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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1951

Page

9

Studebaker Exec Confident of Victory in Economy Run

Studebaker vice president C K Whittaker outlined high expectations for the 1951 economy run. New V-8 models Commander and Land Cruiser will compete against the frugal Champion as drivers Van Homm Helmberger and Miles Del Como prepare for the 840 mile Grand Canyon run.

Vernon Calif Whittaker Studebaker Commander V-8 Studebakers Will Be Driven By Stanley van Homm of Inglewood Bill Helmberger Hollywood Helmberger Grand Canyon van Horn Heimperger Vic del Como Long Beach

Darn Good Advice for Darning Wool Garments

Guide to skillful mending of small holes for wool garments. Use fabric scraps to imitate weave and prefer lengthwise or crosswise yarns for direction. Darn on the right side, keep stitches tiny and flat, avoid puckering, and finish with steam pressing on the wrong side.

Swan Lake Ward Reunion Set With Dinner and Dance

The Swan Lake ward will hold its annual reunion on March 17 with honored guests William and Nellie Gambles Mary Kay Alma Hadley and Leo Beckstead. Lunch at 1 under Relief society direction with Ira Henderson as chairman precedes a program and an evening dance.

Swan Lake Ward William and Nellie Gambles Mary Kay Alma Hadley Leo Beckstead Relief Society Ira Henderson

Conservation Posters Prize Contest For Idaho Students

Idaho fifth to eighth graders are urged to create conservation posters for Wildlife Week March 18 to 24. Sponsored by Idaho Wildlife Federation and the Department of Fish and Game with local groups, awards total 150 in cash plus 50 prize for first place. Entries due to district chairmen by April 1 and then to Boise by April 15 for state judging.

Idaho State Fish and Game Department Idaho Wildlife Federation Department of Fish and Game Boise Fish and Game Department

Reunion in Treasureton Ward March 9

The Treasureton ward reunion will be held March 9 in the ward chapel. The program starts at 7 p.m. followed by lunch and an evening of dancing. All former members and friends are invited to attend.

Treasureton Ward Ward Chapel

Wallgren Family Guests At Weekend Dinner

Mr and Mrs Arthur Wallgren hosted Rex Wallgren and baby from Ogden and Joy Christensen and daughter from Ida ho Falls. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs DeLore Wallgren.

Arthur Wallgren Rex Wallgren Ogden Joy Christensen Idaho Falls DeLore Wallgren

Social Security Extends to 7500 Idaho Self-Employed

Self-employed Idahoans beginning 1951 will file social security with annual tax returns due by March 15 1952. About 7500 residents newly covered face 2 percent tax on net income over 400 up to 3600. Farmers professionals and many others remain exempt. Only the actual business manager receives credit, possibly the husband or wife.

Parker P. Carver Internal Revenue Idaho Carver

Congratulations to These Parents

A list of births across Utah towns with parents named and baby genders. Preston entries include Milton Head and Noel Davies. other towns feature Reed Jensen Mink Creek Weldon McGregor Allen Lyons Jay Ransom Eliot Arnoldson Clifford Egbert Verdon Talbot Joseph McKnight Glen Cox Daniel Mickelson Jack Bankson Jack Nuffer Garth Oliverson Don Redfield Bryce Draper Lavor Matkins Norman A Ricks Gale Turner Reed Long Lynn Stevenson and more with dates February to March.

Milton Head Preston Noel Davies Reed Jensen Mink Creek Weldon McGregor Cleveland Allen Lyons Treasureton Jay Ransom Eliot Arnoldson Clifford Egbert Verdon Talbot Cove Joseph McKnight Glen Cox Oxford Daniel Mickelson Lago Norman A. Ricks Gale Turner Reed Long Lynn Stevenson Weston

Malad Eliminates Pirates 37-32 In District Tilt

Malad Drag ons defeated West Side Pirates 37 to 32 in the district tournament last Thursday. After a 11 all first half the Dragons pulled away 27-18 in the third quarter, with West Side rallying but falling short. Mc Dermott scored 10 for Malad while Moser, Rasmussen and Helman each added four.

