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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1951

Page

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Organization of Cache Valley Boy Scouts Executive Board

George Raymond presiding at the initial executive board meeting outlines year long committees and chairmen. Key figures include Phenol J. Edgley as silver beaver rock design chair, W. H. Simmons as vice chair finance and leadership training, and H. HunSaker among camp development and planning chairs. Bert W. Winward Jr to serve as district representative. Elmo Peterson and William A. Davis named YMMIA superintendents. Merlin T. Whittle district camping head. Dr. O. G. Cutler and ex officio EM Raymond on executive committee.

George Raymond Cache Valley Council Boy Scouts. of ‘America Sree Preston Phenol J. “Edgley W. H. Simmons Mr. Raymong W. “Hazen Hillyard HT. van Ordén Pee H. Hunsaker Ben van Pana Rece Henry R. Hurren H. B. Hunsaker Lionel Danielson William "A. Scholes O. &. Cutler Edgley Raymond Bert W. Winward, Jr Franklin County YMMIA Elmo Peterson Oneida Stake Wiliam A. Davis Franklin Stake Merlin T. Whittle Lott Viehweg Albert Moser J. “Howard Maughan Eve Merrill W. H. ‘Simmons

Postal Building to Be Remodeled in Preston

U S Senator Herman Welker announced the Preston post office remodeling contract will be awarded after July with bids advertised in May. The project plans include basement space and all blueprints are finished.

Preston Post Preston , Citizen U. S. Seni Herman Welker Preston Post Office General ‘Services Administration Federal

All American Declares Drury Bull Calf Top All American

The Holstein Friesian Association announced that Henry Drury and Sons of Fairview own a young bull calf, son of Ormsby Cola De Kol, winning first place at Portland and Franklin County fairs plus reserve junior champion at Eastern Idaho State fair. The animal also earned top bull calf honors in other events and was named reserve all American.

Holstein, Friesian Association America Brattleboro Drury Lane Cole Henry Drury and Sons of Fairview

Dairymen Told to Lead by Using Own TM Products

Franklin county dairymen urged at the annual meeting to set an example by using only their TM products. County Agent Daniel Roberts cited state tax data showing butter substitute use rose from 6 million pounds in 1950 to 600 thousand pounds in 1985 in Idaho. He stressed dairy products as Franklin county’s economic backbone and a state strong point, noting continued income from dairy.

Franklin Tash Daniel Roberts Tax ‘ ‘ Commission Idaho County

March of Dimes Drives Kickoff Session in Franklin County

Franklin county March of Dimes leaders convened at the county courthouse for the 1951 drive kickoff. They outlined goals and 50 cents per person or $5 per family, with 50 percent of funds staying locally for patient care and the rest to the national foundation. The group noted 1950 allocations and a recent $995 check to defray local patient care costs amid polio cases in Idaho.

Franklin County National Foundation For Roberts National Foundation Gaylord Larson National” Foundation Foundation Idaho

Christmas Seals Short of Quota

Mrs. Eileen Jones thanks Franklin County volunteers for their unflagging work on the 1950 Christmas seal campaign. She credits their time and energy as key to the campaign’s effort and notes continued page coverage.

Eileen Jones Franklin County Jones

New Jaycee President Bennett Elected At Preston Club

Howard C. Bennett, a young automobile sales manager, was elected president at the Preston Jaycees annual meeting held Monday evening January 25. Bennett has worked in the Pontiac and Kaiser-Frazer agencies and is a Marine veteran of 3 1/2 years. He has lived in Preston since 1946.

Howard C. Bennett Don Elwell Preston Corumere Wweck Alf “Fhite Tent Merrill Rotary Ailon Anaust Sales Motor Gales Dennas Slicuether Mlo Ted Ea4 Pontiac Havo Kaiser-Frazer A Wis Granney Gheviolet Ce Vived

Montpelier Youths Released on Parole

Reed Wixom and Kenneth Robert Van Darlin, 18 year olds from Montpelier, released on parole by Franklin County authorities. Held since last October for breaking parole tied to a prior breaking and entering charge at the Grand Theatre. Appeared before District Judge Henry McQuade and released to the state board of paroles and corrections for one year.

Reed “Wixom Kenneth Robert van Darlin

Knife Fork Club to Welcome John Fisher as Guest Speaker

The Knife, Fork Club will host its first meeting of the year next Thursday evening with John Fisher as guest speaker. Fisher, a renowned Canadian broadcaster and commentator, will discuss his view of the world from the perspectives of the United States and Canada. He has traveled widely, written for American and Canadian papers, and holds the Beaver Award and Le Fleche trophy for radio contributions. He was born in New Brunswick, graduated from Dalhousie University, and is bilingual in English and French.

