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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1951

Page

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Pres ton Dentist Dr Samuel Evans Dies After Long Civic Life

Preston mourns Dr Samuel Evans a longtime dentist and community leader born August 30 1890 in Riverdale He served Preston city council two terms school board trustee 18 years and church bishopric member He practiced dentistry 34 years survived by widow three sons two daughters five grandchildren and siblings Funeral at Frank stake house Friday at 1 pm directed by Webb Mortuary

Riverdale Evans David Phillip Sarah Smith Evans Mar‘ried Ida. Egberton Logan Lds, Temple Preston High Samuel ‘Evans Sandpoint Grant Evans Wichita Neeley Gwendolyn’ Cole Preston St. Anthony Webb Mortuary Frank Stake House

Hubai rester boosts soil organic matter in Franklin County

Franklin County soils show 2 percent organic matter in tests, below the desired 3 percent. County agent Daniel Roberts recommends using Huban clover as a green manure crop with grains or peas, then plowing under after harvest to raise soil organic matter while avoiding harvest issues in irrigated grains.

Franklin Daniel Roberts Robertson Franklin Huban Roberts Idaho

Fisher Promoted to Pull Colonel at Yakota Air Base

Rossel reports Colonel Fisher receives promotion to pull Colonel and to serve as inspector general at Yakota Air Base Japan the largest air installation in the Far East. He has been in Japan since October 1949 with his wife Eleanor Yothers and two children.

Fisher U.S Yakota Japan Far -East Eleanor Yothers Orlando Fla Kelly Field Tex Randolph ‘Field West Point of the Air Hamilton Calif University of Idaho 487Th England Eighth’ ‘Air’ Force

District Scouters Roundtable Held at Franklin Stake House

The February roundtable in the Franklin stake house drew 28 scouters and five scouts. Unit leaders presented camping and camp equipment tips led by WoodrowsWinward who opened the meeting with troop 37 members. ReedsWinward Douglas Alder Larry Benson attended as Scouts. Adolph Jorgensen demonstrated methods for setting up camp and equipment. Robert Hull outlined explorer emergency service requirements and an emergency mobilization plan. Earl Nelson Milton Cutler discussed the explorer basketball tournament due around March. Monthly roundtables will feature unit leaders sharing food ideas to improve programs with March focusing on summer camping readiness. David E. Davis moderated and introduced participants.

Franklin Franklin Stake WoodrowsWinward 3 Wered Reeds Winward Douglas ’ Alder Larry Benson Boole Adolph Jorgensen Robert Hull Whitney Explorer Earl Nelson Milton Cutler David E. Davis

Attorney Praises Paper in Idaho Subscription Letter

Alfred C. Cordon of Pocatello writes a check for another year to the Preston Citizen praising the weekly newspaper. He says it brightens editors' days and wishes continued success in serving Preston and vicinity.

Alfred C Cordon Pocatello Preston Idaho

West Side High School Operetta Cast Photo

Four leads of the West Side high school operetta When the Moon Rises pose for a photograph before the production. The event is scheduled Monday and Tuesday next week in the gymnasium with limited seating. Audience members are urged to obtain tickets promptly. Pictured left to right: Beryl Sperry Edward Griffith Zeala Maughan Arlo Ward.

Beryl Sperry Edward Griffeth Zeala Maughan Arlo Ward Beth Patricia Maughan Rose Marie Dewey Olsen Beth Had Land

New Society Editor Takes Post At The Preston Citizen

Miss Rosemary Cloward of Mt Pleasant Utah arrived Saturday to begin duties as society editor and office assistant for The Preston Citizen. She replaces Miss Phyllis Booker who resigned to move to California after two and a half years. Cloward attended Snow College at Ephraim but wishes to return to newspaper work. She will work under difficulties as she adjusts and welcomes cooperation. items may be telephoned to No. 78.

Rosemary, Cloward The New Ephraim

Local Leaders Receive Cancer Society Training Certificates

Franklin county attendees at the Sixth annual American Cancer Society training session in Idaho Falls included Mrs. Russell Crout, county commander, and officers Mrs. H B Allen, Mrs. Leo Buttars, Mrs. Deward Gambles, and Mrs. Ernest Britenbeker. Dr. O R Cutler earned ten years of service. five years went to Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Buttars, W H Simmons, and Mahalia Jensen.

American Cancer Society Idaho Falls Franklin County Russell Croutkett Franklin H. B. Allen Leo Buttars Deward Gambles Ernest Britenbeker Ounty R. Cutler H. B

Founders Day PTA Observed At Local High School

The annual Founders Day program, sponsored by three PTA units, will be held Monday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. J Clifford Vorsgren and Carli Nelsen will review state education recommendations for school legislation. An acrostic, presentation, and music will follow with refreshments served.

