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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1948

Page

10

Three Ward Weds in Gold and Green Ball Debut

Beautiful hall décor highlights a Gold and Green ball sponsored by MIA officers and teachers of wards three, four, and seven. Queens Joyce Coburn Dora Gay Martin and Beth Keller lead attendants with Cupid Kent Nelson guiding the festivities. Throne girls Charlotte Baur Marion Beveridge Judy Garrett crown the queens. Refreshments on a long valentines table complete the event. Later, Family Tree program planned for March 1 at the high school auditorium by the Preston Band Parents association. Newell Stephens hosts a dinner and bridge gathering with notable guests and prize winners Isaac Jensen and Dr Rob Smith.

MIA Opera House J. N. Larson Kent Nelson Cupid Joyce Coburn Lenona Edgley Shirley Robinson Dora Gay Martin Alta Mathews Clarice Hendricks Beth Keller Charlene Hobbs Pauline Palmer Thrutte Carlotte Baur Marion Beveridge Judy Garrett Franklin County Preston Band Parents Association Newell Stephens South State Déan Jensen O. D. ‘Robinson Rob Smith J. E. Cushman Don Smith Jensen Mrs. Smith

Couple-Plans Wedding During Late Summer

Mr and Mrs George R Gambles of Swan Lake announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Harold Luke son of Mr and Mrs Harold V Luke of Burley Both Gambles and Luke attend Brigham Young University where Miss Gambles is finishing her junior year and secretary to the Idaho club Luke joins the Gamma Tau fraternity Plans for a wedding in late summer are being made Mrs Katie Chatterton returns from Salt Lake City after visiting her daughter and sons

George R. Gambles Swan Lake Barbara Harold Luke Harold V. Luke Burley Miss Gambles Mr. Luke Brigham. Young University Miss *Gambles Idaho Club Luke Gamma Tau

Intermountain horse shows outline 1948 49 plans

The report lists show dates and delegates for Box Elder Boise Salt Lake City Logan Blackfoot Malad Oneida Preston Stanton Hawkes Twin Falls and notes a joint Preston Preston event with Famous Night Rodeo. Reeves named association president Wheatley vice president Boyack secretary and a rule book update planned for 1949. Also announces a great granddaughter birth of Mrs Frances Engelhart's child.

Richards Warren Hyde Box Elder Malad Oneida J. Frank Henri Preston Intermountain Association Reeves Association Salt Lake City Intermountain Twin Falls

Dairyman Urges Adequate Winter Hay For Cows

Idaho extension dairy man G C Anderson warns many dairy cows fail to receive sufficient hay in winter and early spring. He prescribes about three pounds of hay per 100 pounds of live weight and says high quality roughage can reduce grain needs. He outlines grain guidelines by milk output and urges home grown grains and multiple daily feedings to boost roughage intake.

Idaho G. C. Anderson University of Idaho Anderson

Farmers Invited to See New Allis-Chalmers Equipment

Earl Nelson of Modern Farm Equipment opens his new building at 51 West Oneida Street inviting farmers to visit this weekend. He wants to show the Allis-Chalmers machinery now in stock before delivery and plans guided tours of the repair shop for interested growers.

Earl Nelson Oneida Street Modern Farm Equipment Company Allis-Chalmers Nelson Mr. Nelson

Hawkes Family Members Listed for Funeral Rites

Funeral services are set for Friday at 1 p.m. in the first ward chapel with Bishop Ernest Eberhard Jr. presiding. Relatives include Vera Keller Whitney Ann Cowley Venice Pratt Hawkes Charlotte Wray Harold Hawkes Ken Hawkes Clara D Morrison and others. Burial will follow at Preston Cemetery via Webb-Hendicks Mortuary.

