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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1958

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Snow survey compares depths and water content across stations

Survey results from Willow Flat Cub River Strawberry Mink Creek Divide Strawberry Creek and Christensen Ranch show 1957 and 1958 snow depths and water contents. The January survey reports Willow Flat at 36 inches snow and 10.7 inches water, with 1958 averages 52.1 inches snow and 13.4 water.

Jack ' Kennard Scs Lee Groesbeck George Barfus Oub-River Ranger Station Strawberry Mink Creek Strawberry Creek Christensen Ranch Willow Flat Cub River Range Strawberry-Mink Creek Dilide Corloteaken Ranch

Franklin County Board Sets Monday Budget Hearing

Franklin County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday at 10 a.m. in the courthouse to consider and fix final budget appropriations for the current year. Departments under review include clerk, auditor and recorder, treasurer, sheriff, probate, court, county attorney, district court, coroner, surveyor, commissioners, extension service, justice court, county building, and jail.

Franklin Acetti

Howell Motel Sold to Hutchins in Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs Ned Hutchins of Salt Lake City will take over the Howell Motel operations on February 15. Mr and Mrs Earl Marble, current owners, will remain in Preston.

Earl Marble Preston Howell Ned Hutchins Salt Lake City

Local notes and gatherings fill the week with plans and memories

The record captures social chatter about a dance at the American Legion building and plans for fund-raising. Dean and Lucille Jensen visit Preston on business, while Lynn contemplates future activities. The narrator praises Dean as good-natured and popular, with Blondie-Lucille also well regarded.

Lynn Lynn Lynn The American Legion Legion Dean Lucille Jensen Preston Lucille Blondie

Franklin County Explorers elect officers for Civic Day

Franklin County Explorers held an election Tuesday evening to choose officers for the Explorer Civic Day on February 10. About 188 of 215 registered explorers voted with results led by Mayor Dan Palmer and Wayne Owens among Whig officers. several Confederate candidates also won posts. Enthusiasm ran high as both parties campaigned under leaders Merl Bodily and Lyndon Stone.

Franklin TRGRS Franklin County Dan” Palmer Wayne Owens David Keller Allen Schwartz Wayne Elwell Whig’ Party Paul ‘Norton Whig Doyle _ Winger Whig ’ Party Steven Edwards Confederate——party Lyle Bennett Whig’party Larry’. Wilkinson Steven Porter Confederate‘party Billy Poole Whig Party Per Confederate ‘Party Biggs Ag ‘Carlson Par Justice ‘of the ‘Peace Gordon Woolley Confederate Party Ronald—‘Kendrick David St Christie Kent _Hollingsworth Eugene ‘Merrill Pat Hoggan Malini Davis Merl _Bodily Confderaté Party Lyndon. Stoné

IRS Agent to Aid Taxpayers in Pocatello Courthouse

The United States Internal Revenue Service announced an agent from the office will be at the courthouse in Pocatello next Monday and Tuesday to assist Franklin County residents with income tax returns and related problems.

US ‘S. Internal “ Revenue Service Pocatello Franklin County

Knife and Fork Club to hear Dr. Gale W. McGee on Russia policy

The Preston Knife and Fork Club meets Friday February 14 at 7 30 p m for an open hearing with Dr Gale W McGee historian lecturer and radio commentator presenting a down to earth appraisal of Russia s policy toward the United States Born in Nebraska he holds degrees from Nebraska State Teachers College the University of St Colorado and is noted for his mid western practical analysis He has taught at Notre Dame Nebraska Wesleyan University and Iowa State College before joining the University of Wyoming

Gale W McGee Russia United States Moscow Nebraska Nebraskas University of St. Colorado Netach The University, of Wyoming Notre Dame University Nebraska” Wesleyan University I0wa State College

Franklin County Poultrymen Plan Annual Meeting

The Franklin County Poultrymen's Association will meet tomorrow at Oneida Stakehouse starting at 7:30 p.m. A dinner will be served followed by a business meeting. Gustave C. Hedin, association president, will lead the program with board members assisting and Rex Crane of the Utah Poultry and Farmers Cooperative. Jesse W. Spafford and Dr. Royal A. Bagley are listed among attendees.

Franklin County—Poultrymen’s Assn Oneida Gustave C. Hedin Hedin Rex+ Crane Utah Poultry_and Farmers Cooperative Jesse W. Spafford Utah Poultry Royal A. Bagley

Lincoln Banquet Tickets On Sale In Pocatello

Secretary Seaton will speak at the Lincoln Day banquet honoring Abraham Lincoln in Pocatello. The dinner starts 8 p.m. at Green Triangle restaurant with Homer Budge and Gov. Smylie attending as guests. Tickets are available from Cleo Swenson, Franklin County recorder.

Fred‘ Seaton the Interior Eisenhower Pocatello Abraham ‘Lincoln Green Triangle s.Homer Budge Istrict Robert Smylie G. Pudgins Ifi

Weston couple hosts birthday anniversary gathering

Mr and Mrs Charles Buttara of Weston entertained Sunday with Mr and Mrs Leonard Huet Cleo Hulet and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Balls and family in honor of Cleo s birthday anniversary.

