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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1959

Page

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County Fish and Game Jamboree At Preston High Gym

The Franklin County Fish and Game Association hosts a jamboree this Saturday night at Preston High School gym. A fish dinner runs from 6 30 to 10 pm with prizes donated by local merchants, games, dancing, booths, and a wildlife film. Tickets cost 1 50 for nonmembers, membership is 1 50.

Franklin County Fish ‘and Game Assa Preston High School Franklin County First Security Bank wildHfe

Guilty Verdict Against Driver in Baxter Fatal Crash

A jury found Max Coburn guilty of negligent homicide for the November 9 collision northwest of Preston that killed Hazel and Donald Baxter. Judge John A. Carver granted a pre sentence investigation before Coburn’s sentencing. bond remains at $5,000. Jurors were Joyce Perry Thayne Harris Lloyd Christensen Lester P Sears Arda Smith and Alden Drury.

Max Coburn Coburn Preston Hazel Donald Baxter

Local Red Cross Reorganizes Chapter Leadership Change

E. A. Jensen was named chairman of the local Red Cross to replace Gus Mink. Howard Johnson becomes vice chairman and Floyd C. Robinson serves as secretary. June Richardson is home service director with Scott B. Dunlop moved to the board as first aid chairman and Gus Mink named first aid chairman.

E. A. Jensen Red Cross Gus Mink Howard Johnson Floyd C. Robinson June Richardson Home Service Scott B. Dunlop First Aid

Ten Local Residents Complete Red Cross First Aid Course

Ten local people completed a Red Cross first aid class and received instructor certificates. Names include Ruth Ann Alder Veda P Baker Virginia Cherrington Sharon Knapp Thomas Poole Willard Porter Margie Knapp Udell Purser Robert Olson Smith and Wayne Wall. Kenneth Cardwell of Salt Lake City instructor for the course.

Red Cross Ruth Ann Alder Veda P. Baker Virginia Cherrington Sharon 3. Knapp Thomas C. Poole Willard D." Porter Margie Knapp Udell C. Purser Robert Olson Smith Wayne M. Wall Kenneth Cardwell Salt Lake City

Downward Trend In Franklin County Shown In Report

Dun and Bradstreet data show 139 manufacturers wholesalers and retailers in Franklin County in January 1959 down from 156 in January 1955. The Reference Book lists only certain business types and may undercount service and real estate firms. The publication covers 50 000 communities with 3 million listings and 60 day updates.

D. 2 Smith Salt Lake City Dun & Bradstreet, Inc Franklin County Dun & . Bradstreet United States Dyn & Bradstreet Preston Credit Reporting Lsted U. S Dun

Dinner Club Dates Meeting Here March 20

The Knife and Fork Dinner Club will host guest speaker Mrs Paul Whitney at the Franklin County Courthouse on March 20. Whitney, a geriatrics authority, author and educator, blends academic insight with engaging delivery and practical experience.

Dinner Club Paul Whitney Franklin County Arwen Larsen Whitney Wisconsin Syracuse University

Community Day Planned At Modern Farm Equipment

Modern Farm Equipment Co hosted a community day with a hamburger and hotdog feed for farmers and families at 1 p.m. on West Oneida street. Displays of Allis Chalmers machinery and door prizes were offered, followed by a courthouse basement tour to view new farm implement developments.

Modern Farm Equipment Co Earl Nelson West Oneida Street Allis- Chalmers

Renowned Trumpeter Rafael Mendez To Play at Local High School

The Prestidhs High School music department will host Rafael Mendez, hailed as the greatest trumpet virtuoso, in a Friday concert at the high school gym. The high school orchestra, directed by Johnning, will accompany him along with the cadet bands. The program, divided into four parts with an intermission, aims to showcase Mendez's legendary status and provide a milestone in local musical endeavors.

Presidh Rafael Mendez Mendez Johnning St. Rafael Papanini Liszt Manning Preston

Police Chief Warns on Loose Dogs Impounding Threat

Preston police chief Bergquist vows final action against licensed dog violations. He says dogs running loose ruin properties and threaten livestock and that dogs without licenses may be shot if not penned at night. Officers will pay 50 cents for each unlicensed dog brought in.

iChief Sergguist Yast Bergquist Preston

Cancer training school set for March 18 at Legion hall

At a cancer committee meeting held last week at Mrs. Mel Reeves home, March 18 was set for the cancer training school. The session will be at the American Legion hall at 1 PM. Everyone is urged to attend. refreshments will be served after the school.

Cancer Committee Mel Reeves American Legion Hall

Idaho dairies set record per cow production in 1958

The Local Testing Association reports in Franklin County Idaho that 30 herds averaged 12 441 pounds of milk and 440 96 pounds of butterfat per cow in 1958, with four herds using pipeline milkers and all herds milked by machines. Ira Kennington presented the annual report at the Franklin County courthouse. Eugene Paskins noted these figures as the highest Association production reported.

Local Testing Association State of Idaho Cae Franken Dalbry Idaho Ira Kennington Franklin County DHIA Eugene Paskins G. c. Anderson Extension Kennington Harry Knapp Merlin T. Whittle Royal G. Wilson Darrell LeFevre Joseph T. Buxton Averars Leland Weeks Asia Soil_ Conservation “Service Emsployes Ousty Cache ‘County Utah George Barrus The Soil , Conservation Service Franklin R Cub River Syater Strawberry Creek Christensen Ranch Franklin Basin

Idaho Sine Die Marks End Of 35th Legislature Session

Boise report says the 35th Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die at 11:50 p m March 9 and will not reconvene unless called by the governor. The Taft Hartley labor bill and a home rule amendment stalled in committees or failed in votes. Governor Smylie fared well overall with about 50 of 75 proposals enacted, while a major reorganizational plan and partisan disputes saw limited action. A new tax plan aimed to raise about 77 million dollars plus 75 million in appropriations, with revenue shortfalls possible.

Boise Taft-Hartley Senate House Robert ©. Smylie Idaho

Grand Ole Opry crowd hoped for a big turnout

Readers report a large Dayton crowd expected for last night’s Grand Ole Opry show with Sherman Webb Don Elewell Gaylord Larson Luther Bogg and others performing. Local letters praise Joan Manning Lyle Shipley and community figures while a soil conservation survey notes snow depth and water content across Utah basins.

Dayton Ward Grand Ole” Opry Rafael Mendez E& All Sher. Webb Don Elewell Gaylord Larson Luther Bogg iRbes Sohn Manning Louis Armstrong Joan Manning John Lyle Shipley

Easter Seal Letters Mailled to Franklin County Residents

Franklin county residents receive Easter Seal appeal letters as the Crippled Children's Society of Idaho begins its annual drive ending on Easter day March 29. Trustee Ww. L. Weber Jr. notes the envelopes include seals and a return envelope to support crippled and handicapped children. Last year contributions aided 707 people across Idaho with disabilities from arthritis to cerebral palsy and heart defects.

Franklin County Crippled Children's Society of Idaho Ww. L. Weber Jr Franklin Idaho Mr. Weber

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