Red Cross Drive Heads Named For Franklin County
Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson of Preston is named chairwoman of the annual Red Cross Drive in Franklin County. Richard Hendricks, president of the county chapter, announced the appointment. Eldon Tanner and Robert Acock lead the business district solicitation. Additional ward leaders include Mrs. Sparrow, M Paul Thomas, Mrs. Bernklau, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Larsen, Vincent Owen, Delore Gregory, Alex Swann, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Telford, B. T. Hobbs, Norman Larsen, Mrs. Nungesser, Cluff Kendall, Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Moser, Mrs. Kofoed, and Mrs. Meek. A Weston area chair is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Johnson
Preston
Red Cross
Franklin County
Richard Hendricks
American Red Cross
Eldon Tanner
Robert Acock
Johnson
Raymond Sparrow
M. Paul Thomas
William Bernklau
Fourth Ward
Arlando Larsen
Fifth Ward
Vincent Owen
Seventh Ward
Delore Gregory
Eighth Ward
Alex Swann
Banida Ward
John Jackson
Dayton Ward
Ross Telford
Fairview
B. T. Hobbs
Franklin Ward
Norman Larsen
Mink Creek
R. M. Nungesser
Oneida Station
Cluff Kendall
Oxford-Clifton
LeRoy Perry
Treasureton Ward
Dennis Moser
Whitney Ward
John Kofoed
Winder Ward
Ben Meek
Riverdale
Drive
Weston Area
Preston Indians win State A-2 basketball title
Preston erupts in celebration after the Indians clinch the State A-2 crown with a 3-0 state tournament record. Fans fill the Eastside gym as Coach Ivan Davis is hailed and carried aloft by players after the victory. A Monday rally, a late Sunday pep session, and widespread praise from clergy and officials follow the win.
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Preston Indians
Indians
Grangeville
Eastside
Justeplain
Ivan Davis
Davis
Idaho State University
Pocatello News
Preston Indians win State A-2 title over Grangeville 58-42
The Preston Indians clinched the Idaho State A-2 championship by beating Grangeville 58-42 after a strong fourth quarter surge. The squad finished 25-2, with two losses to Logan and Bear Lake, and featured Paul Read and Bracken Webb on the first team.
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Preston Indians
Grangeville
Preston
Weiser Wolverines
Weiser
Idaho
Indians
Paul Read
Bracken Webb
Burton
Arn Ware Pall Read
Nine Million Bushels Wheat In Price Support Program
Farmers continue using the price support loan program for 1967 crops with 9,059,618 bushels of wheat under loan through January 31, up from 4,782,162 a year earlier. Barley under loan totals 1,900,855 bushels versus 310,184 last year as growers plan reseal of 1967 crops. National figures show 1987 wheat loans exceed 238 million bu and corn loans reach over 347 million bu through January 31, with further extension tips for older and on farm stored crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Gamble
Franklin Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
NFO States Second Meet Held in Preston
A second meeting sponsored by the National Farmers Organization is scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m. in the county courthouse Preston farmer George Eames assists with the county organization. Representatives will present issues and answer questions about the NFO goals and functions. The meeting is open to all farmers and their wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Farmers Organization
Preston
County Court House
George Eames
NFO
Eames
Rocky Mountain Zoo Destroyed by Night Vandalism
A Tuesday night break in at the Rocky Mountain Zoo near Preston Airport left two Mouslan sheep two goats four deer and about 20 ducks and geese killed. Two picnic tables were stolen and a freak horse with curling hooves had to be killed after its hooves were cut and blood vessels severed. Mrs Myron Day reported pens missing hound dogs released and other animals killed in winter incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Day
Little
Rocky Mountain Zoo
Preston
Tas and Rasmussen couples attend land title conference
Mr and Mrs James P Tas of Preston and Mr and Mrs Francis Rasmussen of Soda Springs recently attended the Mid Winter Conference of the American Land Title Association in New Orleans Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Tasso
Preston
Francis Rasmussen
Soda Springs
American Land Title Association
New Orleans
Franklin County Water Board Call Public Meeting
The Franklin County Water Resource board calls a public meeting to discuss business with state Fish and Game officials. It will be held March 20 at 8 p.m. in the Franklin County Courthouse, with George W. Butterworth as waterways chairman urging all interested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Water Resource Board
Fish and Game Department
Franklin County Court House
Bill Re
Rege. Federation
George W. Butterworth
Franklin County Waterways
Idaho Safe Pilot honors local flyer Phil West
Phil West received a 28 year life flying plaque for the best state record during the Idaho Safe Pilot banquet in Pocatello. Chet Moulton presented the award. Franklin county also recognized Gus Mink F Barlow Gilbert Fred Anderson Earl Jensen Marvin Nungesser and Denton Harris with year length commendations. West has logged about 5800 accident free hours, roughly a million miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil West
Idaho
Pocatello
Chet Moulton
Idaho State Department of Aeronautics
Franklin County
Gus Mink
F. Barlow Gilbert
Fred Anderson
Earl Jensen
Marvin Nungesser
Denton Harris
West
Golf Course Owen Nears Open Under Purcell Guidance
The Preston Golf Course will open this weekend under golf pro Gale Purcell at the country club. Purcell says swales are damp and roughs muddy but the course is in excellent shape for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Gale Purcell
Eee
Franklin County Girls Named for Girls State Representatives
Four Franklin County girls were named to represent Preston and West Side high schools at the annual Girls State held June 9 to 15 at Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa. Alternates include Kathleen Nelson, Wendy Winward, Helen Kirkbride, and Jeanette Nash.
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Franklin County
Linda Sant
Kay Stevenson
West. Side High School
Northwest Nazarene College
Nampa
Kathleen Nelson
Spencer Nelson
Preston
Wendy Winward
Thane "Winward
Dayton
Helen Kirkbride
Jim Kirkabride
Kieran
Jeanette Nash
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Seminary
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