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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1956

Page

10

Sunday observance of stewardship week urged by officials

The article notes Sunday as the start of Stewardship Week with churches of all faiths urged to emphasize man’s sacred duty to be a faithful steward of God’s soil. Stanton Hawkes, chairman of the Franklin Soil Conservation District board, cites Hugh Bennett on soil stewardship and warns that productive soil is essential for food and industry. It highlights erosion from years of plowing and fire and praises local soil districts for guiding farmers and ranchers toward secure soil stewardship through cooperation and understanding.

Stanton Hawkes Frain Bete Hugh; Bennetts Rosion

West Side Tech school FFA officers elected

Merlin Ward of Clifton was elected president with Stevan Viehweg as vice president and Las Vere Martin as secretary. Dennis Winward, Alan Schwartz, and Marlow Viehweg were named treasurer, reporter, and sentinel, respectively, to serve one year.

Tech ‘School FFA Hela Mernpenmaey Merlin “Ward Clifton Ward Stev En Viehweg Herman Viehweg Las Vere Martin Merwin’ Martin Dennis " Winward

Jensen Sings With Utah Chorus in Union Concert

M Jensen of Preston a University of Utah freshman sings first tenor with the mixed chorus for the last concert of the annual Home Series next Sunday at 3 p m in the Union building the public is invited and the concert is free.

Cornell Jensen Preston Will

Welcome home Orval Benson honored at Whitney ward homecoming

A missionary homecoming for Orval G Benson in Whitney ward was celebrated in the recreation hall. A large crowd attended the program and Mrs Benson hosted a chicken dinner earlier in the evening. Guests included Mrs Lucy Tanner Mr and Mrs Glen Tanner of Preston Mrs Lillias Crane Mrs Ralph Laycock and daughters Jo Lane and Linda Dr and Mrs Allen G Brockbank Larry Benson Leon Grover of Provo Mr and Mrs Evan Merrill of Logan and the Benson family.

Scrat Co Benson Whitney Ward Glen Tanner Preston Lillias Crane Ralph “Laycock Jo Lane Linda Allen G. Brockbank Larry Benson Leon Grover Provo Evan Merrill Logan

Mrs Wendell Hosts April 25 Bridge Club

Mrs A N Wendell entertained her Wednesday night bridge club April 25. Luncheon was served to members Mrs Rulon Dunn Mrs Line Mrs Edward Gibbons Mrs Jack Anderson and guests Mrs Ezra Foss Mrs Earl Nelson and Mrs Paul Greaves. High scorer was Mrs Anderson and Mrs Foss.

A. N.‘Wendell Bridge Club Buther Rulon Dunn Line Edward Gibbons Jack Anderson Ezra Foss Earl Nelson Paul Greaves Anderson Foss

Farm Ownership Loans Highlight Idaho Programs

Franklin county reports total investment of 268 409 dollars with 24 farm families buying or improving farms using insured or direct loans through the Farmers Home Administration. Private lenders provide most funds, while four water associations also hold loans totaling 153 920 dollars. Local committee approves applications based on long term earning capacity, with 40 year terms for farm ownership loans and 20 year limits for soil and water conservation loans.

Home Administration Joans Idaho Webster” C Maughan Ae Saence Franklin Farmers Home Administration Gunerss W. ‘Reed Jamison Sand A. Farmer Franklin’ .Sant Donald R. Robinson Franklin County

Glendale Mrs Guy Petterberg Attends Idaho Convention

Glendale residents attended social events and a convention in Idaho Falls. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Maurice Owen Mr and Mrs Allan Smith Mrs Verl Auger Mrs Wheeler and other local families. The group also visited Ogden and enjoyed a band concert and art exhibit Wednesday evening.

