Who Stole My Horse Rodeo Western Wear Day
Preston merchants and residents are urged to wear western attire through rodeo time. Coordinated by Joe Miller and Roger Woolley of the Retail Merchants Committee and Preston Area Chamber of Commerce. Woolley mentions a jail for those in conventional dress and a dunking trough for severe cases to enforce the theme.
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Preston
Joe Miller
Roger Woolley
Retail Merchants Committee
Preston Area
Woolley
Benefit Tourney Slated for Local Golf Clubs
A benefit golf tournament at Soda Springs Golf Course supports Lonnie Pitt the Lava Hot Springs golf pro who lost his right hand in a July 4 fireworks mortar blast. The team match on Sunday July 23 includes Preston Lava Springs clubs with entrants from Preston, and all entry fees go to Pitt. Prizes will be awarded and attendance encouraged.
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Soda Springs
Lonnie Pitt
Lava Hot Springs
Preston
Lava
Soda Springs Golf
Mr Pitt
Weston Reunion Saturday Honors 1922 Weston Team
The Weston reunion for former residents occurs this Saturday July 22 in the Weston ward cultural hall from 10 am to 4 pm. A pot luck lunch is planned at noon with entertainment and the 1922 Weston High School basketball team to be honored.
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Weston
Weston Ward
Weston High School
Water situation discussed by Preston City Council
Preston City Council voiced special concern over the summer water supply and ordinances. Sheriff Arlando Larsen was invited to discuss enforcement and a uniform code. new patrolman Darrell Gunderson was hired. Linrose residents requested access to Preston water once pipelines and tanks are ready, contingent on loan approval.
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Preston
Arlando Larsen
Larsen
George Hargraves
Pocatello
Darrell Gunderson
Gunderson
Smelterville
Sparrow
Linrose
Poulsen
Church President is Former Clifton Man
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints names Harold B Lee its 11th president born in Clifton on March 28 1899 to Samuel Marion and Louise Emeline Bingham Lee He grew up on the family farm attended Oneida Stake Academy and Albion State Normal College earning his teaching certificate. Idaho Congressman James McClure plans a campaign stop in Preston July 26 with a Rotary address a livestock auction visit and a public reception at the Adams home from 8:30 to 10:30 pm highlighting his Senate bid.
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Fae E . Ans
Oxford
Harold B. Lee
Church’ of Jesus. Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Clifton
The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Harold B Lee
Joseph Fielding Smith
President Lee
Samuel Marion
Louise Emeline Bingham Lee
Oneida Stake Academy
Albion State Norman College
Idaho
James McClure
U.S Senate
Franklin County
McClure
Preston
Cache Valley
Mike Adams
North First East
Silver Star
Weston
Lee
Clifton Church
Amos Lewis
Oneida
Eastside District Plans to Hire Two B-2 Interns
Eastside School District will hire two B-2 teacher interns following a recommendation from Superintendent Dr Orson Bowler at last week’s board of trustees meeting. The action aims to bolster instructional staff for the upcoming term.
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Eastside District
Eastside
Orson Bowler
Brard of
Republican Candidates Meet With The People
Republican candidates and guests shared a dinner hosted by the Young Republicans. Incumbents unopposed in the primary were introduced but spoke little. Speakers included Joel Palmer, William Poole, Joe Moser, Angus Condie, Lloyd Dunn, Mike Adams, Leland Muir, and Robert Smylie. Smylie warned against beef import quotas risking price controls and harming farmers. Continued discussion noted interns to be hired at Idaho State University under a teacher training program with tuition, books, and wages for a semester, plus later teaching duties in the district.
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Dean Abrams
Franklin County
Arlando Larsen
Doug
Las Webb
Reed Budge
Joel Palmer
William Poole
Joe Moser
Angus Condie
Lloyd Dunn
Mike Adams
Leland Muir
Robert Smylie
George Hansen
United States
Idaho State University
Pioneer Day Festival Planned for Preston July 24
Plans announced for a Preston Pioneer Day celebration sponsored by the Oneida stake. A noon parade will start near Preston Recreation Park led by the police unit, with the Preston High band and ward floats. Activities run to 5 PM with films, magic acts, a wild things race, a bike marathon, softball games, rides, and food under the Lion’s shelter.
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Preston Recreation Park
State Street
First
Preston High School
Recreation Park
Preston
Relief Society
Lion’s Shelter
Democratic Candidates Meet Public Night in Franklin County
The Democratic Party hosts a Meet Your Candidate night on Friday July 21 at 800 pm at the Robinson Community Center. Attendees may meet local and state candidates including Rose Bowman Bud Davis Byron Johnson Tony Park Willis Ludlow Harold B Lowe Mark Hark James Wowsley Woodrow Porter O Sherwin Webb and Michael D Kunz with tickets purchased from precinct committeemen or at the door.
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Democratic Party
Franklin County
Rose Bowman
Bud Davis
Byron Johnson
Tony Park
Willis Ludlow
Harold B Lowe
Mark Hark
James Wowsley
Woodrow Porter
O Sherwin Webb
Michael D Kunz
Robinson Community Center
Pro Rodeo Set With 5000 Dollar Purse At Preston
Pro rodeo competition returns to That Famous Preston Night Rodeo July 27 29 under the Rodeo Cowboys Association with bareback saddle bronc bull riding calf roping and steer wrestling. Rulon Dunn of the Preston Chamber of Commerce notes contestants pay travel and entry fees and share a 25 dollar entry plus a 3000 dollar purse to total about five thousand dollars. Last year 103 entries produced 5464 in prize money and Swanny Kerby of Salt Lake City will produce the event. Entries close July 26 at 6 pm.
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Preston Night
Rodeo Cowboys Association
Rulon Dunn
Preston Chamber of Commerce
A “Swanny" Kerby
Salt Lake City
Utah
July 24 Breakfast by Troop 80 in Preston Park
Eighth ward scouts Troop 80 plan an early breakfast on July 24 from 6 to 8 30 a.m. at the Rotary Shelter Preston City Park. Adults pay 1 00 and children under 12 50 cents. Public invited. Free for Silver Beaver award holders.
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Eighth Ward
Rotary
Preston City Park
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Wendell Gailey
Clifton Man
Smylie
Douglas Webb
Will Robinson
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