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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1946

Page

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Preston High hoopers set for state tourney in Pocatello

Preston high hoops team under Coach Bubker heads to Pocatello for the Idaho State Basketball Tournament starting March 13. Caldwell awaits the first round while Rupert and Pocatello loom in the schedule. if they win, finals Saturday night could follow.

Bob” Bubker Preston High Hoop Pocatello Yin Idaho Preston Nampa Ithe Caldwell Rupert-Pocatello Atakes Homer Williams Franklin Y Stanley Ss. Spaid Pocatello’ High Black ‘Foot Downey Pocatello High Kieth Anderson Bill Choules Frank Condie Ray Oliverson Eldon Bennett

Junior High Opera Toreadors to Be Staged at High School

Jefferson Junior High under principal Elmo Keller announces The Toreadors, a two act Spanish operetta, to be performed Friday night March 15 in the high school auditorium. Lyle Shipley directs with a large cast and student staff and the Junior High band will give a concert beforehand under Mark Hari.

Elmo Keller Jefferson’ School Lander Lyle Shipley Preston Clair Cutler Beth Barbara" Olsen Lovell Lloyd Wayné Swann Richard Smith Wade Christengen Lenona Edgley Fern Carver Genslind Virginia Cel- Tan Virgens Knudson Bonnie Lewis Sally “ifeCune Hino Allen Virginia Carol Goaslind Billy Ruth Westerberg Milton’ Lemmon Marshall Geonecy

Idaho Farm Bureau District Meeting Scheduled at Franklin County Court House

The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation district meeting will be held Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Franklin County court house. The session will continue until 4 p.m. and every member is urged to attend. Separate sessions will be held for each commodity and committee represented, per state secretary John W Webb of Pocatello.

Idaho ‘Farm’ Bureau’ Federation Franklin County John W.sWebb Pocatello

Gold and Green Ball at Fairview Wednesday

An evening of good entertainment is planned at the ward Secreaction hall in Fairview on Wednesday evening March 13 at 9 o clock. The event features an 8 floor show sponsored by MS Men Gleaners Scouts and Bee Hive classes and the public is invited to attend.

Eairview Sécreation Hall

Preston Passes Ordinance To Fund Sewer System

The Preston city council approved an ordinance for publication establishing a sewer service charge with monthly rates of 50 cents for homes and 1.00 for businesses, plus 5.00 for certain large users. Non payment may cut water service. projected annual revenue about 4,000 to fund sewer maintenance by May 1.

Preston Eaen

Soil Specialist Coming to Dayton Program

University of Idaho extension agent Dan Roberts and Vance Smith will conduct a soil program at the Dayton church house Monday at 8 p m. Smith will discuss commercial fertilizer in potato production. The Union Pacific film Potatoes Unlimited will be shown. All farmers in the district are invited.

Dan Roberts Vance ‘Smith University of Idaho Dayton,church Smith Union Pacific

Mrs. Nash Killed In Head-On Crash Near Franklin

Mrs. Bartlett Nash died from injuries after a head on collision on Highway 91 near the Cub River junction north of Franklin. Her husband Roy Nash, their daughter Shannon, and others were injured. Julia Brown of Logan suffered facial and leg cuts. Johnson and Parkinson survived with varying injuries. both cars were wrecked.

Franklin Bartlett -Nash Roy’ AY Shnson Preston Johnson Nash Doneys Julia, Brown Logan Utah Budge Hospital Parkinson Johnison Tss Brown Wim: Dursteler City Junius Larson Leo Hawkes Weenie. A Shannon

Rat Control Campaign Set for March 20–22 Countywide

Definite impetus was given to the county rat control program directed by the county agent. The campaign runs March 20 to 22 with municipal cooperation sought. Weston village will buy all rat poison needed by farmers and residents. other governments are asked to provide support. Poison is prepared in two pound packages at Logan. the campaign aligns with ongoing efforts in Cache County Utah for the same goals.

