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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1951

Page

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Vivian Meik to Speak on International Affairs at Preston

Vivian Meik, columnist for the Deseret News and noted speaker on world affairs, will deliver a talk Monday evening at the Preston first ward chapel. Sponsored by the Franklin County Farm Bureau, the event runs 3 p.m. with public attendance invited. Alf Chambers of the Farm Bureau will introduce Meik and speak on agriculture and farming cooperation.

Vivian ‘Meik Deseret ‘News Preston First Ward Meil Franklin Farm ™ Bureau-In Melk Lake United’ Nations Washington D. C Meik Franklin’ County Canada Swith Alf’ Chambers Bureau Cache Valley Dairymen’s Serreane Vivian _Meik England Abyssinia Mussolini Goebbels Meie Hitler Rhine Germany

FFA Members Head to State Convention

Future Farmers of America members and advisor William Craner leave Wednesday morning for Boise to attend the annual state convention held March 29 to 31. Delegates Fen ton Larsen Jack Moser and Garth Bodily travel with Larsen newly elected president and Bodily the chapter reporter. The Preston chapter has 101 members.

William Craner Boise FFA Fenton’ Larsen Jack Moser Garth Bodily Larsen Moser Bodily Schoo Larsen Preston

Telephone Directories to Be Delivered This Week

R S Fulton manager of the exchange said new telephone directories will be delivered this week. He noted the move into operation may cause confusion for West Side residents before the time is set, and urged readiness to adopt the change.

R.S. Fulton West Side

Waddoups Former Swan Lake Resident Dies in Tremonton

Mark Waddoups aged 38, longtime Swan Lake resident, died Monday at his Tremonton home. He was the son of the late Thedd Bright and Thomas Waddoups. Funeral services set for Friday at 3 PM in the Swan Lake LDS chapel with Lionel Merrill officiating.

Mark Waddoups Swan Lake Tremonton Thedd Bright Ghd Thomas - “Waddoups Swan-Lake -Lds Lionel Merrill

Nine County Men In Draft Call

Nine Franklin county young men prepare for induction at Fort Douglas on April 16. Inductees from Preston Weston and Salt Lake City include Leness Keller Russell Wilson Elgere Morgan Bryan Rage Chris Fredrickson Arlen Leroy Daley Larry Dalle Doyle Lloyd Weston and Gaylord Christofferson. Fifteen more men will undergo pre induction physicals on April 10 including Scott Coburn Gary Casteel Bob Herd Max Olsen Deli T Waddoups Deverley Holliday Searle Daley Arch Geddes Reed Westover Kay Wireman Darwin W Taylor and Reed Griffeths.

Franklin County Douglas Preston Weston Salt Waddoups Deverley Holliday Searle Daley Arch Geddes Reed Westover Clifton Kay Wireman Grace Darwin W. Taylor Presfox Reed Griffeths

Resigning Chief Groves Leaves Police Force

Chief W R Groves has submitted his resignation effective March 31. He has shipped his household goods to California and is closing his paint and glass business to move west. The city plans no immediate new appointment as a municipal election in April may bring changes. Mayor Ernest Eberhard Jr. is not seeking re election and two council seats will be contested.

W. R. Groves Groves California Pacific Coast Ernest Eberhard, Jr

4H Club Breeders Share Brooding Findings

An article by Stony discusses 4H poultry work in White County led by Ralph Kidd of Route Two and Millar Hatchery. It highlights aging brooding methods, feeding and rearing chicks, and notes a presentation on brood care and efficiency.

Stony White County Fass Ralphs Ralph Kidd Millar Ralph” Millar Gatland Kidd Oueéu Gibson Igen Reger Easiar

Preston Women Nominated for Idaho Mother of Year

Franklin county will send two candidates to the Idaho Mother of the Year contest next week as Gov Len Jordan announces Idaho Mothers Week. Nominees from Preston include Mrs Lucy C Tanner and Mrs Myrtle R Goff with strong LDS, Red Cross, and community service backgrounds and large families.

