Gem Valley Stockmen Elect 1955 President Leon Swenson
Members of the Gem Valley Stockmen association met in Thatcher on March 14 to elect officers for 1955. Leon Swenson was chosen president with 1954 officers re elected. the group discussed grazing use, reduced grazing season, cattle tagging to deter trespass, and bull grading standards. Forest officials attended to review range conditions and FS management aims.
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Gem Valley Stockmen’s Association
Preston
Cache National Forest
Thatcher
Leon Swenson
Leo Bennett
Ellis Wright
William G Condie
Fred Burton
Forest Service
Ralph E. Crowell
Orgal E. Winkler
Thomas Gevy
Association
Three-Day-Old Infant Dies in Salt Lake City Hospital
Sharal Rawlings three day old daughter of Darwin and Elsie Sharp Rawlings died in a Salt Lake City hospital early Wednesday morning. Born March 19 in Preston she is survived by her Preston parents and six siblings Richard K Arvona LaNae Beth Valerie and Irene Rawlings. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Vernon T Sharp Fairview and Mr and Mrs James R Rawlings Ogden. Funeral services Friday at 1 pm in Webb Mortuary under Bishop Melvin L Burrup. Burial in Preston City Cemetery.
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Sharal Rawlings
Darwin
Elsie Sharp Rawlings
Salt Lake City
Preston
Richard K
Arvona
LaNae
Beth
Valerie
Irene Rawlings
Vernon T Sharp
Fairview
James R. Rawlings
Ogden
Webb Mortuary
Melvin L. Burrup
6Th Ward
Preston City Cemetery
Committee named by Farm Bureau names Hawkes leader
William Ariel Hawkes will head the national affairs committee of the Franklin County Farm Bureau. Other members are Leland Auger Wallace Olsen Eldon Bingham Ivan Thompson Frank Gilbert and Ralph Esplin. The group attended a state meeting March 18 in Pocatello. Alma Choules and Dewayne Jessop attended dairy meetings representing the Franklin County dairy committee in Pocatello on March 19.
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William Ariel Hawkes
Franklin County Farm Bureau Federation
Orval D. Benson
Leland Auger
Wallace Olsen
Eldon Bingham
Ivan Thompson
Frank Gilbert
Ralph Esplin
Pocatello
Alma Choules
Dewayne Jessop
Franklin County Farm Bureau
Dinner Hosts Gathered Wells McEntire Family News
Sunday dinner brought together the Wells McEntire hosting couple along with the Seth Christensen family from Rupert Earl McEntire and son Morgan from White Canyon Utah Reed McEntire family and June Richardson with sons Darryl and James from Preston.
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Wells McEntire
Seth , Christensen
Rupert
Earl McEntire
Morgan
White Canyon
Reed McEntire
June Richardson
Darryl
James
Preston
Adolph Anderson Dies in Weston
Adolph Emil Anderson aged 73 died at the family home in Weston from a heart ailment. Born December 19, 1881 in West Jordan Utah he married Clarice Fredrickson in Logan January 18, 1912. Survived by wife and children including Earl Vera Elvin Iona Ruby and Glen plus 12 grandchildren, a sister and a brother. Funeral services were held in Weston LDS ward with burial in Weston Cemetery.
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Adolph Emil Anderson
Weston
West Jordan
Christian
Marie Thompson Anderson
Clarice Fredrickson
Logan
Earl] Anderson
Vera Bute
Roy
Elvin Anderson
Ogden
Iona Dunn
Salt Lake City
Ruby McDermott
Three Forks
Mont
Glen Anderson
Laura Christensen
Richmond
John Munk
Weston Lds Ward
Frank Olson
Weston Cemetery
Webb Mortuary
Local Couple's Baby Dies After Birth in Salt Lake City
Claire Goff infant daughter of Wayne C and Katherine Bickmore Goff died late Monday night in a Salt Lake City hospital a few hours after birth. Born March 21 in Salt Lake City she is survived by her parents grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe C Goff and Mrs Harvey Bickmore all of Preston. Graveside services were held Wednesday at 2 30 p m in Preston city cemetery with W Dean Palmer bishop of the Preston first ward in charge. Burial was directed by Webb mortuary.
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Claire Goff
Wayne C
Katherine Bickmore Goff
Salt Lake City
Joe C Goff
Harvey Bickmore
Preston
Preston City Cemetery
W Dean Palmer
Preston First Ward
Webb Mortuary
Porter Dup Meeting Held At Gibson Home
Rachel Porter Dup group met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Ellen Gibson's home. Randy Dursteler performed an accordion solo. Mrs. Gibson gave the life sketch of Henry Stanley Green. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Mary Brown and Mrs. Jeanette Hansen for 15 members.
