New Preston Citizen gains Don Smith as editor in January
The Preston Citizen will be edited by Don Smith after January 1, sharing ownership with his brother Harold Smith. William MacKnight, longtime publisher, buys Jerome paper from Harold and will start Jerome publication January 1. The editor is KU journalism graduate with prior Los Angeles work, later purchasing Julesburg newspaper, and served in Army Air Forces glider training during WWII. He and family will move to Preston after the year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Citizen
Don Smith
Grit Advocate
Julesburg
Colorado
Citizen
Harold Smith
North Side News
Jerome
Idaho
William ‘MacKnight
Kansas
The
University of Kansas School of Journalism
Los Angeles
Air Force
Army Air Forces
Army
Air Transport Command
Smith
Gold Coast
Sudan
Nigeria
Don
Harold
Jerome Post
American Legion
Jerome Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kent
Preston
Caché Valley
Laron
Through The Night Thespians Select January 17 Play
Prescott high school Thespian troupe 39 presents the mystery Through The Night by Florence Ryerson and Colin Clem ents on January 17. Cast includes Bill Spillman Roberts Dallas Cole Gregory Stanton Jocelyn Ecksteade Kay Stanton Kathleen Simmons Sayre Holbrook Ruth Ann Mitton KK Dunkley Bruce Lowe Dwight Holbrook Van Wess Hansen Calvin Drescell Grant Radford Smith Richard Merrill Bart Jessop Bonnie Fellows directs with Mrs Stellla Boother guiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston High School
Florence Ryerson
Colin Clements
Bill Spillman
Roberts
Dallas Cole
Gregory Stanton
Jocelyn Ecksteade
Kay Stanton
Kathleen Simmons
Sayre Holbrook
Ruth Ann Mitton
Alicia Keine
Dunkley
Bunny
Bruce Lowe
Dwight Holbrook
van Wess Hansen
Calvin Drescell
Grant Radford
Smith
Richard Merrill
Bart Jessop
Bonnie Fellows
Stellla Boother
Sanborn Visits Erosion Project in Preston Idaho
Congressman John Sanborn visited Preston to meet with officers and directors of local canal companies and the Southeastern Idaho Reclamation Association. He toured the erosion control project on the valley west side and was impressed by the underground erosion. He noted the serious impact from land loss and silt buildup affecting the Bear River pumping plant for the West Cache canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sanborn
Preston
Southeastern Idaho “Reclamation Association
Sanborn
Bear River
West
Cache Canal
State Revaluation Emphasizes Equalization Across Counties
The Idaho State Commission reports property equalization as the key and hardest tax issue. Sample farm land appraisals show wide disparities in assessed value to true value between counties and even within cities. The commission cites varied property types and limited funds as barriers to scientific appraisals, with continued coverage on page 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commission of
Idaho
Thomas J. Kurdy
Tax Commission
Thought Of Safety At Christmas Letter From Jaycees
The Junior chamber of commerce urges safety with Christmas trees as many local merchants sell trees this year. The Jaycees attach a greeting to each tree noting accidents from careless flames. They remind readers the tree symbolizes Christ’s birth and warn against fire hazards. Fireside for the Third ward will be at the Burgi home December 15 after a sacrament service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Christ
George E. Burgi
Poultrymen Annual Meet Set Next Week
The Franklin County Poultry association plans its annual meeting on Saturday December 1 in the courthouse basement at 8 p m. Ralph Millar executive secretary notes a program of entertainment and education with refreshments. An election will fill two director seats held by Harry Knapp and James Tasso for three years. Members will receive annual warehouse fee checks. A women's auxiliary is being organized with Mrs Charles Ransom and Mrs Lloyd Beckstead assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin, ‘County
Poultry” Association
Ralph Millar
Court House
Harry Knapp
James Tasso
Charles Ransom
Lloyd Beckstead
Glencoe Plans Reunion and Servicemen Dance
