Three Finalists Named for Preston Night Rodeo Queen
Three young women Sharron Beckstead Lois Meyers and Lorraine Pilkington were chosen as finalists for the 1951 Preston night rodeo queen to be crowned July 21. Finalists were selected by judges Fenton Allred Russell Athay and Glen Ward with public voting deciding the winner. The Preston Boots and Saddle club sponsors a saddle horse and outfit as prizes and an hour long western program will precede the vote with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Rodeo Arena
Sharron Beckstead
Lois Meyers
Lorraine Pilkington
Preston Boots and Saddle Club
Fenton Allred
Russell Athay
Glen Ward
Paris
Hogs Sold at Preston Pool with Total Revenue
A total of 126 hogs was sold Thursday at the Preston hog pool. Fred J. Hill and son of Burley bought swine for 6878.77 dollars. There were 71 choice animals listed at 22.30 dollars per 100 pounds totaling 3465.42 dollars. Total weight reached 34800 pounds. Next pool set for Wednesday July 18 with registration by July 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Fred J. Hill and Son of
Burley
Weston Festival to Crown Queen and Attendants
In Weston's ward social hall a Saturday dance will select a queen and attendants for the July 24 celebration. A beauty contest will crown the queen by points. Eligible are girls 18 to 21, married or not. Out-of-town judges include Mrs Barbara Ballif Mrs Idella Larsen and O D Robinson Penney store manager. A pioneer queen from Weston ward women over 75 will also be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Ward
Barbara Ballif
Idella Larsen
O D. Robinson
Penney
Prowler Rumors Spark Police Warning in Preston
Local residents report rumors of prowlers around Preston homes. Police urge immediate calls to headquarters if spotted, and caution residents not to confront suspects. Chief Dale Allred emphasizes catching any prowler before burglaries or injuries occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Dale Allred
Police Department
Saturday Night Dances Planned by Elders Group
Dances every other Saturday night in Preston are planned by the fourth quorum of elders as a community service. The first event is scheduled this Saturday evening in the basement of the county courthouse. A small admission will be charged and the public is invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Ken's Electric Co Plans Demonstration On Home Freezing
Ken neth Porter and Ken Maughan of Ken's Electric Co announce a July 20 demonstration on packaging and freezing foods. The event runs 8 pm at the basement courthouse with Mary Condie of Utah Power & Light leading lessons on proper prep and wrapping and cooking from frozen foods. A seven foot refrigerator is offered as a door prize with free refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spo
Ken’s Electric Co
Kenneth Porter
Ken Maughan
Citizen
Mary Condie
Utah Power & Light Co
William Merrill Dies at 83 in Richmond Utah
William Merrill 83 father of Probate Judge W. Paul Merrill died Sunday in Richmond Utah. Survived by widow and sons and daughters including Judge Merrill Preston John C Keith C Merrill Ariel C Merrill and Leah Bright plus brothers Edgar and others. Merrill was active in DS work a high priest and group leader. Birth March 23 1868 in Richmond and married Lucy Cardon September 25 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Merrill
W. Paul Merrill
Richmond
Merrill
Joseph F. Merrill
Council of Twelve Apostles
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Benson Stake
Marriner Wood
Sarah Anne Atkinson Merrill
Brigham Young College
Logan
Montana
Utah Northern
Lucy Cardon
Danielson and Merrill Manufacturing
Matermountain
Iris
Preston
John C
Keith
C. Merrill
Clarinda Green
Paul
Ariel C. Merrill
Everett
Wash
Leah Bright
Lewiston
Edgar Merrill
Pete Jorgensen Ties for First In State Shoot
Old Pete Jorgensen aged 75 ties for first at the Idaho state regional shoot in Idaho Falls. The event included 200 yards off hand and rapid fire, 300 and 600 yard prone stages, with Virg Larson earning runner up after a rough day and two bulls eyes counted for another shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete’ Jorgensen
Jorgensen
Idaho Falls
Virg Larson
Four F H A Members To Leave For Camp
Four members of the Preston chapter of Future Homemakers of America will attend the district summer camp at Bearlake next Tuesday through Thursday. Attending from here are Anne Merrill Peggy Ann Fellows Joan Shumway and Marion Nuffer. Activities include boating roller skating swimming arts and crafts discussion groups treasure hunts and skits. The camp theme is girls who work and play together stay together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Future, Homemakers of America
Bearlake
Ideal Beach
Anne Merrill
Peggy Ann Fellows
Joan Shumway
Marion Nuffer
Fire in Hills Near Treasureton Bites Power Network
A wildfire east of Treasureton burned 800 1000 acres over two days, threatening Utah Power and Light lines. Volunteers including Preston Jaycees helped fight the blaze until winds shifted, with damages totaling about 4000 to power transformers and 27 poles destroyed. Sheriff Lee Hansen and police helped coordinate response as landowners’ pastures and shrubbery burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasu Feton
Treasureton
Tan ‘Sarea
Homer. Williams
Cotton‘wood
Preston Jaycees
Utah Power & Light Co
Lee Hansen
Fansen
Jaycees J
P. J. Aiden
J. R. Meek
Gene Paski
Williams
Hays
Sen
Clifton Cemetery Calls Election On Special Levy
Clifton cemetery maintenance district will hold a special election Monday July 30 to approve a 20 cent levy per $100 of assessed valuation to fund a water system for beautifying and developing the cemetery. Voters in the district may vote 1 to 8 pm at the Clifton ward chapel. Commissioners L. E. McDermott Orson Kofoed and Vaughan Galley announce the measure with Kofoed also serving as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Cemetery
Cemetery Maintenance Board
Clifton Ward
L. E. McDermott
Orson Kofoed
Vaughan Galley
Kofoed
Panter Loses Split Decision In Salt Lake City Bout
Day ton middleweight Garth Panter, once of Day ton, dropped a split decision Monday night to Jimmy Welch of Columbus Ohio in a main event at the coliseum in Salt Lake City. Panter battled hard late but Welch built an early lead on points. Panter draws strong local support from Franklin county fans hoping to see him rise in boxing.
