Program on President Davies O. McKay Life Featured at Stake Chapel
In conjunction with quarterly conference meetings of Oneida stake, the stake MIA will present Sunday evening at 8 in the stakehouse chapel a program portraying the life and experiences of President Davies O. McKay. The program, borrowed from a Salt Lake stake, has proven so interesting that extensive demands are being made for its use and reproduction.
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Oneida
Mia
Slo
Davies O. McKay
Salt Lake
Franklin school property sale approved by voters
Voters in Eastside school district approved selling the old teacherage building in Franklin. The special election held Monday with polls in Preston carried the measure to authorize sale after proper advertising. Clerk Sarah Johnson announced the result.
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Monay
Preston
Eastside
Franklin
Sarah Johnson
County Declares Weed Control District and Notice
The Citizens report that commissioners declare a weed control district in the county under state law. Property owners must cooperate to manage noxious weeds. A legal notice lists seven weed types and control methods including cleaning, burning, spraying with 2-4-D and soil sterilants before bud stage.
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A.t.weed
Idatho
Thei
Clean Sullivanson
Sugar beet growers urged to file by January 20 deadline
The ASC office announces a normal turnover and regulation based allotment of available beet acreage for new growers. Anyone who wishes to plant beets must file an application at the ASC office before January 20, even if not growing beets in the last five years. Existing beet growers must also file to continue, with applications due by the same date.
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ASC
Chairman Von R Atkinson to Lead ASC Committee
The ASC announced A C Hull resigned as chairman of the country committee due to conflicting business interests. Von R Atkinson will assume duties with Eldon B Bingham as vice chairman and Leeral G Jensen promoted from first alternate to regular member.
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ASC
A. C. Hull
R. “Atkinson
Athe
Eldon
B. Bingham
Leeral
G. Jensen
Preston Night Rodeo contract signed for 1956 show
Virgil Knudson leads the local rodeo committee after signing the contract for the Famous Preston Night Rodeo to be produced by LaDell Haslam and Earl Hutchinson. The 1956 event will run July 26 27 and 28 with about 50 percent more stock than 1955. Shown in the photo are Weldon Nash William Shumway Haslam and Hutchinson along with others.
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Preston
Virgil Knudson
Lécal. Rodeo Committee
LaDell, Haslam
Earl Hutchinson
Haslam
Intermountain
Haslem
Hutchinson
Weldon
A. “Nash
Preston’. Chamber of Commerce
William A. Shumway
Chamber
Eee Haslem
Alvin ‘Berhstead
Earl Hulcannan
Virg_Randson
Eine Cop
Preston Indians Fall To Pocatello In Inaugural Gym Match
The Preston Indians opened their new gym with a 53 41 loss to Pocatello High. Crawford led Preston with 15 points, while Moser Jensen and K Webb added several scores. Johnson and Stokesy Jensen tied for high for Preston, but the team fell behind after the third period.
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Preston “Thdians
Pan Ioe
Nana JK
Webb
Preston
Pocatello
Johnson
Crawford
Moser
Jensen
Webb D. Webb
Scholes
Thres
Land -Stokes
Bennett
Marsh’ “Valley
Downey
Onry Oliver
Indians
Crawfford
Blackfoot
D. Webb
Wickham Promoted at Modern Farm Equipment Co
Wickham named assistant manager at Allis Chalmers dealer Modern Farm Equipment Co by owner Earl Nelson. World War II veteran served three years in the Navy, two and a half years in the Pacific, six years with the firm as parts manager. Previously served two years with Preston Police.
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Dpum
Wickham
Modern Farm Equipment Co
Allis
Chalmers
Earl
Nelson
Navy
Pacific Theater
Preston
Griduaia
Antes Joson
Iatdren
Icy
Ear
Mrs C W Peterson II Named New Commander
Announcement from George Schoper of Montpelier Idaho states Mrs C W Peterson II becomes county commander for the Cancer Society. June meeting planned with Mrs Don E Smith as secretary treasurer and Lincoln Foster as program chairman. Reeves named publicity director for the county society.
