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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1957

Page

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Program Dinner Honors Officers On Retirement

A Oneida Stakehouse event last Thursday honored Taylor Nelson William E Crane and James Woolf long serving presidents of the Oneida stake high priests quorum. The dinner and program featured remarks by J Clifford Forsgren and others with music readings and a one act play The Red Menace. About 300 attended as decorations were arranged by Harold Larsen and helpers.

Oneida Taylor - Nelson William E. Crane James Woolf Oneida Stake High Priests Moron Phillips Quorum J. Clifford .Forsgren H. Glenn Bingham Harold Larsen Bingham Red J Menace Third Ward MIA Wayne Brown Percey W. Larsen Verl J. Auger Vaughn Greaves Melvin Harris Ethel Lee Jensen Tone Beutler Kathy Blau Edna ‘Bingham

Dr Kelton Merrill Wins Lions Contest

The Preston Lions club awarded $75 in cash prizes for essays on improving Preston. Dr. Kelton Merrill won first prize and $50, with Don and Vaughn Greaves sharing the $25 second prize. Twelve manuscripts were submitted for the contest held at the club meeting.

Preston Lions Club Preston Kelton Merrill Don Vaughn Greaves

Milo’s Super Market Spring Carnival

Milo’s AG Super Market hosts a two day spring carnival with a Saturday merry go round for kids five cent hot dogs and buns and free milk cheese and gifts. A large advertisement featuring special bargains appears on the section’s last page.

Milo’s AG Super Market

Road restrictions lifted from Utah line to Red Rock area

The State Highway Department announced that restrictions would be removed at noon this Wednesday on the route from Highway 35 near the Utah state line to Red Rock and from Dayton to Preston.

State Highway Department Highway 35 Utah State Line Red Rock Dayton Preston

Stephen Noyes Named New FFA President At Preston Chapter

Stephen Noyes, son of Mr and Mrs Von Noyes of Preston, was elected president of the Preston chapter of Future Farmers of America. Steven Meek, Riverdale, was selected as vice president, with Russell Petterborg treasurer, Brent Gamble secretary, Orin Winn reporter, Symdon Stone photographer, and Merek Hinckley sentinel. They will assume office May 15 and plan winter activities such as the harvest ball and parent and son banquet.

Stephen Noyes von Noyes Preston Future Farmers of America Young Noyes Steven Meek Ariel Meek Riverdale Russell Petterborg Guy Petterborg Glendale Brent Gamble Frank Gamble Orin Winn M. H. Winn Winder Symdon Stone Joseph F. Stone Mapleton Merek Hinckley Vern Hinckley Fairview Parent and Son Russell Petterberg Lynden Stone Sentinel

University of Scouting Offers Varied Scout Courses Next Week

The University of Scouting presents multiple courses for Scouts Explorers and leaders in Logan Preston and Smithfield including advanced training for scoutmasters basic explorer training seven scouting skills and specialized topics such as first aid leathercraft knot tying Indian lore signaling and camping gear. Special sessions on advancement boards of review and courts of honor will be led by Dr Don Gunnell Lynn Toolson and others with district chairmen Elmo Petersen Lowell Plowman and Wallace Parrish coordinating.

University of Scouting Boards of Review Logan Don Gunnell Preston Smithfield Oral Ballam G. G. Blaser Versal, Davis Don MacPherson Delbert J{napper Don Smith Royal Crockett Miner Bruner L. A. Ripplinger Scott W. K. Phippen J. Steers Elmer Sharp Bill Hansen Lester Lowe Chris Hansen Vern Hinckley Ed Pitcher Barzee Baker Leon Beutler Ariel Hoth Earl Hansen Lionel ‘Danielson Advancement Lynn Toolson Iy Wallace Parrish Dale James Elmo. Petersen Lowell

William Robinson Recovering After Auto Accident

William Robinson 76 longtime Franklin County Fair Board chairman is recovering in St. Alphonsus Hospital Boise after being struck while crossing a street. He has been active in Boise during the legislature and the woman driver who struck him was fined in Boise traffic court for failing to yield to a pedestrian.

William ‘Robinson Franklin County Fair Board St. Alphonsus Hospital Boise Robinson

Fifth District Music Festival Set for Preston High School

The Fifth District Music Festival will be held at Preston High School on April 12 and 13. Fifteen district high schools are invited to participate with soloists on Friday and large ensembles on Saturday. About 1200 to 1500 students are expected, judged by a panel including Goranson, Bowman, Condie, Laycock, Dalby, and Johnson. Organizers Reed Sprenchley and assistants Shipley and Manning welcome housing help from Eastside district families and invite the public to attend the free program Friday night and the festival days.

