Preston Telephones Grow 96 Per Cent Since 1940
R S Fulton Mountain States Telephone company manager notes Preston now has 1614 telephones in service up 96.4 percent from 822 in 1940. More families gained service due to time, finances, and wartime demand while investment must be carefully judged to sustain growth and meet future needs.
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Preston
Times
R. S. Fulton
Mountain States Telephone Company
Mr. Fulton
Fulton
Telephone Company
Rasmussen dies at 76 after pneumonia illness in Preston
James P. Rasmussen 76 of 254 West First North died Saturday morning in a Preston hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. Born February 4 1875 in Mantua Utah he was active in Cedarville politics and Mormon church leadership. He is survived by numerous children and 19 grandchildren with funeral held in Preston LDS ward chapel. Burial followed in Weston cemetery.
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James P. Rasmussen
West First North
Preston
Mantua
Jens and
Ingred Jensen Rasmussen
Sarah Jensen
Logan
Elien Eliza ‘Thomas
Logan Temple
Cedarville
J. Floyd Rasmussen
Harvey HH. Rasmussen
Dewey
R. Rasmussen
Weston
Evelyn Albrecht
Inez Palmer
Pocatello
Werdell Williams
Amy I. Pringle
Salt Lake City
Karma
Bersee
Waterville
Glen
Gene Larson among six initiated into national drama fraternity
Gene Larson of Preston joins six pledges in the Alpha Psi Omega national dramatic honor fraternity at Idaho State College. The initiation elevates Larson and peers in a campus arts distinction.
Traffic Deaths Decline in Idaho Bar One County Rise
Idaho records show 197 traffic deaths from January through October, down from 212 last year. Franklin County alone rises by one. October remains the deadliest month with 31 fatalities, as rural deaths total 172 and urban 25 amid higher-speed and inattention violations.
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Idaho
Franklin County
Idaho State Police Department
Singer Machine Co. Opens Preston Representative
The Singer Sewing Machine Co. has a resident representative in Preston, William Hanna Jr. He is a navy veteran with west coast service and a year and a half in Logan. He will run an office in Hanna's Sweet Shop, north front, formerly Barlow Jewelry, and cover the northern valley from Logan to Downey. His wife Edris Whittle and four children will move to Preston soon.
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Singer’ Sewing Machine Co
Preston
William Hanna
Hanna
Navy
Logan
Singer Sewing Machine Products
Hanna's Sweet Shop
Barlow Jewelry Store
Singer
Downey
Edris Whittle
Fairview
Prestong
4-H Christmas Party Draws Large County Attendance
About 300 4-H members leaders parents and others attended a county Christmas party at the Franklin courthouse Monday. Diana Hampton reported her trip to the National Wool Growers convention where she won a national award and a $300 scholarship. Santa distributed treats to all. Organizers included Dan Roberts and Mrs Sylvia Hunt along with several others.
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Franklin Counry
Diana
Hampton
National Wool Growers
Santa
Dan Roberts
Ylvian Hunt
Lucretian
Maughan
Thelman Griffeth
Christmas Greetings From Preston Citizens
The Preston Citizen issues warm Christmas wishes from management and employees to readers and local businesses. Gratitude is expressed for the county region’s patronage, with hopes for a blessed 1952 and thanks for freedoms in worship speech press ballot school and enterprise. Messages emphasize Christian faith and aid to the less fortunate as America is called to stand strong.
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Preston
America
Christ
Santa Claus
North Cache Hands Stun Indians In Tight 31 29 Upset
The Preston Indians suffered a first loss after four straight wins as North Cache upset them 31 to 29 on Friday. North Cache used tight defense bottling up the Indians who shot poorly in the first half and hit only one field goal before halftime. Ivan Davis and Elito Keller led the Indians with eight points each amid a rough game, while Gabe Yeading scored about ten for North Cache as the Bulldogs rallied late before the final buzzer.
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Preston Indians
North Cache
Bulldogs
Indians
Jemith’ North
Gabe Yeading
Ivan” "Davis
Elitio
Keller
FHA Chapter Dance Set for Tomorrow
Preston High School Future Homemakers of America hosts a Christmas dance at Nielsen gym at 8 30 p m with Silver Bells as the theme. A floor show and belle and beau crownings by Dexter Davis highlight the evening with Laurel Beckstead Ann Lewis Thedora Ames Karen Greaves Lynn Bodily Karen Sorenson Nedra Reeder Range Buxton Marie Shields and Mrs Helen Condie listed as sponsors and chairs. All high school students and alumni are invited.
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Homemakers of America
Preston High ‘School
Nielson
Belle and Beau
Dexter
Davis
Garland
Laurel Beckstead
Ann - Lewis
Thedora Ames
Karren Greaves
Lynn Bodily
Karen Sorenson
Nedra Reeder
Range ‘Buxton
Marie Shields
Helen ‘Condie
Preston
FHA
Students Initiated Into Sigma Tau at University Chapter
Nineteen Idaho State University engineers were initiated into the Sigma Tau honorary chapter this week. Among the honorees are two Preston men, Larry Rand and Thomas Kerr, noted in university reports.
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Idaho
Sigma Tau
National Engineering
Preston
Larry.rand- Thomas-Kerr
Christmas Dance at Mink Creek Sward
An orchestra will provide music for a Christmas dance at Mink Creek area. The public is invited to attend the event on Christmas night.
