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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
7
A local judicial ballot primary is set for August 8 with candidate W C Loofhourrow appearing for the race. Voters are urged to review candidate positions and deadlines for registration and voting locations.
Gov. C. A. Robins urged Idaho farmers to observe Farm Safety Week from July 23 to 29. In a proclamation he noted accidents slow harvests and urged caution to prevent loss of life and injury on farms homes and highways. The former physician recalled the toll of farm accidents and cited 1948 data showing high occupational death rates.
Cleveland folks report a week of travel and hosting. Mr and Mrs Maynard Andrea sen and Mr and Mrs Ted Paskins returned from Glacier National Park. Theron Smith hosted nieces Beatrice and Bernice Warner. Kent Reed of Lark Utah visited with family.
The bulletin lists visits and gatherings over the past week. Families mentioned include the Andersons, the Smiths, the Panters, the Burt ons, and the Bells. Attendees range from elderly grandparents to nephews and visitors from Mound Valley and Bear Lake.
Clifton and Ida ho Falls residents Mr. and Mrs Urban Olson and Mr. and Mrs Reed Olson visited relatives. Rex Henderson of Downey and his wife welcomed a baby boy born Tuesday July 18. Rex previously lived in Clifton. Mr. and Mrs J P Smith of
Logan visits with Mr and Mrs Burnice Ward and family while James Ostegar and family of Iowa Calif are on a month long stay. Hyrum Ward injured loading hay and treated at Preston hospital for three days. Ogden visitors include Frank Thompson W D Hope and Howard Henderson. Dwight Williams had tonsils removed. Yellowstone trips noted for several families.
Notice sets August 8 1950 polling hours 12 to 8 at all county precincts for U S Senate Congress two Supreme Court Justices two Fifth District Judges and other county offices. Names and addresses of numerous candidates listed by office including Walter H Anderson Frank Benson Alfred C Cordon Alvin Denman C J Taylor Darwin W Thomas Harold Yeamans and many more with Preston and Franklin areas noted. Dated at Preston Idaho July 19 1950 signed Cleo L Swenson Clerk Board of County Commissioners Franklin County Idaho.
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