Fourth of July Festivities Promised by Jaycees Committee
The Jaycees announce a July Fourth program featuring a patriotic morning parade with prize entries, a prominent speaker, and musical numbers. Afternoon events include prize contests for boys and girls and a ball game, plus a carnival and a grand nighttime firework display described as the biggest in years. Eldon Crockett is appointed to lead the Jaycee committee coordinating the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
Nathnett
Bennett
Eldon Crockett
Haad
Jaycee Committee
Ae Ea Aa
Student leader named for Idaho Boys State program
Dexter, a seventeen year old from Preston, has been active in school affairs at Preston High and served as junior class president. He will be president of the student body next year and attends Boise this week as a delegate to the Ethan Legion Post boys state program. Boys State runs in the state capital from June 10 to June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Davis
Weston Farm Bureau elects new officers for 2 positions
Officers Weston arm depart names new leaders at annual meeting on May 2 with Dean Baygs, Mrs Prath Staves, Mrs Noreen Bingham as officers. Oscar Aesinobelie Starman presided. Speakers included Don Clegg and Harold redford. refreshments served to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean B BayGs
Spretleni
Roland
Pars weNase
Kaye J
Oscar
Aesinobelie Starman
Weston ‘Farm
Bureau Local
S ‘Alcres
Don Clegg
Grace
Harold
Redford
Pocatello
Farm Bureau
Schedules Announced by Glen Oliverson for Softball and Baseball
Recreation supervisor Glen Oliverson announces softball and baseball schedules. Games begin Monday and Thursday evenings at rodeo grounds for Franklin stake, Oneida stake adults and juniors. High school girls softball nights at the same times. 8 rodeo-ground games planned with Tuesday and Friday nights and Legion games on Saturday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Oliverson
Franklin Stake
Oneida Stake
Rodeo Grounds
Oliverson
Ae Ee
Legion
Antor
Logan
Kay Taght
New Owner Named for Willys Jeep Dealer in Preston
George Ho Carstensen becomes owner of Farmers Implement and Supply Co in Preston. formerly assistant manager at Transit Motor in Logan, he will operate as Willys Jeep and Minneapolis Moline farm machinery dealer. He plans to relocate his family to Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ho Carstensen
Tame
National Dairy Month observed by Preston and Cache Valley dairy
Preston and Cache Valley dairy firms join a nationwide June observance of National Dairy Month. The article notes nutrition research from Illinois and Utah findings on milk’s role in bone health, growth, and elderly nutrition, plus local efforts to promote dairy quality and educate youth about dairy's health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
United States
Préston
Cache-Valley
Tetter
Truman
Dewey
National Dairy” ‘Council
Chicago
Dairy ‘Organization
University Ofllinois
Cache Valley
Gound
Dairy
Caché “Valley
Ed Gossner
Mpocity
hMountain
Intermountain
Mir
Gossnér
FHA delegates attend national leadership conference at Estes Park
Marion Nutter and other Idaho FHA delegates attend a five day National Leadership Training conference at Estes Park. Sessions cover officer duties parliamentary procedure and recreation. The gathering includes 280 youth and 70 adult advisors from western states Hawaii and Guam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Marion P Nutter
Jeaves
FHA
Beth Bowcutt
Preston
Van_ Richardson
Bonners Ferry
Idaho
Unloading Accident Slings Heavy Press at Preston
A Garrett Freightlines truck driver named Hershey, a well-liked worker from Pocatello, was badly injured when a heavy press tipped forward during unloading at a Preston site. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and other injuries after the machine fell on him. he was taken to a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Pocatello
John M. Shaffer dies after lingering illness at 45
John Martin Shaffer of Preston Utah died Tuesday morning at home after a lingering illness. He was born July 8 1874 in Millville Utah, son of George Henry and Esther Anne Jessop Shaffer. Survived by widow Julia Ann Nelson, one son and four daughters, 18 grandchildren, one brother George W. Shaffer, a Preston resident. Funeral services held Friday at 11 pm in Preston sixth ward chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Shafter
Millville
George Henry
Esther
Anne Jessop
Shaffer
Preston
Julia ‘Ann “Nelson
Salt Lake ‘Temple
of Jesus Christ’ of
Franklin
Hake
Norma
Durrant
Zelma’ Barrus
Dean Shatter
George .W. Shatter
Preston Sixth Ward
Richards & Son Mortuary
William E Fellows Dies at 78 in Preston Home
