Three County Schools to Be Closed by Eastside Board
Eastside School District 201 votes four to one to close Banida Riverdale and Winder elementary schools for 1959-60. About 93 students and five teachers move to Preston. voters can petition to reopen by Aug. 3 with a 66 2 3 percent majority. Edgley cites economy and better opportunities.
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Eastside School Board
Eastside
Bodra
Banida
Riverdale
Winder
Preston
Phenol H. Edgley
Edgley
Board of Trustees
Five Stakes Combine Talent For Roadshow at Preston High
District B roadshow brings together Oneida Mink Creek Preston third ward Franklin Whitney ward Downey ward Portneuf Ward Trenton ward and Benson stakeholders in a Saturday 8 pm event at Preston High School auditorium. Each ward promises a full act and high ratings as drama supervisor Le Arta Hammond notes the entertainment aims for a strong evening.
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Broadshow
Oneida
Franklin, Benson
Portneuf
Bannock
Preston High School
Oneida Stake
Mink Creek
Preston Third Ward
Virginia Burton
Franklin Stake
Whitney Ward
Marion Jensen
Erma Abbott
Portneuf Stake
Downey Ward
Benson
Richard Bagley
Trenton Ward
Le-Arta Hammond
Idaho Girls to Represent State at Girls Nation in Washington
Julie Hammond of Preston Idaho and Dane Fuehr of Wallace depart by train for Washington to attend Girls Nation. They will tour Chicago en route and meet President Eisenhower at a White House reception. The trip runs through July 31 with two Idaho delegates among 100 girls at the event.
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Julie Hammond
Mark Hammond
Preston
Washington
D. C
Dane
D. Fuehr
Wallace
Tdahg
Pase
Girls’ Nation
Caldwell
National Congress
Chicago
American Legion Auxiliary
White House
Lisenhower
Girs
Preston Unit Club Memberships Open for Golf Project
Preston Golf and Country Club invites members as construction planning proceeds. Dr. Leo Hawkes, president, announces Paul Merrill named work chairman to organize volunteers and equipment. Ernie Schnieter of Ogden Country Club finished initial course design and will finalize construction plans soon.
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Preston Golf and Country Club
Leo Hawkes
Paul Merrill
Merrill
Ernie Schnieter
Ogden Country Club
Sergeant Hansen Transferred to Germany from Idaho State College
Gene A. Hansen ISC Sergeant and supply sergeant for the military science department at Idaho State College since 1953 receives Army orders transferring him to two units near Frankfort Germany. A 11 year Army veteran he came to JISC after Korea service and will report to Fort Dix New Jersey August 21 for transport to Europe his wife and three children will remain in Preston until arrangements can be made.
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Gene A. Hansen
Military Science Department
Idaho State College
Frankfort
Germany
Hansen
JISC
Korea
Preston
Fort Dix
N. J
Europe
Taylor Nelson Dies Friday In Riverdale
Franklin county resident Taylor Nelson died Friday afternoon at his Riverdale home after a long illness. Aged 78, he was born December 23, 1878, in Franklin. Nelson served missions in the southern states and held church leadership roles in Riverdale and Oneida areas. He married Susie Hawkes, then later Della Packer. Survivors include his widow and eight of nine children with several grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at the stakehouse with burial in Riverdale Cemetery.
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Riverdale
Mr. Nelson
Franklin
William G
Elvira Vail Nelson
Hiverdale
Oneida Academy
Oheida Academy
Ricks College
Brigham Young College
Riverdale Ward
Nelson
Oneida
Susie Hawkes
Logan
Della -LawVon Packer
Webb Mortuary
Preston Night Rodeo Plans Highlight Preston News
Residents gear up for the 24th annual Preston Night Rodeo with fashion noted among locals including policemen. The piece recalls July 1938 items on a Soda Springs dance orchestra and the Franklin stake house approval, while praising area business folks and community activities led by Ivan Davis and local clubs.
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Citizen
Soda Springs
Idaho
Merlin
Smith
Mer‘eda
Vogue
Stony Stanton
Hawkes of
Preston Night Rodeo Opens with Rex Allen Headlining
Preston gears up for its 24th famous Night Rodeo starting Thursday at 6 p.m. with parades and three nightly rodeo performances at 8. Rex Allen stars with Koko the horse, joined by Monte Young’s rides. Weber County Posse and local clubs plan pre-parade events and a mock cattle rustler hanging Friday. Tickets on sale at First Security Bank building.
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Preston
Presto
Willard Wanner
Wellsville
Weber
State
Oneida
Weber County Posse
Franklin‘ County Sheriffs Possé
Preston Boots ‘and Saddle Club
Paris. Riding Club
Rodeq
Arizona
Allen
Rodeo
First Security Bank
Monte Young
Franklin County Fair Opens Premium Book Distribution
Franklin County fair week is set for August 20 to 22 with the 1959 premium book now available at the county agent's office. The booklet features a county history and a portrait of Dr. Neen Choules plus notes from last year’s exhibitors and superintendents. County Agent Daniel Roberts urges 4-H and exhibitors to review the premium lists by mail or in person to plan upcoming displays.
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Neen
Franklin County
Franklin County Fair
Daniel Roberts
the Fair Board
George A Crockett Dies After Rites Held Wednesday
George A. Crockett 66 died after lines and rites held Wednesday. Born May 5 1893 in Logan to George Elmer and Isabel Elizabeth Adams Crockett. He married Christine Nyman Olsen April 7 1919 in Preston. A World War I veteran and longtime Cub River Irrigation director, he farmed near Whitney until 1951 retired to Preston. Survived by a son and daughter Zenna Beth and George LaMoyne of Preston, three grandchildren, six siblings. Funeral at Franklin stakehouse Wednesday at 1 pm. Burial in Whitney Cemetery.
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George ‘ Alvin -Crockett
Preston
Logan
George ‘Elmer
Isabelle Elizabeth Adams ‘Crockett
Christine ‘Nyman Olsen
Logan Temple
Crockett
Church of Jesus Christ ‘of Latter-day
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ISC
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Tremonton
Jackie Vallentine
Paris
Anita Caccia
Pocatello
Taylor Nelson
Taylor- Nelson
Ellis Johnson
Johnson Drug
Phyllis
Anderson E
Citizen Office
Onesda
Marie Lindhardt
Marie
Utah State
Ivan Davis
Preston High
Ivan
Preston City
Glen Oliverson
Sherma Ann Huntington
Bill Huntington
Preston Cleaners
American Legion Hall
Jill Boden
Kim Smith
Karma Lee Smith
Miss Huntington
College of Southern Utah
Cedar City
Don
Lyle
Grace Peterson
Peterson Drapery
Reid Bosworth
A. & I. Furniture
Bosworth
Carlson Furniture
Elda Carlson
Myra Goff
Neil Nelson
Fort Ord
Calif
North State
Rex
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Glenn Baldwin
George
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Alan
Cartes
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Stan Carter
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