Red Cross urged to continue aid to Idaho servicemen
Governor Smylie emphasizes Red Cross service to armed forces and families in Idaho. Field directors and 45 Idaho chapters assist service members with counseling emergency communications and financial aid. In the last fiscal year Red Cross workers aided 2495 cases and provided loans and grants totaling 749149.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toaino
Robert. E
Smy- He. Hepa
Red Cross
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Cross Joy Zis
Cof
Idaho
Ithe
Mountain
Air “Force
Rand
Training At California Camp For U S Air Force Recruits
Brasilia and Salt Lake City youths join basic training at California air base. Recruits Rand Myl and Deaton from West Side High Day ton graduate prior enlistment. Six weeks cut from basic training. 75 percent of entrants move to technical or administrative schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brasilia
Cgi County
Parks ‘Air Force ‘Base
Calitvit
George Mylrode
Franklin
Jarvis
Merrill Denton
Weston
California
Dali
Air ‘Force Technical
Air ‘Force
Salt Lake City
Mylrole
Deaton
West ‘Side High
Dayton
Jair Fores
United
County hosts W eed Control School for farmers and ranchers
Franklin County holds a day school on noxious weeds at the basement of Franklin Court for all persons wishing to do custom spray work. Farmers who own their own equipment and watermasters, range riders and others may attend. Subjects include identification of noxious weeds, sprayer calibration, licenses and insurance, and chemical application rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ot Ste
Franklin
Ccourt- Theed
Idaho
Local Ferguson Go Places contest offers free vacations
Local Ferguson division of Peterson Tractor announces Go Places with Ferguson giving five winners and their spouses free vacations. Entrants need only visit Preston to pick up an entry ticket and mail it to Racine. no purchase required and all have an equal chance to win. Prizes include trips to London and Paris, Hawaii, Caribbean, Texas, and a Waldorf weekend in New York City.
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Vinis “Burton
Indicager
Peterson Tractor’ Service
Ferguson
Sig
Burton
Preston
Racine
London
Paris
Hawaii
Coes
Waldorf
New York City
Fielp
Autos Collide on Franklin Street Intersection
Two automobiles collide near the top of a hill crest at the Franklin U S 915 intersection on a Sunday evening about 11 30. A 1951 model driven by Bruce Alden Brown 22 of Richmond Utah and a 1949 model driven by Ernest Youssi 8 of Preston were involved. Brown sustained facial bruises and was treated and released. Brown’s car was said to be traveling at an excessive speed. Police reported the accident is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. 915
Franklin
Gallunday
Bruce Alden ‘Brown
Richmond
Ernest Youssi
Preston
Pesca
Morris R
Hill
Florence Goodwin
Youssi
Sadie Hawkins Dance Friday at West Side Gym
The Sadie Hawkins dance is set for Friday at 8 30 p m in the West Side gym. Sponsored by pep club and letterman presidents Gayle Kendall and Sheldon Hawkins, the event features Dogpatch décor and a costume invitation for girls to bring a boy to the leap year affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie’ “Hawkins
Pep
Lubi
Letterman
Gayle
Sheldon ‘Kendal
West Hawkins
Daisy Maé
Lil Abner
Rebecca ‘Reeder
Jerry Johnson
Levis
Attair
Young Farm Award Winner Keith Johnson Of Jerome County
Keith Johnson a former Jerome County resident and World War II veteran is honored as outstanding young farmer for 1955. He runs a 320 acre Hunt irrigation project east of Jerome, developing rocky sagebrush land into a productive farm with five sump pumps, head ditches, underground drainage, and crops plus Poland China hogs dairy and beef cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Aiawar
Ake
Jerome
Young
Keith
Johnison
Ater
Yehirning
Winmer
Hunt
Johnson
Poland
Prestén FFA Honors National VP At Oneida Banquet
The Preston FFA chapter plans a Oneida stakehouse banquet Wednesday May 21 with Lynn Looshi Ashton native and American farmer degree holder as keynote rain speaker. The event honors the chapter and dads as annual program includes leadership remarks and committee roles with Gale Moser as toastmaster.
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REA
FFA
Lynn
Looshi
Ashtoni
Oneida
Mitch
Preston
Humbers
Tes Rice
Boye
Banqiet
John Palmer
Elmer -Palmér
Winn
Paul
Bennett
Gale i Moser
Polio Drive Praises Idaho Support and National Foundation
A letter from Howard Alexander of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis compliments the Preston Citizen for aiding a successful March of Dimes drive in Idaho. He thanks readers for public information and pledges ongoing support to polio victims as the campaign nears its goal with promises of medical care and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard ‘Alexander
Idaho
The
National
Foundation
Preston
Alexander
National Foundation
National’ Foundation
Potato Growers Meet in Franklin County on Monday
Franklin county potato growers will hold their annual meeting next Monday at 2 p.m. in the basement of the Franklin county courthouse. Idaho potato specialist Jimmie G. Gregory from the University of Idaho will report on the current market outlook for the rest of 1955 and the 1956 season and discuss certified seed supply with color pictures showing potato diseases. Kenneth Oliverson, Whitnay, will chair. a fertilizer film by Hyrum G. Johnson and crop rotation discussion by Daniel Roberts will follow.
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Franklin County
Jimmie G. Gregory
Idaho
University of Idaho
Gregory
Kenneth “Oliverson
Whitney
Hyrum G. Johnson
Franklini
Daniel Roberts
Woman Injured in Car Crash at U S 91 Intersection
Mrs Rufus Bettie Long of Mapleton suffered serious injuries in a Saturday afternoon accident at the U S 91 intersection with Cub River Road. Passengers in the Pierce car were Grant Myrl Virgene and Garth, all released.
