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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1949

Page

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Jaycees Map Year Long Community Program

Jaycees members under Herman Richards plan the full year with committee heads named for each month. The Americanism committee hosted the first dinner with Glenn Petterberg as chair attended by Jim Gwilliam and vocalists Beth and Barbara Olsen.

Chamber “of Commerce Herman Richards Jaycee Glenn ‘Petterberg Jim Gwilliam Beth Barbara Olsen Dewey Olsen Kathleen Bickmore Royce Fuhriman LaVar Smith

PTA Meeting With FBI Agent To Tackle Delinquency

A Butte Montana FBI agent from Bannister will speak at a Preston high school PTA meeting at 7 30 PM. The program includes special musical numbers and readings. Beatrice Jones presides with Vonda Bedily assisting as program chair. The assembly will cover the topic Crime Does Not Pay for students.

Preston G. Bannister FBI Butte Mont Bannister

West Side to Host Preston Boxers in Ring Monday

West Side high school boxers prepare to host Preston Indians next Monday evening to overturn a 6 5 defeat from the previous county clash. About 12 to 14 bouts are planned with the first match set for 8 o'clock.

Preston West Side Preston Indians Mitt Slingers

Boxing meet officiated by Oliverson and Sheely Chatterton

Officials Oliverson and Sheely Chatterton officiated a boxing match between Po Catello and Malad on Thursday.

Preston Strive Glen Oliverson

Ritualistic: Teams to Compete Here at Preston Elks Lodge

The Preston Elks Lodge No 1670 hosts a district ritualistic contest with five officer groups performing the initiation ritual before judges. Schedule lists Preston at 11 AM, Idaho Falls at 1 PM, Blackfoot at 2, and Pocatello at 3, with officers from Preston taking part.

Preston Elks ‘Lodge Burley Lodge Preston Idaho Falls Blackfoot Rulon’ Dunn J. Newell Stevens Orin C. Lindhardt Reid C. Bosworth A. E Kross Robert Fulton Esquire Milo Wheeler Elvin Cutler Orson W., Mansen

New Agent Named Here By Oil Firm

Dell H. Bosen was appointed Continental Oil Company commission agent at Preston, per a Salt Lake City Division Manager S. N. Bell announcement. Born at Preston, Bosen is a Preston High School graduate.

Dell H. Bosen Continental Oil Company Commission

Duroc gilt sale scheduled in Preston March 2

Idaho Duroc breeders set their first annual bred gilt sale at Preston county fair grounds on Wednesday March 2 at 1 p.m. Lyle Barton of Rupert will conduct the sale with 31 gilts. Gilts to farrow after March 15 and have been vaccinated for cholera, erysipelas, and tested for brucellosis. Cash sale to the highest bidder.

Idaho Preston County Fairgrounds Lyle Barton Rupert Eveli-Be—Orr Daniel Roberts Mr. Roberts

Pocatello and Blackfoot defeat Indians in week basketball games

Pocatello tops the Indians 36 28 at home as Blackfoot wins 82 28 on the visitors court. Charters Jensen Collins each scored eight for their teams while Nelson and Howe led Blackfoot with 12 and eight. Indians hit six of 15 free throws. Blackfoot and Pocatello both tallied 20 free throws.

Pocatello Blackfoot Indians Bannock County Bunkermen Broncos Gamre Pécatellans Charters Preston Jensen Collins Doney Walz The Nelson Howe

Verlan Corbridge Accepts Mission Call in California LDS Field

Verlan W Corbridge son of Mr and Mrs Lester Corbridge has accepted a mission call into the California LDS mission field. A farewell social is planned for Thursday evening March 3 in the ward recreation hall. All friends are invited.

Verlan W. Corbridge Lester Corbridge California Second Ward Cartiridge LDS Marsh

Accident Fatal to Farmer in Hunting Incident

A hunting accident claimed Everett H. Rawlinson Rawlins, a Cleveland farmer, Friday afternoon. He was fatally shot in the back of the head while rabbit hunting with four companions near the Frank Foss ranch and died at 2 25 p.m. at Soda Springs hospital after being rushed from the scene. Survived by wife Melba Van Vleet and two children Joylene and Deloy, plus brothers and sisters.