William E Fellows 78 of 181 West First North Preston died at his family home late Monday night after a lingering illness. He was born March 14, 1873 in Franklin to Darius and Emily Fellows. He married Maggie E Roper Sept 5 1895 in the Logan LDS temple. she died in 1941. On Oct 7 1842 he married Julia Perry Wilco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William’ E. “Fellows
West First North
Preston
Franklin
Daruis
Emily
White ‘ Fellows
Maggie E. Roper
Logan
Julia
Perry
Wilco
Riverdale 8th Grade Graduation Celebrates Riverale School
Riverdale celebrates its 8th grade graduation with a school band, diplomas, and benediction. Teachers and students, including Mr. McClellan and Crista Gisenva, lead the ceremony commemorating five eighth graders moving on to high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Larry
Dali Ies Woolf
Balers
J Erddes
Eciene da Smith
Rindlizbaker
Wills ‘DeVerl
Bennett
Patsy
Smith
Ranaé Jensgen
Aidress
Ernest Eberhard
St Rearolle
McCleln
Alan Waterlausy
Pat Eindlnberey
Crista
Gisenva
McClellan
Merrill Jewelry Presents Two Watches to Preston High Graduates
Merrill Jewelry of Preston presented two wristwatches to Gladys Bingham and Hawkes as recognition for the Preston High School class of 1951. A clock in the store window previously listed each graduate’s name around the dial, running for days before commencement. The watches, valued at 35.75 dollars, were presented by Mr. HichiSe- ana Migs with the aid of Buloya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Hawkes
Gladys Bingham
Preston High -School
Ors
Merrill Jewelry
Preston
James
Merrill
HichiSe- Ana
Four Cache Valley Grocerymen to Join Company Trip
Don Greaves among four local grocers invited by Van TM Camp to an expense paid excursion along the southern California coast. The trip pairs guests with the company for an industry tour and hosting events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Greaves
Thes
of Southern
California
Cache -Valley
Funeral services for Francis Nelson planned in Franklin
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Franklin chapel for Francis Ramon Nelson 23 a Salt Lake City youth and former Franklin resident fatally wounded Sunday near the Salt Lake Municipal airport. Nelson son of Geneve C Nelson 1835 Westminster Ave Salt Lake City. The shooting occurred when a pistol in the hands of George Butterworth 24 misfired while they tested a new pistol in a field. Butterworth said he tried to eject the shell but it fired wounding Nelson who died at St Marks hospital about 3 30 p m. Nelson born Franklin July 9 1927 moved to Salt Lake City at 14 attended West High School and the University. Continued on Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Francis Ratmon Nelson
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Municipal
FBI
Geneve
Nelson
Westminster. Ave
Salt Lake ‘City
George. Butterworth
Salt Lake
Butterworth
sAn
St. Mark’s Hospital
Francis Ramon Nelson
Ivan and
Geneve Cornish Nelson
AF Promotion Details at Lawson Base Fort Benning
Promotion orders for Richard G Cole Geis, now Pvt Robert G Cole, issued by the 117th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing under Col Dizon M Allison. Cole, formerly in the Tank division, transfers to LT main maintenance squadron of the Tactical Air Command at Lawson Air Force Base in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
117Th
Lawson
Air Force Base
Fort. Benning
Dizon
M. Allison
Robert G
Preston
Cole
LT. T
Tactical“ Air- Command
Xving
Lawson Base
Preston Chapter Hosts State Convention for BoHo Hostess
Preston Chapter hosts the annual State convention of the BoHo Hostess with Idaho and Texas international supervisors as guests. Registration starts June 22 at Johnson Hotel, with a 2 pm business meeting led by state president Mildred Pickett. The event features a mixer in Randall's Blue Room, trout breakfast at Deer Cliff Inn, officer installations and jewelry pin ceremonies, and a formal banquet at the Elks Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Mildred Pickett
Preston
Randall’s Cafe
Deer Cliff Inn
Jewel
Marge: Cregg
Panquet
Elks Lodge
Boy Nearly Electrocuted After River Fishing Accident
Gary Haworth junior, son of Mr and Mrs James Haworth of Franklin, narrowly escaped serious injury Monday while fishing at Cub River Canyon. Casting his line over his head, he snagged an animal electric wire and suffered severe hand burns and blistered feet from nails in his shoes. He felt tired and groggy Wednesday evening but a physician said he was not electrocuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Haworth
Vend
James
Franklin
Yatal
Éverning
Franklin County Flower Show Planned by Garden Club
The Franklin County Flower and Garden Club announces a flower show this Saturday to be displayed in the Sprouse-Beltz store building on South State Street. Members invite entries and competition for prizes. entries should be brought to the Sprouse-Rettz store between 9 and 10 a.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin’ County
