Preston Indians win regional final in class A basketball
The Preston Indians defeat Madison 51 to 42 to clinch the class A regional title at home. Led by Kermit Herd with 11 points and Jenkins scoring 17, the Indians overcome a tight first half and pull away in the final period aided by Geddes Condie and Merrill’s backboard work. The victory advances Preston to the state playoffs beginning Thursday against Lewiston with Burley awaiting the winner.
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Geddes
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Dick Condie
Grade School Pupils To Present Dream Bag Operetta
Central school pupils will present the operetta The Dream Bag Friday in the high school auditorium. Curtain to rise at 7 30 p m, announced this week.
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Weston Chamber of Commerce Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Weston Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting on Wednesday March 10 at 8 p.m. in the grade school building with George Kofoed presiding. Eldon J Hansen read the minutes and financial report, both approved. Keller was elected president Frank Olson vice president and George Simmonds secretary. The new officers urged community cooperation and pledged efforts for Weston’s advancement.
Preston Spring Opening Draws Large Crowd
A Preston spring opening drew a large downtown crowd on Friday and Saturday with many patrons visiting shops for new merchandise and demonstrations. J C Penney hosted a fashion show as merchants plan April Dollar Day with Ones Baur as chair and Dick Farnes Sherwin Webb William A Davies Merlin Smith on the merchants committee of the chamber of commerce.
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Preston
J.C. Penney
Chamber’ of Commerce
Tom ‘Almittee
Use of Outside Builders on Job Here Draws Ire of Contractors
A Preston letter shows local contractors criticizing use of Logan and out of town labor on a city building. They urge trading at home, caution against neglecting Preston workers, and urge civic groups to address the issue to keep construction local and bolster employment.
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Chamber” of Commerce
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Golden Rule store not moving from Preston despite fire rumor
Russell Humphreys, manager, denies permanent closure after rumors of a move. A fire sale was planned with C C Anderson firm. building unsafe, sale delayed until repairs complete. Merchandise is stored at Jed Cathey warehouse as workers pack and move goods for protection and later restocking.
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Russell Humphreys
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Jed Cathey
Father of Business Man Dies Suddenly Wednesday
Russell Humphreys, manager of the Golden Rule store, was called to Shelley Wednesday night by the sudden death of his father Samuel S. Humphreys. The elder Humphreys had been ill and died unexpectedly at 6 p.m. after a heart attack. Mrs Humphreys and family left for Shelley for the funeral set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in the LDS stake tabernacle.
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Russell
Williams cites Russia bluff and warns on public opinion
Jeff Williams, guest speaker of the Prest on Knife and Fork club, says Russia is a bluff and the iron curtain is aimed at the Russian people. He urges firm leadership to halt any war and calls for strong public opinion at home to battle communism both abroad and in America. He emphasizes work thrift education and religion as key safeguards.
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Joe Stalin
Jeff .Williams
Preston Knife and Fork Club
Russia
America
Annual Legion Banquet And Election To Be Held Monday Evening
The Legion post No 84 will hold its annual banquet and election of officers Monday evening starting at 7 30 oclock in the Blue Room of Randalls. Paid up memberships cover the banquet. veterans not yet renewed or new members may attend and pay dues that night. Officials urge a large turnout to elect competent officers for the coming year.
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Ethan “Legion
Randall’s
Smilin Through Drama Starring Glady Fifield and Kenirth
A stage reading of Smilin Through features Glady Fifield as Kathleen and Kenneth with Jerry Grockett as Kath leen in a love story about a murdered girl’s spirit helping two lovers unite. The play blends romance fantasy and humor and is praised as a lasting stage piece across the country.
Uniform Carnival Planned for Pilot 17
Community effort hosts a uniform carnival in the Vansgaard building on April 17 with band parents organizing 15 volunteers. Milo Hobbs leads planning for tickets, concessions, prizes and programs, aiming to fund the Preston high school band for the spring music festival and Idaho bands competition.
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Band Parents Association
Milo
Hobbs
Idaho
Mr. Hobbs
Herman Richards
Max. Norton
Eldon_Tanner
Rulon Dunn
Marlowe Woodward
Golden Geddes
Wallace ‘Jensen
Parley Shaffer
Don el
Bits O Blarney operetta rehearsed by junior high students
The Bits O Blarney operetta is being rehearsed at the junior high school under Lyle Shipley for an April production. Over 1007 students will have singing roles in leads and chorus, with Yvonne Barfiss Kay Don Christensen Grant Smith Carol Hansen DeMar Davis Ronald Kirkbride Joan Johnson Carol Peterson and Joyce Perkins in the leading cast. The show was presented six years ago with pleasing results and now both students and the director hope to repeat the success with seventh and eighth grade participants.
