Youngsters vie in Preston Citizen subscription event
Alenda Poulsen led after a second tabulation with Jay McKenzie close behind. Lana Woodward and Merilee Crockett trail as the contest nears its final two weeks. Prizes include Disneyland trip or cash, a typewriter, bicycle, radio and camera. readers urged to pledge subscriptions and support their favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alenda Poulsen
Jay ‘McKenzie
Lana Woodward
Merilee Crockett
Lynda Kendall
Ingrid Hedingions
Othe
Jay McKenzie
Alenda
Poulsen
Disneyland
Schwinn
Merilee, Crockett
Ingrid Hedin
Lorraine Miles Wynn Whitehead
Lyle Swann
Sue Ann Whittle Cregg Larson JaNeil Westover
Mark Jamison
Beverly Condie Kay Ralphs
Douglas Viehweg
Michael Olsen
Speedboat Races Return to Twin Lakes July 13
Professional speedboat races sponsored by the Preston Chamber of Commerce and directed by the American Power Boat Association will be held on the north lake at Twin Lakes Sunday July 13 at 2 pm. Admission is free for children under 12. adults pay a small fee. The event drew thousands last year with many automobiles and vendors. Awards in seven classes with trophies from local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Assa
Twin Lakes
Bury
Luther ‘Boyd
Cache
Valley Livestock Auction ~ Co
Ken's Electric
Franklin Cafe
U. 1 Furniture . Co
Wayne Evans
Standard Ol
Poulsen Wins Second Bulova Watch In Contest
Poulsen claims a second Bulova watch as prizes are awarded during a Saturday event. The contest drew attention with a display of the Kjewel Bulovas and subscriptions boosted by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alenda
Poulsen
Bulova Watch
Tay
McKenzie
Kjewel Bulovas
Roamin Around Rome Bettty McCune Reports From Europe
Betty McCune writes from Rome noting a sensational trip through Brussels Paris Amsterdam and Geneva. She describes countless stairs in Rome and a busy June 29 flight to Vienna while praising locals and detailing a travel contest and Eph Johnson taking a rare vacation to Olympia Washington for a deep sea fishing trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty McCune
Rome
Brussels
Paris
Amsterdam
Geneva
Vicenna
Betty
Iit
Eph Johnson
Eph
Olympia
Cancer Crusade comes up short in 1957 drive
The cancer crusade in Lincoln County reports $2 080 38 raised by county officers district captains and workers. The drive ended with all homes visited and educational material distributed, forwarding funds to the American Cancer Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Lincolin
Foster
Mi Mu "Reeves
American Cancer Society
Boise
Reeves Express
Gene Chatterton
Ward
Roy
Nelson
Ward North
Mark’ Larsen
South
Luther
Heart Attack Claims Franklin County Prominent Resident
Prominent Franklin County farmer Joson Egbert died suddenly Friday from a heart attack. Born July 12, 1895, in Fairview, he lived his life in the county and married Tull Waddoups in 1920. He was active in the LDS church and served in many ward roles, plus years in the Preston Lions Club. Survived by his widow and others. burial planned in local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joson‘Egbert
Franklin S.county
Repus
Egbert
Franklin
Hetwas
Fairview
Bon
George
Mary
Mary'ViAi /Curshaw Egbert-77 sro 89 fied He’ married Tull
Tin
Salt Lake
Mink Creek Plans Fourth of July Celebration Revival
Mink Creek to celebrate Independence Day with a 10:30 am little league baseball game and a 1:00 pm junior amateur rodeo. The event, announced by Vilasr Ransom, invites the public to enjoy contests, concession stands, and picnic facilities at Mink Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mink Creek
Vilasr Ransom
Ransom
Mink ‘Creek
Irrigation School Set for Monday at County Courthouse
A one day irrigation school will be held at the Franklin county courthouse basement starting at 10 a m next Monday under the direction of Daniel Roberts county agent. Idaho extension irrigationist Dorrell Larsen will lead instruction offering advice on water measurements. The program is open to farmers agricultural fieldmen vocational teachers conservation technicians and others interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Daniel Roberts
Roberta
Dorrelle “Larsen
Idaho
Larsen
Roberts
Dayton Celebration Invites All to Solmi Day Events
A Dayton gathering announces a parade at 10 a.m. with prize floats, a 11:30 a.m. baseball game, and evening fireworks on the grounds. Hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and candy will be served. proceeds benefit the ward building fund for a new LDS Shaper. Dora Rinehart of Soda Springs visited this week with her daughter and son-in-law.
