First Dividend From Idaho Pioneer National Farm Loan
The Idaho Pioneer National Farm Loan association with a Pres ton branch announced a 5 percent annual dividend payable? on February 4th for 261 stockholders in the county. Checks total $2800 based on $5.00 par value shares, first declared in more than 20 years, reflecting improved finances and cooperative aims to return savings to stockholders and support agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Pioneer National Farm Loan Association
Preston
Cliff Warr
Linrose Riverdale Ward Reunion Invitations Issued
Linrose Riverdale wards invite past and present members and servicemen to a reunion on Saturday February 2 with a 1 pm dinner a program in the afternoon and a dance in the evening The Riverdale ward reunion follows past years with conviviality good fellowship and renewed acquaintances Committee members Walter Rindlisbaker Moss Lewis and Wendell Smith plan an engaging day including a special honor for returning service members
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Ale “Linrose
Riverdale , Ward
Riverdale
Walter Rindlisbaker
Moss "Lewis
Wendell Smith
Preston chamber names Cutler as president in reorganized board
Dr. Allen Cutler was named as President of the Preston chamber of commerce at the reorganized board meeting Monday evening. Ralph Strub will serve as vice president and Mel Reeves was retained as executive secretary. The board includes Cliff Warr Dean Jensen J2 C Goft Stanton Hawkes Harley Greaves Bruce Wallace and Dr L V Merrill. The annual meeting and banquet are set for February 18 with membership drive starting February 19. A dinner honoring outgoing directors will be held Thursday at Hannas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Cutler
Preston
Chamber of
Commerce
Cutler
Ralph Strub
Mel Reeves
Board ‘of
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Cliff. Warr
Dean Jensen
C. .Goft
Stanton Hawkes
Hannas
Palmer Named Receptionist for Governor Williams in Preston
Eve Palmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Palmer, Preston, is introduced as the receptionist for Governor Arnold Williams. A Preston High School graduate who attended BYU Provo, she has worked as secretary to the county agent and in local offices, then with the FBI in Washington before returning to the governor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Williams
Eve
Palmer
Wm. G. Palmer
Shis
Preston
BYU
Provo
Utah
Tripte A
Washington, D. C
FBI
Twin Girls Born to Deloss Hansens in Preston Hospital
A week ago Mr and Mrs Deloss Hansen welcomed twin daughters born Wednesday January 23 at Preston hospital. The first weighed seven pounds five ounces arriving at 11 50 am and the second weighed five pounds fourteen ounces arriving at 12 20 pm. The siblings Ross age 11 and David age 7 cheer the family. all are doing well including the father pleased by a tax change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deloss Hansen
Ross
David
Preston Hospital
Butter Shortage Persists Amid Price Rules and Subsidy Shifts
In Franklin County butter remains scarce as retail ceilings and subsidy changes squeeze supply. Producers face low cream prices while butterfat costs rise, pushing butter toward condensed milk and ice cream. Industry notes point to an upcoming price hike and subsidy renewal as key to relief, otherwise butter may vanish from shelves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Montpelier
Segos
OPA
Hog Pool Tops $14.75 as $10,000 Week Reported
The Livestock Marketing Association reports hog pool sales over $10,000 with top prices at $14.75 for good hogs. Pool manager Edgar Petterberg cautions farmers about feeding and timing to avoid losses, noting pools may run biweekly. Next pool staged February 13, hogs listed by February 9 at 4 00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livestock Marketing ‘Association
Edgar Petterberg
Thieves Loot Crockett Service Station Cash
Thieves stole 169 dollars from Russell Crockett's service station. Police Chief Bill Head said there were no signs of forced entry and suspects may have used a pass key or hid inside after hours. The rear door of the Prescription Drug was tried but entry was not made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Crockett
President Addresses Utah Jaycees in Preston Revival
The Preston Junior chamber of commerce plans a February 6 dinner at Randall's cafe with Frank Fisher of the Utah Jaycees as speaker. John Webber leads as temporary chairman with a team including Max Norton and Lyle Shipley arranging the event. The group will honor a top young civic worker under 85 and have Davis Gibson and Nest Boothe judge candidates for the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Junior Chamber of Commerce
Randall’s Cafe
Frank Fisher
Utah
Jaycees
John Webber
Mr. Webber
Max Norton
Lyle Shipley
Melvin Burrup
Dick Manion
H., C. Nielsen
Leo Palmer
Glen Petterberg
New Jaycees
Givig
The
Jaycee
Davis
Bob
Gibson J
Nest Boothe
Funeral services held for Lillian Griffeth at Fairview meeting house
Funeral services were held Wednesday January 23 for Lillian Griffeth at the Fairview meeting house with Bishop Vaughn J. Larson officiating. The program featured choir songs including Scatter Sunshine Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep and The Will Be Done. Relatives served as speakers and pallbearers as the graveside service followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Griffeth
Fairview Meeting House
Vaughn J. Larson
George Griffeth
Eateinidenseaes
Edger, Alder
Calvin McCumber
Henry H. Rawlings
Tessie J. Cole
Larsen
Conference attendance rises at stake event
A Sunday morning attendance of 915 was reported at the stake conference with afternoon turnout higher. Speaker urged extra effort to boost sacrament meeting attendance and said letters from home were needed to help servicemen still away from home adjust to postwar duties despite the continued presence of sin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee ' Pranklin Sabes
Sesthe Tabernacle
Theatre contributions to March of Dimes total 1946 sums
The theatre collection for 1946 March at Grand and Isis theatres totaled $379.91 with the county campaign to be published later. Mrs Charles Kline, chairman of the local committee, announced the figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis
Charles Kline
Hospital Notes Entered and Discharged in January
The record lists patients admitted and discharged across departments including surgeries for Oman Butlers White Weston Mrs Kenneth Merrill and others. It notes births such as Dot Ht Kent baby and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ralph Swenson on January 29th with other newborns and medical staff cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
oman_Butlers
Surgical
Ay White
Weston
Kenneth Merrill
Blackfoot
W. E. Rawlings
John “Follett
Bonnie Dursteler
Horatico V. Burleigh
David
E. Davis
Small
Glenn Bingham
Von
Noyes
M .Davis
Dot Ht
Kent
Ega Etree Ian Ana Niipesry Phillips
A. Pay
Douglas- Jensen
Ralph Swenson
Hickenlooper to Speak at Lincoln Day Banquet in Pocatello
U S Senator from Iowa Hickenlooper headlines the southeastern Idaho Lincoln Day banquet at the Bannock Hotel in Pocatello on February 9. Wayne Evans of Preston leads the program with the Preston Melodians as musical guests and Lt Col Guss Carr Anderson acts as toastmaster. The senator's address will be broadcast on KSEI.
