Franklin County Farm Bureau Leaders Discuss Benson Visit
Allan B. Kline president of the American Farm Bureau outlined Ezra Benson’s limited Seattle trip and national agriculture outreach. Mrs. Gilbert recounted Benson’s status and the convention's resolutions committee, whose work will shape Farm Bureau policy and legislative goals.
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Frank
Spert
Franklin
Bur
Federati
Aibert
Hratielia County
Wom
Farm
Allan
B. Kline
Bureau
Associated Women
Gilbert
Kline
Ezra T. Benson
Agriculture
Dwight ‘D. Eisenhower
Benson
Franklin County
Seattle
Farm Bureau Federation
Washington
Gilberts
Farm Bureau
Quarterback Club of Here Organizes Charter Meet
The Quarterback Club of Here formed Friday at a meeting with charter members. Charles W. Peterson of Sprouse Reitz was elected president, Evan Sorenson named first vice president, Aversi Davis second vice president, Bob Wennergren secretary treasurer, and Bill Hanna publicity chairman. A January 8 membership breakfast will enroll five new members each and introduce charter members at Hanna's.
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Tos Oost
Prestonce Rods
Cluo
Charles W. Peterson
Sprouse-Reitz
Evan’ Sorenson
Aversi Davis
Oil, and Gas One
Bob ‘Wennergren
Bill Hanna
Hanna’s
Lt Col Bertram I Nash Advises KMAG in Korea
Lt Col Bertram I Nash and his wife Elizabeth, of Grand Junction Colorado, serve with the Korean Military Advisory Group. He arrived last August and advises at the artillery school as part of the U.S. Army group supervising training and revitalization for the Republic of Korea army. A World War II veteran, Nash graduated from the University of Utah. His mother Mrs I a Nash lives in Preston.
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Bertram_I. Nash
Elizabeth
Hall Ave
Grand. Junction
Colo
Korean Military Advisory Group
KMAG
W. Ss. Army Group
University, of Utah
I, A. "Nash
Preston
Navy Seaman Forsgren Completes Korea Duty On Escort Carrier
Ralph Forsgren of Preston entered the navy on February 22, 1951, trained at San Diego, served aboard the escort carrier Badoeng Strait for a third tour of duty in Korean waters. A welcome home party is planned at Mink Creek Chapel for Elmer Gerie Oliverson, son of Mr and Mrs Euigené Oliver, Friday at 5 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited.
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Badoeng
Strait
Ralph ' K. Forsgren
Mez
Leon Forsgren
Preston
Rey
Saint Jess Forsgren
Athe
Naval Services
Pitealaing
Naval : Training” Center
San Diego
Navy
Forsgren
Preston’ High School
Mink Creek
Elmer
Gerie
Oliverson
Euigené
Indians Beat Bear River Bears In Bear River Tilt
The Indians defeated the Bear River Bears 45 to 30 on the road Monday night. DeLyle Condie led with nine points on three field goals and three free throws, as Davis and Balline added eight each while Ivan Davis fouled out early in the fourth quarter. The halftime score stood 23 to 10 with much of the bench seeing action.
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sPrestéuss Gh
Dias
Sear
Pdlans
Usgan’ Grizzlies
Bear River Bears
DeLyle Condie
Monors
Davis
Balline
Grizz
Ivan Davis
Hansen
Logan
Reid
Chief of Police Warns of Holiday Driving Dangers
Chief Dale Allred warned this week about winter driving risks during the Christmas season. He urged motorists to prepare by checking batteries windshield wipers and defrosters and ensuring brakes are in good condition to avoid delays and accidents on busy holiday roads.
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Turkey
Dale Allred
Alfred
Winterized tires fall short of tire chains on snow and ice
A National Safety Council committee report finds tire chains outperform winterized tires for braking and starting on snow and ice. At 20 mph on hard packed snow, conventional tires stop around 70 feet, winterized tires 60 feet, and chains 40 feet. on ice, conventional tires slide 227 feet, mud snow 190 feet, chains about 80 feet. The report warns that even the best nonchain tires do not match chain performance and are not a full solution for severe conditions.
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Sieck Ceshanti
National Safety Council
Four-H Club Christmas Party Set For Monday
Franklin County 4-H invites members and families to a Christmas party Monday at 8 p.m. in the county courthouse basement. Chairman Owen Gibson announces a snappy program with reports by Bonnie Dee Drury and Diane Hampton on their Chicago trips as state 4-H club winners. Refreshments will be served by the club leaders committee.
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Franklin ‘County
Owen Gibson
Franklin County
4-H
Bonnie ‘ Dee Drury
Diane Hampton
Chicago
Gibson
Hog Pool Results Reported by Swift and Company Ogden
Wednesday pooling sold 240 hogs weighing 56 185 pounds for 8855 33 dollars to Swift and Company at Ogden. Of these 240 hogs 187 weighing 40 420 pounds were listed as choice and sold for 6608 67 dollars. The next hog pool will be held December 24 and listing ends the Saturday before the 24th.
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Swift and Company
Ogden
Christmas Issue To Come Out Tuesday
The Preston Citizen will publish its Christmas edition two days early next week. News and advertisements must be received by Monday for inclusion, with staff working over the weekend to mail the issue on time. The edition will feature Christmas greetings from merchants and a Yuletide column.