Dayton Gym hosts Franklin County invitational basketball tournament
The Franklin County invitational basketball tournament opens Saturday at Dayton High School gym with eight teams. Pairings list Dayton vs Clifton at 6 30 pm Weston vs Bill’s, Thatcher vs Newton, and later matchups to follow. Fund donations support Dayton ward building project.
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Kz "Franklinscounty
Dayton
Ward
Sflor
Clifton
Banidas
Weston
Bill
Thatcher
Newton
Kere
Scout Training Event Boosts Local Scouting Units
Leaders from Oneida and Franklin stakes join LDS wards for a district program organized to enhance scouting skills and movement philosophy. Robert Perin, national training maestro, returns to instruct at Logan tabernacle with a cup scout skill session Saturday afternoon, followed by fellowship and refreshments.
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Nessida
Ofthe
Ah Universg Ms
ciMondai
Scout Eontdee
Thale -Ad
LDS
Oneida
Franklin
Robert Perin
Perin
Taber
Pam Bureau Meeting Held At Cowrih House
The monthly Farm Bureau meeting at Cowrih House was presided by Gilbert with Gaylord Larson conducting. Harold Redford introduced new general agent Elmo C. Petersen and secretary office manager Mrs Nephi B. Chase, while Ariel Hawkes spoke on bills affecting Farm Bureau before Congress. Myron Merrill reported on commodities and the need for organization. Alma Choules announced a meeting this month on Bang’s disease. County Agent Dan Roberts contributed information and Hyrum Johnson showed films. A special women’s meeting with Ada Bailey in charge and reports from McCammon were given.
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Gilbert
Gaylord
Larson
Harold Redford
Elmo, C. Pétersen
Nephi
B. Chase
Redford
Ariel ‘Hawkes
Na‘tional
Farm’ Bureau
Congress
Myron *Merrill
Farm Bureau
Alma Choules
Dan Roberts
Hyrum +Johnson
Avas
Hela
Ada Bailey
Special Department
Mecias J
McCammon
Training School Set for Volunteer Cancer Helpers
Mrs. Peterson announces a March 23 Elks Hall preparation school in Preston for American Cancer Society volunteers. The program targets early cancer detection and fund-raising for research with speakers from Montpelier Boise and eastern Idaho. Twelve awards for long service will be presented and the drive funds allocated to public education and professional services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americane Cancer Society
Peterson
County
Cne
Elks Hall
Preston
Eisenhower
George Schoper
Montpelier
Femark
Raymond ‘ L. White
Boise
Idaho
Drvid_R_Cut
Franklin County Farm Bureau Moves Office to West Oneida
The Franklin County Farm Bureau relocates its office to West Oneida, with Petersen Sresbone as manager and secretary, to take on general agent and claims adjuster duties. Robert Je Herd at 737 South State remains special agent for Franklin, and Mrs Nephi Be Chase of Dayton serves as secretary and office manager.
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Pany
Thabio
Beeit
Nths
Petersen Sresbone
Bechioffice
Franklin
County
Robert Je Herd
South ‘State
Nephi Bi
Be- Chase
Dayton
Week to Remember Week Planned by Oneida Stake MIA
Oneida stake MIA and Gleaners announce a Week to Remember starting Sunday March 25 with events throughout the week. A Salt Lake City speaker attends. Tuesday and Thursday evenings feature MIA meetings across wards. March 31 includes a dinner dance at the stakehouse from 8 to 11:30 with transportation arranged for a special excursion.
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Oneida—stake
M-men
Meine House
Salt Lake City
Preston High Indians Fall Short in State Final
The Preston Indians, long bridesmaids in state tournaments, again finish second to Kellogg in the Idaho high school basketball final. Kellogg pulled away in the last minutes as Lynn fouled out, Preston leading at times 7-3-60.
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Preston
Pocatello
Sare
Preston High
Kellogg
Chaliie
Oliverson
Bonneville
Boone _River
Indians
Blackfoot
Snake River
Kellogg Sws
Lynn
Sront
Williams
Wildcats
School Musicians To Vie For Honors In Contest
Preston High School announces the third annual instrumental contest for March 30 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Open to Preston High instrumental students. register with John Manning by March 23. Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Cox Pack, the event has three divisions string woodwinds and brass. A winner in each division will receive a trophy. other top performers get medals.
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Muusic
Preston
John Manning
Cox Pack
Carlson Promoted to Marine Sergeant at El Toro
William E Carlson son of Mr and Mrs Victor Carlson of Preston and husband of the former Miss Carol Christensen was meritoriously promoted to marine sergeant at El Toro Marine Air Station in February He is with the transportation section of station maintenance squadron No 1 at Santa Ana after schooling and entering service in January 1953
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William E. Carlson
Victor Carlson
Preston
Carol, Christensen
el Toro ‘Marine
Camps Air ‘Station
Carlson
Santa School
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Ak Johnson
Foussatte
Dayton‘ Gym
Universi
Pam
Bureau
Cowrih
Gomoh
Elmo. Petersen
Preston High Indians
Sherman Stokes
Bill Scholes
Clark Johnson
McKelly Crawford
Gail Mossi
Ronald Johnson
Glen Oliverson
Gordon «Jensen
Douglas Webb
Emory Beckstead
Kermit Webb
Lynn Bennett
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