Preston High School R. F. Goranson Idaho State College Pocatello Lorraine Bowman East High School Salt Lake City Richard Condie University of Utah Ralph Laycock Brigham Young University Provo Max Dalby Weber College Ogden Clair Johnson Prin Reed Sprenchley Lyle Shipley John Manning Eastside

Annual School of Cancer Group Held Friday

Franklin county cancer workers attended their annual training school Friday at 10 a.m. in the Elks Lodge. The session prepared volunteers to distribute cancer education material and raise funds for ongoing efforts. 78 of 275 active workers attended. Mrs. C. W. Peterson led the meeting with Dr. Q. R. Cutler, and speeches covered early diagnosis and health checkups, awards were given for five and ten years of service, and plans for future educational programs were announced.

Franklin County Elks Lodge C. W. Peterson American Cancer Society Francis Hess Q. R. Cutler Mets Ice Fomsmander Bor Ars Blaser Leo R. Hawkes Rex To Swainston Charles Bailey Gaylord Larson Gene Grant Jones Lord Christensen Luther B. Boyd Floyd Palmer Nehum Porter Earl’ Moser Sidney Sparrow Harold B. Larsen Clifton-Oxford Relief Society Franklin Sant Linrose D. A. Nash, Jr Foster West Side “High School Winder Dayton Clifton Oxford Franklin, County Cancer Society Gene Larsen Reta Swainston Frances Hess Idaho State Cancer Society Verl Schwaneveldt Weston

Pre-School Clinic Set for April 1 and 3

Franklin county will hold a preschool clinic at Central school Preston on Monday April 1 and Wednesday April 3 from 8 30 to 10 a m. On April 1 Preston and Treasureton children will be checked and on April 3 children from Whitney Franklin Riverdale Mink Creek Winder and Banida will be checked. Children must be six years old before midnight Oct 15 and parents should bring a towel and the birth certificate.

Franklin County Preston Treasureton West Side Whitney Franklin Riverdale Mink Creek Winder Banida

Subscription Campaign Closes Saturday At 3 P M

The Preston Citizen reports a subscriber drive nearing its deadline with eight grand prizes and cash awards. Max Poulter notes contestants must turn in at least three subscriptions by Saturday 3 PM to remain eligible while a ballot box tallies votes. Winners announced after counting, with a bulletin posted in the Citizen office.

Preston Citizen Max Poulter Citizen Board of Judges Preston Seadh Poulter Hag

Winners Named For Extra Prizes In Preston Campaign

Joyce Poulsen of Preston district No 1 won the $10 prize in the Preston Citizen subscription campaign. She scored 75 points to top the list, Roy Long district No 2 took $5 with 58 points, and Linda Baxter district No 2 was runner-up with 49 points. A second $10 prize is offered this week by Max Poulter. Points count subscriptions before Saturday 3 o clock.

Joyce Poulsen Preston Joyce Roy Long Linda Baxter Max Poulter

Future Farmers Host March 20 Banquet

Members of the Preston chapter of Future Farmers of America hosted mothers and dads at the first annual parent and son banquet at the Franklin Stakehouse. Jerry Chatterton acted as toastmaster. program included invocation by Eldon Golightly, an accordion solo, activity reports by Paul Bennett, Wayne Shrives, and David Orme, and various performances. Stanley S. Richardson spoke as guest.

Preston Future Farmers of_America Parent and Son Franklin Stakehouse First Ward Relief ‘Society Jerry Chatterton N. J. Chatter Geraldine Jenkins Jaclyn Littledyke Lewiston Vance Hedin Orin Winn FFA Dan Fammond Brent Christensen Earl Meek Russell Petterberry Morris Benson Stanley S. Richardson

Ward Loses $100 in Polio Drive Totals

A typographical error in THE CITIZEN misstated Preston seventh ward contributions. The ward was credited with 33.55 dollars but actually donated 133.55 dollars, altering the polio drive tallies a few weeks ago.

Preston Seventh Ward Teoe Seventh Ward

Sandwiches and drinks offered cheap at Preston store

The American Food Store in Preston announces a two day sale Friday and Saturday with free Seven-Up drinks and ham sandwiches plus a drink for 10 cents. Manager Dale Jensen says children must be accompanied by parents.

Preston Dale Jensen

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Milo’s Thomas Sparks Maryam Smith Karen Millward Dwight Sleight Joyce Poulsen Steven Beckstead Cleone Baxter Gary ‘Erickson Tonna Morrison Shirley Mylrole John Cregg Larson Dale Shepherd Robert Wood Michael Olson William Robinson Fifth District Citizen Drive Future Farmers Ward Ancer Lowety
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