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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1951

Page

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Weston Pioneer Day selects queen and attendants

Lorraine Schvaneveldt was chosen queen of the Weston Pioneer day celebration to be crowned at a coronation ball in Weston next Monday night. Attendants are Venice Nielson and Zeala Maughan. The three were selected by judges from Preston for poise beauty and charm.

Anderson Studio Lorraine Schvaneveldt Weston Alvin T. Maughan Bonnie Griffeth Marian Ballif Idella Larsen O. D. Robinson Preston Ria Jensen Edna Whitney Lena Simpson Martha Lundquist Lizza Kendall

West Side Coach Leonard Johnson to tutor East All Stars in Boise

Leonard Johnson, West Side High School Pirates coach, is named assistant coach for the Eastern High School All Stars in an annual Boise football game. The August 4 match at Boise Junior College Stadium includes West Side players Jack Moser and Gaylord Merrill and Verl Peterson of the 1950 Preston team. Johnson, a Preston native and USAC graduate, has coached at West Side for two years, with teams posting strong marks in multiple sports. He and his wife Radia Winn of Preston have four children.

Leonard Johnson Boise Boise Junior College Johnson Jack Moser Gaylord Merrill West Side Verl Peterson Preston Preston High School USAC Aggie Phi Epsilon Kappa West Side High School Radia “Winn Bob Bunker Ferron Sandereg

Pioneer Program Set for Riverdale Celebration

A Riverdale valley event marks Pioneer Day with a morning program in the ward chapel at 11 o clock. Children's games and contests with prizes follow, plus a women's softball game and a baseball game. Refreshments will be available and the day ends with an evening dance.

Sith Bivaiete Es -Region

Franklin county 4-H camp set for July 26 to 28

Mrs. Sylvia Hunt announced the sixth annual Franklin county 4-H club camp will be held at Camp Hunt and Lakota resort on Bearlake July 26 27 and 28. The three day program includes swimming boating handicraft roller skating dances wildlife conservation safety and meals. The camp is a joint Franklin and Oneida county event open to all enrolled 4-H members.

Sylvia Hunt Franklin County Camp Hunt and Lakota Bearlake Franklin and Oneida County Club

Wheat Loan Rate Raised to $1.96 For 1951 Crop

The wheat loan rate rises to 1.96 per bushel for Franklin county for 1951 with national price supports averaging 2.18 per bushel. Leland Auger notes higher July 1 parity raises supports from 1.77 in 1950 to 1.96 in 1951. Eligible grain must grade No 3 or better or No 4 or 5 due to test weight or inclusion of Durum varieties.

Leland Auger Franklin County Production and Marketing Administration Franklin

Outdoor Program Ratersesimat Set for Saturday

Rural youths aged 18 to 28 are invited to an outdoor program at the city park this Saturday at 8 pm. A short program and candidates for election will be presented. Barbecues and pop will be served by the Associated Women. A nominating committee lists Karl Bingham Weston Garth Eames Kay Fellows Margene A Hansen with Mrs Bonnie Barrington as chair. Ballots will be mailed and voting done by mail the following Monday. The Franklin County rural youth group, part of the Farm Bureau, organized a year ago after the county talk meet and panel. Dee Sharp was president, D A Nash vice president, and Bonnie Barrington secretary.

Farm Bureau D. A. Nash Linrose Karl Bingham Weston Garth Eames Preston Kay Fellows Margene A. Hansen Glencoe Bonnie Barrington Dee Sharp

Pioneer Observance Planned at Clifton

Clifton plans Pioneer day activities on Tuesday July 24 beginning at 10 am with a parade. A public meeting follows at 11 and a 1 pm ball game against a leading county team. Activities for children run 2 3 pm with prizes, then a 3 30 softball game versus a Preston team and a final evening dance.

Clifton Preston

Local Businessmen Asked to Prep Arena for Big Show

July 26 workers asked to wear work clothes and clean Preston Fodeo arena chamber of commerce announced today. Helpers will assist at 7 PM and refreshments will be provided after the cleanup.

