1953 Preston district precipitation and temperature summary
The 1953 year end report by C. M. Crabtree shows Preston district recorded 14.56 inches of precipitation, 72 inches of snow, and a high of 95F with a low of -1F. January was the wettest month with 3.35 inches. September was driest at 0.22 inch. The prior year 1952 had 12.06 inches precip and 97.5 inches of snow, with a high of 79F and a low of -16F. The annual average temperature was 0.3 to 3.1 degrees above normal across the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M., Crabtree
U. S. Weather Bureau
Preston
Christensen Named Honor Society Candidate At Utah State
Glenn A. Christensen of Preston is among 12 top seniors at Utah State Agricultural College considered for election to Phi Kappa Phi. President H Aldous Dixon spoke at a dinner in the college cafeteria honoring the group. Christensen, son of J A Christensen, represents the school of commerce as a graduate student majoring in sociology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn A. Christensen
Preston
Utah State Agricultural College
Phi Kappa Phi
Pres. H. Aldous Dixon
USAC
Phi Kappai Phi
Christensen
J. A. Christensen
School of Commerce
Four Boys Escape Fire In Ford After Gas Can Ignites
A 1953 Ford in Weston burned to a total loss Sunday night after four boys riding inside placed a gas can in the trunk and overturned it while turning a corner near the sixth ward church. Ernest Dailey drove the car. Thayne Binggeli, Deé Binggeli, and David Hansen were passengers. The back-seat riders were scorched but unharmed after a match sparked a blaze. The car, owned by Joe Binggeli, was insured and lost three and a half months after purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Dailey
Thayne Binggeli
Joe Binggeli
Weston
Deé Binggeli
David Hansen
Sixth Ward
Hhurch
Binggeli
Hansen
Fortune Teller Keeps Em Busy at Preston High
Preston High prepares its annual school opera The Fortune Teller with rehearsals underway. Performances run February 15 with tickets to go on sale next Monday at the high school, and Carl P. Nielsen can reserve seats at extension 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston High
Carl P. Nielson
Montpelier Bears topple West Side in home clash
Montpelier Bears defeated West Side 63 to 49 at Montpelier. Iosen led Montpelier with 28 points, Miles added 19, while Tingey scored 13 for West Side, followed by Mendenhall and Taylor with nine each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side High School
Montpelier
Tingey
West Side
Mendenhall
Taylor
Iosen
Miles
Downey Bulldogs
Dayton
Pirates
Denny
Juchen
Downey
Local Businessman Aids Polio Project
Earl Norton of the Preston Seven-Up Bottling works will donate a carton of Seven-Up for every home in the county. Boy Scouts will sell a carton per home with proceeds to the March of Dimes campaign, aiming to raise the final total to $7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Norton
Preston Seven-Up Bottling Works
Boy Scouts
Pvt Cliff Johnson Joins Hell on Wheels in Germany Duty
Pvt Cliff D Johnson son of George L Johnson 211 South State Preston recently arrived in Germany for duty with the second armored division The Hell on Wheels division spearheaded the World War II drive into Germany and is now training as part of the NATO army He is a member of the 41st armored infantry battalion and was previously stationed at Eort Ord California He entered the army last May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff D. Johnson
George L. Johnson
South State
Preston
Germany
Second Armored
Hell On Wheels
NATO
41St Armored Infantry Battalion
Johnson
Eort Ord
Calif
Franklin Youth Chosen for ROTC Program at Utah State
Cecil W. LeFevre of Franklin has been selected to begin advanced army ROTC training at Utah State Agricultural College in the winter quarter. He is a sophomore agriculture major and was chosen for his potential as an officer, according to Col. Calvin A. Partin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil W. LeFevre
Franklin
Utah State Agricultural College
Col
Calvin A. Partin
Chamber of Commerce Kickoffs Membership Drive at Randall's Cafe
The Preston Chamber of Commerce sponsors its annual membership campaign starting Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock with a breakfast at Randall's cafe. Dry E Cox is named to head the drive with a committee of businessmen, including Merlin Smith A L Stocks Herman Richards and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Chamber of
Tnerce
