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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1952

Page

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East Side district adopts teacher salary schedule

The East Side district 201 school board met Monday and adopted a teacher salary schedule. Starting pay for a bachelor degree with no experience is 2500, with increments for experience and training, and a 100 dependency allowance. The district average rises to 2779, with total district increase about 9400. Supt Simmons authorized to seek architect input on building improvements as enrollment stresses primary grades.

East Side District Pcas ULIS East Side Idaho W. H. Simmons

Board Plans Spring Meetings on Education and Bus Service

The East Side district board will hold meetings in each attendance unit this spring to discuss improving the educational program bus service lunch program buildings and potential consolidation. They noted six to eight teachers beyond the state minimum and opposed district participation in the Moscow state music festival citing time and cost. A local district festival concert for winners was proposed. Spring vacation runs March 29 to April 6 at Jefferson and Central schools with two new buses ordered and three district buses for sale including one from last November.

East Side Idaho Moscow Jefferson Central

Belle of Barcelona Opera Set by West Side High

West Side High School music department presents the comedy opera Belle of Barcelona in Clifton auditorium with matinees March 31 and April 1 and evening shows April 2 and 3 at 7 30 p m. Elaborate costumes scenery and Spanish American dances will highlight the production. Faculty in charge include Parker for music DeLamar Palmer drama Gwen Hodges costumes Leola Erickson scenery LaJune Bogh makeup Darrell Erickson properties Eve Reese for the dance program.

West “Side Barcelona Chang Clifton Auditorium Parker DeLamar Palmer Gwen Hodges Leola’ Erickson LaJune Bogh Darrell Erickson Eve Reese

Wallgren families host Ogden dinner guest

Mr and Mrs Arthur Wallgren and Mr and Mrs DeLore Wallgren and baby were dinner guests Sunday at Rex Wallgren's home in Ogden.

Arthur Wallgren DeLore Wallgren Baby Rex Wallgren Ogden

Battle Creek Rancher Thrown From Horse On Highway

Lorin Winger a Preston rancher was thrown from his horse Wednesday morning on the highway near his Battle Creek ranch. He was found face down and unconscious with a double fracture below the knee and facial cuts. Mr and Mrs Owen Ames moved him to hospital where his condition this morning was reported as fair.

Lorin Winger Preston Battle Creek Winger Owen Ames

Orvid Cutler To Speak At Jefferson High P T A

Dr. Orvid Cutler will address the Jefferson and high school P T A program next Monday at 8 p m on Cancer and Its Preventive Treatment. A study group led by Clifford Forsgren and Mrs Ber nice Gambles follows, with Mrs Mary Bergquist in charge and special music by Mrs Lenona Edgley Hawkes. The public is invited.

Orvid Cutler Jefferson and High School Cutler Oneta Forsgren Clifford Forsgren Berniece Gambles Mary Bergquist Lenona Edgley Hawkes

Caldwell foes in second test for Tribe tonight

The Preston Indians defeated Moscow 52 to 33 in the Idaho state class A basketball tournament first round. Ivan Davis scored 21 before a late ankle sprain, and captain Elmo Keller connected on twelve straight free throws as Preston seized a 15-4 opening surge and led 22-17 at halftime.

Preston Indians Moscow Five Indians Pocatello and Downey Firs Redskins Ivan Davis Preston Elmo Keller

NEW ELKS OFFICERS ELECTED TONIGHT

Election of new officers for the coming year will take place tonight at the Preston Elks lodge meeting. Most officers are unopposed and moving up a position to fill the vacancy of Robert S. Fulton. Candidates include Ownes Baur for exalted ruler Philip West for secretary and Richard Tufts for trustee.

Preston Elks Lodge Robert S. Fulton Ownes -Baur Philip West Hugh’ C. Nielson T. Roy Peterson A. G.‘Condie Gene Curtis Richard Tufts D. Gordon Merrill Don Ransom A. E. Kross

Jay-C Ettes fashion show set for March 31

Mrs Robert Lund is president of the Jay-Cettes who announce their annual spring fashion show on March 31 in the high school auditorium. Special guest Belva Lou Balls of Logan will model. proceeds aid handicapped children and state projects. Local stores feature Easter and summer fashions. Public urged to attend.

