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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1958
Page
1
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America announced Drury Lane Wick owned by Henry Drury & Sons Preston has official lifetime milk of 157,634 pounds and butterfat of 5,841 pounds in 3,103 days. Drury registered cows have driven 868 animals beyond this milestone as breeding and care advance dairy production.
Riverdale will celebrate on July 24 with a public parade to start festivities. A ward chapel program at 11 a.m. will be followed by hotdog stands, refreshment booths, and afternoon races and a ball game. Committee chair L A Barrington leads with Sherman Woolf Ray Barrington Ariel Meek Migmond Jensen Thea Woolf Ruth P. Smith of the YW MIA overseeing the program.
Three youths were badly hurt in a head on crash at the Lewiston turnoff on Highway 91 Saturday night. A Northbound Skidmore youth swerved to avoid an unidentified car from a service station and struck Neal Nelson of Preston. Nelson and Reese Corbridge and Teddy Roper, all from local families, were taken to Logan hospital. Roper and Corbridge suffered facial and head injuries with Corbridge stable yet hospitalized while Nelson received chest injuries and was later released. Skidmore youth was discharged from the hospital midweek.
The Franklin County canning center is now in operation for canning peas cherries apricots raspberries chicken and chili. Center hours are Monday Wednesday Thursday and Friday as load demands. Patrons are urged to make appointments early to ensure best handling of produce. Appointments may be made by calling the canning center at 212 WW.
Residents reply to the paper with travel tastes and praise for foreign dishes while Dennis Egley approves a two year subscription extension. Local merchants announce sales and relocations as Preston news highlights include tire shop offers and Red Wing shoe discounts.
Captain Calvin C. Jeosgon, son of Mr and Mrs Tome Jeosgon of Dayton, finished the six month officer advanced course at the Army Quartermaster School Fort Lee Virginia. He joined the Army in 1946 and is a Grace High School graduate who attended Utah State University.
A 19 year old Donald McElroy of Louisville Texas was captured near Preston after eluding roadblocks around Franklin County. He faces district court hearings in Texas with multiple charges and a stolen pickup linked to a Salt Lake City theft.
A reprinted obituary by Mabel L Atkinson recalls the 1907 Dayton ward church building. It chronicles its 48 years as sanctuary and social hub and honors bishops, counselors, and parishioners who guided worship, education, and community events. It notes the building’s role in conferences and memories of weddings, missions, and youth. The article also includes a Social Security notice about disability benefits for those under 18.
Local contest concludes with prizes, voting results, and final standings. Subscriptions drive winner selection. prizes include a 17 jewel Bulova watch. Final tabulation by office judges at 4 p.m. and winner coronation photographed.
A fragmented listing shows individuals connected to Army induction and National Guard training. Names such as Dale Andra, Preston Bennett, John Johnson, Robert Allen, Kenneth Ward, and others appear with scattered notes about service beginnings and active duty training.
Readable fragments describe a fair with rides and vendors. It mentions color, games, horse show, and food stands along with concession rates. The text is incomplete but suggests a community event with typical booths and entertainment.
Professional speedboat contests sponsored by the Preston Chamber of Commerce and under American Power Boat Association direction will be held on Twin Lakes north lake. Gates open for all ages with free admission under 12. adults pay a small fee. Seven classes award first to third place trophies provided by local sponsors. Concession stands will serve attendees as a stronger sound system is promised for the west end.
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