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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1947

Page

5

Four-H Members Attend Moscow Trip and Win Laurels

Lila Foster, reporter for the Flying Needles club of Whitney, won an all expense trip to the 4-H short course at the University of Idaho. Nineteen club members attended the Moscow event June 6 to 10, traveling 1420 miles through Idaho, Montana and Washington, with the theme Building Citizenship in a World Community.

Moscow Lila Foster The Flying Needles ‘Club of Whitney University of Idaho 3Preston Citizen Franklin County Idaho Montana Washington Thet State University Preston Missoula Mont

4-H Club Annual Trip to Moscow Highlights

Kids and leaders from Franklin county attended a five day 4-H short course in Moscow with classes in food preparation livestock judging forestry sewing and more. The group performed talent shows received blue ribbons in livestock judging and praised county agents leaders sponsors and the university for making the trip possible.

Moscow Franklin County Richard Olson Elvin Cutler Dorothy Bailey Ruth Ann Mitton Pearl Gibson Vailen Kofoed Janiece McDermott Owen Gibson Leonard Lund Valene Kofoed Downy ‘Bailey Helen Adams Raylo Larsen Wilford Meek Arlo Ward

Franklin Ward Chapel Hosts John Doney Family Reunion

Franklin ward chapel will host a John Doney family reunion on June 27 beginning at 10:00 a m. Each family should bring a basket lunch. Ice cream and soft drinks will be served.

Preston Horse Show Shines Despite Stormy Weather

Cold and stormy weather limited attendance at the Preston horse show over Friday and Saturday, yet crowds praised the event. More than 150 horses filled the grounds across twelve Friday classes with winners including Wasatch King, Wasatch King Delbert Keller and Queen of Destiny Charles R. Rudd, with numerous entries from Utah and Idaho stables.

Preston Dee Mar Bartholomew Thatcher Bob Fraser Dillon Mont Napolen Ezra Lundahl Logan Nancy Highland Dave Dale Talbot Prestos Vampire Irwin Talbot Mary Denmark W. D. Hendricks Richmond Utah Hope Violet Joseph W. Grant Springville Lee Red Boy H. Bryant Dee Humphreys Tony Gene Hawkes Ginger Lorin J. Bodily Murtins James Vallentine My King Flash George M. Bennett Century King Walt McCallie Twin Falls Prince Linn C. B. Squires Ogden Estern Trail Horse Ranger Harriet Palmer Dodger Don Hunter Soda Springs M. E. Phippen Salt Lake City Gin Rickey Bud Packham Blackfoot Prince H. Young Sky Brook McDonald Vic Adams Vanity Fair Eboosy C. H. Young Duke Blaine Dunn Lois ‘Myers Wasatch King Delbert Keller Gleam of Hope Jos. W. Grant Golden Rose Oliverson Hansen Western Trail Fox Dwight Wilde Sykey Grant Nash Tobey Ceylon Horan Romany Supreme Carol Fraser Billings Magnolia Kerawin Ann Fraser King Vicarious Buttons Erma Winn Arthur Rallison Claire Hollingsworth Baker’s Rose Victory Bell Palomino Parade Golden Tex J. Greene Wells Golden Velvet Flash Clue Greaves Jos W. Grant Mr. Grant Tennessee

Henry Stampede Dates Set for July Show in 1947

Willard J. Bitton, manager, announced the Henry Stampede will run July 11 12 and 13 1947, a month earlier than last year. The event traces to 1918 at TM Chub Springs and Walter Hogan ranch, growing into a 27 year tradition with rodeo champions launching careers. Western Rodeo Co. supplies stock and Fred Williams provides rides and concessions.

Willard J. Bitton Henry Walter Hogan Calgary Canada Pendleton Oregon Cheyenne Stampede Park Soda Springs Western Rodeo Co Fred Williams

Idaho Population Shows 5 Percent Gain Since 1940

Earl W. Murphy of the Idaho Chamber of Commerce announced during a Preston visit that reports of Idaho losing population since 1940 are false. An unofficial census indicates a 5 percent rise, with 1940 figures near 625,000 and a current estimate around 574,000 civilian and military residents.

Earl W. Murphy Idaho Chamber of Commerce Preston Idaho State Chamber of Commerce Murphy Floyd West

Stallions on Exhibition Close Saturday Show

Model stallions were placed in the arena on exhibition at the close of Saturday's show. Vin Dunbar Logan Smokey Dee Humphries Logan Sykey Grant Nash involved in the event.

Vin Dunbar Logan Smokey Dee Humphries Sykey Grant Nash

State figures armed forces strength amid growth concerns

A state official spoke on growing conditions while noting about 14 000 men and women serve in the armed forces. In Preston Mr Murphy visited the chamber of commerce and THE CITIZEN office.

Preston Murphy Chamber, of Commerce

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