Extended Route Changes for Rodeo and Bicentennial Parades
Parade officials report extended routes for three rodeo parades and the Idaho Days Bicentennial grand parade in southeastern Idaho. More than 135 entries so far with about 80 per night for the rodeo parade. entries still accepted via Dennis Pope or The Preston Citizen. A July 31 Idaho Days Bicentennial Luncheon features Ezra Taft Benson and other dignitaries with tickets at 4.25. Bands include Air Force Band Southwest and Idaho National Guard.
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Dennis Pope
Idaho
State
Second West
State Street
Oneida
Robinson Building
Preston Citizen
Paul Deates
First Security Bank
First
Bank and Trust
Preston
Ezra Taft
Benson
Mark E. Peterson
Alden G. Barber
Boys Scouts of America
Charles Shuman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Renae Petersen
South Stake Center
Grand Marshall
Ezra Taft Benson
Air Force Band of the Southwest
Idaho National Guard
Logan High School
Sky View High School
Salt Lake Bagpipe
Preston High School
Weston Ward
Luke Afb
Phoenix
12Th Air Force
Tactical Air Command
West
Air Force
United States
Weston July 24 Celebration Features Parade and Skydiving Show
The July 24 celebration in Weston includes a parade at 10 a.m. with 25 entries, flag raising at 11, a noon children’s program, a 2 p.m. variety show, and a 3 p.m. softball game. A Jerrybird All-Stars skydiving dive at 5 p.m. closes the day, with Capt. Pettijohn directing and Master Sergeant Lopez as drum major.
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Mexico
Charles M. Pettijohn
John M. Lopez
Weston
Jerrybird
Seagull Parachute Center
Logan
Richard Lemmon
Evan Koller
Serge Benson
David Lennon
Sandra Bingham
Weston Girls
Franklin All-Stars
Jim Fonnesbeck
Mike Fonnesbeck
Square Dancing at Recreation Park Courts Next Wednesday
The Chamber of Commerce rodeo committee announced square dancing at the tennis courts in Recreation Park next Wednesday night. Sponsored by the Young Adults, the event invites all area dancers. Refreshments by the Rodeo Committee and court reservations for dancers.
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Chamber of Commerce Rodeo Committee
Rodeo Committee
Pioneer Day Observance Marks Weekend Holiday
Holiday schedule closes most businesses and banks as Area Chamber of Commerce declares the observance. Government offices close along with the general weekend timing. Weston hosts day long activities while Clifton plans a community celebration with LDS park program and a Square dance on East Oneida Street.
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Chamber of Commerce
Weston
Clifton
South
Northstake
LDS Church
East Oneida Street
Young Adults Present Bicentennial Program in Park
On Saturday July 24 at 7 30 pm the Preston Young Adult Choirs led by Annette Hopkins will present a Bicentennial program in the park behind the South Stake Center. Afterward the street in front of the Post Office will be blocked for square dancing and the public is invited.
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Preston
Annette Hopkins
Tickets Going Fast For Preston Night Rodeo in July
The 41st Annual Famous Preston Night Rodeo set July 29 to 31 at Preston arena draws top PRCA cowboys for bareback saddle bronc bull riding calf roping and steer wrestling. Entry fees are 25 with plans for nearly 6000 in prize money to be split among winners.
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Preston
Peta
Funcarnival
Algin
Beckstead
Chamber
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
PRCA
Oneida Steet
Water shortage delays Preston fish catch and draws council fire
Preston residents questioned water scarcity as the chamber postponed its Second Annual fish catch due to a five foot water level in the reservoirs. City officials noted illegal water use, tickets issued, and a plan to meter water once the new line is in, with the event rescheduled for August depending on pressure.
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Preston
Chamber of Commerce
Kay Hollingsworth
Lyle Shipley
Hollingsworth
Doug Webb
Chamber
Elmer Oliverson
Oliverson
Burton
Webb
Gas Tanks Ordered Drained After Sewer Gas Fume Alert
Preston council ordered Will-O-Way Merchantile owner Taylor Dale to drain four gas tanks by 2 p.m. last Wednesday to remove explosive fumes seeping into the sewer line. Neighbor Carl Anderson warned of danger. state and city crews prepared tests and pumping to eliminate the risk.
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Dale Taylor
Preston
Taylor
Carl Anderson
Anderson
Tor
Ted Karen
Taylors
Lowell Castleton
Kay Hollingsworth
Leness Keller
Keller
Shipley
Four Season Supply
Rudy Jorgensen
Monty Marcus
State Department of Environmental Services
State
Castleton
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Weston Schedules
D.A (Swanney) Kerby
Salt Lake City
Robert Mattson
West Oneida Street
Council
Legrand Burton
Idaho Falls
Marcus
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