Reclamation Men Confer On Slide North of Preston
Idaho reconciliation planners and irrigation officials met to assess a slide threatening the Preston Riverdale Mink Creek canal, which serves 3600 acres. The latest slide shifted land into the Bear River bed, damaged the canal tunnel, and endangered water supplies for about 200 stockholders. temporary fixes may fail this season and a repeat in 1945 caused about 40000 dollars in losses.
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Idaho’ Reclamation
Preston
Gove
Canal Company
Wells McEntire
Tom
Heath
William
O. E.larson
U.s.‘Bureau of Reclamation
Salt Lake City
Irrigation Company
4-H Scholarships Awarded by Preston Firms
Scholarships offered by two Preston firms for Moscow short course this summer were announced by County Agent Daniel Roberts. Sponsored by the 3.7 C. Penney company and the Golden Rule store, the scholarships will go to 4-H club members who made commendable records during last year’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Moscow
Daniel’ Roberts
C. Penney Company
Golden Rule
Quarter Breed Stallion Killed by Bullet Near Preston
Sheriff Lee Hansen investigates the death of a recently purchased Quarter Breed Stallion tied to a telephone pole along the old Riverdale road about 2.32 miles north of Preston. The horse, unloaded from a trailer, was shot through the forehead, likely by a .22 rifle, while unattended for about 30 minutes. the animal was insured for about 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Preston
Carter
Catholic Services Set for County Courthouse Sunday
Rev. J B Kunkel announced Catholic services will be conducted in the county courthouse Sunday. Local Catholics are urged to attend and participate in the spiritual gathering led by the parish pastor.
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County Court House
J.B. Kunkel
Worley Cup Event Scheduled Tonight at High School Auditorium
Contestants for the Worley cup theater sing at eight fifteen this evening in the high school auditorium. Eighteen students audition for honors as Professor Goransen of Idaho State College returns to judge. The program is free and open to parents and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayty
Eeuden
Eugene’ ‘Worley
Donna
Lyle Shipley
Kathleen Barrus
Betty Hogan
Steve
Hopkins
Lucy * Larson
Margaret Harding
Blanche Cutler
Claudia Hawkes
JoAnn Packard
Lenona
Edgley
Lila’ Foster
Dale Moore
Glade Fifield
Reed
Merrill
Kermit Herd
Glen
Meek
Dora Maughan
Ronnald Cole
James
Auto Accidents Near Preston Injure Several
Clarence Goodwin and his wife with a one year old child were treated after a two car crash near the Winder service station eight miles north of Preston on Highway 91. Also injured were three Idaho Falls youths and two local drivers in separate collisions. deputies investigated and a reckless driving charge was filed against Russell Seamons of Logan.
Navy recruiter to visit Preston for local enlistments
A U S Navy representative from Ogdensburg will interview local men in Preston on Tuesday May 6. The Navy recruiter will be at the local post office from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to discuss enlistment opportunities and answer questions.
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Recz
Roger
U. S.navy
Ogdsn
Preston
Navy
Scouts describe Colorado river trip at Preston Rotary luncheon
Nan Ness Hansen Jr and Val Dean Wynn recalled a rubber boat expedition down the Colorado River for 156 miles with 46 boys aboard. They called the trip thrilling and noted wildlife sightings, noting two more trips are planned.
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Preston
Nan- Ness Hansen, Jr
Val Dean Wynn
Colorado River
Preston Rotary Club
Colorado
March Hopkins
Ferdinand ‘Magellan Hansen
Robinson -Crusoe Wynn
Trenton Woman Dies in Utah Highway Crash
Carlien Anderson of Trenton died early this morning at a local hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile crash near Banida crossroads on Highway 91 about 10 45 p m Wednesday Also injured were Joseph Feacel 39 and his wife Maude Annabelle Jones Feacel 26 formerly of Iron Mountain Mich who had reportedly hitched a ride with Anderson Their 14 months old daughter was unharmed Deputy Norman Mickelson said the car left the highway as it traveled north skidded 810 feet before rolling end over end once and a half times coming to rest on its top All occupants were rushed to Preston hospital by motorists but officers could not question them about who was driving the car
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Carlien Anderson
Trenton
Banida
Ware
Joseph Feacel
Maude Annabelle Jones Feacel
Iron Mountain
Mich
Anderson
Tremonton
Norman Mickelson
Preston
Harry Miles
Barida
Glenn’ Petterberg
Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Meeting Notice
The Chamber of Commerce invites members to the first quarterly meeting of the year on Monday May 5 at 8 00 in the courthouse. Dr L V Merrill president and the board of directors will report and committee chairmen will present. After the business session two scenic views will be shown for entertainment. Members are urged to attend and participate in discussions. Suggestions are solicited.
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Chamber
of Commerce
Mel. Reeves
Reese
L.V. Merrill
League baseball game set for Monday night floodlights
A league contest between Preston High School and Pocatello will be played under floodlights at the local ball park on Monday night at 7 30.
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Preston High School
Pocatello
Idaho State Jaycees Conclave Opens Here Next Thursday
Preston Jaycees prepare for the Idaho Junior Chamber of Commerce state convention with registration in the Wilford hotel lobby. Key events run May 9 to 11 at Franklin stake house, featuring speeches by Gov Robins, Culminating in an inauguration dance at the opera house.