Weston Village Logan Cache County Utah

Boxing card at Molin Hall aims for big rematch

Boxing promoter Osnford stacks Monday night card with Cunningham Hedin grudge rematch and undercard clashes. Injuries force substitutions including Wagner Johnson and Perkins replacement talks to add Mosley Hansen bouts as promoter seeks a new match to fill the slot after a highway crash injuries.

Will Abe Dahford Aiothar Pri el Cunningham Hedin Cunningham Howard Cazier Paul Davini Salt Lake City Ang Pocatello Hié -Bacgar Freston Wes Makin Zour Paul Wagner Jushe Mosley Floyd Hansen Johnson Mass BI Perkins Ec Ae Ivill Osnford

American Food Renovates Store With New Layout

Milo Hobbs, manager, invites patrons to visit the American Food store this week to see the substantial renovations. The interior features a new shelving grid and display counters, with wall shelving replaced by a natural finish, three new checkout areas, and relocated front-end stands. Fruits and vegetables remain at the front. specials in food merchandise are advertised on the page.

Shelven Milo Hobbs

Myrtle Nash obituary note unresolved at press time

Funeral arrangements for Myrtle Nash, killed Wednesday on the Franklin highway, were not announced by relatives. Nash, born September 29, 1895 in Richmond Utah, was survived by her husband Bartlett Nash and three daughters Gwen Gibson Oveta Alder Shannon and son Lyle Nash, plus many siblings and relatives. The body was moved to Richards Mortuary pending arrangements.

Myrtle -Nash Franklin Nash Richmond Utah George Albert Day Christina *Frandsen Day Bartlett Nash Franklin” Ward Relief Society Young Ladies’ Mutual Association Tone Gwen Gibson Oveta Alder Preston Shannon Lyle Wilmington Calif Albert Cove Lillian Wilkes San Francisco Iva Albiston Rich‘mond Adam van Noy McCammon Ralph Layton Glen Compton Bonnie Doney Dorothy Smith Salt Lake City Richards Mortuary

Five Measures Move in Special Boise Session

Governor signs five bills including a provision reallocating slave and county school funds to districts closed for exvictlursl relief. The legislature approved prior bills amid the special session in Boise with measures from Sen. Stewart Geddes and others reaching the governor for action.

Stewart Geddes Boise Ing Monsanar Autaczize Cisis Bureau of Ienehears Sanai Horza

Junior Climber Elects Fianlee to Preston Chamber Officers

The Preston Junior Chamber elects John Webber as president at a post war reorganization meeting at Randall's cafe. Other officers total 67 members include Max Norton first vice president Drex Lewis second vice president and Lyle Shipley secretary treasurer. Directors named are Allen Fisher Dr Leo Hawkes Leo Palmer Phil West and Mel Burrup. Ernest Eberhard outlines civic tasks for youthful county men. Officers and directors plan by law creation and major projects for the year.

John Ue Webber Preston Commierce Randall’s Max, Norton Drex Lewis Towels Ernest Eberhard Stch Ans Amiong

Local Flower Club Formed Plans Meetings and Show

Flower gardeners met at the courthouse Monday to form a local garden club. C A Graff urged interest in delphinium and peony culture and garden history. Officers include Marlow Woodward as president, Mrs W E Crane vice president, Neff Boothe secretary, Dr J C Peterson treasurer. Meetings set for the fourth Monday monthly with a spring show, summer displays, and garden tours. dues fixed at one dollar per member.

C. A. Graff Court House Marlow + Woodward Franklin Neff ‘Boothe Atted

Holstein Breeders Meeting Planned in Franklin County

G C Anderson and C N Vickers announce a Holstein breeders meeting in Franklin County next Tuesday March 12 at 2 p m at the Arthur Moser dairy barn. The session aims to plan county wide activities to promote purebred Holstein cattle including fairs classifications and club projects and invites breeder input.