Rive
Randall's
Dry E L.cox
Chamber
Merlin Smith
A. L. Stocks
Herman Richards
C. Affleck
Arnold Sant
K.O. Merrill
Dean Palmer
Sherman Perkins
Vaughn Greaves
Don Greaves
Quinten Crockett
Rulon Bunn
Léon Hawkes
Keith Christensen
Bob Kulm
Robert Fulton
Joseph Goff
Milo Hobbs
Philip West
Max Norton
Fish and Game Group Plans Annual Meeting
Officials of the Franklin County Fish and Game Association set the annual business and nominating meeting for next Monday at 8 PM in the district courtroom. Members are urged to attend as new bylaws will be presented for approval and nominations made for president vice president secretary and four directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County ,Fish and Game Assn
Heavy Fog Cited as Cause of Multiple County Auto Wrecks
Fog contributed to three crashes in the county over the weekend. In Preston a 1950s pickup and two cars collided killing no one. later a Treasureton incident involved a Nelson vehicle overturning after rear impact. a final collision on the Treasureton Cleveland divide injured four Andreason family members and sent them to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
On -Allei
Pond
Jéar E! Pitcher
Smithfield
Allen
Treasureton
Bruce Docksteader
Douglas Nelson
Mink Creek
Docksteader
Nelson
Treasureton-Cleveland Divide
Thomas G. Wood
Georgetown
Owen L. Andreason
Wood
Mr Andreason
Production Credit Observes Anniversary in Three Sections
The Eastern Idaho Production Credit association marks its 20th anniversary with three meetings in Idaho Falls Rexburg and Pocatello on February 18 19 and 20. Three directors will be elected to replace retiring directors Carlyle Chaffin Leo D Murdock and C E Hendricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Idaho Production Credit Association
Idaho Falls
Rexburg
Pocatello
Knife Fork Club Set February 11 Meeting with Dr Park
The Preston Knife and Fork club will host a February meeting featuring Dr No Yong Park as guest of honor. The East Asia expert, born in Manchuria and a former professor at Minnesota Alabama Park College and Kirksville, will discuss regional conditions. The gathering occurs Thursday evening in the courthouse dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Asia
No-Yong
Manchuria
University of Minnesota
University of Alabama
Park College
State Teachers’ College
Kirksville, Mo
Recreation teams play strong ball in league action
Recreation league teams show improved second half play with strong performances on Tuesday and Thursday. Results from last Thursday include Sprouse Reitz 19, Godfrey 42, 7 Up 59, Ern's 36, Toby's 32, Elks 49, and this Tuesday saw Toby's 20, Ern's 45, Godfrey 43, Sprouse 25, Elks 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation League
Sprouse-Reitz
Godfrey
Ern’s
Toby
Elks
Ern
Sprousetz
Malad Punchers Defeat West Side In Gymnasium Bout
Malad Punchers beat West Side High 6 to 10 on Monday night January 25 at the West Side gym. Twelve fights were held with TKOs for Frank Jeo over Minell Price and Jack Jeo over Brent Little John. several other results include Archibald, Bennett, Baker, Jes sop, Jensen, Jen sen, Walker, and draws between Archibald and Maldon Jensen and Knot Phillips and Anderson Holden and Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side High
Malad
West Side Gymnasium
Frank Jeo
Minell Price
Jack Jeo
Brent Little John
Ron Archibald
Leé Waldron
Cal Bennett
Johnny Smith
Dean Baker
J. A. Neal
Dennis Jessop
Derrill Rose
Marvin Jensen
Dale Willy
Vance Walker
Ferrill Atkinson
Don Archibald
Vic Maldon
David Jensen
Richard Knot
Wayne Phillips
Art
Anderson
Howard Holden
Perry Jones
Far East Sailor Ralph Forsgren Serves Aboard Oriskany
Ralph K. Forsgren machinist's mate third class USN serves in the Far East aboard the attack carrier USS Oriskany. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. I Leon Forsgren of Preston. The carrier hosted a film crew during a port call for The Bridges at Toko Ri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriskany
Ralph K. Forsgren
USN
I. Leon Forsgren
Preston
James Michner
Toko-ri
Paramount
Mark Robson
William Holden
Mickey ‘Rooney
Eayl
Henry Drury and Sons Win Progressive Breeder Award
Henry Drury and Sons Preston receive the Progressive Breeder Award from the Holstein Friesian Association of America, the eighth Idaho farm honored and one of 244 nationwide. The Drury herd of 39 animals includes 23 home bred, with 18 cows averaging 472 pounds butterfat and 12,495 pounds milk on double milking. A bronze plaque will be presented at a regional Holstein breeders meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Drury and Sons