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Preston Jaycees
Jaycees
Idaho
Donald Ingvolstad
Lewiston
Jaycees Organization
Willy
Franklin’ Stake
Edward Cunningham
Pocatello
Gov
Robins
Chamber’ of Commerce
Allocation Set for Strawberry Sharon Forest Highway Project
Allocation of 200000 dollars from forest highway funds was approved for the Strawberry Sharon forest highway project. The agreement came at a Boise conference on April 1, conveyed by A L Anderson assistant regional forester Ogden in a letter to Cache National Forest supervisors. Financing and expenditures are overseen by the U S Public Roads Administration Boise and the Idaho State Roads Commission.
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Iase
Forest
Forest Highway
Boise
A.L. “Anderson
Cache National Forest
forest_service
U.S. Public Roads Administration
Idaho ‘State’ Roads Commission
Thatcher School Joins Franklin County Amid Consolidation
Thatcher area residents vote to move the Thatcher district to Franklin County forming a common joint school district. The district will conduct business in Franklin County with the consolidation approved at the recent election.
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Tranklin
Iwarts Hart
Ranklin and
Partis
Bannock
Covailés
Wheicher
Thatcher
Rarszlin
Magpie Drive Set for Sunday Morning
Franklin County Fish and Game Association invites residents to meet at 8 a.m. Sunday in front of First Security Bank for a magpie nest destruction drive. The group will provide nest destroying materials and oil soaked rags and bottles with caps. a bounty will be paid for magpies destroyed.
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Franklin County
Preston High Musicians Earn Top Ratings at District Festival
Preston high school musicians excel at the district music festival in Pocatello earning first division ratings for the band and the 80 voice choir directed by Lyle Shipley. Soloists and vocal groups also won top honors with several second ratings, boosting anticipation for the South Idaho festival in Idaho Falls on May 8 and 9.
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Pocatello
Preston High
Idaho Falls
Mark Hart
Preston
Lyle Shipley
Charles, Hobbs
Devon’ Chatterton
Arell ‘Christensen
Blanche
Fourth indoor boxing show eyed by Preston American Legion
The Preston American Legion posts plans an indoor ring show at a high school gym for May 19 or 23 with amateur fighters lining up for the Nacht show. Outdoor boxing at the rodeo grounds is planned for summer, likely starting June 9.
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Eaena
Preston Americah
Legion
Sheely
Chatterton
The
Nacht
Ates
Rodeo Grounds
Pioneers Honored at County Centennial Festival
The Franklin and Oneida DUP camps plan July 2 and 3 centennial festival evenings with pageants and dances at Preston rodeo grounds. Ruth Clegg Crockett Katie Ann Guiver Chatterton and Margaret McCol Jock Lemmon are guest pioneers, with queen selection by ward DUP camps and Mutuals, all to celebrate early settlement.
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Sherwin Webb
Oneida
Franklin
Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Rocky Mountain Country
Ruth “Clegg
Crockett
Katie
Ann’. Guiver
Chatterton
Preston
Margaret. McCol Jock. Lemmon
Weston
Ira Kennington
Franklin County
DUP Central
Salt Lake
City
Wek
DUP
Preston VFW Post to Sponsor Dance Friday Night
The Preston post of Veterans of Foreign Wars announces a Friday night dance at Clifton gym. Commander Bus Harmer said posters are in windows countywide and members began selling tickets to boost turnout.
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Preston Post
Clifton
Harmer
VFW
Recreation Plans Set for Summer Program in Preston
Franklin county Preston city recreation committee outlines summer activities starting June 2 with Bob Bunker again directing. Softball league opens early June and swimming classes draw 400 participants last year. Facilities include library basement city park opera house ball park and a pool yet to be selected. Preston American Legion supports effort.
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American Red Cross
The
Preston American ‘ Legion
Davis Sets World Record With 212 Consecutive Loops
Cliff B. Davis of Franklin County, 39, longtime pilot tester, set a world record by looping an airplane 212 times in Oakland California. His feat surpasses Tex Rankin's 130 loop record and follows a career including military flight training and a near fatal Florida crash. Davis has about 7,000 flying hours and previously repaired ships at Midway Island.
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Clite
Davis
Emma Davis
Franklin
Tex Rankin
Ty -the.- Citizen
Oakland Tribune
Tex Davis
Henate
Invitations Mailed for Knife Fork Club Prospects
Invitations went out Wednesday and Thursday to 250 area residents for the Preston Knife and Fork Club. Membership is limited to 125 with 26 already organizing. responses determine who joins as the club plans a guest policy and regional reach from Lewiston to Richmond Utah.
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Preston
Eau
Dpraston
Lewiston
Richmond
Utah
North
Gantile Valley
Downy
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Worley
Winder ‘Station
Clarence . L. Goodwin
Logan
Winder
the Goodwins
Duane Gardner
Leo Parker
Roland Minson
Nthe
Goodwin
William’ Hawkes
the Hawkes
Hawkes
A. Cekid
Minson
Ffor
Normian Mickelson
Royal Cutler
Russell
Seamons
Winder Ser
Bill Geddes
Winder Station
David’ Gustaveson
Spillman
Waldo
Talbot
Cliftonce
M. S. Hunter
State
Preston Swill
I A
Chamber’ of. Commerce
Strawberry-Sharon
Pranklin
Margaret. Lemmon
Etn
South Idaho
Ruth
Clegg
Mrs.Crockett
Salt Lake” City
Cliff
B. Davis
Mark Sat Man
Rowly
Florida
Knife, Fork Club
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