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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

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Youngsters Invited for Big Dress Up Contest May 21

The Preston Chamber of Commerce announces a special dress up event with 20 prizes for the craziest outfits. A parade starts about 10 am Saturday May 21 through the business district, meeting at 9 30 in the park by the library. The march will be led by two bands and the high school corps, followed by a tree show at the Isis theatre.

High School William Shumway Preston Chamber of Commerce Isis Theatre

Preston High takes second as Pecatello wins meet

In the district track meet Pecatello won the 880 yard while Preston High trailed by 90 points. Grif feth clocked 4 48 in the mile and 2 12 4 in the 880. Cutler won the high jump and broad jump with 19 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 1 3/4 inches. Geary Merrill, Jon Hyde, Gordon Oliverson, Tim Hobbs, Carvel Rust, Rodger Griffith, Bill Scholes, and relay teams placed in multiple events coached by Lauder.

Preston High Pos Bs Daksoor Elke Ope Gary Griffeth DeVerl Cutler Wilson Griffeth Cutler Broad Preston Geary Merrill Jon Hyde Gordon Oliverson Carvel Rust Rodger Griffith Bill Scholes Lauder

BYU Kia Club Prepares Cultural Program With Maori Dances

The New Zealand group will perform stick games and native dances, singing and ceremonial chants in an approximately two hour program. They travel widely in North America, having presented over 400 programs in five years.

New Zealand America Canada

Delta Sigma elects Dale Geddes for Delta chapter presidency

Dale Geddes son of Mr and Mrs Golden Geddes is elected president of Delta chapter of USAC Fraternity. A junior at Utah State majoring in physical education he has served as cochairman for the spring event and has been active in many school activities. Lambda Delta Sigma operates on about 20 campuses in the Intermountain region.

Dale ‘ Geddes Wand Golden Geddes Banida Geddes Delta Chapter Delta’ Sigma Utah Lambda* Delta Sigma

Seminary Graduation Dates Set for Preston LDS Seminary

One hundred twenty six students will graduate from the Preston LDS seminary with exercises Friday May 20 at 8 p.m. at Franklins stakehouse. Ernest Eberhard Jr., seminary principal, released the graduates list including Almond Howard Atkinson Brenton Baird Ronald C Barfuss Isabell Baur Judith Helen Beller De Johnny i Berne Brice Benson Larry D Bodily Ruth Lynne Rosen Dan Bowen Earleneton Burbank Vera B Carlson Tay A Chatterton Hops Coburn Lenore Condie Boyd G Condie Genene Davis Davis Rodney L Day Sonia Mae Dixon Del Rae Doney Barbara Doney Dee W Drury Rama Dunkley Ja Neen Durateler Arthur Bruce Dursteler Glade Dursteler Jerry E Dursteler Zoe Marie Edwards De Anna Elwell Donald Max Evans Joene Farnes Carolyn Gamble Darrel G Gambles Glenn Gassman O Jean Geddes Cleo G Geddes Leo Gibson Keith J Golightly Marvin Greaves Blair Gregory Jay S Griffeth Gary Griffeth Roger Hall Margaret Handy Alonzo N Hansen David C Harmer Patty Harmon Janet Rozella Hawkes N Roger Hu Teddy Lorraine Hodges Kerma Hyde Mark Jean Inglet, etc.

Preston LDS Franklins Stakehouse Ernest Eberhard Principlas Eberhard Almond Howard Atkinson Brenton Baird Ronald C.barfuss Isabell ‘Baur Judith Helen Beller de Johnny Berne Brice Benson Larry D Ruth Lynne “Rosen Dan ‘Bowen Earleneton Janean Sanatia Sharon the Talbot Neil Waterlaus Alan John We Ryee Cherie Webb Douglas Wells Karen Whittle la- Dawn Wickhaom Karen Wide Dixie Rae - Wilson Randon _W. Wold Cordell Workman Wanda C

Black and White Days at Richmond Utah Set for May

Black and White Days will run May 20 and 21 in Richmond Utah with cattle entries and Holstein Friesian show. A Friday night entertainment and a horse show on Saturday feature team pulling events at 2 pm and 9 pm respectively. Secretary Miltory Webb returns to coordinate details contact Mr Webb for more information.

