Merchants Plan Big Spring Opening In Preston
Preston merchants join with the chamber of commerce for a spring opening Saturday March 18. Shops will decorate windows with Easter bonnet and seasonal displays and offer prizes. The merchants committee includes Roy Peterson and others who urge patrons to watch storefronts for details and participate in the event.
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Preston
Merchants
Chamber of Commerce, Merchants Committee
Roy Peterson
D. Robinson
Dick Wianion
al ‘Lasche
Don Ee
Ariel Neeley
G. Carlson
Ai Jensen
Orson Batizh
Cian Ian Tanger
Blanche Hollingworth
Gitts
Maireh
Ae Ek Saatte W
Wtare Bt
Gine’ Ak Stee
Godfrey Hardware Announces Frigidaire Line and Name Change
Godfrey Hardware and Electric, now known as Godfrey Hardware, plans a special showing of Frigidaire appliances Friday and Saturday. Harold Hansen, former partner, sold his interests and moved to Blackfoot. The remodeled building at 57 North State features new display counters and extended floor space. W. G. Godfrey joins as partner as the firm becomes Frigidaire dealer with refrigerators freezers ranges washers and more on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Hardware & Electric
Godfrey
Harold Hansen
Blackfoot
Arts
North State
W. G. Godfrey
Glenn
Census crew chief attends six day training in Pocatello
Mrs. Roland Sharpe, Franklin county census crew chief, travels to Pocatello for a six day training school announced by Weller Rowell. She will return to Preston to begin a four day enumerator training for Franklin county starting March 27. Interviewing Franklin county applicants who passed the census exam was held in Preston Tuesday with Mrs Sharpe and Supervisor Rowell assisting.
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Roland Sharpe
Franklin County
Pocatello
Weller Rowell
Sharpe
Idaho
Preston
Little Theatre Presents Antigone At Preston High
The Little Theatre Group of USAC Logan brings its successful production Antigone to Preston High School auditorium this Friday night at 8 15. Sponsored by PTA groups, the event will feature a synopsis by Preston High School English teachers before curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre Group
Dramatic Eat
USAC
Logan
Preston
PTA
Preston High School
Little Theatre
Local Committee Formed to Aid Census Effort
Weller Rowell, supervisor for the Pocatello district, announced plans to form a local committee to aid the upcoming April census. The group will include business, newspaper and radio representatives, municipal and school officials, labor and women’s organizations, and professionals to support public relations and ensure accurate local counting. The committee will promote cooperation between citizens and enumerators making house to house rounds in April.
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Weller Rowell
Pocatello
Rowell
United States
Indians Bring Fifth District Trophy Home After Five Wins
Preston Indians won the fifth district championship by going 5–0 in the tournament. They defeated Blackfoot 32–29 and Downey 36–20 before a 41–35 finals win over Pocatello Bannocks. Fulton led with 16 points while Dick Smith scored eight and Merrill added 10 in the title game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Indians
Blackfoot Broncos
Dowsey Bulldogs
Pocatello Bannocks
Indians
Blackfoot
Hfeld
Evan Sorenson
Downey Bulldogs
Downey Filt
Bart Merrill
Heckors
Scrappy
Little Clyde ‘Charés
Ton
Woodward
Peterson
National Club Week Planned by Franklin County 4-H Groups
Mrs. Barbara Meek of Riverdale, chairwoman of the Franklin County 4-H club committee, announced plans for National 4-H Club Week. Activities include the annual Franklin County 4-H leaders meeting to reorganize the committee and plan the 1950 season, with about 500 boys and girls expected to participate in state and national contests.
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Barbara Meek
Riverdale
Franklin County
Fra County
Poning
Gard
Gram
Holding. Eee
Ao Cape
Bear Lake
Holdiing B
Avid
Gladiolus Growers Meet In Courthouse Room
Persons interested in growing gladioli are invited to a meeting in the courthouse recreation room Saturday at 3 p.m. Bonneville Gladiolus Society members will discuss varieties sources of supply planting procedures culture and use. J Neff Boothe president says interest was evident at the county fair last fall and will assist newcomers with growing this flower. Alfred Kern and Mrs Georgia Carver assist Boothe.
