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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1955
Page
12
Rich said the board has never cut a project from the construction program once budgeted. The discussion touched on year end cases where projects are preferred over new construction jobs to timing, as conveyed to the senate by the board.
After a conference between Mr. Porter and Westinghouse representatives, the contest deadline was extended to Saturday Aug six. The complete description of the Taundromat and full contest details can be found in the Electric advertisement on page two of this issue.
The Preston Junior Legion team defeated Blackfoot 15 0 then lost 6 0 to Pocatello. City recreation supervisor Glen Oliverson says Idaho Falls juniors visit Pocatello for an 8 p m game, while Logan comes here for a return match. Preston Pony League was beaten by Logan last Thursday. Preston City team lost 9 5 to Dayton Monday. Next games set for Monday and Wednesday nights.
Marching corps from Preston High School continued practices for summer events. Members performed in Hyrum July 4 parade in cowboy uniforms, welcomed new members Deann Dunkley, Nancy Winn, Sally Merrill, Glen da Sutton, and Rochelle Condie at a city recreation park party.
Standings show Godfrey's 2 1, Ern's 2 1, Phil Lips 1 2, Franklin 1 2, Lewiston 1 2, Downey 1 2. Tomorrow night 7:30 Phillips vs Godfrey's and 9 Downey vs Ern's. Lewiston hosts Franklin. Next Tuesday Ern's vs Lewiston at 7:30 and Franklin vs Phillips at 9 with Godfrey's at Downey.
Soren NL Jensen 87 of Preston died at his home after a long illness. He was born October 27, 1867, in Weston. He married Cora Johnson in Salt Lake City in 1916 and later moved to Preston. He was an active LDS church worker and farmer. Survived by wife, one daughter Edith Chapman of Cleveland Ohio, three grandchildren and one great grandchild, plus siblings. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm in Weston ward chapel. Burial Weston Cemetery.
Orilla Harmon Weeks 74 of Weston died at a daughter's home on Saturday after a long illness. Born December 17, 1880 in Clarkston Utah she married Thomas H Weeks in 1898. Surviving children and siblings are listed along with 46 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Weston ward chapel.
Mr and Mrs Christian Jensen and family visited in Logan Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Gerald McKenzie and family. Their daughter Joyce will visit with the McKenzie family for a few days.
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