Lene Preston ‘Fodeo Panitta

Heat and Drouth Hit Area Record Hot Week

Temperatures climbed past 100 degrees as rain remained scarce causing irrigation strain. July 18 1948 saw a high of 101 on the official thermometer at the sugar factory, with June marking the driest since 1933 and only .29 inch of rain received.

Mercury

Last Preschool Clinic Set At Jefferson School Friday

The final preschool clinic will be held Friday at Jefferson School from 8 to 4 30 pm. It offers East Side district children a last chance for preschool checkups and shots before September classes.

Jefferson School East Side

Red Cross Swim Schedule Opens July 30 at Preston Pool

The Preston pool renovation wraps up as the Red Cross program resumes Monday July 30 with 12 lessons over three weeks. Evan Sorenson, supervisor, says 20 cents per swim or 2 for the course. Buses pick up one hour before class times across multiple districts.

Red Cross Preston Evan Sorenson Sorenson Preston Intermediate Mink Creek Riverdale Glencoe Glendale Treasureton Franklin Fairview Mapleton Fifth Ward Whitney Winder Banida Linrose

Mel's Drug Begins Seven Day Opening Policy

Mel Burrup owner of Mel's Drug announced a seven day opening policy due to requests from individuals civic organizations and customers. Hours on Sundays and holidays will be 9 to 10 am and 8 am to 7 pm with continued statements on page 4.

Mel's Drug Store Mel Burrup Burrip

Youngsters Parade and Family Night Added to Preston Rodeo

The Preston rodeo week features a new Youth Parade on Aug 1 at 7 30 p.m staged by Lions Club with western dress required and free ice cream for participants The Family Night set for Aug 2 offers 25 cent general admission for all children 11 and under A downtown parade and two hour 15 minute program lead to an 8 p.m grand entry with total purses of 2625 dollars for five rodeo events.

Anderson Studio Preston Night Rodeo Arena Loraine Pilkington Sharon Beckstead Lois Meyers Preston Boots and Saddle Club Trail Riders Club Tootin Preston American Legion Dean Bambrough Bambrough The Lions Club Keith Larson Palmer Motor Implement Co Fiew Virgil Knudson Harold Allen J. Ray Skinmer Delta Intermountain Skinner

Weston to Open Pioneer Day With Boxing Card

Weston kicks off its annual Pioneer day celebration Monday with a professional boxing card headlined by Garth Panter a top middleweight from the Intermountain region. The 32 round program features multiple six and four round bouts and a Rex Layne refereeing, with a daybreak cannon salute marking the start of a townwide observance.

Weston West Side Garth Panter Dayton Intermountain Garth Frankie’Gimbel Pocatello Panter Salt Lake Rings Joe Aur Lodki Rex Layne Ezzard Charles Gimbel Frank Ron‘kovich Salt. Lake Billy Sneddon Ogden Colton Chaney Indianapolis Jack Danberry Denver Fil Nixon Salt Lake City Eddie Jacobs Hillfield Kid Blair Salt Lake Buddy Harrison Don Ernsten Salt Lake Air Base Joe Garcia Bingham Rex Layne Lewiston West Side Gymnasium

Demonstration on Freezing at Courthouse Basement

A free demonstration of home freezing is scheduled tomorrow night in the courthouse basement. Sponsored by Ken's Electric Co and Deepfreeze dealer TON TT Men, the event targets area residents with no charge. Miss Mary Condie of Utah Power & Light Co will teach proper packaging and prep for freezing and will cook a meal from frozen foods. A new seven foot refrigerator will be given as a prize and refreshments will be served.

Ken's Electric Co TON TT

Tennis Meet Planned If Enough Register

Evan Sorenson urges interest in a city recreation tennis tournament with junior and senior divisions. Participants may register at Preston Supply Co or the high school. brackets will be formed and play would start in about two weeks.

Evan Sorenson Preston Supply Co

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