Five Mile flood dam fails to flood area tests local dam
Franklin county's Five Mile flood control dam built in 1952 faced its first real stress as runoff from Dayton and upstream lands poured in. Inspectors found damage to rip rap, some reshaping needed, and reduced outflow to protect the structure. Dam proved its value protecting overpasses and county bridges.
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Five Mile
Franklin County
Dayton
Five Mile Committee
Daniel Roberts
The
Five
Deep Creek
West
Cache Canal
Bear River
Roberts
Heart Fund Drive Under Way Across Franklin County
Community chairmen lead a Franklin county heart fund drive designated for February as heart month and extending to heart Sunday February 25. Weldon A. Nash announces ward chairmen for Franklin stake and Alfred Kern lists ward chairmen for Oneida stake with names and wards.
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Franklin County
Heart
Weldon A. Nash
Franklin Stake
Werd
Ivan Rasmussen
William Shumway
Eighth Ward
Paul Woodward
Franklin
Kenneth Porter
Whitney
Marjory Knapp
Mapleton
Arland Purser
Elmo Beckstead
Preston Sixth
Dallas Gilbert
Fairview
Paul Nash
Linrose
Jack King
Weston
Ralph Porter
Alfred Kern
Oneida
Fred Gregerson
Banida
Leon G. Nuffer
Dayton
Delbert Keller
Mink Creek
Howard Henderson
Oxford-Clifton
Lorenzo Jones
Preston
Norman Stegle
Glen Swann
Lloyd Forsgren
Riverdale
Melvin Kirby
Treasureton
Carl Bennett
Winder
Golf Club Eats Fun On Tap for Friday
A Preston Golf and Country Club event invites families this Friday evening in the courthouse social hall. Food and prizes start at 5 30 and run to 10 p m with bingo darts a fishing pond and entertainment by the Catalinas. Tickets at the door or from Mrs Glenn Godfrey or Mrs R G Cranney.
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Golf Club
Preston Golf and Country Club
Glenn Godfrey
R. G. Cranney
Preston High Plans Sweetheart Ball and Assembly
The Preston High School pep club and pep band sponsor a sweetheart ball Friday at 8 30 in the high gym. Dress is vest dress. A Valentine assembly follows Thursday at 11 am. Sweetheart candidates are Virginia Poole Dianne Jensen and Kaye Anderson. The pep band will perform.
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Preston High School
Preston High
Virginia Poole
Dianne Jensen
Kaye Anderson
Preston Highs Third Straight Win Over Malad Dragons
Preston High School defeated Malad 51 to 42 to extend its league winning streak to three. Richard McFadden led Preston with 16 points, while LaBall Kent scored 16 for Malad. The Indians face Blackfoot on Wednesday and Montpelier on Saturday with games at 4:30, 6:30, and 8.
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Preston High School
Dragons
Indians
Pees
Preston
Malach
Malad
Richard McFadden
LaBall Kent
Owen Cherrington
Moser
Benson
Rasmussen
Olsen
South
Blaisdale
Archibald
Preston Implement Co. Readies John Deere Day
Preston Implement Co announces John Deere Day with George Gobel as host and Uncle Henry role. The event features film segments on tractor testing, haying systems, farmer dealer partnerships, and a showcase of 1962 John Deere tractors and equipment.
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Preston Implement Co
George Gobel
Arnold Sant
Lee Bergquist
Uncle Henry
Gobel
Ance
John Deere
Carcass Sheep and Lamb School Planned in Cache Valley
Franklin county wool growers sponsor a two day lamb and mutton school at Cache Valley Auction Co, Knudson Packing Co, Preston Elks Lodge and Franklin county courthouse on Feb 22 and 23. Leaders include J R Meek Wade Wells and Dr Leon E Orme with demonstrations on wool yield grading and lamb weights. A no host roast lamb dinner will be served and tax spending reports discussed.
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Franklin County
Cache Valley Auction Co
Wade Wells
University of Idaho, Boise
Leon E. Orme
Animal Science
University At
Moscow
A. K. Kuttler
Idaho Sheep Inspection Service
Mel Claar
Idaho Wool, Growers Assn
Idaho Wool Growers
Eos Lodge
Wells
Kenneth
Westfall
Ideho
The
Polks
South Fackle high school musical earns praise and awards
Local audience fills capacity as the South Fackle high school production, Lyle Shipley’s 20th musical, receives widespread praise. The article lauds student performers and the staff, notes travel updates from Phil and Roberta West, and shares praise for A. W. Naegle and Richard Hendricks. It also comments on federal education funding debates and mentions Marie Lindhardt’s move to Ogden.