Richmond Treiod Miltory Webb Webb

Preston High elects Douglas Webb as student body president

Preston High voters chose Douglas Webb as student body president on May 4 after a week of campaigning. John Palmer ser ves as vice president with Alan Waterlaus as chief justice and Janeen Dunkley as secretary.

Preston Douglas - Webb John Palmer Alan Waterlaus Janeen Dunkley Dixie Smith Granit Moe Social Mussen Glen Jepsen

Aggies Cecil Baker to Speak at Spring Banquet

The West Side Pep club and lettermen host a spring banquet honoring the senior pep club and lettermen of 1955. Utah State agricultural college basketball coach Cecil Baker will be the guest speaker at West Side High School gym tomorrow evening.

West Side Cecil Baker Utah State Agricultural ‘College

Pirates Baseball Team Wins Two Of Three in District Play

The West Side Pirates under Coach Leonard Johnson went two and one in district games. They beat Montpelier 11-10 in eight innings on May 4, beat West Side 19-3 on May 5, and lost to Pocatello 6-1 on May 2. They also defeated Bear River 15-8 on April 13. Standouts include Mark Timgey Bill McKay Stephen Bastian Dick Hobbs Lyle Henderson Gary Porter Jack Jee Roger Bastian Scott Bergeson David Jenson Wayne Phillips Jerry Johnson Max Shepherd Marley McCullock Ronald Jones Doyle Neuen swander Aimy Win ward and Jarvis Deaton. Three games remain against Makad May 11 North Cache Friday and Pres ton May 13.

West’ Side Leonard’ Johnson Pirates Montpelier West Side Innnings Blackfoot Pocatello Bear River Mark ‘Timgey Bill “ McKay Stephen Bastian Dick Hobbs Lyle Henderson Gary Porter Jack Jee Roger Bastian Scott Bergeson David’ Jenson Wayne ‘Phillips Jerry Johnson Max Shepherd Marley McCullock Ronald Jones Doyle Neuenswander Dee Hobbs Aimy Winward Jarvis Deaton Makad North Cache Apd Preston

Sky-Vay Drive-In Opens Evening With Specials

Horace Hayes of Tremonton Utah announces the Sky-Vay Drive-In will open Friday at 7 PM on Sun South and States streets. The 13 acre site costs about 60000 dollars with a 60 by 60 foot all steel screen. Opening night features include five cent hot dogs and drinks, with buns and wares supplied by local firms.

Preston's Sun South States Streets Horace Hayes Tremonton Jowner Citizen Guy's Bak- Knudson - Packing. Co Earl Norton’s IV Hayes Idaho

Preston weekend laundry clinic at U S & Furniture

Advertisements announce a Whirlpool laundry clinic at the U S Furniture Co owned by Reid Bosworth. Demonstrations of washers and dryers run Friday from 11 a m to 5 p m with free gifts and prizes. The ad invites the public to watch Whirlpool features and attend.

Preston U. & S. Furniture Co

Dayton Chapel Set for Monday Scout Awards Ceremony

Dayton Chapel will host a district court of honor Monday at 8 p m for awards and ranks in the Franklin County area. Over 100 awards will be presented including five eagle ranks and two silver explorer awards, with names such as Glade Dursteller Arland Poole Dear Ransbottom listed among recipients. Leaders and officials, including Earl Nelson and Alfred Kern, will preside with Troop 39 Weston providing color presentation and Troop 40 Sayeton delivering taps.

Franklin County Glade Dursteller Arland Poole Dear Ransbottom Post Whitney Ward Marvin Duane Golightly Whitney Alfred Kern Earl Nelson Tasso Weston Vrand Ncopa Mapleton Ward Bor Don Bradford Tresa Saye Ton ‘Ward Preston First Ward Orion’ Jenben Glade Durstéller

Downey Uncles Death Notices for Charles Burrup

Charles Rolland Burrup, 59, of Downey, died Monday evening in Downey hospital from heart disease. He was born July 2, 1855, in Downey and is survived by five brothers.

Charles Rolland Burrup Downey Mr Burrup Melvin Birrup

Preston recreation park damage urge public aid

The Preston recreation committee appeals through The Citizen for help to keep the city park beautiful. Trees fireplaces and equipment have been damaged by thoughtless acts. Residents are urged to report vandals and assist in protecting the park.

