Road Work Plans Outlined for 1944 County Projects
A county meeting at the county courthouse chaired by G. A. Kelley and Joe L. Wood outlined 1944 road work including eight miles from Preston to Treasureton flats slated for oiling with bids to be advertised soon. One mile to Mink Creek will receive oil surfacing and five miles of Grace front from Treasureton flats will be sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
G. A. Kelley
Joel Wood
Preston
Treasureton Flats
Mink Creek
Kelley
Idaho ‘Line
Franklin
Pocatillo
Former Weston Man Dies In Wyoming
George Georgeson reports the death of his brother Joseph Georgeson in Torrington Wyoming where he had lived for years. A Weston native and active church member, he was given funeral services at Weston on Tuesday May 9 at 2 00 and was interred in Weston Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Georgeson
Joseph Georgeson
Torrington
Wyoming
Weston
Weston Cemetery
Crops Planted Soon In Franklin County Expected High Yields
Crops will be planted this week with potatoes as an exception. Potatoes to be seeded later as county fields look promising. Early planted corn is progressing well and Franklin County anticipates an outstanding year.
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Franklin County
Worley Vocal Award At Preston High School
Musical event at Preston High School auditorium featured the orchestra, choir, and eight contestants for the Worley award. Miss Maxine Condie won best vocal soloist, receiving a ring from Theo Petterberg, sponsor since Dr. Eugene Worley's death two years ago. Judges included Professor W. H. Manning of USAC Logan Utah. Other contestants were LuDean Packer Brent Nash Mary Olsen DeWitt Swainston Ruth Choules Jean Marie Méek and Ver Wiser.
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Preston
Preston High School
Worley
Maxine Condie
E. R. Spilsbury
Theo Petterberg
Eugene Worley
LuDean Packer
Brent Nash
Mary Olsen
DeWitt Swainston
Ruth Choules
Jean
Marie—Méek
Ver Wiser
W. H. Manning
USAC
Logan
Utah
Labor Rush Adds Hundreds of Farm Workers in County
Fifty Mexican nationals arrived in Preson last week for Franklin county farms with 160 more due May 15. The labor committee says weather delayed farm work but these workers can be hired now for gardening, lawn care, or general labor. Pay is centralized at the camp paymaster to satisfy Mexican records. rate is 10 cents per hour. About 60 Japanese are expected by early June, joining 45 already here, for a total near 300 workers to meet summer and fall needs.
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Preson
Franklin
Jared Lewis
County Labor Committee
Sugar Company
U. S
Art Johnson
Sugar Company 5
Labor Committee
Five More File for State Primaries Deadline Saturday
Five more office seekers filed this week in the state primaries with 178 posts up for nomination across two major parties. Names include Ben Butters for District 8 commissioner, J P Rasmussen for probate judge, Homer Johnson for state senator, Joseph Hedin for precinct committeeman, and Charles Nuffer for precinct No 2 constable. Others listed include A W Hart for county attorney, and various candidates for sheriff treasurer assessor and county offices. The filing deadline is Saturday May 18 at 6 o'clock with primary held June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desilline
County Auditor
Ben Butters
Weston
J. P., Rasmussen
Sudge
Homer Johnson
Joseph C. Hedin
Frank Shrives
Com. Dist
G. Eames
I. M. Evans
Harley Greaves
Fred C. Hawkes
George Egbert
W. Paul Merrill
Lée Hansen
Lucy
Campbell
Tom Preston
Mose Haney
A.’ Jénsen
David Davin
W. Is Pratt
Edgar Petterberg
Egypt
Howard Swainston
Whitney
County Officials Urge Postwar Planning Committee Formation
Commissioner Joe Wood urged the county planning committee be formed to shape postwar activities. He warned delays waste time and stressed coordinating public works with private development, noting the panel should gather data and report to the county government as pages continue.
