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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1951

Page

16

New 1951 De Soto Displayed at West Motor Co

A Norwest De Soto display Saturday at West Motor Co Preston features sweeping redesigns. The 1951 De Soto introduces Oriflow shock absorbers plus exterior styling changes such as a new grille wide hood crest front end and belt molding. Interior gains include a walnut grain instrument panel edge-lighted gauges and a longer wheelbase for rear seat comfort. Engine displacement rises to 251 cubic inches with 116 horsepower.

de Soto West Motor Co de Soto-Plymouth Preston de’ ‘Sotos DeSoto

Improved auto choke and seals enhance De Soto engine start

A new automatic choke in the carburetor improves starting and warm up. Dust and dirt protection increases reliability, and complete waterproofing aids fast starts and continuous operation in wet weather. Ori flow shock absorbers deliver a smooth ride on all surfaces, especially rough roads.

Jorgensen Starts 98-Week Navy Course in Memphis

Airman apprentice Norman V. Jorgensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Jorgensen of 153 North State, St. Preston, began a 98 week electronics technician training at the U S naval air technical training center Memphis Tenn After recruit training at San Diego he entered the navy last July 13 to pursue aviation electronics schooling.

Norman V. Jorgensen USN Victor Jorgensen North State St.Preston U.S. Naval Aviation Electronics U.S. Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn Jorgensen Navy US. Naval Training Center San Diego

Edgeholm Herd Name Granted to Local Breeders

John R. Gregory and his son Pres ton receive exclusive use of the herd name Edgeholm for registering their purebred Holstein Friesian cattle. The prefix will be recorded by The Holstein Friesian Association of America. About 1200 prefixes were issued to breeders in 1949.

John R. Gregory Preston Edgeholm Holstein-Friesian Association of America

Extension Classes Begin January 22 at Jefferson School

The USAC extension department starts two new courses this Monday at 7 p.m. in the Jefferson School library. Classes cover heredity and home demonstration and are open to the public and teachers. Credits may count toward college or be audited. Betty Westerberg to debate in tourney representing University of Idaho.

USAC T.p.m Jefferson “School Brary Betty Westerberg Preston University of Idaho Pacific Northwest

Police Court Fines Hit Local Offenders

In the city police court last week Calvin L Ward of Poca tello was fined 2.50 for throwing lighted firecrackers from a car. Clyde Rasmussen received a 50 fine for intoxication. Bush Stratford Painter of Logan paid 10 for operating a cab without a license. M M Deaton of Weston was fined 5 for illegal parking in a traffic lane. Elmer Hodges paid 8 for failing to have a car license. Call THE PRESTON CITIZEN for news.

Calvin L. Ward Pocatello Clyde’. Rasmussen Bush Stratford Painter Logan M. M. Deaton Weston Elmer Hodges

Dworshak Receives Key Senate Committee Posts

Idaho's Henry C. Dworshak Republican senior senator is assigned to the committee on public works and the committee on expenditures in the executive department. The moves reflect his six years on appropriations and aim to oversee flood control navigation roads dams water power and federal building matters as well as government economy and intergovernmental relations. Phone your news to No 8.

Committee Public Works Committee On Executive Department Idaho Henry C. Dworshak GOP United States Senate Veto West Dworshak Committee On Public Works Public Works Committee United States District of Columbia Columbia House Senate ‘Appropriations Committee Committee On Expenditures

Community Guests, Dinners, and Visits Highlight Franklin Weekend

Franklin residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Wilford Geddes prepared to leave for a northern states mission with family gathering in Salt Lake and a pot-luck supper at the Lowe home. Willis Chatterton and family from Salt Lake City joined events, while former Franklin teacher Stanley Boyle now at Rigby stopped by O C Hampton's home.

Gran Jensen Pocatello Lottie Jensen Andrew Marilyn Geddes Elmer Kerr Fairview Wilford Geddes Northern’ States Roy’ Geddes Ray David Wilford Hatch Frank Woodward Bountiful Salt Lake Thaylon Hobbs Nile Olsen Ruby Hobbs Leone’ Olsen Herman Perkins Stanley Boyle Franklin Rigby O. C. Hampton

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