Rawlins Caribou Soda Springs Lee Hansen Mr. Rawlins Lorin Panter Ray Welker Loyal van Vleet Frank Foss Welker Cleveland Rush Thatcher Charles Johnson Grace Sodal Springs Hospital Melba van Vleet Ogden Joylene Deloy Gervaldous Rawlins Earl ‘Rawlins Priest River Odella McCann Nora~-McCann

Idaho State Graduates Include Robert L Stevens

Robert L Stevens of Preston is named among seven vocational students who completed certificate courses at Idaho State. Mid year graduates include 710 liberal arts students and 33 from the Pharmacy School. President Carl W McIntosh said all will return in June for degrees and certificates at the annual commencement.

Idaho’ State “College Pocatello Robert L. Stevens

Olsen Clair Nash Planned for 30 Month LDS Mission

Olsen son of Mr and Mrs Frank Olsen of Weston will enter the mission home in Salt Lake City Monday March 7 to prepare for a 30 month mission for the LDS church.

Clair Nash’ Olsen Frank, Olsen Weston Salt Lake City Hes Contra

Friday Nutrition and Teeth Talk at Jefferson Building

Dr. Ethelyn Greaves, dean of home economics at USAC, will speak at a public meeting for parents and teachers about nutrition and tooth decay. The event, organized by the Jefferson PTA unit, is set for Friday at 4 pm in the Jefferson building, with discussion on new treatments including sodium fluoride.

Ethelyn Greaves USAC Jefferson _ building Zelpha Wiser Jefferson Unit PTA Elda Carlson Greaves

Implement Firm Hosts Free Farm Show for Local Farmers

The Jensen Implement Co announces a free farm show for local farmers at 8 pm on Wednesday March 2 in the courthouse basement. The event features the color film The Story of Windy Hill with cartoons and shorts plus a Farmhand wagon giveaway to a audience member. Dean Jensen invites farmers to attend with their families. no tickets required.

Jensen: “Implement Co International Harvester Windy Hill Jensen’s Dean Jensen

Franklin Gun Club Plans Magpie Week Dance

The Franklin Gun Club announces Magpie week from Feb 25 to Mar 4 topped by a dance March 4 in the Franklin gym at 9 pm. Secretary Gerald Wright says nine magpie heads will be accepted at the door in lieu of regular admission.

Franklin Gun Club Franklin Gymnasium Gerald Wright

Rosenlund Named Manager of Idaho Falls Drive-In

Howard K. Rosenlund known as Rosy, becomes manager of the Drive-In in Idaho Falls after leaving the Golden Rule store in Preston. He and his family moved to Idaho Falls to assume the position, previously having managed the Eston Elks club.

Howard K. Rosenlund Preston Rosy K's ‘Drivein Idaho Falls Rosenlund Golden Rule Golden’ Rule Eston' Elks Club Eston' Elks Club-Réofhir

Polio Assembly Names Franklin County Officers

The Franklin County polio organization elected officers at a Monday courthouse meeting. Gaylord Larson was chosen chairman with George Wallace as vice chairman, Emma Davis as treasurer, and Mrs. Henry Hatch as secretary. A favorable March of Dimes report was heard, noting strong local effort despite stormy weather.

Gaylord Larson George Wallace Emma’ Davis Henry Hatch Franklin County Daniel Roberts National Foundation

Taylor Panter Reach Quarterfinals in Chicago Golden Gloves

Taylor and Panter from Dayton under the Ogden Elks colors won their Golden Gloves bouts in Chicago after advancing from Ogden by defeating Billy Slattery of Memphis and Ralph Rinsdale of Centralia. Panter then beat Tom Donaway of Memphis by TKO to reach the heavyweight quarterfinals. Taylor knocked out Walkes of Fort Worth in 50 seconds to advance. The finals are set for March 4 with potential intercity matches at Madison Square Garden.