Cancer Group Attends School Here Friday

The Franklin county cancer training school gathered about 100 participants at the Elks lodge. County commander Mrs. Russell Crockett led the event with Dr. Leo Hawkes, Mrs. Mildred Schoper, and Dr. David R Cutter delivering talks on cancer protection and county needs. Afternoon sessions featured awards, maps showing Idaho cancer problems, and film presentations.

Franklin County Elks Lodge Cancer Organization Russell Crockett The Cancer Society Leo Hawkes Mildred Schoper Montpelier American Cancer Society David R Cutter Schoper Percy Gibson Franklin W. O. Winger Winder Dan Swainston Preston Deward Gambles R. L. Smith Ida Brutenbeker Merl Bright

East Side schools clear on boiler safety after inspections

Superintendent W H Simmons says rumors of exploding boilers are unfounded after insurance inspections. Reports show Mink Creek Central Jefferson Whitney Franklin high and gym boilers inspected January 23 or 24 and all classed as satisfactory.

W. H. Simmons East Side The Mink . Creek School Central School Jefferson Whitney and Franklin

Utah Poultry Co operative calls 1945 certificates

Melvin Westerberg manager of the Utah Poultry and Farmers Co operative announced today that all 1945 certificates of interest are being called in for redemption at the plant.

Utah Poultry and Farmers Co-operative Melvin Westerberg

Gooding Weed Control Plans Studied by Group

Dean Smith as chairman announced a study by the Franklin county weed control program executive and advisory boards. The group will review the current program before formal setup and eye the Gooding program as a model for eco nomical and effective weed control in the state. The study group includes Nash Franklin County Farm Bureau and county agents along with LaVere Sorenson Mel toy Larsen and L W Merrill. They left for planned meetings in Gooding.

Dean Smith Franklin County D. Amel Jeau Dan Robit Frank Gilbert Arts LaVere Sorenson Meltoy Larsen L. W. Merrill Gooding

Bear River Drainage Bill Wins Budget Approval

The Budget Bureau approves Senate Bill 1901 authorizing an examination and survey of the Bear River drainage district. Senator Herman Welker of Washington reports the action, saying the survey will aid development and welfare for local residents.

Bureau Senate Bear River Herman Welker Washington, D.C Welker

Love Pirates of Hawaii staged at Jefferson Junior High

Jefferson Junior High presented The Love Pirates of Hawaii to a large Friday night audience in the high school auditorium under Angus Condie. Miss Hyer directed dancing and Shields oversaw costumes. Lynn Bright led the orchestra with Douglas Palmer as concert master. About 170 junior high students participated. eighth grade girls danced, 927 boys formed the chorus, 51 girls in the girls chorus, and 33 in the junior high orchestra, with special numbers by Charles Kamanoha and BYU-affiliated sister and friend.

Jefferson Junior High School Hawaii Angus Condie Jean Hyer Marie” Shields Lynn Bright Douglas Palmer Charles Kamanoha BYU

Farmers Day Planned by Allis-Chalmers Massey Dealer

Allis-Chalmers and Massey-Harris dealer at 51 West Oneida plans a Farmers Day next week. Earl Nelson says two complete entertainment programs will feature several motion pictures, with shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Door prizes refreshments and balloons for children will follow each showing.

Allis-Chalmers Massey-Harris West Oneida Earl Nelson Mr. Nelson

Larger Fish Planted in Franklin County Streams

Franklin County Fish and Game Association officials report 1951 stocking in streams and reservoirs weighed 8,863 pounds with 244,447 fish planted, more total weight than 1950 though fewer fish. They adopted a policy to plant fewer but larger fish for local waters. pheasants also increased slightly.

Franklin County Franklin County Fish and Game Assn Dean Davis

Four-H Club Leaders Meet Monday in County Courthouse

Owen Gibbon county chairman announced a training meeting for 1951 and 1952 4-H club leaders at the Franklin county courthouse next Monday at 8 p.m. Miss Lillian Johannesen from the University of Idaho will keynote and outline 4-H objectives for 1952 with new activities and project requirements to be explained.

Franklin County Owen Gibson Lillian Johannesen University of Idaho

Valor awards lift Lt. Boyd Whittle with Bronze Star and Oak Leaf

First Lt. Boyd T. Whittle of route two Preston received the Bronze Star for valor in Korea and was awarded the first Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star for actions on October 4 1951 near Chungkse ri Korea. His citation credits calm leadership and risk taking that cleared a weapon hazard and aided an assault.

