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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1948

Page

11

Washington Domination Ends Wrestling Bout Early

Buddy Washington defeated Manuel Fingh by knocking him from the ring after a chaotic three rounds on the American Legion card in a high school gym. Fingh, 187 pounds, Spokane, Wash., forced a wrestling style after the first round, while Washington, 131, Pocatello, used speed and ring craft to secure the win.

Manuel Fingh Spokane Wash Buddy Washington Pocatello American Legion Washington Intermountain Fing Fingh Pocate

Fair and Fierce Ring Actions Slow Ferguson Down

The report follows fights where Fair appeared faster, but Ferguson showed resilience. In the third round Ferguson toppled, saved by the bell, then fought back in the fourth though weakened. Saddler impressed with power, Rivers fell in the second, Candia dazzled crowds before Parkinson won the decision, Moore and Burton opened with a slugfest.

Fair Ferguson Benny Saddler Ogden Eddie Rivers Denver Rivers Johnny Candia Garland Frankie Parkinson Candia Parkinson Frankie Moore Robbie Burton Burton

Youth Conference for Two Stakes Sunday Evening

Youth of Oneida and Franklin stakes gather at the Franklin stake house for a 7 30 p m meeting. Reed McEntire and Barbara Dursteler lead with stake officers supervising. Sacred music under Marian Hull and Cleo Thompson. special numbers by Banida quartet and Martha Seeley girls chorus. speakers Richard Merrill Joan Whittle and a special guest. prayers by Melvin Rigby and Juanita Jensen.

Oneida Franklin Stakes Franklin Stake Reed McEntire M-Men Orleida Stake Barbara Dursteler Franklin Stake Gleaner Stake Mutual Phenoi Edgley Karl Cutler Stake Marian B. Hull Cleo B. Thompson Dayton Banida Martha Seeley Richard Merrill Joan Whittle Melvin Rigby Juanita Jensen

Engineer Andy Larson Led Canal Projects in Franklin County

Andrew B. Larson known as Andy Larson, longtime Utah engineer, died in Salt Lake City after a lingering illness at age 75. He oversaw Glendale dam and canal networks plus Twin Lakes project works in Clifton and served as assistant city engineer of Salt Lake City. He graduated from USAC in 1894 and held posts with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and Amalgamated Sugar Co. Survived by a widow Frances and children Mildred Barkley Preston Howard Drew Larson Florence Dunn, with seven grandchildren. Funeral held in Salt Lake City last Friday.

Andrew B. Larson Gaylord Larson Preston Franklin County Salt Lake City Larson Glendale Twin Lakes Clifton W. D. Beers Andy” Larson Levan Nephi University of Utah USAC Logan Utah Idaho U._S bureau of reclamation Bureau Amalgamated Sugar Company of Ogden First Congregational Church Salt Lake el Kalah Florence’ Dunn Fort Collins

Catholic Services Held at St Peter’s Church Preston

Catholic services will be held Sunday morning in Preston at St Peter’s Church beginning at eight o’clock. The brief notice lists the time and location for parishgoers and reflects the standard Sunday observance.

Preston St. Peter’s Church

Knife and Fork Club News Silent Reservations For Lecture

Preston Knife and Fork club secretary Harvey Bickmieré announced reservations for the March meeting must be received by Monday. Jeff Williams of Chickasha Oklahoma will speak on Getting Back to Fundamentals in a dinner described as highly enjoyable, emphasizing traditional American values. Williams, a Texas born lawyer, has traveled 150000 miles in five years and held Rotary leadership roles and aid to prisoners of war in Axis nations.

Preston Knife and Fork Harvey Bickmieré Knife and Fork Club Jeff Williams Chickasha Okla United States Rotary

Lewiston Reader Proves Good Comic at Rotary Event

Phil Bergeson of Lewiston entertained Preston Rotarians at noon Wednesday with comic readings and pantomime. Introduced by Harold Swift, he delighted the club with impersonations including a woman preparing for her bath and a knock at Jimmy Durante.

Lewiston Phil Bergeson Preston Rotarians Harold Swift Bergeson Jimmy Durante

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