Garden Club
Sprouse-Beltz
State’ Street
Sprouse-Rettz
Voice Across the Pacific From Hong Kong to Franklin
Lt. Richard H. Lowe arrived in Hong Kong from Korea and phoned his parents in Franklin reporting his location aboard the USS Magoffin. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe described hearing his voice clearly despite 7,000 miles separating them and noted the historic reach of communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
China
Alexander ‘Graham
Bell
Lowe
Navy
Riverdale Boy Injured By Horse In Utah Surgery
Riverdale four year old Dennis Woolf son of Mr and Mrs Sherman Woolf suffered a serious accident when kicked in the forehead by a horse Tuesday about 10 am. He was treated at Preston by Dr R L Smith before being taken to Salt Lake City for skull fracture surgery at the LDS hospital. Latest reports say the operation was successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Woolf
Sherman Woolf
Riverdale
Preston
R. L. Smith
Salt Lake City
LDS
Geologist Speaker Allen Keller Addresses Rotary Class
Rotary program featured geologist Allen Keller giving a talk on geology and prospecting as the first of a 10 class series. The event at the high school was introduced by Dufford Wa with pres Sherwin Webb away and attendance described as light due to absentees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Keller
Eee -Kellers
Mink
Dufford Wa
Sherwin Webb
Rotary
Webb
Barrow Jewelry to Close as Public Auction Scheduled
Keith Barlow owner of Barlow Jewelry Preston announces quitting the business and will hold a public auction Saturday after noon at the former M. H. King building two doors south of 82 South State Street. Items include diamonds, tableware, and costume jewelry with a free diamond ring given at each sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feye i Keith
Barlow
Barlow Jewelry
Preston
Willsella
Montana
Will
Ropens Ag
Goon‘ ‘Ag
State Street
Besa
H.”. King
DonNiece Crane Receives B S in Home Economics
DonNiece Crane daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Crane of Mink Creek received a bachelor of science degree in home economics at the 58th USA C commencement in Logan. Missouri presents 1030 graduates with Louis D Madsen Utah State Agricultural College president delivering diplomas and Marriner S Eccles addressing the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DonNiece Crane
W. E. Crane
Mink. Creek
USA
Logan
Miss. Crane
Louis "D. ‘Madsen
Utah ‘State Agriculural~college
Marriner S. Eccles
Board ‘of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Aggie
Us“Ac
Crane
Phi Upsilon Omicron
Omega Chapter
Lambda” Delta Sigma
Phi U
Poultry Housing Meeting Scheduled by County Agent
Daniel Roberts, Franklin county agent, announced a poultry housing meeting at the county courthouse basement next Monday at 8 PM. Reid Merrill of Boise will illustrate construction, insulation, and joints while the public is invited to attend and learn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Roberts
Franklin
Poultry
County
Reid Merrill
Extension Poultryman of
Boise
Poultry Hovsss
Poultryman Co
Tase
Aiving
Five Months Precipitation Below Normal Across District
The weather report shows January through May precipitation at 7.71 inches, below the 7.80 inch normal. May 1950 saw 2.27 inches, with snow at times, while mean temperatures for May here and in 1950 hovered around the mid fifties. Cold spells slowed crop growth but later warmth spurred some improvement before a new cold snap hit. The Idaho agriculture department notes varied conditions across counties, with frost and hail causing localized damage and planting progressing in many districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crabtree
Frank
Col Daas
Roche
stontNe Gad
Avery
Department :of Agriculture
Boise
Idaho
Southwest
Department
Ialid
Department of’ Agriculture
Bear
Bingham
Madison
Power County
Caribou
Robert F Stevens Wins Prestigious University Award
Robert F Stevens of Oresion earned the top Balis award at the University for achieving the highest scholastic average among students. The honor, presented at the school of business awards banquet, recognizes his combined engineering and business studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Stevens
Oresion
Balis
Stems FL
Business Henteasy
University of Celorath
School of Busines
Ban Lanei
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Dexters Davis
E Fane
Weston
Willys
Pere
Marion Nutter
Delegata
John M. ‘Shaffer
William E. ‘Fellows
Riversale
Bapils
Tee Anhout
West
Richard , G
Cole Geis
AF Promotion
AiLink aMeet
Psilan
ESA
Marge
Gregg
Jean
White
Loveland
Con‘vention
Texas
Sete VR Yate of
To Song
Hong’ ‘Kong
Riverdale Boy
Young
USAC
Robert “Fy ‘Stevens
University
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