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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
12
Mark Hart asks Idaho officials about when to stop or pass a school bus. The guidance states stop arms are used during loading and unloading, with signals and timing to ensure safety. traffic must stop when the stop arm is extended, and drivers must stay to the right while loading.
The Peterson Tractor service of Logan Tremonton and Preston offers a $250 annual scholarship to senior students from Bear River Box Elder Logan North Cache Preston and South Cache high schools enrolled at Utah State Agricultural College. One scholarship yearly to the winner of a soil and water conservation contest.
Funeral services were conducted by Bishop Ernest Eberhard Jr. and burial followed at the city cemetery by Richards and Sons Mortuary. The Jensen family includes Ant hone, Preston, David, Mrs Eleanor Zimmerman, and many siblings and cousins across California Washington and Idaho with 15 grandchildren reported.
Burley police connected a bakery break-in to Harris after a flour dust shoe print. Harris bought a 2 PM bus ticket to Pocatello with coins, then a Boise-bound ticket. officers traced him, captured him on arrival, and he confessed. Sheriff Hansen and Officer Ward planned to return him to Preston.
The article notes a planned event featuring top amateur college boxers as part of the Dimes activities. A full bouts list will be announced later, with the Fairview community proudly completing its March of Dimes drive as the first district in Franklin county to do so. Fairview pupils contributed 31.10 dollars, and Mrs. Orval Bowles chaired the effort assisted by several volunteers.
The Franklin County Milking Shorthorn Breeders Association met and organized to promote the breed. Officers elected for the year include Elmo C. Peterson as president and Keith G. Campbell as secretary-treasurer.
The article notes that Shorthorn cattle originated in England over a century ago and grow in popularity for dual purpose use. It cites milk production from 40 to 70 pounds of butterfat monthly per cow and suggests high beef prices when slaughtered. Local breeders inviting inquiries include Horace Smith Dayton Melvin Seamons Fairview Keith Campbell Preston Melvin Mickelson Lago Garland Kidd and George Alder Preston. It highlights clipping as key to dairy hygiene, reducing sediment and bacteria, and easing milking preparation.
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