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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1948

Page

16

Oneida Stake Conference Draws 940 Plus Attendees

The Oneida stake held a two day conference last weekend with over 940 attendees at the second general session. Elder Mark E Peterson and Elder Donald Davis represented church authorities. President Wynn reported strong welfare program results and wards now free of debt.

Oneida’ Stake Mark E. Peterson Council of Twelve Apostles Donald Davis General Welfare Board Peterson Paul R. Wynn

Preston Grapplers Tie South Cache in Narrow Victory

Preston high grapplers defeated visiting South Cache 31 to 9, bouncing back from a prior loss to Logan high. Four falls and two decisions aided the Indians, who benefited from Coach Glen Nelson’s absence earlier. Friday they travel to Logan for another match with the Grizzlies.

Preston High Grapplers Logan High South Cache Indians Glen’ Nelson Logan Grizzlies Ashcroft Fall Over Baugh Bell Bradshaw Olson Gilbert Alder Parks

Senior Olsen in Leading Role in School Opera

James Olsen son of Mr and Mrs Dewey Olsen will play Count Barizoski in the school opera running February 17 18 19 and 20. This marks his second major lead while a senior.

James Dewey Olsen Count Barizoski

Essay Contest Offered to Idaho High School Seniors

Idaho high school seniors were invited by the University of Idaho to participate in an essay contest on world peace. Sponsored by the William Edgar Borah Outlawry of War Foundation, the contest aims to inspire youth to consider ongoing efforts toward a world without war.

University of Idaho William Edgar Borah Boyd Martin Sen Ator Borah Borah

Preston VA Office To Close In March

The Veterans Administration announces closing of the Preston Idaho office in the Larson Building effective March 1. VA manager Leon Fields says veterans and dependents in Preston will be served itinerantly from the Pocatello office after March 1, with itinerant schedule to be announced. Other nearby offices at Nampa and Sandpoint also slated for February 1 closures as part of a consolidation to save costs.

Veterans Administration Larson Preston Leon Fields Idaho Boise Perry E. Gooch Ieterans Pocatello VA Gooch Sandpoint Nampa VA Willontinue

Meek Stars In Fortunes Teller Opera Lead Role

Glenn Meek portrays Boris the Gypsy band leader in The Fortune Teller. This marks his second major opera lead in four years at Preston High School. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Meek and has been an outstanding football player.

Boris Gipsy Band Glenn Preston High School Jerry Meek

VA closes eight Idaho offices reducing statewide access

In Idaho the VA shuttered eight former offices across Boise Twin Falls Pocatello Io Falls Lewiston Moscow Coeur d Alene over seven months. Since the Preston office opened June 1946 it has assisted over 3850 veterans or dependents and answered about 900 telephone inquiries with forms prepared for 990 persons seeking federal veteran benefits.

Boise Twin Falls Pocatello Io Falls Lewiston Moscow Coeur d'Alene The Idaho Preston

Indians and Bears clash as Preston blanks Montpelier 48 20

Preston Indians dominated Montpelier Bears 48 to 20 in Friday night action. Dale Geddes led with 14 points for Preston while Nate and Charters added key scores. The Indians prepare to host Blackfoot, whom they previously edged 42 to 38.

Preston High Montpelier Bears Dale Geddes Bears Bob Bunker Geddes Nate Charters Indians Hriday Blackfoot

Reed to star as Frida in high school opera role

The student body president and senior guard, son of Dr and Mrs L V Merril Reed, will portray Frida with one of three humorous parts. This marks his second major opera lead in his high school years.

Frida Reed L. V. Merril Reed

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