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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
9
Logan temple recorder Nolan Olsen will speak at the Sacrament meeting in the third ward Sunday evening. The program begins at 7 30 PM with special musical numbers and is directed by Keith Campbell. The public is invited to attend.
The article lists ward by ward donations with amounts and donors including Mrs Harvey Rasmussen Mrs Owen Gibson and Mr Henry Mockli across seven wards and towns such as Riverdale Thatcher Treasureton Weston and Whitney. It notes Herman Richards as special events chairman Homer Johnson led special gifts and Gaylord Larson headed the education committee.
A local finance committee and Cache valley council representatives met at the start of the week to discuss fund use for the program. Attendees included Franklin D. Richards council finance chairman Preston Pond scout executive Jim Gwilliam field executive Dr L V Merrill district chairman and A G Carlson local district vice chairman.
Dan Swainston of the state board of barber examiners will drive to Pocatello Wednesday for state barber examinations. Local applicants may ride with him to take the tests. Statistics indicate passengers sharing a car with the driver suffer 82 percent of auto accident injuries.
Pocatello boxers defeated Preston high school by 10 to 3 last Thursday night with two draws. Richard Alder of Preston beat Bob Ames of Pocatello in 116 120 pounds by unanimous decision. Lyle Cole defeated Russell Lundgren of Pocatello in 126 130 pounds by split decision. Draws included Ralph Gilbert versus Jack Gray and Bryce Jensen versus Richard Gutenberg. Other results feature Tommy McDevitt and Jay Hunter winning for Pocatello in light classes and Jimmy Anderson and Jim Driever triumphs for Pocatello in higher weights. Kenneth Kenner prevailed for Preston in heavyweight.
The document itemizes city expenditures by department including appropriations for Council, office, clerk, treasurer, attorney, health, judge, jail, and police. It lists park, restrooms, meters, sewer, street lights, garbage, library, recreation, and bond payments including refunding issues 1935 and 1938, coupons, and a sewer project survey totaling sums around seven figures.
Idaho 4-H clubs renew pledge to enlarge home garden efforts under the national garden program begun in 1942. Extension service directs the program with cost tracking and disease control, aiming to exhibit produce at fairs and win county and state awards including trips to Chicago and eight $300 scholarships.
University of Idaho agronomist Karl H. Klages warns freezing silage is often avoidable. Keep surface level with a slight outer edge, slope toward corners to cool faster, and pull silage away from walls to reduce frosted amounts.
Riverdale ward members plan a reunion next Tuesday with a program at Ilam and a banquet to follow. A dance will be held in the recreation hall in the evening. Earlier, on Monday, grade school children will be entertained at a banquet and dance, weather permitting.
We thank everyone for kindness during memorial services for our son and brother Eugene Packer. Special thanks for attending the service and the road patrol for clearing roads and cemetery. Mr and Mrs Milton M Packer and family.
Parents with students at Preston schools and others are invited to hear Dr. Ethelyn Greaves dean of home economics at USAC speak on teeth and nutrition. The Feb 25 talk will start at 4 p.m. at the Jefferson school building in Preston, invited by the Jefferson PTA.
Preston Lions Club dinner meeting discussed sight conservation with Harold Swift speaking and Gene Dunbar presenting slides. Guests included Mrs Myrtle Woodward Mrs Ada Chatterton and Mrs Lucille Clark who performed vocal selections with Carol Goaslind on piano, and special guests Richard Magleby and Lyman Sparks.
Ellen Parkinson died aged after a long life dating to early town days and wed William C. Parkinson on December 12 1878. She leaves 3 sons and 4 daughters and many grandchildren. funeral services were held Monday noon at Wasatch Lawn cemetery with burial there.
Two front showcases and new asphalt tile refresh entrances. Interior repapered and painted with added fluorescent lighting. T C Merrill plans more fixtures while O P Skaggs store installs a new check stand and replaces displays. American Foods adds refrigerated vegetable showcase and full lighting upgrade across the store. Fluorescent rows run from front to back on north and south sides.
Notice to creditors in Franklin County Idaho. Letters of Administration issued to George W. Fredrickson. All claims must be filed with vouchers to the Administrator at Weston Idaho within four months from first publication or be barred. Dated February 18 1949. Attorneys P M Condie Preston Idaho.
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