Night Rodeo Queen Chosen at Preston in 1962 Pageant
The Night Rodeo at Preston will select its 1962 queen this Saturday at 8 p.m. in the rodeo arena with at least 10 contestants. A parade through the business district starts at 8 30 followed by events to crown the queen and attendants. Prizes include saddlery items and cash, plus an added purse for calf roping. Applications remain open until Friday.
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Preston
Willalso
Bej
Nate Thomas
Thomas Saddlery
Boots and Saddle Club
Thomas Heath and K C Barlow Honored by Burley Chamber
The Burley Chamber of Commerce held a distinguished citizen award dinner honoring Cassia county retiree state Senator K C Barlow and Franklin county long-time state Senator Thomas Heath. Heath served as principal speaker while both senators, longtime leaders in the Legislature and Republican party, were publicly recognized for their service. A letter from the chamber praised their association and friendship. the event took place at the Ponderosa Inn north of Burley.
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Burlew Chamber of Commerce
Cassia County
K. C. Barlow
Franklin County
Thomas Heath
Barlow
Heath
State Senate
Senate
Republican Party
Barley Chamber of Commerce
Ponderosa Inn
Burley
Celebration Planned At Riverdale July 24
Riverdale announces a public celebration on July 24 with a parade at 10 30 am and a program from 11 to 12. The day includes fun and entertainment for all and food sales such as hotdogs and barbecue. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Riverdale
Riverdale “Mia
Stage Line To Montpelier Is Discontinued
W S Lauritzen of Montpelier who ran the Bear Lake stage line from Preston to Montpelier has received IPUC approval to suspend the Montpelier Preston route due to ill health. The commission noted good cause and granted suspension of authority through April 1, 1963 for transport over the specified U S 89 route and connected roads.
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W. S. Lauritzen
Montpelier
Bear Lake
Preston
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Strawberry Canyon
Idaho Puc
William S. Lauritzen
Dba
Bear Lake Stages
IPUC
Idaho
U.S. 89
Ovid
Liberty
Mink Creek
Riverdale
Lauritzen
Preston Man and Brother-in-Law Slain Near Battle Ground
Charles S Hale formerly of Preston and Lester McCollum 66 were killed near Battle Ground Washington. Both bodies later found after they disappeared. Investigators believe robbery may be motive as a wallet with money was found in Hale s pocket.
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Otal Cane
Hyetry
Forrsmer
Preston Man
Battle- Ground
Wash
Lester McCollum
Battle ‘Ground Farm
Charles S. Hale
McCollum
Battle Ground
Mr. Hale
Sol H. Hale
Generval Nowlin Hale
H.N
Lin” Hale
Marine Corps
Lin Hale
Charles Hale
Preston
High Salt Mixture for Sheep Feeding
A daily salty feed mix enables sheep to eat as much as needed in one sitting. The article discusses using a high salt proportion to simplify rations and reduce feeding frequency.
Weather notes show extreme heat in Idaho region
The article reports unusually high temperatures this month with max around 92 degrees, noting dry conditions and minimal moisture in the first 11 days. It cites local observer M. Crabtree documenting daily highs and lows from July 1 to July 11, including several 90s and 80s with scattered low values.
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M. Crabtree
Colorado
Idaho
Crabtree
Weekend Big Sales Attract Shoppers Across Preston
Preston sees several promotions as Carlson Furniture Co continues a storewide sale to clear stock before a new floor. Elda Carlson reports strong bargains drawing customers from Montpelier. Mel Burrup jumps with a 2 for 1 sale at Mel's Drug starting July 18. Milo's AG Super Market highlights $1 items for the weekend. Phil West at West Motor Co offers a 5 way weather station for Scout truck test drives.
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Preston
Carlson Furniture Co
Elda Carlson
Montpelier
Mel Burrup
Mel
Milo
the. Citizen
Phil West
West Motor Co
Best Selling Books Added to Shelves of Local Library
Preston Carnegie Library shelves welcome new best sellers announced by librarian Martha Geddes. Fiction titles include Youngblood Hawke Ship of Fools Franny and Zooey The Agony and the Ecstasy The Fox in the Attic The Incredible Journey A Prologue of Love The Big Laugh and more. Non fiction features Calories Don’t Count A Bridge for Passing The Rothschilds Why Not Victory.
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Preston Carnegie Library
Martha Geddes
Youngblood Hawke
Porter
Franny
Weavers Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Bald G Weaver will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday July 15 at their home 42 North 2nd East Preston. Their children will host an open house until 6 p m inviting relatives neighbors and friends to call. Gift requests are discouraged.
