Burgi Former Stake Patriarch Noted in Obituary
George E Burgi dies after illness leading to retirement as stake patriarch in 1941 He served as Preston Rotary Club president and chamber member He was a prominent insurance salesman and a longtime Million Dollar Club member Survivors include his widow two sons Floyd S Burgi and Harold E Burgi of San Diego Diane Burgi of Preston four grandchildren and brother Samuel N Burgi of Midway Utah
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Burgi
Henry D. Moyle
Council of Twelve
Burgi
Preston Rotary Club
Preston Chamber of ‘Commerce
Club
Floyd S
Harold E. Burgi
San Diego
Diane Burgi
Preston
Samuel N. Burgi
Midway
Agness Mendenhall Pioneers Funeral Details
Survivors include Irene Anderson Tremonton Thomas A. Mendenhall Ogden Russell D. Mendenhall Preston Ida Britenbeker Veda Diderickson and William D. Mendenhall all of Preston. 26 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and siblings William Durant Alonzo Durant Maude Lowe Pheebe R Weeler Fredrick Durant Alma Durant Jennie McLain. Funeral Wednesday 1 p.m. Preston first ward chapel by Ernest Eberhard Jr. Burial Franklin cemetery Richards and Son mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Anderson
Tremonton
Thomas A. Mendenhall
Ogden
Russell D. Mendenhall
Clearfield
Ida Britenbeker
Veda Diderickson
William D. Mendenhall
Preston
William Durant
Alonzo Durant
Maude Lowe
Franklin
Pheebe R. Weeler
Fredrick Durant
Alma Durant
Jennie McLain
Twin Falls
Preston First Ward
Ernest Eberhard, Jr
Bishop
Franklin Cemetery
Richards and Son Mortuary
Dayton marker dedication and county chapter reorganization
Edna Hulse Leona Balls Thelma Hobbs and Ethel Stevenson aided with finances while Elnora Phillips and Leona Balls unveiled the marker. At 1 p.m a luncheon and convention followed dedication in the Preston courthouse, with a reorganization of the county chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Hulse
Leona Balls
Thelma Hobbs
Ethel Stevenson
Elnora Phillips
Preston
Rodeo Queen Contest Draws Attendees and Hopefuls
A special rodeo program invites the public with tickets on sale through July 14. Harold Winn reports only three contestants so far and urges broader Franklin county participation. Prizes include 25 dollars to each queen’s attendant from the chamber of commerce and 25 dollars to the queen from Anderson studio. Contestants will wear levis western shirts and riding boots with one rehearsal before finals. all Franklin county residents may try out regardless of age, with representatives from each town encouraged to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Winn
Chamber of Commerce
Anderson Studio
Franklin County
Five Mile Job Watercourse Plans Spillways and Plantings
A description outlines water rights for five miles of irrigation water to be used for crop production on upper land. Water would descend through surge basins and rock ed spillways in an orderly flow. Planting of grass and trees is planned.
Local farm judging teams place at Moscow event
Dean Bennett continued notes from farm mechanics segment. The meat judging team led by Eugene Hall Rodney Waterlaus and Eugene Long earned 14th. Dairy team members Hall David Haworth and Darrell Greaves took 35th while the livestock team Vaterlaus Bennett and Greaves finished 31st. Lincoln A. Orme accompanied the local group as vocational agriculture instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page D Farm Mechanics
Eugene Hall
Rodney Waterlaus
Eugene Long
Hall
David Haworth
Darrell Greaves
Vaterlaus
Bennett
Greaves
Moscow
Lincoln A. Orme
Fall Swing At Preston Ball Park Boosts Youth Softball Play
At Preston ball park, fall activities surge as Oneida and Franklin use nights for softball. The Preston baseball team split two losses and won one game under lights, while a junior legion opener fell. Youth practice draws 9 to 14 year olds daily, with plans for a midget league. park rules urge care and staying off unfinished screens and dugouts.
