Preston Night Rodeo Promises Top Acts and Family Fun
Special acts including a horse act a dog and monkey act and trained posses headline the Preston Night Rodeo opening next Thursday. Queen contest postponed by rain to Wednesday night at the Preston Rodeo arena. Promoter D A Swanee Kirby promises excellent stock and top cowboys for prize money. Glenn Randall famed horse trainer from Hollywood receives wild acclaim for acts with King Queen and a double dressage display by Lovely Lynn and Joan Randall. A cowboys monkey sheepdog act with sheep is a highlight, local officials say one of the best in years. Tickets on sale at 17 North State with family night 60 cent children. Rodeo starts 8 p m each night with rides and floats eligible for entry. Local groups invited to participate in the parade.
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Preston
Preston Rodeo Arena
Rulon Dunn
Preston Chamber of Commerce
D. A “Swanee” Kirby
Glenn Randall
Hollywood
California
Randall
Trigger
Roy Rogers
Lovely Lynn
Joan Randall
Denver
Lynn
Joan
Galahad
Randalls
North State
Monte Young
Pioneer Day Celebrations Planned Across Cache Valley
Weston hosts a centennial tied high school reunion with memorials and a 10 a.m. start. Clifton plans a 6 a.m. chuck wagon breakfast and a 10 a.m. parade with afternoon races and a ward food stand. Riverdale offers an all day July 24 celebration with a parade at 9 a.m. and a 11 a.m. program. Clarkston cancels main event and opts for a ward reunion later. The holiday honors Mormon pioneers who entered the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847.
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Cache Valley
Weston
Clifton
Riverdale
Weston High School
Aee
Bis
Rex Packer
Nee
Ae U
Salt Lake Valley
Soda Springs to Host Golf Match With Preston Club
So da Springs teams up with Preston Golf and Country Club for a league match at 8 30 p m. Players sign up at the pro shop. The Eastside school district conducts a fourth driver training session starting Monday at 3 p m at the high school. Learners permits must be issued from the Franklin county sheriff s office before class.
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Soda Springs
Preston Golf and Country Club
Eastside
DeVerl Baxter
Franklin Centray Sheriff’s Office
Mayor Returns From Hospital After Major Surgery
Mayor Russell Cranney was to be brought home from the hospital Wednesday. He had undergone major surgery recently. He will continue his recuperating at home. Iris A. Child and Portia attended a workshop at Utah State University on consumer health held July 6 16.
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Russell Cranney
Iris A. Child
Portia
Utah State University
June Weather Summary Shows Average Temperature and Rainfall
June at Oneida Narrows Dam posted a max of 90 and min of 38 with a 61 average. Records compare to 104 high in 1940 and 27 low in 1954, with 3.87 inches of rain and 12 storm days. May records noted 8 max, 22 min, 53 average, 1.06 inches rain and 11 storm days.
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Weather Information Station
Oneida Narrows Dam
Utah Powers and Lightpany
Idaho 15 day boat permit rules anger out-of-state buyers
Franklin County officials warn 62 non residents from Utah and elsewhere have been cited or warned for lacking the Idaho 15 day boat permit or proper license. Conservation officer says the law allows one 15 day permit per calendar year with a current state license, but enforcement remains strict and ongoing through the Waterways Association.
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Idaho
Franklin County
Kelly England
Utah
England
the Waterways Association
Franklin County Waterwaye” Association
Two Men Hurt In Wreck Near Riverdale
Preston men Rodney Allen Fisher 21 and Steven Jones 22 suffered serious injuries in a Saturday night crash near Riverdale. Fisher had a broken shoulder and other wounds. Jones had a broken shoulder and a broken lip. They were reported traveling 50 to 55 mph before the 187 foot skid and 150 foot rollover. They were taken to Preston hospital.
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Preston
Treasureton
Riverdale
Rodney Allen Fisher
Steven Jones
Kimber Christensen
Fisher
Contact The Citizen About Doc Nelson Preston Years
Mrs. Virginia Savage seeks memories of George Doc Nelson from Preston, where he helped start Oneida Stake Academy and coached, plus early wrestling lore. She requests personal recollections, character notes, and any old wrestling posters to aid a biography for Utah State University’s field house namesake.
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George
Doc) Nelson
Utah State University
Doc
Nelson
Preston
Oneida Stake Academy
Fort Collins
Colo
Savage
Norway
Portland
Ore
Emma Nuffer
Fred Nuffer
USU
Fire Reported But Not Found In Cub River Canyon
A forest fire was reported in Cub River canyon on Saturday but local and forest service crews could not locate any trace. Preston Fire Chief George Reeder said the fire was called in from the Idaho Falls fire service office and a forest service truck from Soda Springs responded. Heavy rain in the canyon likely put it out. the report came from an airplane sighting.
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Cub River Canyon
Forest Service
Preston
George Reeder
Loca
Firest Service
Idaho Falls
Soda Springs
Reeder
Ainplane
New Machines Alter Area Pea Harvest
New pea harvesting machines dramatically speed up work, letting a crew of three or four gather 30 to 35 acres in 24 hours. The Franklin County campaign notes the method is as cost effective as the old vine method and enables farmers to earn wages while harvesting at peak pea quality.
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Franklin County
City Council Considers Complaints and Infrastructure Plans
Neighbors complained about trailers dogs noise and sewer lines at the Wayne Anderson property. The council approved trimming trees for safety and planned action on the Barking dogs issue. Adrian Hampton sought 500 damages for a trunk sewer line but the council agreed to cover it. Officials discussed easements and joint city school district work on the sewer route. Beer license transfer from Mrs Guernley to Owen Amest received final action. The council urged purchase of a fire station air conditioner and approved improvements along Fourth East to First South.
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Wayne Anderson
Pte Yar
Adrian Hampton
Somerton
Bert Guernley
Owen Amestwas
Thornley’s
Preston Enk
Summer Cub Set Olimate Festival Opens
A fragmented note outlines a summer Cub event with opening ceremony and activities. Key names and places are unclear, but mentions Bose general chair and Pack district. The text references an opening ceremony at 7:50 and a plan for Baton blow activities.
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Frankie
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Lincoln Orme
William Craner
Peet Ture
Pee High ‘School
Vo Ag
University of Scha
Clarkston
Ben Ravsten
Jack Oliverson
Oliverson
George Nelson
Virginia Savage
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