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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1957

Page

12

Rites Held Saturday for Minnie Struve in Preston Ward

Minnie Struve funeral was conducted Saturday in the Preston second ward chapel under Bishop Arland Sharp. Rites included music by Laurena Benson and Virginia Cherrington, with speakers Stella Paton L B Hansen and E A Jensen. Pallbearers were Carl Brostrom Peter Jorgensen A C Hansen Von Hansen and Hans Hansen at Preston Cemetery.

Preston Second Ward Arland Sharp Larry Hobbs Laurena Benson Virginia Cherrington Parley Shaffer Galilee Loyal Hansen Elda Carlson Stella, Paton L. BE. Hansen E. A. Jensen Howard Hall

AAUW Meeting Highlights Education and Study Groups

The American Association of University Women met Friday night at the Utah Power and Light Co auditorium with Educational chairwoman Ella Hull and international relations chair Bonnie Pack in charge. Ernest Eberhard Jr spoke on history and values of education. hostesses were Laurena Benson and Marguerite Ainscough. Carrie Knudson study group met Wednesday with Nancy Greaves reading and J Clifton Forsgren teaching early town and country governments of New England. The Preston group, led by Veda Millar and Terese Smith, had 33 members in attendance with music directed by Viola Alder.

American Association of University Women Utah Carrie Knudson Preston Nancy Greaves New England States J. Clifford Forsgren Veda Millar Terese Smith Viola Alder Kriudson Louise Shumway

Carnival Theme Graces Fine Arts Club Birthday Party

Fine Arts club members held a Monday night birthday party at Mrs. Gertie Webb home. Committee members included Mrs. Roma Hawkes Mrs. Eda Smith Mrs. Gertie Webb and Mrs. Ruth Goff. Attendants featured fortune teller snake charmer midget act and a circus band. A huge birthday cake topped with a miniature merry go round wowed guests. Twenty four members attended.

Gertie Webb Roma Hawkes Eda Smith Ruth Goff Donna Noyes Fortine “Teller Snake Charmer

Founders Day P T A Meeting Set for Feb 18

A joint Founders Day P T A meeting is scheduled for Monday February 18 at 8 P M in the high school. Dr E A Jacobson will speak and show a film. he spoke at last year’s meeting and many people want him back. Mrs Bowman of Central school will perform a musical number and all are invited.

E. A.“Jacobson

Rites Held Saturday for Packer Infant

Services were held at Webb Mortuary for Molly Ora Packer daughter of Marve and Dorothy Hansen Packer. Bishop Rex S. Packer of the Riverdale ward conducted the program. Burial followed in the Riverdale cemetery family lot.

Webb Mortuary Molly Ora Packer Marve Dorothy Hansen Packer Rex S. Packer Riverdale Riverdale Cemetery

Calpar Officials Attend Annual Research Conference

Three California Packing Corp. officials attended the companys annual agricultural research conference in San Francisco. The team includes Warren Hagen man assistant division agricultural superintendent Lynn Anderson assistant division chemist and Jay Boss division agricultural research director. Calpari coordinates extensive research across the midwest Atlantic coast region southeast Texas mountain states Pacific coast Hawaii and the Philippines to aid thousands of growers reduce costs and improve quality and production of canning crops.

California Packing Corp San Francisco Warren Hageman Colorado School of Mines San Jose State College Lynn Anderson Ham Young University Jay Boss Utah State Agricultural College Logan Calpari Midwest Atlantic Coast Region Texas Mountain States Pacific Coast Hawaii Philippines California

Capital Report Summary on Beer Tax and Legislation

The report notes the beer tax failed 44 to 14 in the House as Allied Civic Forces push for reform and a new tax bill. It covers the ACF fight over an Idaho Challenge article about liquor lobbying in 1955 led by Thane McAllister, calls for a grand jur y probe, and a demand for an apology that remained unanswered. It also mentions Molyneaux’s proposed property exemption up to 3200 dollars, a state racing commission bill stalled by committee, and discussions on veteran welfare reform and lawmakers pay.

Revenue and Taxation Committee ACF House Idaho Challenge Thane McAllister Idaho Bar and Tavern Assa McAllister Association Harry Kessler Challenge Molyneaux Moflyneaux Robert Doolittle Bonner Senate Veterans’ Welfare Commission American Legion Supreme Court Boise Chamber of Commerce Joint House Senate Public Health Committee State Board of Health L. J

Closing Dates Set for Franklin County Soil Bank Signups

Franklin county ASC chair Von R Atkinson announced deadlines for acreage reserve and conservation reserve agreements. Signing closes March 8 for acreage reserve and March 15 for conservation reserve. About 146 agreements covering 5745 wheat acres and 148686.22 dollars in maximum payments were recorded in 1957. Meetings will be held across the county to explain rules.

