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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1955

Page

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Committees Formed to Handle Yearly Work and Activities

A list of newly formed committees with chairs and members is announced, covering budget and finance, toads, agricultural, national affairs, program, education, and other areas. Notable chairs include Neil Ham P Wace, Cleo Swenson, Orson Baugh, Herman TM Richards, and Lyle Shipley. Members span Dr. Leo Hawkes, O D Robinson, Lloyd Hogge, Ralph Millar, and Phillip West among others.

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Tractor To Be Shown At Open House February 18

Palmer Motor Implement Co announces a grand opening for the Case 400 tractor in Salt Lake City. Leo Palmer says the diesel initially, then gas and distillate versions, feature a five bearing crankshaft and electric hardened components. The event includes Eagle Hitch implements and hydraulic controls with open house all day and evening February 18.

Leo "Palmer Palmer Preston Salt Lake City Sai Palmer Motor: Implement Co Mr. Palmer

Hampton DeVero and Richard Hobbs Assembly Invites Students

A note indicates an assembly for the student body today. Richard Hobbs and DeVero are mentioned with an invitation to attend. The text is fragmented with uncertain punctuation and names.

Preston Volunteer Fire Department Elects New Officers

John Martin elected President of the Preston Volunteer Fire Department succeeding Eugene Howe after a January meeting to reorganize. Lee Bergquist shifted to past vice president with Joseph McKnight. Marion Morgan re elected secretary. Victor Jorzensen named recreation chairman with Harold Pirson and Virgil Knudson as committee men.

John’ Martin Preston Eugene“ Howe Lee “Bergquist Joseph~ McKnight Marion Morgan Victor” Jor Zensen Harold Pirison Virgil Knudson Teemien

Banquet planned for Cache Valley Eagle Scouts event

The Cache Valley Eagle Scouts banquet committee, led by Karl A Hansen, aims to raise sponsorship and cover banquet costs for scouts this year. The event, part of National Scout Week with the theme Building for a Better Tomorrow, will feature an Eagle Scout speaker and entertainment, with local sponsors and media coverage arranged.

Cache Valley Karl A.hansen Logan Cache Hansen Phenoi Eadgley Preston Cpeanean Otis R. .Hart KVNU Melvin Richardson KUGN Don E McMaurdie KPST Meax Brunson Brunson Studio Ray Nelson Herald

Pirates End Four Year Jinx With 59 49 Victory Over Indians

The Pirates beat the Indians 59 to 49 breaking a four year jinx. Hyde Preston scored 18 for the Pirates and Tingey Porter Balts added 14 12 and 10 as Kendall Wiest Ride led scoring for the Indians with 16. A large county crowd and West Side marching band provided halftime entertainment.

Pirates Indians Lofithé Weas Preston Kendall Tingey Porter Balts Wan Es Skiden Tevale Bhavethald Preaton West Side’ ‘Marching Corps

Ricks College Band to Give Concert in Reston Monday

The 110 piece Ricks College band directed by Prof. Jay Slaughter and student director Ronald Archibald will perform a three day tour ending with a concert at Preston High School auditorium. Soloists Monte White LaRae Egbert Nina Wilkins and the trumpet trio will join in a varied program including Bugler's Holiday Blue Tailed Fly Stars and Stripes Forever and Overture 1812.

Ricks Reston Preston Fara Jay Ie ‘Slaughter the Ricks Ronald Archibald LeRoy Anderson Tchaikowsky Monte White LaRae Egbert Nina Wilkins

Fur Breeders Convene In Franklin Church Meeting Discusses Convention

Breeders from Logan Hyde Park Smithfield and Preston attended a Monday meeting at Franklin church led by Dennis C Lowe president. Topics included market conditions and selecting a director to represent Cache Valley at the upcoming fur breeders convention in Salt Lake City. Lynn Ericsson of Smithfield was urged for election as director for the ensuing year.

Franklin Dennis C. Lowe Logan Hyde , Park Smithfield Preston Cache Valley Utah Salt Lake‘ City Cache _ valley Lynn Erickson

Drury Lane Bereta Rated Preferred Pedigree Holstein

Drury Lane Bereta, a Holstein Friesian bull owned by Henry Drury of Preston, earns the Holstein Friesian Association’s preferred pedigree rating. The honor, granted under the association’s 1953 selective registration program, reflects high milk production and strong conformation in both sides of Bereta’s lineage.

Drury Lane Cola‘'Bereta Henry’ ‘Drury Preston Holstein- Friesian Association America National Organization ‘of Holstein Breeders Brattleboro The Association

Forest Ranger Officers Elected for Two Year Terms

Forest ranger Thomas Sinn H Beckstead and Guy Patterberg were elected for two year terms. Verlo Bowman for one year to fill George Burbanks’ expired term. Holdover officers Ben E Swann and Ralph Porter remain. Beckstead named association president. Meeting approved continuation of range improvement and allotment work with the Forest Service. Progress includes 1500 acres resected, five stock water sources developed, 12 miles of boundary, and drift-fences built over the past 12 years.

Forest Thomas Sin Beckstead Guy Patterberg Verlo AL ‘Bowman George Burbankswho Ben E. Swann Ralph Association The Forest "Service

Indian Student Exchange Marked By Buddy System Visit

A second annual Intermountain exchange gathered 2 360 students and 400 staff at Brigham City Indian school audience, with 340 buildings and two large gyms plus a 1100 by 43 foot swimming pool. Indians paired with partners, shared rooms, and attended classes and an assembly before a party.