Preston Idaho Len Jordan Franklin County Lucy C. Tanner Myrtle R.’ Goff Tanner Payson American‘ “Fork Brigham Young’ University LDS Church Relief Society Mutual George LeRoy- Tanner Goffs Totah Gott Lyanownaj Jsan Vyrle Utah Charles Coast: Guard Leyte Vyri

Mink Creek Stockmen Elect Officers At Annual Meeting

Mink Creek stockmen formed their association for the upcoming grazing season on March 19. Norman J. Larsen of Mink Creek was elected president with Cop McGregor of Thatcher as vice president Dwight Wilde as secretary treasurer and Lloyd Christensen and Leeral G Jensen as board members. James C. Stewart and Forest Ranger Thomas Levy attended to discuss forest service cooperation on range improvement including reseeding fencing and reducing grazing to allow vegetation recovery. The group voted to work with the forest service on the range program and to carry out reseeding and fencing as funds allow.

Mink Creek Wilde Lloyd Christensen Leeral G. Jensen James 3.C Stewart Cache National Forest Logan Ranger-Levy Forest Service Association Service

Clifton Village Plans Nomination Meeting for Board Seats

The village of Clifton prepares for a meeting to name candidates for three positions on the village board. The event is set for next Monday at 8 o'clock in Clifton church. Terms of office for three members expire this year.

Clifton Gad Heward Eescil

Weston Correspondent Needed by Newspaper

Advertisement seeks a Weston correspondent to report happenings in Weston and surrounding area. The notice notes the newspaper pays roughly $1,000 annually to its correspondents and invites immediate contact at the city office.

Weston Weston Wee Ssi Cite Iy Newepire Fis

Logan Minstrel Show Set for April 5 at High School

Preston Jaycees sponsor the North Logan Lions club minstrel show to be held Thursday April 5 in the high school auditorium. Howard Bennet, president, announced a cast of 356 with singing and dancing specialty acts. The troupe has already performed several times in the county to large audiences, and tickets are being sold for a capacity crowd.

Preston Jaycees North Logan Lions Club Howard Bennett Jaycees

Gem Valley Dairymen Co operative Annual Meeting

Notices mailed to Gem Valley Dairymen Co operative members announce the annual meeting at Thatcher Grade School building at 1 pm this Saturday. All members are urged to attend especially those who supplied milk or cream in 1947. Prominent speakers in the dairy and cooperative fields will be present and musical numbers are planned. The event will end with a dance and refreshments. the public is invited to attend.

Valley Dairymen's _ Co-operative Thatcher

Future Farmers Banquet Honors Fathers and Members

Future Farmers of America members and their fathers gathered Wednesday evening at the Granville House for a banquet attended by about 170 guests. Wilford Meek, president of the FFA, presided with his son as toastmaster. the program featured opening ceremonies and a report of the action.

Ientsers Preston Graual Danwuét Balleot Frankelinglake House Presdor First Ward Wilford Meek FFA B. A Meek Riverdale

Weston Cemetery Improvements Urge Community Help

Weston cemetery district directors Rolland Williams Alvin Maughan and Jesper Rasmussen report recent improvements including a 15 foot well new addition to the tool house and a pump able to deliver water. they say the Weston village system lacks sufficient water and call for more local cooperation to keep the cemetery in good condition and plan a fair maker this summer.

Weston Cemetery Erica Ofsgrave Masti Mickelson Weston Rolland Williams Alvin, Maughan Jesper ‘Rasmussen Weston - Willege

Weston villagers nominate two party slates for board

Candidates on two tickets were nominated for the Weston village board Monday evening. The Progressive party ticket includes Earl Buttars Harvey Dewey and Alton Campbell. The Citizens party nominated LaVon Williams Elders Baptist and Lyman Merrill. Felix Feller seeks a two year mayor term on the Progressive ticket and Reed Thompson on the Citizens ticket.

Weston Progressive Party Earl, Buttars Harvey’ Dewey Alton Campbell Citizens Party LaVon. Williams Bastian Lyman Merrill Felix Feller Progressive Reed Thompson The Citizens

West Side School hosts first western county dinner carnival dance

The Low Association L held its annual dinner carnival and dance on Saturday at Dayton High School. Dinners were served in the kitchen and classrooms while the carnival and dance filled the building. Three new directors were elected: Deward Gambles Lloyd Forsgren and Hugh Geddes.