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Garth Panter
Dayton
Intermountain
Jimmy Welch
Columbus
Salt Lake City
Panter
Franklin County
Air Force Lieutenant Recalled to Active Duty
Air Force Reserve second lieutenant Richard Johnson has been called to active duty. He reports to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. Mrs Johnson formerly Beth Adamson and son Randy will stay with her parents Merle Adamson for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard ‘Johnson
Army ‘Air Force Reserve
Johnison
Lackland
Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Johnson
Beth
Social Security Payments Reported in Southeast Idaho
As of February 1951 total monthly social security payments to 1985 area beneficiaries reach 57 899 across 16 counties served by the Pocatello office. In Franklin County 87 beneficiaries receive 2723 monthly, with others qualified but not paid due to earnings. Loretta League announced upcoming office visit in Preston to assist old age and survivors cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Pocatello Social Security Office
Loretta League
Preston
Idaho State Employment Service
Franklin County
July 24 Celebration Planned in Riverdale
Riverdale plans a Pioneer day event on Tuesday July 24 beginning at 11 a.m. in the ward chapel. Children’s games prizes for all winners, a women’s softball game, a baseball game, refreshment stands and an evening dance are listed. Residents are invited to attend.
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Riverdale
Ward Chapel
Franklin county youths to report for U S Army induction
Three Franklin county men were accepted by the U S Army and will report to Fort Douglas next Monday for induction. Searle Ralph Daley 21 and Reed Olsen Griffith 24 of Weston and Rees Almond 23 of Preston. Three others received selective service orders to report for preinduction physicals at Fort Douglas this Wednesday. Earl Ray McEntire 25 and Dallas Keller 24 of Preston and George Washington Hatch 23 of Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
U. S. Army
Fort Douglas
Searle Ralph Daley
Reed Olsen Griffith
Weston
Reess Almond
Preston
Earl Ray McEntire
Dallas Keller
George Washington Hatch
Oxford
Preston Night Rodeo Opens August With Top Acts
The 1951 Preston night rodeo is set for August 2 3 4 with J Ray Skinner producing 11 RCA approved shows. Top acts include Jack Oakle as announcer, clowns Bobby and Gene Clark and Bobby Clark and his flying saucers. Prices drop to 150 100 50 cents plus tax to boost attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ray Skinner
Delti Ut
Intermountain
Preston
Skinner
Intermountain Country
Rodeo Cowboys Association
RCA
Ray Skinner
Jack Oakle
Oakie
Bobby
Gene Clark
Bobby Clark
Bugs
Pat Tortrance
Colorado
Beeswax Moore
Virgil Knud
Delta
Mr. Skinner
Intermountain Rodeo
New State Patrolman Stationed in Area
Tony Contina of Pocatello is stationed as a highway patrolman in the area. He plans to live in Preston with his wife and two children. Contina was born in Pennsylvania and attended high school at Lurrent, Pa. He served four years in the army and later worked in Meridian for a lumber company before applying for the patrol position a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Contina
Pocatello
Preston
Contina
Pennsylvania
Lurrent
Meridian
Homer Tractor Firm Moves to New Building
Homer Tractor service began moving equipment stock and machinery this week to the firm’s new building in the fourth block on North State Street. The firm has occupied 17 North State for several years and will operate a 40 by 60 foot warehouse at the rear as the project nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer ‘Tractor Service
North State Street
North State
Ing.ture
Sheriff Warns on Fire Dangers Amid Dry Conditions
Sheriff Hansen warns enforcement of forestry laws and prosecutions for violations. He notes extreme fire danger due to scarce rainfall and urges careful extinguishing of fires and cigarettes in mountain and picnic areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hansen
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Eis
Can Sumese
Omoea AE Sein
Jack Oakie
Mike
Ken's Electric Co
Pete Jorgensen
Viah
Air Force
U.S
Shanes Wy
Queal
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Virgil Knudsch
Rodeo Committee
Maurice Tirigey
Tingey
Garth ‘Panter
Fi Ting
Frank ‘Gimbel
West Side
East Side All Stars
Smith
Homer Tractor Firm
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