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Dayton Tomor
Tevents
Clarkston
Oa West Side
Dora’. “Rinehart
Soda ‘Springs
Primary filing list shows surprises in candidate names
The Saturday final day for prospective candidates brought numerous surprises as filings for state and district offices were listed. Republicans Heath Henson and Marion Pete and Democrats include incumbents and challengers for State Senate, House districts, district court clerk, and commissioner seats with Alma Choules and Burnice War noted among filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dandi
Politicos
Wera
Thomas
Heath
Marion
Pete" Henson
Ben
Democrats
Pina Seitea
Nba
Boole
Albert
E. Moser
Bent
Alma
Choules
Burnice
Tres
Cleo
Joel Dursteler Ends Boot Training at Naval Center
Joel E. Dursteler, son of Mr and Mrs Joel Dursteler of Preston route 3, graduated from nine weeks of boot training at the Naval Training Center San Diego on June 27. The graduation featured a full dress parade and review before military officials and civilian dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel F. Dursteler
Joel .E.’ Dursteler
Joel Dursteler
Route 3
Preston
Taining
Naval Training’ Center
San Diego
Calif
Rodeo Queen Contest Sponsored by Boots and Saddle Club
The Boots and Saddle Club sponsors a rodeo queen contest to be held Saturday July 19 at 8 pm in the rodeo arena. Contestants must sign up with Harold Winn at his barber shop or home by week’s end July 5 and use the same horse as in the contest. The queen and two attendants receive cash prizes. the queen also gets a trophy from Thomas Saddlery. Territory includes Fy Cache Valley Bear Lake Lake Soda Springs and McCaramion north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Rodeo Arena
Harold
Winn
Hig Barber
Thomas Saddlery
Cache’ Valley
Bear-Lake- Lake
Soda’ Springs
McCaramion
Kern Family Returns From California Vacation
Mr and Mrs Alfred Kern returned home after a ten day vacation in Palo Alto California visiting their son Earl Dean Kern and family.
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Ad NP O
Alfred /Kérn
Palo_ Alto
Calif
Earl
Dean ‘Kern
Local 4-H Teams Shine In State Contest
The Preston group placed third overall in a state farm and home product contest led by Dean Sharp Alden Sharp and LeRoy Cole. Lawrence Weeks topped points in poultry while Brent Gamble earned 8th in dairy cattle and 10th in farm mechanics. Lincoln Orme noted supervisor. 123 boys entered.
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Blackfoot
Preston
Saams
Swithy Dean
Sharp
Eldon
Golightly
Alden
Dean
Mapa Yetos
Treynath
Man Ain
Russell
Petterberg
Alucesa
Ons
Cori
Lawrence
Weeks
Aldén Sharp
LeRoy Cole
LéRoy
Brent ° ‘Gamble
Déan Sharp
Alden ‘Sharp
Lincoln
Orme
Dean ‘Sharp
Southeastern Idaho
Idaho
Notice to Contestants Rechecking Ballots and Payments
Contestants and parent if possible must recheck pink slip ballots periodically with the contest manager. Next Monday or Tuesday in the final week voters are to be counted. Judges will accept committee input and payments of eight pounds in tied cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
BIDEYG CLUBS NAME QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS IN MEET
Members from southern Idaho and northern Utah selected a queen and attendants at a Saturday night event in the local arena. Miss Bird of Mendon was named queen, with Donna Neey and Barbara Ann Keller of Reston chosen as attendants. The royalty will preside over three upcoming posse meets in the area, with the first set for December in Tremonton.
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Idaho
Utah
Bird
Mendon Wais
Donna Neey
Barbara Ann
Keller
Reston
Posse
Trémonton
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Kile
Herald
Dayton
Reldy
Vanes
Boots
Saddle Club
Arena
Asi
Temesoy
RRA
Wee High
FFA
Alden Sharp
LeRoy Col
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