Anne Couaizry Lene Assn Association West Side Dayton Deward “Mac” Gambles Lloyd Forsgren Hugh‘ Geddes

Farm Bureau backs surgical medical service enrollment ends April 15

Franklin County Farm Bureau hosts a Friday meeting at the courthouse with regional director Jack Nevin to promote a nationwide nonprofit community sponsored program offering hospital and surgical medical benefits through Idaho Blue Cross at nominal cost. The plan aims to meet needs of individuals and families, with enrollment closing April 15.

Franklin Farm Bureau Jack” Névin Idaho ‘Blue Cross Neviri Frank, Gilbert Ben Meek

Lions Art Exhibit Planned at High School April 25

Lions club announces an art exhibit at the high school library on April 25. The event aims to showcase student paintings with prizes of a wristwatch for the best painting and a pencil set for a runner up.

LIONS

Franklin county oil and gas drilling planned

J W Morris, California oil developer, says Franklin county holds the greatest undeveloped oil pool in the United States and plans five test wells within 30 days after securing leases. He notes outside investment and invites landowners to contact him at Johnson hotel or Preston attorney P M Condi's office.

Franklin County United States California Ioil Shail Morris Franklin Johnson M. Condi Preston

Municipal Race Shapes Up With Six Candidates

Earl Goaslind and Roy Andreasen enter the municipal race as six candidates vie for city offices. Mayor Harold Allen and others have announced candidacies for council seats in the April 24 election. Voters will pick one mayor and two council members with precincts at Martin & Howe and Homer Tractor Service. Registrations close the Saturday before election day.

TEES Eester Hilon“Durin Harold‘b.allen Baur de ‘Earl Goaslind Ion Roy ~ Andreasen Andreasen George Stanger Isaac M. Evans Martin’ & Howe Homer C. L. Roy Greaves City Water

Guide Issued by PMA for 1951 Production Setup

Franklin county farmers receive a PMA produced production guide for 1951 based on 1949 seedings. Wheat barley oats and corn crop percentages are listed with increases. Prior county PMA committee approval required for any ACP payment and project dates.

PHA PMA

Benefit Court Tilt Between Franklin Stake All Stars And Oneida

A benefit basketball game is planned for next Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the high school gym to aid Max Atkinson who broke his ankle in the Franklin stake tourney final. The Franklin stake all stars meet the Oneida stake all stars in a rematch after a two point thriller.

Max Atkinson Franklin Stake Oneida Stake Tilixis

Elks Elect Officers at Preston Lodge Meeting

Preston lodge BPOZ No. 1670 elected new officers at the meeting held Thursday to lead the organization in the coming year. Exalted Ruler Robert S. Tulton will preside with a slate including key posts across the lodge.

Preston Lodge Tobert S.tulton Oitier Gigema Eriga Cgvacs Philip Wa Ceaches Iusice Tudo Jeaseayile Yesepn Lovers

Deadline set for merit badge pow wow at USAC

Sunday April 1 is final date for boy scouts to send in applications and fees for the merit badge pow wow at USAC. The event will be held Friday and Saturday April 6 and 7. The $4.75 fee applies. Applications are to be submitted to the scout office in Logan. The pow wow targets Saglé Ute star first class and second class scouts who have completed all first class requirements except two months of service. Explorers are not eligible. Rural Arts Building at USAC to serve as headquarters.

Boy Scouts USAC Logan Saglé Ute

Treasureton Home of Dentons Destroyed by Fire

The Denton residence in Treasureton was destroyed by a Wednesday noon fire. Firefighters found the attic blaze and it is unknown how the fire started. Most furniture was removed by friends and neighbors, and the house carried partial insurance.

Malcolm Denton Treasureton Nesday

Labor Supply Will Be Adequate Says County Official

Paul Smith agriculture supervisor for Traivcin County Sugar Co. says farmland labor should be more than sufficient this year. He notes growers’ associations expect ample labor despite worries and mentions varying state conditions. The report continues on page 10 with further details.

Paul ‘Smith Paul 26 Smith Traivcin County Sugar Co Esester Ma Smith

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Vivian Meik Police Mrs. Tanner PETS Norman J. Larsen Association of. ‘Mink Stockmen Gem-Valley Dairymen CAL Ack Low Association West Side School Farm-Bureau Présvon Lions Club Acti Aon Mobis C. ‘Earl Goaslind Roy Andreasen Berar PrankTin County Elks’ ‘Elect ‘Officers Hoste
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