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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1961

Page

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Commercial League Ends First Half Inks Standings

The Commercial League paused after the first half with Weston at five wins, Franklin four, Uz three, Polar Bear two, Edwards Floral zero, and Richmond one. An invitational tournament will follow the second half, with area teams invited and sponsored by the recreational program. The dress up contest for Western styling kicks off July 15 with prizes of 20 and 10 dollars. Judges Ralph Hart and Demar Merrill will assess windows and interiors July 17.

Weston Franklin Gregerson Todéo

Big rodeo season opens with three night show in Preston

The feature is a three night rodeo with wild horses Brahma bulls and clown acts. Producers D W Kerby and team promise the largest crowds in the show's history as Preston’s main street gains new paving and widening work nears completion.

Rodeo Headquarters Pédeo Louis Cabral Jay Jimmy Schumacher Chuck Henson Abe Weber Kerby Preston

County Republican Meeting Aims To Inform Public On County Progress

Franklin County Republican Committee chairman P. H. Edgley announced a meeting to inform residents about county government progress and challenges. The gathering will be next Wednesday night July 19 at 8 in the Preston courthouse basement with speakers including the sheriff judge attorney clerk probate judge and the recently appointed 18th district judge FS Rasmussen. Refreshments will follow the discussion.

Franklin County Reepublican Central Ek ‘P. H. Edgley Republican’ + committee Preston FS. Rasmussen Robert E. Smylie 18Th Judicial District Edgley

Local Instructor Attends Idaho Vocational Conference

Oscar Almond, a local automotive instructor at Preston High School, attended a statewide workshop of vocational instructors from Idaho. The conference covered craftsmanship problems and practical solutions discussed by attendees.

Oscar ‘Almond Preston ‘ High School Idaho

Franklin County 1961 Fair Names Complete Slate of Judges

Franklin County Fair organizers announce Aug 31 to Sept 2 events at Preston with a full judging panel. Grant Richard of Brigham Young University will judge Holstein dairy exhibits. Dr T Donald Bell of the University of Idaho opens dairy and fat stock judging. Anton S Horn of Boise and Claude H Orison of Blackfoot head crops and horse judging respectively. 4-H projects are judged by extension personnel from county and state departments.

Franklin County Preston Wiliam Robinson Fair Board Grant Richard Brigham Young University Holstein-Friesian Association T. Donald Bell University of Idaho Bell Dan Roberts Anton S. Horn Bolse Horn Claude H. Ovisar Blackfoot Orison Warren Ericksen Pocatello Havestock Robinson

Preston golf team travels to Soda Springs for return match

The Preston golf team heads to Soda Springs this weekend for a return tournament against the Soda Springs team. The event starts at 8 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts before tee off and 18 holes followed by lunch. Ken Vanderhauff of the Logan golf course will visit on July 19 afternoon to provide free instruction.

Preston Soda Springs Ken Vanderhauff Logan Golf Course

Dunn Family Reunion Visited Salt Lake City Home

Mr and Mrs Allen Dunn and children spent Sunday in Salt Lake City at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Mackey. Other attendees included Mr and Mrs Thomas Mackey of Sacramento Calif and Mr and Mrs Dean Mackey of Newton.

Allen Dunn Salt, Lake

Explorers attend Region 12 conference at North Island Naval Base

Preston area explorers joined delegates from Utah Nevada Arizona Western and California for the Region 12 Explorer conference aboard the USS Lexington at San Diego North Island July 7 8 9. The group toured the air carrier viewed the 608th brigade review and attended daily Navy ceremonies including a drum and bugle corps medley and awards. Capt H D Hilton commanded the Lexington and welcomed the visitors praising the ship and outlining rules notably no smoking on hangar and flight decks. The visit included a trip to Balboa Park Zoo and a Saturday night talent show with local performers. (Continued on page 5)

Preston Naval Air Station North ‘Island San Diego Calif Utah Nevada Arizona Wyoming California Cachet Valley Logan Lexington U. S Navy Tor Shoney Asnemar H. D.' Hilton USS Balboa- Park

Correction notice on advertisement page pricing

A partial OCR fragment shows price corrections for an ad page with unclear branding. The readable bits reference a group and a price change, but essential details are missing to identify products or organizations involved.

Franklin Holstein Friesian Field Day Set in Franklin County

A Holstein Friesian field day sponsored by the Franklin County Holstein Breeders, led by William Wright, will be held Friday July 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Wright dairy ranch. Ongoing demonstrations include dairy herd evaluation and feeding at Ross Gordon ranch in Lewiston Utah, with lunch at Preston City park and sessions at the county courthouse basement. Participants include Ed Soper and Dr. Phil Hinze, with cattle judging and demonstrations planned for attendees.

Franklin Douglas Wright William Wright Alma Chouley Mark Talbot Ed Soper Northwest Phil Hinze Carnation Milk Carnation Wright Dairy Ranch Preston’ City Franklin County Stein ‘Group Ross Gordon Lewiston Utah Soper Hinze the Franklin Sonntlee

Ladies Day Golf Event at Preston Country Club

Fifty women participated in a Preston Golf and Country Club ladies day held on a July morning. Prizes went to top scorers Loma Dunn Mickey Cutler June Rasmussen Thora Winn Colleen Rosen. Door prizes went to Bernadine Smith and Muriel Johnson. A luncheon followed at Recreation Park with Fay Foss Colleen Martin supervising. Wayne Brown led a free golf clinic after lunch.

Fay” Foss Colleen’ Martin

County Talent Find at Farm Bureau Talk Friday

Farm Bureau Women's chairman announces a county talent talk meeting Friday July 14 at 8 p m in Third Ward chapel. Contestants from all communities perform by age groups 17 to 30 with two numbers advancing to the district contest in Preston High auditorium August 31. One entrant will be chosen to represent Franklin county in the state contest with prizes for all entrants. attendance invited.

Vor Noyes Sane Third Ward Preston Franklin County

4-H Club Teens Hold Party Fare Demonstration

Teenage party fare demonstration by 4-H club boys and girls at Camp Hunt Bear Lake led by Ruby Garrett home service director Utah Power and Light Co. 225 members and leaders attended across eight classes with students named Pamela Nielsen April McQueen Wanda Green Nedra Smith Vickie Jensen LaDawn Bennett Sharon Ainscough Marcene Johnson Bruce Dunn Brent Talbot Scott Christensen Steven Drury Bradley Jensen Terry Buttars.

Pamela Nielson April McQueen Wanda: Green Nedra ‘Smith Vickie_Jen‘sen LaDawn Sharon’ Ainscough Marcene Ol‘yerson Bruce Dunn Brent Talbot Scott ‘Christensen Steven .Drury Bradley Jensen Terry Buttars Ruby Garrett Joe Hunt Bear ‘Lake Home Service Utah Powerzand Light Co

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