Ping High Brigham City New Mexico Arizona

Logal School Teacher Named to State Committees

Mrs Helen Covntie, a Preston area teacher at Rich School, has been chosen as a member of district 6 on the state steering and program committee for home economics education. A meeting date set for February 19 in Ellisan.

Helen Covntie Jiomemals Frig Peacher Preston Rich Rto Neegnomics Education Jenictivas Ilie Ccamastica Eolsan

Franklin County Dairy Herd Improvement Meeting Preview

Franklin county dairy men are invited to a Tuesday meeting at 2 p.m. in the courthouse basement. L A Davis reports an ag program featuring George Cleveland from the Caldwell station University of Idaho on calf feeding housing and pasture improvement. Dean Lewis will present the association's annual report and two directors will be elected.

Franklin Coun Davis George Cleveland Caldwell University of Idaho Caldwell Station The Association Dean Lewis

Utah Farmers Union to present charter at Feb meeting

Local charter presentation planned for Franklin County Farmers Union by Mrs. ____ involving longtime civic and church worker. The event in Western ward on February 17 at 8 p.m. will feature Jerome Evans of Boise presenting the charter to newly elected Franklin County officers. Public invited to attend.

Ayesse Salt’ ‘Lake Utah Farmera Union Franklin Franklin’, County Farmer's * Union PMA iHé Ig -Current Farmers Union Ithe Castle Valley Co-Op Tisttle Tocn Farmers ’Union Farmers” Union Jerome Chanter National Farmers Union

Franklin Teams Win First in League Tournament

Franklin ward senior team captured first place honors in the league while Whitney ward senior five finished as runner up in the division. Logan ward placed fifth and Mapleton teen meets Smithfield stake second in tonight’s Franklin gym playoff to enter Division 4, with 16 teams in the format. Other junior league participants include West Arrow, Preston first and fifth, Preston Eri, Preston Fifth, Fairview, Franklin B, and Preston First ward B teams.

Franklin - Ward Whitney Ward Franklin Stake Logan Byu Franklin Daicate Mapleton Smithfield West Ao

Holiday Schedule For 1955 Set Up By Officials

Secretary of Public Works Shumway announced the 1955 calendar with a Memorial Day start and holidays spread through the year. The plan lists Idaho Day on May 15, Independence Day on July 4, Pioneer Day on July 24, Labor Day on September 5, Veterans Day to be announced, Thanksgiving and Christmas dates, and New Year’s Day on January 2.

Aew Ham-Ap Shumway Prestin Guambee Ats Cor Wit Memorial S.olows Idaho Sime Pioneer Hanks

Growers and Producers Sign Pea Contract for 1955

L M Doney of Franklin, secretary of the Utah Idaho Canning Crops Assn, reports the pea contract for the season of 1955 is settled. Prices and services stay as last year except pea seed, cut from 6 to 4 50 per bushel. Shell pea prices range from 55 to 125 per ton.

Franklin Utah-Idaho Canning Doney

Training Planned For 4-H Leaders in Franklin County

A six session 4-H club leader training series will be held for Franklin county 4-H leaders starting February 16. The program, organized by the Franklin County 4-H club council, features Owen Sibnury as ag chairman and Lori Loretta Maughan as chairman with Mary Bergquist Preston as secretary. Sessions take place at the Utah Power and Light auditorium in Preston and cover topics from club work to leadership and 1955 program planning with visits from parents and interested community members encouraged to attend.

Franklin County Owen Sibnury Preston Loretta .Maughan Wits Tand Zwill P. Vm Gibson

City Dog License Regulation Passed by Preston Council

The Preston City Council approved a dog license regulation to require licenses for all dogs. Chief Harold Campbell announced enforcement with fines and potential seizure. violators may have their dogs taken if not licensed and picked up by police. The measure, signed by the mayor, takes effect March 15.

Preston Harold Campbell Cocmmabell

Preston Swimmers Edge at Intercity Meet

Preston High swam to 31 points, Granite 29, and Logan 19 at the junior high school meet held Friday at Grandia Salt Lake City. Cordell Wold posted 20.8 in the 50 freestyle and Brenton Atkinson touched out in the 100 backstroke.

Grandia Salteke City Iwith Granite Logan End Preston Fresten Logan Préston Diet Cordell Wold Tims Brenton Atkinson Cath Breisismoke Darlin Sila Ard Neilfannex Sidz Wayne Johnson Ilesi Rin Neil - Wold

Sweethearts Opera Set for February Presentations

A local production of Sweethearts under Lyle Shipley nears readiness with leads chorus dancers and orchestra preparing for Thursday and Friday performances on February 17 and 18. Cast includes Paula Sylvia Franz Karl and Liane with Mikel planning and partners, and John Manning Lois Sorensen Anna Mae Wilde assisting.

Herbert Iit Lyle_Shipley Paula Swith Mikel Slingsby CeSs Karl Caniche Franz Sylvia Mae Liane Mr. Shipley John Manning Lois Sorensen Anna Wilde

Vannda Oliverson Nominated for Campus Queen Title

Miss Vannda Oliverson of Franklin has been selected as a candidate to represent Lambda, Delta Sigma on the campus queen pageant. A panel of judges will assess three finalists, with Tom Dut and others noted in the judging panel as part of the event.

Jason Dutmie

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