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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1955

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Tri-School Band Concert Set for January 20 at Dayton

The second annual tri-school band concert will be held Thursday January 20 at 8 p m in the West Side High School gymnasium Dayton. Preston band performs color guards and twirlers and plays Golden Rule March and Patriot Salute among others. West Side band performs Stars and Stripes Forever and Great Gate of Kiev. M band plays His Honor March and Colorama with massed bands featuring Storm King and Military Escort. National Anthem closes the program.

West Side High Dayton Preston Band Goldman Epg Ravel Grundman Finlayson Bennett Malad Preston West Side

Mrs Ethel Stevenson Resigns From West Side School Board

West Side class A school district trustees accept the resignation of Mrs Ethel Stevenson after a 2 1/2 year term. Superintendent Keith Brimhall reads the letter describing her service as exceptional and devoted. The board notes the surprise of the move and urges public employees to show similar duty.

Board of ‘Trustees of West "Side Keith Brimhall

Farmers Union Speaker to Address National Meeting

Mr Geisler will speak on agricultural legislation and the role of farmers at a national Farmers Union meeting open to all interested persons. In Idaho he will confer with local officials as Franklin county nears charter status amid multiple counties achieving membership goals.

Fire at Franklin Chicken House Destroys 800 Hens

A morning fire at 2:45 destroyed a two story chicken house on Cecil Wood ward farm in Franklin. Damage is estimated at 10000 with 800 laying hens, a feed mixer, and 3000 dollars of grain and brooders lost. An aluminum roof helped limit further loss. fire likely started from an overheated furnace and partial insurance coverage is noted.

Cecil Woodward Franklin Pital

Willow Way Tavern Damaged by Fire at Preston Edge

Willow Way tavern at the north edge of Preston was badly damaged by a late Sunday fire. A heating stove or faulty wiring is suspected as the cause. damage concentrated in the interior fixtures and dining end of the dance hall owned by Reuben Taylor. The blaze was discovered about 8 30 p m and firefighters spent hours bringing it under control.

Willow Way Preston Oenomeistie Aera Reuben.Taylor Fixemen Junder Control

Eco I cast leads reveal young singers in department show

The cast lists Ruth Olsen as Sylvia Miggs Merrill Dame Paula Judy Baur as Liane Carolyn Chadwick as Jeanette Larry Smith as Prince Franz Hyrum Jepsen as Mikel Mikeloviz Darrell Jepsen Gary Merrill as Lieut Karl Larry Benson as Percy Slingsby Blaine Seamons Neil Talbot as Van Tromp Hal Palmer Lynn Bennett as Caniche Lorraine Bennett as Toinette Carlis Woodward as Lizette Louise Johnson as Babette Dianne Edwards as Nanette Gloria Wright as Clairette Donald Austin as first footman Ronald Johnson as second footman Tony Beckstead as Captain Laurent with a large chorus of helpers and dancers.

Ruth’ Olsen Sylvia Miggs Merrill Dame Paula Judy Baur Liane Carolyn: Chadwick van Tromp Hal' Palmer Lynn Ben Caniche Lorraine Bennett Toinette Carlis Woodward Lizette Laurent

New Surgeon Joins Staff At Local Clinic

The Preston clinic announces Dr. Reed M. Broadbent as consultant in surgery. He trained at University of Utah School of Medicine graduating 1946 and interned at the U.S. Marine Hospital in San Francisco. He later practiced in Boston and worked with the Public Health Service in New York and Texas.

Preston Clinic Reed M. Broadbent Broadbent University ‘of Utah College “of Medicine U. S.“ Marine Hospital San Francisco Portland Galveston Tex Tes Intermountain Heber -City Oeies

Oneida Stake Self Conference This Weekend

Harold B. Lee of the Council of Twelve will represent church authorities at the Oneida stake quarterly conference in Lake City. Sessions begin 6 30 p m Saturday welfare meeting for stake and ward welfare committee members followed by priesthood leadership meeting. Sunday includes 10 a m and 2 p m sessions and a 7 30 p m MIA closing. Lee, born in Clifton attended Preston Oneida Stake Academy hopes for large attendance welcoming him home.

Lake’ City Oneida Stake Lee Clifton Preston Oneida Stake

January Weather Records Reported By Bay Area Station

Crabtree local observer cites Bay Area weather data showing January 1952 and 1953 contrasts with 1954 lows. Daily highs and lows ranged from 39 to minus 18, while the first 12 days produced .81 inch total precipitation including 59 on the 2nd and small daily totals.

