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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1954
Page
1
A Preston community article extols its recreation field as a fine leisure spot for all residents. It highlights restfulness from a drive through the grounds, reminiscing about youth and the value of public recreation. The piece reflects on Independence Day history and the 1780s alliance with France, urging patience and mutual support in national memory.
The Preston Rotary club installed R. S. Fulton as president with Dale DeGraff as master of ceremonies. Ray Bright became vice president and George Egbert was re-elected secretary with Lloyd Hogge as treasurer. New directors include O. D. Robinson A. L. Bambrough and Dale DeGraff. The event marked Rotarys fiftieth anniversary with a chicken dinner and entertainment at Oneida Station.
Preston's Famous Night Rodeo draws wide interest as a top annual event. The three day show July 29 31 will feature thrills from wild horses and cowboys with floats bands and carnival rides. The Preston Chamber of Commerce backs the event with Virg Knudsen as chairman and a large committee guiding publicity parade and queen selection. A full week of preparations underscores the community’s effort to deliver a standout show.
Luther Boyd expresses enthusiasm for this year’s parade which will be at least eight blocks long. The route shifts from First North and Main east to First East south to Second South west to Main and north to Second North. The organizers expect 25 floats and three bands with additional groups possibly joining. Participating schools include Logan high school, Preston and West Side among others. The parade runs 6 pm nightly from Thursday July 29 through Saturday with details via O K tire shop.
Harold Winn chairman of the queen contest and Deward Gambles call for riders to enter the Preston Rodeo queen contest. signups close July 12 with selections July 17 at 8 pm on rodeo grounds. attendants chosen, preview night planned, events include relay and barrel races, with Caribou Range Riders and Richmond Riding Club performing. prizes include saddle, bridle, blanket and lariat. contestants urged to wear plain western outfits with personality.
Correction states Morris R. Parry was mislisted in last week’s Citizen as a district No 2 commissioner candidate. He is running on the Republican ticket for county auditor and clerk of the district court.
George Albert Smith 76 died Monday at his Preston home after a yearlong illness. Born March 22, 1878 in Banida, he lived much of his life in Cleveland as a farmer. He retired to Preston in 1930 and married Hannah Nielsen in Logan in 1899. Surviving are his widow, eight children, 24 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, a brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Preston fourth ward chapel with Webb Mortuary in charge.
Franklin County canning center, on Preston High School grounds, will begin a limited schedule this week led by supervisor Lincoln A. Orme. Open at 1:00 p.m. for a half day until demand grows, with full 8:00 a.m. hours planned as crops allow. The center has processed over 100000 cans annually, aiding local housewives.
Preston marks another Fourth with parades speeches and sports. Day for day residents join family get togethers church events and community favorites like fishing and softball while Beehive and wedding announcements knit the social fabric of the county. The Glencoe Riverdale softball duel and Scout awards highlight a year’s standard celebration in American towns.
The Eastside school district No. 201 Preston voted July 1 to issue bonds totaling 400000 for a high school expansion. The sale is planned for September followed by contract letting. Construction will begin this fall with a new cafeteria homemaking department gym auto mechanics space and doubled classroom capacity.
The Preston recreation softball standings as of July 6 show Bill's Texaco eight wins one loss Franklin eight wins two Jost Godfrey's five wins three losses Phillips 66 five wins five losses Ern's two wins seven losses Lewiston zero wins eight losses Makeup games scheduled: Godfrey's Lewiston, Bill's Texaco Ern's, and Godfrey's Phillips 66. Games played July 2 Franklin 16 Godfrey's 3. July 6 Godfrey's 11 Ern's 9 and Bill's Texaco 8 Phillips 66 6. Upcoming July 9 Franklin vs Ern's 7:30 Lewiston vs Bill's Texaco 8:30 Godfrey's vs Phillips 66 9:30. July 13 Godfrey's Lewiston 7:30 Ern's Phillips 66 9. Preston sixth ward last night Whitney.
The Winward brothers from Whitney are deeply active in Scouting. Fielding, Woodrow, and Thane are Eagles. John is a Life Scout with Great Salt Lake council activity. Bert Jr. sits on Cache Valley council executive board. Blelding chairs district camping and activities and serves in Whitney ward. All five completed LDS missions and stay engaged in their wards.
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