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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1962

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Democrats File for Franklin County Races Under Write-In Rules

Three Democrats filed for county offices in Franklin County as write-in candidates for the June primary. Lee Schwaneveldt and Ted Roper seek the two county commissioner posts while Albert Jensen runs for county surveyor. County Recorder C. L. Swenson notes the Democratic petitions face legal questions over names and the Monday filing deadline approaches.

Swenson Franklin County Lee Schwaneveldt Weston Ted Roper Preston Albert Jensen

Keith Larson Elected President Of Preston Knife And Fork Club

Keith P. Larson is the new president of the Preston Knife and Fork Club after a board meeting. The 1962 63 season features speakers including Judge Philip B Gillam of Denver and William Brick Neighbors with topics on decency Africa today and religion.

Keith P. Larson Preston Knife and Fork Club J. Leo. Falmer Ince Merle G. Hyer Don Elwell William Craner Leo R. Hawkes Leeter Sears Douglas L. Nelson Larson Philip B. Gillam Denver Gilliam William “Brick Africa Neighbors Kenya Aly Wassii Wasall

Republican Committee Reorganized in County

Reorganization of the county central committee was completed last Friday evening in the commissioners room at the courthouse. Phenol H. Edgley was reelected chairman with Wanda Allen as vice chairwoman William L. Weber as treasurer Richard W. Hendricks as finance chairman Elvin Cutler as state committeeman Barbara Panter as state committee woman Aphrodele M Grokett as secretary and Neil Nelson as publicity chairman.

Republican County Central Committee Phenol H. Edgley Wanda Allen William L. Weber Richard W. Hendricks Elvin Cutler Barbara Panter Aphrodele M. Grokett Neil Nelson Publity

High Producing Dairy Cattle Dominate Idaho County News

The Idaho article notes Idaho’s dairy cattle, especially Henry Drury and Mark Talbot herds, as top producers. George Cleveland of the University of Idaho Extension cites record butterfat output, with Idaho ranking eighth in the nation for milk production and ninth for average cows. Improvements are credited to better breeding and artificial insemination, reflecting strong regional dairy industry results.

Citizen County Henry Drury Mark Talbot Idaho George Cleveland Sidairy University of Sin Cleveland Pois

Seventy Take Part In Women's Golf Event Seventy

Seventy members of the Preston Golf and Country Club women’s association joined in a ladies day and luncheon on Friday. Door prizes went to Dorothy Johnson and Eva Anderson. Flight winners included Geri Steers low score Rae Gregerson low putts Ardell Nielson low score Lorik Garner low putts Grace Peterson low score Gertie Webb low putts. Luncheon committee members were Roma Hawkes Janelle Bosworth Sabina Nash Dorothy Johnson Meredith Booker Idana Greaves and Eva Anderson. June 29 will feature team play.

Preston Golf ‘and Country Club Women’s Association Dorothy Johnson Eva Anderson Geri Steers Rae Gregerson Ardell Nielson Lorik Garner Grace Peterson Gertie Webb Roma Hawkes Janelle Bosworth Sabina Nash Meredith Booker Idana Greaves

East Side School District votes to close Banida school

The Banida school will be closed next school year to move students to Preston. Residents may petition for a vote to reopen by Aug 1 with 66 percent support. Board cites improving facilities and educational opportunities. It remains unclear if an election will be held.

Eastside School District 201 Banida Citizen Preston AG Anna Ch Joseph L. Moser

Pedestrian Injuries From Multiple Auto Collisions Across Preston

Readable reports describe several collisions near Preston and Weston. Alfred Walton of Thayne Wyoming was cited after a second south walk turned into a U turn collision with Sherlene Bodily of Preston. Damages were about 250 dollars per vehicle. Other incidents include Shir ley M Schvaneveldt of Weston colliding with Magnus Gunderson on First West. estimated damages around 300 dollars to Gundersons car and 40 to Schwaneveldt. Barbara Greene and Ronald Coburn suffered injuries in a crosswalk incident near Preston. Greene cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian. A 1952 pickup overturned four miles north of Preston near highway 91. Myrtle Siler of Roberts reported the vehicle towing hay and the pickup rolled over once.

