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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1951
Page
11
In police court this week Conrad Hollingsworth paid a $10 fine on intoxication. George W. Swan of Kaysville Utah paid $13 for speeding. Donald Webb of Franklin was assessed a $15 fine for intoxication.
Mrs Glenn Jensen reviewed the book Virginia Reel for Pickwick club members. After the review, hostess Mrs Leo Palmer served a light salad to 21 club members.
The West Side Pirates won 51-50 at Blackfoot to rise in fifth district standings after upsetting Preston Indians last Friday. McDermott scored 15, Henderson 12, Bailey 8, Hellman 7, Fisher 6, Howell 3. Richards and Hemming led Blackfoot with 14 each. JV fell 38-48 to Blackfoot seconds.
Dr. R. L. Smith and W. Paul Merrill addressed Scouts gathering backing from business leaders. Chamber of Commerce leadership welcomed the group as the district advisor outlined next steps for youth civic engagement and service projects.
A community clothing drive by Cache Valley council volunteers yielded two railroad carloads of clean garments. An un-worn men's suit and a complete women's outfit were among the standout donations. Darrald Watkins announced the tally and thanked donors and scouters for exceeding the quota. Five Explorer post 13 members advanced to ranger rank at the executive board meeting.
County Agent Daniel Roberts announces a new Warfarin based rat bait from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. It is a ready to use corn meal and vegetable oil mix sold at Utah Poultry facilities and the county office in Preston. The bait is odorless and tasteless, requires continuous use, and should be paired with cleanup and baiting to control rats on farms and in brooder houses.
Franklin ward holds its annual reunion on Thursday February 22 with an afternoon children’s program at noon and an adult program at 6 p.m. including dinner followed by an 8 o’clock program and a dance to close the evening. Former residents are especially invited.
Citizens bring discarded trees to a vacant lot for a communal bonfire attracting large crowds. The Kiwanis club serves food and drinks as more than 500 youngsters are treated to toasted s toast and buns in celebration.
University of Idaho recommends chemical treatment and good range management to control halogeton, a weed harming livestock in several southern Idaho counties. Contact information for news tips is provided as No. 8.
The camping and activities committee of the district acted as master of ceremonies. O. D. Robinson, district commissioner, arranged the luncheon with the chamber of commerce. As a climax, mobilization participants were admitted to local theaters at children's prices.
In a high school game the locals led 12-12 at the first quarter, trailed 29-25 at halftime, and moved to a 51-49 edge by the end of the third. The junior varsity added an overtime 40-36 win over the Pocatello seconds.
Ernest R. Lee of Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. Logan and Virgil L. Ferrin of Crystal Furniture Co. Logan serve on the board of directors of the electrical group. The association includes appliance dealers manufacturers jobbers and utilities in the intermountain area and is affiliated with national organizations.
A Founders Day tribute will honor past P-TA presidents who will be special guests for the evening. The meeting is open to the public.
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