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Bourke Blakemore Hickenlooper
U. S
Iowa
Idaho
Pocatello
Bannock Hotel
GOP
Hickenlooper
State of
Senate
The
Nation
Wayne ‘Evans
Preston
Guss Carr Anderson
Pocatello Ksei
Grain Growers Plan Expanded Retail Feed and Seed Sales
Franklin County Grain Growers co operative announces a major revamp to add wide retail feed and seed services. Wayne Evans says front end renovations will enable a full feed trade with in plant mixer and pellet machinery. The plan aims to source local grains, expand operations, and create up to ten new jobs over time. The 50 barrel flour mill will be abandoned and wheat used for Primo flour will be shipped back to members. Total cost will exceed 25 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Association
Franklin County
iGrain Growers
Atom Bomb Honor Awarded To Preston Businessman Peterson
J. L. Peterson of Preston received a Manhattan District Special Award for contributions to the atomic bomb program. The recognition cites his early ground floor work at Oak Ridge and Hanford, with patents used by DuPont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Peterson
Arders
Manhattan
Wlak
K.D. ‘Nicholls
Corps Of—Engineers
Oak ‘Ridge
Tennessee
DuPont
Petersons
J. L. Peterson
West Predicts Airport Growth At Preston Rotary Talk
Phil West a Preston airport pilot and local businessman predicted a bright future for Preston city airport and rising air traffic. He highlighted advantages of air travel for nearby business and the spread of phosphate fertilizer by plane amid growing use of aerial farming. Mayor Ed Crockett announced a $10 000 planned port improvements with state and federal support. Dr Sam PackerW chaired the program. Ernest Britenbeker shared his wartime business experiences and challenges. Guests John and Wesley Petter org attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil West
Preston
Preston City
Ed “Crockett
Sam Packerw
Ernest Britenbeker
Din
Yrore
John and
Wesley Petterorg
Franklin County adopts 1946 budget with higher total
The county board sets the 1946 budget at about 238,900 dollars, roughly 20,000 more than the prior year’s tentative expenses. Major increases come from county aid rural and state schools and county building upkeep, with school levies rising about 30,000. A detailed 1946 vs 1945 breakdown lists department figures and notes state school levies drive the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Board of County Commissioners
Eight Hundred Club Sets Sights On Record Membership
Franklin County Fish and Game Association announced this week that Wayne Evans is reelected president as officers and directors aim for a thousand members this year. Memberships cost 1.50 per person. last year’s 365 memberships helped fund a carnival dinner and concessions that cleared about 250 dollars. A five county pheasant program and planned fish plantings loom as next season goals, with Evans, Van Ness Hansen, Ernest Britenbeker, A J Hart, Wash, and Cecil Foster named to key posts and the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WiOver
Franklin
Fish and Game ‘Association
Wayne Evans
Evans
Franklin County
Will
van Ness Hansen
Ernest Britenbeker
A .J
Hart
Uyless Wash
Cecil Foster I
Counties to share half million from liquor funds
State liquor funds will distribute 500000 to counties including Bear Lake Caribou Franklin Oneida Bannock as part of the second 1944 45 quarterly report assets total 1954059 22 with cash in banks and balances across liquor fund and revolving accounts and after distribution remaining cash reserves payable amounts and aquifer purchases list shown.
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Istate ‘General
State Liquor
B. P
Bear Lake
Caribou
Franklin
Oneida
Bannock
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Preston Chamber of Commerce
Linrose
Preston Miss
Gov
Williams
Crockett Service
al Btainsee
Oliverson
Bil Chauiles
Frank’ Condie
Eldon Borinett
Bob Bunker
David Carlson
Earl Neeley
Glenn Page
J Keith “Anderson
Allen Keller
John Henderson
LaMar
Bud) Harmer
Elder Lee
March of Dimes
Sen. Hickenlooper
West
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