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Dantee
Two Students Tie for First In Poster Event
Preston Jaycees awarded prizes for the annual poster contest with a tie for first between Jay Nielson and Evelyn Knapp. About 100 entries from East and West Side High schools were judged by four local judges on a point basis. winning posters will be displayed in the J C Penney store window.
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Jay Nielson
Karl P. Nielson
Evelyn Knapp
Harry ~Knapp
Brent Wilson
Sarah Ann Daney
Diane Hampton
Anna ~.LeFevre
Patricia ‘Rindlisbaker
Sandra
Davis
Virpinides
Sarah
Ann Déeney
East
West Side
Penney
Jaycees
Bestaart
First Word Cantata to Be Given Sunday
Preston will present a Christmas cantata Music for Christmas under the direction of Mrs. Elda Carlson Sunday night at 7 30 in Franklin stakehouse Marion Ballif will be the reader Beth Olsen Barbara Olsen and other college students will sing with a 0 voice choir Accompanists are Mrs Constance Davis and Joan Johnson The public is invited to attend.
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Preston First
Elda Carlson
Franklin Stakehouse
Marion’ Ballif
Beth and
Barbara Olsen
Constance Davis
Joan Johnson
Vehicle Registrations Expire First of Year
Marlowe Funk county assessor notes many people miss that vehicle licenses expire January first. He cites public confusion and a slow business period as signs drivers are unaware of upcoming expiration and need renewal. Weekend visitors to Mrs Frank Merrill’s home included Mr and Mrs Jay Kerwin and daughter of Provo, and Mr and Mrs Hugh McCarrell of St Anthony.
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Marlowe Funk
Cafe Dhead
Frank
Jay ‘Kerwin
Provo A
Bank executive shifts in Rexburg and surrounding branches
Lloyd J. Hogge is named to succeed Owen Benzley as manager of the First Security bank in Rexburg, with Benzley moving to Rexburg from Preston. Ralph J. Comstock announces the changes affecting Rexburg St. Anthony and Preston banks.
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Owen _Benzley
Preston
First Security Corporation
Rexburg
Beazley
Lloyd J. Hogge
Ralph J. Comstock
Pocatello
St. Anthony
Benzley
THE
Citizen Today
T. R
Dick” Bowden
Idaho Falls
Comstock
Idaho
Blackfoot
Blackfoot High School
Benziey
Tafety
Pocatello Army Air Base
Pocatello Naval Ordinance Plant
East Center Street
Lloyd. J
Merrill Elmer S life long Preston resident dies
Samuel Elmer S Merrill 73 of 487 South First East Preston Utah died Thursday after a six month illness. Born March 12 1878 in Smithfield Utah to Orrin J and Elizabeth White Merrill he married Annie K Naef December 2 1896 in the Logan LDS temple. A longtime Preston resident he served as ward leader old folks committee high priest and active in politics as Franklin County Democratic chairman. Survivors include wife and children E Ray Merrill Veda Hobbs Clarence Merrill Myrtle Jorgenson Thelma Nye 10 grandchildren six great grandchildren and siblings Jessie Whitehead Margaret Smith Marison W Merrill. Funeral Monday 2 pm Preston First Ward chapel. Burial Preston City Cemetery.
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sBbner
Samuel
Merrill
South First East
Marth
Smithfield
Orrin, J
Elizabeth
White Merrill
Annie K
Naef
Logan
LDS Temple
Mapleton
Preston
LDS
Old Folks
Frank‘Onstake
Franklin County ‘Democratic Committee
Myrtle Jorgenson
Salt Lake ‘City
Ernest _Eberhard, Jr
Preston’city
Richards
Races Planned by North Cache Riding Club at Lewiston
Weather permitting the North Cache Riding Club will sponsor races in Lewiston on Saturday starting at 1 p.m. About 14 entries expected if the weather clears and conditions are suitable for racing.
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Lewiston
Cache
Clu
Utter
Ewiston
Satur- Aversatcord
Res
Tance
Franklin stake Will hold its gold and green ball
Franklin stake announces its gold and green ball to be held Saturday December 29 at Oneida stake house with attendance to include members and guests.
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Franklin
Oneida
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Gene Larson
Singer Machine Co
Preston Citizen
DeVerl Herzog
Engineering Group
Preston Jaycees
Robert Ly. Stevens
Tigard
Ore
Stevens
Bert W. Winward
Franklin County - District Organization and Extension Committee
Boy Scouts and Explorer
Keith Nielsen
Ted Larsen
Weldon- Martin
Orion Jensen
Wayne R. Brown
Kay V. Fellows
Maurice P. Marchant
Farrell Tibbetts
Archie Wright
George Nelson
Fifth Ward
Elmo G. Beckstead
Stanley E. Evans
Paul C. Woodward
Ward
Thomas Farnsworth
Franklin Ward
Woodrow
Winward
Whitney Ward
Robert M. Hull
Whitney
Gilbertey
Reeds
Leraly
Clair‘ Olsen
Ftroop
Donald H Bradford
Dayton
Vaughan
P. Griffeth
Clifton
Ariel Griffeth
William L.sparks
Banida
Ray ‘Taylor
Cloyd D. ‘Wildé
Mink Creek
Harold
G. Baird
Mink Creek Sward
Bryce Egley
Glencoe
Riverdale
Leness L. Smith
Toms WU
Sethi Lege Iene
Owen Benzley
Hogge
Elmer Ss
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