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Preston Ball Park
Glen Oliverson
Oneida
Franklin
Oliverson
Preston City
Fred’s Flowers
Logan
Preston
Lewiston
Junior Legion
Lewiston Junior Legion
Ball Park
Preston Pharmacist Heads State Group
J Homer Johnson owner of Johnson Drugstore in Preston was elected president of the Idaho State Pharmaceutical Association at the annual Boise convention. Other officers include George Denson Kellogg first vice president Herbert Fitz New Meadows second vice president and J J Lynch Boise re elected secretary treasurer. Seven new members initiated by Zeta Pi club at Mrs Virgene Gambles home with 42 luncheon attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Homer Johnson
Johnson Drugstore
Preston
Idaho State Pharmaceutical Assn
Boise
George Denson
Kellogg
Herbert Fitz
New Meadows
J. J. Lynch
Club
Zeta Pi
Connie Harris and Richard Garrett Exchange Vows in Logan LDS Temple
Connie Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Orval Harris and Richard Garrett son of Mr and Mrs L T Garrett were united in marriage in the Logan LDS temple on June 6 with J Hyrum Bell officiating. A dinner at a Logan hotel followed and a reception at the bride’s parents home. The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with lily point sleeves and carried red roses. Bridesmaids included Jané Rasmussen and Shirley Moser. ushers were William Harris and Perry Hymas. The newlyweds honeymooned in Salt Lake City and will reside in Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
LDS Temple
Connie Harris
Orval Harris
Richard Garrett
L. T. Garrett
J. Hyrum Bell
Garrett
Carma Hymas
Jané Rasmussen
Shirley Moser
Clair Miles
William Harris
Perry Hymas
Arlene Hulet
BeBe Johnson
Sharrol Garrett
Raquel Harris
Trousseau
Laura Lee Harris
Ollie Jean Nielson
Cheryl Hyde
Gloria Inglet
Salt Lake City
Preston
Jay-C Ette Officers Entertain Monday at Elks Club
The Jay-Cettes current officers hosted a Monday night party at the Elks ladies lounge in honor of 1951 officers. Luncheon featured rosebud centerpieces and rose cups at each place. Bingo and guessing games with floating prizes followed. New members Mrs Bill Hanna Mrs Parley Gunnell and Mrs Dan Belnap announced. Lynn Fackrell received a gift from her former officers as plans for a swimming party at Downata were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Club
Jay-Cettes
Bill Hanna
Parley Gunnell
Dan Belnap
Lynn Fackrell
Downata
Preston Personals Bridge Party Highlights Social Evening
Mrs Earl Liocyd hosted a card club supper and bridge night with Mrs Don Smith as high scorer and Mrs Mac Gambles taking the all-out. Guests included Mr and Mrs Earl Ballif and family visiting Miss Eva Ballif of Sait e. An afternoon bridge at Mrs Virgil Knudson's featured Mrs Russell Crockett, G W McCune, Lin Hale, Frank Foss, Don Smith and O D Robin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ballif
Eva Ballif
Saite
Virgil Knudson
Mesdames
Russell Crockett
G. W. McCune
Lin Hale
Frank Foss
Don Smith
O. D. Robin
Canning Center to Open Monday in Franklin County
The Franklin county canning center opens next Monday for patron canning of cherries strawberries and early peas. Patrons may can staples such as pork and beans chili puddings and meat until perishables are used up. After Monday call for appointments with Mrs. Fenton Larsen or Mrs. Dewey Olsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Fenton Larsen
Dewey Olsen
Canning Center
Dayton Emma Phillips and sister return from Salt Lake trip
Dayton Emma Phillips and her sister Mrs Annie Eldridge of Los Angeles returned home from Salt Lake last Thursday after spending several days with their sister Mrs Nellie Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Phillips
Annie Eldridge
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Nellie Atkinson
Local families gather for reunions and club meetings
A series of community events fills a weekend in Logan and nearby towns. Families attend Perkins genealogical and Law family reunions at Willow Park and in Idaho Falls. Earl Atkinson and relatives join the Francis J Law reunion, while the Nifty Little Stitchers and Merry Mixers 5-H club host meetings with refreshments and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Johnson
Manual Packer
Logan
Polly Taylor
B. C. Weaver
Preston
Minnie Perkins
Earl Atkinson
Joyce
Frances Atkinson
Sherwin Atkinson
Francis J. Law
Willow Park
Salt Lake
W. Legrand Whipple
Walter
William
Weldon
Idaho Falls
Sherwin
William Eck
Darrel Rogers
Jim Kirkbride
Helen
Earl Kirkbride
Jerry Schwaneveldt
Dick Farnes
Lauris Kirkbride
Demar Kirkbride
San Jose
Calif
Diane Callister
Diane