Soil Bank von R. Atkinson Franklin County ASC Atkinson

Governor Announces State Health Operations Review Plan

The governor said a management survey of state health operations and institutions is pending a report. A second survey, for the state highway department, will be conducted with the concurrence of the state highway board.

Senator Heath letter urges education aid without sales tax

Thomas Heath, senator from Franklin county and Senate minority leader, argues for minimum education appropriation to aid common schools without imposing a sales tax Idaho voters have previously rejected. asks for wide circulation of the letter.

Idaho Thomas Heath Franklin County Senate

Idaho Sugar Beet Acreage Allotment Increased Again

Senator Henry Dworshak reports a second 1957 increase in Idaho sugar beet acreage to 89,367 acres, up 9,313 from last year, as USDA raised the national sugar consumption estimate to 8,000,000 tons. Dworshak pressed officials after November 30 estimates, noting the sugar act’s 55 percent share for domestic producers beyond 8,350,000 tons.

Idaho Henry Dworshak United States Department of Agriculture Dworshak Agriculture Department Department of Agriculture Benson

County ASC Office Offer for Program Details

Interested individuals may obtain further details by contacting personnel at the county ASC office.

ASC

James R B Hansen Dies in Weston Utah Veteran and Station Owner

James RB Hansen 60 died suddenly in Weston on Sunday. Born March 21 1896 in Brigham City Utah he married Louise in Provo and in the Logan temple. He lived in Weston 31 years operated a service station and was a World War I veteran. Survives include wife sixte en children and two sisters. Funeral was held Wednesday at Weston ward chapel with burial in Weston cemetery under Webb Mortuary Preston.

Nev Glen R. Hansen Las Vegas Dean Anderson Nibley Utah Ruth . Williams oOgden Lois Hansen Noa David Faye Glade Weston Nora Olsen Weston Laoindd Bradford Corrine Weston Ward Weston _ cemetery Webb i Mortuary Preston

Mrs Mabel Winn Former Resident Dies at 53

Mrs Mabel Winn a former Preston resident died at her Eagle Idaho home after a lengthy illness She was born July 29 1903 in Preston and moved to Eagle in 1949 Survived by husband Heber Winn daughter Radia Johnson six brothers and four sisters and many relatives Funeral services were held in Meridian then Preston burial at Preston Cemetery

Preston Eagle Heber Winn Radia Johnson Idivalé Utah Leo Mecham Soda Springs Irel Mecham West_Jordan Chfford Harold Mecham Clara Rainsden Idaho Falls Bernice Mecham Beth Christensen Pocatello Delbert Mecham Ogden Donald Mecham Logan Ada W Nielsen Clearfield Ona Johnson Roy Winti Virginia Third Ward Rachael Porter Dup Meridian Alfred Kern Brian Mecham

Classifieds on the Preston Citizen ad page urge buying or selling

A Prescott style classified notice highlights opportunities to buy or sell items on the PRES TON CITIZEN page. The ad emphasizes simple listings and local exchange, inviting readers to place or respond to notices.

Preston Citizen

Wheat Acreage Protections Outlined by ASC Committee

Franklin county farmers are advised of two methods under public law 540 to preserve wheat acreage. First, if planted wheat is below farm allotment, the entire allotment may be used for future allotments with a June 1 1957 notification. Second, acreage can be released and reapportioned like the 1955 program, with March 15 1957 filing and April 1 reapportionment. Atkinson, county ASC chair, notes protection for those releasing acres.

Franklin‘ County von R. Atkinson Franklin County ASC Atkinson

THE PRESTON CITIZEN No 8 NEWS ITEM SUMMARY

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Minnie ‘Strave David Beckstead Lloyd Becksteads Melvin . Westerberg Fine Arts LO Pine Dup Elmo Keller Lettie Condie Lucy Hendricks Jennie Weaver Africa Norene Warr Ella Hammond Campbell Central Packer John Deere Tractors Nebraska John Deere Tractor John Deere John Deere Thactors New Power & Economy Records North ‘State Calpar Capital Report Senator Heath Paris Ern’s Appliance & Sport Shop James RB. Hansen Mabel Winn ASC. Committee New ‘Sylvania Griffiths Electric Dayton Trousseau THE
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