30 Dec 1954
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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1954
Page
1
A damaged OCR segment mentions Baby Playtex items such as bibs pants and a crib with a mat valued near 50 dollars. It references Neeley’s Furniture Co and Igolinson Drug Store and a promotion at 9082 Avebrome Thigh Hair. The text is garbled but centers on retail listings and infant products.
William E Crane was elected president of the Franklin County Flower and Garden Club at the December meeting. Other officers named include first vice president Rose Olsen, second vice president Elmer Wilson, secretary Ethel Larson, and treasurer Jessie Whitehead.
Franklin county youths headed for induction into the armed forces include Lyle Carter Tony Kinidson Bruce Kac Gidbert Neil Hall Knudson Preston Sherman Perry Holden Morrell Jamison Kendall Corbridge Frankoe Dennis James Jessop and others. The list features several named individuals from the local area and indicates imminent military service.
In Young County, people join USAC fraternity chapters as the organization expands. The initiative highlights college students and community members forming new groups, aiming to grow the fraternity presence locally.
Private Woodward joined the army in July and trained in California and Texas. He served in the 52nd anti aircraft artillery unit and was assigned to a battalion with the 12th battery. The unit prepared to defend New York City area from enemy aircraft during the holidays.
The notice lists ten events for the annual cutter races to be held Saturday. Sponsored by the American Legion, the program includes a flat-race and other competitive events. The schedule depends on adequate snow conditions, with the public invited to attend.
A muddled OCR text shows a swim meet where the school team and Granite tied 33-33. Fragmentary names like Preston and Bek appear, with unclear timing in January.
Bridgermen explorers and leaders met in Logan on December 20 to discuss the annual Bridger hike. Nearly 90 members and guests heard film reels and adventure recaps, elected officers, and debated Wind River mountains or Robert Hull area routes for the trip.
The Preston chapter organized a fund raising campaign to finance its work including a banquet for members and a Christmas cards contest. Mark Rawlings of Rainview sold 32 boxes, aiding the drive while his parents Mr and Mrs Ker Rawlings were noted. The contest was extremely close and continued on Page MD.
Roger Babson delivers his yearly business and financial forecast for 1955 in this issue. The article lauds Babson for an 86 percent accuracy rate on past predictions and notes his influential role as an international business commentator and adviser.
At the annual meeting held here on December 23, 4 the group voted unanimously to establish Brucellosis eradication in the area and to forego the 1955 banquet. Funds would be spent on advertising in the Western Regional Holstein Friesian Digest and breeder magazines.
Incomplete OCR text mentions a wedding and blocks but provides no clear names, places, dates, or actions. The readable fragments do not establish a coherent event or outcome suitable for a fuller summary.
A Franklin County poultry school begins Thursday afternoon January 6 at 2 p.m. and runs for three afternoons January 6 7 and 8. Experts include Prof C F Peterson University of Idaho Robert Black Boise Dr Col Draper Utah State Agricultural College and Ralph Millar local hatcheryman. Topics cover economic factors affecting Idaho poultry industry the 1955 outlook flock culling egg care nutrition brooding pullet development moisture control sanitation and disease control.
Cranney, longtime Chevrolet dealer, will relocate to a newer and larger building at 59 South State. He will keep the existing reconditioning warehouse and move other operations to the new site starting Monday. He has also acquired the Downey territory for Chevrolet and plans to expand the business.
A scrambled report shows Pirates 4314 Covge Ot scored as Pirates led West Side by 13 but Red Devils tied the game, final score unclear. The text references a Grace scene and fighting on the court with race lines and page citation PD.
WisBabson surveys 1955 prospects across industries including construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. He foresees modest growth with inflation risks contained, notes tougher competition, and expects continued wage rises, selective investments, and steady consumer income through mid-1955.
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