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Preston Citizen
Plains
Jin the Mail
Christma
Stormm
Preston Merchants
Yuletide
Three Drury Holsteins Among Idaho All Time Champions
Idaho all time Holstein champions include Henry Drury and Sons of Preston Sleepy Hollow Lady Baron Caprice and Drury Lane entries. Senior and junior groups show multiple thirds with Drury family cows gaining top spots in two-year and four-year categories.
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Idaho
Drury-Lane Vick Fay. Barney
Drury-Lane Fidessa
Bonnie Barney
Le Dennis Egley Returns From Korea Campaign
First Le Dennis Egley recently returned home after a six month leave with his father George. He served as a pilot in the 19th Bomb Group during the Korean campaign earning American Theater Asiatic Pacific Three Stars Philippines Liberation World War II Victory United Nations Korean Campaign Good Conduct and Air Medal decorations. After leave he reports to March Air Force Base California to serve with the 106th Bomb Wing of the Strategic Air Command.
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le Dennis
Egley
George
Egléy
Koréa
Pregton High
USAC
Air Force
Vance
Air
Okla
Philippines
Stores extend evening hours through Christmas Eve
Local stores plan to stay open late for late shoppers from now until Christmas Eve. Regular 4 p.m. closing resumes after the holiday period.
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Preston
Local Doctors Screen Men for Military Fitness
Physicians aged up to 51 undergo physical examinations to determine fitness for service. Local doctors participate in the screening of this age group as the emergency demands and local authorities assess how many men will be called and when.
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Ebel
U.S
Christmas Legends and Seasonal Traditions Explored
A reflective piece traces Christmas beliefs from Balder myth to mistletoe, Frigga, and Odin, recounting how the mistletoe caused Balder’s death and led to a truce under its boughs. It also mentions the Christmas tree origin story linked to St Boniface, carols in medieval England, and early Christmas cards from 1862.
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Balder
Aun
Odin
Brigga
Frigga
Sollovers
Loki
Hader
Bedame
St. “S Boniface Ts
Druids
Germany
Thor
Jesus
Richard
John
Grace Youths Chosen For ROTC Officer Training
Lt. Col. Aaron E. Blewett Idaho’s professor of military science said Grace Youths were chosen for advanced ROTC training. The five year course leads to commissions as second lieutenants in army branches. Selected men will become reserve officers and serve on active duty for two years.
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Aaron
E. Blewett
Idaho
Christmas poster contest showcases Preston students
Sponsoring group this year invites about 80 students from Preston High and West Side High to submit posters. Posters are on display in the main hall as judging occurs this week. Last year’s winners were Jay Nielsen Evelyn Knapp Brent Wilson and Glen Edwards. Winners will be shown during holiday week in the J C Penney Co window.
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Agcees
Laren
Preston
High School
Jay Nielsen
Evelyn Knapp
Brent Wilson
Glen Edwards
Cot
Franklin village greets Idaho’s first dial phone network
The Franklin area started modern dial telephone service on Friday December 12 at 1 30 p m with a 151 subscriber directory. R S Fulton, manager, called the system comparable to any in the state and Mrs Dee Kingsford placed the first call beside Mayor Kingsford and installer Mac Gambles.
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Franklin Village
Idaho
Franklin
R.S. Fulton
Dee Kingsford
Kingsford
Mac” Gambles
Mountain States, Telephone & Telegraph Co
Babson’s 1951 forecasts and lasting influence noted
The article highlights Roger W Babson known for precise forecasts. It cites his December 1 1951 prediction that World War III would not begin in 1952 and that the Taft Hartley act would not be repealed in 1952. It also mentions expected high national income and his role in stimulating investor interest in business problems.
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Roger W.babson
Babson
Pirates Fall Twice to Logan Grizzlies at Cache Court
West Side quintet lost both games to Logan High last week on December 10 at Cache Court. They led the first half but faded late, final 41 to 28. In the Dayton game the Pirates trailed 49 to 24.
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Logan High
The
Pirates
Cache
Logan
Dayton
Dairymen Association Plans Year End Dividend
The dairymen federation reports a sound financial year with profits despite a smaller business volume and announces a six cent per pound patronage dividend for active members in the last six months. The annual meeting is slated for January's latter part to discuss issues and elect three directors to fill expiring terms.
Bodily Tops Utah State Essay Contest With $100 Award
Ned James Bodily, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Bodily of Preston, won first prize of 100 in a national essay contest on the Meaning of Academic Freedom. Burton Harris took second place. Local judging panel included Dean of Women Leah Farr and professors Pearl Budge George Meyer Ray Skidmore Datus Hammond and Ida Marie Logan.
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Utah ‘State Agricultural‘ College
Ned .James Bodily
Joseph A. Bodily
Preston
Burton Harris
Gogan
Utah State
American” Associations of
Sigma Xi
Ttah
Leah Farr
Pearl Budge
George Meyer
Ray
Skidmore
Datus Hammond
Ida Marie Logan
Dividend Declared by Idaho Pioneer National Farm Loan Assoc
The Idaho Pioneer National Farm Loan association directors declare a 7 percent dividend payable to stockholders of record at close of business Nov 28. Checks totaling 13,700 will be mailed after January 1. The Preston office serves Bannock Bear Lake Caribou Franklin Oneida counties and handles Federal Land Bank loans in the Spokane district.
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Idaho
Pioneer National “Farm Loan: Association
Clifford Warr
Idaho Pioneer
National Farm Loan “Association
Avith
Preston
Bannock
Bear Lake
Caribou
Franklin
Oneida
Federal Land Bank of
Montana
Oregon
Washington
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