Glencoe ward schedules a full day of events on December 27 including a reunion for members in the afternoon, a dinner and program, and a dancing party in the evening to honor servicemen. Bishop Wyrum Jepsen invites surrounding wards to join. Entertainment features Mrs. Elda Carlson and her Charmaids chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glencoe
Wyrum Jepsen
Bishop Jepsen
Elda Carlson
Charmaids
Robes fund drive for Acapella Choir at North Cade High
PTA and school music club back a fundraiser to outfit the Acapella Choir with new robes. Students host the first carnival dance Friday night after the basketball game at North Cade High, with other fundraisers to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metat Fo
Mesapes of Es
PTA
North’ Cade High School
Lyle Shipley
Urge-Payment of Taxes Now by Dec 21
Mae Geddes deputy county treasurer urges all taxpayers to pay property taxes by Saturday Dec 21. Unpaid taxes become delinquent after the fourth Monday of December with penalties. Also Fred Hawkes assessor supports earlier payment to wind up county duties and settle personal property taxes in full by December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Geddes
Fred Hawkes
Christmas Seal Drive Boosts County TB Efforts
Christmas Seal sales in Franklin county exceed last year’s quota, now set at 600. Sixty percent of proceeds go to the state association, with the rest funding county dramatization work and patient aid. Dr. Kenneth A. Tyler arrives as new medical superintendent in Gooding to lead chest and x ray services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooding
Yule Contest Prizes Listed for Jaycees Events
The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a holiday contest with poetry, essay, poster, home decorating and lighting, plus store window displays. First prize 10 dollars, second 5, third 2, plus forty dollars for poems and posters divided among entrants. Essay and poster entries due December 20 at Preston High School with subjects Christmas Recreational Need Of Youth In The Community or Better Schools In Idaho. Awards set for December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Don ‘Elwell
Jaycees
Franklin County
Carl P. Nielson
Preston High School
Idaho
Nielson
P . Bellebua
Préston
Herman‘ ‘Richards
The
Don's
Legion Hoopsters Forecast Strong Season At Local Gym
Preston American Legion Post 34 basketball squad shows promise with three decisive wins in practice. They beat Franklin M Men 40 32 in Franklin and topped Utah rivals 44 12 in Lewiston, with Whitney M Men also defeated. District tournaments loom with Boise finals planned in February. roster includes John Martin DeVar Farnes Bill Palmer Richard Hendricks and others.
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Preston American Legion
Americans Legion Post
Franklin
Franklin M
Legion~naires
Lewiston
Utah
Whitney M
Legion
Idaho
Boise
John Martin
DeVar 'Farnes
Bill
Palmer
Richard ‘Hendricks
Keith Bergquist
Tom Albaugh
Burt Martin
LeGrande
Chatterton
Dean ‘Bambrough
Clarence Mer
Hugh “Harper
Scott
Professor Jacobson Explains Peabody Survey Findings
A large citizen group gathered in the School auditorium Monday night in Logan Utah to hear Prof Jacobsen of USAC discuss the Peabody report. He explained features and local applications of many recommendations, with Supt Harland Simmons presiding and a subsequent open forum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody Report
Jacobsen
USAC
Logan
Utah
Harland Simmons
Community receives new resuscitator for safety
Preston and Franklin counties received an undisclosed citizen donated resuscitator to replace an old pullmotor. The $500 device powers three functions as respirator inhalator and aspirator, adapts to any lung size, and requires no external power. Scott Dunlop explains its operation. the Utah Power and Red Cross safety director notes oxygen tanks keep filled. Fire Department receives the unit for hospital and emergency use with trained personnel Earl Nelson Frank Foss Ivan Goff Virg Knudson Ernie Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston City
New Department
Department
City
Earl Nelson
Frank Foss
Ivan Goff
Virgil Knudson
Ernie Moore
Scott Dunlop
Utah Powers Company
Red Cross
Fire Department
Freston City
Logan
Frank” Foss
Virg Knudson
Commissioners Meet Over Bannock Franklin County Annexation
