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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1961

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Tri School Band Concert Scheduled in Preston Gym

Preston High School hosts the annual tri school band concert on Friday night March 24 in the high school gym. Guest bands come from Blackfoot and Montpelier with Preston directing the massed group. The event features Class A Blackfoot and Montpelier bands and ends with a free dance and national anthem.

Growps Preston High School Blackfoot Montpelier Preston Idaho Clark Gardner Wes Baker John—Manning Utah Utah State University Logan High North Cache Malad American Falls Marsh Valley Bear River Preston High John Manning

Annual Easter Seals Campaign Under Way in Franklin County

The Idaho Easter Seals drive runs March 2 to April 2 with a Franklin County goal of 780 dollars and statewide target of 60 000. County trustee Varlan Clark says local support will exceed the goal as funds benefit crippled children through local and state programs and centers.

Franklin County Idaho Varlan Clark Preston Idaho Society For Clark Easter Seal Society Boise Twin Falls Lewiston Lake Coeur d’Alene National Society For Crippled Children and Adults

Division Champs Suffer First Loss in All Church Tourney

The Preston first ward Junior M Men lost 55 to 32 to Kenwood ward in the LDS all church tournament in Salt Lake City. It was their third tournament game after wins over Phoenix ninth 54 to 53 and Ogden 47 to 41.

Preston First Ward Kenwood Ward Salt Lake City Phoenix Ogden Assembly Hall Temple Square Holladay Stake BYU Ann Williams Diana Award First Ward David Cherrington Scott ‘Tims Stewart Nash Larry Andra Reid Carlson Bud Cutler Dean Davis Ralph Tippetts Eric Hart Richard Christensen Bart Merrill Keith Perry Mia Counselor Jack Cherrington

Preston High Pep Club Presents Shamrock Ball

Preston High plans the Shamrock Ball for Saint Patrick s Day with Miss Shamrock to be announced at a floor show. Candidates include Kaye Milles Ann Breitenbuecher and Kathy Pinson. Utah State University entertainers will perform as the evening highlights. Decor features green and white Patrick s Day colors. The dance starts at 8 30 p m with the Essex band playing in the high school gym.

Preston High Shamrock Kaye~Milles Ann Breitenbuecher Kathy Pinson Utah ‘State ‘University Preston the Essex

Five Offenders Sentenced for Burglaries in District Court

Five men appeared before Judge Arthur P. Oliver in the fifth district court to learn their sentences for recent burglaries. Earl Palmer Lyle Archibald and Leonard Covert received one year probation. James A. Buckley and William Samson of Logan were sentenced to nine and six months in the county jail, plus two years probation. Jeremiah Dolinski was referred to Utah for parole-violation trials.

Arthur P. Oliver Fifth District Vern Wardle Sinclair Earl Palmer Lyle Archibald Leonard Covert James A. Buckley William Samson Logan Lewiston Franklin County Buckley Samson Jeremiah Dolinski Utah

Bowling Tourney to Be Held Here Starting Saturday

The southeastern Idaho Elks tournament takes place at Pop'n Pin Lanes Preston over two weekends March 18-19 and 25-28. Thirty two teams from Burley Rupert Idaho Falls Blackfoot Preston compete with open lanes and spectator access.

Elks Idaho Burley Rupert Idaho Falls Blackfoot Preston

Red Cross Drive Chairmen Listed

National Red Cross pledges total disaster relief resources cited by President Gruenther. The Franklin drive names chairmen for towns including Oxford, Clifton, Day ton, Weston, Linrose, Fairview, Mapleton, Glendale, Treasureton, Oneida, Preston and others as the annual fund drive begins and amounts up to one million dollars are anticipated.

Red Cross Washington, D.C Pres Alfred M. Gruenther National Red Cross Mississippi Alabama Georgia Louisiana E.A. Jensen Franklin County Jensen Oxford Thompson Hatch Clifton John Willis Dayton Jack Archibald Weston Lorenzo Neuenswander Linrose John Sparrow Fairview Dallas Gilbert Cy Lowe Mapleton Heber Taylor Glendale Veley Auger Whitney Robert Hull Riverdale Orville Neeley Treasureton Don Barger Cleveland Theron Smith Thatcher Titus “Coombs Mink Creek James Baird Glen‘coe Hugh W. Hansoms Oneida Roholt Winder Gustave Heding Banida Cecil Milles Oo Preston Edwin Natter Sey Preston George

Pepper heat and high school nostalgia in Preston column

The writer recalls pepper in tomatoes causing strong reactions and jokes about high school students and discipline. He reflects on juvenile delinquency coverage, notes longer-ago football weight comparisons, and shares a Long Beach Iowa misperception letter from Hyrum and Mrs. Nelson asking for a March 2 Preston issue.

