Franklin Stake Conference Announces January Sessions
President Henry R. Rawlings of the Franklin Stake announces a quarterly conference to be held Saturday and Sunday January 26 and 27 at the Stake Tabernacle. Elder Harold B. Lee of Salt Lake will attend as visiting authority. Activities begin Saturday at 6 30 p m with stake welfare and priesthood meetings and continue Sunday with general priesthood sessions and a concluding session at 7 30 p m under the Sunday School Stakes Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
R. Rawlings
Franklin L. D. S
Tabernacle
Harold B. Lee
Salt Lake
Council of the Twelve
Sunday School Stakes Board
Board Members To Get Awards In Idaho Ceremony
Seven members of the Franklin county board of Selective Service will receive Certificates of Merit and Medals as authorized by Congress for service on local war boards. Recipients from the county include Homer Johnson Nash Harleys Swenson A Meek Henry Rawlings and Cliff Warr. The presentation occurs in Pocatello at the Student Union building on February 11 at 1 30 p m with Gov Arnold Williams and the state director in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Board of Selective Service
Congress
Homér Johnson
A. B
Nash
Harleysa Sry
Swenson
Bér A. Meek
Henry ‘H. Rawlings
Cliff ‘Warr
Pocatello
Student Union
Arnold Williams
New Arrival at Hospital Notes January Births Idaho Falls
A list of newborns with parents and birth dates includes a baby boy for Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Davis of Idaho Falls born January 13 whose mother is Marie Neeley of Riverdale. A baby girl for Mr. and Mrs. Von Noyes of Preston born January 13. A son for Mr. and Mrs. Don Kent of Kilgore born January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Davis
Idaho Falls
Marie Neeley
Riverdale
von Noyes
Preston
Don Kent
Kilgore
State Specialist Explains Soil Conservation Here
State expert Neil Irving outlines how soil conservation districts are formed and operated. He notes a five member board with three locally elected and two state appointees, and that technicians assist farmers after district establishment. County agents will meet February 7 to decide next steps with this proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil ‘Irving
Franklin County
Daniel Roberts
Irving
State Commission
LeRoy Olson
Virginia
Bannock County
Portneuf
Lions Endorse Bushnell Hospital Preservation Effort
The Preston Lions urged Senators Gossett and Taylor and Representative Dworshak to keep Bushnell hospital in Brigham City, aligning with the Brigham City Lions in opposition to its closure. Dr M O Merrill spoke on sight conservation praising local schools, with Kathleen Barrus and Blair Gibbons providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Lions
Gossett and Taylor
Dworshak
Bushnell Hospital
Brigham City
Brigham City Lions
M. O. Merrill
Preston City
Franklin County
Merrill
Kathleen Barrus
Blair Gibbons
Nora Maughan
Wallace Jensen
Herman Richards
Rulon Dunn
Ones Bauer
Dan Johnson
The
Light Conservation and Blind Aid Committee
Heifers Vaccinated for Bangs Disease on 355 Farms
Twelve hundred ninety seven heifers were vaccinated for Bang's disease on 355 county farms during December and early January. The program was organized by the county agent's office and Gaylord Larson, with veterinarians Dr Norman S Howells of Preston and Dr Stevens of Lewiston conducting the vaccinations. A December 1946 follow up is planned and farmers are urged to have their heifers vaccinated by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Larson
Norman S. Howells
Preston
Stevens
Lewiston
Roberts
Preston Water Softening Report Reveals Moderate Hardness Levels
City manager Ivan Goff releases a report on Preston water showing average hardness around 150 parts per million nine grains per gallon. It notes softeners may cost more than soap savings and that Idaho public supplies vary from low to high hardness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Ivan Goff
Goft
Idaho
Sub District Hoop Meet Set for Arimo this February
The sub-district hoop meet will be held in Arimo on February 15 16 and 22 with four teams Arimo McCammon Franklin and Inkom. Pairings include McCammon vs Arimo and Inkom vs Franklin on Feb 15 then Inkom vs McCammon and Arimo vs Franklin on Feb 16 and finally McCammon and Franklin and Arimo vs Inkom on Feb 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arimo
McCammon
Franklin
Inko
Inkom
Arimo Franklin
Jaycees Reorganize as JCC Forms New Officers
A Friday meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms reestablished the Junior Chamber of Commerce with 25 new members. John Webber was named president, Max Norton vice president, Lyle Shipley secretary, and Dick Manion Mel Burrup Leo Palmer and H C Neilson joined as directors. G Gordon Dee Wayns guard of Logan and Ben Johnson attended as guests. The group aims for at least 100 members by February and plans a reorganizational banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Twentyfive
John, Webber
Max Norton
Lyle Shipley
Dick Manion
Mel Burrup
Leo Palmer
H. C. Neilson
Gi Gordon
Dee Waynsguard
Logan
Ben Johnson
Thorne
National
Junior Chamber ™ of” “Commerce
