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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1957

Page

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Five New Board Members Elected To Preston Chamber of Commerce

The Preston Chamber of Commerce elected five new directors for two year terms at its regular meeting led by secretary-manager Rulon Dunn. New directors are Robert N Acock Richard Hendricks Ellis Johnson Ralph Millar and Sturton Smedley. Holdover directors and ex officio members will continue for one year.

Preston Chamber of Commerce Rulon Dunn Richard Hendricks Robert N . Acock Ellis Johnson Ralph Millar Sturton Smedley William L. Weber Albert E. Moser Don E. Smith Gaylord Larson Joseph McKnight Nders Reid Bosworth DeMar Merrill Royce Fuhriman Russell G. Cranney Weldon Nash Dunn C of C C of C Officars Chamber of Commerce and Preston Acock Hendricks - Chevron Marine Corps Lions Rotary Millar Hatchery O P Skaggs U & I Furniture Co T C. Merrill & Sons Jewelry Hansen Glass & Paint Co R. G. Cranney Cranney Chevrolet Co Bosworth Merril

Jacob A Paton Dies Here Friday

Jacob A Paton dies Friday from a heart ailment born May 5 1884 in Utah. He married Estella Geddes in 1908 and served as LDS missionary in southern states. A civic leader and 18 year county deputy sheriff, he leaves wife two sons and several daughters with many grandchildren. Funeral at Franklin stakehouse burial in Preston cemetery.

Pital Mr. Paton James Behe Hall Paton Estella Geddes Logan LDS Church Preston Second Ward James L Los Angeles Stewart Burbank Calif Marcella Wilson Tooele Blanche Omdahl de Tean Lawson Elva Dursteler Panorama City Irma Phennay la Canada

Preston Chamber elects two-year board of directors

Preston Chamber of Commerce directors were elected for the coming two years led by Robert N Acock Richard Hendricks Elis Johnson Ralph Millar and Sturton Smedley Secretary manager Rulon Dunn praised the slate and looked forward to continued group work amid familiar colleagues and new as they discuss local projects and civic notes from the teletype at Preston Lumber Co.

Preston Chamber of Commerce C of C Robert N Acock Richard Hendricks Elis Johnson Ralph Millar Sturton Smedley Rulon Dunn Chamber Red Skelton Royce Fuhriman Myself Weldon Nash Russ Cranney Bill Weber Reid Bosworth DeMar Merrill Ie Tio Vear Giasso Joe Wheaton Amother Gaylord Larson Rulon Chamber of Commerce Floyd Diderickson Preston Lumber Co Floyd Buster Raleigh Wsimplestye Dovelys Ae Bernadine Dgn

Babson Forecast For 1958 Published By The Citizen

The Citizen will publish Roger W Babson 1958 business and financial forecast. Despite reader worry, Babson remains confident about the year ahead. The forecast, checked for 1957 accuracy at 88 percent, will appear in the Christmas week issue dated December 26.

Roger W Babson Valle Babson

Indians Lose, Then Win One In First Tilts

Preston High opened the basketball season with a 51 48 loss to Logan Grizzlies on Friday, then defeated West Side Pirates 42 34 Saturday. Emery Beckstead led Preston with 11 points in the opener, while Leon Almond scored 18 for Preston in the second game as the team benefited from a trampoline presentation by Preston High students.

Preston Indians Logan Grizzlies Grizzlies West Side Pirates Indians Logan David Keller Preston Lipdquist Olson Emery Beckstead Pirates Leon Almond Fackrell Preston High School Geraldine Johnson Kathy Kidd Ivanue Owens Darlene Crawford Terry Jones John Olson

Preston High Indians Fall to Pocatello 40 37 in Close Game

The Preston High Indians lost a tight contest to the Pocatello tribe 40 37 on Wednesday night. Beckstead led Preston with 16 points while Huth and Gertsch paced Pocatello with 13 and 11. A late technical foul on Pu catella sparked confusion as a new rule bans deliberate stalling. The Indians travel to Provo Friday to face BY High with a home game set for December 24 against Jerome.

