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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1951

Page

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Franklin County official resigns over deferment policy stance

A Franklin County appeal agent, Dean Acheson of government, resigns effective immediately in protest of the selective service act. He opposes deferments for college students and cites discriminatory, undemocratic implications and continued military drafts in Asia and Korea.

Sng Gang Pere Walsh Idaho Sonal North South Korea Allel Franklin Walsh Selective’ Service Asia Afd Schurgh Ie Hore

Fourth Ward Scout Hike Leaves for White Pine Lake

Nine scouts led by Fred Anderson and with his son Bruce began a three day hiking trip from the prouth of High Creek Monday. They traveled in cars to Cove then hiked to White Pine Lake in Logan, returning home after reaching their destination around noon Wednesday. the High Creek lake was reported frozen. Ted Larsen and Leonard Winn transported the group back.

Yard Scou Fred. Anderson Maurice Marchant Anderson Bruce High” Creek High Creek White ‘Pine Logan Jabout Nooh Ted Lar‘sen Leonard Winn

Promotion Honors for Alvin Cull in Forest Service Work

Alvin Cull Jr of Fort Ming is transferred to Washington on December 2 to continue research and duties. He receives the silver beaver award for outstanding service to boyhood, and has served as district commissioner in Idaho Falls. Plans to visit historic spots accompany the move.

Wwe Forest’ Service Washington Alvin Cull A.C. Hull Whitney Fort Ming Colorado Idaho Falls Nancy Susan

Plans for New Mechanics Building At East Side High

Superintendent W H Simmons announced plans to build a new mechanics structure at East Side High School. Bids are advertised with submissions due by Saturday at Sprouse Reitz store. Local club members and others may display flowers at the store between 9 and 11 am Saturday.

Pate Tiechanics Iw. H. Simmons Simmons Sprouse-Reitz,” Co

Oneida stake and seventh ward dedicates new stake house

Sunday events drew large crowds for the dedication of the beautiful new stake house in conjunction with the quarterly conference. Pres. Shirley Palmer conducted the conference with visiting speakers and church authorities represented. Programs and souvenirs will be available in booklet form. the opening song The Holy City was sung by the seventh ward choir under Helen Condie Johnston.

Oneida Seventhsward Beautifuls Shirley Palmer Boosier Ezra T. “Bens Fred’ ‘Anderson I Parley Swaliston Shémiento Enid Johnston Holy City Helen‘Condie Sand’ Enid Johnston ‘Ac

Preschool Clinic Next Monday at West Side School

The West Side School district will hold its follow up preschool clinic next Monday at the high school building. Hours are 9 to 11 a.m. Parents of children who missed the first clinic should attend to receive examinations. Children registered earlier should return for remaining vaccinations and inoculations.

Preston Fair Finalists to be Named Tuesday Evening

Local officials announced finalists for the 1951 Preston fair queen and attendants. The event Tuesday night will select the queen from a group of young ladies, judged by officials of the Boots and Saddle Club with no partiality. The queen and attendants will be chosen July 2, with a Western program planned and no admission changes.

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Preston Woman Dies After Short Illness

Anna Louise Luthny Thompson, 27, of 21 North State Street Preston, died in a Preston hospital Tuesday night after a short illness. She was born June 21, 1924, daughter of Joseph A and Frances Peterson Luthy. She married Milford C Thompson August 29, 1942 in Washington DC. A Preston resident all her life she was active in religious and civic affairs and attended Preston grade and high schools and was active in the LDs church. Continued on page 4.

Anna Louise Lulley Tompson State‘street Preston Att Logan Joseph Frances“ Peterson’ Luthy Milford ‘C. “Thompson Washington D.C Preston All Thompson Preston High School Lds

Milo Hobbs Drives Drive-In Marked by Anniversary Event

Milo Hobbs celebrated the third anniversary of his drive-in market with a pancake breakfast for customers starting at 6 30. The crowd lined up, as Hobbs recalled a rush from 5 30, and a borrowed old enick wagon was seen in the background.

Milo ‘Hobbs Corher Obbs

Regional Farm Bureau conference studied inflation remedies

Gilbert Franklin county War Bureau president Karl Bal lif secretary Ben Meets director Albert Moser state director and wives attended the western regional conference in Bozémis. Montana State College Farm Bureau officials held special meetings for the Absocled Women. They argued price and wage controls are not solutions to the economic threat, but a free enterprize and pay as you go economy.