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South Fackle
Lyle Shipley
New Legion Manual Arrives for Idaho Post Service Officer
Howard Johnson, Preston American Legion service officer, received the 1962 post service officer manual from state headquarters and will assist veterans widows and orphans with claims. Ned Hutchins notes rights and benefits for National Guard and reserve members called to active duty last fall. The Legion has a service officer in each of its 95 Idaho posts and accredited officers in VA hospitals and at national HQ. Preston post meets the second and fourth Thursdays at 8 p.m. at the Legion hall. all eligible veterans are invited.
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Howard Johnson
Preston Post
American Legion
Ned Hutchins
Hutchins
Johnson
National Guard
Idaho
Legion
Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C
Preston
Legion Hall
Wheat Growers To Meet Friday Annual Session
Wheat Growers of Franklin County Inc will hold its annual meeting Friday at 1 30 p m in their house Evan Koller president announces Reports will cover 1962 wheat stabilization and feed grain programs Idaho Wheat Commission projects and activities and a business meeting and officer elections Harold West Idaho Wheat Commission administrator Boise will report on commission activities Eldon R Johnston ASC office manager will explain wheat and feed grain program provisions All grain producers are invited to participate in discussion on sign up dates diversion acres payment rates over planting permitted uses and planning implications for farms
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Wheat Growers of
Franklin County, Inc
Evan Koller
Wheat Growers’ Organization
Idaho Wheat Commission
Harold West
Boise
Eldon R. Johnston
ASC
Mr. Keller
Canning Crops Growers Meeting Planned in Franklin County
Franklin county will host a 4 canning crops meeting next Tuesday at 1 30 p m in the county courthouse social hall. Dr Alvin Hamson of Utah State University will discuss selective weed control fertilizer placement and cultural practices. Darrell Larsen of the University of Idaho will speak on proper irrigation of canning crops. County Agent DeVere Tovey and LaVor Doney invite all growers and interested parties.
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Franklin County
DeVere Tovey
LaVor Doney
Canning Crops Growers’ Association
Alvin Hamson
Utah State University
Darrell Larsen
University of Idaho
Doney
Floods Hit Franklin County Causing Heavy Losses
Heavy rain for seven days caused thousands of dollars in damage across Franklin county. Flooded yards homes basements canal banks gouged grain fields and created lakes throughout the county threatening ice clogged canals and reservoirs.
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Franklin County
Ronald Palmer
North Highway
Pocatella
Bancroft
Totel
Accouing
Co. M. Crabtree
Riverdale
Twin Lakes
Sprouse-Reitz Promotes National Brand Sweepstakes
Sprouse-Reitz Co of Preston joins a nationwide variety store sweepstakes Festival promoting Famous Brands with a two week Paris trip for two and 200 prizes worth 20000 dollars. Entry blanks are free at the store and no purchase is required. The promotion is coordinated to present a unified image across 8000 stores.
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Sprouse-Reitz Co
Preston
Paris
Charles W. Peterson
Sprouse-Beltz
Lsts
Variety Store
Peterson
Variety Stores
Foatdredy
Chain Store Age Magazine
Genera Electric
Ponds
Woodbury
Gillette
Johnson & Johnson
Griffin ‘Shoe Polish
Ronson
Scripto
Wearever
Parker Games
Pyrex
Recreation plans start summer activities in Preston
The Preston city recreation committee outlines bigger and better summer programs for Preston and nearby towns. Anyone interested in teaching swimming should contact Eph Johnson at 852-1773.
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Preston City
Preston
Eph Johnson
USA and ISC Fresh Squads Duel Saturday Night at Preston High
The USU Ramblers and ISC Yearlings meet Saturday at 8 p.m. in Preston High’s gym for the second of three freshman showdowns. Notable players include Ramblers’ Wayne Estes and Mike Murray and Yearlings’ DeWayne Cruse, Ken Brinhall, and Randy Harris, with roots in Montana, Idaho, and Indiana.
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USA
ISC
USU Ramblers
Preston High School
Logan
Ramblers
DeWayne Cruse
Mountain Horse
Avera
Ken’Brin
Hall
Randy Harris
Pocatello
Sacen
Rupert
Deves Wilhienma
Ken Leland
Helena
Mont
Bob’ Smith
Wayne Estes
Anaconda
Larry Angle
Rushville
Ind
Joe Warfel
Columbus
Mike Murray
Ralph Hanson
Malad
Rambler
Evan
Preston
Sorenson
Idaho
Fron
Indians
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KY 5
Terrance Rattigan
Utah State University Theatre
Lyric Theatre
Julie Hammond
Jon Cranney
England
Blackfoot
Broncos
Montpelier
USU
Preston- Montpelier
Ar An
Phil
Roberta West
Roberta
Merida
Yucatan
Chichen
Itzamal
Thighas
Uxen
Mexico
Cuba
Moray
A. W., Naegle
Bonneville County
Richard Hendricks
Mr. Neagle
PTA
Washington
Arte Lindhardt
Marie
Standard-Examiner
Ogden
Ipsa
A. Poweraince
New Legion
Gary Rawlings
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