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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1967

Page

7

Five Bartchi Family Survives Car Rescue in Reservoir Crash

Verna Bartchi saved all five family members after their car smashed 100 feet of guard rail and rolled upside down into Foster Reservoir near Tollam at about 10 am. The children Ruth Ann, Gwen, Cora Lee, and Sharon were treated at Franklin county hospital. Ruth Ann revived by her father. Bartchi cited for failing to report crash and paid a fine.

Franklin County Foster Reservoir Verna Bartchi Reser Bartchi Ruth Ann Arlando Larsen Larsen

Oneida Stake Family Funday Prep and Carnival Plans

Stake members prepare for the first Oneida Stake Family Funday in Preston with 45 booths at a park venue if weather allows. Event runs 11 am to 10 30 pm with all auxiliary and priesthood groups participating in a community carnival.

Oneida Preston Pres Carl A Mortensen

Welfare Conference Meetings At Bannock Stake House

Grace Conference sessions held June 10 and 11 at the Bannock stake house to discuss welfare and South activities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder William H Bennett and Mrs Ida B Maxfield led visitors, with Pres Dee Andreasen conducting.

Grace—Conference Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Bannock Grace William H Bennett Church Welfare Committee Ida B Maxfield Andreasen

Idaho Days Calendar of Events

Idaho Days Calendar of Events lists community gatherings in Franklin County and Preston from June 24 to July 29. Entries include Pioneer Day activities, high school class reunions, rodeos, square dances, and parades such as the Preston Night Rodeo Queen Contest and Franklin County Jubilee Kids Day.

Idaho Franklin County Preston High School Dayton Lewiston Utah Riverdale Weston Preston

Bank Robbers Still Sought After Richmond Branch Heist

Law enforcement hunted two men tied to last Friday's 4 pm Richmond First Security bank robbery. Three stationary roadblocks and two mobile units operated in Franklin County with city county state and Malad City and Oneida County officers assisting. About $17,000 was taken, including $8,000 cash. Grace grade school PTA donated a radio and record player. outgoing presidents Willis Rowsell thanked supporters as new presidents Lewis Lamb and his wife take over.

Richmond First Security Bank Franklin County Oneida

Franklin County Grassman candidates praised for land improvements

Judges Den nis Ralphs Ben Johnson and Theo Smith commended the farmers for turning waste areas into productive land through imagination initiative and better farming practices The tour highlighted land use improvements benefiting farmers tax base local business and future food supplies Moser may be named Grassman in the Southeastern Idaho District with 1968 program anticipated

Dennis Ralphs Ben Johnson Theo Smith Mr. Tovey Franklin County Dan Roberts Moser Grassman Idaho Tovey

Franklin County 4-Hers Attend Idaho State Congress

Nine Franklin county 4-H club members travel by scenic bus from the Franklin County courthouse at 6 am Saturday June 10 to Moscow for a week of career exploration workshops handicraft recreation and talent programs with 4-H members from Idaho's 43 counties. They return June 16 at 3 30 pm via Lewiston Grangeville McCall Boise and Pocatello.

Franklin County University of Idaho Pocatello Butte Mont Coeur d’Alene Moscow Lewiston Grangeville McCall Boise Preston Idaho Kelly Bergquist Franklin County Fair Board David Merrill Preston Citizen Joyce Tovey Vivian Pack Sears Roebuck Foundation Phyllis Jensen J C Penney Co Shirley Golightly Farm Bureau Ladies Auxiliary Kathleen Hall Calfornia Packing Corporation Carma Chatterton Joyce Nielson Daniel Roberts

Obedience Emphasized at Oneida Stake Conference

Stake members urged to obey in homes and Sabbath observance during the quarterly conference. Pres Carl A Mortensen stressed 90 percent sacrament attendance and youth obedience to parents. Speakers included Mrs Drucilla Scott Elder Sidney Horman Reed Hawkes and Webster Maughan.

Oneida Carl A. Mortensen Drucilla Scott Sidney M. Horman Priesthood Welfare Committee Reed R Hawkes Webster C Maughan Pres Mortensen Winder Ward Bott TD Robinson Thedford Roper Glenn Bingham Gerald Dalley Virgil Geddes Vaughn Greaves Dean Abrams Jess Wheiler Helena Page David Smith

Sophomore Geis Earns Eagle Scout Award

Vaughn Rasmussen son of Mr and Mrs Ted Rasmussen received the Eagle Scout award recently. He is a ninth grade student at Preston High School and a member of Troop 33 in the Preston First ward. He is also active in the order of the arrow.

Vaughn Rasmussen Ted Rasmussen Troon 33 Preston First Ward Preston High School Order of the Arrow

Country Club golfers beat Montpelier in match

Pierier Preston golf team defeated Montpelier at Montpelier last week with Clair Cutler carding 79 for low gross and Demar Merrill 68 for low net. Next match vs Tremonton set for June 25 at Tremonton. Girls 11 to 18 invited to free golf instruction by Preston pro Earl Schneiter with four Thursday sessions at 8 am. Clubs and balls provided. Register at 747-3401 or 852-0587.

Preston Montpelier Clair Cutler Demar Merrill Tremonton Pro Shop Earl Sehneiter Irons Woods Schneiter

Women Golfers Invite 80 Players From Local Areas

The Women’s Golf and Country Club Association will host about 80 women golfers from Logan Tremonton and Smithfield Friday for an invitational meet. A luncheon is planned with the tournament committee led by Mrs Keith Neulsen Mrs Dean Bambrough and Mrs Lyle Petersen in charge. In other activities there is a women’s day every other week. On June 9 a pot luck dinner awarded prizes to Mrs Dell Rosen high score Mrs Royce Fuhriman high putts Mrs Ross Rasmussen low score and Mrs Rulon Dunn low putts. Participants were allowed to play with only two clubs and a putter.

Women’s Golf and Country Club Association Logan Tremonton Smithfield Earl Schneiter Keith Neulsen Dean Bambrough Lyle Petersen Dell Rosen Royce Fuhriman Ross Rasmussen Rulon Dunn

Couple Honored On Anniversary In Oxford

Mr and Mrs Ernest Olson were honored on their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their daughter’s home on Sunday June 11. Wanda and Curtis Cox hosted as eight children and 26 of the 34 grandchildren plus one great grandchild joined a total of 46 for turkey and trimmings on the lawn. Mr and Mrs Henry Hatch were Logan visitors Monday attending a temple session, the marriage of Thomas Wood and Julie Ann Stewart, and the wedding breakfast at the Blue Bird.

Oxford Ernest Olson Wanda Curtis Cox Henry Hatch Logan Temple Thomas Wood Julie Ann Stewart Bluebird

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dell Griffiths Griffiths Franklin County Road Department Federal Land Bank Loans The Federal Land Bank America Federal Land Bank Federal Land Bank Association OF South J. P. Garner Fellowt Land Bank Idaho Days Preston Chamber of Commerce Preston Fourth Ward Canyon Willow Flat Westwood Center Preston Sidewalk Bazaar Zaar Preston Night Intermountain Marching Corps Square Dance PTA Willis Rowsell Lewis Lamb Stake Oxford Briefs Anne Hatch LaVerne Carver A L Fisher Oneida Stake Family Funday Robert N.acock West Oneida, Preston Geis Pelier Where the Royal Four Ogden, Utah American Legion Hall Owen Casperson
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