Ing Brothers and Sisters Vera Keller Whitney Ann Cowley Venice Pratt Hawkes Salt Lake City Charlotte Wray Pocatello Harold P. Hawkes Magna Ken C. Hawkes New York Clara Dene Morrison Fairview First Ward Ernest Eberhard, Jr Rieads

Farm Loan Meeting Sets Noon Dinner at Courthouse

A farm loan meeting will feature a noon meal in the Franklin county courthouse basement. Willard M. Rees, regional NFLA land bank manager, will discuss the cooperative credit system and an association director will be elected to replace Levi Bodily whose term ends. holdovers include Leonard Nelson Albert E Moser A C Hull and Merlin T Whittle.

Ness Warr Franklin County Willard M. Rees The Land Bank NFLA Levi Bodily Leonard Nelson Merlin T. Whittle

Local Fish and Game Event Highlights Community Support

The fish game group sponsored ring tossing contests with live ducks as awards. Boy Scouts assisted by managing the fish ponds and the association conducted bingo games. Local companies provided food for the banquet. Officials extend appreciation for community cooperation.

Lin Fish and Game Association

Vaccination Drive Speeds Up In Franklin County Farms

The Franklin County Farm Bureau and extension service report rapid progress in a vaccination program. Dr Norman Howells Gaylord Larson and James Gittens vaccinated 131 heifers on 30 farms in one day, showing strong farmer cooperation and a plan to finish before spring work begins.

Franklin County Farm Bureau and Extension Service Farm Bureau Norman Howells Gaylord Larson James Gittens Larson

Preston High Mittman Prepare For Poky Test

Preston High Mittman and Indian sluggers face a highly regarded Pokatello squad at Nielsen gym in a stiff test. Poky comes in unbeaten and favored for the state title while Durwood Hull reports his team is healthy after a football injury and ready for the matchup. The boxers travel to Wyoming Friday to meet Aston high school and the return visit is set for February 27.

Iay Nng Nielsen Gym Pocatello High Redskins Poky Durwood Hull Wyoming Aston High School

West Side Pirates Defeat Downey In Close Boxing Meet

West Side Pirates beat Downey 5 to 4 with one draw in a tight boxing night. Edward Winward KOed Henson in the first round, Bert Jeo won on a third round stoppage, and Jensen lost a close decision to Tingey.

West Side Pirates Downey Edward Winward West Side Henson Bert Jeo Barger Jensen Tingey A. Ward Bloxham M. Weeks P. Davis Dick Henson Helmandollar E. Winward D. Holden L. Merrill D. Howell Paris R Fisher J. Harris R. Walker Brown B. Jee Barger. Tingey

Card of Thanks From Pinson Family

Card of Thanks extends appreciation to friends and relatives for kindness during recent bereavement. Signed Charles Pinson and family.

Charles Pinson

Preston Rotary hosts district governor Ted Wegener

Boise district governor Ted Wegener addressed the Preston club at a noon meeting and met with committee chairs in the evening. He spoke about Rotary work worldwide and conferences with officials from around the globe, praising Rotary’s backing of the United Nations as a peace-promoting method. He commended Preston Rotary for its large, strong membership.

Preston Rotarians Ted Wegener Boise Wegener Rotary United Nations Preston Club

Idaho hunters harvest twenty six thousand four hundred twelve animals

Idaho fish and game reports last fall yielded 26 412 game animals to sportsmen. Deer led the harvest with 18 895, mostly mule deer, while elk reached 6 544 and antelope 461 as authorities cite reduced permits and area controls versus prior years.

Idaho Fish and Game Departments

Idaho Big Game Harvest Sees Mixed 1947 Totals and 1948 Outlook

The report details elk numbers rising from 1946 levels to 5 445 as a six day Boise Valley Elmore area hunt produced 1 617 elk. Selway Locha elk harvest trimmed to 3 700 from 4 400, and the season was shortened with areas closed to protect game during bombardment. Bear and moose figures are noted as well as antelope hunts in Lost River counties with 461 of 555 permits resulting in meat and trophies. 1948 seasons to be set at a April fish and game commission meeting amid favorable winter wildlife conditions.

Boise, Valley Elmore Selway-Lochia Idaho Chin Panhandle Lost River Fish and Game Commission

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