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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1966

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Intermountain Explorer Rodeo Parade Prep In Preston

More than 59 Explorers will take part in two rides and a third annual Intermountain Explorer Rodeo Friday starting with a parade at 3 30 pm. Dr James Bell of Hyde Park will announce the rodeo and festivities include wild cow milking calf roping steer riding calf scramble and chicken chase.

James Bell Hyde Park Bell Cache Valley LDS Church Youth Department Ronnie Christensen Smithfield Kenneth Porter Whitney J. T. Cole Fairview Gary Oliverson David Hull Explorer Post Smithfield Stake First Ward Bannock Stake Benson Stake Franklin and Oneida Stakes McCammon Downey Grace Soda Springs Preston Lewiston Richmond Rodeo Grounds

Second Flower Show Set For Saturday

The second flower show of the season will be held next Saturday in the courthouse basement under the supervision of Ray Merrill and Alfred Kern. Entries are due from 8 to 10 a.m. View hours extend to 7 p.m. The June 11 display featured iris and peonies. this week roses lilies and dalphinium should peak with exhibitors free to present all kinds of flowers in their own containers.

Ray Merrill Alfred Kern

M Men and Gleaners Set Meeting in Oneida

The M-Men and Gleaners of Oneida stake held a Tuesday planning session for summer activities. Leaders Mr and Mrs Earl Hollingsworth announced the next meeting will be June 28 at 8 p.m. in the stake house. Officers will be elected.

M-Men Oneida Earl Hollingsworth

Furniture Store Plans Drawing Event At Local Shop

A local furniture store announces a drawing for customers. The event is scheduled Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the store and offers a queen size mattress as a prize plus additional gifts.

Foss Rihaiture

Dogs kill about 100 chickens at Edd Talbot farm

On Friday night a pack of dogs attacked the Edd Talbot farm flock, killing about 100 chickens. Talbot could not confirm an exact count as birds were scattered over roughly a quarter mile radius. he caught one dog but suspects many more were involved.

Winder Edd Talbot Farm Talbot

Interstake Youth Conference at Preston Draws 1500 Attendees

About 1500 youths and leaders will attend the Interstake event in Preston with speakers, political and social topics, and top entertainment. The program opens Friday with Rodeo Parade and Roadshow arrivals, then workshops Saturday with notable speakers. Evening events feature a variety show and dance, with Sunday sessions including the Cache Valley Region MIA chorus.

Preston Cenit High School Joor George Hansen Stan Watts BYU Alma Heaton Melvin Cook Mark Hart

Summer Library Sets New Hours

Preston City Library will maintain summer hours from noon to 4 p m and from 7 p m to closing on weekdays and noon to 5 p m on Saturday. Mrs Harley Greaves chair of the library board says the changes meet patron needs during the summer.

Preston Harley Greaves Pohine SatuMay

Seven Year Old Hit On Bicycle

Curtis Gregory aged seven suffered cuts and bruises when struck by a truck driven by David E Davis between First and Second East on Oneida street. The boy, son of Delore Gregory, was riding a bicycle. Police warned parents to curb street play and advise children to ride with care.

Curtis Gregory David E Davis First Second East Oneida Street Delore Gregory

Preston FFA Team Places High in Idaho Judging Contests

Preston high school FFA finishes strong at University of Idaho Moscow judging contests with Dairy Cattle and Livestock teams placing among 50 Idaho teams. Team members Clair Johnson Van Ree Newbold Lee Purser and Jim Hawkes, guided by advisor Lincoln Orme, tour Moscow Pullman and nearby points after competition.

Preston High School F.F.A Davie Geean University of Idaho At Payette Idaho Clair Johnson Milan Lee Purser Jim Hawkes Ariel Hawkes Preston Waterloo Iowa Hagerman High Pocatello Serort Feve Clair John Newbold Sen. Paward van Ree Newbold Lincoln Orme Moscow Salmon Lolo Trail Lewiston Pullman Wash University Orme Fenton Larsen Lynn Winward Lemhi Itd Boise

State to Begin Buying Highway Right Of Ways

State Highway Department starts negotiations this week for 16 parcels on Riverdale Treasuretown section of Highway 3. The six and a half mile project will straighten curves, raise design speed to 60 mph, and cost over 800000 dollars, with contract letting dependent on obtaining clear title and right of way.

State Highway Department Riverdale Treasuretown Jerome T. Bailey

Art Class Planned in Preston After Education Week

Plans to start an art instruction class in Preston arise from Education Week requests. Instructor V Max Andersen, BYU trained with an S degree, will lead sessions starting July 9 for four hour blocks on Saturdays, with a $25 fee. Contact Mrs Hale Mart at 256 East Oneida or 852 1639. A hay stack on the Ben Johnson ranch in Winder burned this week, saving about five truck loads of hay.

Preston BYU Ben Johnson Ranch Winder

Six Top Road Shows Slated For Friday

Six roadshows from six stakes in Northern Utah and Southern Idaho are set for a Friday festival at Preston High School auditorium and stake centers. The event begins 7 30 p m with acts and numbers by the seventh stake. Benson and Smithfield Franklin stake will present numbers with awards for best costumes scenery dance script and actor. Roadshows include A Bulls Eye View of Mexico by Grace Second ward.

Utah Idaho Preston High Vehibal Franklin Stake Center Oneida Stake Center Port Bannock Onchia Benson and Smithfield Franklin Stake Mexico The Grace Second Ward

Rodeo Seeks Queen Contestants for Preston Night Rodeo

The Preston Boots and Saddle club seeks contestants for the Preston Night Rodeo queen contest. Applications to Harold Winn are due by 6 p.m. July 9. The contest July 16 at 8 p.m. in the rodeo arena, with eligibility 16 to 25 and no previous queens.

Preston Harold Winn Rodeo Preston Boots and Saddle Club Hyrum McCammon Tremonton Matad Montpelier Preston Boots& Saddle Club Preston Chamber of Commerce BOOTS

Campaigners Advocate Tax Vote Amid Preston Stop

An anti sales tax campaigner visited Preston last week passing out materials in support of the movement. The speaker urged voters to back the tax measure and accused government officials of failing the people, calling for reform or ousting current leadership.

Preston Hamdbills

Paul Welch Named Franklin City Assistant

Paul Welch was named as Franklin City assistant with a background in law enforcement and military service. Welch served in the army and brings experience to the municipal post.

Paul Welch Franklin City Eee Roy ME Welch Army

Rotary Meet Highlights From Denver Convention

Local Rotarians heard reports on international programs for the coming year. Attendees shared personal experiences from meetings worldwide and discussed travel routines and retirements among members.

Denver Rotary Vans DS BR Davisi Stewart Des Whi Rotarys

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