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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1957
Page
1
Merchants of the Preston chamber launch a Treasure Hunt event this Friday and Saturday July 12 and 13. Participating stores will issue tickets with purchases. customers collect tickets, check numbers posted in stores, and prizes are awarded to winners. About 200 merchandise prizes will be awarded across the two days.
The Franklin County Canning Center begins its season on Wednesday July 10 with canning of peas chicken and staples. Supervisor Lincoln Orme says staples fit the period and most poultrymen are culling now chickens ready for canning. Patrons are urged to bring peas in the pod for a new blanching process boiling three minutes in a cloth sack to yield clean bright peas and easy podless removal. Appointments can be made by calling 012-W.
Peterson Tractor Service received New Holland Machine Company's 1957 Award of Merit for outstanding service to farmers. Willis Burton said the firm helps grassland farming through information and demonstrations. E.G. Brown noted the firm's helpful role in increasing milk and meat production efficiently.
Pvt Charles E Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Bailey of Clifton recently toured East Berlin as part of a Berlin command orientation for personnel newly assigned to the Soviet sector. The rifleman in Company I of the 6th Infantry Regiment entered the Army in December 1956 and trained at Fort Ord California. The 23 year old graduated from West Side High School Dayton Ohio in 1951 and once worked for Union Pacific Railroad Salt Lake City.
The Weston Grain Growers elevator hosts a Monday farm tour starting at 1 30 p m. The session will review grain diseases with University of Idaho plant pathologist Larry Fenwick and include a field stop at the new winter barley planting. Farmers are invited to attend at 1330 p m.
A fire at a mink creek dairy barn Tuesday destroyed milking equipment wagon and saddle with a second blaze at the Clue Greaves farm Sunday night burning hay near the granary and barn. No injuries reported. Fire Chief Hale Thatcher led Preston department with Lowell Neeley as assistant. The volunteer force includes Rulon Owen Don Pinson and others.
Warren D Wilde, son of Dwight T Wilde of Mink Creek, Utah State alumnus, enters 18 week pre flight training at Pensacola naval air station. He studies aerology and navigation before assignment to primary flight training at Saufley Field. Grandparents Cecil Hodges share pride as Pauline Hodges returns from Nyssa Oregon with news of their first grandchild born June 17 weighing eight pounds one ounce to Mr and Mrs Gordon B Greaves of Preston.
Lt Reed Olsen and three pilots from Lowry AFB participate in the Plumbob series at the Nevada test site. They fly B 25 and other aircraft to follow the nuclear smoke cloud after detonation, providing altitude and position data to control air space and inform civil defense planning.
Franklin Sugar Company urges beet growers not to delay irrigation as many fields need water now. Tom Heath, the company's general manager, warns missed turns raise costs, with water typically available every seven to ten days. If watering is skipped, beets may wait until mid July, reducing yield by several tons per acre. Plan now to secure water and maximize tonnage.
The Navy Department announced on June 16 the promotion of Albert A Chadwick of route one Preston to machinist’s mate second class USN while aboard the destroyer USS Hopewell. The promotion followed a Navy wide petty officer examination held last February.
Phil West and nine crew members from West Motor Co spent Friday night to Sunday on Heb gen Lake near Yellowstone National Park for their annual fishing outing. They camped and reported a wonderful time. Fishing was great and they brought back their limit of one fish.
Franklin county 4-H club leaders and members attended the annual 4-H club camp at Bear Lake last Thursday to Saturday. Mary Bergquist chaired the Tender’s committee, weather was near perfect aside from a brief gust that loosened tents. Camp activities included swimming boating and boat rides with many club members participating in programs led by Owen Gibson JoAnn Gamble Darrel Gamble Horatio Gregory and Ann Maughan among others.
Paul J Carver of Franklin County 4 H sheep club started a project in April 1952 with five Hampshire yearling ewes from Matthews Brothers Idaho. Twenty three lambs have been born. five ewes were returned to the county agent in 1956 to start other projects. D W Carver, Pauls father, has led the 4 H club since 1945. He notes the project fits the diversified irrigated farming program with Holstein cows and plans to grow to about 50 ewes on the 170 acre Mink Creek irrigated farm.
Arthur LeRoy Eicheit age 35 sustained severe injuries Friday afternoon while inspecting Sagebrush land along Gib River in Cuba River area. He left tractor running and was entangled by a wheel. bones in ankle broken. Three youths were present and ran for help to Eicheit home. Deputy Sheriff Orlando Larsen and ambulance responders aided at Preston hospital where condition showed improvement this morning.
The Franklin County Flower and Garden Club will hold a Rose Fair on Monday July 8 at 8 p.m. in the Preston courthouse basement. Rose Olsen directs the display featuring roses and summer favorites with guest Dr. Harry S. Fenwick of the University of Idaho speaking. County Agent Dandel Roberts arranged the visit. Special vocal selections by Carlcon and Mrs. Coy Manning. Amy Kern in charge of refreshments after the program and view of the floral display. Neff Boothe club president invites members and prospective members to participate and bring seven flowers for display.
The Preston American Legion post will sponsor a free circus here all next week from Tuesday to Saturday with 2 PM and 7 PM performances. It will be held behind the courthouse with horses, ponies, dogs, monkeys, bears, a woman aerialist, clowns, and elephants. There is no admission charge and kids are welcome.
In a long personal letter from Preston, A. B. (Eddie) Oss recounts his experiences with hearing loss and the courage of those who adapt. He reflects on doctors, family, and the role of The Citizen in staying connected with Franklin County friends. He praises a young doctor who wears two hearing aids and urges understanding for the hard of hearing.
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