Preston

Dayton Seminary Graduation Set for Wednesday

Dayton seminary announces graduation for Wednesday May 18 at 8 pm in the Clifton ward chapel. Harold Nelson of Logan Seminary will speak assisted by Franklin and Oneida stake members. Graduates include Kathryn Call Mona McDermott Caryol Archibald Carmen Balls Margaret Beutler Helen Schwartz Wayne Phillips Renes Bingham Richard Hobbs RaNae Poulsen Carol Tanner Roger Bastian Gayle Buttars Denton Green and Karen Tin Weston.

Dayton LDS “Seminary Clitter -Ward Harold, Nelson Logan Seminary Franklin Oneida” Stake Ince Kathryn Call Ramona McDermott Clifton Caryol Archibald Carmen Balls Margaret Beutler Helen Schwartz Wayne’ “Phillips Linrose Renes Bingham Richard Hobbs RaNae Poulsen Carol ‘Tanner Roger Bastian Gayle Buttars Denton Green Sound Karen Tin

Cancer drive surpasses Idaho county campaign total

Collections exceed 2100 dollars matching last year as Mrs Edward Kross county commander notes the drive completed though education continues. Mrs Ernest Brutenbeker campaign chair credits workers for two fold effort of collecting funds and promoting cancer education and control.

Britenbeker

West Side High to Exhibit New Band Instruments

West Side High School plans a Wednesday evening display of a new band and orchestra instruments. The event, in conjunction with a parents and pupils meeting, invites fourth through ninth graders to view the exhibit and learn about instrument functions. Music tests prompted by the band director identify high potential students for the new instrumental classes.

West Side High School

Voters consider $130,000 bond issue for Eastside School

Voters in Eastside School District will cast ballots next Monday at seven County polling places on a proposed $130,000 bond to finish additions to the high school and vocational building. If approved the levy would rise from 42 to 43 mills, funding principal and interest at about $36,000 yearly over 18 years.

Eastside Ak Wee Fe Tiva Aidih Vahiolot Cichady Stimete W. H. Simmons State Department of Education Aberdeen Snaka River Bear, Lake Pocatello

District Tilts Set for Fifth District Basketball

At a May 10 meeting of fifth district coaches the district tournament outline was approved. Area A includes Blackfoot Pocatello Snake River and Aberdeen with first round games in Blackfoot February 16 and 17. Area B covers Preston Malad Marsh Valley and Montpelier with first games in Preston February 16 and 17. Final district games will be at Pocatello the following week. West Side High School was excluded from Class A participation.

McCammon Blackfoot Pocatello Snake River Aberdeen Preston West Side High School

Engineer To Speak Here Next Thursday

An irrigation committee meeting in Franklin County will be led by an engineer speaking next Thursday in the courthouse. The Preston Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau agricultural committee sponsor the program to review irrigation water needs and discuss the East Cache canal proposal. Officers managers secretaries and stockholders of irrigation companies are invited.

Irrigation Committee Franklin County Farm Bureau Preston Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee Preston Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau Committee Franklin County East Cache

Five Franklin County Youths End Duty Tours in Armed Services

Five Franklin County youths were discharged from the armed forces with several earning medals. Delbert Holden of Swan Lake and Merlin Hatch of Oxford are listed with multiple service medals. Dwain Fortie of Preston and Gaylord Olsen of Weston also discharged, with details of their service noted. Ralph Hendricson of Preston was discharged from the air force. The article also mentions tree scale pests affecting local trees and an unrelated house fire near Preston.

Franklin County Preston City Baris Franklin Armed Forces Army Faye Houk Selective Delbert C. ‘Holden Swan Lake National Defense Service Merlin Olsom Hatch Oxford Dwain J. Fortie Preston United Nations Service Gaylord B." Olsen Weston Navy Ralph Leroy Hendricson

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Pecatello BYU Kia Club Usac. Fraternity Dale ‘Geddes LDS: ‘Seminary Douglas Webb Aggies Leon and Johnson Alzina Egbert Letterman Tore Bill, McKay Elray Porter Karen Tingey Dayton Chapel Dayton Seminary West Side High Our Sunday Bomme Tesus Mary Peter
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