Preston John Fisher Canada United States Beeri Europe Beaver le Fleche New “Brunswick Dalhousie University Nova Scotia

Glencoe Polio Drive Sees Local Support and Funds

Glencoe ward residents contributed to a polio drive led by chairman Daniel Roberts. Report notes 128 people participated with 97 dollars raised, reflecting community support and a positive attitude toward the effort.

Gleaners to Hear Two Speakers for Junior M Men and Daughters

Plans for an inspirational program for all junior Gleaner girls mothers and class leaders and junior M men fathers and class leaders are set. The event Tuesday at 8 pm in Franklin stake house features President ElRay Christiansen of Logan and Ernest Eberhard bishop of Preston first ward as speakers. Special musical numbers are arranged for both groups.

All Ward Mia Franklin Stake ElRay Christiansen Logan Ernest Eberhard Preston First Ward Christiansen Eberhard

Training Meeting Held by Scouters Here

Scouters of the Franklin county district held their monthly training meeting at the stake house Sunday. Franklin stake commissioner David E Davis led the session and Earl Nelson explained the explorer basketball program and urged prompt submission of eligibility blanks. Gilbert Catterly demonstrated tracking and signaling with Calvin Cole and Claine Forsgren presenting signaling skills. Planned 1951 district activities include Boy Scout week February 4 to 12 conservation promotion and nationwide clothing collection.

Franklin County Rourid Franklin David E.davis Earl. Nelson Oneida Rand Gilbert Catterly Fairview Calvin Cole Claine ~Forsgren Collec

Dr David Cutler To Speak On Polio At Meeting

Dr David Cutler will address polio causes effects and cures at a January meeting in Franklin stake houses. A question and answer period will follow and the public is urged to attend.

David’ Cutler

Square Dance Social Delayed One Week

The square dance social that was to be held Saturday January 27 is postponed one week. It will now take place Saturday evening at 8 o clock in the Franklin stake house, announced by directors today.

Franklin Stake House Swanee Singers Salt Lake City Earl Denney Wali Franklin Ward Chapel Sizale Ig Franklin Sele Sliemale Northwest Pacific

Farm Bureau Membership Drive Puts Franklin County in State Top Five

Franklin County Farm Bureau members gathered for a dinner meeting to discuss a one week membership drive adding 57 new members, raising total to 859 and placing the county among the state’s top five. State director Moser led the drive with others from Weston and Dayton, while plans for a county office were explored by Lloyd Browning and staff.

Farm Bureau Franklin County Farm Bureau Federation Gaylord Larson Preston Albert Moser Dayton John Lloyd D Browning Pocatello Bingham Bonneville Cassia Twin- Falls Canyon Potinties

Holstein Breeders Elect Leaders At Franklin Dinner

Drury Henry Drury was named chairman of the Franklin county Holstein breeders group at the annual dinner. Alma Choulés of Fairview was named vice chairman and Douglas Wright of Franklin was named secretary-treasurer. The banquet concluded a day touring Holstein herds.

Henry Drury Franklin County ‘Holstein Breeders’ Group Randall’s Cafe

Calvin Foss Home Damaged By Fire

Firemen battled a roof consuming blaze at Calvin Foss residence on East Oneida Street Wednesday at 3 10 am. Three water streams were used as crews fought an attic fire believed to start in the chimney. It took over three hours to control with the roof destroyed and home damage estimated at about 4000 dollars.

Calvin Foss Oneida Street Ivan , Goff

Post Office Reports 1950 Revenue Changes and Service Updates

Postmaster Hart unveils 1950 financial figures showing total gross receipts from stamps and other sales up from 1949 but a drop in postal savings to 89,052. He notes reduced savings, an upcoming new money order form, and expanded routing with three rural routes. Window hours are adjusted, with a 6 pm stamp window on weekdays and a single daily delivery for city residents.

Preston W.M ‘Hart Hart Federal Post Office Department Ste Postal Inspection Service Postal” Department Franklin Dixie Beach Cherryville West Franklin Highway Ogden UIC Cache Valley

Mink Show Winner and Sledding Accident Report

A Preston sledding accident injured two boys near Hodges ranch with serious skull fracture and facial bruising. Separately, Idaho mink breeder Lewis Palmer returned from Milwaukee after 25 years in the trade and won the Oscar trophy at the International Mink Show with 16 entries and 15 ribbons, a western ranch first.

Preston Lynn Shaffer Dean Shaffer Dale _ Alfred Ani Lewis” Palmer Milwaukee Wis Palmer Idaho Fealmes

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A. George Raymond Takes Valley Council March of Dimes Bennet New Jaycee Montpelier Knife, Fork Club Glencoe Deimér Olsen Glencose Daniel. Roberts Spe‘cial Pres‘ton Ward Basia Dewnly Haze Saterday
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