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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1947

Page

15

Preston High basketball falls to Boise in tight tournament finish

In the south Idaho tournament Preston upset Idaho Falls 44 41 before losing to Boise 34 33 in a dramatic finish. Missing regular Dick Condie and Clyde Bowcut sidelined by fouls, Preston showcased strong play and coach Bob Bunker’s steady leadership.

Pocatello Boise Preston Neeley Reed Merrill Darrell Handy Dick Condie Clyde Bowcut Bob Bunker Preston High Preston Cage

Declamation and plays stage event at Preston

A Preston program on April 2 offers a day of performances including declamation and two tragedies with three judges critiquing. Winners advance to the district meet at Malad on April 4. admission is free to the public.

Malad Preston

Idaho Beet Crop Expansion Opens Labor Recruitment

Idaho beet acreage has grown for a third straight year with 110000 acres already under contract. Negotiations with Mexico are pending but preparations ensure enough foreign workers when field work starts. D W Dunn and Bannock county agent teams are coordinating labor for the Franklin County Sugar Company areas.

Pierson D. W. Dunn Pocatello Bannock County Mr. Lewis Franklin County Sugar Company Idaho

Stake Conference Program Highlight

Mutual officers announce Clifford E. Young will speak at the evening meeting on temple marriages. A stake fireside chat will follow the evening session detailing church rituals and community guidance.

Clifford E. Young

Temple Marriage Discussion at Webb Home

An informal discussion on temple marriages will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Sherwin Webb. Men and Gleaners and leaders of the entire stake are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

Sherwin Webb M-Men

Agate Rings and Stone Display At South State Street

Agate jewelry is shown in a shop window on South State Street. Mr. Smith offers to explain the manufacturing process. Mr. Beal plans to expand stone work facilities with new cutting and polishing machinery for tiger eye stones. The stones form attractive, affordable rings and can be made to order for any customer.

Agate Jewelry South State Street Smith Beal Mr. Beal

Legion Boxing Card Promises Strong Returns in Preston

The Preston event features Newt Merrill 140 pounds of Preston facing Merl Yvorman formerly of Michigan now Mapleton, plus Johnny Acock of Preston vs Milt Head. Other bouts pair Stan Fisher Oxford with Lav ar Thompson Preston, Bill Jones 155 pounds Preston vs Arthur Gittens 157 Smithfield, and Lloyd Lewis with Sheldon Rawlings Preston. Low prices remain 1.25 ringside and 75 cents general. tickets at Preston billiard halls and Bike shop.

Newt ' Merrill Preston Merl Yvorman Michigan Mapleton Johnny Acock Jimmy Carter Milt Head Head Legion Stan Fisher Oxford Lavar Thompson Bill Jones Arthur Gittens Smithfield Lloyd Lewis Sheldon Rawlings American Legion Preston Billiard Halls Preston Bike Shop

Franklin Scouts Pow-Wow Attends Daily Programs

Franklin area Scouts participate in stunts ceremonies and sports including swimming baseball and field games. Attendees include Grant Hawkes and LaMar Jones from troop 32 third ward, Nile Hansen Jack Moser DeVerl Peterson and James Kirkbride from troop 40 Dayton, Charles Hobbs Max Miller Keith Allen Don Hampton and David Beckstead from troop 33 first ward, and Billie Hobbs Neil Stokes Dee Shrives and Sherman Olsen from troop 36 Franklin.

Grant Hawkes LaMar Jones Third Ward Nile Hansen Jack Moser DeVerl Peterson James Kirkbride Dayton Charles Hobbs Max Miller Keith Allen Don Hampton David Beckstead First Ward Billie Hobbs Neil Stokes Dee Shrives Sherman Olsen Franklin

Easter bonnet sale at Preston Millinery

Mrs. Wm Shrieve advertises Easter bonnet selection at Preston Millinery. Also classified notices list for rent two rooms in 6th ward and sale items including a 1941 Federal 1% ton truck and a 1936 Chevrolet coach, with contact McCune Motor.

Preston Wm.Shrieve Long WB McCune Motor

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