Graduates in Franklin County urged to lead postwar civic life
The Franklin county schools Weston Franklin and Preston will award diplomas to seniors as the nation rebuilds after the war. The editorial urges graduates to pursue knowledge civic responsibility and national service while noting tax and school funding challenges and the need for local revaluation to sustain schools and city services.
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Weston
Franklin
Preston
Franklin County
Marriage Notes and Local Events in Idaho Towns
Miss Larue Golightly and Dwain Robinson wed in Pocatello on May 18. Miss Georgia Peterson of Mink Creek to wed De ward Carver on May 27. Verna Allen, newly married to Garland Kidd, honored at Logan home May 20. Father John Corbridge celebrated 89th birthday in Sixth Ward hall. Frost damaged fruit in Riverdale area. Ray C Bright appointed manager of Overland Lumber Co in Preston.
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Larue Golightly
Dwain Robinson
Pocatello
Georgia Peterson
Mink Creek
Deward Carver
Logan Temple
T D Allen
Verna
Garland Kidd
John Corbridge
Sixth Ward
Girls Enjoy Play Day At Malad
Last Monday 31 active members of the GAA went to Malad and held a play day. They won in base ball tennis running broad jump standing broad jump soft ball volley ball table tennis shuffle board high jump relays and baseball throw. In brisketball the score was 17 to 20 for Preston Colleen Andra led scoring with 10 points, Amaryllis Beckstead and Diane Parkinson won in tennis.
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GAA
Malad
Preston Colleen Andra
Sroward
Amaryllis Beckstead
Diane Parkinson
Exploding stump tale and a jurist’s sharp rebuke
Homer Bentley blew up a stump with TNT in frustration at his hayfield knocking out windows and frightening neighbors. Judge Cunningham critiques the act as overreaction and mocks the two beer alibi while warning against poor judgment.
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Homer Bentley
Homer
Local Meet Results Show Winners in Field Events
Marilyn Oliverson won the running broad jump with 12 feet 8 inches Jein Steers posted 8 feet 2 inches in the standing broad jump Diane Parkinson launched the softball 140 feet The three inning softball game ended Preston 12 to 4 over their opponent.
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Ners
Marilyn Oliverson
Jein Steers
Diane Parkinson
Preston
Preston PRANKS and wartime humor mix in small town notes
A collage of lighthearted vignettes, jokes, and anecdotes from a Dayton Idaho column. Items include pranks, wartime wit, fashion quips, humorous quotes, teacher strikes, and social observations. Pfc Erland D. Page is discharged after 18 months overseas with honors.
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Pfc
Erland D. Page
Jt. Page
Dayton
Idaho
Army
Pfc. Page
26Th Infantry
Preston Girls Shine at Region Future Homemakers Meet
The Preston Chapter of Future Homemakers of America showcased at the regional meeting in Pocatello on April 27. Marilyn and LaJuie Shuldberg and Carol Hairding were highlighted among representatives. Seven Preston girls were nominated for office and Carol Harding and LaJuie Shuldberg pursued regional and state officer posts as the group plans for spring camp.
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Preston
Future Homemakers of America
Pocatello
Marilyn
LaJuie Shuldberg
Carol Hairding
Carol Harding
International Harvester pledge amid post strike production push
Dealers report a phased return to full output with extra shifts to overcome recent shortages. Parts and machines will arrive slowly as stocks are rebuilt, delaying some deliveries, but the firm promises no corner cutting and urges customers to wait for guaranteed International Harvester quality.
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NTP
Vascot Ris
International Harvester
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Illnois
State Street
Elsa McQueen
Adelia Larsen
Marilyn Shulbergmenu
Betty Larsen
Thayle Beckstead
la Rae Hansen
Margaret Harding
Joyelyn Beckstead
Verna Swann
Fort Douglas
Fon
Hth
Merrill Jewelry
ATC
Dillé
Thorobreds
Ly Dayton
Dayton Rubber Res
K. Tire Shop
Preston, Idaho
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