Parade and Rodeo Set to Highlight Bicentennial Western Fest
Editor notes upbeat rodeo and parade events in Logan and Cache Valley. Talks new formats from Alvin Beckstead and Swanny Kerby, including earlier calf roping and rider-assisted arena entries. Promotes Festival of the American West in Spectrum and The West America’s Odyssey show as companion attractions.
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Kerby
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America
Cache Valley
Hollywood
Blue Creek crop tour highlights disease resistant barley varieties
Franklin County residents and county extension agent DeVere Tovey toured the Blue Creek station in Northern Box Elder County. Participants observed varieties Hanzel Jeff Cardon Franklin and Ranger and learned about winter injury, smut resistance, and spring grain production from Utah State University experts. Tovey noted new varieties cut damage 50 percent and that yields should hold despite harsh winter and spring conditions.
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Franklin County
DeVere Tovey
Blue Creek Station
Box Elder County
Kenton Frederickson
Robert Geddes
Evan Koller
Tovey
Hanzel
Jeff
Cardon
Franklin
Ranger
Utah State University
Rulon Albrechtsen
Doyle J Matthews
James Hoffman
Obituary: Sandra Hull Dies From Preston Highway Crash
Sandra Lee Hull 17 of Whitney died from head injuries after a two car collision on US Highway 91 south of Preston last Friday. Kim Morse 20 of Preston, driver of the other car, was treated for injuries and released after failing a blood alcohol test. Hull was a Preston High School senior and former mascot and cheerleader. funeral services were held Tuesday at Whitney Ward chapel with many classmates in attendance.
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Whitney Ward
Sandra Lee Hull
Whitney
Preston
Miss Hull
U.S 91
Ogden
Franklin County Hospital
Kim Morse
North State St
Franklin County
Alan Beckstead
Beckstead
Morse
JD Williams
Preston High School
Man Hurt When Car Hits Cow on Highway 34
Wilson, 20, of Soda Springs, suffered minor injuries after his 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo struck several head of cattle on Highway 34 in Cleveland last Friday at about 2:30 p.m. He killed one cow and estimated vehicle damage at 750 dollars. Ambulance crews were summoned but he had prior treatment.
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Galen Orbit
Wilson
Soda Springs
Cleveland
Franklin County
Senior Citizens Blood Pressure Clinic Set for Aug 6
A senior citizens blood pressure clinic will be held on Wednesday August 6 from 1 to 5 pm at the Senior Citizens Center in the American Legion Hall.
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Senior Citizens Center
American Legion Hall
Bobacook District Agent Farmers Insurance Group
Local Farmers Insurance agent serves southern Idaho and northern Utah from 32 West Oneida Street. Office reachable at 852 1924. Provides policies and personalized coverage options for individuals and families in the region.
Hay Shed Destroyed By Fire in Weston Canyon
A hay shed owned by Alta Eudora Anderson burned in Weston Canyon Sunday evening. Franklin County volunteers arrived around 8 pm and fought the blaze for about four hours with no damage estimate available per Fire Chief Alvaro Jones.
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Weston Canyon
Franklin County
Alta Eudora Anderson
Alvaro Jones
Preston Class Of 55 Sets Reunion
Preston High School class of 55 plans a 20 year reunion Friday Aug 1 at Franklin Park. Picnic lunch at noon, afternoon games, program and dinner at Sherwood Hills. For info contact Carvel Shaffer Salt Lake City 521-8422, Larry Bradford Franklin 646-2409, or Maretta T Reeder Preston 852-0623. David Hendricks Preston reports theft of a 10 speed Schwin bicycle.
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Preston High School
Franklin Park
Sherwood Hills
Carvel Shaffer
Salt Lake City
Larry Bradford
Franklin
Maretta T. Reeder
Preston
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