Long Beach Calif Hyrum R. Nelson Hyrum Iowa Preston First West

Blaine Porter Rolls 299 In Local Bowling League

Blaine Porter a fifth ward farmer bowled a 299 game in the LDS church league at the 9 o clock session. He carried a 619 series and only failed to convert the final pin on his last ball. Porter, a weekly bowler for a year, carries a 165 average.

Blaine Porter Fifth Ward Preston Blaine

Longest Eagle Scout Sought for Honor in Cache Valley

Cache Valley Council seeks Eagle Scouts with 15 or more years for honor at the March 23 banquet. The council aims to recognize the oldest holder of the rank and asks Eagles or their supporters to contact the Logan council office by this Saturday.

Cache Valley L. Mark Neuberger Scout Council Logan

Senator Heath Praised for SB 82 Support in 1961 Session

J Tim Brennan of the Idaho Retailers Assn mails a compliment to Senator Heath of Franklin County for aiding passage of SB 82 the improved bad check bill. Brennan praises Heath as an exceptionally fine representative and notes retailers statewide and in Franklin county will recognize his effort.

J. Tim Brennan Idaho Retailers Assn Thomas Heath Franklin County Heath

Three Act Comedy To Play March 24 At West Side

West Side High School presents Here Comes The Brides a three act comedy Friday March 24 at 7 30 p m in the Dayton ward church. Sadie S Fuller directs the Cedar Rapids based Heuer Publishing Co production about a bachelor needing a timely bride to justify monthly checks. Cast includes Webb Peterson Tom Woods Steven Hatch Lorna Bingham Judy Neilson Clayne Poulsen Betty Lou Bingham Karen Kirk bride Lucille Chase Arvin Hansen and Claudia Sarit.

West Side High School Dayton Ward Sadie S. Fuller Dayton Heuer Publishing Co Cedar Rapids Iowa Webb Peterson Tom Woods Steven Hatch Lorna Bingham Judy Neilson Clayne Poulsen Betty Lou Bingham Karen Kirkbride Lucille Chase Arvin Hansen Claudia Sarit

Preston High Declamation Winners Gain Top Ratings

At the district declamation contest on March 11 in Soda Springs Preston High School sent ten students who all earned top ratings. Several students received superior or excellent marks in categories such as humorous readings original oratory poetry and interpretive oratory. Those earning superior ratings include Carolyn Hart Connie Gae Keller Charla Ann Bell Jim Ballif Alends Poulsen Kamile Keller Ora tory Barbara Ann Keller and Connie Gae Keller. Qualified students will advance to the regional declamation contest in Blackfoot on April 25.

Preston High School Soda Springs Carolyn’ Hart Connie Gae Keller Charla ‘Ann Bell Jim Ballif Alends Poulsen Charla Ann Bell Kamile Keller Barbara Ann Keller Connie’ Gae Keller Don Jensen Bonnie Smith Blackfoot

Dairy Herd Improve ment annual report sets new high

Franklin County Dairy Herd Improvement Assn reports a new per cow average of 441.4 pounds surpassing the 440.96 peak set in 1959. Unit one and unit two show top producers led by Royal G. Wilson Fairview with 14,191 pounds milk and 519.72 butterfat from 32 cows. The meeting also votes to switch milk payments from butterfat to per hundredweight to reduce pricing confusion.

Franklin County Dairy Herd Improvement—Assn Ira Kennington Idaho Boise Valley Unit Nephi Chase United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dairy Industry Department Harry Knapp Aacae Franklin Association Franklin County Cache Valley Kennington Testing Association Royal G. Wilson Fairview Joseph T. Buxton Weston Darwin Rawlings Howard Henderson Cilifton Tao Lindon Beckstead Whitney Ellen Julie Stanley Buxton Henry Drury Harold V Robert Hull Daniel Roberts Preston Louise Cecil Foster of. Whitney Orval Bowles R. Hall Ewen Griffeth Mapleton Darwin” Rawlings John R. Gregory Walter’ Knapp Kenneth “Knapp Harry Knapp Bingham Brothers Seaborn Lamont Smoe Haitiene Winder Daniel Roberts Mr. Roberts Franklin County Dairy Herd Improvement Assn Theron Rawlings John Rk, Gregory Alma Choules Nathan Casperson

Police Warn of Dangers as Pres ton Water Main Work Commences

Pres ton launches water main and storm sewer project with trenches up to nine feet deep and loose shoulders. Chief Don Bergquist urges parents to keep children away from dig sites to prevent accidents. Police remind dog owners of licensing deadline and stray dog penalties as they curb loose dogs.

Preston Don Bergquist Bergquist

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