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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1945

Page

8

Saturday Night Wrestling Bouts Thrill Spectators

The Preston Lions club sponsored a wrestling show with headliners Davis versus Hullinger and Chief Thunderbird against Floyd Hansen. Hansen upset Thunderbird in two of three falls as fans cheered and even helped count during the finish. Local rivals Alma Morrison and Glen Nelson won two straight falls, and Danny Savich was absent due to military duties. The Lions plan more bouts with promoter Jim Downing bringing top women wrestlers later.

Preston Lions Club Davis Hullinger U S Camp Kearns Chief Thunderbird Floyd Hansen Chatterton Hansen Alma Morrison Glen Nelson Nelson Morrison Danny Savich Uncle Sam Lions Club Jim Downing Preston

Weston Prevails In A See-Saw Game With Preston

The Weston team edged Preston 34 to 33 in a January Wednesday meeting that needed an extra period. Weston led 12 to 12 at both halves and pulled away late. the rematch on Thursday at Weston resulted in a 30-21 Weston win with top scorers Panter 12 and Chorles 9 for Preston.

Weston Preston Indians Weston—Panter Neuenswander Goodsell Coburn L Griffeths Preston—Chorles Condie Bennett Oliverson Keller Garrett Anderson

OPA Revises Ration Stamp Timetable

The Office of Price Administration announced a revised ration stamp timetable for red and blue stamps and sugar stamps 34 and 35. The schedule sets validity windows from December to June across multiple stamp groups to prevent backlogs and smooth purchases. Officials say overlapping blocks give consumers planning time and prevent rushes.

OPA Washington

Lelawala Opera Cast Promises Strong Year

The opera Lelawala features Mary Jane Hanay as Lelawala with a large cast including Dallas Keller Captain Bliss and Major Wallace. An annual stock and merchandise survey forms inventory pad note appears, urging inquiries at Citizen for ready to use tabular forms.

Morpetopah Karl Johnson Shungela Rooul Wheeler Major Wallace Brent Nash Lord Tatler Junior Christensen Hintola Roma Smith Wokomis Cecil Lloyd Wacootay Tom Merrill Wavlulu Blair Gibbons Sowanz Reed Hawkes Napnee Marian Smith

Scouts Award Recipients Across Multiple Troops

During Anniversary Week many eagle awards were granted. Scouts from Troop 52 Linrose ward Raymond Hobbs and Robert Sparrow lead with multiple merit badges fromBeef Production to Animal Industry. Other honored units include Troop 398 Weston Myron Fennesbeck and LaDell Tingey among many listed. notable eagle recognitions span Troops 39 Weston, 8 Logan, and Post 117 Hyde.

Tenderfoot Boyd Davis Jack Nash Victor Nash Raymond Hobbs Robert Sparrow Keith Morgan Paul Fennesbeck LaMont Archibald Alton Buttars Evan Koller Clair Osen Harry Lemmon Therval] Campbell Lynn Neuenswander Keith Buttars Clair Olsen Lynn Netlenswander Larry Dahle Barry Thompson Farrell Nielsen Arlo Campbell Boyd Crane Billy Crane DeLoy Keller Vaughn Larson Troop Weston Idaho Carroll Whitney Reed Griffiths Farrell Simpson LaVor Neuenswander Wroop Logan 7Th Ward Joe Clayton Keith Harsen Doyle Peck John Montrose John Nelson Bud Paul Madison ‘Morrell Post Hyde

Eagle Palms Awarded to Local Scouting Group Members

Park Utah honors Weldon Perkey Owen Miller Charles Hyde and Wayne Miller with Eagle Palms. Also awarded Eagle Palms to Vaughan Larsen assistant scoutmaster Troop 45 Mink Creek Phillip Flammer Troop 8 Logan 7th ward and Sgt Reed C Richardson scoutmaster Troop 12 Logan 10th ward.

Indians Edge Malad Dragons in Friday Basketball clash

The Indians beat the Dragons of Malad on Friday night in the gym. Bill Choules starred with eight field goals and four free throws while Malad played with a weakened roster and limited substitutes.

Dragons Malad Bill Choules Fort Douglas Malad— Jones D. Thomas Edwards Williams G. Thomas Gifford Preston— Choules Henderson Condie Bennett Oliverson Keller Swainston Anderson

Pep Club Plans Assembly and Sweetheart Ball

The Pep Club prepares an assembly for Wednesday and a Sweetheart Ball for Friday night. The group has a years long reputation for high quality programs and the girls express pride in their work.

Sweetheart of Preston High Dance Crowned Friday

Joyce Keller chairs a Friday informal dance to crown the Sweetheart of Preston High. Weeklong events include candidate nominations and voting with the final on Friday. Melolee orchestra provides music. Nelda Archibald directs the event.

Joyce Keller Preston High Melolee Orchestra Nelda Archibald

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