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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1961

Page

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Milton, BR Hunter to Speak at Franklin Stake Conference

Elder Milton R. Hunter and Elder Casper H. Parker will address the Franklin stake quarterly conference on February 4 and 5. Stake President Henry H. Rawlings conducts. sessions include public general meetings at 10 am and 2 pm Sunday in the Franklin Stake House Preston.

WHI Church Aew LDS Pareent David O. McKay Franklin Stake House South 2Nd East Preston

Charles E. Pinson Retired Preston Businessman Dies at 78

Charles E. Pinson 78 longtime Preston businessman died January 22 after a long illness. He was born October 17 1882 in Little Black Switch England and married Lucy Cartwright in 1905. He operated a Preston business for 54 years and is survived by his wife Maude Meek and several children and many grandchildren.

Preston Franklin Stake House Pinson Preston Hospital Little Black Switch England Joseph Sarah Price Pinson America Lucy Cartwright Logan

Loan Associate Heads to Alaska on Company Mission

Horace E. Hayes manager of the Preston office of Prudential Savings and Loan Association departed Salt Lake City on a jet airliner for Alaska. The assignment was at the request of Spencer D. Grow whose firms hold assets over 35000. Hayes had just returned from an eight week trip to Chicago Baltimore New York England and France where he visited his widow mother who turned 90 on December 8. He called the trip worthwhile and expects similar results in Alaska.

Salt Lake City Alaska Horace E. Hayes Preston Prudential Savings & Loan ‘Association Hayes Spencer D. Grow Mr. Hayes Chicago Baltimore New York England France Elma Xuéller Mink Creek San Antonio Texas Uncle Sam Tent City Fort Sam Randolph Kelley Wes San Antone United States Paso Phoenix Idaho Franklin Eames Nebies Frank Jin Terchy-Perebade Mr. Eames Logan David C Elizabeth Greaves Eames Pearl Geddes Logan Lbs Syidow David Ivo Bountiful Utah Waldo Wendell Washington, D. C Garth Rupert Max Melba) Parker Joseph Wayne Roberta Dally Sun City Sun City; ‘Ariz.; Mrs. Rielly (Venice) » ‘Conrad;~ Seattle, Wash. Mrs. «Grant B Dora Deane Hall Caldwell Ruby Oneida Stake House Thedford’ Roper Joseph A.“ Geddes William A. Moore Ray Merrill Tausic Anna Moore Max Eames* Parker Bishop Roper Bishop Roper, Dr. O. R. Cutler Phenol Edgley Orn Elda Carlson Coy Manning Constance Davin Horace Baugh Kenneth Carpenter

Snowfall Briefly Buoys Mountain Water Sheds

The Franklin county area recorded minimal snowfall this week with little impact on valley drought. Local observer C. M. Crabtree notes traces of moisture and .02 inch on the 30th, with daily highs from 32 to 45 and lows from 1 to 26 degrees across January 25 to 31.

Franklin County Drouth C. M. Crabtree

Riverdale Home Destroyed By Fire Overnight

The Keller family of Riverdale lost their home Friday night when a fire damaged the residence beyond repair. Origin undetermined though flames began in a bedroom area as the Kellers were away at a Preston basketball game. Neighbors, including Montpelier students, alerted responders but the roof collapsed before fire crews arrived in bitter cold. The family now stays with neighbors the Barringtons while seeking housing.

Wenzell Keller Riverdale Keller Preston Thescene Montpelier Blane Ross Barrington

Ten Franklin County Girls to Attend Youthpower Congress

Ten girls from Franklin County will participate in the Youthpower Congress at Boise on February 4. The county committee and state judging will select winners. five entries were chosen for the county, with winners advancing to the Boise event and later the national congress in Chicago June 9 to 11.