J. Clifford Vorsgren Carli Nelsen State Board of Education Législs von Vlighs Frank? Jones Melvin Burrup

Preston Chamber Announces Washington Birthday Holiday Closures

The Preston chamber of commerce announces all retail establishments will be closed all day next Thursday in observance of Washingtons birthday. This is the final holiday on the 1950 printed schedule. a new list for 1951 will be published soon.

Preston Washington Chamber’ of Commerce Shierven Chamber Lst

Local Man Murray Mortensen Injured in Preston Collision

Sheriff reports Murray Mortensen was hospitalized with possible internal injuries after a westbound crash between Fairfield and Whitney. Mrs Ruth B Rawlins of Preston and her two sons were also hospitalized but released after examination.

Murray Mortensen Preston Stl, Co Lee Hansen Atsan verascHou Mortensen West Fairview Whitney Ruth B. Rawlins

Lieutenant Colonel Hull Promoted From Major

Lt Colonel Hull, son of Mr and Mrs A Ci Hull of Whitney, promoted from major to lieutenant colonel. West Point graduate class of 1989, artillery officer, stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma, former Pacific theater veteran with occupation forces in Yokohama, recently completed artillery officers advanced course at Port Sill for a field artillery unit commander assignment.

Keith’ Yu A. Ci-Hull Whitney Eutenanteolonel An. Vartillery West Point Hullv Fort Si1l Okla Pacific Yokoshama Hull Pat i Sill Flela Unitc

Unbeaten MER Tournament Teams Schedule Tight

Seven teams remain undefeated in the MER Tournament amid dense action this week. Thursday features Fourth Ward versus Clit on at 8 p.m. Glendale faces Riverdale at 9 p.m. On Friday Oxford meets Treasureton at 8 p.m. Dayton plays Winder at 0 p.m. Last week’s results showed Dayton over Treasureton, Winder over Mink Creek, and Third Ward over Seventh.

Dayton Winder Ward iOnesda Fourth Ward Ain Treasureton Mink’ Creek

West Side Defeats Indians in Pocatello Clash

Preston Indians lost in a confusing 62 62/64 point game at Pocatello amid referees overturning a last second shot. Bob Fulton led Preston with near 30 points as West Side upset the locals 36 32 in the curtain-raiser.

West Side Pocatello Preston Indians Salt Lake ‘Tribune Eclores Bob Fulton Iéa Davis Wes Charles J Gzia Aiaa Kelas Eighi Isaac Crawford Conde Pocatellos Preston“Indians Pirates of West ‘Side West Siders Pirate Bre Loptiton Chéa Sblroy BieDesine Rupert Abbie Uriguen

Local Electrical Group Names New President After Reorganization

After a recent reorganization the Cache Valley chapter of the Intermountain Electrical Association elected Cyril Lewis of Richmond as president. Proprietors and executives from Rich- mond and nearby cities include Cyril Lewis of Cyrus Lewist appliances Co and W E Dunbar of Preston Power & Light Co as secretary. Further details list William Shaw of Sears Roebuck Co Logan and Ernest Briten beker of Ern's Appliance as part of the new leadership.

Bas Jensen Preston Cache “Valley Intermountain Electrical Assa Jensen Western ee _Rosiing Wagene Elwood Cyril Lewis Richmond Cyrus Lewist Appliances ‘Co W. E. Dunbar

West Side High announces Sweetheart ball candidates

West Side senior class selects five candidates for queen Orthea Cox Delorus Kendall Joan Lemmon Debra Winward and five candidates for king Blair Henderson Gaylord Merrill Jack Moser Waldo Talbot. The penny vote election will decide the winners crowned at the Sweetheart ball February 1 in the West Side gym Dayton under adviser Roger Greenwood.

King West Side Gymnasium Dayton Roger~Greenwood

Scouts Mobilize in Preston Clothing Drive Parade

Franklin county scouts held a Saturday event in Preston to report on the clothing drive. A parade of packed clothing moved through streets led by flags and a West Side high pep band. LDS bishops and ward leaders attended a luncheon sponsored by Preston chamber of commerce before a victory rally.

Franklin’ County Preston Seach Scou West Side High Lott Viehweg Albert Moser Saoid Mt. i “Pats Ict Wisary Davis District Cazaning and Activities Committee

Franklin County 4-H Leaders and Parents Meeting Set

Gibson Owen, chairman of the Franklin county 4-H club committee, announces the annual leaders and parents meeting for Monday evening February 26 at 8 p.m. in the courthouse basement. The session will plan the 1951 season activities and elect officers. all parents and leaders are invited to attend.

Owen, Gibson Franklin County

West Side High Stages Operetta When the Moon Rises

West Side high school presents the operetta When the Moon Rises with four leading roles. Special help includes DeLamar Palmer for dramatics, Mrs Gwen Modges for costumes, Mrs Bert Reese for scenery, and dancing assistance.

Talbot West Side High School

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