners are named in the following week’s Preston Citizen.

Preston Rotary Club Club i Gordon Eec Elialfian Steven Preston Citizen

Oklahoma and Brigadoon cast list for Preston High drama

Preston High announces winter drama tryouts for February 22 with productions from the past two years noted. Directors include Lyle Shipley Dixie Keaton and Lois Sorenson as part of the selection process for the show titled Carousel.

Grillibs Bean Oklahoma Brigadoon of Lyle Shipley Dixie’ Keaton Lois’ Sorenson

Two Preston Students Named Soloists in Messiah at USU

Wright Dunkley and Bonnie Boden of Preston have been selected as two soloists for the Messiah production at Utah State University. The 120-voice university choir and a 60-piece university community symphony will perform December 14 in the Logan Tabernacle, directed by A L Dittmer with Galos leading the orchestra.

Wright Dunkley Bonnie Boden Preston Hande Yisgslah Tah State,University Dee

Central School PTA Hears Logan Speaker

Central School PTA met Monday evening with Dr Paul Stowell as the featured speaker on child behavior for grade school children. The program, directed by Dr G G Blaser and Mrs Blaser as parent and family life chairmen, included Christmas music performed by Laurena Bell, Virginia Cherrington, and Dewey Olson.

Dr-Stowell Steink Laurena ‘Bell Virginia Cherrington Dewey Olson Ty Og G. G. Blaser

Christening of Franklin Terri Lynn Croshaw Relatives Gather

The article describes the christening Sunday for Franklin Terri Lynn Croshaw, with parents, grandparents from Preston Clutton and Lewiston, and other relatives attending a family dinner after the ceremony. Photographs were taken of the group.

Clair Terri Lynn Franklin Arid Paul Lower Preston Ray Clutton Leoni “Patterworth Frankin Calld Leslie Tower of Lewiston Joh Croshaw Logan Wesley Hawkes

Twins to Feature in First Council Members’ Event

A fragment notes Elder Antoine Laat and a pair of twins linked to the First Council of Seventy will be featured in a forthcoming event. Precise details and venue are not provided in the readable text.

Laat Antoine Wall Sponte Wree Berghe

Seance and campaign notes amid 1959 fund drive year

The report outlines fundraising efforts for the National Dimes campaign with 1959 figures and leadership mentions. It highlights appointments and public meetings at Grace Ward and St George Utah venues, naming officials such as Andreasen Gustavel and Basil O’Connor in campaign roles with civic leaders.

Sly Topter Hoek Josh ‘Ands Nateral Stake Andreasen Star Ifoute Stakehousey Grace Rman Maxeh Basil O'Connor National Custard Ena Rae “Ee Pela Gustavel Ee Bibtavey Mmanager- Pats United Jxirunes Aircétor Rotary

Christmas Party for 4-H Yapjetens in Preston

The annual 4 H Christmas party for Preston High School 4 H club youths and families is set for Thursday December 18 at 8 p.m. in the old high school gym. Mrs Mars igaret Woodward chairing with Owen Gibson Ellen Roberts Mary Bergquist and Janelyn Auger on the committee. Sponsored by the 4 H Leaders Council with Kiwanis Club of Preston assistance, the two hour event features games square dancing refreshments and Santa Claus.

Preston ‘High Mars Igaret Woodward Franklin Wood‘ward Owern Gibson

School District Wins Property Title Battle in Franklin Court

In Franklin County, Judge Darwin Brown presided over a district court session. Preston vs Eastside School District ruled non suited. district retains possession and gains clear title to 18 foot wide ground south of the first ward chapel, intended for athletic field and track use.

I District Court Franklin County Wednes J.clear

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ralph Millar Group West Side Alee Tate Weber Edgley North -Cache Ted Hill Leon “Almond Christensen Rodney Larson Veil Christensen Editon Seas Acta Paul Jonson Lyle Dtne Igiven Norelco Johnson Halecon Mendation Bobby Iwiite Cateteria Bart Norda Lee Merrit Lee Charley’ Peterson Sprouse-Beltz’.Co Pete Bev R ‘Co Elizabeth H. Henry Crawford Street London Henry Ras Ae Banate Seatshidhtelow Edinburgh Davy America Amer Ec Alvesey Briicas Winio Theattes Carousel USU Central School PTA Paul Stowell Logani Schoo Tiny Croshaw Ata Rtysak Re E.gustavel Bolsa Sete Ifias Aly Yapjetens Ae Schoool
Search Courier

Search the Preston Citizen Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Preston Citizen?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication