Annual Camporee Of Boy Scouts Set May 10 11
Rain or shine the Franklin county district scouts will hold their annual camporee May 10 and 11 on Cub River banks behind the Mapleton ward church. Patrols check in at 4 p m Friday under District Commissioner Melvin Harris. weight limits and campfire program planned by Andrew Shumway and Lloyd Christenser. Fielding Winward says all in outdoors action are welcome.
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Franklin County
Cub River
Mapleton Ward
Franken
Melvin Harris
Andrew Shumway
Lloyd Christenser
Fielding Winward
Local Dairyman To Attend Conclave In Indianapolis
Two Idaho members Alma Choules of Preston and W. W. Brown of Ovid were elected to represent Idaho at the Holstein Friesian Association of America 72nd annual convention in Indianapolis June 4-5. Delegates from 48 states will discuss policy and elect officers for the world’s largest dairy cattle registry, which logged 205,527 new herd registrations and 127,769 transfers last year.
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Holstein- Friesian Association of America
Idaho
Indianapolis
Alma Choules
Preston
W. W. Brown
Ovid
National Association
Holstein-Friesian Association
Clair Peterson on Honor List at Arizona State College
Clair W. Peterson of Preston is named to the academic honor list for the first semester ending Jan 25 at Arizona State College Tempe. A freshman in the college of business administration, he has a 3.07 average and is a 1950 Preston High School graduate who served three years in the U S Army.
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Clair W. Peterson
Stella Peterson
Preston
Arizona State College
Tempe
Peterson
College of Business Administration
Preston High School
U. S. Army
Motorboat Races Planned at Twin Lakes
Local enthusiasts announce motorboat races for Sunday May 19 on Twin Lakes. Sponsored by the Preston Chamber of Commerce with the American Boat Association, the event aims to become annual. Luther Boyd serves as general chairman with Ted Perry and Glen Godfrey assisting.
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Twin Lakes
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Assi Ts
Luther Boyd
Ted Perry
Glen Godfrey
Wheat Growers organize Franklin County unit
Friday session in the Franklin county courthouse resulted in the formation of a county wide wheat grower organization. A seven man board was elected to lead the Franklin county group and represent the county at the Idaho Wheat Growers Association meeting in Boise.
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Franklin County
Idaho Wheat Grower's Assa
Floyd Zollinger
William Geddes
Banida
Idaho Wheat Grower’s Assn
Boise
Ben Johnson
Ben Buttars
Weston
Melvin Kirby
Treasureton
R. “W. Geddes
W. C. Reese
Preston
Ralph Esplin
Oo. E. Ralphs
Clifton
Franklin County Urges Boat Owners to Buy Licenses
The Franklin County Fish and Games Assn calls boat owners to obtain annual licenses under Idaho's new law ahead of May 19 Twin Lakes races. Licenses vary by boat length and motor horsepower with a $2.50 minimum. rowboats without motors are exempt. Licenses available at the county assessor and valid statewide.
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Franklin County
Twin Lakes Reservoir
Franklin County Fish and Games Assn
Idaho
Fish and Game
Five Mile Area Topographic Survey Under Way
Soil Conservation Service officials in Boise conduct a topographic survey of the Five Mile erosion area west of Preston. The wash from Bear River to Dayton and a half mile on each side are included. Three SCS men say the project will take about one month and will inform a control plan for local review.
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Soil Conservation Service
Preston
Bear River
Dayton
SCS
Boise
Plans Move Ahead for Local Road-E-O
May 19 set for Preston teen age road e o at Preston recreation park with organizers outlining event details and safety measures.
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Preston
Local Safe Driving Road-eo Seeks Teen Entrants
All teenagers with driving permits or licenses may enter the local road-eo. Local winner advances to the state contest in Moscow on June 23 to reach the national event in Washington D C July 25 29 for a $3000 scholarship. National sponsor groups include the U S Jaycees Liberty Mutual Insurance and the American Trucking Associations. Application blanks are available at Dan's Barber Shop.
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Moscow
Washington
D. C
U. S. Jaycees
Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies
American Trucking Associations, Inc. Dah‘ Belnap, Ghairman
Dan
Fire department answers call at Chester Walton home
Preston Fire Department responded to a Wednesday afternoon alarm at 3 o'clock to a small bedding fire in an upstairs bedroom of Chester Walton in Second North. Cause undetermined, minimal damage reported.
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Preston
Chester Walton
Second North
Water Supply Now Favorable in Five Snow Courses
The Soil Conservation Service reports a favorable water supply outlook for five snow courses in Utah Idaho and the Columbia River Basin as of April 1 1957. Measurements by Jack Kennard and George Barrus compare 1957 to previous years showing higher or improving water content at several sites including Strawberry Mink Divide Strawberry Creek Christen sen Willow Flat and Franklin Basin.
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Soil Conservation Service
Jack Kennard
George Barrus
Strawberry Creek
Christensen ‘Ranch
Willow Flat
Franklin Basin Ranger Station
Utah
Idaho
Columbia River Basin
School Dramatists Set Teahouse of the August Moon
Preston High schedules May 9 and 10 for the Thespian Club and theater productions class to stage Teahouse of the August Moon by John Patrick. The Broadway hit, a 1956 drama prize winner about an Okinawan village, stars Sakini and a 16 member cast.
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Preston ‘High Ool
John Patrick
Thespian Club
Theater Productions
drama _ critics circle
Sakini
Kent Nelson
Gregovich
Steven Johnson
Wainwright Purdy III
Kim Nielsen
Fisby
David Parkinson
Judy Nash
Diane Winward
Brent Robinson
Hokaida
Horatio Gregory
Sumata
Norman Taylor
Seiko
Ted Roper
Higa Jiga
Marjorie Robinson
Keora
Herbert Rallison
Oshira
Wayne Elwell
Lotus Blossom
Connie Jean Affleck
Captain McLean
Neil Tanner
Preston High
Local Jewelry Firm Presents Two New Watches to Graduates
T. C. Merrill and Sons Jewelry awarded two water wristwatches to Preston High School graduates Joan Nielsen and Steven Johnson. Nielsen is the daughter of Carl and Mrs. Nielsen, Johnson the son of Ben and Mrs. Johnson. Photographs show the winners with their prizes.
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T. C. Merrill and Sons Jewelry
Preston High School
Joan Nielsen
Carl P. Nielsen
Steven Johnson
Ben B. Johnson
Local Boy Hurt In Bike Car Crash In Preston
Richard Merrill eight, son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Merrill of Preston, was struck by an automobile driven by Monte Olsen of the J C Penney Co as he rode south on Fourth West Street Sunday around 5 pm. He remained unconscious briefly and underwent kidney surgery in Salt Lake City. His grandfather said he is showing improvement but remains far from recovered. Local police said no charges were filed.
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Richard Merril
LDS Hospital
Salt Lake City
Wayne Merrill
Preston
Fourth West Street
Oneida Street
Monte Olsen
J. C. Penney Co
Richard
Salt Lake Hospital
T. C. Merrill
T C Merrill & Sons Jewelry
Olsen
Eight Utah Power veterans honored at annual club party
Eight veteran employees of Utah Power & Light Co from the Preston area received recognition at the 20th annual Veterans Club party on April 22. The awards named include 35 years for William B. Garrett and F. W. Spillman, 30 years for Robert M. Gordon of Oneida, 25 years for W. W. Hansen and Ray F. Nelson of Preston, and 20 years for Homer C. Herd Floyd C. Robinson of Preston and Hyrum Peterson of Grace.
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Utah Power & Light Co
Preston
Veterans Club
Salt Lake City
Up&i
William B. Garrett
F. W. Spillman
Robert M. Gordon
Oneida
W. W. Hansen
Ray F. Nelson
Homer C. Herd
Floyd C. Robinson
Hyrum Peterson
Grace
County Wool Clip Brings High Price
The Franklin county wool clip sold last Thursday to Dewey Gould and Co of Salt Lake City for 56 5 8 cents per pound. This marks the second highest price for Idaho wool pools in 1957. Howard Hall, chairman, said bids were received from five of 17 firms invited. The sale was awarded after review by the wool marketing committee: Hall, David E. Davis, Jerry Meek, George Johnson, and Rex Crane. Growers are urged to shear by May 20 and to keep fleeces clean, tied, bagged, and marked for identification. A $1 fleece advance was paid at sale. checks may be picked up May 25 at the county agent's office.
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Franklin County
Dewey Gould and Co
Salt Lake City
Idaho
Howard Hall
Mr. Hall
David E. Davis
Jerry Meek
George Johnson
Rex Crane
Dewey Gould Company
Hall
Porter Completes Training At Fort Knox
Pvt. Mark T. Porter son of George QR Porter Route 3 Preston completed six months of military training April 27 at Fort Knox Kentucky under the reserve forces act program He finishes six weeks of tactical field training and will be eligible to complete his service with a local Army reserve or National Guard unit
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Mark T. Porter
George QR. Porter
Route 3
Preston
Fort Knox
Porter
Preston High Announces 18th Vocal Contest For Baugh Cup
Preston High School opens its 18th annual vocal contest next Monday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The Baugh cup trophy honors Horace Baugh and the judging panel includes Prof. Rudy Goransen of Idaho State College. The 90 voice choir will perform 15 minutes of music before finalists compete for the trophy. The free event showcases past winners and supports young vocalists.
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Preston
Burley
Preston High
Bonnie Boden
Connie Jean Affleck
Nancy Winn
Lyle Shipley
John Lianning
Preston High School
Baugh
Horace Baugh
Eugene Worley
Theo Petterberg
Donna Beth Beckstead
Ned Stocks
Richard Merrill
Blaine Wilson
Maxine Condie
Mary Jana Handy
Kathleen Barrus
Blanche Joan Cutler
Leona Edgley
Patricia Maughan
Robert Moore
Beth Olsen
Yvonne Barrus
Marilyn Packer
Ruth Smith
Larry Smith
Idaho Vandals Top Washington Huskies 9 to 5 in NCAC Baseball
Steve Hinckley pitched seven strong innings to earn the win as the Idaho Vandals beat Washington 9 to 5 in the Northern Division of the Pacific Coast Conference. Hinckley added two RBIs with a single and a triple, while Knute Westergren drove in three on a second inning double as Idaho built an early lead aided by Husky fielding errors.
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Steve Hinckley
Fairview
Idaho Vandal
University of Washington
Huskies
Hinckley
Huskie
Washington
George Kritsonis
Idaho
Petersons to Observe Golden Date in Preston
Mr and Mrs N G Peterson of Preston celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with open house at 210 West First North from 4 to 7 pm Sunday. They were married May 1 1907 in Logan and have nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
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N G. Peterson
Preston
210 West First North
Preston All Mra
Esther Short
Ogden
Alfred C. Peterson
Suzar House
Utah
Dendtee Crandall
Pocatillo
Peterson
Logan
Richmond
Carrie Olson
Beersford
S. C
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Clair Peterson
FER
Fire Department
Joan’ Nielsen
Steven’ Johnson
of Power Company
N. G. Petersons
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