Elda Balls
Joan Balls
LaJeane Stevenson
Carma Henderson
Carolyn Griffeth
Bonnie Winward
Sharon
Myrna Phillips
Merry Mixer
Marie Waddoups
Carol Stevenson
Ruth Ann Beutler
Pauline Kirkbride
Jo Ann Hansen
Mark Waddoups
Joan Archibald
Helen Bradford
Benjamin R. Meek Dies Tuesday in Los Angeles
Benjamin Rodgers Meek died Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. Born September 7, 1866 in Kaysville Utah, he was a longtime church worker, school trustee, and county commissioner. He leaves five children and will be buried in Draper Utah after funeral services at the Franklin stake house Saturday at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Rodgers Meek
Los Angeles
Kaysville
Benjamin Ennis
Louise Rogers Meek
England
America
Plains
Mr. Meek
Utah
Draper
Olivia Alfreda Nelson
Manti Temple
Benjamin A
Riverdale
Virginia O. Moore
Ogden
Jerald R
Preston
Oneida Keller
Donald Meek
Montpelier
Franklin Stake House
Jerry Meek
South First East
Cleveland Man Injured Falling At Treasureton Mine
Howard Smith of Cleveland was brought to Preston hospital Wednesday with a fractured skull and other injuries after a 30 foot fall at a Treasureton mine. He rolled down an embankment and over a cliff before landing on his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Cleveland
Preston Hospital
Treasureton
Yellowstone Visit and Local Socials Highlight Week
Riverdale residents enjoyed a Yellowstone weekend excursion while a Treasureton baseball game ended 6 to 12. Numerous guests visited families in Preston Glencoe Pocatello Brigham City Logan Canyon Ashton and Ogden as community gatherings and reunions continued through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marve Packer
Lennis Smith
Yellowstone Park
Treasureton
J. W. Larsen
Richland
Wash
Monte Packer
Henry Simpson
Weston
Charles Simpson
Malad
Lee Burnham
Salt Lake City
Walter F. Rindlisbaker
Estus Packer
Sophia Workman
Preston
Pearl Atkinson
Elmo
Prescott
Kamas
Orson Wright
Keith
Bryce Egley
Glencoe
Dwain Tate
Minnie Smith
Odessa McGregor
Relda McGregor
Opal Smith
John C. Hansen
Hyrum Smith
Elliot Smith
Wendell Smith
Ross Park
Pocatello
John Christenson
Downey
L. M. Packer
Don Carter
Kathleen
Bette Louise
Logan Canyon
Millward
M.L. McBride
Wendell
Gerald Charles
American Falls
L. A. Neeley
Verda Mecham
Samuel Smith
Opal
Swan Lake
Sherman Woolf
Jane
Floyd
Dennis
Brigham City
Ted Linford
Scott
Karen
Coralie Beth Brown
Ashton
I. Leon Forsgren
Brigham
Forsgren
Glen Campbell
LaRene Harmer
Curtis Rosen
Leslie Price
Myrtle Dalton
Ogden
John Waterlaus
Linda Price
Waterlans Return Home With Price Family
Staying the past week with Mr and Mrs Waterlans they returned home with her parents Mr and Mrs Leslie Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Waterlans
Leslie Price
Community families gather for weekend visits across towns
Val Bateman and friend Steve Taylor visit the Hurst home while relatives from Boise to River Heights stay with Rasmussen grandparents. Numerous local residents attend church events, MIA maid party, and family outings to Logan canyon and Bear Lake, with many visiting Salt Lake, Ogden, Dayton, and Yellowstone areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Bateman
Steve Taylor
River Heights
Jeff Hurst
Larry
Dee Rae
Tony Lee Olsen
Boise
Orlando Rasmussen
Scout Court of Honor
Hugh Hansen
Evern Larsen
Hyrum Jepsen
Tommy Jensen
Chris Hansen
Bryce Egley
Russell Westerberg
Vern Adams
Cleveland
Agnes Jepsen
Christine Jensen
Salt Lake
Ogden
Imogene Erickson
Lois Rasmussen
Peggy Pearson
Betty Lou Spatig
Zina Jensen
Oneida Stake House
Marinus Hansen
Mink Creek
Raymond Jensen
Mary Ellen
Linda May
Clarice Packer
Riverdale
Oakland
Calif
Melroy Larsen
Vernon Westerberg
Jessie Erickson
Deward Carver
William Greenfield
Denver
Albert Bourke
Seattle
Max Derryberry
Beverly Hills
Woodrow Rasmussen
Fire blight control tips for pears and ornamentals
The piece warns Bordeaux mixture can reduce fire blight from a bacterial infection in pears and ornamentals like cotoneaster and flowering quince. Apply a weak Bordeaux mixture at early full bloom and again at late bloom to curb spread.
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Mendenhall
Dayton
Dean Bennett
Preston Pharmacist
Ford Tractor and Mower
Berd
Idaho
Lynn Petterberg
Crockett
McCune
Lowell Smith
Frank Stevensi
East First South
Mr. Smith
Ford Tractor Agency
Homer Tractor Service
Stevens
Union Pacific
Mr. and
Mrs
Jay-C Ette
Benjamin R. Meek
G. I
Buck
South State
St. Preston
TV One
Paroure
Tragt OR
Dearborn-Wogd Bros
Ford Tractors
Dearborn Implements
Preston, Idaho
Dearborn Farm Equipment
Dearborn
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