Community News Roundup of Preston Area Visits and Births
Mrs. Gwen Rasmussen and children from Salt Lake City visit her parents the Johnsons. Numerous relatives travel, study at BYU, or visit across Idaho, Utah, and California. New babies arrive as Dale Allred and Carl Mortensen welcome daughters and sons. local illnesses and a major operation are noted. Local businesses advertise Admiral radios and plumbing services amidst travel and temple excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen Rasmussen
Salt Lake City
Lawrence Johnson
Joe Johnson
Earl Weaver
Burning Farm Buildings Daily Toll in North America
The notice reports that nearly 100 farm buildings burn daily in the United States and Canada, totaling about 35,000 per year, highlighting widespread fire risks on farms across North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
City election candidates propose water and street upgrades
The report outlines plans for replacing wooden distribution lines with steel, adding a 500 000 gallon reservoir for a total 1 250 000 gallons, building a modern fire department, widening State street, creating recreation and beautification programs, hiring engineers, installing new lighting, and a road program with sewer and water prior to streets. It notes liquor by the drink is not an issue to be decided by officials but by voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Potato Price Support Program Details Published for 1947
The Franklin county ACA office in Prescott outlines 1947 potato price supports. Eligible growers must meet acreage goals, declare expected quality and pay a service fee, with loans available but not principal, and parity to be set not below 90 percent. Restrictions apply to land deemed unfit and to small farms under 2.9 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Agricultural Conservation Office
Preston
Department of Agriculture
ACA
Ladies Posse Seeks Riders to Join Club
Mrs Swainston Mrs Winn Mrs Thompson Mrs Oliverson Miss Whitehead Erma Winn Viva Smith Margaret Hobbs and Donna Beth Oliverson invite all girls and ladies who enjoy horseback riding to contact officers and join the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swainston
Winn
Thompson
Oliverson
Miss Whitehead
Erma Winn
Viva Smith
Margaret Hobbs
Donna Beth Oliverson
Marble Tourney Promises Medals and County Playoff
The report lists prizes like bill folds, drug items, archery sets and hardware items for a school marble tournament with a Grand theatre prize and special medals for first to third. Letters urge a rapid school playoff to set up the county contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penney
Johnson Drug
Mel’s
Preston
Owl Billiards
Wynn Hardware
Grand Theatre
Beet Industry Price Guarantee Topic Emerges
The article discusses a national beet industry concept where growers would receive a guaranteed price if the sugar market falls, outlining potential policy framing and implications for farmer income and market stability.
Youth Awards and Social at Franklin Stake Meetings
The Franklin stake marks annual youth awards with five boys named Wilford Ged des Dan Durrant Edwin Nuffer Jr Richard Nash and Clive Bodily. Preston second ward reports record achievements across priest teachers and deacons quorums. Guests include parents of all stake youth and social games follow directed by Mr and Mrs John S Weber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Geddes
Dan Durrant
Edwin Nuffer, Jr
Richard Nash
Clive Bodily
Preston Second Ward
Franklin Stake
John S. Weber
Preston Legion Plans Banquet And Election
Officers of the Preston American Legion post plan a banquet and the annual nomination and election meeting for the evening of Thursday April 10. The event will be held in the courthouse basement with a full slate of officers to be nominated and elected after dinner. All members are urged to attend and nonmember veterans will receive a special invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston American Legion Post
Sugar price shifts may boost beet grower income
Growers could gain if sugar prices rise above the current base of 8.10 per cwt. A letter to growers notes pending Congress action ending sugar price control by Oct 31 1947 or March 31 1948. Beet prices rise with sugar price, with estimates from 14.50 to 15 minimum up to 12.25 per cwt and 20.66 to 21.16 per ton. Officials urge planting all available beet acres given limited surplus prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
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Asael Bell
Miss Bell
BYU
Provo
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Rulon Keller
Jackie Geddes
Bill Geddes
Dale Allred
Mary Johnson
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Carl Mortensen
al Carlson
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Lowry Field
Colorado
Admiral
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O. E. Baugh
Frank T Merrill
J. N. Larsen
Pocatello
Mrs
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J.N. Harris
Winsor Merrill
Anet Harris
Grace Baugh
Maura Sorenson
Logan
Alvin Harris
B. A. Smith
H. T. Bickmore
Smith
Mrs. Bickmore
James Keller
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Cleo Barthlome
DeMar
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Cleo Smart
Lois Hartingson
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Jerry Merrill
Frank Merrill
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B. H. Winward
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Baugh Bros. Pilg
Hattie Greaves
Carol Greaves
Newell Aldous
Julius Jepson
Temple
John Powell
Dushane
Moms Parry
Orrie
E. Baugh
Tfe
Potato ‘Suport
Triple A
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Ariety
Youth Awards
Legion
Overland Greyhound Lines
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Preston Franklin Richmond Ly
Smithfield
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