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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1946

Page

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Funeral services for Dr. Allen Cutler in Preston

Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at Franklin stake tabernacle for Dr. Allen Cutler 51 of Preston. Elder Harold B. Lee and David G. Eames to speak. musical numbers by Lyle Shipley Minnie Davies and Brunkerett chorus. Interment in Preston city cemetery. Born April 5 1894 in Preston he served as physician and surgeon in the valley since 1920 after NY Presbyterian internship. Died in St George Utah after a heart attack while en route to Arizona.

Preston Franklin County Franklin’ Stake Tabernacle Allen ‘Cutler Harold B. Lee Council of the Twelve LDS Church David G. Eames G. L. Reese Smithfield Lyle Shipley Minnie Davies St. George Cutler Utah Arizona Marlow Funk Presbyterian Hospital New York City County Allen R Lucy May Hardy Cutler Oneida Stake Jin Universiteit Starkd Cozi

Edward Shields Reid Buried in Preston Funeral Wednesday

Edward Shields Reid 86 retired farmer of Preston died Sunday at his daughter’s home in North Salt Lake City Utah of age related causes. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Fourth Ward chapel with Bishop Horace Baugh presiding. He was born June 28 1859 in Abersychan Wales and came to America at age three. Survived by three daughters Mae Geddes Elma Swann and Mrs Iris Betts seven sons Hugh Lee Ralph Roy and George Reid plus seven other relatives and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial was in Preston cemetery handled by Hendricks mortuary.

Fourth Ward Edward Shields Reid Preston Iris Betts North Salt Lake—City Utah Horace Baugh Mr. Reid Abersychan Wales Edward Sarah Shields Reid John’ M. Mills Ogden Hendricks ‘Mortuary Preston Cemetery

Preston Rodeo Dates Set for July 31 and August 1 2

Preston Night Rodeo is scheduled for July 31 and August 1 2 with plans discussed at the Idaho State Rodeo Association meeting in Twin Falls. Officers were re elected and bids from four rodeo contractors plus two concession firms are under review by the chamber of commerce board.

Mel ‘Reeves Preston Chamber of Che - Yee Genne Ecidaho State Rodeo ‘Association Twin Falls Crockett Presi Dent Saul Idaho Falls Association Preston Reeves Chamber Studies Twin Chamber of Commerce Rodeo Spencer

Preston High to Present The Red Mill Opera

Preston High School music department announces The Red Mill to be staged Thursday and Friday evenings February 14 and 15 in the high school auditorium. The plot follows Gretchen and other characters as love and schemes unfold with Cecil Lloyd as Captain Doris and Betty Hogan as Gretchen. Lyle Shipley conducts, Zelma Winger directs dance, Viola Simper costumes, Mark Hart leads the orchestra.

Red Mill Preston’ High School Gretchen Doris van Damm Con Kit Tina Ber Betty ‘Hogan Ward Hogan Cleveland Betty Grace’ High Preston’ High Joshua Pennyfeather de- Wayne Harding Rue ‘Harding De-Lé Fere Claudia Hawkes Claud Hawkes Lyle Shipley Stella’ “Boothers Zelma ‘Winger Viola Simper Mark Hart

Preston Mittmen Defeat Malad in League Boxing

Preston Mittmen beat the Malad Dragons with a decisive score of 37 to 22. Several fighters won by decision including Ted Steers from De Faust Tovey and Daryl Workman over Chester Bolinbrook. Multiple matches report losses for Malad by small margins with listed weights and opponents.

Preston Lynn Johnson Sohus John Boyd Cless Hincks Denis Ote Ier Hull Cleve Morgan Bobbie, Egbert Lynn’ Stanger Ted Steers de Faust Tovey Daryl Workman Chester Bolinbrook Steve Hopkins Delos Norrison Darrell Perkins Dwayne Christensen Orvin Rawlins Bob Smith Charles Larsen Lrom Cley Bolinbrook Kelley Bowles Carl Kerns

Nineteen Men Discharged From Local Selective Service

The local selective service board discharged nineteen men this past week. Franklin county inducted several in January including Ross Rasmussen Gene Edwards Thomas Kershaw Thomas Lemmon Dan Belnap and Robert Plowman. A pre-induction call for ten men was issued for February but the induction call has not yet been received.

