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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1948

Page

15

Franklin County Fair plans announced with added judging day

G L Wright, Franklin county fair board chair, says the Franklin County Fair will run August 26 to 28 with 4 H junior exhibits, open class shows, a larger dress display, and a gladiola show. Buildings move west of the rodeo grounds to create an exhibition arena and prep space for a horse pulling event.

G. L. Wright Franklin County Fair Board Wright Fair Board County Fair Board Preston City Recreation Committee Ralph Millar Bonneville Gladiola Society W. E. Crane 4-H Club William Craner

Service for Infant Held Here

Graveside services were held for John Richard Carver infant of Jerold B. and Ivy Mabel Carver born June 19 at St Benedicts Ogden and died June 20 at 11 30 p m. Parents live in Roy Utah with two children Raymond 3 and Rosa Jean 16 months. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter J Carver Preston and great grandfather Parley P Carver Mink Creek. Sherwin Webb conducted the service with prayers by Dr Carver and Mrs D Baird Jr. at the cemetery the grave was dedicated by the great grandfather.

Mink Creek John Richard Carver Jerold B Ivy Mabel Carver St. Benedict's Hospital Ogden Roy Raymond Rosa Jean Suffolk England Walter J Carver Preston Parley P Carver Sherwin Webb Fourth Ward Daniel Roberts Lester C. Sant Carver Mm. D. Baird, Jr

Johnson Hotel Changes Name to Johnson by Local Owners

The Wilford hotel, built in 1908 by Wilford Hobbs, is renamed the Johnson hotel after purchase by Howard and Doloras Johnson three years ago. They have recently undertaken numerous improvements to the property.

Wilford Hotel Wilford Hobbs Johnson Hotel Howard and Doloras Johnson Johnson

Prestons First Stainless Steel Marquee In Public Building

A public building undergoes renovations including a new entrance lobby staircase and a stainless steel marquee and door. The marquee and door are noted as the first of their kind in Preston construction.

Preston

Five Generation Idaho Family Photo Highlights Rasmussen Link

Edward C. Rasmussen stands as middleman in a five generation lineup. At the head sits octogenarian Lene E. Nelson of Preston with husband Lars S. Nelson. Seated beside them is Effie L. Rasmussen holding Edward J. Ivy, namesake grandson. Edward C. Rasmussen, from Hazelton, stands behind his mother Nadine Ivy, who lives with husband Joseph Ivy and baby Eddie.

Edward C. Rasmussen Lene E. Nelson Preston Effie L.) Rasmussen Edward J. Ivy Hazelton Joseph Nadine) Ivy Eddie

Damage Is Costly From Car Crashes Here This Year

Durwood Hull, chief of police, cites city records showing 22 accidents with over 50 damage each since January in Preston city limits. Total damage estimates reach 4420 with seven minor injuries and two serious injuries, no deaths, three cars wrecked. Local reports are sent to state and national safety bodies for remedies. Carelessness, such as failing to yield, ignoring signals, and improper hand signals, drives most investigations.

Durwood Hull Preston Hull State Department of Law Enforcement National Safety Council Chief of Police Chief Hull

Third Summer Camp For 4 H Members Set For July

Owen Gibson announces the Franklin county 4 H committee plans the third annual summer 4 H club camp for three days at Camp Hunt and Lakota on Bear Lake July 26 27 and 28 The Franklin county group will for the first time combine with Oneida county for the event.

Owen Gibson Franklin County Camp Hunt Lakota Bearlake Gibson Oneida County

Police List Rules For House Protection

Preston police head Chief Durwood Huls reports two house burglaries last week. He urges residents to follow four rules: lock homes when away, remove vacancy clues like papers and milk, inform neighbors and workers of absence, and notify police when leaving and returning. Local force will monitor properties to deter prowlers.

Durwood Huls Preston Police Logan Huls Preston Hull Prestonites

4-H Camp Held At Camp Hunt In Idaho Region

About 400 club members from two counties are expected to attend a three day camp at Camp Hunt with activities including camping handicraft hiking swimming archery gunnery picnics and roller skating. Scout executives University of Idaho specialists and local talent help sponsor the event led by extension services and camp executives.

University of Idaho Gibson

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