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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1960

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Beetles Threaten Franklin County Potato Crops

Franklin County agriculture officials report Colorado potato beetles attacking local potato vines. Adults are plump, about 3/8 inch, with yellow and black markings. larvae are brick red with black spots. Control options listed include DDT, Endrin, Dieldrin, and Thiodan with specific application rates and timing. County agent DeVere Toveyland and Daniel Roberts urge potato growers to inspect fields regularly and seek assistance in identification.

The Colorado Spotato Pest United States Franklin Virgil’ ‘Jensen Fairview Daniel,Roberts Franklin County Sagents DeVere Toveyvand Daniel Roberts Graces Frankline County

Who's Who Jackpot Jumped To 138 Dollars This Week

This week’s Who’s Who winner is Korece Hayes with misreadable entries and clues noted. The drawing occurred Monday at Hansen Glags Paint Boxes with deposits at Hansen’s Bob ZAcock Insurance and Foss Clothing Store. The prize grew to 138 dollars as more guesses were submitted amid unclear OCR text.

Korece Hayes Cullige Central Mel Jack Garrett Firestone Ron Hansen’ Glags Hansen's Bob Zacock McCuney Foss Clothing

Opening of Franklin County Canning Center Set for Friday

The advisory committee has set the opening date for Friday at 9 am. Patrons can can apricots cherries peas meat pork and beans and other staples. As the season continues fruit and vegetable limits may apply to preserve perishables. Apricot season is active with some peas and developing beans. For appointments call 212-W or contact Mrs Fenton Larsen 0287-R1 or Mrs Dewey Olsen 579-.

Anklin’ County Canning Fenton ‘Larsen Dewey ‘Olsen

Cadet Henderson Completes Six Weeks at Army ROTC Camp

Cadet Lyle S Henderson of Clifton, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Howard H Henderson, graduates from West Side High School Dayton 1955. He trains six weeks at Army ROTC summer camp at Fort Lewis Mash during which he gains practical experience and instruction in tactical technical and administrative subjects with emphasis on duties of a second lieutenant. He is a student at Utah State University and member of Psi Chi fraternity.

Lyle S Henderson Howard’ H, Henderson Clifton Army Reserve Officer, Training Corps Fort “Lewis West Side High School Dayton Utah State ‘University Psi ‘Chi Fraternity

Bowling Association Schedules Meeting

A meeting will be held Friday July 1 at 8 p m in the chamber of Commerce rooms to form a men's city bowling association. Anyone interested is invited to attend.

Chamber of ‘Commerce

Wheat quota referendum set for July 21 voting

E R Johnston office manager of the county agricultural stabilization and conservation office announced a wheat quota referendum for 1961 harvest. Growers with over 15 acres may vote on July 21 from 10 am to 6 pm at designated Community A B C and D locations including Cleveland Treasureton Thatcher Riverdale Banida Oxford Winder Glencoe and Dayton.

E. R. John‘rton Cleveland-Treasureton Thatcher, Co Riverdale Minkreek Glencoe Banida Oxford Winder Weaton-Linrose- Yaylcn Clifton Dayton

Weston hosts two day pioneer day celebration parade

Weston kicks off a July 23 celebration with a parade at 10 am and a 11 am program under Lone Rock camp. Evan Koller chairs the parade committee. Activities include softball, chick scramble, foot races, games, a miniature rodeo at 5 pm, and an evening ward recreation hall gathering with a Western dress suggestion.

Tare Ywell Weston -For -A Coedy Evan Koller Rock, Dup Vers Ann Hansen Dayton Mermory West Side Preston Morting Bishop Rolen Bastian Ward

City Softball League Under Way With Seven Preston Teams

The Preston city softball league is underway with seven teams including Edwards Floral Native Lumber National Guard from Preston Franklin Weston Lewiston and Providence. The schedule for July 18 and July 21 lists matchups such as Edwards Floral vs Weston and National Guard vs Providence.

Preston Edwards”. Floral Native Lumber National Guard Franklin Weston Lewiston Providence Moniday Edwards Florali Westonee National” Guard Lumber National “Guard Edwards Floral Sane

Fragmented Letter Excerpts Show Local News and Requests

A jumble of reader letters and notes from Preston Citizen readers, including requests to cancel income tax services, renewals for subscriptions from Fern and Cluff Christensen of Fullerton and Val Neuen swaner, chaplain and first lieutenant of the U.S. Air Force, with mentions of Tokyo and Japan, and a postscript about a Doug Palmer sighting. The piece reflects community life and reader engagement in a mid-20th century column.

Val. Neuenswan U. S. Air Force APO San Francisco Don Preston Tokyo West Side Japan Thé 5 News Douglas- Palmer Val Doug ‘Palmer Contiauca

Rodeo Togs Move Into Public Show Fashion

The annual rodeo dress promo urges clerks managers and store owners to wear western togs during the next two weeks. Participants are asked to sport old western hats loud Levi s outfits and other western attire to support the event.

Jet

Election to be held after school closes at Bahia

Petition led to a vote on June 1 to elect a new school board. The election drew 137 votes with 37 opposing. The one teacher Brades district will stay open for another year with 20 pupils enrolled last year.

Banida Syven Othe Anit Brades Bahia Fielai Vigard& Eviien

Hay Chopper Fire Damages Property Near Preston Auction

Weston observer Laron Bright reported a hay chopper blaze near Parley Shaffer’s property west of Preston auction. City firefighters battled flames for hours, burning the hay chopper two trucks of hay lumber canvas and ash lost. Shaffer estimates about $1000 in losses.

Parley Shaffer Preston Laron Bright Weston Aloe Shaffer

Famous Prestgn Night Rodeo to be Held July 28

The event promoter announces the Famous Prestgn Night Rodeo to take place on Saturday July 28 at the midway with carnival shows concessions and rides. Headline acts include Monte Young and Buschom land legend Sirity Rogers plus top bullfighter Kajun Kid appearing all three nights. Proceeds support regional rodeo crews and entertainment venues with family night on July 28 offering reduced admission for youngsters.

Ture Sirity ‘Rogers Halt Fin Sie Dan Ince Cowboys Assaz Madison Square - Garden New York Boston“ ‘Garden Antonio Houston Salinas San Reno Las Vegas Spokane Ogden Kajun Kid

Hansen reunion draws family from far corners

A large Hansen reunion brought together many relatives including Nelson Parity Mee Green Me yeld Mrs Jack Randall and families from Pocatello Avoca Wash Coburnaba Preston California and others. Attendees listed extended kin and distinguished guests with multiple Hansen families present.

SEMAN SSSI Hansen Reution’ Park Emima Hinsen Ailatew Harigen Tamby EAS Nelison Sorin Jack Randall Golden- Jenks Pocatello Steve” Halliday Arnold Frédrick Verdon

Niece Alice Finlayson Weds Ray Harper in Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs Fred Rallison and Mrs Rudgar H Davies of Logan attended the wedding and reception for their niece Alice Finlayson and Ray Harper in Salt Lake City Friday.

Fred’ Rallison Whitney Rudgar H. Davies Logan Alice Finlayson Ray Harper Salt “Lake City

Wheat quota vote urged as growers cast ballots

A county referendum on the 1961 wheat marketing quota prompts growers to vote. Voters with small acreages are ineligible if their wheat would not fall under quotas. Officials urge broad participation so the result reflects growers’ wishes.

Aeotis Erie Uch

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