Beet Sugar Acreage Boost Seen Vital to Nation
Thomas Heath of the Franklin County Sugar Co. notes the U S Department of Agriculture’s 1960 sugar beet acreage boost to 985 000 acres, 60 000 more than 1959, forecasting a larger sugar supply to meet American demand and offset offshore shortages. He cites 1959 beet yields and explains the industry’s broader role beyond housewives, including major food producers. Idaho gains 93 966 acres. Franklin Bannock Caribou and Cache counties will add about 385 acres. acreage set aside for new growers.
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Thomas, Heath
Franklin County
Sugar. Co
U. S. Department,of Agriculture
Heath
United States Beet Sugar Assn
Ini
Pu Rico
Awali
Vir Islands
America
Idaho
Franklin ‘County
Preston Indians Defeat Burley 59 to 50 in Gritty Home Win
Preston hosts Burley and shakes off a late surge to win 59-50. Lorenzo Griffeth led with 12 points, Steven Porter 13, and Malin Davis 10 as Preston never trailed after the opening minutes. Logan defeated Preston 51-46 next, Parish of Logan scoring 21 with 25 rebounds.
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Preston Indians
Burley
LOGAN
Preston
Indians
Lorenzo
Griffeth
Anes
Steven ‘Porter
Lorenzo Griffeth
Malin Davis
Pat Hoggan
David Hart
Jeff Hyde
Rod Larsen
Trent
Packer
Wallace Bennett
Robert Bresant
Preston High School Indians
Pocatello High School
Pocatello
BU High School
Byu
PHS
Robert Hawkes
Ivan Davis
Edward Burrup
Dean
Checketts
Trent Packer
Steven Porter
Rodney Larson
Dee Ward
Verl Christensen
Reid Carlyn
Cutter Races Slated Near Preston On Saturday
The Preston Boots and Saddle Club advertises cutter or chariot races for Saturday afternoon starting at 1 30. Nine teams or 18 horses are entered for the event three miles south of Preston with prizes for the winners.
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Preston” Boots, and Saddle Club
Preston
Two Cars Collide In Turn Near Native Lumber Co
An accident Tuesday December 22 at 2 20 p m on highway 86 near Native Lumber Co in Preston involved Grace Smith of Wellsville driving a 1950 model car coming from the west and struck by a car from the east turning into Native Lumber Co Lon Cahoon of Dayton drove the westbound 1947 sedan The crash was investigated by Don Bergquist police chief with no citations issued Three other passengers were noted in the report Continued on page 5.
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Native Lumber, Co
Preston
Grace Smith
Wellsville
Lumtber Co
Lon Cahoon
Dayton
Don Bergquist
Preston teen named junior miss in state finals
Anna Lee Fisher 17, daughter of Allen and Mrs Fisher of Preston, was chosen by the Preston Junior Chamber to represent the town as junior miss in the Idaho state finals to be held January 21 to 23 in Pocatello. She leads the Preston High operetta, belongs to the Pixies and baton corps, and serves as organist and pianist. The winner advances to Mobile Alabama for a national contest with $10,000 in scholarships. John Hart, 16, also of Preston, won the annual Christmas poster contest sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the local art department.
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Anna Lee
Fisher
Pixies
Chicago
PHS Baton Corps
Preston Third Ward
Mobile
Ala
Varlan Clark
Jaycee
John Hart
Preston High School
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Eldon Mecham
Newton S. Hart
John
Longtime Whitney resident Fielding H Winward dies at Whitney Utah
Fielding H Winward aged 83 of Whitney Utah died at home after a long life of public service. Born September 28 in South Jordan to John William and Catharine Fogember Winward he served a mission in 1898 and held numerous local posts. Survived by many sons and daughters and extensive grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at 1 pm in the Whitney ward conducted by Bishop William A Davis. Burial in Whitney cemetery by Webb Mortuary.
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Whitney, Ganaland
Whitney Telephone Co
Winward
ry ‘the _Whitney
Bertie Wil Yam
F ‘Clifton
John D. Winward
Salt-’ “Lake City
Irené
Whitney
Whitney Cemetery
Webb Mortuary
Preston High Chooses Show Boat Cast for February
Preston High School announces the Show Boat cast to be staged the first week of February under vocal director Lyle Shipley and directors Eldon Mecham and Lois Sorenson. Leading roles include Anna Lee Fisher as Magnolia and Karen Dunn in double cast. other cast members listed with roles and characters such as Queenie and Captain Andy. The production features songs Why Do I Love You O Man River and Make Believe.
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Preston ‘High School
Lyle Shipley
Anna
Lee” Fisher
Karen Dunn
Magnolia
Malin
Davis
Ravenal
Sharon Rawlings
Hite
David
Cherrington
Howald Schow
Frank
Jon Cranney
Andy
Julie Hammond
Ann
Lynne
Beckstead
Joan
Woodward
Julie
Phil’ Condie
Steve
Joan “Larson
Queenie
David Hart
Bruce
Keller
Joe
Dan .Pack
Wallon
Jim Bailif
Jim Craig
Steven
Owens
Pete
Mike Jepsen
Windy
Tamra’ Meek
Kim
Doug Brenchley
Rubber “ Face
Lyle’ Bennett
J Henry
Mathews
Jeb
Bill
Bodfly
Sam
Jack" Johnson
Barker
Carouyn
Wold
Landlada
Faye
Sallie
Fatima
Terry’ Morrigan
Quintén ‘Crockett
Jake
Karen“ Dyney
Lady
Lerre
Ann Seeley
Ethel
Gwen' Peterson
Elfeen- Jensen
Peggy
Pickett
Lottie
Martina Porter
Eldon
Mecham
Lois ‘Sorenson
Peaceful passing remembered by longtime reader
A column recalls a kindly neighbor Mr Winward Bert and his stubborn pride in politics. The writer also notes a lively junior high concert by Manning and Sharp, local store closings, and a Chicago type setting machine repair quote. The Preston Citizen year closes with holiday goodwill and wishes for 1960.
Predictions on Berlin and Global Tensions for 1960
The speaker outlines beliefs from Moscow and Berlin about 1960 and 1961, stating no immediate world war between Russia and the United States is likely. He predicts continued Berlin status quo, a shift from airpower to rocketry, educational emphasis, and a defensive stance against aggression.
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Russia
United States
Moscow
Snow
Political Outlook 11 Forecasts for the 1960 Races and Economy
The article offers predictions for the 1960 election with Nixon and Rockefeller as Republican frontrunners and Kennedy as a strong Democratic nominee. It foresees a close Republican win, limited tax cuts, defense spending shifts toward rocketry and education, tariffs on imports, and a do nothing year for growth with cheaper imported goods and lower prices in several sectors.
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Darrell Larsen
Jaycees
Show Boat
Preston High
Bert
Win
Manning
Mervin Sharp
Junioriz High
Sharp
Mef Emgeo Ue
Preston, Idaho
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Eisenhower
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Mr.k
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Galery
Ana
Nto Busin
China
The
United, States
Weet Gale
Athe
Nixon
Rockefeller
Enator Kennedy
Johnon
Symington
Stevenson
Ayo
Germany
Italy
Japan
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