Roaming Around Town: Lee Belapaist to Move to Arizona
Local notes report Lee Belapaist completing a move to Arizona within weeks after a sale of the former 7 Up Bottling Co building at 53 South First West, now set up for the John Deere agency. Bob Affleck announces a liquidation sale of used cars as transfer of the agency nears completion. The Meridian editor RalphHunter humorously recalls typographical errors and a planned Saturday night dance at the American Legion building in Preston, with two young men hoping to restart regular events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Earl Norton
Bottling. Co
John Deere
Bob
Affleck
Ebis
Arizona
Lee ‘Johnson
Thayrie” “Winn
Preston
American Légion
Meridian
Ralphunter
Avho
Tor Huntér
Paner
Collinsville
Farmington Valley
Aris
Sonia
Sugar Beet Acreage Sign-Up Deadline Grows Near
Franklin County sugar beet growers are urged to file acreage requests at the Agricultural Stabilization Committee office. Deadline for signing up is Friday January 17 with still some acreage available for new growers as the 1958 season looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Office For the Agricultural Stabilization ' Committee
Phagasioene
Tax Deadline Looms For Idaho Farmers And Businesses
Idaho farmers and business men face a federal income tax deadline next Wednesday. Officials warn many have not paid all due taxes from quarterly filings and point to penalties if overdue. The final quarterly filing is due early next year, with confusion over dates and forms noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
New Forest Ranger Promoted to Preston District
Franklin R Jensen, longtime assistant ranger on the Logan district of Cache National Forest since June 1956, has been promoted to forest ranger on the Preston district. R E Crowell, forest supervisor, announced the change stating Jensen, a Sanpete County native, recently returned from Army active duty training. He will begin duties January 15 at the Preston ranger’s office, with safety programs at Hogan. He replaces Thomas Levy, transferred to the Vernal district of the Ashley National Forest last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
R. ‘Jensen
Logan
Cache
Lvestock
Utah
State
Eerosol
Jensen Will
Thomas ‘Levy
Vernal
Ashley’ National
Indians Triumph In Snake River Match Upset
Preston Indians beat Snake River 48 to 39 in Pocatello with Dale Shelley leading Snake River with 16 points while Robert Almond scored 12 for Preston. The game featured late quarter shifts and Preston trailed early, then pulled ahead in the fourth for a nine point margin.
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Preston’ ‘Indians
Pocatello
Preston Jost
Preston
Snake “River
Indians
Panthers
As ‘Dale
Shelley
Snake River
Robert Almond
Emery
Beckstead
Ehind
Truck topples on Preston Road injures driver and damages truck
A Preston area incident near the Clifford Forsgren residence left a truck loaded with cows overturned after leaving the highway. Driver Whetstone sustained minor injuries and the truck suffered about 1000 dollars in damage. Investigating officers D on Bergquist and Lee Benderson noted the animal could walk away after the wrecker lifted the vehicle.
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Whetstone
Oklahoma
Preston
Clifford -Forsgren
Merlin
Whittie
Joaded
Bergquist
Lee
Benderson
Mylrole Awarded Membership in Grapho Analysis Society
George Ernest Mylrole, a West Side High School teacher, is elected to a study membership in the International Grapho Analysis Society of Springfield, Missouri. The society trains in handwriting analysis, forgery detection, and personnel evaluation with illustrated lessons. He will complete a four year study and receive a globally recognized certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Mylrole
Franklin
West Side
International Grapho Analysis Society, Inc
Springfield
T.esson
Local Servicemen Complete Duty with Army National Guard
Local servicemen complete six months of active duty with the Army National Guard. Names listed include Neil Talbot La Vern Talbot Warde B. doups Alton J Hangen E Hodges Matyisi Sir Spatig DeVeri F Bennett Preston Boyd T Hobbs Davin Parkinson Franklin James L Baird Mink Creek and others. Navy releases and medals noted for Clair Seamons Reed Bailey Clifton Ellsworth Terry Sharp Preston and William Glen Norton Preston. Bodily Preston Gary Dee Allen Preston received Good Conduct and National Defense Service medals. Reuel Hanne Skinner Preston enlisted Navy Nov 25. Gilbert Weaver Hull Preston released Army Nov 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army National Guard
Neil” Talbot
Lavern C. Talbot
Warde
B. Doups
Alton
Hangen
E. Hodges
Matyisi
Spatig
DeVeri
National Defense Service
Larin
Bodily
Preston
Army
Gary Dee
Allen
Reuel
Hanne ‘Skinner
Navy
Gilbert
Weaver
Hull
The
Franklin County Seeks Help Protect Traffic Signs
County commissioners urge public cooperation after vandalism threatens road signs used to alert drivers and protect pedestrians. They offer rewards for information leading to arrests or convictions and stress the danger of removing or damaging signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Sconitlasioners
Special Dates For Revenue Center In Preston
Taxpayers are advised of special dates for the federal tax information service in Preston at the courthouse. Sessions on January 13 and 14, February 10, and March 10 will show line by line how to complete returns, helping taxpayers save time by following instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal ‘Taxpayers’ Information Service
Preston
Lieutenant Herbert Jeo Assigned to Fort Detrick Lab
Lt Herbert Jeo 26 of Dayton recently joined the U S Army at Fort Detrick Maryland. He previously served at Fort Riley Kansas and is a University of Idaho graduate who entered service in September 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Jeo
Gon Ori
Tom” Jeo
Dayton
Ashlyn Biological Warfare Laboratory
Fort
Tri-School Band Concert at Utah State University
A 70 piece band from Preston and West Side High Schools will perform in the annual tri school concert at Utah State University Logan. The event led by Prof Max Dalby follows final approval by USA Vine arts head Prof Twain Tippetts. Tickets may be obtained from students and local outlets.
