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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
1
Franklin County records show January 1951 with five subzero nights and last night at 19 degrees below zero. Crabb tree notes included readings from January 31 at 14 below, with 19.7 inches of snow and normal precipitation, while January 1950 had five subzero nights and highs around 50 degrees.
The March of Dimes ball at West Side High School gym, Wednesday evening, sponsored by the Central PTA with Lavere Ball and others in charge, drew a small crowd due to subzero weather. Merlin Smith and Keith Larson orchestras provided music. proceeds benefited the March of Dimes as county chairman Daniel Roberts reports strong early results towards a new county record. Complete community tabulations will be published next week.
National Boy Scout week in Cache Valley will begin Sunday February 4 with all council units expected to hold evening services in their churches. Preliminary exercises will be at MIA meetings as the observance proceeds, with plans to extend to other units and activities.
R Hurren will be special speaker at a meeting Sunday evening at Whitney ward chapel. The event is for boy scouts their parents and others interested. Hurren is past president of the Cache Alley Council Boy Scouts of America and vice president of the Cache Valley Banking Co. Logan notes he is a very interesting speaker.
Twenty-one youths will depart Preston next Wednesday for preinduction physicals at Fort Douglas Utah ahead of entering the armed services. The list includes five from Weston and sixteen from Preston with names given. Clifton Oneida Station Thatcher Dayton Franklin and other communities are also represented. The Franklin County selective service board notes sixteen January enlistments and seven inductees, with the inducted men leaving January 15 for Fort Douglas to be assigned to bases.
Ray Oliverson of Preston is a junior at Brigham Young University and one of two returning lettermen forming the nucleus of BYU’s 1950 51 wrestling squad. Coach Reed Nilsen notes an eight dual meet schedule and a conference meet in Logan March 3 5. Oliverson is the son of Mr and Mrs Harold Oliverson and also starred as a halfback for BYU football.
Preston Indians edge Malad 41 to 38 on the home court as Bob Fulton leads with 17 points. Crawford Keller Shaffer Davis and Condie also hit for the locals while Kent tops Malad with nine points. Preston junior varsity won 38 25 over Malad cadets.
Earl Nelson joins Pocatello dealers for a two day Massey Harris plant tour at Racine Wisconsin. The program includes factory tours a service presentation displays previews of engineering developments a banquet and a showing of the film A World of Power. Over 1800 dealers their wives and employees expected to visit during weekly tours through early March.
The Idaho Pioneer National Farm Loan Association announces a 7 percent dividend totaling 10 927 to 653 members across Bear Lake Bannock Caribou Franklin and Oneida counties. The payout is part of a 248 200 dividend declared by the Federal Land Bank of Spokane. The association serves 16 000 farmers and ranchers through the Northwest cooperative system, with annual meetings planned March 1 in Preston and March 2 in Malad.
Garth and Dale Panter, Dayton fighters, signed for 62 bouts in California starting Wednesday February. They are billed as top lightweight and heavyweight prospects. One card includes a 10 round main event in Oakland with Jack Davis. another features a 6 round bout in San Francisco on February 13. The Panters are sons of Mr and Mrs Jenneth Fenicz formerly of Dayton now in Pocatello.
Franklin County Fish and Game Association reports about 300 000 fish from one to 12 inches were planted last year in county streams and lakes. Glendale and Lamont reservoirs were restocked and will reopen for fishing this year. About 800 pheasants were released as part of the planting program, with many young birds and brood stock freed nearby. Officials expect good hatch in spring and strong hunting if weather holds. Cattle guards were installed on roads to Lamont, Glendale, and Johnson reservoirs.
The Franklin County Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the year at the county courthouse basement next Monday. Vance T. Smith, soils specialist from the university extension service, will speak on Ordinary Solis and Common Sense, and local officials say he explains soil problems clearly. Preston High School opera cast soloists will supply music for the gathering. all gardening enthusiasts are invited.
Valley Scouts seek donations of clean clothing for abandoned children and families in democracies abroad. They plan to collect at homes Saturday and aim for at least two pounds per day, totaling 5000 pounds, with support from 52 national foreign service agencies. Items needed include shirts, suits, coats, dresses, and hosiery.
The M Men basketball tournament begins tonight with Oxford and others set to compete. Riverdale and nearby wards join the opening games as draws finalize for Friday at 3 o clock and 9 p.m. Youth and seventh wards schedule around February 8 at 8 o'clock to complete the initial round.
Richard D Manion a Johnson Drug store pharmacist for a decade left for active duty in the U S Navy reporting this week in San Diego He enlisted June 15 1942 and rose from apprentice seaman to lieutenant commander over the war earning American theater Asiatic theater and good conduct medals He serves aboard several ships and will be stationed with the USS Proton in the mothball fleet at San Diego Mrs Manion and son Michael accompany him for the temporary move
Franklin County Red Cross chapter announces a 30 hour first aid training class taught by Scott Dunlop. Participation is open to all residents with a small 60 cent handbook fee. Registrations due at the sheriff's office by February 7. The class awards an American Red Cross card upon completion. The 1951 42nd Red Cross campaign kicks off February 27 at Madison Square Garden New York City.
An Allis-Chalmers equipment exhibit will arrive tomorrow and set up at the local fairgrounds. Officials urge residents to visit the display to see the latest track equipment and innovations showcased by the company.
An upholstery workshop at Mrs Leon Forsgren's Riverdale home, led by Franklin County home demonstration agent Mrs Lucretia Maughan, taught retying springs resacking cushions making cord and re padding. Participants included Mrs Leon Forsgren Mrs Eli Forsgren Mrs Zera Wold Mrs M Packer Mrs Coy Larsen and Mrs Carma Sharp. Several furniture pieces were completed during the class.
Clet Swenson county auditor and recorder reports Franklin County officials Ben Meek and Vernon Mendenhall have been well received in Boise. He attended legislative sessions and meetings with governor and state officers, noting strong committee appointments and readiness to support legislation desired by Franklin County residents.
Franklin County Flower and Garden Club reports plans to enlarge municipal rose gardens in the city park. W Paul Merrill chairs a meeting noting contributions from various groups but several plots remain, donations welcomed through Mrs Edwin Nuffer.
The Eastside school district 201 financial report for 1949-50 shows receipts of 358 738 47 and disbursements of 346 758 48, a gain of 11 979 99. Treasurer’s cash balance on July 1 1949 is 43 520 03. Net receipts 402 258 50. Warrants paid 349 965 21, leaving unencumbered cash on hand June 30 1950 of 52 293 29. Operating expenses itemized including instructional service 197 196 41 and capital outlay 29 279 78, totaling 346 758 48. Full report appears on page six.
Preston Cleaners announces a move to larger quarters this week. The shop at 53 West First South Street now houses the cleaning and pressing machinery moved to 29 East Oneida, the former Preston clinic building, remodeled for up to date service. Mr and Mrs Huntington invite patrons to visit the new shop and see the facilities.
A tailoring workshop at the Franklin county courthouse led by Mrs. Lucrétia Maughan demonstrated latest clothing construction methods. Attendees included Mrs. Flossie Merrill, Joan Perkins, Donna Taylor, Gladys Beckstead, Carma Sharp, and Gertie Webb. suits and coat were completed.
The Franklin stake conference stressed temple work and the Book of Mormon with Marion G Romney noting the gospel's power to save a nation. President Rawlings urged daily temple service as essential happiness and warned Americans to serve God. Missionaries Kerr, Roodward, Bingtam, Buttars, Neuenswand, and Weston reported, while Preston ward youth provided music under Martha Seeley.
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