Gene Dunbar dies after stroke in Preston
Eugene “Gene” Dunbar 62 died Tuesday at 11 40 a m in Franklin County Memorial Hospital from a stroke suffered at work at Utah Power and Light Co He was born December 7 1898 in Logan and served in World War I He was active in LDS Church and local boards Survivors include his widow Anna and son Reid with several siblings Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p m in the Preston first ward chapel burial in Logan city cemetery Friends may call at Webb Funeral Home Friday evening and Saturday before the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Memorial Hospital
Utah Power and Light Co
Dunbar
Greene and
Lillie Annie Hyde Dunbar
Logan
Utah State University
USC
Utah Power, and Light Co
Preston
Intermountain Electrical Dealers’ Assn
Preston First-Ward
Anna Anderson
Logan Lds Temple
Reid
George L. Dunbar
Roy, Utah
Marvin W
H. A. Bernsten
Jacksonville
Ore
W. S. Bolger
Yakima
Wash
D. B. Ryan
Salt Lake City
Don Newell
Oroville
Calif
D. R. Hovey
Bountiful
Utah
Robert
Preston “First Ward
Logan City
Friends
Webb Funeral Home
Cancer Meeting Held in Pocatello
Five local women attended a Cancer Society meeting in Pocatello on Friday. Attendees included Mrs. Harriet Cranney, Mrs. Dorene Allen, Mrs. Connie Thomas, Mrs. Dorothy Davis, and Mrs. Virginia Metcalf. State officials Jim Worsley and Marjorie Schlotterbeck led the session with Dr. Bush speaking on cancer in children as a leading cause of death. County representatives from southern Idaho prepared for the April cancer drive.
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Pocatello
The
Cancer Society
Harriet Cranney
Dorene Allen
Connie Thomas
Dorothy Davis
Virginia Metcalf
Jim Worsley
Marjorie Schlotterbeck
Dr. Bush
Idaho
Alvaro Jones Injured In North Main Crash
Alvaro Jones 25 suffered two broken arms and a broken leg in a collision with a car driven by Albert V. Talbot 66 as Bud Call escaped with minor injuries. Jones was hospitalized in Preston then Salt Lake City. his condition is listed as satisfactory. The wreck occurred on North Main near Attic Circle as the motorcycle struck the car broadside, ejecting both riders 44 feet. Vehicle damage estimated at 175 dollars. investigators Don Bergquist and Blaine Taylor conducted the scene with no citations issued yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Alvaro Jones
Bud Call
North Main
Preston
Jones
Salt Lake
Albert V. Talbot
Fairview
Attic Circle
Don Bergquist
Blaine Taylor
March of Dimes Completes Drive in 1961 Totals
The 1961 March of Dimes drive is complete with a total of 2453.75 raised. Dr Reed Hawkes thanks contributors and workers, listing communities and amounts including Cleveland Clifton Banida Dayton Fairview Franklin Glencoe Mapleton Mink Creek Oxford Riverdale Weston Weston Creek Winder Linrose Whitney Glendale Coin Collectors Crutch Sales Clubs Special Events Baton Corps Indianettes West Side Marching Corps and local schools and chapters.
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Reed. Hawkes
Cleveland
Clifton
Wes
Banida
Dayton
Fairview
Franklin
Glencoe
Mapleton
Mink Creek
Oxford
Riverdale
Treasureton
Weston Ot
Weston Creek
Winder
Linrose
Diitthee
Oneida
Whitney
Glendale
Heri
Baton Corps
West Side Marching Corps
Bowling
Preston
Jefferson
Preston Junior
Preston High
Thatcher
Death and cheers in Preston Citizen notes
Gene Dunbar at Utah Power dies from a stroke suffered at his desk. The column also celebrates the birth of a son to Alice and Jim Ward and shares light personal anecdotes about a dentist visit, a birthday, a bout with flu, and friendly exchanges at a cafe in Preston.
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Alice
Jim Ward
Jim
Better Home Lighting Demonstration Planned at Utah Power
Evelyn Hansen of Utah Power & Light will host a lighting demonstration at 1 30 p m Friday March 31 in the Utah Power & Light auditorium. The program titled See Your Home in a New Light aims to help homemakers improve home lighting with practical tips and questions answered. Sponsored by Mrs Lucretia Maughan extension home agent and Ruby Garrett home economist, the event invites the public to learn to enjoy better living through better lighting.
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Utah Power & Light Auditorium
Miss Hansen
Lucretia “Maughan
Franklin County farmers use government feed program in April
Condie school chairman notes April application needed for the new livestock feed program. Franklin county producers have purchased 1 785 bushels of corn and 24 000 cwt of grain sorghums from the government to aid feed during Jan 10 to March 24, saving about 17500 for local livestock owners. The program uses government stocks to relieve frost and drought shortages in distressed areas.