Springfield
Utah
Junior Chamber of Commercce
Preston firms prepare for year with renovations
In Preston a wave of renovations hits multiple businesses as owners plan upgrades for the coming year. The bike shop expands its merchandise area by extending the front partition, while repainting and remodeling aims to refresh woodwork and walls for a more attractive shop. The Luthy Store also undertakes radical changes as part of the town’s progressive commercial spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Ernest Britenbekers
Preston Bike
Bpacer
Theeeiton
Luthy
Preston Shows Best Cooperation With Veterans Says Administration
Based on a Veterans Administration report from Boise Preston leads Idaho towns of similar size in GI Bill training for veterans. The piece lists numerous local businesses and individuals employing veterans under the program including Petterborg Chevrolet Kilgore Auto IGA Preston Bike Shop and many others allied with the Preston community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Administration
Boise
Idaho
James Beddinefield
Petterborg Chevrolet
Jesse D. Bergquist
Kilgore Auto
Keith Johnson
Preston Bike
Rulon A. Owen
A.C.” Hansen Glass
George Preece
Preston Citizen
John Purser
Don Greaves Iga
Lyle A Christensen
Jensen Farm Implement
Farrell
Merrill
Paul’s Cafe
Robert’'D. Miller
McCune Motor
John B. Martin
Martin
Hone Auto
Randall L. Dursteller
Petterberg Chevrolet
Rex Jensen
O.P. ‘Skaggs
Lloyd Tewis
High
Ray Fackrell
Classic Cleaners
Thomas C. Poole
Utah Power
William J
Auger
Preston Radio
Barton Bowden
First Sec. Bank
Arthur E. Kross
Hendricks Mortuary
Horace” Baugh
Horace Baugh
Clearing House to Coordinate Preston Area Meetings
The Preston chamber of commerce announces a centralized clearing house for all public or club meetings in the area. Mel Reeves, secretary, says a calendar will be posted at the chamber office and sessions not conflicting with existing meetings can be arranged by contacting Mr Reeves. The system aims to improve attendance by sharing planning information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston and
Vicinity
Mel. Reeves
Preston
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Reeves
Twin Falls Relieves Pauline Nelson on Sick Leave
F. M. Egbert of Twin Falls is managing the Preston theaters in Pauline Nelson’s absence on sick leave. Nelson is undergoing medical treatment in Ogden and expects to be away about ten days before returning to Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Egbert
Twin Falls
Preston Houses
Intermountain
Pauline
Nelson
Ogden
Preston
Alma Hendricks 61 Dies at Cove Home
Alma Hendricks 61 died at the home of his daughter Mrs W P Hobbs in Franklin Wednesday from causes incident to age. He was born in Logan August 11 1686. He operated Desert Flour Mill at Logan then High Creek mill at Cove. He served in the ward bishopric ten years and led Sunday School fourteen years. Survived by present wife Almeds Larsen Hendricks and sons and daughters including Ada H Larson Lew J Hendricks Salt Lake City Thomas A Wm Fenton Hendricks Richmond Wren P Hendricks Nyssa Oregon Phillip Hendricks Colorado Springs Mrs Valate Hobbs Franklin Mrs Tennie Christopher son Pittsburg California Clyde S Hendricks Richmond 31 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at Richmond 1 p m. Interment Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hendicks
Franklin
W. D
Elviras
Smith
Hendricks
Logan
Desert
Cove
High Creek
Julia
Valate
Petty F Hendricks
Almeds Larsen Hendricks
Ada H. Larson
Lew J
Salt’ Lake
City
Thomas A
Fenton Hendricks
Richmond
Wren
P. Hendricks
Nyssa
Oregon
Phillip Hendricks
Colorado
Springs
Hobbs
Tennie
Christopherson
Pittsbug
California
Clyde S
Hendricks Mortuary
Horsfall Names Vet As Liquor Store Manager
Official word from Supt. E P Horsfall states Raymon J Bosworth of Preston will become manager of the local store effective February 21. The outgoing manager Mrs Effie Brower is praised for strong performance with a balanced audit and courteous service. the new manager is a highly recommended veteran with two Bronze Star medals and a Good Conduct medal after 38 months in European service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.P. Horsfall
State Liquor Control Dispensary
Horsfall
Raymon J. Bosworth
Preston
Effie Brower
European Theatre of Activities
Miss Lillian Griffeth dies after lingering illness
Miss Lillian Griffeth 46 died Monday after a lingering illness. Funeral services were Wednesday in the Fairview ward conducted by Bishop Lavon Larsen. Born April 13, 1900 in Dayton she was a nurse active in community work and served in the Primary. She was survived by her parents Edward T. and Lillian B. Fordham and three brothers Thurman F. Arden F. and Douglas F. Griffeth, all of Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Lavon Larsen
Lillian Griffeth
Griffeth
Dayton
Edward T
Lillian B. Fordham
Franklin
Thurman F
Arden F
Douglas ‘F. Griffeth
Weston High Faces Downey In Key Region Clash
Weston High prepares for a weekend basketball pairing with Downey, a top regional foe. The Indians seek momentum after an earlier Downey loss, aiming for a close, hard fought game despite Downey’s strong season.