Frank Gilbert Franklin Karl Ballif Ben Albert’ Moser Bozémis West Montana Scollege Farm Bureau Ciert Pi Q Bureau Ana Eee

State Conclave Opens With Western Round-Up Theme

The annual state convention opened with a Western Round-Up theme. Delegates met at Randall's Blue Fountain style cafe for acquainting chatter and a mixer. New officers for 1951-1952 were installed at the Elks Lodge banquet, with pins awarded to several members and Ora Lewis of Logan as after dinner speaker.

Preston John ‘Son Randall's Ted Toba Syngaline Rho Boise Nancy Leéburiy Waecond Alantag Wwe Core Joyce Hudson Delta Pocatello Corres Ponding Betty Gustavés Alpha Rio Boks Dolores Labrum Rexburg Fiat Leen Hamilton Lasanathy Johinson Alpha*Sigma Elks Lodge Jean ‘Gibson Carol Heath Florence .LaBeau Delpha Howerton Verla Wennergren Ora Lewis Logan

Franklin Ward MIA Announces Fun Night

Franklin Ward MIA invites all ages from 12 to 80 to a Fun Night on July 3 at 8 30 p m featuring novelty acts ballet dancing and outdoor games followed by a three course dinner attendees urged to bring friends and enjoy the evening

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Dayton Fourth of July Celebration in Dayton Kentucky

Dayton plans a Fourth of July celebration under elders sponsorship to raise funds for the missionary fund of the ward. A parade starts the morning program at AlZa m followed by noon horse pulling contests. Junior events precede a Weston vs Clifton ball game at 2 pm and amateur boxing at 238. The day ends with a dance in the high school gym.

Dayton Quorum of Elders Missionary Fund AlZa. m

Community Parade and Patriotic Meeting Schedule Announced

A Wednesday event features a parade at 2 PM with indie participants and a hotdog stand. A patriotic meeting is set for 12 AM with a full program including youngsters races led by Gail Turner and DeWayne Sorenson. If Oneida Stake House availability fails, events move to the high school auditorium with wheelbarrow and derby races for multiple age groups.

Richards Gail Turner J Gontfiniéd

Winder Program Set for Saturday

Greene Wells, chairing arrangements, invites regional residents to bring their families to the recreation hall of the new church Saturday at 7 30 p m for a community entertainment fundraiser featuring Marcia, a magic act, comedy, sleight of hand, an auctioneer, and carnival booths to raise funds for completing the new church.

Mesanes Sweetk O'Conno Greene Wells Eae

German youths depart Idaho after years away on farm mission

Helmut Kircher a German youth, along with Albert Moser and several families, leaves Idaho after years on a farm program. He expresses a wish to join the American armed forces in Germany and hopes to one day return to the United States as a sailor. The group notes American mechanized farming and widespread automobile ownership. Continued on Page 5.

Helmut Kircher Mrz Mrg Albert“Moser Navton Germany Kircher United States Moser Fields

Anniversary Shoe Store Offers Free Treats and Prizes

A local shoe store observes an anniversary with offerings for youngsters and parents. The event includes free treats and prizes for winners in a recent conduct held by the store. Winners cited include Lafe Jepsen Weston Loretta ByINGton Lucille Wilson Downey Janeline Auger and Erma Lee Prescott of route one.

Lafe Jepsen Weston Loretta Byington Lucille “Wilson Downey Janeline Auger Erma Lee Prescott Presn

Col Russell Fisher Named Inspector General Of Fifth Air Force

Col Russell F Fisher, former commander of the 6161st air base group in Japan, is named assistant Inspector General of the Fifth Air Force in Korea. He will advise General Everest on efficiency and economy and aid units in planning operations. Fisher, a 1940 University of Idaho graduate, entered service as an aviation cadet after college and earned his wings in March 1941. He served as an executive officer with the 487th Bomb Group in Europe during World War II and logged 180 combat hours earning the Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster.

Russell Fisher Fifth Air Force Korea Japan Fifth Frank F. Everest Colorel University of Idaho Kellyfield Tex Fisher 487Th Europe

Weston July 24 Celebration Planned With Parade and Races

Eldon Hansen announced Weston will host its annual July 24 celebration next month. Maurice Tingey serves as general chairman of the celebration committee and the program opens with a daybreak salute and flag raising by the Boy Scouts. A 9:30 parade leads to an 11 a.m. patriotic meeting, then races, stunts, a ball game, award ceremony, square and modern dancing, and concludes in the evening.

Hela Weston Eldon Hansen Pa Eeeh Maurice Tingey Spe Avinbersy Hanson Cdern

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