Board of Selective Service Clark Williams Gale Glenn J. Spackman Theodore B. . Larsen Joseph “H. Powell Don Inglet Keith P. Smith Raymond Sharp Ivan ‘DeVar Geary Erasiug Reese Nielsen Thaylon R. Hobbs Bland C. Phillips Robert N. Christensen Emerson’ H. Kennington Samuel Duane Hansen Otis W. Neal Cyril M. Kearl LeRoy Kirkman LaWayne Barrington Lyman D. Bingham Franklin County Ross .S.rasmussen Gene B. ‘Edwards Thomas D. Kershaw Thomas’ A. Lemmon Dan ‘LaMar Bélnap Robert H. Plowman

Rotary Petterborg discusses county swine sales plan

Edgar Petterborg, manager of Loft e Franklin county hog pool, spoke at Preston Rotary Club noon meeting about the county swine sales system. He presented figures on the pool’s scope and forecast strong market potential for local hog growers in coming years. Visitors included Chase Kearl, formerly of the city and now in Mount Clemens, Mich, and his son Bry Kearl who shared service experiences.

Edgar Petterborg Loft E Franklin County Preston Rotary ‘Club E County Sre Chase Kearl Mount Clemens Mich Bry Kears

Two Stakes Set Dates for Gold and Greens

Oneida and Franklin stakes set dates for the Gold and Green Balls. The Oneida event occurs February 20 in the Persiana at Preston with a floor show and the theme America the Beautiful. Loyola Dansante orchestra to provide music with ward cards for Oneida. Junior Gold and Green Ball already held. Committee leaders include W Paul Merrill and Thelma Keller.

Oneida Rarnklin MIA Ranklin Preston America Loyola Dansante Orchestra Scout Bee Hive Paul Merrill Thelma Keller Queens Wm. Hawkes Edith Bell Hilda Steele June C. Larsen Elmo Keller Oneta Forsgren B. G. Weaver Ida .Harris Theo Bell Grant Condie Blanche Brunker Anna Moore Harvey Bickmore B.G. Weaver

Preston Rifle Club to Meet Next Wednesday

Preston Rifle club invites both new and old members to a meeting at the chamber of commerce rooms next Wednesday evening February 15 at 8 p m. President Pete Jorgensen says business will cover membership and reorganization with potential postwar firearms and ammunition access through the club. All interested are urged to attend.

Preston Rifle Club Chamber of Commerce Pete’—Jorgensen

Christmas Seals Drive Reaches $550.37 Total in County

Mrs. Hazel Rorabaugh, president of the Anti-Tuberculosis chapter, and secretary Mrs. Edris Larsen thank all contributors as the Christmas Seals sale in the county reports a new all-time high total of $550.37.

Civic Music Concert at Logan February 13

The regular civic music concert at Logan will be held February 13 at 8 15 p m in the Tabernacle. The program includes a flute cello and piano trio by LeRoy Foster and Schalz.

Civic Music Logan the Tabernacle LeRoy Foster Schalz

Franklin County War Bond Sales Totals Reach 2.5 Million

T R Bowden reports Franklin County sold more than 2.5 million in E bonds and other war bonds from 1941 to 1945. Bank and post offices accounted for most sales with 1.349 million through First Security Bank of Preston and 366 thousand via Preston post office, plus rural offices totaling about 130 thousand.

Franklin County T. R. Bowden Corporation First Security Bank of Preston Federal Farm Oun Hale Hart Mr. Beret

P T A Council Meeting Called for February 21

A P T A council meeting is called for February 21 in the high school auditorium. Jefferson chapter sponsors the event to discuss Rheumatic Fever with an authority on the subject. All school patrons are urged to attend.

Jefferson

Carpenter Opens Office In Town

Announcement by A. W. Carpenter says he will open a real estate office in the Larson Building this week. He left farming in Oxford last year after selling his farm and livestock and now invites patrons buyers and sellers to contact him in the market.

A. W Chip) Carpenter Larson

Delivery and taxi services launch in Preston area

New city delivery from Preston stores and a taxi service begin after wartime absence. Don Elwell coordinates store deliveries to homes with prompt, accurate service for food clothing or furniture. Grant Bartlett runs the Lynn Auto taxi with city calls and out of town service encouraged for residents and visitors.

Preston Sand Preston Don Elwell Stenen Dairy Enterprise Grant Bartlett Lynn Longstreth Lynn Auto On Crockett Service

New Star Route Aims To Speed Mail For Gentile Valley

Officials plan improvements in mail delivery from Preston to Grace and Alexander areas. Bodell of Railway Mail Service visits Pocatello to outline a plan for adding or extending a star route that would start at Preston and speed deliveries to Thatcher, Grace, Alexander, and beyond.

