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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1953

Page

3

Air Force Lieutenant in Thule Greenland Reports Harsh Winter

Second Lt. Ernest Tiede writes from Thule air base in Greenland describing extreme cold winds up to 150 mph, 60 below zero temperatures, and four inches of snow. He details base life, recreation, and study with LDS friends, while his wife Leah Jensen and two young children stay in Dayton with her mother Alma Jensen.

Ernest Sir Tiede Air Force Tadtio United States Thule Greenland Ibhat Leah- Jensen Carl Janice Tooley Air Force Base North ‘Pole Russia North Mountain Tiede U. S Scott Air-Force Base Illinois India Utah State Agricultural College Scott Air Force Base Alma-L. Jensen

Man Loses Clothes After Near Tragic Tractor Power Takeoff Incident

Jay Clair Anderson of Aberdeen wandered into a field seeking work and approached a farmer’s tractor. The power takeoff mechanism pulled at his coveralls, stripping his clothing down to shorts and belt.

Jay Clair Anderson Aberdeen Anderson

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Massey Harris Dealer Reveals New Tractor and Combine Models

A Massey Harris dealer in Earl Nelson presents the latest designs including the 90 and 80 self propelled combines with hydraulic speed control and broad road speeds, the 70 model for smaller farms, and the Clipper 50 with larger capacity and improved threshing. New tractors Colt and Mustang were shown, plus two three plow 33 and three four plow 44 models with power take off.

Earl- Nelson Masseytroductory Massey-Harris Pocatello Nelson Colt Mustang Neilson

Faust lead chosen by USAC music dept for local opera

Twenty years ago the Citizen reports Preston based Hawkes cast in Faust with Kengrith. Junior High basketball star players Farnes Smith Sant Leicht Golightly Ralph Martin and Winger praised for strong play. Debate team members listed and Franklin high staged The Belle of Barcelona operetta. Stork brings two baby boys to Dalley and Weeks families on January 12.

Kengrith Hawkes Preston Usac Music Department Faust Don Farnes Mark Smith Cecil’ Sant Jack’ Leicht Hal’ Golightly Sidney ‘ Ralph James Martin Earl

Rats and Mice Threaten Idaho Grain Stores

Franklin county farmers face millions in damage from rats and mice harming grain seed feed and farm equipment. County agent Dan iel Roberts urges cleanup to cut breeding sites and promote rodent-proof granaries, using red squill or warfarin safely to reduce pests. The pure food and drug administration seeks standards to prevent grain contamination.

Franklin County Daniel. Roberts Pure Food and Drug Administration Roberts

Motor bike spec upgrade highlights traction gains

A 201 cubic inch overhead valve engine is paired with a longer frame a 10 inch single disc clutch and larger tires improving traction and stability.

Garrett Freight Opens Terminal in Great Falls Montana

Garrett Freightlines announces a new terminal in Great Falls Montana offering direct through service from the Pacific coast to Canada via the Sweetgrass Coutts gateway. Richard Armstrong of Pocatello is named agent at 216 8th Ave North. The expansion adds 159 miles between Butte and Great Falls to over 6 000 miles of main line operation across seven western states.

Great Falls Mont Ray A. Hendricks Pioneer Pacific Coast Canada Sweetgrass-Coutts Richard @. Armstrong Pocatello 8Th Ave Armstrong Garrett’s Butte Montana Idaho Utah Nevada Oregon California Garrett's Hendricks Treasure State Motor Freight Co Interstate Commerce Commission

Garretts seeks Treasure State line purchase with ICC

Garretts filed an ICC application to buy the Treasure State line with no Montana Motor Express ties, Hendricks says. The Pocatello firm will offer three day service to Great Falls from California and Oregon, two day service from Utah and Boise, and overnight service from Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Last year Garretts traveled more than 22 million miles and earned over 10 million dollars in revenue. The ATA safety awards highlighted Garretts as one of seven nationwide carriers for claims prevention.

Garrett’s ICC Montana Express, Inc Hendricks Pocatello Great Falls California Oregon Utah Boise Idaho Falls National Safety Greater Los Angeles ATA Garrett's

Fifth Ward Weekend Visitors and Local Trips

Fifth Ward residents hosted and visited kin over the weekend. Merlin Larsen and family from Idaho Falls spent time with Mr and Mrs Merlin Larsen Jr. Elmer Oliverson and family planned a Murray Utah trip with Jay Winger family. Less Gregory and Carl Skinner accompanied by Orvald Moser Oliver son Kenneth, William Poole and Les Poole visited Ogden on business. Reo Alder and Waldean Alder attended the ACU of U basketball game Thursday evening. Mrs Elvon Jensen entertained.

Merlin ‘Larsen Merlin’ Larsen Idaho Falls Elmer Oliverson Murray Jay Winger Grégory Pocatello Carl Skinner Orvald Moser Kenneth. Oliverson William Poole Les Poole Ogden Fuiay Reo Alder Waldean Alder ACU Elvon Jensen

Social club evening and local visits noted

Mrs Kay Anderson attended a club event as special guest with games and prizes won by Mrs Melba Mockli and Mrs Faye Bell Light refreshments were served Attendees included Ondelyn Mockli Fern Porter Faye Bell Melba Mockli Oneda Alder Verda Beckstead Phyllis Moser and Fawn Porter Sunday visitors to Harold Oliverson's home included Mr and Mrs Hubert Rockwood and children Ann and Craig of Idaho Falls Also visited with Glen Oliverson Carl Skinner and Less Gregory spent time in Ogden for business George Nielson was honored at a family dinner before leaving for the armed forces Mrs Pearl Oliverson and Mrs Hubert Rockwood visited with Orval Moser

Kay Anderson Kay Anderson Melba Mockli Faye Bell Ondelyn’ Mockli Fern ‘Porter Faye | Bell Oneda Alder Verda Beckstead Phyllis _ Moser Fawn Porter Carl Nielson George Nielson Armed” Forces Pearl Oliverson Hubert Rockwood Ann Orval .Moser

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