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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1954

Page

3

Hamner's Rise and Tumble From Shortstop to Second Base

Fats the Phillies see Gran Hamner as the NL's top shortstop but manager Steve O'Neill moves him to second base. Hamner embraces the defense, dreams of becoming the league’s best, and his competitive fire fuels Philadelphia even as past captaincy fades.

Gran Hamner Steve O'Neill Phillies O'Neill Hamner Gran Ham Eddie Sawyer Richmond

Notable All Star Hope Shares Ham's Fame

Ham says some prefer fishing on the days but aims to be elected to the all star team. He views the honor as one of the highest a ballplayer can attain, second only to the world series, and notes fans elect players. He urges gratitude without swelling pride.

Ham O'Neill Hamner Red Schoendienst

Zeta Pi Club Elects Officers to Start Year

The Zeta Pi club elected Migegs Merrill as president Carol Jorgenson as vice president Ann Lewis as secretary Barbara Doney as reporter JaNeen Dunkley and Carma Lynn Shrives as sergeants at arms Beverly Sharp as song leader Rama Drury and Carol Smith as accompanists Sponsor Mrs LaDawn Hendricks. Initiations were held June 16 at Janet Knudson's home.

Zeta Pi Club Migegs Merrill Carol Jorgenson Ann Lewis Barbara Doney JaNeen Dunkley Carma Lynn Shrives Beverly Sharp Song Jeader Rama Drury Carol Smith LaDawn Hendricks Janet Knudson

Barbers Close One Half Day Tuesday in Preston

Organized barbers of Preston are continuing to close one half day each Tuesday at 1 p.m. The cooperative move aims to streamline operations and balance workloads.

Preston

Weed Control Has Many Factors Says County Agent

County agent Daniel Roberts explains weed control requires assessing the weed mass, land type, and conditions before choosing methods. He cites Canada thistle, knapweed, morning glory, whitetop, quackgrass and ground cherry with tailored tactics for dry versus irrigated, tilled versus non tilled, and small versus large patches.

Daniel Roberts University of Idaho Extension Service Howard Roylance C. I. Seely Agronomists

Word Teaching Continues at Oneida Stake Conference

The afternoon session included Eldon Johnston Clee Howell Lloyd Hamilton Grace Gamble Eunice Archibald Floyd Erickson Elmo Keller Sr Albert Westover with special music by the Oneida stake singing mothers directed by Irene Schwartz and a violin solo by Douglas Palmer. Eldon R Johnston was released as Oneida stake clerk and Clee Howell as

Eldon Johnston Clee Howell Lloyd Hamilton Grace Gamble Eunice Archibald Floyd Erickson Elmo Keller, Sr Albert Westover Oneida Stake Irene Schwartz Douglas Palmer Bonnie Boden Eldon R Johnston Cloe Howell

Stake leadership updates and large attendance reported

The meeting sustained leaders for the stake and Relief Society including Lettie Condie Valetta Palmer and the stake board. Lloyd Hamilton was sustained as stake clerk with Grace Gambler as Relief Society president and counselors Susan Archibald and Margaret Shumway. Other releases named Linda Peterson with Hazel Porter Grace Peterson as counselors and Hazel Porter as YWMIA president with Grace Peterson and Devon Hogan as counselors. A total of 834 persons attended the afternoon session.

Stake Relief Society Lettie Condie Valetta Palmer Lloyd’ Hamilton Grace Gambler Relief Society Susan Archibald Margaret Shumway Linda Peterson Hazel Porter Grace Peterson YWMIA Devon Hogan

Frances Atkinson Recalls DAV Essay Contest Journey

Frances Atkinson reflects on her trip to the NARGUS banquet and a rewarding experience writing an essay for the DAV contest. She returned home after a long journey and expresses gratitude for the chance to share heartfelt reflections sparked by the competition.

Dayton

Brucellosis Testing and Vaccination Totals Rise

Dr N S Howells reports 35 thousand cattle blood tested in 1953 and 45 thousand planned in Idaho for 1954. Brucellosis vaccination reached 106 thousand calves in 1953 with about 125 thousand expected in 1954, noting a large program expansion not matched by state funding.

Washington, D Idaho

New Association Elects Leaders Amid Funding Push

The association names Dr. John Hayden of Pocatello as president and Dr. John Williams von Caldwell as vice president elect. Dr. V. A. P. Schneider is re-elected as secretary treasurer while outgoing officers include Dr. W. B. Cameron of Nampa.

Bang John’Hayden Pocatello John Williams - von Caldwell VA PS Schneider Treasur Treasur- Outgoing’ Officers ‘Were’, Dr. We BE. Cameron Nampa John, Hayden

Ormsby Bull Daughters Reach High Scores in Inspection

The article notes 28 daughters of the bull De Kol born more than three years ago with 16 officially classified by a national association inspector for type. None have an average score above 83.1 points. six are rated very good, while the bull itself is classified excellent with the highest possible score.

National Association

Visitors gather at Nelson Porter and Thompson homes

Monday of last week week visitors at the homes of Mrs Sadie Nelson Gerald Nelson and family Clinton Nelson all of Poca tello Mrs Lyle Porter Wanda Szatt Rufus Lowe Idaho Falls Reed Thompson and family Jess Griffeth Taylor family visited relatives and a new town square project includes flood lights for softball and a large fireplace under construction

Sadie Nelson Gerald Nelson Clinton Nelson Pocatello Lyle Porter Ruben Lowe Franklin W. J. Thompson Idaho Falls Reed Thompson

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