Preston
Association” of America
Drurys
Idaho
Drury
Drury Farm
Henry - Drury and Sons
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Flower and Garden Club to Meet Next Monday
Franklin County Flower and Garden club holds a meeting Monday at the Franklin county courthouse. An interesting program is planned and the yearly outline will be presented. Winter sessions start at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flower
Garden Club
Franklin County Flower and Garden Club
Franklin County
Franklin district notes Idaho Soil Conservation reorganization
Ben A. Meek reports word of the U S Soil Conservation Service reorganization in Idaho. R N Irving heads Idaho operations and announced the appointment of Tom Helseth as assistant state conservationist. Boise remains the Idaho state office, with few rank changes expected among specialized personnel. Farmers are urged to consult SCS technicians to review farm plans and schedule practices for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben A. Meek
Franklin ‘ Soil” Conservation’ District
Soil Conservation Service
Idaho
R. N. Irving
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
State
And
Forrest
Creager
Boisé
Meek
SCS
Franklin ‘Soil Conservation
Licenses Available for Local Sportsmen in 1954
Local hunters and anglers are reminded that 1954 licenses are available at all vendors. Dean Davis, game warden, stated that anyone carrying a gun in the field or fishing must have a current license. Fees remain the same as last year and regulations stay in effect until March 31 when new laws take effect. Lloyd Forsgren of Preston named Franklin County seine master as the association readies a new boat and seine. Seining to start between February 15 and 20 per the local conservation officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Davis
Lloyd Forsgren
Preston
Franklin County
Army Show Troupe Headed by Dunkley Son
Kjey Dunkley, son of Mr and Mrs Loria Dunkley, travels with a service show troupe of the Seventh Army. The group departs February 5 for a tour through Austria Italy France Germany and England. Dunkley entered service in August 1933 and led a band at Fort Ord California during basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loria
X “Dunkley
Punitney
Kjey
Wa Et Sena
Seventh ‘Army
Austria
Italy
France
Germany
England
Dunkley
Ord
Calif
Preston Soldier Jon R Wanner Named in Alaska Maneuvers
Pfc Jon R Wanner of Preston is named a member of the 44th infantry division troops in a winter maneuver in Alaska called Operation North Star. He will be on detached duty from his unit, the 128th Infantry Regiment, and is the son of Mr and Mrs living at 477 East Fourth Street Preston. He is married to Ala Wanner of Thayne Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon R
Wanner
Preston
44Th
Infantry Division
Alaska
128Rd Infantry Regiment
44Th Infantry Division
East
Fourth Street
Ala Wanner
Thayne
Wyo
Private Alvin Maughan Serves with 28th Infantry in Germany
Pvt Alvin G Maughan is serving with the 28th infantry division in Germany. His wife Lorraine resides in Weston and he recently completed basic training at Fort Ord California. The 28th division is undergoing intensive NATO supervised training in western Europe. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Maughan of Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Alvin G. Maughan
Lorraine
Weston
28Th Infantry
Germany
28Th
NATO
Europe
Maughan
Fort Ord
Calif
Alvin Maughan
Local wildlife captures two bobcats in stray report
In a brief, unclear note, residents spotted and reportedly brought down two bobcats. The fragment mentions names such as Brent, Wayne, Duane, and others, but the text is damaged. The readable portion confirms a wildlife sighting and an incident involving two bobcats.
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Ra Bt
Ares
Baths Brent Sean Nae
Tay Jey
Ind Wayne
Duane
Diderdehiba
Ana T
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Glenn Christensen Makes
Jel
Liz Es
Montpelier Bears
Pvt
Cliff Johnson
Armored Division
Franklin Youth
LeFevre
Fish, Game Group
Ww. L. Pet
Sprouse-Beltz
la Baedsede
Avg ‘Wanner
Pesca Snneevens
Beckkt
Arse Tye
Palmer
B. Porter
Seenaemene
Bambrough
Far East
Wat
Henry Crary and Sons
Rein’ Ree
Ers
GMB
Rulon
Dunn
Rulon Dunn
St. Anthony
Boise
Idaho Municipal League
K Dunkley
Choten
Jon
Wanner- Tn
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