Preston to host annual clean up paint up week
The Preston junior chamber of commerce will sponsor a clean up and paint up week from May 21 to 26 with free haul away on two days. City trucks will collect curbside garbage free on Tuesday of next week and the following Tuesday, requiring trash to be out by 8 am. Mayor Dunn urges town cooperation to improve appearance and promote the city’s regular weekly garbage service. Harold B. Allen will head the sewer sanitation committee and work with the Preston Jaycees on the cleanup effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Junior, Chamber of Commerce
Rulon
Dunn
Wweek
Preston
Harold B. Allen
Preston Jay~ Cees
Allen
Preston Proclaims May 26 as Poppy Day in City
Mayor Rulon Dunn proclaims Saturday May 26 as Poppy Day in Preston. Citizens are urged to purchase and wear memorial poppies to honor America’s war dead and those serving in defense of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Preston
Rulon Dunn
America
Dunn
City of
Logan Rex Layne to Fight Whitlock in Local Card
Rex Layne of Lewiston Utah scheduled for a third battle with Dave Whitlock of San Francisco at the ALC fieldhouse in Logan Utah Saturday night. The bout headlines a Logan American Legion post card tied to the Utah state Legion convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex. Layne
Logan
Rex ‘.Layne
Lewiston
Andi
Preston
Franklin
Cache
Valley
Layne
Dave* Whitlock
San
Francisco
Negro
Whitlock
Grace Lions Club elects Hixson president in Monday meeting
Hixson, former Utah Power and Light employee, was elected president of the Grace Lions Club at the Monday night meeting. Other officers named include Dr Charles Co Johnson as first vice president Laurence Burgin as second vice president Oleen Andersen as third vice president Harold B Lowe as secretary Leo Christensen as treasurer Homer Williams as long-term member Del Thompson as tail twister and Alfred Hansen and Frank Thomas as directors holdover directors are Harold Varley and Marvin Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stirling E. ‘Hixson
Utah Power & Light Co
Grace
Lions
Mir
Hixson
Tdens
Atlantic City
Charles Co. Johnson
Laurence Burgin
Oleen ‘Andersen
Leo Christensen
Homer. Williams
Lon ‘Tamer
del. Thompson
Tail Twister
Alfred Hansen
Frank ‘Thomas
Harold Varley
Marvin Smith
State Convention To Be Held Here In Preston
Preston will host the state convention of the ESA business girls sorority on June 22 and 23. Registration starts June 22 at 10 o clock at the Johnson hotel with about 100 attendees expected. A Western roundup themed mixer and dinner at the Blue room will kickoff events followed by games. On June 23 delegates enjoy a trout breakfast at Deer Cliff inn and a Western themed program. A formal banquet with jewel pin ceremony and installation will conclude at the BPOE lodge rooms with Marge Gregg presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
ESA
Business Girls’ Sorority
Mildred Pickett
Pauline van Fleet
Johnson Hotel
Blue Room
Deer Cliff Inn
BPO E Lodge
Marge Gregg
Loveland
Colo
Will Sftictate
Pat Wae
Volunteer Group To Fight Fires Meeting in Preston
Roger L Guernsey announced a May 22 Preston gathering at 8 p m in the county courthouse basement to organize volunteer fire fighting groups for the 1951 season. Burdick Barnard will head the effort with duties including reporting and controlling various fires. equipment will be stationed at Soda Springs for central access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger L. Guernsey
Boise
Preston
Idaho
Guernsey
Burdick Barnard
Soda Springs
Soda.Springs
Keith Larson Elected President of Preston Lions Club
Keith Larson was elected president of the Preston Lions Club to succeed Harold B. Olson. New officers for the coming year include Herman Richards as first vice president Reed Brenchley as second vice president William B. Garrett as third vice president Robert Young as secretary Omar Buttars as lion tamer Max Norton as tail twister and Nat Edwards and Don Greaves as directors. Larson has been a member since 1946 and previously served as vice president and board member. He is associated with Palmer Motor Implement Co. and has been active in the local Jaycees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Richards
Reed Brenchley
William’ B. Garrett
Robert Young
Omar Buttars
Max Norton
Tail Twister
Nat Edwards
Don Greaves
Lions Club
Lien
van Rooseve
Wae
Larson
The
Army
Palmer Motor Implement Co
Jaycee
