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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1961

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Trumpet Artist to Perform In Concert Here Saturday

A noted trumpeter Rafael Mendes will perform at an evening concert this Saturday in the Preston High School gym. The Brecken High School concert band and orchestra will accompany Mendes on solos with pieces including Carmen and Ziguenérwis nit. Mendes tours the United States and abroad, inspires young musicians, and has twin sons who are trumpet players now pursuing medicine. General admission tickets are available from band members or the ticket office.

Rafael” Mendes Breston Mendez Carmen United States Mausietan Ito Merideéz John Manning Eald Glett ‘Oliverson sGeneral- Ad Smith Keith Neilsen Keith Neilson Ted Steers Keith John Manning Preston High School Rafael Mendez Hal Neis Ak

Pranks and petty theft mark Preston High week

A Pekin area update recalls office humor and mischief at Preston High School. Staff jokes about a misspelled headline and pranks on John Manning while Keith Neilson notes a store burglary and a risked safe.

Local Lions Conference Held At Pocatello

Five local couples attended the district Lions midwinter conference Saturday January 14 at Idaho State College student union in Pocatello. Rexburg Lions hosted a noon luncheon and entertainment with refresher courses and a joint banquet. Leo C. Graybill and H. G. Maynor spoke. Mrs Norma Crabtree sang. Local officers named include Don Elwell Rulon Dunn and Dr David Cutler.

Idaho State College Student Union Pocatello Rulon Dunn Don Elwell Morris Gordon Dean Rust C. M. Crabtree Dunn Eltwell The Lions Rust Gordon Rexburg Lions Leo C. Graybill Great Falls Mont Graybill H. G. Maynor FBS Norma Crabtree David Cutler

Preston Volunteer Fire Department Elects Officers

The Preston volunteer fire department held its annual meeting on January 9 1961 at the firehouse. Officers York Johnson president Cly Johnson vice president Hale Thatcher chief Lowell Neeley assistant chief and secretary were reappointed. The department answered 68 calls in 1961 including 27 city and 41 county fires with hay fires among the most destructive, one fire burning 200 tons of hay.

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Idaho Education To Be Topic At Meeting Jan 30

Jefferson PTA officers announce a public meeting at the high school auditorium at 8 p m to discuss education in Idaho. Edgley, the school board chairman, will speak and moderate a Q A session open to the general public.

Idaho Jefferson Pta Phenol. Edgley Joy Wickham Marlene, Sparrow Preston Junior Lynt Nelson

March of Dimes Announce Local Campaign Leaders

Dr. Reed R. Hawkes announced the names of county workers leading the 1961 March of Dimes drive. Community chairmen are listed by ward and area, with Aphrodel Mitchell treasurer and Demar Merrill publicity chair. The Franklin county drive aims to finish by Jan 30 and the Preston Chamber event is set for Monday evening with Louise Shadduck as guest speaker.

Reed R. Hawkes March of Dimes Commounty Donna Webb June Palmer Andy Anderson Edith Hillstead Gaylord Larson Ralph Porter Ace Beckstead Hyrum Bennett Cleveland Albert Nielsen Clifton Bert Winward Dayton J. L. Page Fairview Merlin Gilbert Glendale Veley Auger Glencoe Fremon Jepsen Linrose Ariel Nash Mapleton Fred Porter Oneida Station Robert Gordon Oxford Henry Hatch Treasureton Malcolm Denton Riverdale Walter Rindlisbaker Weston Myron Fennesbeck Weston Creek Dick Lemmon Whitney Glen Tanner Aphrodel Mitchell Demar Merrill Franklin County

Preston Indians Tied for First in District Five Play

Preston won two league games to rise to a share of first in district five. They beat Marsh Valley 45 27 on Jan. 6 and edged Snake River 44 43 last Friday after leading 8 7 25 22 and 36 31 at the quarters. Park scored 16 for Snake River, Bennett 10 and Larsen 9 for Preston. The Indians travel to Blackfoot Wednesday and host Malad Friday.

Preston Marsh Valley Snake River Blackfoot Park Bennett Larsen Montpelier Broncos

Irrigation Shortcourse to Be Held in Franklin County

University of Idaho irrigation specialist Dorréll Larsen will lead an irrigation school at the Franklin County Courthouse on January 20 and 21. County agent De Vere Tovey notes sessions cover water management, subsidies, and crop-specific irrigation programs with demonstrations and a noon film. Franklin County canning Crops Assn and local groups sponsor lunch and provision of reference materials for attendees.

Dorréll de ‘Larsen University ‘of Idaho Idaho Franklin County R: Co. A California Packing’Corp Tanortcoures

State College to Hold Evening Classes in Pocatello Area

State College will offer evening classes for the second semester in Pocatello and southeast of Pocatello. An information meeting is set for Tuesday January 24 at 4 30 p m at Preston High School to determine needed courses and enrollments.

Nampa Beck Pocatello William Andra Preston EEA Eepsidado State College Pocatelo Tesday Bath Gndt MD Styl

Deere Day observance hosted by Preston Implement Co

Preston Implement Co and Bohn Deere day sponsor invite farmers and families to a Friday program at the Preston Implement store and Grand Theatre. Lee Bergquist and Arnold Sant announce a free lunch and entertainment with motion pictures about farm equipment progress since the steel plow.

Preston Implement Co Deere Preston Implement Store Grand Theatre Lee Bergquist Arnold Sant Ark Anes Es Ancy Amillés Préston Implement 3 Lee Vietalag Rcamcht Progrésa

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