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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1948
Page
15
Turkish woman Miss Sanl spoke of world peace requiring popular good will, not nationalism, during a 1947 Europe visit. She will address Preston via the local club's national network, with the dinner meeting featuring a prominent speaker.
Sheriff Lee Hansen alerts the public to stray animals on highways in the county and urges cooperation to enforce Idaho Code Sec. 24 2106. The section makes it a misdemeanor to allow designated animals to run at large or be herded on a highway, with multiple actions possible for violations.
Fish Game term Lincoln Foster Glenn Call and William Davis are the nominees Ray Merrill Kenneth Beckstead and Eugene Anderson have been nominated for the two year term as secretary Three groups of nominees have been selected for the balloting on new directors One will be elected from each group and each will serve two year terms In group one are Paul Nash Dewaine Tingey and Archie Lott In another group are Jim Haworth and Gilbert Cafferty Four were nominated for another group They are J C Peterson Rudy Jorgensen Leo R Hawkes and Evan Peterson This affair annually attracts a huge crowd Last year more than 700 persons were served at the banquet and participated in dancing and carnival attractions following the banqueting and ballet ing.
Wesley Petterberg, manager of the local Chevrolet agency, announced a tougher crankshaft and stronger bearings for the new Fleetline and Stylemaster models. The Fleetline comes in two lines with five body styles including a cabriolet and wagon, while the Stylemaster targets economy pricing with refined features.
The bureau president reports increased interest in the farm bureau among county farmers. About 325 farmers are members, with a membership campaign underway and expected higher attendance at the institute this year.
The chamber of commerce outlined plans for the annual banquet and the rodeo horse show during Monday night’s meeting. The banquet is scheduled for Monday evening February 16.
A Marketing Group session continues from page 1 with plans for further discussion of association matters before the meetings adjourn for another year.
All members and interested persons are invited to be present Saturday at the meeting of the Roded Conclave. The notice calls for attendance and participation in discussions but provides no further details.
Alan Keller son of Mr and Mrs Herman Keller leaves for a two year mission in northern California after a farewell in Salt Lake City. He is a Preston high school graduate and former state basketball champion who recently served in Guam with the Army Air Corps. James Calvin Taylor leaves from Winder ward for a north central states mission with a two year leave of absence from Cincinnati X ray company. Vall Balls of Dayton ward heads south to a mission in the southern states after a farewell program and dance. he is West Side high school graduate and Pacific War veteran.
E A Tony Jensen Western Auto Supply dealer returns from a buying trip to Los Angeles where over 50 manufacturers presented new 1948 lines. He says he purchased a large amount of merchandise including new lines not yet available in sufficient quantities.
Idaho state college in Pocatello elected Jim Berlin of Preston as publicity director for the Seeker’s club. The organization now lists 225 members and meets the second and fourth Fridays in the student union little theatre to hear renowned speakers.
A Sunday program by Franklin County seminary students featured readings read by Faun Gilbert and scriptural passages by Betty Beckstead and Robert in. David Beckstead and Pauline Westerberg announced speakers. Closing songs by Margaret Hardingbert Kathleen Seamons and organ by Dean Burgi. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Arthur Thompson and son of Ogden visiting Wendell Long family. Keith Larsen was confirmed.
Card of Thanks expressing gratitude for sympathy and floral tributes after the illness and passing of a wife and mother. Signed by Marlowe Funk Bette Barbara and Margaret. For Sale 1935 Ford sedan see Farrell Hyde 260 West Oneida.
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