G. C.anderson C. N.vickers Holstien Fresiar Association ‘of’ America Franklin County Marsh Therthur Moser Dairy Barn

Surprise Entertainment Night at Pr2cion Opera Tidus

A quirky OCR fragment promises an evening of entertainment at Pr2cion’s Opera tidus on Tuesday February 11 with Bis treats and a program billed as Guess What Guess Who featuring surprise acts and zintertainment.

Suris At & P. Sn

Hospital Notes and Birth Announcements Amid Mixed News

Fragmentary clipping lists births and injuries including a baby girl for Mrs. Lorenza Jones and a new son for Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moser. It notes accidents involving Blaine Rawlings and a named person in Treasureton. Other lines mention Marion Jensen and Mrs Clifton, plus several unclear names and places.

Clifton Marion Jensen Auger iGlendale Surgis Rawlings Miri Vand Lorenza Jones

Trustees study bond issuance for West Side district

Trustees of the West Side Independent School District discuss issuing bonds around 235000 dollars to build a new high school in Dayton. Materials shortages and construction timing hinder plans, with a target cost near 300000 dollars and groundwork laid for financing, following a 193 vote of 193 to 2 at a recent election.

West Side Dayton BO ‘Dt Atselt

Sugar Beet Contract Sets Price And Acreage Goals In Idaho County

The 1946 sugar beet contract guarantees $13.50 per ton for average quality beets with 16.2 percent sugar. In Idaho County growers expect $14.00 to $14.75 per ton, yielding about $218 per acre at 15 tons. County production aims to plant 7,600 acres, part of a statewide minimum of 86,000 acres.

Idaho Boise v Valley Snake Yalone Franklin” County

Blooded Stallions for Sireing in Preston County

Stock Blooded Stallions offers four registered sires for service in the county this season. The lineup includes My King Flash from Mexico Missouri via John Hook stables, Gallant Barrymore owned by Dr. Buchanan of Farmington Utah, King McCord the golden stallion and Casium the government thoroughbred, plus Nancy Hylands King noted for producing quality colts. A fifth stallion, Nancy Hylands King, will stand at Clarence Talbot’s north of Preston.

George. Bennett Preston John .Hook Natio Chesnut Gallant Barrymore King Barrymore Dr. Buchanan Farmington Utah Bennett Place King McCord Clarence Talbot Place Nancy Hylands King

Red Cross selects Harold Hawkes as chair for annual drive

Harold Hawkes was named Red Cross chairman for this year, to lead the annual collection. He succeeds the vacancy left by Funk who moved to St George Utah. Hawkes will begin campaigns Thursday with details to follow next week alongside staff members Del Shepherd Dennis Larsen Bob Lundgren and Lewis Christianson who recently returned from military service.

Harold Hawkes Funk Sreaklit St. George Utah Mir Hawkes Wes Jack ‘George

Discharged Navy Pharmacist to Resume Training

Stewart Greaves son of Mr and Mrs C L Greaves has been employed as an assistant in the prescription department. He was discharged from the navy where he served in the dispensary and he had studied two years of pharmacy at the Southern Branch. He will resume pharmacy training next fall.

Stewart Greaves L. Greaves Prescription Navy Southern

Franklin Wool Pool elects officers and sets wool fee

Officers were elected on Saturday afternoon as the Franklin Wool Pool committee named to curb predatory animals. A 5 cent fleece charge was approved to finance the campaign with directors Wayne Evans and Howard Hall elected for two years and Jerry Meek Lew Davis and A G Eames for one year. Commodity Credit will again set the wool price this year and all sheep men are urged to list.

Franklin Davis B.A. Meek Wayne ‘ Evans

Collision near Richmond injures Hampton couple

An accident near Richmond injured Mr and Mrs Orlando Hampton en route to Franken from Smithfield last Wednesday evening. Three Logan youths in a separate incident suffered injuries while attempting to pass a car on the highway.

Mr. and Mirs Orlando Hampton Franken Smithfield Richmond Logan Hampton Bedly Nokic

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