Franklin County Primary Vote Totals Lead in statewide contest
Unofficial Franklin County tallies show Democrats edging Republicans in totals. Henry Dworshak led Republicans with 1064 votes, while Marlow Co Woodward and William W Poole contested commissioner district No. 1. Statewide, five candidates vied for the U S Senate. no clear majority prompted a runoff.
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Franklin County
Lardar
Wao Saipei
U.S
Henry Dworshak
Ray Talbot
Marlow Co. Woodward
Franklin
William W. Poole
Commissioner District No. L
Mr. Poole
Mr. Woodward
Homer H. Budge
Thomas Heath
Wayne Evans
O. D. Robinson
A. W. Brunt
Brunt
Joseph R. “Garry
Robert MecLaughlin
Gregg- Potvin
Fred‘l. Anderson
L. Bryan Bergeson
J. Alma Choules
Cyril Lowe
Theoford Roper
Rulon R. Burton
Bowling Alley Seeks Name For New Preston Lanes
A contest to name the new Brunswick lanes along the highway in Preston runs from this Friday to June 17. The winner gets a new bowling ball. earliest registering entrant wins if names tie. Register at Corner Cafe. Construction progresses toward readiness for floor and pinsetters. women, men, and mixed doubles leagues are forming. contact Abl at 143W or 661.
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Preston
New Brunswick
Cate
Dursteler Family Loses Third Home to Fire
The Dursteler family of Mapleton suffered a third home loss when a Saturday morning blaze destroyed their residence. Mr Dursteler and his son Darrell aged 22 escaped through flames with superficial burns. Mrs Dursteler was treated for shock. Firefighters were alerted at 7 40 am and the cause was blamed on an overloaded current.
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Henry”Dursteler
Mapleton
Dursteler
Darrell
Miss Franklin County 1960 Ready for State Contest
Miss Kay Cherrington Miss Franklin County 1960 prepares for the Miss Idaho pageant at Boise High School auditorium next weekend June 18 She will travel to Boise Tuesday for instruction and events with 22 contestants Her talent is a dramatic monologue and she will perform Friday or Saturday.ch
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Franklin County
Kay Cherrington
Idaho
Eant
Boise- High School
Boise
Owyhee
Thelma John
Lions’ Club
Cherrington
Ner
Preston
LDS Seminary
Soploiore
USU
Logan
Jack
Franklin
Associated Women” of
Franklin i
Franklin and Preston Cemeteries Hit by Vandalism
Local readers report heavy vandalism in Franklin and Preston cemeteries with flowers stolen and headstones toppled. The Franklin cemetery district offers a $100 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions. The letter notes police challenges with local Indian laborers and calls for responsible conduct by peace officers.
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Preston
Franklin
Jim McQueen
Franklin Cemetery
Trampoline Center Set to Open Here This Week
Local resident Mark L J Checketts announced a new trampoline center will open soon to provide entertainment fun and exercise for children. The facility aims to build muscles coordination body poise and self confidence through organized lessons and activities.
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Mark L.j.checketts
Checketts
First winner named in Citizens Who's Who contest
Mrs. Spencer Winn of Preston is the first winner in The Citizens Who's Who contest collecting $8 for identification while missing the $18 prize for listing all clues. The award was presented by Bob Acock of Acock Insurance.
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Spencer (Thora) Winn
Preston
Cltizen
Robson’ Dreg
Petarse 3
Carlsari
4-H Members Head to Idaho Shortcourse for Leadership
Twelve Franklin county 4-H members depart Preston at 6 p m for the Idaho 4-H club congress at the University of Idaho Moscow traveling by auto to Pocatello and joining eastern Idaho delegates. The week aims to build leadership and expose careers with activities and state assemblies. Return plans track through Lewiston Clarkston Walla Walla Pendleton and Pocatello with chaperone Mrs Lucretia Maughan.
