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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1965
Page
1
US Savings Bond sales in Franklin county reached 1708 in June, lifting six month total to 25218. The figure equals 504 percent of the county quota for 1965, per Ted E Steers, chairman of the county savings bond committee.
Franklin county sheriff reminded riders that a license is required to operate motorbikes. Officers report many youths on Hondas and Yamahas lack licensing and note eligibility starts at 14 for testing, 16 for night riding with a license, and driving without a license is illegal. Drivers training could be halted for unlicensed biking.
The Carlson Singers celebrate 25 years with an anniversary concert on August 7 at 8 pm in the Franklin Stake House. The chorus began in 1940 under El da Carlson, with Enid Johnston as current accompanist. Charter member Thora Winn remains, and all former members are invited to a post concert reception.
Preston high school former students of the class of 1954 plan a reunion on Saturday in Franklin. A 2 p.m. picnic is set at a Franklin city park, followed by an evening banquet in the Franklin ward cultural hall. Booklets are being prepared and sold for the event.
Preston city police investigate a daytime burglary at Stan's Market. About $1235 was stolen from the office in the back of the store while a clerk was at the front. Time of theft not established.
Dayton report says the West Side high school band and marching corps joined the Days of 47 parade in Salt Lake City on Saturday. After the march they traveled to Lagoon and spent the remainder of the day there.
William Robinson outlines new exhibit facilities for the fair including relocation of a livestock barn and 52 new exhibit stalls plus ten team stalls across two barns. 4-H horse club exhibitors begin Wednesday evening August 25 and may be released Thursday evening if not in open class.
Jeff Hansen president of the Preston Future Farmers of America says members are distributing safety tabs to farmers during Farm Safety Week. The stickers accompany reminders to operate tractors and equipment safely after county accidents and fatalities.
Franklin county farmers have established grass on 631 acres in two years under the Agricultural Conservation Program. About 50 percent of costs are shared by the government with the remainder paid by farmers. Reed McGregor notes grass prevents erosion and supports extended grazing seasons and steady forage supply. He says grass is essential for efficient land and water management.
The Citizen offers free Lagoon tickets to renewing or new subscribers. Each family receives $3 in tickets usable on 29 rides 21 games or the swimming pool at the Utah resort. Subscriptions cost 3.50 within the county or 4 outside.
Preston's annual night rodeo opens tonight with a parade at 6 p m and prize money totaling over 4800. Last year 91 cowboys competed with Howard Carroll winning bull riding and 376 dollars. Contestants include John Mahoney Bob Schild Ernest Forsberg and Jay Hadley. Rodeo runs through Saturday July 29 31 under National Rodeo Association rules with stock provided by D A Kirby of Salt Lake City.
The lightning fire in Willow Flat near Cub River was found smoldering after a heavy night rain. District Ranger Ralph Roberts says Preston District Forest Service crews Glenn Boman and Al Brazell located and suppressed the fire on Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Women organize a golf day with Preston Golf Club as the venue. Mr. in charge of golf and refreshments is listed, and the event proceeds are to be arranged.
The Franklin County Canning Center is open for business with manager Lincoln Orme stating seasonal fruits vegetables and meats can be canned now. Appointments via Mrs. Dewey Olsen and Mrs. Fenton Larsen. Center operates around 8 am with a phone at 852-0390.
W Dean Palmer administrator of Franklin County stake named manager of the Prudential Savings and Loan office in Preston he succeeds Gary Nelson promoted to loan officer at Idaho Savings and Loan in Pocatello Richard Sorenson announced Palmer recently sold his Logan implement firm partnership and is Franklin Stake president Nelson will relocate to Pocatello with his family
The Class of 1945 at Preston High School holds a 10 year reunion with a 2 p.m. family picnic and a 7:30 p.m. banquet. Chairman Carl Johnson, class president now living in Logan, invites classmates partners and local area to attend.
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