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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1948

Page

12

Williams cites education gaps and urges moral leadership

Club speaker Mr Williams warned that 25 percent of the population is not susceptible to information while 50 percent could be informed and 25 percent remains informed of problems. He urged leaders to direct youths in schools and turn to the church for moral guidance. He praised the club dining and outlined nominating and membership plans for the coming year with ballots due after the April dinner call.

Williams Fourth Ward’ Relief Leon Smith B. R. Parkinson Franklin Maurice Tingey Weston Bart Bowden David Cutler March Hopkins Leo Hawkes Harvey Bickmore

Speech Festival Casts and Directors Listed

The program lists the Speech Festival with multiple acts directed by faculty. Adeline's Antics directed by Jack Cherrington features Jeannine Beckstead Billy Spillman Paul Harris Jim Geddes K Dunkley Diane Parkinson Reed Merrill and Emma Louise Hanna directs Old Gray Mare with Dick Condie Harriet Jensen Grant Hawkes and Mary Kerr. The Rose Garden directed by Jackie Hanson includes Jay Waddoups H Barton Bill Nash Beverly Miles Myrna Merrill. Mushrooms Coming Up directed by Ann Thomas and Pauline Westerberg features Valene Geddes Jean Nielsen Helen Bodily Marilyn Kiar Carol LeFevre and Betty Ruth Westerberg.

Adeline Jack Cherrington Jeannine Beckstead Billy Spillman Paul Harris Jim Geddes K. Dunkley Diane ‘Parkinson Reed Merrill Emma Louise Hanna Dick Condie Harriet Jensen Grant Hawkes Mary Kerr Rose Garden Jackie Hanson Jay Waddoups H Barton Bill Nash Beverly Miles Myrna Merrill Ann Thomas Pauline Westerberg Valene Geddes Jean ‘Nielson Helen Bodily Marilyn Kiar Carol LeFevre Betty-Ruth Westerberg

Preston High Boxers Dominate District Boxing Meet

Preston high school claimed the district boxing meet title with 47 points at Blackfoot host.Paul Winward and anter captured wins for their school while Harris and Gib Hull secured victories in the 106-110 and 121-125 weight classes respectively Panter earned the 146-150 class win. West Side finished second with 41 points Malad 40 Preston 27 Downey and West Boxers also notable in the three day tournament.

Gib Huil Preston High Sschool Bill Harris West Bieble Paul Winward Differet Ei Gnors Aretha Toaniment Agave Blackfoot Pocatello Malad Preston West Side Downey Haris

Meeting on Chamber Dues Drives Membership Push

Chamber officials describe a campaign to boost business dues noting some balk at higher charges but expect strong turnout. They project 80 to 100 percent membership recovery once the campaign fully explains the situation.

Ing Chamber of ‘Commerce

Mayor Urges Access to Historic Documents in Reno Trip

Mr and Mrs Merlin Wilde and Mr and Mrs Loren Keller of Mink Creek traveled Tuesday to Reno to visit Wilde's brother and wife. They plan to continue to California and other coastal points while discussing history in one place.

Merlin Wilde Loren Keller Mink Creek Reno

Trustee Head Continues From Page One Attendance Planned

The report notes that Andrew Johnson, chairman of the state committee on school reorganization, is expected to be in attendance for the Trustee Head event continuing from page 1. The coverage highlights ongoing discussions and anticipated participation.

Andrew Johnson Committee

Farmers Plan Sheets Ready for Sign Up

Wilford the AAA acting chairman announces 1948 spring sign up for conservation and soil building practices. Farmers may visit the AAA office in the Larson building to review plan sheets and talk with staff about the year’s program and its value. Sign up closes May 1 and about 80 percent of county farmers participated last year.

Stokes

Water Works Replaces Old Mains With 10 Inch Pipe

Whitney Nashville water works completes replacement of wooden six inch mains along the main line with a new ten inch steel pipe at about eighteen thousand dollars. Directors announce the project includes roughly a mile of water mains and impacts stockholders.

Mote Whitney-Nashville Waterworks Benson George Wallace

Lateral water lines and company leadership noted

The Whit I ney Nashville water company operates about 35 years with a six inch lateral line system and a new aim to keep hydrants on. Henry Mockli, watermaster for 25 years, hopes to please all by ensuring constant supply. The board includes Lester Dunkley as president Orval Mockli and Sheldon Beckstead as secretary.

Henry Mockli Watermnster Mr Mockli

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