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C. W. Peterson II
Cancer: ‘Society
Franklin
T Society
Géorgé
Schoper
Volleyball Games Announced for Thursday Evenings
John Johnson announced organized volleyball will be played every Thursday at 7 pm. Anyone interested can join individually or in ward teams. all equipment will be furnished.
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Ewan
Sethe
John
Ward Treams
Inga Z Christensen Dies in Pocatello
Funeral services for Mrs. Tiga Zinick Christensen, formerly Mink Creek, will be held at 1 p m in the Pocatello ward chapel. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Vilate Crouch of Pocatello and Mrs Florence Radley of Spokane Wash and two sons Ralph Christensen of Spokane and Arnold Christensen of Seattle. She was the widow of John Cz Christensen of Mink Creek.
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Tiga Zinick
Christensen
Mink’ Créek
Pocatello 17Th Ward
Vilate
Crouch
Ambon “Street
Poestelle
Florence Radley
Spokane
Wash
Ralph
Arnold ‘Christensen
Seattle
Wras
John Cz. Christensen
Mink .C Credle
Association Reports Donations In Recent Drive
The Franklin County Tuberculosis Association reports receipts of 565.05 in their Christmas drive. Officials express appreciation for donations though totals are about 100 less than last year.
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Franklin +County
The
Preston
Tmias
Didva
Preston Kiwanis Club installs new president and officers
Ownes Baur was installed as the new president of the Preston Kiwanis Club during Monday evening ceremonies marking the club's first anniversary. Officers include Willis Burton as vice president Marden Mill as secretary treasurer and a board of directors. The event featured remarks on 1956 aims a report of 1955 activities and perfect attendance prizes for ten members. The Preston High School sextet performed several vocal numbers.
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Baur
Marden- Millward
Kiwanis
Preston , High” School
Scout District Charters and Presentations Planned
The district charters for Boy Scout troops Explorer units and re registrations are noted with plans to present to bishops of each ward. District leaders and staff will share the ceremonies with district committee members and listed officials aiding in the presentations.
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Gethedya
Iiraa
Ward
Sdistrict
Melvin Harris
Earl Nelson
Dean
Rust
Melvin
Griffeth
Thane D. ‘Winward
Keith Nielsen
Marion H. "Bennett
Harold Conlin
Ivan* Thompson
J. V Jensen
Yule favors hospital patients by FHA chapter
A high school Future Homemakers of America chapter made and presented Christmas candy and a tree to Franklin County General Memorial Hospital. The committee in charge included Helen Schwartz Clara Bowden Gayle Buttarson and Carol Archibald.
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West , Gide
FHA
Franklin County General
Memorial
Hospital
Helens “Schwartz
Clara Bowden
Gayle
Buttarson
Carol ‘Archibald
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Preston Svarsity
Preston’s
Beau Itiful
Symmmasium
Anand
von’ ‘R. “Atkinson
Pis Grace
Blaine
Hadley
Ogden
Rae’ Sorensen
Bancroft
Earl’ Callen
Grace
Milt + ‘Bowman
Soda Springs
Hy.Molain
Blaine Schwaneveldt
Joe“Frederico
Smithfield
Bryce “Turner
Turner
Seth’ Gregory
Lewiston
Vester ' Olson
Bil Scrowther
Paul Allen
Logan
Udell Champneys
Malad
Ray’ Henderson
Swan Lake
Floyd
Sorensen
Dick Gibson
Earl Jongensen
Ted Buis
Soda’ Springs
Popcatello
Sgt A Ete
Wen Implement Firma
Inga’ Z Christensen
Ownes
Twne
Kiwanis. Club
Cami
Eidey
Nigat
New- Gymnasium
Joumson
Als
Iligh
Ewy
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