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Utah State University
Titth
Wil
Odin Preston
Whas
Sheen
Twain
Tippetts
USA
t*Vine
Max Dalby
Stata
Alversity
Logan
Ibe
Preston
Merri to lead chamber as president for 1958
Mark Merri was elected president of the chamber for 1958 at the annual banquet on Monday evening January 20. Ralph Millar was elected vice president and Sete Mr Merrill and Mr Winar join the board for two-year terms. Rulon Dunn was retained as secretary-manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Merri
Reid, Bosworth
Ralph Millar
Rof
Sete
Merrill
Winar
Rulon- Dunn
Preston High Opera to Stage Classic in February
Oklahoma school presents a double cast production of an opera with Laurey Curley Fletcher Nan Winn Kay Cherrington Ada Arnsine pi Edwards Doyle Wing Will Parker Kent Nelson Norman Taylor Slim Ike Skidmore Gertie Cummins Ann Maughan Launa Bennett Jon Cranney Cord Elam and others. Production manager Kent Kent and directors Lyle Shirley Chet Harris Lois Sorelng Lorine Bodily set Feb 10 13 and 14 for the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Preston High Een Musical 5
Wales
Connie Se Allex
Laurey
Jan and
Stephen
Noyes
Curley
Nanety Winn
Kay ‘Cherrington
Ada.Arsinie
Pi Edwards
Doyle
Will Parker
Kint Nelson
Twit
Hakim
Kent
Nancy, Brown
Mariann Larson
Aunt Eller
Jud “Fry
Mrs Deanis Lowe Tells Why She Recovered From Polio
Mrs Deanis Lowe of Franklin and her husband Dennis describe the long fight against polio begun Sept 13 1956. She credits the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and a long rehabilitation, aided by hospital care and volunteers, with restoring most housework and caring for her children. They emphasize that prevention is crucial and express hope that 1958 programs will aid thousands still in rehabilitation.
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Dennis
M.“Lowe
Evou
Dengils
Lowe
Franklin
Natoma Foundation
Aud Bitdiek
Lows Lowe
Marilyn¢ Whitehead
Crealize
National Foundation
PS Ag
Frank -Dine
Jana
Pelle
Wheat Sign-Up Dates For Acreage Reserve Contracts
The 1958 wheat sign-up runs January 13 to March, announced by Franklin County ASC chair Von R Atkinson. Farmers must have a base established and county committee approval before contracts can be completed, and those interested should contact the county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von R. Atkinson
Franklin County
ASC
Counry
I.venience
Sci .Bank
Amit
High School Girls Fashion Show Planned Next Thursday
High school girls prepare a fashion revue in the Preston High School auditorium with student classes styling gowns, accessories, and stage decor. Committees handle publicity and music with Lenore Rasmusén narrating. admission is free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Swesterberg
Hiuhemaking
Charlene
Bennett
Sharl
Oliverson
Betty’ Hobbs
Katie Ruth Bellic
V-Okrey- Tobler
Launa
Lenore
Rasmus
Beet Applications Being Accepted
Fragmented OCR shows county offices inviting beet applications in 1958. Notes mention sugar shares and local figures, with unclear names and dates, indicating a formal call for proposals or bids tied to county projects and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Schmidt Vacations in Alps Highlight Army Driver’s Row
Archimedes H. Schmidt Jr. nephew of Elmo Keller of Preston spent time at the Army recreation center in Garmisch Germany. He is a driver in the headquarters company of the 5th Infantry in Germany. He entered the Army in November 1956 and arrived in Europe in July 1951. He is a 1952 graduate of St Francis High School Rio de Janeiro Brazil and attended Brazil University before joining the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archimedes H. Schmidt
Elmo
Germany
Yeserald
Fort Carson
Colo
Europe
St. Francis
Rio de Janero
Brazil
Braz. University
Rio
Rotarians View Film on Self Moderation in Boise Meeting
At a Preston Rotary gathering in Boise Idaho representatives from the Brewers Foundation presented a program. Empie projected a film and discussed self moderation and Bever ages of moderation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empie
Boisé
Idaho
Ss. Brewers” “Foundation
Grunchéon
Preston
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