Preston Fire Devastates Downtown in 20 Year High Loss
A major Preston fire Sunday morning caused extensive damage exceeding fifteen thousand dollars with estimates reaching into thousands for the Golden Rule department store and Elks lodge club rooms. Logan Department aided, saving the business block while water damage and smoke ruined much merchandise as insurance decisions loom and repair plans begin.
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First Security
Preston
Golden
Rule Store
Pani Boulette
Bank
Ilks ‘Lodge
Logan Department
Logan
Elks Lodge
Golden Rule Firm
Big Preston Department Store
Russell Humphreys
Score
Golden Rule
Humphreys
Securitorary
Four Hurt When Car Leaves Highway Near Preston
A Utah party of four, Silas Allen 69 Hyrum Charlotte Allen 60 Logan and Victor Allen 64 Hyrum, were hospitalized Tuesday after a 3:50 p.m. tire blowout caused their 1936 Dodge sedan to leave the highway 125 yards, cross a borrow pit and ditch, narrowly missing a pole and trees before stopping in a farmyard. Deputy Ray Fackrell and local officers helped move the injured to an ambulance for hospital care.
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Spersons
Utah
Silas
Allen
Hyrum
Charlotte Allen
Logan
Victor—Allen
Silas‘Allen
Rigby
Ray Fackrell
D. Allred
R.O Ward
Preston Indians Roll to 52-36 Regional Win
The Preston Indians, led by Kermit Herd with 14 points in the first half, defeated Sugar Salem 52-36 to stay in sight of the state tournament. Reed Merrill and Dick Condie added 11 each as the team built a 26-15 halftime margin and pulled away after the third period to seal the regional win.
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Keith ‘Anderson
Preston’ Indians
Sugar- Salem
PoccelliThis
Limkermen
Pocatello-Madison
Pocatello
Kermit
Herd
Rydald
Condie
Geddes
Capt
Reed Merrill
Kermit Herd
Dale
Cless Hinckley
Ehove
Coach Bunkers
Claytor Forsgren
Moire Charters
Joe, Brinkershoff
Reed Emerrill
Preston merchants to host spring open house and prize event
Preston merchants plan a spring open house tomorrow from 7:30 to 9:30 PM showing new stock with no purchase required to enter prizes valued over 250 dollars to be awarded Saturday at 4 PM. Leon Marshall of Dr. Penney’s stores will present a free fashion show from 7 to 9 PM with about 10 models. A later dollar day is being planned for April by a chamber of commerce committee.
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Preston
Leon _Marshall
Dr. C. Penney
merchants'_committee
Chamber’of> Commerce
Death at Roy Smith gravel pit claims Preston man
Mr. Andréasen of Preston died Wednesday at 2 p.m. after a bulldozer he was operating at the Roy Smith gravel pit near Cleveland slid and pinned him at the foot of a ravine. Sheriff Leé Hansen and Coroner Mose Hancey investigated the accident, which occurred as the machine tilted and settled back.
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Denny
Andréasen
Preston
Ieee
Roy Smith
Cleveland
Andreasen
Parley Shaffer
Leé Hansen
Mose Hancey
No Agreement Reached On Canning Crop Prices
Representatives of Franklin county and other Utah counties met Ogden Tuesday with Utah canners to discuss prices for peas tomatoes and corn for processing. No agreement was reached as growers and canners debated terms with Utah State Canning Crops association urging growers to withhold signing until contracts are approved.
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Franklin
Utah
Ogden
Utah State, Canning
Asassociation
Franklin county polio group elects officers at courthouse meeting
The Franklin county polio organization held a meeting at the courthouse with L Dee Belveal Idaho state representative of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis present. Officers elected include Zolioy George Wallace Whit ney vice chairman Mrs Henry Hatch Oxford secretary and Mrs Emma Davis Preston treasurer. The March of Dimes chairman role discussed and county chair Larson was absent due to his father Andrew B Larson's death in Salt Lake City.
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Gaylord
Larson
Preston
Franklin County
Theld
Dee Belveal
Idaho
the National
Foundation For Infantile
Zolioy
George
Wallace
Whitney
Pollo
Preston Indians Turn The Tables In District Final
In a dramatic district final, Preston captain Dick Condie won the coin toss and led a 10-man rotation that produced a 88 35? victory over Pocatello. Coach Bunker’s reshuffled lineup, featuring Geddes Brinkerhoff and Kermit Herd, earned the district title while sparking chagrin in Coach Jensen’s camp. The Indians’ late surge and reserve strength sealed the win and district honors.
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Preston Snvididns
Heay
Way
Masada
Eam Ti
Cbut
Cotant
Pocatello
Preston
Dick Cofidie
Geddes
Brinkerhoff
Kermit Herd
Hinckharters
Kickoff Breakfast Run Opens at Tan This October
A community event begins immediately with an October kickoff breakfast at Tan inviting residents to receive elinations panencs for the drive.
Scout Honor Court in Franklin County Fourth Ward Thursday
A county wide Scout Honor Court for Franklin County Fourth Ward is set for Thursday evening March 18 in the fourth ward chapel. The program opens with a parade of troops led by national colors, followed by pledge, singing, and the presentation of advancements including four Eagle badges. Ralph N. Millar chairs the court of honor and awards are to be given by M. DeWhittle and D. Ariel Nash.
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Franklin
Boy Scouts
Fourth Ward
L. “Vi Merrill
Pye
D. Robinson
Ralph N. Millar
de “Whittle
D. Ariel Nash
Edgley
W. A. Peraeters
Treen or tale Miere High School Band Concert Announcement
Treen or tale Miere High School bands announce a free spring concert in the school auditorium Monday evening. About 30 students will perform with 62 new members noted in the instrumental department as the band uniform campaign proceeds. Junior high musicians will join later for a second spring program.
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Prestonce Ee
Lynn‘ Bright
Gence
Treen
Tale Miere High
Pri
B ‘Olélock
Bright
Strumental
Max Bergquist
Orval C.benson
Devon Chatterton
Araul Christensen
Blain ‘Dunn
Bob Fuller
Don ‘Hampton
Charles ‘Hobbs
Charlene Hobbs
Marvin Hollingsworth
Jerry Howe
Keith Howe
Carl Lamar Jones
Thomas’ Jones
Argin. Kofoed
Ward Maughan
Myrna “Merrill
Chamber of Commerce drives membership drive with high turnout
Homer Johnson reports nearly complete attendance for the opening phase of the drives. The campaign targets dues increases for numerous firms and outlines past board activity and upcoming solicitation plan, with a one week drive to conclude by next Tuesday.
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Homer Johnson
Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Tom‘ Albaugh
John~son
Robinson
Threehamper
Chhosen
Thayne A Taylor Dies after Car Truck Accident
Thayne A Taylor, 34, died Friday afternoon at the local hospital from injuries in a crash two and a half miles west of Downey on Highway 191. He was driving a one and a half ton truck returning from Malad when the vehicle overturned and he fell from the cab. two companions survived.
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Thayne
Alton” Taylor
Downey
Taylor
Truc
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Security Bank
Sugar-Salem Falls
As‘Indians
Preston’ Merchants
Deny Andreasen
Lonebheree
Me Keith “Anderson
County
Thayne A. Taylor
Bunker’s
Preston Indians
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