Mrs. William Turner Dies After Illness in Soda Springs

Susan Mariah Stephenson Turner born June 23 1878 in Richfield Utah died early Monday in a Soda Springs hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. She married William J Turner November 19 1908 in the Salt Lake LDS temple and lived much of her married life in Grace Idaho and Feesisa Greece. She held church and relics society roles and left surviving children and relatives through several named spouses and kin.

Susan Mariah Stephenson Turmer 1St South St Preston Soda Springs Richfield Archibald Mariah Simpkins Stephenson William J. Turner Salt Lake LDS Temple Tuner Feesisa Greece Werkex Saving Serve Dha Ward Realist Occiety Sake’ Pele? Society Deccho Eng Ca Oldcer Izcener Bic

Acreage Deadline Set for 5000 Acre Sugar Area

Washington announces that the deadline for fling applications for beet acreage is Thursday January 20. Growers must file at the county agricultural conservation office to receive an allotment from the 5000 acre total served by the local sugar company. Final allotments will be delayed until late summer to allow transfers of un planted acreage and ensure full planting of the 5000 acres.

Washington County Agricultural Conservation’ Office

BeavEr Valley film to be shown at Dairy Association meeting

Walt Disney academy award winning film Beaver Valley will be shown at the Cache Valley Dairy Association annual meeting next Saturday in the basement of the co op. Luncheon will be served to members and their wives before the feature. Lavor Doney Bert Winward Charles SEBTE Merlin Rawlings are in charge of arrangements.

Walt Disney Beaver Valley Cache Valley Dairy Association Lavor Doney Bert ‘Winward Charles Sebte Merlin Rawlings Po Atl Dayton, Cisson S Weston Palviews

Indians Beat Downey 64 41 In Arimo League Win

Preston reports the Indians defeated Downey 64 to 41 at Arimo on Friday securing their second league win. Rawlings led Indians with 21 points while Higbee topped the Bulldogs with 17. DeVerl Cutler fouled out late in the fourth. Junior varsity also beat Downey 53 to 22.

Preston Indians DeVerl Cutler Downey

Auction Firms Consolidate As Cache Valley Buys Preston Co

Merlin T Whittle Greene Wells and Berty Wine owners of Cache Valley Auction Co acquire Preston Auction Co from Ingram Smith Mr Wells and family sold their farm at Winder and moved to Preston to reside in the house at 130 So 1st East formerly Dr Newell G Davies residence.

Merlin T. Whittle Greene Wells Berty Wine Cache Valley Auction Co Preston Auction Co

Old Union Pacific Water Tower Demolished After 40 Years

A 1914 wooden water tower west of the Union Pacific depot, once holding 50 000 gallons, was demolished Saturday by a work crew. The 42 foot high structure featured a 12 inch standpipe and a 24 foot diameter. original cost and present value aren’t fully stated.

Union Pacific

Poultry Association Redeems Certificates in 1947 Stock Issue

The Franklin County Poultry Association redeems its 1947 preferred stock certificates. Manager Vin Westerberg directs that these certificates be taught to the plant office for handling and processing.

Franklin” County, Poultry Association Ae ‘Vin Westerberg

Ice Skating Party Planned at Arena for Public invited

A community ice skating party will be held this Saturday evening at the arena rink. The general public is invited and urged to participate. It begins at 7:00 PM with free refreshments provided by the city recreation commission.

Rodeo Arena Arid City ‘Recreation Commission

Quartet Festival Held at Franklin Stakehouse

The first annual quartet festival took place Monday evening at Franklin stakehouse with contestants from three stakes. Participants Simmons, Marla Bowen, Ann Bjorkman and Kay Sorensen earned superior ratings as the event drew local interest.

Franklin Stakehouse Simmons Marla’ Bowen Ann Bjorkman Kay Sorensen

West Side Pirates Extend Win Streak In League Play

West Side Pirates earned their sixth victory in a close 60 59 comeback over Blackfoot last Friday. Omar Hemming led Blackfoot with 19 points while Gary Porter scored 16 and ElRay Balls 15 for West Side. The win marked West Side's eighth game, seventh win, and third league contest as they prepare to host Preston Indians.

Marsh Blackfoot Broncos Joss Pirates West Porter Omar Hemming Gary ElRay West Side Preston Indians

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Dayton Gymnasium Ethel. Stevenson Farmers ‘Union Ory Will Willow Way Tavern West Side High School Iiialad Bends Oneida’ Stake Harold B. Lée Council of” Twelve Samuel Ap Harold William Tamer Disney Union Pacific Water -Tower Union Pacific Water Poultry “Association Plannied atArena En Fay Stakehouse West Side Pirates Preston High School West Side- Highs Gencol Banes
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