Lyle Taylor Dale ‘Panter Dayton Ogden Elks Preston Elks” Lodge Chicago Ogden Preston OP Ponan Billy Slattery Memphis Tenn Associated Bargye O Taylor Panter Ralph Rinsdale Centralia Tom Donaway Fort Worth Tex New York Ince Square Garden

Store Gets New Manager at Preston Branch

Don Redfield, formerly assistant manager at Jerome, is promoted to head the Preston M. H. King Co. store. He replaces Frank Patnick who had led since the store opened after the King chain acquired it two years ago. Redfield, with about six years with the company, served four years in the Army Medical Corps and is married with two children. He attended Potatello College for two years.

Preston M. H. King .Co Don Redfield King Jerome Frank Patnick M. H., King Redfield M.H.’ “King Co Army Medical Pocatello

District Meet Opens Tuesday At Pocatello

The fifth district basketball tournament starts Tuesday in Pocatello with favorites listed as Pocatello Blackfoot and West Side high. Preston Indians and West Side have split season games, and the opening schedule features Preston vs West Side at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday with finals set for Saturday night after double elimination. Coach Bob Bugker plans to take 12 players to the meet, though only 10 compete per school.

Pocatello Preston Indians Blackfoot West Side High Pirates Arid Snake River, High Adasmathe Efinal Eocatellon Mont ‘Peller Ae Sd Bob Bugker Wall

County Offers Free Rat Poison To Franklin County Residents

County agent Daniel Roberts announces a free rat poison program starting February 28 for all Franklin County residents. Commissioners will provide red squill bait and instructions at the Preston office during the week. Rat control experts from the Fish and Wildlife Service will join the Saturday morning broadcast to discuss methods and answer questions.

Daniel “Roberts Franklin County Franklin Preston Fish and Wild“ Life Service Roberts

Malad Boxers Defeat Preston in Local Meet

Malad high school boxers won nine of 14 bouts to defeat Preston in Malad gymnasium last Thursday evening. The card listed several decisions with Glen Morgan and B Williams among winners, as Malad established themselves as a top fifth district team by beating Preston and others.

Malad High School Preston Malad Pocatello Jin Glen Morgan Garth B. Williams Wendell Egbert J. T. Cole Gordon Thomas Jack ‘ Davis Brent . Wilson de Gilters Jéemes S Waldron Corbridge Peck Williams Alder Dee Mansfield Larry. Scott Carl Webster Reynolds Blamires Billy Ae Preston

Thaws Bring Snow Melt and Commerce Revival

Franklin county residents welcomed a January thaw as warm sun and rain melted inches of snow. Preston streets thawed and shoppers returned, easing weeks of isolation. County commissioners pledged all areas would be dug out by evening as another light snow fell Tuesday night before warming Wednesday.

Franklin Preston State Street

Harris couple to present musical program at Elks lodge

Johana and Roy Harris will present a musical program at the Elks Lodge Hall this Friday at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Ladies of the Elks, the event showcases two artists from USAC and supports a musical scholarship for a local piano student. Competition details will be announced later in the season ahead of the fall term.

Elks USAC

Storm recovery orders issued for windbreak trees and shrubs

Local officials informed county extension officers that storm damage prompts windbreak and erosion control measures. Orders for trees and shrubs must be postmarked by March 5 and obtained via the county extension office or by writing to Danial Roberts at the county office.

Vernon Tobe Ares Danial "Roberts Prent Presien Wade

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Jaycees Continental Company Dell“ H. Bosen DUROC Franklin County Fish & Game Assn Albert Evan Peterson Ray Coburn Ernest Brutenbeker Mr. Moser Ed Scholes Don Pinson Mission Call Ite Bey Everett L. Rawlins Everett—h.—Rawlin Cleveland Idaho State Robert. Stevens Clair Olsen Clair Nash Olsen Oslo Norway West Falk Drivein Polio Assembly Gaylord‘ “Larson M. H. King MISS Nola Davis Johana and Roy Harris
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