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Rachel Porter Camp
Ellen Gibson
Randy Dursteler
Ehen Stanley Greenthhalgh
Mary Brown
Jeanette Hansen
Mapleton Ward Reunion Details Date Set
The Mapleton ward reunion will be Saturday with dinner served at noon. A program will follow at 2 p.m. All former ward members are invited to attend.
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Mapleton Ward
Preston High Baton Corps Sets Tryouts for March 31
The Preston High baton corps announces tryouts on Thursday March 31 at 4 30 p m in the gym. Girls will be judged on marching posture personality and smile. Uniforms cost about 20 dollars not including boots and baton. The group plans a busy year including Franklin pioneer celebration July Fourth rodeo Preston High homecoming USAC homecoming and winter basketball halftime shows.
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Baton Corps
Preston High
Franklin
Preston High School
USAC
Daisy Ann Martin Dies at Age of 77
Daisy Ann Nelson Martin 77 of 255 South 2nd West Preston died Friday morning after a long illness. She was born July 8, 1877 in Bloomington Idaho and married to John P R Martin Aug 8, 1896 in Malad. She lived in Swan Lake from 1911 to 1946 and in Preston the last eight years. Survived by 10 children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 1 p.m. in Preston 2nd ward chapel with burial at Swan Lake cemetery.
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Daisy Ann Nelson Martin
South 2Nd West Street
Preston
Bloomington
Ida
James T
Alice Youn Nelson
John PR. Martin
Alice Condie
Cache Junction
Daisy Condie
Garland
Porter Martin
Delbert Martin
Cornish
Oliver Martin
Conda
Violet Wakely
Idaho Falls
Jennie Bentley
McCammon
Guy Martin
Danville
Weldon Martin
J. T. Nelson
Franklin
F. E. Bright
Lewiston
Preston 2Nd Ward
Parley Shafter
Swan “Lake
Webb Mortuary
To buy or sell use the PRES TON CITIZEN classified page
Classified notes on the PRES TON CITIZEN page invite local buyers and sellers to place ads. Readers can list items for sale or request needed goods, connecting residents through concise notices and small transactions.
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Preston Citizen
Three Local Boys Highlight FFA Members at Preston High
Stephen Hinckley Gale Moser and another senior lead in 4 H and FFA work. Hinckley serves as chapter president and district vice president while managing dairy and grain projects and participating in basketball football and baseball. Moser acts as chapter vice president and eyes future presidency with beef steer and heifer projects and plans for purebred Herefords. Advisor William Craner notes their training will aid college and farming careers and aims for the American Farmer award.
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Stephen Hinckley
FFA
Stephen
Idaho
Preston High School
Gale Moser
Gale
American Farmer
William Craner
Rodeo Contract Signed For 1955 Event In Preston
Preston rodeo committee members met in chamber of commerce rooms to sign a contract for the famous night rodeo. Dell Haslam will supply stock for the event set for July 28 29 and 30 1955. A L Snowy Stocks presided with Virgil Knudson Alvin Beckstead Reed Allen and others attending.
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Preston Rodeos
Chamber of Commerce
del Haslam
Chamber of Com
Local Man Honored by General Motors in New Role
Nathaniel Eames receives a high position in General Motors overseeing business management for dealers in several states. The appointment, described by Mr Cranney as a great compliment to Than Eames, carries responsibility for involving millions of dollars. The article also notes visits and community events including pie demonstration by Mrs Lucretia Maughan and a Relief Society gathering with a chili supper and various performances.