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Q’blarney
Lyle Shipley
Yvonne Barfiss
Kay Don Christensen
Grant
Smith
Carol Hansen
Davis
Ronald Kirkbride
Joan Johnson
Carol Peterson
Joyce” Perkins
Severith
Wee
Mayor Urges Parents to Visit Freedom Train With Children
Preston Mayor Ernest Eberhard urged parents to take their children to see the Freedom Train event in Pocatello on March 27. He emphasized the train’s display of documents and symbols of liberty and urged all citizens to bring children old enough to appreciate the occasion.
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Freedom Train
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Eberhard
Pocatello
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Preston
Easter Egg Hunt Set for Kiddies in City Park
The chamber of commerce sponsors a March 27 Saturday Easter egg hunt for youngsters at city park. Tom Albaugh chairs the merchants committee overseeing the event which starts at 2 PM and offers lucky eggs for some tots.
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Idaho fifth district declamation festival at Preston
Preston high school hosts Idaho fifth district declamation festival on April 3 with Miss Betty Brunson as chairman. Twelve contests start at 9 am judged by USAC speech department Thespian club members host students from West Side Malad Blackfoot Pocatello Parks Montpelier Downey Armio McCammon Lava Bancroft American Falls Rockland Aberdeen in Thomas Moreland Inkom. A program of one act comedies opens Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the first ward hall.
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Betty Brunson
Scenic Idaho
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Blackfoot
Pocatello
Scout Court Of Honor Postponed To Tuesday Evening
Officials announced the Scout Court of Honor set for tonight is postponed to Tuesday evening in the fourth ward chapel. Jim Gwilliam, field representative, confirmed the same program as previously scheduled.
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Lowell Neeley Named President of Canal Company
The Preston Riverdale and Mink Creek Canal Company held its annual meeting on March 1 in the courthouse basement. Wm. K. Beckstead reported high expenses from landslides and record salaries, noting the firm remained in sound financial condition with 1947 debts paid and mortgage payments to the Farm Security Administration. Thomas, area engineer for the US Jamation bureau, explained the Prospect on the bench project to replace the canal along the Riverdale bluffs and assured stockholders of the plan.
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Mink Creek
Wm. K. Beckstead
Farm Security
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Riverdale
Ki “Thomas
United States Jamation Bureau
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Mass Meeting Planned by Preston Chamber of Commerce
A mass meeting of Preston business men is planned for next Monday evening at the courthouse. Chamber of Commerce officials report the effort is proceeding satisfactorily and backers aim to show a strong, unified group in support of the organization.
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Philoes
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of- Commerce
Edith Lindhardt Assumes Society Reporter Duties
Mrs Edith Lindhardt takes over the society reporting for The Citizen after the resignation of Mrs Blanche Hollingsworth who moves to the family farm north of Preston. Readers are urged to telephone items to Mrs Lindhardt at 98-1 and share news of their families.
Drive on Franklin County Cancer Drive Officers Named
Franklin county cancer drive organizers announced a March 27 meeting in the courthouse basement. Dr David R Cutler will discuss cancer control advances and films will be shown. Estus M Packer urges ward and community captains to attend with invited women.
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H."b. Allen
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Malmberg
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Kross
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Peterson
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Franklin
William
Fairview
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Winder
Meeting With County Trustees Heads Franklin Gathering
Howard Anderson president of the Idaho School Trustees Association returns from an east education convention to address Franklin county trustees at the annual meeting. The session starts at 3 PM Saturday March 20 in the courthouse courtroom with E A Jenident also present to handle county business. Jensen plans to report on the Boise state meeting.
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Idaho School, Trustees Association
Franklin County
Court House
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Jensen
Boise
Legion Speaker Addresses Rotarians on Juvenile Delinquency
A. W. Shepherd of Paris told Preston Rotary Club that the American Legion backs nationwide efforts to curb juvenile delinquency. He warned the youth of today shape tomorrow’s leaders and urged moral development amid postwar pressures. He cited FBI 1946 data and blamed dime novels, radio crime serials, and crime films for rising youth crime. the Legion opposes censorship but seeks responsible sponsors and education.
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