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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1954

Page

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Graduation Day Set for Preston Seminary Class of 115

The Preston seminary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prepares 115 graduates for ceremony at Oneida stake tabernacle tomorrow at 8 p.m. Ted Tuttle delivers the address. Ernest Eberhard awards diplomas with Henry H. Rawlings presiding. Student officers are Richard Rawlings, Ann Lewis, and Camille Robinson. Faculty includes Eberhard, Cherrington, and Judy. board members include Rawlings and Palmer.

Preston Seminary Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Oneida Stake Tabernacle Ted. Tuttle Ernest Eberhard LDS First Ward Henry H. Rawlings Franklin Stoke Richard Rawlings Ann Lewis Camille Robinson Eberhard Jack A. Cherrington Clair’g. ‘Judy Seminary Board of Education Shirley M. Palmer Oneida Stake Karl H. Cutler Weldon A. Nash Eldon Tanner Gottfried Schwartz Wallace B. Jensen

Preschool Clinic Set for May 24 25

Children six by October 15 are invited to a two day preschool clinic at Jefferson school from 8 to 10 a m May 24 and 25. The program aims to remove physical defects and provide immunizations against measles whooping cough diphtheria tetanus and small pox vaccination.

Jefferson School Franklin, Whitney Fairview Riverdale Mink Creek Oneida Station Preston Winder Banida

School Bond Election Set for May 25 in Eastside District

A pre campaign meeting set the framework for a $400000 school bond addition to the Eastside high school. Committees on information, questions and answers, publicity, and polls were named, with roles for Burtus Hall Howard Schow Wayne Brown Leo Palmer Herman Richards Reed Brenchley and others. The plan covers buildings and rooms including homemaking art music cafeteria gym seven classrooms auto shop and bus facilities. Polls will run 1 to 8 pm with voter qualifications defined for district residents and taxpayers.

Burtus Hall Howard Schow Eastside Board of Trustees Fairview Franklin A ‘and Jefferson

H B Young Elected Preston Lions President

H B Bud Young of Oneida Station was elected president of the Preston Lions Club to succeed Lyle Shipley with installation planned in July. The annual vote occurred at the courthouse during the regular meeting.

H. B Bud’ Young Oneida Station Preston Lions Club Lyle Shipley Vaughan Greaves LeGrand Burton Don Elwell J. Neff Boothe Lion Tamer Voris Johnson Paul Greaves Ray Merrill Cecil Jorgenson Ed Nuffer Ivan Goff Phenol Edgley Lynn Bright Lois Sorenson

Preston Indians Take Second in District Track Meet

Preston Indians placed second with 48.5 points to Pocatello 63.5 at the district meet in Pocatello. Griffeth won the mile in 4 52.4, the mile relay team triumphed in 3 44.38, and Cutler cleared 5 feet 8 inches in the high jump. Others placing included Condie in the 100 yard dash Edgley in high hurdles Rind Jacobaker in low hurdles Farnes Oliverson in the 440 yards Griffeth Fifield and Hobbs in the mile Preston in the medley relay and 440 relay Edgley Griffeth shot put Chatterton Farnes and Edgley broad jump Hawkes in the discus.

Preston Pocatello Griffeth Cutler Condie Edgley Rind Jisbaker Farnes Oliverson Fifield Hobbs Chatterton Hawkes

Legionnaires Plan Sixth District Convention in Blackfoot

Preston post Legionnaires attend sixth district American Legion convention in Blackfoot with D. H. Reed of Portales N M national vice commander to speak at the 7 30 p m banquet. Schedule lists registration luncheon joint meeting elections sessions and a dance with other guests Lela Storkman and Austin G West to attend.

Preston Post American Legion Blackfoot D. H. Reed Portales N. M The Legion Reed Tiny Texas Tech University of Colorado Peabody College Nashville Tenn Eastern New Mexico ‘University At Portales Air Corps David Lewis Stewart* Hoover Melva Hjelm Auxiliary Stan’s Grill Blackfoot High School Legion Home St. Paul’s Episcopal Guild Lela Storkman Nampa Austin G. West Plummer

Preston Indians Rout Pocatello for fifth win in baseball

The Preston Indians beat Pocatello 13-1 on Friday at Pocatello. Pitcher Don Gunderson allowed three hits and one run for Pocatello while Rich ard Hobbs had three hits in five at bats including a home run. Ronald Smith contributed three hits and two triples as Preston reached 13 runs on 14 hits.

Preston Indians Pocatello Don Gunderson Preston Richard Hobbs Tribe Ronald Smith Blackfoot Indians Logan Bear River West Side North Cache Malad Spanish Fork Utah

Two Local Youths Earn Franklin County Boys State Seats

Two Preston High School juniors, Cliff Edwards of Preston and Larry Smith of Franklin, were elected to represent Franklin county at Boys State in Boise from June 6 to 12. Sponsored by the Preston American Legion post, one attendee is financed by local carpenters' union funds and the other by the American Legion. the Idaho program is Legion-sponsored statewide.

Franklin County Boise Preston American Legion Post Preston High School Cliff Edwards Preston Larry Smith Franklin Carpenters’ Union American Legion Idaho Legion Posts

Senior Revue At Preston High Tonight

Preston High seniors present a senior revue tonight at 8 p m in the school auditorium. The show is directed by class advisor Clifford Forsgren with committee members Reed Condie Sandra Davis Glenn Edwards Della Foster Peggy Fellows and Richard Edgley. Hit songs and dances from years past will be performed.