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Courthouse
Bonneville Gladiolus Society
J. Neff Boothe
Boothe
Alfred Kern
Georgia Carver
Franklin Lions Club basketball tournament crowns winners
The Franklin Lions Club sponsored a three night tournament with teams chosen by Lions clubs. Results show Franklin winning the final against Preston 22 to 19, Cornish taking third after beating Thatcher 27 to 31, and Smithfield earning the consolation prize 22 to 16 over Mendon. Prizes totaled 185 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Lions Club
Franklin Erebaneitinn
Lions
Trenton
Preston
Smithfield
Thatcher
Mendon
Franklin
Downey
Cornish
Thater
Three Charter Members Recall Preston Rotary Origins
Preston Rotary members Harley Greaves, Thomas Boyle and Dr S S Evans spoke on the club’s early days at its weekly meeting. The Preston club organized in 1923, 27 years earlier, with Greaves and Evans still members while Boyle left about two decades ago. Kenneth Cutler provided a piano solo.
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Rotary
Preston Club
Harley Greaves
Thomas Boyle
S&s. S. Evans
Greaves
Dr. Evans
Preston
Boyle
Kenneth Cutler
Newly appointed Merrill Leads Preon branch of First Security Bank
D. Godolin Merrill named manager of the Preon Idaho branch to oversee Timeway's Retee 20 years in banking. Merrill began at the branch, graduated from Preston Agricultural College in 1939, joined US Army in 1939, served in Pacific theater, Hawaii, and Marianas, returning after the war to complete studies. He married Barhk ernity and has three children Deanna Lynn, Stuart Cardon, and Mauria Rae, with a birthday noted Feb 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preon
First Security Bank ‘of
Idaho
Merrill
Guts
Agricul College
Preston Th School
Usag Sin Iece Lan
Siem Alpha Epsilon
National Guard
San Luis
Otispo
Calif
Pacific Theater of Operations
Hawaiian ‘Department
Hawaii
Marshals
Marianas Islands
Barhkernity
Who's Who In
Winder Ward Reunion Scheduled for Saturday
Members of the Winder ward prepare for the annual reunion set for this Saturday. Dinner is at noon at the Winder school house followed by a program at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by the MIA and bishopric with invitations to former ward members.
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Winder Ward
Winder School
Bishopric
PMA Schedules Meeting for Franklin Farmers
The production marketing administration asks farmers to attend a meeting on Wednesday March 15 at 1 30 p m in the courthouse. The session will discuss matters under the 1950 agricultural conservation program and aims to inform participants.
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PMA
Franklin County Production-Marketing Administration
Colleen Alder Receives 100 Dollar Dairy Club Scholarship
Colleen Alder daughter of Alfred J. Alder of Preston wins a 100 dollar Carl Raymond scholarship for outstanding 4 H dairy club work. County Agent Daniel Roberts notes her five years of club activity including projects in dairy, clothing, health and a Franklin County dairy award. The Union Pacific Railroad Company sponsored the scholarship.
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Colleen Alder
Alfred J. Alder
Preston
Carl Raymond Ray
Adaho
Daniel Roberts
Duel Ware
Ren
Eqalsleon
Couty
Priesthood Committee To Sponsor Fun Fest In Franklin Stake
The Franklin stake Aaronic priesthood committee sponsors a fun fest this Saturday at 8 p.m. in the stake house. A vaudeville show will be presented and refreshments served. Lee A. Palmer of the Salt Lake City presiding bishopric will attend. All Aaronic priesthood age youths and leaders are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Stake Aaronic Priesthood Committee
Franklin
Salt Lake City
Lee A. Palmer
Cancer Society meeting slated to outline 1950 drive
The Franklin County meeting at the county courthouse from 2 30 pm to 4 30 pm features Dr Leo Hawkes on The Family Doctor and County Commissioner D Ariel Nash on How the County Commissioners Work With the Cancer Society Dr David R Cutlers What Benefits We Receive From Our Donations and Mrs George Schoper on A B Cs of Cancer Why I Care Two films What is Cancer and To Save These Lives will be shown Franklin County commander Mrs Russell Crockett urges all chairmen and workers to attend to receive final instructions and outline of the drive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kainine Rhodl
Massaderian
Leo ¥. Hawkes
D. Ariel Nash
Cancer Society
David R. Cutler
Kropi
George Schoper
Christmas Seals Raise 837 47 For County Tuberculosis Work
Mrs. Frank Jones, star sale chairman of the Franklin County Anti-Tuberculosis association, announced final results showing $5,800 pledged by county groups in Idaho. Funds will buy equipment including a unit and camera for about $28,000, financed by Christmas seals sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jones
Franklin County Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Idaho
Thas
Ee Eee
Ims
Big PTA Jamboree Set for Saturday Night
Eastside Parent-Teacher Association hosts a jamboree Saturday evening in the high school gymnasium starting at 8. Activities include display booths floor show refreshments and dancing with Mrs Wally Fisher as general chairman and Mrs B Allen assisting.