Charles Buttara Weston Leonard Huet Cleo’ Hulet Lloyd Balls Cleo

Deere Day a Great Success at iDeere Event

John Deere Day drew about 600 attendees at 53 South First West as Preston Fengyement Co. and partners organized the celebration. Guests signed the guest book while a lunch program and sale activities occurred at the former 7-Up Bottling site.

Bergquist Acnold Sant Preston Fengyement Co Implement’s. New South First West Tim's

Weston Bee County Wheat Growers Convene Meeting

The Weston Bee Wheat Growers group met last Thursday to discuss farm legislation. Officers and directors including Ben Johnson chairman and Charles Buttirs spoke about the state convention and current conditions affecting farmers. Attendees came from Oxfo ord Clifton Dayton and Weston areas.

Franklin County Weston Ben Johnson Bryan Keller Charles Buttirs Ralphee - William Reese Aecrg Clifton Dayton Oak

Closing Schedule For 1958 Here In Preston Commerce

The local chamber of commerce approves holiday closing dates for 1958 including Independence Day July 4 Pioneer Day July 24 Labor Day September 1 Thanksgiving November 27 Christmas December 25 and New Year’s Day January 1, 1959.

Preston Cnasdper

Death of Benj Lee Cazier in Mesa Arizona

Benj Lee Cazier 61 died in Mesa Arizona Tuesday after a long illness. He had lived in Mesa since Thanksgiving and was born October 13 1896. He was a former farmer from Preston with survivors including Mabel Chapman and several stepchildren and grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 12 p m at Franklin’s Chapel with burial in Preston Cemetery.

Benj Lee Cazier Mesa Ariz Bonners’ Ferry William ‘R Emma Ruggles Denzel M Salt Lake City Cazier Three Forks S. Mont Franklin ‘Sakehouse Hyde Purser Preston Sixth Preston Cemetery Webb Mortuary

Farm Bureau picks Castello as Idaho executive secretary

Castello of Caldwell named executive secretary of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation at a meeting in Pocatello. He succeeds John H Webb and has long served Kansas Farm Bureau and state service roles. The board approved a broad marketing plan to stress food’s role in the family budget amid rising consumer debt.

Adaho Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Pocatello L. B Martin Caldwell John H Webb Action For Kansas Lee Bi Urea Encsas Ara Bureau - Ahd Praiamployauente Kansas Farm Bureau Castello Josephine John Presbytrian Church Idaho ‘Farm—Bureau Federation Idaho The Martin.zald

Lincoln Banquet Date Promises February 12

Readable fragments indicate a Lincoln event titled a banquet dated February 12. The text is fragmented but suggests a community or organizational gathering with a formal schedule.

Lincoln

Deadline set for Feb 20 Wheat Acreage reserve agreements

Farmers must file an agreement by February 20 to participate in the spring wheat acreage reserve program. Those with existing spring wheat agreements must complete additions by Feb 20. Allocation funds have been received and soil bank base must be established. questions to the local ASC county office.

von Ref Atkinson Sthe Franklin 3 ASC Rto Partici Pate Darmer

Franklin stake LDS conference weekend schedule

Weekend program for the Franklin stake includes a Saturday welfare meeting at 6 30 p m followed by stake presidency and Melchizedek and Aaronic priesthood officers sessions. General sessions start Sunday at 10 a m with an 8 p m evening meeting under MTA direction. No visitors from Salt Lake City and no general church office staff present.

LDS Franklin Stake MTA Salt ‘Lake Lake

Idaho Highway Department Sets New Pagenight Load Limit

Idaho Highway Department announces revised load limits effective at midnight on February 6. The notice appears across multiple pages, continuing on page 5. The change concerns vehicle loads on state routes and will be enforced statewide.

Idaho

Oklahoma musical by Preston High students next week

Preston High School students rehearse the musical Oklahoma with four performances next week. The cast includes Ali Hakim Will Parker and Jud Fry among leads with a chorus and dancers. Tickets and details appear in the Ni Citizen.

Preston “High Oklahoma Ntls Cal Aireformancés Can Will B Per Glan Ali “Hakim Will Parker Kansas City Tow Keith Clayson

City Firemen Respond to Three Fires in Preston Franklin County

Firemen were called to three fires Wednesday morning in Preston and Franklin County. A Mink Preske shed burnt, a Reed Jensen home roof fire from an overheated chimney caused $200 damage, and no injuries were reported in that incident.

Preston Franklin County Mink Preske Reed Jensens Ab Bn

Milo's AG Market appoints new meat market manager

Max iftungaker, formerly of Salt Lake City, becomes Milo's AG Market meat market manager, replacing Stan Ev ans who ran the market for over a year. Bert Wheatley notes Hun saker is a 23.83 per year experienced meat cutter with a family background in the trade.

Max Oscar

Preston High School to Stage Oklahoma Next Week

Preston High School will present Oklahoma next week with senior Curly played by Stuart Dalrymple, and Laurey by a senior girl who also starred in Look on the Land at USA last summer. Charlie Dalrymple, son of Mr and Mrs Eberhard, is cast as Ali-Hatim the peddler, in the same production set for February 13 and 14.

Curly Oklahoma Preston High School Music Laurey Preston High School USA Jan Vas Charlie Dalrymple Eberhard Preston” High Sethol Ali - Hatim Sei

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