Preston High School Clifford Forsgren Reed Condie Sandra Davis Glenn Edwards Della Foster Peggy Fellows Richard Edgley

Gamble Receives $25 State 4 H Scholarship

Darrell Gamble son of Mr and Mrs Glen Gamble Preston was awarded a $25 scholarship to the University of Idaho for a farm and business study program through the Idaho cooperative council Franklin county 4 H club. Melvin Westerberg manager of Utah Poultry cooperative represented the council in judging. Eight local 4 H club members took part and the group visited Franklin County Grain Growers Co op and Utah Poultry to study business structure and member service.

Darrell Gamble Glen Gamble

Floyd L Hebdon Arrives in Korea With First Marine Division

Marine Pfc. Floyd L. Hebdon arrives at Inchon harbor aboard the Gen. McRae to serve with the First Marine Division in Korea. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hebdon of Clifton and husband of Thelma Barkdull of Georgetown.

Floyd L. Hebdon Edward Hebdon Clifton Thelma Barkdull Georgetown Inchon Harbor Gen. McRae Marine Division Korea

Norman D. Cole Becomes Air Force Second Lieutenant

Nine graduating air force ROTC cadets were commissioned as second lieutenants at a ceremony in the University of Utah air science department. Norman D. Cole of 59 North Second West Preston was among the new lieutenants. Col. Charles W. Coleman administered the oath and welcomed them into the air force. All commissioned officers will report to active duty soon.

Air Force Air Science Department University of Utah Norman D. Cole North Second West Preston Charles W. Coleman Air Science Air Forcé

Kilgore Auto Parts Moves to New North State Site

Cal Kilgore states his auto parts shop remains open after moving from 73 North State to 71 North State, one door south, with stock moved to the former LDS bishops storehouse building. He continues selling a full auto parts line including bonded brake shoes on Timken bearings.

Cal Kilgore North State Kilgore Kilgore Auto - Parts LDS Bishops

Local Art Exhibit Showcases Nellie Klinge Works

A memorial exhibit of Nellie Klinge’s oil paintings sketches and watercolors opens at the Utah Power and Light Co. auditorium on Friday May 21 at 8 p m and continues May 22 and 23 from 2 to 6 p m. The show features over 50 pieces, loans from Mr Klinge and Mrs Kil gore, with sponsorship by the local American Association of University Women chapter. Committees for display hospitality publicity and refreshments are named.

Nellie Klinge Utah Power and Light Co American Association of University Women Orga University

Sorenson resigns after years as Preston coach

Evan Sorenson, long time basketball and track coach at Preston High since 1949, announces his resignation. Rumors say he has been offered a Brigham City position and may accept for 12 month employment. His teams posted strong records including 19–1 in 1952 and 20 game win streaks, reaching finals but never clinching a state class A title.

Evan Sorenson Preston High School Sorenson Box Elder High School Brigham City Preston High Idaho Falls

Idaho Breeders Elect Delegates to Holstein Friesian Meet

Two Idaho members of the Holstein Friesian Association of America were chosen to represent local breeders at the 9th annual convention in Grand Rapids Michigan from May 31 to June 3. L. J. Terickinck of Twin Falls and Alma Choules of Prestoff will vote on policy elect officers and handle other business for the 45000 member dairy cattle registry group.

Idaho Holstein ~ Friesian Association of America Grand Rapids Mich L. J. Terickinck Twin Falls Alma Choules Prestoff

Magpie Campaign Slated by Franklin County Club

The Franklin County Fish and Game Association sponsors a magpie drive this Sunday. Officials urge sportsmen to join at the ballpark at 8 30 a.m. to organize the effort and a free lunch will be served to all participants at 2 p.m.

Franklin‘ County

Sego Milk Co Golden Anniversary Open House in Richmond

Sego Milk Co marks its golden anniversary with an open house at the Richmond plant on Friday May 21 from 10 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm and Saturday May 22. The celebration recalls the early evaporated milk industry efforts in Cache Valley and the Richmond area.

Sego Milk Co Richmond Preston Sego Preston Citizen Intermountain Mountain West Cache Valley Richmond Lewiston Cove Lewiston Ira

Idaho Mother Eldora Maughan Returns From New York Awards Week

Eldora Maughan of Preston Idaho returned home after attending the annual American mothers awards week in New York. Delegates from Hawaii Alaska D C Puerto Rico Chile Egypt France Israel and Thia attended along with Golden Rule foundation member J C Penney. The program included a United Nations tea a Rockefeller Center visit and a Starlight Room awards luncheon with notable figures. Mrs Maughan then flew to Denver for an overnight visit with her daughter Mrs John L Chidhester on the return trip.

Eldora J. Maughan Idaho Preston Waldorf-Astoria New York Hawaii Alaska District of Columbia Puerto Rico Chile Egypt France Israel Thia J. C. Penney National Board of the Golden Rule Foundation York Club Manhattan Arges Fox Studios Starlight-root-of the Utah McKay Deniver

Legion Supper a Big Success at Preston

Preston American Legion post held a Friday supper and dance at the courthouse drawing hundreds. Meals of hot cakes eggs sausages coffee were served from 4:30 to 9:30 with dancing after 9:30 and free theater showing for youngsters. Officials hope proceeds fund the new memorial building roof.

Chuck Wagot Preston American Legion Post Legion Grand Theater

West Side High School Mardi Gras Style Show

West Side High School home economics department staged a Mardi Gras themed fashion show in the school gym Wednesday. Sixty nine senior girls and twenty younger brothers modeled outfits on a balloon edged platform wearing black eye masks while kin carried balloons and posed. Aeolian singers performed Come to the Mardi Gras and Singing in the Rain between segments as Jolene Binggeli led a boys quartet with two numbers.

West Side Jolene Binggeli

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