Guy Petterberg Idaho Falls Maurice. Owen Allan Smith wVeley. Auger Rewisten Vern’ Nelson Gary Guy Peterberg Verl Auger Lois Josephine Ralph Mendenhall Ethel Potts Vernetta Anderson Salt Lake City Maurice Owen Mra Goes ‘Owen Hyrum Stephens Logan Howard Auger Préson Mitt . Johnson Layton Ute Lee Wh Wheeler Verl “Auger Otto Gregory Riapleton

Night softball practice begins next week in the city

Glen Oliverson city supervisor announced night practice for softball under lights starting Wednesday. He also set May 15 as the deadline for team entries in the Recreational Softball League and scheduled a 2 pm meeting of all team managers in the city building.

Glen Oliverson Algo Ati

Reuben Taylors Leave for California Vacation

Vadalion Reuben and Mrs. Reuben Taylor operators of Willow Way at Preston State Street plan to leave Monday for a California vacation. Willow Way will be closed until Tuesday. Mrs Taylor and Mrs Brannigan prepare to fly from Salt Lake City to visit their daughter and her husband in Sacramento.

Reuben Taylor Willow Way Preston State Street California Salt Lake City Sacramento J. .M. Brannigan Brannigan Roma Taylor

Sugar Beet Growers Battle Over Domestic Content Rule

Conferees debate sugar beet growers Idaho as existing law faces change. Welker urges immediate report to protect small farmers and veterans whose only cash crop is sugar beets. Idaho's Stark rails at lack of action while Marshivel and Brewers seen as out of touch.

Idaho Cuba Welker Cooley Sbnstark

BYU Official Corrects Mile Record Time

Eddie Kimball BYU athletics director corrects a time error in the mile run. Gary Griffeth’s 4 35 7 3 4 is reported as Burk’s 1924 record of 4 36. Griffeth’s time will stand as the BYU meet record moving forward.

Eddie” Kimball BYU Kimball Gary Griffeth Gary Burk Griffeth

Scout Camporee Hosts Open Campfire Program

Scout troop No. 45, with John G. Olson as scoutmaster, will host activities at Mink Creek ward. All stouters and parents are invited to attend all parts of the Camporee events including the campfire program on Friday.

Mink ‘Creek John G.olson

Mink Creek Home Visitors Include Keller Family

Mink Creek residents Delbert Keller and daughter Debbie hosted Sunday visitors from Tremonton and Ogden. Mr and Mrs James Keller and Mrs Theresa See joined in the weekend gathering. Former Mink Creekers were noted as in good health.

Delbert Keller Debbie Tremonton James Mink- Creek eee hospital_cier Theresa Marinus Jepsen Ogden Mink “Creek Jat

Penrod Bride and Penrod Family Host Salt Lake Temple

Announcement notes the marriage of Edita Penrod to Vern Wilde with the bride daughter of Lowell and Mrs Penrod of Mink Creek. The ceremony occurred April 20 at the Salt Lake Temple and a reception followed in Provo Utah. Attendees include W B Moosman Mrs Georgia Carver and multiple Christensen and Wilde family members.

Salt’ Lake E Temple Provo Penrod Logan ’ Temple Pearl ‘Christensen Lenna* Christensen Elmyra Baird Niola“ Larsen Wand Reana Christensen Wilder Preston Mink Creek Dwight Wilde Merlin Wilde Ezra, Larsen Soda Springs Effie’ Rasmussen Soda” Springs” ‘Hospital

Welcome home Elder Porter with a Utah party

A large crowd attended a welcome party Friday evening for Elder Mark Porter who recently returned from a LDS mission. Family and friends gathered at the Porter home in Ogden and nearby households hosted Sunday visits and meals.

Nomie Mark “Porter Am ‘Lds: Mission

Local Lions club concert and exhibit at Preston High School

Fremon Jensen and Albert Jensen families attended the band concert and art exhibit sponsored by the Lions club at the Preston high school gym Wednesday evening. Students performing included Russell Westerbar Bruce Jensen Dwayne Larsen and Betty Jensen.

Fremon + ‘Jensen Melroy”’ Larsen Albert. Jensen Elaine ‘Westerberg Lions Club Preston Russell A.’ Westerbar Bruce Jensen Dwayne, Larsen Betty "Jensen Lizzie Conlin Danny Cleveland Orlando , Rasmussen Sarah Rasmussen Grace Effie Rasmussen

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