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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1957
Page
1
The 1957 Preston Night Rodeo runs at the First Security store building section headquarters. Virgil Knudson again leads the rodeo committee as Earl Hutchison returns to produce after last year’s crowd pleasing success.
Four acts contracted by producer Hutchison promise family entertainment. Zebra star Ribbons from Kenya weighs 700 pounds and will perform a high jump over a Ford convertible alongside wild riding by Jimmy Murphy. Sizzler and scis performing dogs return next week as ticket prices shift toward more general admission. Opening night is family night with children admitted for 25 cents.
The First Security News Letter reports higher total personal and disposable income for Utah and Idaho in 1957 than 1956. Retail sales are near last year, non agricultural employment in Utah mid June at 235000 down 2600, Idaho May employment 173000 steady. Prices for cattle lamb milk higher, eggs and potatoes down, copper output down 8 percent, coal up 8, oil deliveries 5.5 percent above 1956, sugar beet output expected to top last year, Idaho wheat production down about 7 percent.
Von Noyes named chairman of the Franklin County Farm Bureau Fun Day set for August 29 to accompany the county fair. Events include girls softball games at 10:30, prize drawings at 11:30, lunch with hot dogs and milk, junior talent finds at 1:30, races at 2:30, tractor contests at 2:30 and a men’s ball game at 3:30 with Weston and Linrose directing the tractor and race activities.
Weston enjoyed better luck than Franklin with the annual celebration though Franklin’s event was washed out by rain. A cyclist named by Bill McCune is noted, Cliff Jensen moves his farm service business, and Massey Harris and Ferguson are mentioned. American Food Store features pot roasts at 29 cents per pound with a caveat about bulk pricing.
A two-vehicle crash on US 91 near Preston last night at about 9:30 injured no one seriously but badly damaged both cars. Ray Elmo Bingham 62 of Cornish with his wife as passenger collided with Elgin Jensen 33 of Mink Creek and Curtis Nelson of Preston in a late model coupe and a 1957 model sedan. Bingham stopped to check under the hood after his lights went out when the second car struck from behind, knocking Mrs. Bingham unconscious and giving Jensen a bloody nose.
The Oneida stakes road show titled Main Street USA will be staged August 6 at 8:80 p m in the Recreation Park tennis court. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. No MIA events will be held in any ward that night.
Vacancies listed by district include 202 teaching posts. Interested applicants should contact Keith Brimtiall, superintendent, for details and qualification requirements.
Mrs Gilbert Jensen and Miggs Merrill of Salt Lake City with their mother Mrs Clair Merrill of Preston traveled to Montpelier on Saturday to attend the funeral services for Tracy Teas Kanz.
Jimmy Murphy performs three Preston Night Rodeo shows in Fa thous Preston. He demonstrates roman riding with horses not tied together amid stunts such as passing over a row of flaming torches. The act showcases his fiery spectacle for audiences.
Bonnie Boden daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Boden of Preston received a fine arts scholarship from Utah State for her achievements in piano and vocal solos. She has been school opera piano accompanist since freshman year and led operas in junior and senior years, earning a district and state music contest rating. Her activities include Thespian Club secretary and Sunday school organist roles.
The Cache Valley Auction Co held its largest sale in five years on July 17 with about $60 000 gross. Consignments came from Oregon Idaho Wyoming and Utah and demand was strong for all livestock types. A standout lot south of Hyrum Utah sold for 2 site far above milk auction averages. officials said prices were profitable and beneficial for producers.
Private Floyd J Jensen served in Korea as part of the Infantry. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John V. Jensen. The brief notice highlights his military service within the Army.
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