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Rolet
Cranney
General Motors
Eames
Barnes
Local families gather during weekend visits across several towns
Mr and Mrs Jeff Hurst visited River Heights hosts the Batemans and Selma Bergquist. Preston’s Roy Sorenson and Oneida Station’s Paul Hansen joined Christen Hansen for Sunday dinner. Orlando Rasmus sen and family hosted Cal- vin Forsgren and Riverdale guests. Logan temple attendees included Delmer Olsen and Orlando Rasmussen with Pearl in Roper and Vergia Hansen. Evening sessions drew Floyd Erickson, Fremon Jepsen, and Elias Jepsen. Additional guests came from Salt Lake to visit Delores Auger’s group, while Lewiston Utah visitors joined Delmer Olsen’s family. Long weekend saw visits from Ogden and Providence, and celebrants at a Kresie-Jensen gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mink Creek
Delbert Keller
Lucretia Maughan
Preston
Carolyn Rasmuss
Anna Nurst
Georgia Carver
Virgia Hansen
Pearlin Roper
Sarah Rasmussen
Velda Olsen
Elna Larsen
Ada Jensen
Jessie Ericksen
Virginia Dockstader
Emma Larsen
Wanda Jensen
Carolyn Rasmussen
Christian Jensen
Logan
Gerald McKenzie
Arden Rasmussen
Boise
Agnes Jensen
Ogden
Arlene Jepsen
Relief Society
Ward Church
Hugh Hansen
Virginia Hansen
Agnes Jepsen
Nell Hansen
Donald Jepsen
Martin Christensen
Elias Jepsen
Fremon Jepsen
Jeff Hurst
Lee Bateman
River Heights
Hurst
Selma Bergquist
Roy Sorenson
Paul Hansen
Oneida Station
Christen Hansen
Orlando Rasmussen
Calvin Forsgren
Riverdale
Logan Temple
Delmer Olsen
Vergia Hansen
Floyd Erickson
Delores Auger
Paula D
Carol Ann
Salt Lake
Marve Packer
Clarice
Ilene
Lawrence Baird
Lewiston
Delmer
Olsen
Herman Jepsen
Lor ‘In
Wayne
Donald
Hyrum Jensen
Johnny Hansen
Quincy
Wash
Ray Sparrow
Sparrows
Linrose
Viggo Jensen
Providence
Vern Kresie
Harold Jensen
Amy Kresie
Avada Jensen
Margene
Maxine Stone
Cancer group hears talks on statewide cancer work progress
Mrs. George Schoper of Montpelier received district honors and presented awards for service while Mrs. L. B. Anderson of Boise discussed statewide maps. Dr. Reed Broadbent of Logan stressed early cancer signs with slides of cured patients as Dr. N. S. Davies led questions. Luncheon followed as groups debated county functions under Anderson and Schoper.
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George Schoper
Montpelier
L. B. Anderson
Boise
Reed Broadbent
Logan
NS Davies
Anderson
Schoper
Mink Creek Stockmen Work to Boost Forage on Birch Creek Allotment
The Mink Creek Stockmen and the lower Birch Creek area pursue reseeding to improve forage production and establish vegetative cover. Members defer grazing to allow new grass growth, ensuring soil protection and better watershed conditions for the allotment.
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Birch Creek
Card of Thanks for Illness and Death of Father
The Rice family thanks all who offered thoughts and kindness during our father and husband’s illness and at the time of his death. Mrs. Ira Quince Rice and family.
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Ira Quince Rice
Fairview Visitors and Local Guests Gather in Utah Town
Fairview residents host and visit relatives from Salt Lake City Brigham City Logan and Whitney over a weekend. Families include Hyde Marler Larsen Rawlings Mikesell and Cole among others with a surprise party held for Ole Nielson.
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Theoda Hyde
Shanon
I Feth
Betty Kaye
Pay Wiser
Salt Lake City
Gene Marler
Lynn Larsen
Oscar Rawlings
Richard Wiser
Brawley
Calif
Bob Mikesell
Bob Brown
Whitney
Ole Nielson
Ralph Cole
Whitneys and Merlins Speak At Sunday Meeting
Sunday evening speakers Whitney and Merlin Whittle addressed the gathering while Myrl Bodily and Naomi Gilbert chaired the Sunday school class. A potluck followed Friday evening in LaRay Hall recreation hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Merlin Whittle
Vera Cole
Ned
Seattle
Lynn Johnson
Mildred Whittle
Reed Merrill
Gilbert
Writsand
Viren Jensen
Ores
Boise
Bob Crooke
Mesa
Ariz
Ephraim
Marvin Byemgaard
Fairview Local To Hear Lawyer On April 6
Fairview local residents may attend a Farm Bureau meeting at Purview chapel at 8 p m where Lloyd Brown ing Idaho Farm Bureau lawyer will discuss wills deeds and legal documents in family affairs Alma Choules president invites the public to attend the event
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Purview Chapel
Lloyd Browning
Idaho Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Alma Choules
Agent Advises on Maximizing Egg Production in Poultry Flocks
County agent Daniel Roberts and University of Idaho expert Robert Black offer farming tips to boost lay rates. Provide ample feeding space and water, ensure 14 hours of light, use one nest per five layers, and regularly cull underperformers to protect profits.
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CBE
Daniel Roberts
Robert Black
University of Idaho Extension Service
Everbearing strawberry varieties suit Idaho growing conditions
The guide recommends Twentieth Century Rockhill Redrich Gem and Mastodon as suitable dwarf and trailing types for Idaho gardens, noting their resilience and productivity across common regional conditions.
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Idaho
Rockhill
Redrich
Gem
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Preston Idaho
Gem Valley Stockmen
Adolph Anderson
Rachel Porter Dup
Daisy Ann Martin
Nathaniel Eames
Cancer Awards
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