Planting Outlook Bright As Early Season Nears In County
Franklin county pledges an extensive 1943 planting program with beets peas and beans. Beets will use sheared seed with contracts between 11.25 and 11.50 per ton, while factory seed work expands acreage and labor from Western camps to boost harvest. Civic leaders back bold actions to ensure full planting and labor, including possible community closures if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Tom Heath
Franklin County Sugar Company
Ivan "Geary
California
Franklin
Tabor
Geary
Jared Lewis
Sugar
Kansas City
Business and Professional Women Meet at Maughan Home
The Business and Professional Women group gathered last Thursday at Mrs. Howard J. Maughan’s home. Mrs. Nellie Klinge gave an informative talk on paintings and modern art. Light refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard J. Maughan
Nellie’ Klinge
Lo Pine Camp Holds Pioneer Meeting
The Lo Pine camp of the Daughters of the Pioneers met at Mrs. Lillie Benson's home last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Condte presented the lesson on Playgrounds of the Pioneers and Miss Coy Christiansen sang two solos with DeWitt Swainston on piano. Mrs. Jennie Weaver presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Pioneers
Lillie Benson
Mary ‘Condte
Pioneers
LaVinia Cutler
Ihre
Mary Perry
Coy Christensen
DeWitt Swainston
Jennie Weaver
Progress Cited at Association Meet
Franklin county and Twin Lakes National Farm Loan associations reported strong 1942 progress at the annual meeting in the Fourth Ward meeting house. Fifty land bank loans were paid in full, delinquents halved, real estate held by the bank was liquidated, and over $60,000 was set aside for future payments. The group sold $3,000 in United States War Bonds in the last quarter. Board members Leonard Nelson and Levi Bodily were re-elected. P. G. Whitehead as president and Mahonry Larsen as vice president were chosen for new terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Twin Lakes National Farm Loan Associations
Federal Land Bank of Spokane
Warr
Fourth Ward
Franklin County Association
Leonard Nelson
Mink Creek
Levi Bodily
Fairview
Franklin County Board of Directors
P. G. Whitehead
Mahonry Larsen
Legion Observes 24th Birthday Anniversary
The American Legion marks its twenty fourth birthday with nationwide programs scheduled Monday March 15 from 1 30 to 2 00 pm MST and 12 30 to 1 00 pm PWT on Mutual Network from New York. Nearby Mutual station is KLO Ogden. Preston Post and the Auxiliary plan a Monday program though details were unfinished at press time.
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American Legion
Mutual
New York
KLO
Ogden
Preston Post
Auxiliary
Corey Hanks Addresses Preston Rotary Club
Corey Hanks, known for his achievements despite blindness and no hands, spoke to the Preston Rotary Club on Wednesday. He described extensive travels across the United States and overseas and urged Americans to effort in the current world crisis. Sgt. Sam Evans spoke of the air corps at Buckley Field, Denver, and Cleo Swenson was congratulated on his forty eighth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corey Hanks
Preston
Air Corps
Buckley Field
Denver
Cleo
Swenson
Eye Sight Project Praised To Lions By Noted Character
Preston Lions heard the eye sight work praised by H C Hanks of Heber Utah at the Franklin cafe luncheon. Lester Lowe showed pictures from the Stin Valley convention while Dr David Cutler presided Ezra Foss led music Leona Britenbeker performed accordion pieces and the club received praise for February band drive details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Lions Club
H.C Hanks
Heber
Utah
Franklin Cafe
Lester Lowe
The
Franklin Lions
Stin Valley
David Cutler
Ezra Foss
Leona Britenbeker
Farm Bureau Meeting Called For March 20
Franklin county plans a county wide meeting of all agricultural people to organize a Farm Bureau. Sponsored by Preston Chamber of Commerce the event starts at 2 p m on March 20 with representatives from state and possibly national Farm Bureau expected.
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Franklin County
Counhotse
Farm Bureau
Preston Chamber of Commerce
National Farm Bureau
All Sunday Services Honor Nation's Sons
Sunday evening meetings across wards of the Relief Society honored enlisted men and families. Housed in national colors, uniformed boys on furlough were feted, with carnations for parents. Ward counts show 58, 52, 35, 70, 15, and 19 service members in respective wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Society
James B. McQueen
Preston Melodians
April Call Will Take No Men
A county selective service update states no April call will be made. Fifteen men from the March quota will depart March 15 for Pocatello, return March 16, then proceed to Ft Douglas March 24 for induction. Reclassifications place married men with dependents in three groups 3-A4 and 30 for agricultural cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norm Steele
County Selective Service
Pocatello
Ft. Douglas
Steele
Homer Johnson
New Flag Unfurls Over Franklin County Courthouse
A large wool flag was hoisted Tuesday at the Franklin County courthouse, replacing a worn banner. Spectators noted its size and color, hoping it will outlast prior flags that wore out last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Court House
The
Republic
Rexburg Bank Names Lloyd Hogge Manager
Lloyd J. Hogge, previously assistant manager at the Preston First Security Bank, is named manager of the Rexburg branch. His career includes Federal Reserve service, Ashton Bank leadership, and a long tenure with First Security Trust in Salt Lake City. He and his wife have been active in Preston civic circles and plan to move to Rexburg this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd J. Hogge
Rexburg
First Security Bank of Idaho
Preston
Salt Lake City
First Security Trust Company
First Security Trust Company of
Salt Lake
Lloyd
Wool Growers Convene Saturday in Franklin County
The Franklin County Wool Growers hold their annual meeting Saturday March 13 at 3 15 p m in the County Court House courtroom. President Howard Hall calls the meeting to elect directors and discuss wool production and marketing issues. County agent Wm Craner has secured a three reel sound movie showing wool from range to finished fabric. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Wood Pool
County Court House
Howard Hall
Wm. Craner
Primary Officers Hold Evening Meeting
Mrs Genevieve Hawkes entertained the Second ward officers of the Primary association last Monday evening. After a short business meeting the time was spent in a social way. Mrs Betty Jean Van Noy received a birthday handkerchief. Light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Hawkes
Betty Jean van Noy
County Plans Over the Top Red Cross Parade March 27
Merchants committee of the Preston Chamber of Commerce organizes an over the top parade March 27 to close the Red Cross War Fund and Membership drive. County groups, schools, scouts and bands will participate as communities rally for Red Cross support.
