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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1947

Page

2

Weston Card Promises Slam Bang Pacts And Pioneer Day

Weston boxing card features Lyle Taylor of Dayton vs Norm Bridgewater of Salt Lake City and several other bouts including Val Ray Fellers vs Dave Mayne. Riverdale and fifth ward Pioneer day celebrations plan amateur rodeo events hoarse races a parade sports program ball game and dance.

Lyle Taylor Dayton Norm Bridgewater Salt Lake City Taylor Bridgewater American Legion Val Ray Fellers Weston Dave Mayne Salt Lake Ladell Tingey Merlin Logie Gordon Simpson Doyle Neuenswander Riverdale Ward Fifth Ward Ward

Unidentified Party Fires Shots at Glendale Farm Home

County officers search for unknown shooters who fired several rounds toward Blain Webster’s home on a Glendale farm Monday evening from an eastbound car. One bullet reportedly came close to a household member as Webster pursued the vehicle toward the Glendale–Cub River junction. Police checked north canyon roads but found no matching car.

Blain Webster Glendale Webster Cub River

Music Instructor Takes Post at Preston Schools

Mr Bright will join the Preston school music department and meet former and prospective band members Monday evening at 8 30 in the high school music rooms. Several summer engagements are planned including next week rodeo making Monday night practice crucial for all interested students.

Bright Preston

Service Expandsment Allowance Changes Noted

The local manager said affected claimants will receive an explanation of the new procedure on their first reporting day after August 1. Additional details are available at the Preston employment service office at 28 West Oneida.

Preston Employment Service West Oneida

Parade Line Forms Tonight for City Parade Officials

Parade clowns and show officials prepare as march forms at 7 30 each evening between Oneida street and Second North on First West. The route runs east on Oneida to First East then south to First South west to State and north to Second North then west to the rodeo grounds. Those wishing to ride join floats or take part should contact Dan Swain ston at his barber shop.

Oneida Street Oneida State Street State Rodeo Grounds Dan Swainston

Rodeo Shows and Midway Entertainers Headline Three Big Nights

The rodeo features the Phelps with daring feats and a photo of their acts on page two. Monty Young's Midway offers dances and entertainment across three big nights. Ticket prices include tax with box seats 2.40, reserved 1.50, general 1.00. rodeo stock arrives Saturday. Erma Wilde of Salt Lake City visits Mink Creek during Canada vacation.

Phelps Phil Dotty Phelps Monty Young Dwight Wilde Mink Creek Erma Salt Lake City Canada

Mink Creek Road project moves forward in Idaho

Commissioner Condie reported that extra gas tax funds in July allow immediate funding for Mink Creek Road, one of two such projects in the state. Officials and county leaders pushed the project after right of way deeds cleared, with Condie and Wendell Smith visiting Boise to review plans for a Lamont reservoir in Franklin County and water rights, aiming to call for bids soon.

Condie Board of County Commissioners Mink Creek Boise Wendell Smith Preston- Whitney Irrigation Company Mark Kulp Franklin County Lamont Reservoir

Four H Club Emphasizes Farm Safety Week

The 4 H Club promotes farm safety during national safety week in July 1947 with the Watch Your Step slogan used by railroads. Falls on stairs and vehicles cause most injuries, prompting inspections and safety training for more than half a million 4 H members.

General Motors

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