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Joe Wood
Idaho Selective Service Orders 26 and Over Deferred
Idaho state headquarters ordered all local boards to postpone induction or pre induction processing for men 26 and over this month. Names of over 26-year-olds who already received notices will be sent to Brigadier General McConnell for deferments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
All
Idaho
Lewis B. Hershey
National Selective Service
Norman ‘B
Adiison
Idaho Selective Service
M. G.mcconnel
Franklin Sets June 15 Idaho Day celebration details
Announcement by Wilford Stokes, Idaho Day general chairman, outlines a full day of activities on June 16. Committeemen named include G L Wright finance Floyd Bradford program Ivan Woodward Jr sports Earl Shumway reception Floyd Robinson advertising Andrew Fuhriman grounds and Emily Butterworth relics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Stokes
Idaho
G.L Wright
Floyd Bradford
Ivan’ Woodward, Jr
Earl ‘Shumway
Floyd Robinson
Andrew Fuhriman
Emily Butterworth
Miss Kaye Luthy Plans California Visit
Miss Kaye Luthy left Wednesday for San Francisco to visit friends for a week or more. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Luthy will meet her at Los Angeles Sunday to attend the market display of early autumn merchandise. The Luthys expect to be gone about ten days in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaye Luthy
San Francisco
California
Los Angeles
Mrs. Luthy
Californis
Missionary Dance Honors Verla Wamsley Before Mission
A missionary dance was held Friday night at Weston High School gymnasium to honor Mrs. Verla Wamsley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Georgeson. She will soon depart on a mission to the New England states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Highchool
Verla Wamsley
George Georgeson
New England
OPA Revision Urged by Preston Chamber of Commerce
The Preston chamber Merchants Bureau calls for revising the Emergency Price Control Act powers. It sent the resolution to Washington officials and urges action to fix CPA weaknesses. Proposes speedy legal remedies, prompt protest handling, and clearer statutory intent against altering business practices.
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Merchants Bureau
Preston Chamber of
Price
OPA
Local Holstein Herds Rated High in County Classification
Franklin county hosted Holstein breeders from New Hampshire and a Western representative to classify six local herds. Officials explained the American Association scoring system with tiers from excellent at 90 plus to fair at 60 70. The event underscored dairy quality reaching top levels seen in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Michigan
Franklin County
West
William,Craner
T. BE. Elder
Holstein Freisian Association of America
Alton
Elder
N. Vickers
Western
Holstein Freisian Association
American Association
Chicks and Coop Saved In Fire
Leonard Hansen praised the fire department and neighbors after a fire in his chicken coop at 4 30 a m Tuesday. One thousand baby chicks were saved despite an estimated 300 loss to the building, believed to start from brooders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Hansen
Glenn Jabbs Completes California Mission
Mrs Florence B Martin and son Roger returned from California with Elder Glenn Jabbs who has received his release from the two year mission. Jabbs, called from the Fourth ward, served mainly in the Imperial Valley near the Mexican border and San Luis Obispo while aiding local missionaries. The party visited friends in San Francisco and Alameda and spent several days in Salt Lake City with relatives.
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Florence B. Martin
Roger
California
Glenn Jabbs
Jabbs
Fourth Ward
Imperial Valley
San Luis Obispo
San Francisco
Alameda
Salt Lake City
Preston High elects student body officers with close margins
Ben Rawlings won the student body presidency defeating Garth Eames and Karl Johnson by a narrow margin. Renee Alder was chosen vice president and Marian Smith secretary. Other officers include Ray Olson social manager Roma Smith dramatic manager Ted Steers athletic manager Cecil Lloyd pon Elnora Fletcher Brent Nash cheerleaders Shirley P Palmer Richard Packer editor John Cutler business manager Neal Keller yearbook editor John Renoux and yearbook business manager.
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Ben Rawlings
Preston High
Garth Eames
Karl Johnson
Renee Alder
Marian Smith
Ray Oliverson
Roma Smith
Ted < Steers
Athletic
Cecil
John Cutler
Neal Keller
John, Renoux
Weston Seminary Class Graduates Sunday
Weston LDS Seminary held its graduation exercises Sunday evening in the ward chapel under Instructor Ellis Rasmussen. Ernest Roberhard of Preston gave the address. Certificates were awarded by President L W Merrill. Music included a vocal solo by Carma Archibald and violin and piano by Beth Smith and Polly Parkinson. Talks were given by Edith Nelson Phyllis Hulse and Lyman Merrill. Benediction by Thelma Page. The 1944 graduating class lists Norma Taylor Arlene Newenswander Edith Nelson Yvonne Campbell Dale Panter Thomas Lemmon Gerald Roholt Evelyn Checketts Thelma Page Aileen Bingham Vega Bergeson Rose Jorgensen Donna Hulet Phillip Hulse Norma Murdock and Lyman Merrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
LDS ‘Seminary
Lds Ward Chapel
Ellis Rasmussen
Ernest Rdberhard
Preston
L. W. Merrill
Carma Archibald
Beth Smith
Polly, Parkinson
Edith, Nelson
Phyllis Hulse
Lyman Merrill
Thelma Page
Norma Taylor
Arlene Neuenswander
Edith Nelson
Yvonne Campbell
Dale Panter
Thomas Lemmon
Gerald Roholt
Evelyn Checketts
Thelma ‘ Page
Aileen Bingham
Vega Marie Bergeson
Rose Jorgensen
Donna Hulet
Phillip Hulse
Norma Murdock
Death notices Mrs. D. W. Conine mourned in California
Word of the sudden death of Mrs. D. W. Conine reached A. C. Conine, Union Pacific Agent at Preston depot. Mr. and Mrs. Conine left Thursday evening for Long Beach California to attend funeral services.