Bannock and Franklin county boards met in Pocatello to discuss annexing a strip of Bannock into Franklin county. Franklin county commissioners attended with their counterparts to plan the detailed process and will reconvene next Tuesday in Pocatello. The meeting also touched on the 1947 Southeastern Idaho State Fair planning with Blackfoot and other southeastern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin“ County Board of Commissioners
M. Evans
Ariel, Nash
Wallace Olsen
Cleo Swehson
Board of Commissioners -of- Ae ‘Nock County
Pocatello
Bannock
Franklin
Idaho
Christmas Cantata by Ward Choir Offers Special Selections
The Christmas Cantata The Light of Bethlehem will be presented by the Ward Choir on Sunday December 22 at 2 p.m. in the regular sacrament meeting. Special vocal selections including solos duets and trios will be featured with Phenor Edgley of the Oneida stake presidency as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Phenor Edgley
Oneida Stake Preslidency
Postoffice Extends Hours for Christmas Mailing Season
Postoffice officials announce the office will stay open until 6 p m for the next two Saturdays December 14 and December 21 to serve residents during the Christmas mailing period. On Saturday December 28 the office will return to its previous closing time of 1 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Rotary Vesper Service Set For Christmas Program
Plans finalize for the annual Rotary club Christmas vesper service to be held Monday December 23 at the First Evangelical Tabernacle under Mrs Elda Carlson. The 50 voice choir rehearsals progress as eighteen numbers on the program feature religious hymns and Christmas themes. The Yuile program began in 1932 under C H Carlson with T R Bowden as first program chairman and Mrs James Bullock directing. Harold Swift led the program until health forced retirement this year. other leaders include Elaine Handley Josephine Spillsbury Mrs O S Davies Isadore Shoore and Eugene Worley. The public is invited to attend as Preston holiday activities unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Tabernacle
Elda Carlson
C.H. Carlson
T.R. Bowden
James Bullock
Bullock
Colorado
Harold Swift
Elaine Handley
Josephine Spillsbury
O. S. ‘Davies
Isadore Shoore
Eugene Worley
Preston
West Side Siders Win All Hoop Games In Week
West Side high school basketball beat Malad Dragons 27 to 33 in a key game with Clifton’s Fisher scoring 13 and Anderson of Malad leading with 19. Clifton also won the second game 25 to 22 in overtime after a 20 point tie. Next action is Friday at home against Downey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thinnett Bath
Lyle “Porter
Dragons
Fisher
West Side
Clifton School
Anderson
Malad
Clifton
McCammon
McCammon Cagers
Downey High School
Preston High hoops season opens with Rigby and North Cade
Preston high’s defending state champion hoops team hosts Rigby Thursday and North Cade Friday in season openers. The sophomores split with South Cache, while the varsity seeks two wins this week on their home floor before traveling north. Next week they face Logan on December 18 in a return matchup. Box scores for the season to date follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston ‘High
Christ
South
Preston
South Cadhe
South Cache
Preston Sophs
Logan
Preston ‘Bunch
Logan Sophs
Elks Charity Ball Set for December 18
The Elks announce the Charity Ball for December 18 at the Elks quarters in the First Security Bank building with Dansante orchestra from Logan. Proceeds go to Boise Elks Children's Hospital construction with target completion by April 1 and Idaho lodges joining the effort led by Howard Rosenlund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Dansante Orchestra
Logan
First ‘Security Bank
Elks Childrens’ Hospital
Boise
Jodges
Idaho
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Thespian Drama Choice
New Citizen Editor
Poultrymen
Acapella Choir
Yule
Prof. Jacobson
Peabody Survey
Beret
Bannock County Board
Ward Choir
Rotary
Rigby
North Cade
Preston G’t
Neeley
Bowcutt
Geddes
Olsen
Beckstead
Condie Wore
Merrill
Cronmnedan
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Leishman
Jensen Mrenees
Haslam
Liljenquest Abrams
Lindley
Olson
Sasace
Murray Saneae
Baldwin See
Thorpe
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