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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1960
Page
1
Mrs. Thompson, widow of a Preston plumber, was found dead in her bed Wednesday morning. The piece notes sympathy for the late husband, mentions Jerry Weaver’s sudden New Year’s death, and shares letters from U.S. Sen. Henry Dworshak. It also updates Eph Johnson’s recovery after a serious broken leg from a December accident.
The state highway department schedules a public meeting in Preston on Thursday January 14 to discuss a two mile upgrade of the main street through Preston from the city limits northward. The plan includes excavation grading base paving drainage and related work. Business people and residents along the route are urged to attend.
West Side High School music department will present the two act musical comedy Rose of the Danube February 26 and 27. The show will be double cast with Den nis Campbell and Robert Woods as Derrell Davis and a Hollywood producer Mr McPipp respectively.
The 1960 Franklin county March of Dimes will start with a house to house canvass of all homes in Franklin county beginning January 1. Ward captains will supervise solicitors and surveys to count polio arthritis and birth defect cases, aiding the national foundation.
Dr. Glen A. Christensen of Preston has been named associate professor at Utah State University in child development and psychology. He earned a Ph.D. in counseling and psychotherapy from Michigan State University and previously taught at Brigham Young University and Michigan State.
Preston Implement Co. invites farmers and families to John Deere day at 53 South First West next Thursday. Hosts Leo Bergquist and Arnold Sant offer a free lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a free show at the Grand Theatre at 1 p.m. New John Deere equipment will be displayed and educational and comedy films shown.
The Franklin County Sugar Co. urges beet growers to sign up for 1960 acreage at the ASC office on South State Street by Friday January 5. A special allotment is available for new growers and Idaho increased acreage. Assistant manager Gaylord Larson says 1959 was strong and 1960 should be better if allotments are protected.
Nephi Chase of Dayton reports 16 dairy herds on test totaling 231 cows for Franklin County Dairy Herd Improvement Assn. December saw high producing cows with over 100 pounds butterfat listed by name and owner. several cows show 70 to 89 pounds butterfat with multiple entries for Hub Bros. and others.
Eph Johnson owner of Ephs Radiator Shop in Preston returned from the LDS hospital in Salt Lake City and said he is recovering from a pedestrian accident that broke his leg in five places. He is in a knee cast and will be confined for about six to eight months.
A head on collision near Holden Utah during the New Year weekend killed Rebecca Hollingsworth seven and injured six others including her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Hollingsworth of Preston. The other vehicle carried Reinette Sullivan and family. Rebecca’s funeral is set for Saturday at the Preston seventh ward chapel.
Logan temple genealogical mission president Ray Robinson announces two public sessions for genealogical research. Session one Saturday at 7 PM, session two Sunday at 3 PM in the Logan Tabernacle. Guest lecturer Dr. Brian Leese, England native and noted genealogist, will discuss proper research methods for British Isles records.
The Federal Land Bank Association formerly the Idaho Pioneer National Farm Loan Association will hold its annual meeting in Preston Friday January 15 Registration starts at 11 am with a noon dinner The business session is set for 1 30 pm Clifford Warr manager says both members and their wives are invited Grace association president H L Bassett of Grace is noted as part of the event.
The Preston Chamber of Commerce schedules its annual dinner Monday January 18 in the county courthouse basement dining hall. New officers include Robert N. Acock as president and Royce Fuhriman as vice president. Maj. Gen. John E. Walsh Idaho National Guard will give the main address. Tickets are distributed this week to members.
Elias S. Ward, billed as The World's Largest Animal Trainer, will address Preston Knife and Fork Club members at the Franklin County Courthouse on Saturday January 16 at 7 30 p m. Ward recounts field expeditions to India Malaya Sumatra Africa and the Far East sourcing exotic animals for zoos parks and circuses while noting his 60 000 stock on a New Jersey farm and a 2 000 monthly feed bill.
Mr and Mrs Ezra Benson were among the dinner guests Sunday at the home of their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Lester Jepsen of Preston. The gatherings reflected family ties and local social ties in the Preston area.
Franklin county dairymen met at the county courthouse to discuss industry issues including price disparity, sanitation requirements, and potential grade inspection offers. They voted to organize a Franklin County milk producers group to study costs, fair values, and possible outlets. officers were named and representatives listed.
The Preston Chamber of Commerce educational committee announces a second series of eight practical politics classes beginning Tuesday morning January 12 at 7 in the Franklin Cafe banquet room. Leaders Jim Hoggan and Royce Fuhriman. The course costs $6 plus breakfast, and aims to explain precinct committee workings and campaign strategy. Open to members of both parties and motivated individuals. enroll via Rulon Dunn or Daniel Roberts.
Unit I DHIA supervisor Ira Kennington reports December results for 771 cows with 646 milkings and 125 dry. Of these 254 cows exceeded 40 pounds butterfat, with a separate list naming cows over 70 pounds butterfat and their owners, including Carnation, Maurice Owens, Stinky, J. T. Buxton, Bessie, Fayne, and Douglas Wright No. 8.
Preston loses in two games, falling 65-54 to Pocatello and 48-41 to BY High at George Albert Smith Fieldhouse. Porter leads Preston with 19 points in the first game and Griffeth adds 14 rebounds. Milford Martin paces BY High with 19 points and 8 rebounds. The team heads next to Blackfoot for a road test.
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