Bronze Star Oak Leaf Boyd Whittle Boyd T. Whittle Route Two Preston Korea Whittle United States Yonchon 7Th Infantry Red Company A Chungse-ri

County Fish and Game Banquet and Old Folks Dinner Planned

Franklin and Oneida stake officials prepare for the annual banquet carnival and dance for members. A free fish dinner for residents over 60 will open events March 28, followed by a 3 p.m. movie. The main banquet and carnival occur March 29 at West Side High School with a dance in the gym. Memberships for 1952 are on sale for a dollar, granting a banquet plate and dance attendance. Officers and directors will be elected. retiring officers are listed along with holdover directors and nominees for two-year terms.

Franklin County Fish and Game Assn Oneida Franklin and Oneida Stake Fish and Game West Side High School Fish and Game Association

Cake contest added to Franklin County banquet plans

The Franklin County Fish and Game Association announced a cake baking contest for the annual banquet dance. Any cake type is welcome, with prizes for judges’ top cake and the cake that raises the most money. Cakes will be auctioned on Saturday evening March 29. Mrs. Alton Nash leads the event. for entry or more information call her.

Franklin County Fish and Game Assn Alton Nash Fish and Game Association Nash

Special horse sale at Preston Auction tops prior sales

The Preston Auction and Commission Co. hosted a successful special horse sale at the pavilion, described by auctioneer Leland McLing as the best since the sale barn opened. A large regional crowd bought and sold horses and work teams at good prices, with butcher horses fetching over five cents a pound. another sale is planned for Wednesday afternoon, April 2.

Preston Auction and Commission Co Leland McLing McLing

Preston chamber hosts spring community auction

The Preston chamber of commerce plans a spring opening auction on Friday April 11. Farmers and residents are urged to bring saleable items from lawn mowers to furniture and appliances to turn into cash. Auctioneer Leland McLing will handle duties. participants should list major items with the chamber office at No 99.

Preston Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Leland McLing

Cherryville Stockmen Elect New Officials Friday

The Cherryville Stockmen's association held its annual meeting at Franklin to elect officers and discuss grazing on the forest allotment for 1952. Re-elected to the advisory board were Clifford Whitehead, Wallace Chatterton, and Clair Cornish, joining Dee Kingsford and Hazen Gilbert in directing association affairs for 1952.

Cherryville Stockmen's Association Franklin Clifford Whitehead Wallace Chatterton Clair Cornish Dee Kingsford Hazen Gilbert Joel L Frykman Thomas Levy

Arco Selects Wendell Smith as Engineer for Sanitary Sewer Plan

Officials in Arco unanimous at a regular meeting to hire Wendell Smith of Preston as engineer for the sanitary sewer system disposal plant and water expansion project tied to community growth from the nearby atomic energy plant. Smith, longtime Franklin county surveyor, has supervised major Idaho installations including Gooding, Montpelier, Malad, Grace, and Payette projects. The project awaits federal approval and a possible municipal bond election contingent on that approval.

Arco Wendell Smith Preston Smith Franklin County Idaho Gooding Paul Montpelier Malad Grace Cornish McCall Payette

Central Operetta Set for March Twenty Eighth

The annual Central school operetta Seasons of Happiness will be presented Friday evening March 28 at 7 30 p m in Preston High School auditorium. Practically all the boys and girls of Central school will take part and the public is invited.

Central School Preston High School

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Belle OF P-Ta Caldwell Foe Tribe Ian Beckstead Davis ELKS Jay-C Ettes Cancer Group Bear River Bill County Fish, and Game Association Marth Dayton Albert Moser Monte Aller Evan Peterson Paul Nash Southwest Ald Ernest Britenbeker Mac” Gambles Hugh Geddes Northwest Lloyd Foregren Tad Ys Vic Apresident Monte ‘Aller Dick" Farnes Jim Haworth Kenneth Oliverson Orville Moser Archie Lott Southwiet Lester Lowe Gerald Tim!" Corbridge Harold Lowe Southeast Ernest Brutenbeker Sid Biggs Cherryville
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