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Franklin County
University ‘ of Idaho
Moscow
Preston
Couer d’Alene
Lewiston
Clarkston
Walla Walla
Wash
Pendleton
Ore
Lucretia
Maughan
More Teams Needed For Preston Softball League
The Preston recreation department seeks more teams to complete the league playing Monday and Thursday nights. Dale Chatterton urges interested teams to apply, calling 616-F or visiting the city building. Preston’s baseball team hosts Logan tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Cache Valley action with Preston atop the standings.
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Preston Recreation Department
Dale» Chatterton
Preston City
Logan
Preston
Dayton
Clarkston
Newton
North Logan
Malad
Brothers found guilty of stealing gasoline in Preston
Two brothers aged 15 and 21 from Preston were found guilty of stealing gasoline from Parley Shaffer’s residence at 64 South Second West. The older brother received 80 days suspended on payment of a fine, while the younger was placed on probation to an uncle. Probate Judge Ben E Swann announced the decision.
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Preston
Parley -Shaffer
South Second West
Ben
Preston High records ready for buyers at the school
John Manning announces Century Record Co. recordings by the Preston High band and choir have arrived. Mrs Marjorie Hart will distribute to those who ordered, with a few extra copies for purchase at the high school.
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Preston High
Century Record Co
John Manning
Srecords
Marjorie
Hart
Manning
Ike
Idaho Day Centennial Program Set for Franklin
President David O McKay and Governor Smylie headline Idaho Day centennial events at Franklin on June 24 25 with a morning meeting directed by Weldon Nash a wrestling card on June 24 and a parade on June 25 featuring six bands six marching corps 25 Indians from Brigham City and 25 from Fort Hall dance contests a Salt Lake Tabernacle Choir performance and a pony express message relay by Bannock County Sheriff Posse with 63 horses culminating in fireworks at 9 pm
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LDS. Church
David,o
McKay
Idaho
Robert. E
Smylie
Franklin
eThey
Weldon Nash
Franklin Park
Brigham City
Fort Hall Reservation
Salt
Lake Taber
Mnacle’ Choir
Bannock County
School Board Votes to Close Banida and Winder Schools
The Eastside Class A School District No. 201 voted unanimously to close Banida and Winder for the 1960-61 year and relocate students to Preston. Electors may petition before August 1960, with a future vote to reopen by a 62/3 majority. The move is framed as an economy measure to improve educational opportunities.
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Peart
Banida, Winder
Franklin
Bannock Counties
Banida
Winder
Preston
Elettors
Weekend Visit In Salina Utah With Izola Prows Family
Mr and Mrs Lyle Shipley and family spent the weekend in Salina Utah with their mother Izola Prows and other relatives.
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Lyle. Shipley
Salina
Uta
Izola Prows
Elks Sponsor Sons and Daughters Party At Park
A fathers sons and daughters party sponsored by the Elks lodge will be held tomorrow evening at 7 30 in the ball park. Hotdogs and soda pop will be served and a skiing movie financed by Standard Oil Co. will be shown as entertainment.
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The
Elks: Lodge
Elks
Standard Oil Co
Reservoir Improvements Benefit Glendale Boating Area
Photos show new amenities at the Glendale reservoir for boaters and water skiers. The project, started last summer, cost about 1100 dollars for land, ramp, and facilities paid with help from Franklin County Waterways Committee and Idaho Fish and Game. Local participants Lloyd Forsgren A L Stocks and Dick Tufts urge cooperative use and protection against vandalism.
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Glendale Reservoir
Franklin County Waterways’ Committee
Idaho “Fish ’ and’ Game’ Dept
Perkey Larsen
Ter
State Department
Waterways Committee
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Downey
Ron Driggs
Driggs
Downata
Kate Anderson
West Custer
Pocatello
Don’ Fe
Anderson
J. Bracken Lee
J.bracken Lee
Russy Crockett
Russ
Lewis C. Bowers
Montana
David
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