Alfred Walton Thayne Wyo Second South Sherlene Preston Walton Shirley M. Schvaneveldt Weston Magnus Gunderson First West Ay Schvaneveldt Gunderson Auto Schwaneveldt Barbara Greene Ronald Coburn Weaton Mies Greene Crossbir Bysbut Coburn Myrtle Ats Benge Rageey South Sand Jusettes Bolasehama Giait Bud Keller Familly Justi

Franklin County Republicans set run off for Senate seat

Voters head to the polls next Tuesday for a run off to nominate one Republican for the second district Senate seat. Orval Hansen, Hagerman attorney, leads with about 38 percent. John Sanborn, former congressman, carries Franklin County in the primary and is favored to win again. Final results hinge on late balloting and eligibility of Republican primary voters.

Franklin County Canes Orval ‘Hansen Idaho Fally John Sanborn Hagerman Franklin Sanborn Hansen Keith Schofield Ralph Hardin Harding

Weather Summary From June Through Mid Month

Local weather observer C. M. Crabtree reports since June 1 precipitation totals .77 of an inch with a high of 86 and a low of 29 degrees. Daily high and low temps and rainfall are listed for June 1 to the 19th showing mixed precipitation amounts and temperatures across the period.

C. M. Crabtree

Misprint corrections in Carteret County sewing machine ad

A Carteret County News-Times typo saga shows R. D. Smith ads for a sewing machine evolving through Monday Tuesday and Wednesday notices. Corrections reference Mrs. Kelly and late-night calls, ending with a Thursday notice that the machine is smashed and the phone disconnected.

Carteret R. D. Smith

Record set by dairy cow in Holstein industry

The Holstein Friesen Association of America announced an outstanding official production record by a registered cow in this area. Henry Drury & Sons of Preston own the three year old steer Timely? cattle with 644 pounds of butterfat in 90 days and 18,113 pounds of milk offset by Idaho University research data.

Holstein-Friesian Association’ of America Henry Drury & Sons Preston Pratt E ‘University Idaho National Holstein Zorgantaation Prenton

Judy Garrett Sets Sight On Miss Idaho Crown

Judy Garrett leaves for Boise to compete in the Miss Idaho pageant representing Franklin County. She earned the county title at a Preston Lions Club sponsored event and will perform in finals Friday and Saturday at Boise Junior College auditorium with hopefuls from across Idaho. Local supporters urged to send flowers or telegrams to back her bid for Miss America.

Judy Garrett Boise Franklin County Garrett Preston Lions Club Idaho Atlantic City N. J Boise Junior College 4Vomer C. M. Crabtree

Talbot Holstein Tops Idaho Milk Producers List

The Holstein-Friesian Association of America names Idaho cows with official life totals over 100000 pounds of milk. Among the herd is Amega Model Pontiac 3750992 (VG) of Talbot Holstein Farm Preston with 109845 pounds of milk and 3843 pounds of butterfat in 2960 days. More than 13800 Holsteins have exceeded the mark on official tests.

The Holstein-Friesian Association of America Idaho Talbot Holstein Farm Preston

West Side Student Fifth In Lenox Table Setting Contest

Vicki Nuffer of West Side High School placed fifth in the eighth annual Lenox creative table setting contest. Lenox has supplied White House china since 1917. More than 287000 home economics students competed to craft six table settings each, choosing theme occasion color and materials.

Vicki Nuffer West Side High School Lenox White House China

Donkey Ball Game Planned by Preston Jaycees

The Preston Jaycees sponsor a donkey ball game between local teams on June 30 at 8 pm in the rodeo arena. The annual event draws a large crowd for the humorous competition between riders and bucking donkeys.

Preston Jaycees Rodeo

City Directory Seeks Local Listings With No Charge

A Mullin-ville directory canvass led by Mr and Mrs William RR Langford offers free entries for all area residents 18 and older. Advertisers cover costs and officials churches and groups will be listed with meeting details, plus a prefatory history and full classified, telephone and street guides.

William RR. Langford Mullin-ville Co

Idaho Heart Association awards Preston Citizen for heart story

The Idaho Heart Association honors the Preston Citizen with a newspaper citation praising its public service in spreading heart news, supporting education, research, and community outreach. The award, presented by Blanche B. Evans, lauds efforts that raise awareness and aid heart health initiatives statewide.

Idaho Heart Association Preston, Citizen Preston Citizen Blanche B. Evans Idaho Waa Createas Dareere Ricmiany

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Robin Hull Roland Hull Cub River Salt Lake Hospital Roy Emhert Pamela C. L. Swenson Et Tor Keith Larson Raife Fork Club Cleo Dawson University of Kentucky Dawson Board of Philip Lovejoy Mr Lovejoy Republican Committee Idahio Back East Albert Moser Dairy Cow Talbot Holstein West Side Finn Drive
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