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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1949

Page

4

Dog Derby Highlights at American Legion Event

Twenty years ago the Citizen reports a lively Dog Derby sponsored by the American Legion with a crowded turnout. First prize went to Phoenix Christensen and his dog Jim, while Irene Smith was chosen to represent Riverdale at the Gold and Green ball. Mrs C J Goff and daughter Myra left for Portland and Mrs A A Merrill traveled to Provo for leadership exercises. Coach Maughan, former Preston High boys coach, reconnected with friends in Preston last week.

The American Legion Pheonix Christensen Jim Irene Smith Riverdale Maughan Preston High Preston

Public notices of estray sale and probate claims in Preston Idaho

Public sale of estrays to be held February 4 1949 at Paul Adams ranch Cleveland Idaho at noon. Notices to creditors for the estates of Simon S Hooker and William F Pratt set four months for claims with executors and attorneys listed in Preston Idaho. City offers bid sale of sheds and fence along 2nd West and 1st West streets prior to February 2 1949. Ernest Eberhard Jr mayor.

Cleveland Franklin County Idaho Uniess United States Paul Adams Ranch Simon S. Hooker P. M. Condie Preston William F. Pratt South 10Th Street Pocatello 2Nd West 1St West 2Nd North Street Ball Park Ernest Eberhard, Jr

Annual Meeting Notice for Twin Lakes Canal Co

Notice to stockholders of Twin Lakes Canal Co. meeting in Dayton Idaho on February 7 1949 at 1 pm to elect a District No 1 director for three years approve borrowing funds for operation and maintenance and transact other business. All stockholders should attend in person or by proxy. J J Sanford secretary.

Twin Lakes Canal Company Dayton Franklin County State of Idaho

Poultrymen Convention Attended by Chas F Peterson in Provo

Chas F Peterson attended the Poultrymen convention held in Provo last week. Preston high school boys basketball team is set to play North Cache next Friday, with a post game dance for visitors in Richmond. The Franklin and Oneida stakes Green and Gold ball took place at the Persiana ballroom with Miss Margaret Head named Oneida stake queen and Miss Zoe Morrison named Franklin stake queen. about 500 couples attended.

Chas. F. Peterson Poultrymen’s Provo Persiana Margaret Head Oneida Stake Zoe Morrison Franklin Stake

Local society notices and upcoming events

Ten years ago the Citizen reports Nat Edwards family returning to Salt Lake after a Preston vacation. A high school dance precedes a dinner and pinocle party hosted by Bruce Wallace and wife. Miss Eldora Peterson breaks her ankle skiing and remains at home in Logan. Edythe Hogan announces engagement to Orin Lindhardt of Winder. The Checketts host a dinner and games, with score honors to Sternberg and Sinclair couples. Movie listings include You Can t Take It With You at the Grand and That Certain Age at Isis.

Eldora Peterson Logan Walter Hogan Soda Springs Edythe Orin Lindhardt Winder Jean Arther Lionel ‘Barrymore James Stewart Deanna Durbin Isis

Cassia County Idaho a History of Trails and Growth

The Cassia area in Idaho has a storied past from pioneer trails to a 1862 massacre near the City of Rocks and 1864 battles with Bannack and Shoshoni. It highlights Oakley as a freight post, irrigation-led prosperity, and the 1918 shift of the county seat to Burley.

Cassia Idaho Pocatello City of Rocks Conner Connor Oakley Salt Lake City American Falls Cassia County Albion Cassia Creek Burley Minidoka National Forest

Gold and Green Ball in Cleveland Mound Valley

A large crowd attended the Gold and Green ball at the Cleveland recreation hall with Beatrice Anderson and Elaine Clark named queens. Local residents and guests from Mound Valley, Preston, and nearby towns joined in dinners, visits, and social rounds across the area.

Paul Adams Glenn Jensen Boise Jensen Ruth Jensen Glencoe Mound Valley Cleveland Cleveland Recreation Hall Beatrice: Anderson Elaine Clark Keith Clark Fred Anderson Utah Preston Dee Andreasen Lincoln__Burton Mary Burton Mildred Burton Califoria Seattle California

Farleys Welcome Daughter's Family. Burton Relatives Return

Mr and Mrs Farley host their daughter and family while Mrs Mary Burton and Mildred return to their Cleveland home.

Farley Mary Burton Mildred Cleveland

Freezing of Pipes Avoided With Planning

University of Idaho expert J W Martin warns homeowners to prevent frozen pipes by placing side pipes below frost level three to four feet, installing stop and waste cocks for draining, running water during cold snaps, using good insulation, or wrapping pipes with electric soil heating cables controlled by a thermostat.

J.W. Martin University of Idaho Martin

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C. J. Goff Myra Portland Ore A. A. Merrill Legal Publications Gildon Paul” Adams Emma—Argilla-Hess Executrix Preston,Idaho O. H. Pratt Preston, Idaho J. J. Sanford Utah, Power & Light, CO. Home Ownership AZTAX Local ‘Control Nat Edwards DeAnna Salt Lake Bruce Wallace Leslie Checketts Hank Sternberg George Sinclair Vicks VapoRub Leland Panter Vera Nielsen Bert Nielsen Cedar City J. W. Adams Dan Campbell Helen Shiriee Panter Norma Lloyd Grace Betty Palmer Jed Hart Dee Hospital Ogden Alvin Anderson Harold Byington First Security Bank Shaepen Pertral Pop Pharm Ooo Pereral Reserve Ford Fred Allen NBC Liviee Ford Theater CBS Network Cora West Oneida
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