Preston Fourth Ward Plans Sidewalk Bazaar With Bands
Preston business district groups the Ladies of Elks and the Teenager organization join the Preston Fourth ward to set booths on State street for the annual Sidewalk Bazaar to run Friday and Saturday. Five bands will perform in a battle on Saturday afternoon on the courthouse steps from 4:30 to 6. A teen-age dance is scheduled Friday at 8 p.m. Merchants will spread merchandise onto sidewalks in a bargain hunter's paradise.
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The
Ladies of Elks and the
Preston Fourth Ward
State Street
Franklin County
Chamber Discusses Sidewalk Bazaar Parade and Duties
Preston Chamber of Commerce meeting covered a sidewalk bazaar western wear parade and business items. Five bands entered the bands contest at the Franklin county courthouse at 4 30 pm Saturday. Deloy Palmer announced a July 31 resignation due to transfer to Blackfoot. October 2 was set to be United Nations day per Mayor David Cutler.
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Preston Chamber of Commerce
Franklin County
Preston
DeLoy Palmer
Blackfoot
Chamber of Commerce Board
United Nations
David Cutler
Nine Enter Queen Test At Preston Night Rodeo
At least nine girls will compete in the annual Preston Night Rodeo and Franklin County Jubilee queen contest this Saturday with more entries due by Friday. Contest begins 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m parade through Preston.
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Preston
Franklin County
N_ Bernice Weeks
Malad
Judy Baird
Burnell Baird
Kathy Hansen
W Deloss Hansen
June Lamb
Smithfield
Carol Ricks
Bonnie Thomp
Preliminary Sketches Made Of Monument
A nine foot high memorial of Georgia granite planned for Preston City Cemetery honors armed forces. Designed by James B Mec Queen of the cemetery staff, the project seeks community input on design and inscriptions and is funded by local subscriptions. The shaft will bear a Medal of Honor replica, honor two Franklin county recipients, and rest on an eight by ten foot concrete base. A treasure chest of hero stories will accompany the memorial. $1500 pledged so far with a summer dedication hoped.
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Georgia
Preston City
James B. MecQueen
Preston Cemetery
Franklin County
Preston Girl Named School Leader at Soda Springs High
Betty Burton daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis Burton former Preston residents was named seer of the student body at Soda Springs high school and recently served as a delegate to Girls State.
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Betty Burton
Willis Burton
Preston
Soda Springs High ‘School
Firemen Battle Second Haystack Fire at Preston Farm
Fire teams responded to a second haystack fire at the William Hulse farm in Preston on Tuesday. Fire Chief Kenneth Hebdon said the stack was completely burned this time, following a July Fourth blaze at the same location.
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William Hulse
Preston
Kenneth Hebdon
Summer story hours begin at Preston Carnegie Library
Mrs. Bill Hansen, librarian, says the series aims to boost interest in the ongoing summer reading program. Story hours for children in grades one through six will be held every Saturday at 1 p.m. through mid August.
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Preston Carnegie Library
Bill Hansen
Riverdale Plans Pioneer Day Parade July 24
Riverdale will again observe Pioneer day with a 10 30 a m parade and an 11 a m program at the church house. Lunch stands will serve nearby while afternoon races games and carnival booths fill the day under the ward bishopric. A separate note reports a missing fan and electric heater from the Lester Dunkley residence in Whitney with no other items taken.
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Riverdale
Salt Lake Valley
Ray Barrington
Riverdale Ward
Lester Dunkley
Whitney
Arlando Larsen
Pumping Plant in Fairview Marks 50th Anniversary
The Cub River Irrigation project near Fairview celebrates 50 years since its 1917 dedication. Joseph E. Wilson Jr. notes the system transferred Bear River water via a gravity canal and a five foot pipe to farms in the Lewiston Fairview area, with construction hurdles including quicksand and sand-filled canal mouths overcome during WWI shortages.
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Cub River Irrigation Company
Bear River
Fairview
Lewiston Fairview
Joseph E. Wilson Jr
Cache Valley
Wilson
Preston
Juveniles Arrested in Indian Farm and Whitney Incidents
Six juveniles and one adult were arrested for bothering Indians. Three were taken Friday at a farm near Winder and four Saturday in Whitney. Deputies said the group threw rocks and yelled at the Indians.
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Wendell Gailey
Winder
Whitney
Mothers and Daughters Outing Planned This Friday
About 400 mothers and daughters are expected for the annual Mothers and Daughters outing. The event will feature skits from attending wards and includes 43 members from an Ogden ward joining the Oneida stake camp this year.
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Onda
Paris
Roundy
YWMIA
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Oneida
Idaho Intermountain Marching Contest in Preston
Two hundred marching corps from southeastern Idaho and northern Utah will compete in Preston as part of the Idaho Days celebration. The contest runs 10 am to 2 am with trophies awarded after the grand parade and lunch hosted for girls at noon.
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Brigham City
Blackfoot
Pocatello
Tremonton
Idaho
Utah
Idaho Intermountain Marching Cats
Contin
Preston
Franklin County
Preston Lions Club
Preston High School
Reed Brenchley
Lions Club
Bear River High School
Blackfoot High School
Highland High School
Bear Lake High School
Montpelier
West Side High ‘School
Dayton
Soda Springs High School
Marsh Val
Finance Holds Open House for Remodeled City Finance
An open house was held Wednesday for the remodeled City Finance company in Preston. Manager J C Hoggan said the public may visit anytime to see the new front and interior upgrades including pane stone work and fixtures. The firm, opened in November 1957, handles consumer financing for individuals and local businesses. Four people are employed.
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City Finance Company
J. C. Hoggan
City Finances
Preston In
Hoggan
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Chamber
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Carol Steffen
Hyrum Steffen
Logan
Kristy LaMont
Frank LaMont
Providence
Walter Nelson
Preston Night Rodeo Committee
Preston Boots and Saddle Club
McQueen
Preston City Cemetery
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