Gentile Miller M. . Bodell Pocatello Bodell Valley Preston Chamber of Commerce Mail Transsporation Committee Mink Creek Preston Cleveland Thatcher Sey Lana Ee Best Alexander Grace Grace Post Grace Office

Jaycee Banquet A Huge Success In Jaycee

The Preston Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet on Wednesday evening February 6 featured John Webber as Master of Ceremonies. Sixty seven attendees and fifty two active members attended with National Director Guy Cardon Utah State President Grant Fisher and others present. Betty Hogan Carol Cutler two opera numbers and Lyle Shipley two vocal solos were performed. Young men aged 21 to 36 are urged to contact Jaycee members to join.

The Preston Chamber of Commerce John Webber Guy Cardon Logan Grant Fisher Utah Ogden Joe Bowcutt Glen Nielsen

Mink Creek Gold and Green Ball Announces Ward Ball

Mink Creek MIA announces its annual Gold and Green Ball to be held in ward hall this Friday evening. All ward members are invited to join for the evening's program.

Mink Creek Mia Bae

Franklin County Stockmen Hold Annual Meeting

The Franklin County Stockmen Association held its annual meeting on February 2 with 55 of 70 members present. Secretary Ben Swann read last year’s minutes and presented a financial report showing receipts of 3,519.26 and expenditures of 3,504.42 for 1946. President George Peterson outlined past achievements and plans for next season. Ranger Jack Albano urged range use reductions to allow forage to reseed, suggesting shorter grazing or fewer cattle. Thomas Stokes emphasized protecting the range to restore productivity. Members voted voluntary reductions, shortening the season 15 days and grazing 58 head. Election of three advisory board members occurred. Ben Swann re-elected secretary-treasurer, Ralph Porter, Hesy Beckstead became new members.

Franklin Ben~.Swann Association George Peterson Ranger Jack Albano Stokes Thomas Stokes Ben Swann Ralph Porter Hesy Beckstead

Mink Creek Dance to Benefit Relief Society Basket Lunch

Mink Creek ward Relief Society announces a basket lunch auction dance set for the evening of February 18 in the ward hall. All ladies are urged to bring a covered basket for the auction portion of the event.

Relief Society Ithe

Veterans Take Over Insurance Agency

Veterans of World War I have been appointed to represent Commercial Travelers Insurance territory. Taylor Cand. Mervin Gregersen of Winder and Banida, recently discharged from service, start their first civilian jobs at home. Editor and Mrs Knight welcomed a baby boy Timothy Pahsimeroi born Wednesday at General Memorial Hospital.

Taylor Mervin” ‘Gregersen Winder Banida Sand Me‘Knight General ‘Memorial Hospital Timothy “Pahsimeroi

Franklin Veterans Rabbit Dance Sponsored Event

A large dance is planned in Franklin on Friday evening February 15 hosted by the returned servicemen. The event features music and invites townspeople and hunters to join in the dance following the week long rabbit hunt.

Franklin ‘Veterans Franklin

Sixth Ward Reunion Set for February 22 1922

Sixth Ward former members announce a February 22 reunion with dinner and daytime program followed by a dance. Emil Petterberg returns as chairman with Auraul Christiansen and Scott Wiser assisting. Dinner organizers include Mrs El Howell Mrs Hyde Purser and Mrs Mel Burrup.

Emil “ Petterberg Petterberg Auraul Christensen Scott Wiser el Howell Hyde Purser Mel Burrup

H V Burleigh Dies After Long Illness

H V Burleigh known as Dad died Sunday at Pres ton Memorial Hospital. Born in Salt Lake City in 1876, he worked 43 years as an engineer for Union Pacific, retiring in 1941. He married Daisy Parker in 1900. she died in 1919. Survived by daughters Alice Lee Shallenberger of Redlands California and Betty Scudder of New York City, plus a brother Eugene R. Burleigh.

H. V. Burleigh Preston Memorial Hospital Alice Burleigh Salt Lake “City Union’ Pacific Railroad Daisy Park Salt Lake City Horace L Dick Burleigh Logan Alice’ Lee Shallenberger Redlands Calif Betty Scudder New York City Eugene R. ‘Burleigh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Board Allen Cutler Preston Chamber of Commerce Allen Stanton Hawkes Bruce Wallace Clift “Warr Harley Greaves Mel Reeves Dr.Cutler Ralph Strub Anderson Preston Rodeo Cecil Lloyd E. -H- Lloyd Preston Mittmen Trounce Malad Boys Petterborg Rotary P-Ta Council Carpenter Jaycee Sixth Ward H.V. Burleigh
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