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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
12
A ram disrupts a farmer's night after a record by Frank Sinatra unsettles it. Folklore and jokes mix with forest fire science from Project Skyfire and California copter firefighting tests. The piece closes with rural musings on trees, wood rot, and a mother hen quote.
The Franklin county district held its largest court of honor to award Eagle and silver explorer ranks, life and star badges, and wood badge training. Presenters included Adolph Jongensen and Alfred Kern with many district scouts and families in attendance. awards went to Marvin Golightly Lynn Winward Alden Sharp and others from Whitney ward and Mink Creek. Officials anticipate another ceremony in November.
The Preston study club held a party and elected new officers at Mrs. Clara Hollingsworth home Friday evening. Newly elected president Blanche Hollingsworth and vice president Karis Johnson with secretary Verna Kidd led a three course dinner and games. outgoing officers were Caddie Greaves and Beatrice Bell.
Sheryl Neeleyi celebrated her 10th birthday Saturday afternoon at home inviting 16 friends. A large cake with candles adorned the table as luncheon including cake and ice cream was served, with the afternoon spent in various games.
Local excerpt recounts visits by Mire Carl Bury and family from Salt Lake City and Mrs Allie Packer of Preston hosting DUP meeting with music. Mother's Day events include a Waterlaus family dinner with relatives from Preston and Logan. DUP and junior Sunday school programs feature poems songs and talks. President Eisenhower proclaims National Farm Safety Week July 22 to 28 urging farm people to reduce accidents.
Keneth Porter of Ken's Electric Co won an all expenses paid trip to Detroit and Mount Clemens Michigan as a guest of Ironrite company. He earned the trip by meeting sales quotas in February March and April and will tour the Ironrite factory and attend social functions staying at the Statler Hotel in Detroit.
A 1980 sugar industry forecast projects total national acreage rising to 927,000 acres from 850,000, an increase of 77,600 acres. Idaho Utah and Franklin County district show notable gains, with Idaho around 7,294 acres, Utah 2,794, and Franklin County district 458 acres.
West Bruce Dursteler and John Kofoed led a banquet where Jaycee President Arch Geddes thanked contestants and praised the read-e-o as a successful annual event. He urged the road safety program to promote safer driving among teenagers and thanked committee sub chairs Garth Karren Owen Ainscough Mer Til Halt and Dan Beliap for their work.
Mrs Ray Bright entertained the Literary Club Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs O D Robinson. Claire Bickmore reviewed the book by Fermi. Twenty four members were present.
A clipping lists several births in Preston and Lewiston areas. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Forsgren with a daughter born May 11, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell with a boy born May 16, and Mr. and Mrs. Verdon Hansen with a boy born May 15. Additional details are partially obscured.
Mr. Taylor, native of Harrisville Utah, grew up in Pleasant View and studied at Weber County schools, Weber Academy, University of Utah, Columbia University, Stanford, and Colorado State Teachers College. He taught across Utah and Arizona, led youth programs, and received the Phoenix Rotary Orchid Award for outstanding service to youth. Last night Lulu asked about marriage. Sue asks what was decided.
A fragmented OCR list shows names including Nancy Golightly Dawn Harmer Eugene Harrie Helen Heaps Shirley Hobbs Julia Hobba Sybil Hobbs Tim Hobbs Boyd Hollingsworth Jane Hyde Tamara Jonking Geraldine Jensen Nina Jepron Glen Jensen Jolene Maughan Nell Morrison Mary Morrison Michael Moser Blair Mylrose Leah Mylrose Leon Nash Philip Hart Nel Nealon Joan Owen David Parkinson Ted Roper Warren Sant Lloyd Simmons Julie Ray Smith Dalan HB Smith Robert Sparrow Myrna Steele Sharron Stocks La Rueye Sutton Glenda Ruth Tanner Neil Reid Telford Brooks Whitehead Gwen Wold Nell Packer Woolf Arlene Woolley Roger Paks Le VAR t
University of Idaho specialists report that lumps appearing on cattle backs in spring signal an arene cattle issue. Authorities urge ranchers to inspect herds and seek veterinary guidance for treatment and prevention.
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