Youthpower Congress Franklin County Boise von. Noyes Farm Bureau Mra Mark Hammond West 2Outhpower Lucretia Maughan Vernon Westerberg Daniel Roberts Idaho Youth Congress Tive Progeo Carol ‘Dalley Christie Roselyn Perry Ruth Ann Pov Schwartz Funnete-ip Sheryl’ ‘Tomeal Binley Se Eleeik Marianna Win Lin Winward Kathy Bidgham Capitol Boulevard Youth Power Committee Seth National Youth Power ‘Congress Bess Sheld Chicago Palmer House Une

Glossy Idaho Iron Ad Sparks Local Secrets

A fragmented reminiscence runs through a community column about a $126.67 steam iron pricing error at Idaho Appliance and Sport Shop. The piece blends gossip, reader notes, and travel memories from Mink Creek to San Antonio, referencing subscriptions, stamps, and local readers reacting to the ad mishap.

Snow survey shows depths and water well below average

Snow depth and water content on January 27 fall far short of past years across six courses. Surveyors George Barrus Gordon Galley and Rex Poulsen report dry ground under sparse snow with bare south and west slopes above 7 000 feet. Local obituaries note David G. Eames 81, Preston rancher and former state senator.

George Barrus The Soil Conservation, Service Gordon Galley Twin Lakes Canal Co Rex Poulsen Twin Lakes Canal Company Liberty Springs Strawberry-Mink Creek Strawberry Creek Christensen Ranch Cub ‘River

Fire wrecked Harrys Place reopens with new decor

FH N Wittner announces Harrys Place is open again after a major fire weeks ago. The hall has been redecorated with new fixtures and the official opening will occur on a Saturday plus congratulatory ads appear in this issue of THE CITIZEN.

Harry’s Place FH. N. Wittner

Public Invited to Farm Bureau County Meeting

Franklin County Farm Bureau chairs J Clifford Forsgren invites the public to a county meeting Monday evening February 6 in the courthouse basement. Idaho Farm Bureau official Lewis Lepper and former U S Congressman John Sanborn will speak on farm policy and legislation affecting agriculture. The event emphasizes public attendance and discussion with legislators.

J. Clifford Forsgren Franklin ‘ County Farm Bureau Lewis F. Lepper Legislative and ‘Research Department of Idaho Farm Bureau Lepper John Sanborn U. S Farm Bureatt Idaho Poerne Cain

Homemaker of Tomorrow finalist Michele Howells at Preston High

Michele Howells, senior at Preston High School, is named as a finalist for the state Homemaker of Tomorrow contest. The winner receives a $5000 scholarship. the top state entrant advances to the national convention in Washington D C.

Hele “Howells Mia Si. Howells Michele Statte Washington D.C Rudanerup &T Mme FHA Snior Michéle Preston Trollanettes aThespian

Beetmen School Held Over Two-Day Session

County agents report a two day beet school at Franklin county facilities. Dan iel Roberts notes several beet samples were graded by the group with Hoof and carcass evaluations. Merrii Whit tle with Klayne Coburn of Weston placed second.

Franklin Bear "Lake Caribow Franklin’ County Revlon Elks . Club Knudson ‘Packing Co Daniel Roberts Merrii Whittle Klayne Coburn Weston

Irrigation meeting set for Thursday in Preston hall

A water forecasting and management discussion will be held Thursday Feb 9 at 1 30 p m in the American Legion hall Preston. Morlan Nelson soil conservation Service will be guest speaker the Franklin Bell conservation district sponsors the meeting for irrigation water users and others.

American Legion Hall Preston Morlan Nelson Soil Conservation Service Xind Idaho Board of: ‘Supervisors Franklin’ Bell

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Milton BR. Hunter Milton R. Hunter First Council of Seventy Casper H Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Loan Association Pete Po Wong Kathy Bingham Shirley Williams Marianna Winward Dayton Linda Winward Clifton Rosanti Schwartz Sheryl Tomasi Christie Morgan Linrose Ruth Ann Powell Carol Dalley Roselynn Perry Idaho Appliance and Sport Shop Fonda Ida Jessie Whitehead David G. Eames David Greaves Eames A Preston United” States David G.’ Eames Mishel Howells Hees Preston High School Misc Beetmen Sverre Esat
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