Grassman of the Year named in Franklin County
Jack Moser of Dayton was named Franklin County Grassman of the Year after a Preston Chamber tour. Sponsored by the Franklin County Soil Conservation District, Moser was lauded for land leveling drainage irrigation and efficient farm practices including a wastewater basin for grass and alfalfa. Reed McEntire of Preston was the other candidate, showcasing a 53 cow dairy with modern milking facilities and improved calf housing amid rotation pastures and irrigated fields.
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Jack Moser
Dayton
Franklin County
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Moser
de Vere Tovey
Franklin County Soil Conservation District
W. D Smart
Reed McEntire
Preston
Reed
Preston Kiwanis Club
McEntire
University of Idaho
Lions Club sponsors marching corps contest on Idaho Days
The Preston Lions Club sponsors the Intermountain Marching Corps contest to be held July 29 in Preston as part of Idaho Days in Franklin County. High schools in southern Idaho and northern Utah were invited with four already showing interest, including Bear River high Tremonton Pocatello Preston West Side Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Intermountain
Preston
Preston Lions Club
Franklin County
Intermountain West
Robert Acock
Reed Brenchley
Preston High School
Brenchley
Northwest
Idaho
Utah
Bear River High School
Tremonton
Pocatello High School
West Side High School
Franklin
Tdaho
Planter Associa’ Tion
Tems
Funeral Rites Today For Accident Victim Courtney Howell
Funeral services will be held in Whitney ward chapel for Courtney Howell 23 who died Monday after falling from a building under construction for Mountain Fuel Supply in Soda Springs at the 68 foot level. Howell employed by Ref-Chem Engineering and Construction fell about 30 feet onto a concrete slab at the 37 foot level. Survivors include his parents and several siblings. Services start at 1 p.m. Thursday with burial in Whitney Cemetery.
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Whitney Ward
Courtney Howell
Soida Springs
Howell
Mountain Fuel Supply Company
Soda
Ref-Chem Engineering and Construction Company
Mountain Fuel
Soda Springs
Ralph Howell
Whitney
Preston High School
National Guard
LDS Church
Jair
Janiece
Smith
Arlo. Lund
Ariz
Léon and
Utah
Roger
Teens Organize Study Center in Franklin County
Franklin County teens voted to form the Youth Recreation Movement to fund and establish a county teen center. David Owner Ogler heads the teen committee with eight members split evenly east and west, while plans include meetings, financing ideas, and a show house in Preston.
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Franklin County
David Oyler
Preston
David
Eastside
West Side
Steven Norton
Craig Nelson
Jan Johnson
Brent Schwaneveldt
Preston Studies Street Work
Preston city council agreed to study about 16000 in street and alley improvements and possibly pave back lots behind stores between First South and Oneida. They will assess costs to enlarge parking on the East side of State by the library and restrooms as well as pursue a grant for new water facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Larson
City Council
First West
Second
Oneida Street
First North
First South
Oneida
State Street
State
Preston Library
New City
State Department of Health
Preston
Oe County
Two 17-Year-Olds Arrested For School Theft
Two county youths aged 17 were arrested within five days for theft at Preston high school. More than $500 in tools and supplies were stolen from the wood shop. One suspect was later charged with farm burglary. The pair also faced break in charges at White Pines Archery Club. Sheriff Larsen said all stolen items were recovered including items likely taken earlier in the school year.
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Preston High School
White Pines
Larry Biggs
Larsen
Franklin Pioneer Day to Host Little Buckaroo Contest
Franklin Idaho invites youths up to 14 to enter the Little Buckaroo event closing Franklin’s Pioneer Day. Entries due by June 21 at Mont’s Store with a $1 fee and required spurs. Prizes include trophies. event begins with a flag raising at 6 am atop Little Mountain.
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Neer Association
Franklin
Idaho
Franklin County
Stanton Hawkes
Buckeroo
Mont’s
Bart Star
Ae “Porter
Franklin's
Little ‘Mountain
Vandals Break Into Riv erdale Church House
Vandals damaged the Riverdale church house turning desks and drawers and rummaging the bishop's office. County Sheriff Arlando Larsen said the act suggested more than simple theft and suspected a motive beyond stealing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Ward
Arlando
Larsen
Queen Contestants Sought This Week
Local pageant organizers seek contestants for a new queen in Preston this week. Details urging entrants include eligibility and registration at the events venue.
Preston Rodeo Contest Open to Women Signups Due
Contest open to women ages 16 and up with resident permits. Sign up by July 14 at 6 pm for the Preston Rodeo arena event starting at 8 pm. Clarification of entry requirements and location in Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigu Eecaligh
Suly
Pam
Preston
Rodeo ” Arena
Janeal Hansen Competes in Boise Miss Idaho Pageant
Miss Janeal Hansen of Franklin County will compete this weekend in the Miss Idaho pageant in Boise. She attended a tea on Saturday hosted by Mrs. Milford Crabtree at the Crabtree home on South First Street, with wardrobe and talent details noted along with local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janeal Hansen
Franklin County
J. Boise
Idahio
Milford, Crabtree
Crabtree
South
Mesa William ‘Davis
Idaho
Miss
Band Courses Open for Prestoni High Students
Summer band course under James Cox, Prestoni High School band head, invites junior high students from town and beyond. Open to seventh to ninth graders, with evening sessions for senior band at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cox
Prestoni High
Preston
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Dan Roberts
W. D. Smart
Soil Conservation District
Dennis Ralphs
Myron Fennesbeck
ASC
Webb Maughan
FHA
Burtis Warner
Citizen
Chamber of Commerce
Grassman
Lions Club
Salt Lake City
Bruce
Nancy) Auger
Terry Jason Howell
Whitney Cemetery
Sue Cane Eel Ee
UR Feate
Aes Pere Ageyten
Ame
Danald Austin
Peg Lindquist
Utah Power and Light
Jess Wheiler
Rolen Bastian
Eldon Crockett
Lyle Shipley
DeLoy Palmer
Chamber Board of Directors
Louis Davis
Alan Beckstead
City Police Department
Douglas Webb
Rotary Club
Jack Corbett
Doug
Charles Owens
Marlowe Siler
Lyn ¢ Franklin
Wagonee
Bubkeron
Pioi Boc
Fenke
Sara Ete Bs
Ay Mn A Vyer
Boise
Nees
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