Preston High Indians Pocatello Tribe Beckstead Preston Huth Gertsch Pocatello Rawlings Griffeth Bob Almond Jensen Leon Almond Keller Mockli Catella Provo BY High Tribe Jerome

Girl Escapes Death In Refrigerator

A three year old girl Janet Wise narrowly escaped death in Ogden when her family’s refrigerator was emptied of its trays by the father while cleaning the kitchen. The incident occurred at 4160 Madison Ave as Grant and Charlyne Smith Wise watched the child nearby. The story continues on page 7.

Ogden Janet Wise Grant Charlyne Smith Wise Madison Avs

Golden wedding honors for Mr and Mrs Williams in Preston

The Rolland Williams family will honor the couple at an open house on Saturday December 21 from 3 to 7 pm at 238 West Oneida Preston in observance of their 50th anniversary. They were married December 18 1907 in the Logan LDS temple and have six children twenty five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Rolland Williams West Oneida Preston Rolland Sarah B. Williams Preston Third Ward Weston Creek Irrigation Co Williams Relief Society Arbon Carl James Nelson Bari Gladya Buttars LaVon R Herbert N Weston Parley Ruby) Dunkley Franklin Keith Hen) Taylor Whitehall Mont Wayne Vera Bowden Idaho Falls

Annual Christmas cantata set for December 18

The Preston Rotary Club sponsors the 24th annual Christmas cantata in Franklin stakehouse at 8 p m. Elda Carlson directs a 55‑voice choir with orchestra. Soloists include Coy Manning Maxine Hymas and Don Torbensen with other performers and readings by Chet Harris and Dr Grant Reese.

Franklin Stakehouse Preston Rotary Club Elda Carlson William A. Davis Whitney Glen Oliverson Chet Harris Coy C Manning Grant Reese Bethlehem Maxine Hymas the Lord Eldon Torbensen William P Shumway David E. Davis Ralph Millar Reid Bosworth Royce Fuhriman Roberts Ellis Johnson

Rocky Mountain Dairy Pays 1954 Dividend to Franklin County Farmers

Franklin county dairy farmers, members of the Rocky Mountain Dairy Association, receive a large $350 000 dividend for 1954. Laver Doney, vice president, says the payment marks the dairy’s largest ever, with Franklin County supplying about a third of milk to the cheese factory and Rocky Mountain Grade A milk plant. The association, formed from a merger with Cache Valley Dairy, has paid over one and a half million dollars in dividends since 1942, and plans credit to loyal members and local purchasers who support regional dairy products.

Franklin County Rocky Mountain Dairy Association Laver % Doney Co-Op Pranklin County Rocky Mountain Gradie Mr. Deney Idaho Pocgtello Idaho Falls Rocky Mountain Intermountain West Mouch Wargernand Sapich

Tax Guide For Farmers Now Available

The 1957 edition of the Farmers Tax Guide is available. Sem Henry Dworshak said officials described plain language explanations of income tax rules for farmers with examples and sample forms. Copies may be obtained from local IRS offices, county agents, or by writing to Senator Dworshak in Washington.

Sem Henry Dworshak Internal Revenue Russell C.harrington Idaho Sélon Internal Revenue Office Senator Dworshak Senate Offee Washington

Area Free Show For Youngsters Saturday Morning

The Preston Elks Lodge sponsors a free arrival show for youngsters starting at 10 o clock Saturday morning. Children are invited to attend and admission is one can of vegetables or fruit. Canned goods will feed Elks Christmas charity baskets distributed Christmas Eve to needy families in the area.

Preston Elks Lodge Orié Can Elks

Preston High FHA Girls Take Tests For Homemaker Of Tomorrow

Preston High School senior girls took a nationwide Homemaker of Tomorrow test under home economics teacher Mrs. Sarah Westerberg. The 50 students faced multiple choice and essay items on ten areas including family relations, ethics, child development, and adult roles.

Preston High School FHA Homemaker OF Tomorrow Sarah Westerberg Science Research Associates McHenry Washington, D. C Adamerican

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Biginness Group Jacob A. Paton Preston Cemetery Babson Forecast Roger W. Babson Lavor Doney Cache Valie Derry Ann Ray Ransbotten Ransbottom CVDA Preston High Tribe Ciany Ogden MR. and Mrs. Rolland Williams Mrs. Williams Rotary Club Gene Jacobsen Utah State University Training School Lewiston Utah Courthouse Recreation Hall Jacobsen Utah State Gent Eine Ae Ie Tom Taylor Lions Mezs
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