Preston Queen Contest Promises Night Rodeo Crowning
A parade of horsemanship will wind through Preston Saturday at 7 pm with a queen contest at 8 pm in the Preston rodeo arena. Contestants aged 16 to 25 must sign up by 7 pm today and reside within the region bound by Hyrum McCammon Tremonton Malad and Montpelier. The event, featuring trophies from Idaho Appliance Block's Stan's Market and prizes including beef segments and camping gear, precedes the July 28 29 30 rodeo with parades and square dancing. Tickets are sold by the Preston Boots and Saddle Club or at the arena gate. the show is free to the public.
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Preston
Preston Rodeo Arena
Hyrum
McCammon
Tremonton
Malad
Montpelier
Idaho Appliance
Preston Boots and Saddle Club
Bill Harris
Riding Club
Idaho to Continue Public Kindergarten Program Across 51 Districts
Governor Cecil Andrus announced the continuation of Idaho public kindergarten next year, funded at least at prior levels by federal EEA and Title I funds. The 51 districts plan serves about 4,200 children with an estimated total cost of 896,800 dollars, while state allocations remain uncertain. The Human Resource Development Council is drafting the grant for next year.
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Cecil Andrus
Idaho
Andrus
The
Human Resource Development Council
Meet Your Candidate Dinners Set in Franklin County
Republicans and Democrats schedule Meet Your Candidate dinners in Preston with 8 p.m. start at the Robinson Community Building. July 14 for Republicans and July 21 for Democrats, tickets at 2.50, inviting George Hansen and other officials. A new Preston business, B J Enterprises, plans live entertainment in Cache Valley, starting with a dance at 9 p.m. tomorrow in the Larson Building.
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Franklin County
Robinson
Fairgrounds
Preston
The
Republican Party
Dee Petterberg
U.S
George Hansen
Robert Smylie
James McClure
Glen Wegner
Orval Hansen
Reed Budge
Angus Condie
Lloyd Dunn
Mike Adams
Leland Muir
B. J. Enterprises
Cache Valley
Larson
State and
Oneida Streets
County Agent To Show Sheep At Palouse Event
Daniel Roberts of Franklin county Extension is among three Idaho men contributing sheep to a 103 head sale and show at Palouse Empire Fairgrounds Colfax Washington on Saturday July 8. 38 purebred ewes 65 purebred rams shown at 11 am judged by Milton Russell with sale at 1 pm. Consignments from Oregon Idaho Washington with University of Idaho headlining. breeds include Hampshire Suffolk Polled Dorset Panama Romney Columbia Targhee Mortindale Corrie dale Shropshire Sand and a Hampshire Suffolk cross.
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Daniel Roberts
Franklin County
Idaho
Palouse Empire Fairgrounds
Colfax
Wash
C. E. “Mac” McLean
Spokane
Milton Russell
W.S.A. Shepherd
Pullman
Washington
Oregon
University of Idaho
Panama
Romney
Columbia
Mortindale
Corriedale
Shropshire
Grasshoppers Threaten Idaho Farmers This Summer
Idaho farmers face potential widespread grasshopper damage to crops and ranges as hoppers hatch from June 1 and infest large areas. By June 24 over 300 000 acres were affected and Portman warns up to a million acres could be impacted if conditions stay favorable. Prompt scouting and early insecticide spraying are advised, with county extension agents providing details.
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Idaho
Roland W Portman
University of Idaho Extension
Portman
Two Teens Hurt In Franklin County Motorcycle Accidents
Two separate crashes injure teenagers in Franklin County. Clydell Bowen, 17, Logan, lost control west of Preston and suffered deep lacerations after a mood in the road, hospitalized two days. Randy Workman, 15, Preston, damaged his legs colliding with a car on a blind Treasureton curve, hospitalized in Logan in fair condition. Both riders wore safety helmets and seam rules demand helmet use and adherence to motor vehicle safety laws.