Free Admission For All At County Sportsmen Meeting Riot
Franklin county sportsmen plan an annual meeting Friday January 25 to elect officers for the new biennium and stage a free dinner and all around entertainment. A riot themed program including a dinner served cafeteria style, musical numbers, and a dance will follow in the Opera house with carnival booths and games in the Persiana area. Six booths offer activities such as a fishing pond, shooting gallery, white elephant, fortune telling, bingo, and a darts game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin ‘County
Tangea
Gilbert Cafferty
Vic’ ‘Nielson
Franklin County Livestock Association elects leaders and reports 1945 hogs
Gaylord Larson is re elected chairman of the Franklin County Livestock Association with Thayne Winward and Edgar Petterberg named as board members. Winward reports 5934 hogs shipped weighing 1 529 538 pounds grossing 222 040 for growers. Petterberg notes 8763 animals shipped to market in 1945, with 2310 head of cattle and other stock shipped, including 113 railroad cars and 174 trucks, as attention turns to marketing cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord ‘Larson
Prestoni
Franklin County Livestock Association
Petterberg
Franklin
Edgar’ Petterboreg
Dan Roberts
Preston basketball schedule on their floor this year
The Preston team lists upcoming games at home this year including February 1 versus Blackfoot February 8 versus Weston February 9 versus Grace February 13 versus Pocatello February 20 versus Blackfoot February 22 versus Malad with the district meet set for February 26 March 4 and 2 at the Pocatello gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Basketeers
Preston
Blackfoot
Weston
Grace
Pocatello
Blackfoot- At -Preston
World Sugar Shortage Seen Deepening in 1946
The 1946 world sugar supply is forecast to be 6.5 million tons below prewar levels, with possible curtailments in Puerto Rican and Cuban crops threatening U S output. North American beet sugar production rises, while Europe and other regions fall, and U S producers face higher ceilings or subsidies amid unsettled export delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Pearl Harbor
U.S.S. Department of
North
America
Europe
Far” East
Africa
Australia
Pacific
North America
Soviet Union
United Press
U.S
O. S
USDA
Preston Boxing Team Opens Season at Home
The Preston gym hosts the first bout of the season this Saturday with Driggs as the opponent. Coach Durwood Hulse has trained his boxers to a strong level and aims to win many bouts. The event begins at 8 p m at the Nielsen gym and kicks off a slate of upcoming matches through February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Mitt
Driggs
Preston
Durwood Hulse
Nielsen, Gym
Preston Driggs
Polio Boxing
Logan
Idaho
Falls
Funeral at Treasureton for former resident George Sant
George Oscar Sant, 61, formerly of Treasureton, died at home in Pocatello. Funeral and burial services are planned in Treasureton. He lived in Treasureton for years before moving to Pocatello. Survived by wife Lou, children Cecil Sant Boise Harold Dale Jane Hendricks Vera Shepherd Norma Green all of Pocatello and 11 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Oscar Sant
Pocatello
Ward
Treasureton
Sant
Lou Sant
Cecil " Sant
Boise
Franklin Boy to Serve in New England Mission
Blaine P Parkinson son of Jr and Mrs B R B Parkinson has accepted a call to serve as a missionary for the LDS church in the New England states. He will enter the mission home at Salt Lake City February 4 and depart February 13 for Cambridge Massachusetts. A farewell program and dance in his honor will be held Friday February at 8 p m. He was discharged from the Naval Air Corps after 27 months as a cadet. He earned the Eagle rank in scouting and starred in high school athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine P. Parkinson
B. RB. Parkinson
New England ‘States
LDS Church
Salt Lake City
Franklin Ward
Blaine
Naval Air Corps
Cambridge
Mass
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Max Andreason
Cleveland
Frank Luthi
A. P. “Allen
Tek Ott
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Stewart Geddes
Banida
Claude Keller
L. M. Doney
Ben. Meek
Roy Andreason
Arvin Larson
Cecil Foster
Whitney
G. L. Wright
Jared Lewis
E. O. Bergeson
Mel Reeves
L. E. McDermott
Clifton
Bill Carver
Glencoe
Shirley Palmer
Winder
Ora Packer
Bill Fryer
C. P. Maughan
Owen Murray
Bushnell Aid
M. C. Merrill
Preston Water
Jaycees
JOO
Tyra Ee
Harold. Be Lee
L. D. Se ‘Church
Franklin Stake
Preston Merchants
Ronald ‘Baird
Appliance Center
Chas
Pauline Nelson
Alma
Miller
Sportsman’s
Illiax
Weston High
Montpeliers
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Dept
Franklin Boy
New England
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