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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1950

Page

12

Perkins Rites Held Friday in Dayton Ward Chapel

Funeral services for Rulon Callen Perkins were held Friday at 1 PM in the Dayton ward chapel. Glenn Bingham conducted with Thurman Griffettis Tad Amr Hansen on violin and Ann Hansen at organ. Burial followed in Dayton Cemetery with American Legion honors. Mr and Mrs Luther Boyd and Mr and Mrs Virgil Knudson traveled to California for a two week visit.

Dayton Ward Rulon Callen Perkins Glenn* Bingham Thurman Griffettis Tad Amr Hansen Dayton James’ ‘Phillips Preston’ Post 34 The American Legion Luther. Boyd Virgil Knudson California

Trained Diesel Mechanics Wanted in U S and Abroad

Classified notice seeks skilled diesel and heavy equipment mechanics for positions in the United States and overseas. Training offered with free placement advisory. applicants indicate desired roles such as operator service man diesel engine portsman and service manager. box address provided.

Diesel, Tractor & Heavy Equipment Division Tractor Diesel

Births Recorded in Preston and Nearby Areas

Mr. and Mrs Raymond Nielson Preston girl born Jan 29. Mr and Mrs Don Pinson Perston boy born Jan 25. Mr and Mrs Delvid Roholt Preston girl born Jan 31. Mr and Mrs Ray Winward Whitney girl born Feb 1. Mr and Mrs Spencer Condie Preston girl born Feb 4. Mr and Mrs Leonard Johnson Dayton girl born Feb 9. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Woodward Franklin boy born Feb 9. Mr and Mrs Reese Nielson Fairview girl born Feb 9. Mr and Mrs Raymond Sparrow West girl born Feb 11. Mr and Mrs Marve Packer Riverdale girl born Feb 40. Mr and Mrs William D Lerler Lava Hot Springs girl born Feb 14. Mr and Mrs Bruce Reese Preston boy born Feb 15. Mr and Mrs De Andreassen Cleveland girl born Feb 15. Mr and Mrs Virgil Archibald Dayton girl born Feb 15. Mr and Mrs Boyd Purser Preston girl born Feb 16. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hardy Mink Creek girl born Feb 18. Mr and Mrs W Grant Bingham Weston girl born Feb 17.

Raymond ‘Sparrow West Marve Packer Riverdale William Marler Lava Hot Springs Bruce’ “Reese Preston Dee. AndréSsen Cleveland Virgil’ Archibald Dayton Boyd Purser

Boys Are Nabbed Continued From Page One

Preston authorities captured two youths who were brought back to Preston by Sheriff Hansen. They waived a preliminary hearing and appeared before District Judge Isaac McDougal on burglary charges. Each received a strict one year probation under the judge and Montpelier police chief.

Preston Hansen Isaac McDougal Montpelier

Indians Rally Past Pocatello in Close District Showdown

The Indians, riding a season-long streak against tourney foes, played on their home floor and beat Pocatello once, but in a rematch last Friday at Pocatello suffered a 39 to 48 loss.

Page 1 Indians Pocatello

County Road Fund Faces Tough Sledding In Legislature

A fragment indicates opposition to a county road fund amid efforts by the highways and military affairs committee to draft a report and push the measure into law. The debate centers on enacting the fund despite resistance.

Pears

County Receives Road Fund Increase Under New Law

Franklin County will receive an increase in road funds from the state totaling approximately $35,000.053.2 under the new law. The measure allocates additional revenue for road maintenance and improvements.

Franklin County

Rat Control Notes Highlight Farm Building Safety

An article reports on county efforts to curb rat infestations around Preston using baiting with 10-80 and No. 42, plus cleanliness and rat proofing. Smith recommends residents act now while rodents stay near farms, with concrete floors and tinning doors as防 safeguards.

Smith Coburn Preston City

New Steel Folding Bleachers Add 1000 Capacity to Gym

West Side Schools May 1 Add auditorium features to gym with stage and two lighting schemes. Officials say the hall could include a gallery easily once minor finishing jobs are done, according to Reed G. Anderson the West Side Superintendent.

West Reed G. Anderson

Pirates Edge Blackfoot In Close Ninth Grade Tilt

The second game in the new gym Saturday saw the Pirates lose to the Blackfoot Broncos 39 to 48. West Side led by two at halftime as Grant Miller scored 23 and McDermott 13 for West Side while Richards 17 and Katseans 10 topped Blackfoot. The third game Monday had the Preston Indians beat the Pirates 44 to 30, after West Side had earlier defeated the Indians 31 to 26.

Pirates Blackfoot Broncos Blackfoot West Side Grant Miller McDermott Richards Katseans Preston Indians Indians

School program exposes community election results and talks

Ernest Britenbeker was reelected to a two year term as secretary defeating Leo Buttars Lester Lowe. Clifford Whitehead won a two year director term over Hazen Gilbert and Woodrow Butterworth. Nash led votes for director from his district defeating Frank Olson and Owen Maughan. President Buchanan to speak on the school’s responsibility. Gadsby’s topic the power to tax is the power to destroy. Musical numbers by Mrs Eldar Carlson’s chorus. Program continues Friday with Idaho Falls Atomic Energy talk and farm bureau officials. Sectional meetings set for women and men topics with swine feeding.

Dent Ernest Britenbeker Leo ‘Buttars Lester Lowe Buchanan Gadsby Frank Gilbert Febdingvn Y.S

Directorship Won By Evan Peter Son Over Vic Jorgen Sen

Evan Peter Son won the directorship defeating Vic Jorgen Sen and Ray Coburn in a close vote. The contest highlighted leadership among candidates with Son securing the post.

Evan’ Peterson Vic. Jorgensen Ray Coburn

Bear River compact and Swanson report at Idaho event

Attorney E. W. Clydé of Salt Lake City discusses the Bear River compact and Ray Swanson, Idaho national farm bureau director, reporting on the national convention.

E. W. Clydé Salt. Lake The Bear Iver Compact Ray Swanson Idaho Nation Tal ‘Farm Bureau

Scout Jamboree Reservation Details Released

The notice outlines a first come, first served jamboree with a $10 hold and a $30 balance due after March 1. The total balance is due before June 1. Scout Executive Mr. Watkins calls it a lifetime experience for any scout or son and provides contact details for more information.

Watkins Stephone Merlin Whade Franklin’ County

Mrs Barbara Meyers Attends Berkeley Funeral

Mrs Barbara Meyers formerly Barbara Meyers attended funeral services in Burley for her grandfather and then traveled back to her home in Berkeley California. Her visit followed several days spent in Preston with her parents Mr and Mrs John Meyers.

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