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Bald G. Weaver
North 2Nd East
Preston
Vejy
Preston Town News Reflects Spring Delays and Community Ties
A fragmented reminiscence from Preston portrays a friendly town adjusting to unusual weather with crops needing rain while residents praise local spots like the Corner Café run by Douglas Ball and others. Patrons in distant places remain connected through THE CITIZEN, sharing humor and memories of neighbors, trips, and long-time subscribers.
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Ceark Douglas
Ball
Ani
Preston
Ninth Idaho law enforcement training session opens
The ninth annual Idaho Law Enforcement Training Academy session begins at Idaho State College. About 35 police officers attend the event, focusing on law enforcement standards and federal guidance.
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Idaho Law Enforcement
Idaho
State College
Dress Western Starting Next Monday Nationwide Cue
The chamber of commerce announced a dress up western campaign starting next Monday. Local businessmen employees and citizens are urged to wear western attire until after the rodeo on July 2. Harry Woolley leads the dress up committee urging broad participation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Harry Woolley
Preston Worker Hurt In Accident In Utah
Orson Wright of Preston was seriously injured July 3 in a construction accident near Nephi Utah. He worked for Carl Nielson Construction Co of Preston on a highway job when a 30 foot boom locking mechanism failed and struck him on the back and head. He sustained severe lacerations and a broken vertebra and was hospitalized in Fillmore Utah.
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Orson Wright
Preston
Cipio
Utah
Nephi
Wight
Carl Nielson Construction Co
Fillmore
Ward sisters win women's division in Denver bridge tourney
Local woman Mrs. Alice Ward of Preston and her sister Jean Byrd of Malad won the women's division at a Denver regional bridge tournament with about 400 players. The director noted the muddy track and dark horses rising as the big names like Charles Goren attended.
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Denver
Alice Ward
Preston
Jean Byrd
Malad
Vehicles Damaged In Minor Accidents
Local officers investigated several collisions and a truck hitting a cow causing damage to vehicles last week. On Saturday L Roy Hobbs of Preston tried to pass three southbound cars on U S highway 91 but veered into the rear of George Pfeiffer’s car from Salt Lake City after avoiding a head on collision. Hobbs received a speeding and safe driving citation. Also Ronald J Sharp was traveling west on continued on page 6.
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L. Roy Hobbs
Preston
Hobbs
George Pfeiffer
Salt Lake City
Famous Preston Night Rodeo Set for July 26 27 28
The Famous Night Rodeo returns to Preston for July 26 27 and 28 drawing crowds of thousands. Tickets go on sale July 18 at rodeo headquarters near Hotel Bumbaiy with discounts for advance purchases. Produced by D A Swanny Kerby the show promises top acts and a midway featuring Monte Young rides and games alongside a traditional parade.
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Preston
Rodeo
Bumbaiy
Jes Din “Preston
Ghander of Commerce
Yes
Pamilys
Phildsen
D. A
Swanny” Kerby
Rodeo Committee
Kerby
Monte Young
Rodeo Headquarters
Preston school starts drivers education sessions June to July
The Preston school system opens its first drivers education session June 4, under Supt William G Ward with instructor Alven Hendrickson. A 1962 dual control Chevrolet donated by Cranney Chevrolet Co supports the course which includes special films and local guest speakers.
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Preston
William G. Ward
Alven M. Hendrickson
Cranney Chevrolet Co
Franklin ‘County
Cranney
Orlando Larsen
R. Barrus
Cutler
Guard trainees depart for six month active duty tour
A group of Franklin county youths begins a six month active duty term with the National Guard. Departing Monday from Logan for Fort Ord California the group includes Wayne Cutler Keith Gambles Dennis Kendall Delbert Rawlings Richard Shipley Reed Stockdale Rex Condie Jimmie Olsen Adolph Lamar organen Ted Baird and Richard Denton. In total 27 youths from Franklin county are serving active terms at Fort Ord or Fort Sill Oklahoma.
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National Guard
Logan
Fort. Ord
Calif
Wayne Cutler
Fort, Ord
Fort Sil
Okla
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Georgia
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Wayne Evans
Bobby Kennedy
Keith Nielsen
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Hen Fey
Barry ‘Larsen
Bradley
Janice Nelson
Judy Swale
Adrene Olsen
Glen Orme
Janet Owen
Mary Jane Parkinson
Tommy Perkins
Linda Porter
Vivian Porter
Irene Purger
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Kathy Smout
Nola Sparrow
Lyle “G. Swann
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