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D. W. Conine
Long Beach
California
A. C. Conine
Union Pacific
Preston Depot
Library seeks help to recover overdue school books
Preston Library asks parents to check homes for books assigned to students. With the term ending soon, librarians hope to return valuable volumes to shelves before spring closure.
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Preston
Citizen Appreciates Continued Growth in Subscriptions
The Citizen thanks 237 renewing subscribers and 86 new members, noting growth since consolidating two county papers two years ago. Circulation has nearly doubled and is expected to continue, crediting the mechanical and reporting staff and new equipment for a larger, more complete newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Citizen
Af Two County Publications
Lions Nominate Officers For Vote
Preston Lions club nominated officers for the coming year at the Wednesday meeting held in the Jefferson Cafeteria. The banquet honored Preston High Lettermen with about 30 in attendance. Officers include President Earl Nelson and Vice President Wallace B Jensen. two year directors Harold Hebert and William Walker. holdover directors Ariel Neeley and Neff Boothe. Election is set for the next regular meeting May 24. PFC Rulon Dunn spoke on army experiences before reporting will be stationed at Camp Bowie Texas after furlough. Musical numbers featured a coronet solo by Bob Anderson and a clarinet solo by Cecil Lloyd with Barbara Smith on piano.
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Preston Lions Club
Jefferson Cafeteria
Preston High
Dryid Cutler
Earl
Nelson
Merrit Smith
Wallace B. Jensen
Joseph Goff
B. Young
Frank Fors Lionson
Bene Ae Tall-twinter
Russell
Crockett
Howard
Joe Johnson
Clyde Mockli
Harland Simmons
Fred Davis
Pfc
Dunn
Rulon’ Dunn
Camp Roberts
California
Camp Bowie
Storage Bin to Aid Farmers
The Franklin County Grain Growers prepare a 100 foot grain storage bin with tin cover at Preston to improve local grain handling. A conveyor belt will move grain from the dump pit to the top and down for weighing cleaning and storage. The bin will hold 40000 bushels of wheat and reduce reliance on external shipping for feed flour and market needs.
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W.S
Bill) Geddes
Franklin
Preston
bin Wit
Spring Canal Repairs to Start Monday
Regular spring work on the Preston Riverdale Mink Creek irrigation main canal will begin Monday morning. The project aims to place irrigation water at farmers' disposal for the upcoming crop season, with details available from local directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston-Riverdale Mink
Creek Irrigation——Company
Infant Daughter Dies From Strep Infection
The eight months old daughter of Myron and Leona Nelson Day named LaRene died at 10 a.m. at Preston hospital from strep throat infection. Born September 15, 1943, she is survived by her parents, three brothers DeMar Jerald Marlow and sister Joyce Marie, two grandmothers Mrs Miralda Day of Preston and Mrs Anna Nelson of Midvale Utah. Funeral services will be conducted by Bishop Alfred Korn in the Third Ward Chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial under Richards Mortuary will be in Franklin Cemetery. Friends may call at Mrs Day's home on West Oneida Street, Preston, Friday evening and until time of services Saturday.
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Myron
Leona Nelson Day
LaRene
Preston Hospital
Streptherdia
DeMar
Jerald
Marlow
Joyce Marie
Miralda’ Day
Preston
Third Ward
Richards
Franklin Cemetery
Friends
West Oneida Street
Navy Pilot Tommy Robing’s Wake Island Bombing Feat
A California phone tip informed Mrs. T. A. Robinson that her son, Tommy Robing, has been promoted from Lieutenant to Lieutenant Commander in the Navy Air Corps at San Diego. The Pearl Harbor veteran, later stationed in the South Pacific, led Coronado patrol bombers in Wake Island raids February 4, flying at 7000 to 9000 feet and returning safely after delivering over 40,000 pounds of bombs to airstrips and fuel dumps. The operation and a related Honolulu Star Bulletin account with a Roosevelt II photograph were highlighted.
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T. A. Robinson
California
Tommy Robingson
Navy Air Corps
San Diego
Tommy
Navy Reserve
Pensacola
Florida
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
South Pacific
Fears Harbor
Australia
Pacific
Preston
Pacific Theatre
Wake Island
Wake
Coronado
Fleet” Air Wing 2
Washington
San Francisco
Honolulu
Star Bulletin
Theodore Roosevelt, II
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Theo
Petterberg
Chamber of
By. C
High School
Weston Seminary
Lions
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