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Franklin County
Arlando Larsen Clydell J Bowen
Logan
Preston
Fairview
Randy Lowe Workman
Cliff Johnson
Condie Named On Committee
Angus Condie has been appointed to the Legislative Budget and Fiscal Committee of the state legislature. The announcement marks his role on the panel and outlines the committee’s fiscal duties and influence on budget decisions.
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Condie
Angus Condie
State Department of Education
Police Consolidation Planned in Franklin County
Franklin County and Preston City law enforcement will consolidate this week under Sheriff Arlando Larsen though no formal agreement is signed yet. A county commissioners and city council meeting last Thursday discussed a contract, with city needing minor clarifications and its attorney’s opinion before signing. The move aims to provide uniform, efficient protection as interest from other towns grows.
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Franklin County
Preston City
Arlando Larsen
Pioneer Days Planned In Preston July Celebration
Plans for the Oneida Stake Pioneer Day on July 24 outline a noon parade featuring a new fire engine rescue wagon and ambulance plus jeep patrol. Afterward equipment will be shown at Preston recreation park with rides, games, and a 12:30 pm wild animal race for children under 12. Admission for magic acts and films costs 25 cents. films shown between 1:00 and 3:00 pm.
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Jeep Patrol
Preston Recreation
Third-Seventh Ward
Preston Recreation Park
Crop Tour Set for July 11 by Franklin County Growers
A Wheat Growers tour in Franklin County on July 11, led by LeGrand Spatig, covers Dwarf Smut nurseries, resistant varieties, a regional variety-yield nursery, spring wheats trials, spring barley nurseries, winter barley planting, and a Sainfoin nursery. It starts 9:30 a.m. at the County Agent’s office with stops at Moser and Winward farms, returning via barley plantings. Franklin County Grain Growers will provide refreshments.
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Franklin County
LeGrand Spatig
Joe Moser’s
Phi Dels Slave Day Plans Fundraising Event
Phi Dels marching corps publicizes Slave Day on Saturday July 8 offering chores from mowing lawns to ironing and housework. Proceeds support the group with arrangements via 852 0738.
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Preston Phi-Dels Marching Corps
Phi-Del
F Feet
Preston Sidewalk Bazaar Set For Friday And Saturday
Preston hosts its annual sidewalk bazaar Friday and Saturday with a parade and queen contest at the Preston Night Rodeo. Directed by Mrs. Floyd Diderickson, Mrs Beverly Peterson, and the Retail Merchants Committee, the sale features clothing, dry goods, furniture, appliances, tools, and more with in stock reductions and special orders. Area eateries join in as part of the event, with sales running from store opening time both days.
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Preston
Floyd Diderickson
Greaves Style
Beverly Peterson
Sprouse Reitz
Preston Area
Try Outs for Summer Play at Preston High Auditorium
Friday and Saturday 7 to 9 pm in Preston High auditorium interview hopefuls for It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy. Production set for August 3 4 5 with Derricott as producer and Wyckoff directing. script by a student teacher who previously presented work in spring.
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Delmar Derricott
Don Wyckoff
Preston High
Speech
Derricott
Mr Wyckoff
Brigham Young University
Preston
Elaine Johnston
Weston Plans Ward Reunion in Weston Cultural Hall
A Weston ward reunion is planned for all current and former residents. It will be at the Weston ward cultural hall on July 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is pot luck and the event honors the 1922 Weston High basketball team.
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Weston Ward
Weston
Weston High School
Guard Public Drill for Franklin County Fundraiser
Preston National Guard announces a countywide fundraiser to buy a new machine and raise county pride. About 130 guardsmen will sell tickets with prizes including a colored TV an eight track deck and a clock radio. The drawing occurs the rodeo's final night.
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Howitzer
Preston National Guard
National Guard
Franklin County
Preston National
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Tanner’s
JC Penney’s and Johnson Drug
McLean
FFA
Treasureton
George Kirby Ranch
Randy
Bere
Sidewalk Bazaar
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