Tessie Westerberg 41 Dies Suddenly in Glencoe
Mrs. Jessie Poole Westerberg 41 died Monday night at the local hospital after a sudden illness. Born September 6, 1909 in Whitney, she was active in Glencoe civic and church life and was married to Vernon Westerberg on May 30, 1928 at Soda Springs. Funeral services were held today in Glencoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glencoe
Jessie’ Poole Westerberg
Whitney
Thomas A
Mary
Elizabeth Swainston Poole
Preston
Vernon, Westerberg
Soda Springs
Preston Indians Claim District Track Crown In Idaho
Preston High School Indians win the district track meet at Pocatello, led by Bob Fulton with six feet high jump, 130 feet discus, and the medley relay title. Hubbard wins 440 yard dash, Davis takes half mile. Preston places second in mile and half mile relays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
PocAna
Pocatello
Blackfoot
Bob‘ Fulton
Fulton
Smedley
Indians
Hubbard
Davis
Larson
Manning
Shaffer
Lloyd
Andra
Martin
Winnin
Peterson
Harmerea
Wise
Poedello
Maxine Green to Sing at Festival in Franklin and Oneida
Maxine Green is set to perform at a regional festival hosted by Franklin and Oneida. The program includes a free public concert and highlights local art and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine ‘Green
Franklin
Oneida
Pre-School Clinic Set For Next Tuesday At Jefferson School
The East Side school district will hold a pre-school clinic next Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Jefferson School for pupils in nine communities including Franklin, Whitney, Fairview, Mink Creek, Riverdale, Oneida Station and Winder. Children six years old on or before Oct. 15 are to attend, with parents bringing a bath towel birth certificate disease record and immunization record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stor
Jefferson
P . Franklin
Whitney Fairview
Mink Creek
Riverdale
Oneida Station
Winder
Looting at Preston High School Safe Dims Burglary
Unknown burglars broke into the Preston High School office safe last Thursday, stealing between 600 and 700 dollars. Police believe experts executed the break in a professional manner, damaging a window to gain entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Arid
W.H. &Simmons
Belight
Dane
Bain
Jaycees Send 12 Members to Pocatello Dinner Session
Twelve Preston Jaycees attended a Monday dinner in Pocatello to launch a fire prevention campaign as part of Keep Idaho Green. Gov. Len Jordan sponsored the event, sending representatives in his absence. Delegations came from Pocatello Blackfoot Rexburg Idaho Falls Aberdeen Malad and Preston with local attendees including Howard Bennett and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Jaycees
Pocatello
Idaho
Len Jordan
Litera
Jaycee
Jiayceé
Blackfoot
Rexburg
Idaho Falls
Aberdeen
Malad
Preston
Howard Bennett
Oeper Preston Yaygees
Dark Don Rivers
Pockearated Peterborg
cDuene Sorenson
Glenn Carter
Ross Rasmussen Byron Ashcroft
Herman Richards
Sherman Perkins
Jamboree for Bannock County Sportsmen Group
The Sportsmen's Group of Bannock County schedules the third annual Jamboree to be held Friday and Saturday culminating in a 4000-person dinner at the city airport, Pocatello. Free wildlife films screen Friday and Saturday, with prizes totaling 3000 dollars including fishing gear and a fishing jalopy. no charge for events beyond a one dollar membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannock County
Sportsmen’s ‘Assn
Pocatello
Jline
Pioneer Day in Franklin shifts to June 20–21
Idaho Pioneer Day Association in Franklin announces the celebration will move from June 15 to June 20 and 21. The Seudipa program will occur June 21 with a potential boxing or wrestling card on June 20. Monte Young concessions and rides are contracted again, making the event one of the largest shows on the road. Leonard Butterworth serves as general chairman for the festival committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Pioneer Day Assn
Franklin
Monte Young
Franklin Association
Usuak Jying
Leonard Butterworth
Idaho
William
Rob- Anne
Idaho counties exceed last year in cancer drive five surpass records
Idaho division head Leo J. Falk reports 14 counties in Idaho nearly all boosted cancer drive totals. Franklin Washington Lewis Madison and Boundary counties showed record gains, with over 4000 volunteers urged to keep up the crusade and maintain or exceed last year’s contributions. County commander Mrs. Russell Crockett led April activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Franklin County