Malad Dragons West Side Pirates Malad Pirates Oneida West Siders McDermott Moser Rasmussen Helman Dollar Henderson Westover

Local Pioneer Residents Honored at College Play

Idaho State College in Pocatello honored Mr and Mrs Fred Hawkes as the oldest Idaho settlers present during the golden jubilee production No More Frontier. ISC student Gene Larsen played Flint Bailey II in the March 1 2 3 performances, part of a pioneer life drama by Talbot Jennings.

Fred Hawkes Idaho State College Pocatello Hawkes Idaho Gene Larsen Preston ISC Flint Bailey Talbot Jennings University of Idaho MGM Studies Hollywood

Preston Girl Debater Competes in National Tourney

Betty Westerberg of Preston joined the University of Idaho varsity debate squad at the three day McMinnville Oregon tournament. About 40 western colleges and 350 students entered with ten Idaho participants in events including extemporaneous speaking after-dinner speeches interpretive reading impromptu speaking oratory acting and interviewing.

Betty Westerberg Preston McMinnville Ore University of Idaho

Trapping Season Opens March 15 in Several Counties

Musk rat trapping season begins March 15 and runs to March 31 in Franklin Oneida Power and Bannock counties. Traps may not be set before noon opening day and any traps found earlier face prosecution. Trappers new to the season should request trap registration and branding from the Department of Fish and Game in Boise before opening.

Franklin Oneida Power Bannock Dean Davis Mr. Davis

Rotarians Hear Talk On Life in Finland

Calvin Funk a Utah 4-H foreign exchange student spoke to Rotarians about experiences in Finland using colored slides. He spent several months there as Utah’s international student exchange winner and has addressed about 11,000 people in Utah since returning. His expenses were funded by Lions clubs across Utah.

Rotarians Calvin Funk Utah Finland

4-H Pheasant Program To Continue In Idaho

The Idaho fish and game department will continue the 4-H pheasant chick program with Dean Davis stating the operation will be similar to last year. The department provides day old chicks, holds them eight to ten weeks, then sells them back for one dollar each. Davis cautions applicants to have adequate facilities and notes County Agent Daniel Roberts or Davis can provide more information.

Idaho Fish and Game Department Dean Davis Mr. Davis Daniel Roberts

Marketing Group Leaders Named for Next Year

Marketing Group continues from page 1 with County Agent Daniel Roberts as secretary and Orlando Rasmussen as vice chairman. Wade C. Wells former extension swine specialist of Boise and Owen Sessions of Idaho are involved.

Daniel Roberts Orlando Rasmussen Wade C. Wells Boise Owen Sessions Idaho

Idaho Swine Producers Hold Annual Meeting Highlights

Falls and Franklin county groups attended the Idaho Swine Producers association annual meeting. Mr Sessions invited Franklin county to affiliate with the Idaho swine producers for betterment of the industry in Idaho. He noted Idaho is among western states producing more hogs than used locally. The organization aims to improve the swine grower’s general situation.

Great Comeback Stuns Inches From Feathered Victory

Preston opened with a 23-15 burst but the Panthers rallied to pull even 23-23 at halftime and 25-25 after the third. Fulton led with 12 points while Charles had seven, Davis six, Shaffer Keller four each and Condie one.

Preston Panthers Fulton Charles Davis Shaffer Keller Condie

Conservation Day Focuses on Farm Plans and Drainage

Conservation Day reports farm plans for 75 farms covering 9 444 acres with crop residue management to reduce erosion. It lists farm drains across 548 acres plus group drainage projects 1 981 acres land leveling 1 281 acres and new irrigation systems developed 679 acres.

Ira Clark

Irrigation Practices Spread Across 518 Acres

Proven irrigation methods applied to 518 acres include overnight storage ponds and small reservoirs. Three facilities support water management.

District nominees named for upcoming election race

The text lists candidates from three districts including Fish with the Game Group and Lynn Longstroth in one district. Merl Workman and Lloyd Forsgren are named from another district, while Hugh Geddes Gus Simmons and Glen Cox are the nominees from the third district.

For Sale Three Acre Irrigated Land Near School and Church

Quick sale advertised for three acre irrigated land with a new partially finished home on a highway near a school and church. Contact LaWayne Barrington or call 091-34 for details. Also listed is a Smith Corona silent portable typewriter, slightly used, with contact Dennis Thompson in Weston.

LaWayne Barrington Smith-Corona Dennis Thompson Weston

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