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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

19

Olympic Games of 1948 opens at the Grand

Eagle Lion Films presents The Olympic Games of 1948 in technicolor at the Grand theatre starting Tuesday. Narrated by Ted Husing and Bill Stern the film follows the Games with the United States amassing many victories including the disputed 400 meter relay title and other moments from 41 American triumphs captured by 18 cameras.

Eagle Lion Films Grand Theatre Ted Husing Bill Stern United States America

Mexican Hayride at Grand Theatre Opens Holiday Season

Abbott and Costello star in Mexican Hayride at the Grand theatre with Virginia Grey and Pedro De Cordoba in a musical comedy set in Mexico City. The film features the duo's fast talking humor and a bull fight sequence amid a farce about a mistaken American king title.

Abbott and Costello Grand Theatre Virginia Grey Luca Malina John Hubbard Frank Fenton Pat Costello Pedro de Cordoba Bud Abbott Mexico City Costello Refund Hostixen Iowa Lou Mexico Abbott Amigo Americano Virginia Gray Reader Montana

Butte County Idaho a Tale of Towns and Rivers

The narrative covers the 19th and early 20th centuries in Butte County Idaho with origins of Godin river later Lost River, the Arco settlement moves, railroad impacts, and a land boom. It notes mining copper near Mackay, ghost towns, the 1917 creation of the county with Arco as seat, and geographic and agricultural details including Craters of the Moon and Lost River valley antelope hunting.

Butte Godin River Antoine Godin Jack Hood Lost River Arco U. P Blackfoot Mackay Custer County Butte County Blaine Jefferson Bingham Big Butte Idaho Lost River Valley

Christmas Bridge Party At Elks Lodge

Friday evening the ladies bridge club held its annual Christmas party in the Elks lodge lounge. A 1:30 luncheon served to 17 guests at a long table with seasonal decor and corsages for all. Lorna Dunn and Connie Gibbons won high and second high scores while gifts were exchanged.

Elks Lodge Three Bridge Club Lorna Dunn Connie Gibbons

Abbot and Costello Heard But Not Seen In Mickey Film

The comedy duo Abbot and Costello are heard but not seen in a scene for Eagle Lion's Mickey at the Grand Theatre. While filming a street shot introducing teen singing star Lois Butler ad lib lines were captured on the soundtrack, revealing their voices to the audience.

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