Leo J. Falk
Boise
American Cancer Society
Falk
Society
Russell Crockett
Washington
Lewis
Madison
Boundary
West Side Achievement Day Set at Dayton High
West Side district schools join West Side High Dayton for an Achievement Day event starting at 9 AM. Guest speaker will be Coach Evan Sorensen of Preston. Activities include a Weston versus O Clifton baseball game, noon exhibit, track events after lunch, and awards for top three finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side High” School
Dayton
West-Side
Evan
Sorens Son
Preston
Weston
O' Clifton
West Side Seminary to graduate eighteen in Wednesday chapel
Eighteen students including Eldon Bailey Rhea Wad douts Barrington Douglas Fisher Milton Hatch Dolores Kendall Carma Kendall Valois Kendall Clain Lott ElRoy McDermott Vance Mendenhall Wynette Nelson Val Neuenswander Varge Rasmussen Nada Schwartz Dennis Thompson Joseph Ward Clair Westover and William Winward will receive four year certificates at commencement in the Dayton chapel next Wednesday at 8 pm. The Friday program opens with organ and violin preludes performed by Edna Kofoed and Janet Davis followed by processional and readings led by Nada Schwartz and others. The service includes a theme introduction by Dennis Thorpsén, address by Clifton Kerr, a vocal trio, diploma presentation by Principal Donald Bradford, and benediction by Eldon Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Seminary
Clair Westover
William Win‘ward
Larry Olsen
Edna Kofoed
Janet Davis
Nada
Schwartz
Zion
Dennis
Thorpsén
Clifton
Kerr
Eldon
Bailey
Meat Dealers To Meet In Preston Friday
Idaho price stabilization director Harry L. Yost announced meetings for meat dealers in southern Idaho with the Idaho Food Dealers Assn and local chambers of commerce to acquaint retailers with new price ceilings on beef. The Preston session is set for Friday afternoon likely in the courthouse, with Malad and other towns holding evening meetings when possible. Retail ceiling prices effective May 14 require posting lists by June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Idaho Food ‘Dealers Assn
Yost
Attena
Thelx
Fishing Prospects Improve in Franklin County Says Officer
A Idaho conservation officer reports good fishing prospects in Franklin County with the season opening soon. Bear River shows carry over from last year and plantings of legal size fish should double the prior year. Glendale and Treasureton reservoirs yielded several fish during recent sampling. Mink Creek and Cub River remain high due to run-off but should clear by opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Idaho
Dean’ ‘Davis
Jottiger
Davis
Mink
Tyin
Treasureton
Lamont
Graduation Exercises Set at Local High School
Graduation exercises for the class of 1951 will be held in the high school auditorium tomorrow evening. The program includes a student chorus, invocations, speeches by a panel of graduates, and diplomas awarded by President Shirley Palmer. One hundred twenty graduates with 15 honor students are listed, featuring names such as Larry Crawford, Phyllis Bright, Marion Meek, Beverly Miles, and Rene Herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Préston
Lsd
Laurena ‘Benson
Fenton
E. Larsen
Pres
Joan - Alder
Larry’ Crawwford
Phyllis
Bright
Paddie
Divine Redeemer
Ernest. Eberhard, Jr
Shirley Palmer
Brent Wilson
Phyllis Bright
Grace
Burbank
RaNae
Buxton
Ae i
Vie ¢ Carter
William Garver
Joycealene
Tony’ Knudson
John
LeFevre
E.larsen
Marlene
Larson
Sherman J. Lindhardt
RaRene Long
Betty Lou
Martin
Patricia
Maughan
Dixie
Lee
Onda
May Porter
Erma
Prescott
Neldon
Radford
Luétta
Rallison
Monta Rae
Elaine’ Robinson
Joanie Robinson
Venice Sant
Sherry Shaffer
Golden Sharp
Joan
Shumway
Allen Smith
Reed -Smith
Patsy
West Side School Levy Approved by Voters
West Side school district voters approved a special levy not to exceed 12 mills in addition to the regular levy. The ballot passed 107 for to 54 against. Trustees also submitted contracts to teachers for the 1951 52 school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jaycees
Logan American Legion Post
Utah State
American ‘Legion
Hixson Is
President of
Grace ‘ ‘Lions Club
Keith Larson
Preston Lions Club
Harold B. Olson
Tessie Westerberg
Saetm Road
Vonage Indians
Sra Ag
Bob Fulton
Sportsmen’ S Group of
Bannock
County
Jamboree
Garmtval
Wes
West Side’ School
Lery
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!