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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1951

Page

9

Indians Roll On With 54-47 Victory Over Snake River

Preston Indians beat Snake River 54 to 47 as Keller led with 14 points and Shaffer 10 while Williams led the visitors with 16. Preston outscored Snake River 32-22 in the first half and 12-12 in the third. Next they travel to Dayton then to Pocatello for a county rivals clash.

Snake River High Preston Indians Indians Fulton Crawford Keller Preston Shaffer Williams Snake River Driscoll Dayton Pocatello Pocatellans

George M. Cafferty Dies in Los Angeles

George M. Cafferty 81 a Franklin county native died last Sunday in Los Angeles where he had lived for 12 years He retired from farming and moved to California He was son of pioneers who settled in the area in 1860 and belonged to the LDS church He is survived by two sisters Clarisse McLain Ogden and Lucy McNeil Van Nuys Funeral services are tentatively set for Monday at 1 p m in Webb mortuary with interment in Fairview cemetery

George M. Cafferty Franklin County Los Angeles California LDS Church Clarisse McLain Ogden Lucy McNeil van Nuys Calif Cafferty Preston Webb Mortuary Fairview Cemetery

Preston Youth at BYU Chosen Chapter Officer

Ralph Bergquist was elected vice president of the BYU chapter of the American Association of International Relations clubs. The Preston native, son of Sarena J. Bergquist, is a junior in education majoring in history and political science. He served 34 months in the Marine Corps and did a Sweden LDS mission. He starts his term and will serve until autumn 1951. Also noted are 75,696 Boy Scouts and Explorers units nationally.

Ralph Bergquist Brigham Young University American Association of International Relations Clubs Russell B. Swensen BYU Bergquist Sarena J. Bergquist Preston College of Education Marine Corps Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sweden

West Side Quintet Defeats Montpelier in Dayton Tilt

West Side High School Pirates defeated the Montpelier Bears 48 to 44 Friday night in Dayton. West Side built a 12 point first half lead, led 28 to 15 at the half and 41 to 23 after three quarters before resting its starters. Elroy McDermott scored 16 to top West Side.

West Side High School Pirate Montpelier Bears Dayton Pirates Bears Elroy McDermott West Side

Congratulation Notes From Local Parents

Mrs Joyce Nelson of Lewiston welcomes a son born February 1. Mr and Mrs Dale Christensen of Preston announce a daughter born February 3. Mr and Mrs Farrell Larsen of Preston welcome a son born February 3. Mrs Alta Bodily of Preston greets a son born February 5. Mr and Mrs Don Nuttal of Preston announce a daughter born February 5. Mr and Mrs Suel Murdock of Dayton welcome a son born February 5. Mr and Mrs Wendell Hart of Preston announce a daughter born February 6.

Joyce Nelson Lewiston Dale Christensen Preston Farrell Larsen Alta Bodily Don Nuttal Suel Murdock Dayton Wendell Hart

Rangers Urge on Range Bulls Decision Vote

An association meeting discussed population growth and land improvement. President Peterson detailed yearly activities and a motion to allow running bulls on the ranges was rejected 16 to 12. A later motion to sell the bulls passed, and George Peterson and A. C. Hull were elected two year directors.

Peterson Lloyd Beckstead Edgar Petterberg George Peterson A. C. Hull

March of Dimes Riverdale List of Residents

A community list enumerates residents and households from Riverdale and surrounding areas. Names include Marve Packer Clifton B W Winward Jr Dayton Thayne Winward Mink Creek Doug las Nelson Fairview Reta Bowles Cleveland Theron Smith Thatcher Blanche Wright Oxford Henry Hatch Glen dale Veley Auger Winder Carl Bennett first ward Ed Maughan Reed Magleby Ira Clark and Mrs D L Pirage second ward Lester Henderson third ward Mrs Nathan Thomas fourth ward Mrs Victor Peterson fifth ward Henry Mockll sixth ward Mrs Harvey Larsen seventh ward Mr and Mrs Elmo Peterson.

Riverdale Marve Packer Clifton B. W. Winward, Jr Dayton Thayne Winward Mink Creek Douglas Nelson Fairview Reta Bowles Cleveland Theron Smith Thatcher Blanche Wright Oxford Henry Hatch Glendale Veley Auger Winder Carl Bennett First Ward Ed Maughan Reed Magleby Ira Clark D L. Pirage Lester Henderson Nathan Thomas Victor Peterson Henry Mockll Harvey Larsen Elmo Peterson

Luncheon Report Highlights Scouts Service to Community

Capt Lloyd R. Pugh Jr of the USAC military department and explorer project officer will speak at the rally. Scouts and scouters participating in the day’s events will receive a ticket admitting them to a local theater.

Lloyd R. Pugh, Jr Usac Military Department Explorer Project

Scout Parade Lineup At Courthouse Next Saturday

District urges every scout to meet at the rear of the courthouse next Saturday at 1 p.m. to line up for the parade. The gathering will climax the district scout week activities.

Poultry Association Plans 28th Annual Convention Events

Poultry Co-Op vice presidents will conduct meetings with E. Smith Peterson of Salina as convention committee chair and Mrs. Lena Steele of Delta leading the women's auxiliary. Melvin Westerberg says this is the 28th annual convention of the Franklin County Poultry Association. A banquet and floor show are set for Saturday evening and tickets may be purchased.

E. Smith Peterson Salina Lena Steele Delta Melvin Westerberg Franklin County Poultry Assa

Poultrymen Urged to Attend County Meeting

A note from the office on South State Street in Preston encourages all poultry men in the county to attend a forthcoming meeting.

My.Westerberg South State Street Preston

Commissioners Budget Shows Big Jump in Emergency Highway Fund

A county budgets an estimated 1951 emergency highway fund of 45 000 up from 444.68 in 1950 and 11 337.20 in 1949. Current expense is 71 934.20 for 1951, down from 73 600 in 1950 and 68 000 in 1949. Road and bridge and motor fuels rise to 85 000 for 1951 from 94 000 in 1950 and 98 442 in 1949.

County Aid Fund Estimate For 1951

The unexpended cash balance on the second Monday in January is $83,345. Estimated revenues total $201,005 with probable delinquency on current tax of $9,950. The amount to be raised by tax levies is estimated at $127,780.21.

J Ray Skinner Highlighted for Radio Success

J Ray Skinner remains a prominent figure in the business with a reputation as Oakie Top Announcer. He is noted for his genial manner, quick humor, and skill in delivering successful shows with flawless timing.

Oakie

Rodeo committee names 2024 chairs and set prices

Virgil Knudson returns as general chairman with Dr. R L Smith T Roy Peterson J H Bowcutt and Greene Wells as assistants. The rodeo runs August 2 3 and 4 with stadium seats capped at 1.50 plus tax and most seats under this limit.

Virgil Knudson R. L. Smith T. Roy Peterson J. H. Bowcutt Greene Wells

Franklin Concert Attracts Sponsors And Crowd

A Franklin event drew strong sponsor support and a well filled chapel and recreation hall as attendees enjoyed performances and community cheer.

Community concert praised by Franklin stake leaders

Thomas Durrant, president of the Franklin quorum, thanked the chorus and supporters for a successful concert. Clyde Helm the director Marian Lundquist pianist and Dorothy Kimball Keddington soloist received special mention. Surrounding wards gave generous support and a chili supper followed for the singers stake presidency bishopric the mayor and spouses.

Franklin Second” Quorum of Thomas Durrant Clyde Helm Marian Lundquist Dorothy Kimball Keddington Durrant Generious

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