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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1960
Page
1
Franklin County Sugar Co. urges beet growers to water now as the next 30 days will determine if a good crop can be saved. Dry, hot weather and a frost elsewhere have worsened conditions, with record high July temperatures and no significant rainfall this period.
Soren and Dr Leo Hawkes announce a 63 acre seaside golf course with a special close cut grass for putting. Burt Martin of Utah Power and Light describes a complete underground irrigation system delivering 600 gallons per minute to green the fairways. Some holes may allow limited play later this fall while more work remains.
Fru Franklin County Farm Bureau holds community talent find for ages six to 30 with winners advancing to district competition in American Falls August 27. Senior group finalists 17 to 30 may present numbers on agriculture theme Toward New Frontiers In Agriculture, judged on accomplishment poise and presentation. Contact Mrs Von Noyes for eligibility and details.
Records from the county ASC office show Wheat acreage by area: Area A Treasureton Cleveland 9374 acres. Area B Mink Creek Riverdale 4592 acres. Area C Winder Banida Oxford 11586 acres. Area D Clifton Dayton Weston E Preston Fairview Glendale 15078 acres. Area E Whitney Mapleton Franklin 38718 acres. Mr E E Swigert and son Darrell vacationed in Yellowstone Park last week.
An exchange reveals a heated telephone dispute with Franklin figures including a misnamed mayor and a park confrontation. The piece also covers local newspaper logistics from folding and stapling to wrapping, plus reader letters from Ivan H. Thompson and a note about subscription delays and warm hometown news.
The Preston Night Rodeo opens next Thursday evening at the arena. Committee members Virgil Knudson chairing with Luther Boyd Alvin Beckstead and Greene Wells Fasly urged employers and employees to wear Western attire this coming week to boost interest in the rodeo.
A two-vehicle collision north of Preston at Highway 91 and Banida Treaserton road left Ronald Lund 17 and Taylor 19 with minor injuries. The sheriff cited reckless driving for the accident and the other driver Ray Talbot reported a total loss to his vehicle.
Breston’s announces grand opening at the former Petterberg Nash building in South State Street with a three day event. Owner Turner showcases enlarged front office and shop space and invites the public to view the new facilities while enjoying hot dogs, soda, and baladas for youngsters.
A 12 year old winner Leslie Ware son of Roy and Mrs Ware will receive a $138 check for solving clues and naming the winner of the weekly jackpot. Drawing will be at Petersen Drapery Monday afternoon and the prize may roll to $200 or $250. Eastside school district held a meeting at Preston High School with Mr Brenchley present to discuss next year’s problems.
Heath, former Idaho state chairman and central committeeman, attends the Chicago convention with granddaughter Luetta Harper. The longtime Republican leader journeys to join sessions and participate in party events.
Firefighters responded to a basement fire at Clifford Jensen in Preston on Saturday night. The Lowell Neeley of the city fire department said the blaze caused extensive damage from smoke and water. the cause remains undetermined after about two hours of effort.
Mrs Norma Armstrong of Salt Lake City spent a few days last week with her brother Richard Harmon and a family.
Employees of California Packing Corp presented with service pins and awards. Plant superintendent A M Farrell and division personnel manager A R Halverson attended. Recipients include Adrian T Vaughn five star pins, Martin Wetbell five years, Roderick Oliverson 20 years, and others with stars or diamonds marking ten to forty years of service.
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