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Red Cross
Red Cross War Fund
Merchants’ Committee
Preston Chamber of Commerce
County War Fund
Paul Lines
Preston
Franklin
War Fund
Bernice Parkinson
Indians Defend Championship At Blackfoot Tourney
Preston Indians enter District Five Class A sub district at Blackfoot as defending champions after last year’s title. They have 10 wins in 18 games and open with Malad. Coach Joe Johnson notes two 1942 lettermen lost to the navy, leaving Wil mar Condie as the lone returner while captain Fay C. Johnson Tsang Rogers Alan Pickett Ralph Kollet Jack Swainston Conrad Garrett and Garth Eames join the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Preston Indians
Blackfoot
Indians
Johnson
Navy
Richard Carlson
Sydney Garrett
University of Idaho
Wilmar Condie
Fay C. Johnson
Tsang Rogers
Alan Pickett
Ralph, Kollet
Jack Swainston
Conrad Garrett
Garth Eames
Mail Dispatch Is Topic of Meeting
H L McKinnell chief clerk of the Railway Mail Service met with Preston chamber of commerce mail committeemen and Franklin representatives to discuss efficient county mail distribution. The issue hinges on Union Pacific suspending passenger service from Cache Junction after March 20 and the possibility of regular daily messenger service and extended Preston Route carrier 1 patches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. McKinnell
Railway Mail Service
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Franklin
Union Pacific
Cache Junction
Frankline
Preston
Morning Mail
Valley
Pauline Nelson Named Manager of Grand and Isis Theatres
Pauline Nelson, longtime Preston resident and former assistant manager, becomes manager of the Grand and Isis Theatres. She is the only woman manager in the Intermountain Theatre group, replacing Aaron Gardner. The Grand will change programs Sundays Wednesdays Fridays, while the Isis emphasizes family fare Saturdays and Sundays. Nelson touts a strong upcoming lineup including Star Spangled Rhythm and Yankee Doodle Dandy, with Life Begins At 8:30 and Flying Fortress also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline. Nelson
Grand
Isis
Preston
Intermountain Theatre
Jack D. Braunagel
Nelson
Afelong
Aaron Gardner
Missouri
James Cesney
New Feminine Theatre
Preston City Election Set for April 27
Filing deadline is April 13 for Preston’s biennial election with March 26 opening day. Incumbent Mayor Cliff Forsgren will not seek re election. Candidates mentioned include I B Gibson Edwin Crockett Bill McCune Griff Warr Ralph Strub and others may surface before filing ends. City offices beyond mayor and council are appointive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Forsgren
Cliff Forsgren
Roy Greaves
Lillie Benson
I. B. Gibson
Edwin Crockett
Bill McCune
GrUff Warr
Ralph Strub
Thomas Robinson Buried Tuesday in Richmond Cemetery
Funeral services conducted in the Third ward chapel for Thomas Ariola Robinson with Bishop Alfred Kerns directing. Interment followed at Richmond cemetery under Hendrick's mortuary. Robinson, born Sept 30 1880 in Richmond Utah, died Saturday after a nine month illness. survived by widow Nettie and four sons plus a daughter, with deep ties to Downey and Preston communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ariola
Robinson You
Third Ward
Alfred ’Kerns
Biven
Heber Winn
Geo. ‘F. Hyde
Downey
Howard Hall
Wm. Hawkes
Phenoi Egley
Father
Lyle Shipley
Elda Carlson
G. L.tanner
Dorothy Tanner
Jos
Richmond Cemetery
Hendrick
Robinson
Preston
Richmond
Utah
Franklin Gregerson
Elia Griffin Robinson
Arnold Lynn Robinson
Rex J. Robinson
Thomas R. Robinson
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Calif
Errol Wayne ‘Robinson
U. S. Naval Academy
Dr Mortin Cutler Assigned to Overseas Post
Word reached relatives in Preston that Dr Morton Cutler formerly stationed at Seattle Washington has sailed overseas for duty. Cutler is a lieutenant senior grade and has been working at a naval base hospital in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Morton Cutler
Seattle
Washington
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LO Pine Camp
Pioneer
Legion
Preston Rotary Club
Lions
Lloyd Hogge
Rexburg Bank
Mr. Parkinson
Oneida Station
Dixie Godfrey
Weston
Gee, NeHugh
Weston High School
Red Cross Fund
Clifton
Byron JE. Winward
Pauline Nelson
J. C. Forsgren
Wayne Evans
James Hoggan
George Stahger
S. P. Packer
Thomas Robinson
Tumber Enterprises
Nettie Johnson
Logan
DR. Mortin Cutler
Overseas Post
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