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Fort
Franklin “County
R Nokin Curry
Anney
WSL
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Candle
Miss USA 1958 Speaks to Youths at Oneida Stakehouse
Mr and Mrs Richard Maxfield spoke Tuesday evening at Oneida Stakehouse sponsored by Treasureton MIA study class. Mrs Maxfield, former Miss USA 1958, addressed youths about topics of interest to young people. she sang a solo backed by Mrs Richard Lemmon who played accordion.
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Richard Maxfield
Oneida Stakehouse
Maxfield
Richard Lemmon
Willard
Second Warning Notice From City Police On Diggings
City police warn parents after a second notice about children playing near water main and storm sewer trenches. Don Bergquist urges supervision due to deep trenches loose soil and risk of fall or collapse. construction workers join in calling for caution to prevent injuries.
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Don Bergquist
Country Club Dance Draws Large Crowd in Armory
Preston Golf and Country Club held a Friday night dance in the National Guard Armory with seven musicians and a floor show from USA talent. A total of about 400 dollars was raised from ticket sales to fund shop and rest rooms at the new country club.
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Preston
National” Guard
USA
Grade Baldwin Celebrates Seventh Birthday Parade
Baldwin celebrated his seventh birthday on March 14 with a party featuring a circus themed cake with clown and animal candles. Guests enjoyed games ice cream cones and cupcakes at the event.
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Grade Baldwin
Idaho Retailers Assn Seeks Growth and Legislative Wins
Jim Brennan of the Idaho Retailers Association spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon detailing the group’s formation on September 1 1960 and its goal of 1000 members this year. He cited achievements including a felony penalty for bad checks and opposition to a minimum wage bill while predicting revenue savings from unemployment compensation. He urged support for the Jikard Curtis HR bill and discussed potential sales tax considerations.
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Jim Brennan
Idata Retailers Assn
Rotary
Brennan
Idaho
Jikard Curtis Bil
Farm buildings burn on Franklin Hawkes farm Saturday night
Fire caused an estimated loss of 10 000 to 15 000 dollars when the Stanton Hawkes farm milk barn milking equipment and hay were completely destroyed. A two ton truck with a flat bed was also lost. Fire chief Hale Thatcher said a delayed alarm and lack of water led to three water trips to a small ditch half a mile away.
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Stanton Hawkes
Franklin
LaVor Doney
Maurice Owen
Power Company Warns About Kite Dangers
Utah Power & Light official urges precautions as March winds tempt youths to fly kites. J C Goff advises open spaces away from wires, no metal or wire on kites, dry cotton string only, and avoid crossing streets to retrieve kites.
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Junior
J. C. Goff
Preston
Utah Power & Light Co
Mark E Peterson to Speak at Stake Meeting
Oneida Stake conference in Preston March 25 and 26 features Elder Mark E. Peterson and Theodore M. Burton as visiting authorities. Saturday sessions at 6 30 p m and 8 p m target priesthood and parents. Sunday services at 10 a m and 2 p m include a special youth meeting. all stake members urged to attend. Seventies will provide lunch.
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Oneida
Preston
Mark E. Peterson
Theodore M. Burton
Stake
Kites Entangled in Wires Reported to Power Company
Report notes that kites become entangled in wires and poles and advises people to contact the power company office rather than throwing stones to release them.
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Power ‘Company
Franklin County irrigation water management meeting highlights conservation
Harold Harris urged careful use of irrigation water and reading forecast reports for the coming season. Topics included balancing crops to water supply, planting drought resistant crops, delaying irrigation until needed, and using storage reservoirs and better ditch controls while honoring local conservation awards and sending Keith Archibald to Alpine conservation school.
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Franklin County
Harold ‘Harris
SCS
Harris
Jack Kennard
KL. Bodrero
L. B. Bigelow
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Bodrero
Franklin ,Scd
Carl Mortensen
Keith Archibald
Jack Archibald
Alpine Conservation School
Alpine Camp
Extension Service
Franklin Soll
Conservation District
Keith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gene
Wallace
Eugene Dunbar
Wallace E. Dunbar
Alvaro Jones
March of Dimes
Gene Dunbar
Utah Power
George Upchurch
Reed Hawkes
Don
Fonda
Sam
Ted Parry
Reed
Yanis
Eva C. Warner
Gilbert Cafferty
Boise
Dorothy
Evelyn :Hansen
Will
Evelyn Hansen
Epi
New
Country. Club
Head
Rotary Club
Stake Meeting
Mark E, Peterson
K. L. Bodrero
Aberdeen
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