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Eastside
Parent-Teachers Association
Wally Fisher
B. Allen
Idaho State Coach Addresses Preston Lions Club
Idaho State College coach John Vesser spoke at the Preston Lions Club, praising Idaho schools and urging students to stay in state for college and athletics. He noted ISU’s growth with new departments benefiting southern Idaho, and a student trio with a quartet performed.
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Idaho
Lions Club
John Vesser
Idaho State College
Pocatello
Preston Lions Club
Idaho State
DéAnna Edwards
Treasureton Ward Reunion to Be Held Friday Evening
Treasureton ward invites former members to a reunion Friday evening at the ward chabel. A dinner will be served and followed by a program.
Applications Sought For Franklin County Mother Contest
Mrs. Benjamin Meek of Riverdale will chair Franklin County to select a county mother for the 1950 Idaho mother contest. Applications are being collected. judging of candidates will be in Pocatello on March 25 with judges including Mrs. Frank Gilbert of Preston and others from Idaho State College Rexburg Vaughn and Boise.
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Benjamin Meek
Riverdale
Franklin County
Idaho
Ats Ae
Iss Beling Sapo
Pocatello
Frank Gilbert
Preston
Carl’ McIntosh
Ste. Ro
Aot
Idaho State College
Ert Wooley
Rexburg
Jana Genteoo
Vaughn
Boise
Daha
Meek
Linrose District School Issue Up for Local Vote
Linrose patrons rejected a proposed agreement at a Monday meeting with West Side trustees. The plan would have moved Linrose pupils to Preston schools, but double seen opposition left the proposal unsigned. Currently 51 Linrose students attend Preston, with transportation and tuition costs unresolved.
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West Side
Linrose
Preston
Idaho Mayors Call for Revenue Reform and City Bonds
Idaho Municipal League leaders meeting in Boise urged capping real estate taxes as city funding hits a limit. They backed revenue bond amendments for water and sewage projects, proposed four year mayor terms, appointed city clerks, and a Boise May 12 meeting to draft a legislative program. An intensified campaign to educate non residents about city revenue measures was announced.
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The
Idaho Municipal League
Boise
Ernest ‘Eberhard, Jr
Preston
Eberhard
University of Idaho
Municipal Bureau of Research
Hague
Indians Leave Monday for Boise State Tourney Opener
Preston Indians, Idaho’s fifth district champions, head to Boise for the state tournament with Nampa as their first opponent. Led by coach Evan Sorenson, the veterans hope to upset the tough Nampa squad, which has won 25 straight and is hailed as one of the league’s best. Two locals earned all star honors, Bob Fulton and Bart Merrill, with teammates Horrocks and Collins also cited.
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Boise
Nampa
Idaho
Evan Sorenson
Nampa Bulldogs
Rentito Losal
Tndigas
Sorenson
Quintet
Pocatello
Indians
Bob Fulton
Bart Merrill
Horrocks
Collins
Richards
Blackfoot
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Set Ae ‘Ie
Godfrey Hardware
Frigidaire
Dick Smith
Fulton
Smith
Charles
Bannocks
Darrell Woodward
Bart.Merrill
Cutler
Egbert
Peterman
Advancment
Priesthood
Treasureton
TolHold
Preston Glassés
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