Primaries Near. Forty-Five Nomination Filed
Forty five candidates filed for nomination in the Republican and Democratic primaries to be held June 13. Democrats are largely unopposed for top offices including chairman of the board, district 2 and 3 commissioners, and county treasurer. Republicans show spirited races for state senator district 3 commissioner districts 2 and 3 and county assessor with incumbents facing challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shrives
E.A. Jensen
Emma Callan
Fred Hawkes
Frank Merrill
Roy C. Andreasen
Treasureton
I. P.rasmussen
Homer Johnson
Roy G. Tanner
Stewart Geddes
Ranida
Harley “Greaves
Preston
J. M. Evans
Riverdale
Ariel G. Eames
Ee Egbert
Pres
Sprinklin Announces Seasonal Watering Hours
Preston residents follow four hour morning sprinkling from 7 a m to 11 a m for west of State street. East side water users have four hour evening sprinkling from 6 30 p m to 7 p m east of State. Hours take effect in May and aim to conserve water this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
State
Five Rides Planned for Preston Boots and Saddle Club Season
The Preston Boots and Saddle club outlines five rides for the season led by president Lee Jansen. Rides include May 21 to Dayton and Clifton basin with Stanton Hawkes in charge, June 18 to Dry Creek with Ralph Davis, July 16 to Bloomington Lake at Carter ranch with Ae Neeley, August 13 to Minatonka Cave with Ott Cole, and September 24 to Mount Sherman with Dan Swainston. Committees include Dan Swainston, Axe Neeley, Stan Hawkes, Ralph Davis, Ott Cole for trip planning and Virg Knudson, Marvin Jones, Emory Belnap, Wayne Cole, Billy McCune for refreshments. Contact secretary Bill Davis for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Boots and Saddle Club
Lee Jansen
Dayton
Clifton ‘Basin
Stanton Hawkes
Dry Creek
Ralph Davis
Bloomington Lake
Minatonka Cave
Ott Cole
Mount Sherman
Dan Swainston
Hansen
Axe Neeley
Stan ‘Hawkes
Virg Knudson
Governor to Address Idaho Day at Franklin
Plans for Idaho Day at Franklin progress with Governor Bortolfsen indicating intent to attend on Thursday June 15. The committee works on program concessions and sports events. Shamrock girls of Salt Lake City will play a softball game with a local team. the Idaho Day board includes W. M. Robinson Cecil Woodward B R Parkinson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Bortolfsen
Plang
Shamrock Girls
Salt Lake City
W. M Robinson
B. R. Parkinson
Cecil Woodward
Peter G. Whitehead
L. W. Hatch
G. L. Wright
George Cornish
Reclamation Meeting Highlights Franklin County Roles
A reclamation meeting in Twin Falls on May 12 13 drew attention to irrigation needs across the state. Franklin county was represented by HL Nash of Twin Lakes Cans Co and Weldon A Nash of Preston Chamber of Commerce. Governor Bottolfsen and Senator D Worth Clark spoke on the Rivers and Harbors Bill under consideration, urging state support for future projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Falls
HL Nash
Twin Lakes Cans Company
Weldon
A. Nash
Preston, Chamber of Commerce
Franklin
Tees Ee Bech
Franklin County
C. ‘A. Bottolfsen
D. Worth Clark
Veterinarian Dr J Hi Newhall Opens Office in Pres ton
Dr J Hi Newhall of Junction City Oregon arrives in Preston to open a permanent veterinary office next to Monapeed on 1st South street. He plans to live with his mother in the Fosa residence on South lat East street. A graduate of Washington State College Pullman and studied at the University of Washington Seattle he is a specialist in dairy herd treatment and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hi.Newhall
Junction City
Oregon
Preston
Monapeed
1St South Street
Fosa
Newhall
Washington State A Cc
Pullman
Washington
University of Washington
Seattle
Preston High Lists 128 Graduates for May 26 Program
Preston High School expects 128 graduates if all work is finished by commencement on Friday May 26 in the auditorium at 8 30 p m Prof Moyle Q Rice will deliver the commencement address Rice is a leading USAC English instructor in Logan Utah and noted speaker The graduation theme is Our Tomorrow with several musical numbers arranged under Principal Er win Spilabury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston” High School
Moyle Q. Rice
Rice
USAC
Logan
Utah
Quince Rice
Erwin
Spilabury
Purchase Fine Bull From Famed Ranch
Don Carter of Preston and M J Mitton of Noonan Idaho return from Montana with Real Prince Domino 92 a registered Hereford bull bought for 33000 Breeder Hinse Hereford Ranch Henry Nebraska The bull was shown recently Chub Lundberg of Logan Utah has an interest and buyers expect improved beef stock in the locality
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Carter
Preston
M. J. Mitton
Noonan
Idaho
Montana
Henry
Nebraska
Chub Lundberg
Logan
Utah
Franklin county road resurfacing bids set for June
The Department of Public Works will call bids on June 2 in Boise for bituminous resurfacing of 8.9 miles of Franklin County roads. An additional 4.8 miles of seal coating on Highway 34 from Treasureton toward Grace brings total resurfacing to 13.7 miles. The project includes 7.9 miles between Preston and Treasureton flats enabling an oil road from Preston to Grace, plus one mile to Mink Creek from Riverdale. Local officials and civic groups have long supported the project for nearly two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranklin
Department of Public Works
Boise
Board of County Commissioners
C.A. Bottolfsen
Treasureton
Grace
Franklin County
Preston
Treasureton Flats
Fishing Season Opens on Sunday in Idaho with Fair Conditions
The state fish and game department reports opening day for general trout season May 21 with fair conditions expected across most parts.Winter was mild, streams are clearing, and runoff runs earlier than usual. bag limits include 18-26 fish or 15 pounds and one fish. Licenses required, pamphlets with rules available from vendors and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game Department
Idaho
Franklin County
Mink Creek
Bear River
Bannock
Power
Portneuf
Lava
Pebble Creek
Normal
Nake
American Falls
American
Palla
Rock Creek
Rockland
Marsh Creek
Caribou County
Blackfoot
Tincup
Jackknife
Slug Creek
Swan
Teton
Fremont
Bonneville
Henry's Lake
Bear Lake
Franklin County Fair Board Plans August Flower Show and Horse Pull
Franklin County Fair Board chairman Q L Wright announces plans for a midweek August event featuring a flower show added as a festival emphasis and an evening horse pulling contest. Committee members urge county residents to prepare exhibits and livestock entries with W H Crane and C Sparrow overseeing. Contact Ralph Millar or Cleo Gremai for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Q. L. Wright
W. HB. Crane
Charles Sparrow
William Craner
Club
FirAs
W&tr
Branklin
Ralph Millar
Cleo
Gremai
Pressure Cookers Tested at Preston Home Event
In 1943 about 200 000 quarts of fruit and vegetables were canned by women in Franklin County at home and 70 000 quarts at the Community Canning Center on South State. Relief Societies credit home canning efforts. a pressure cooker gauge test is offered May 23 and 24 at the Utah Power & Light building by Mrs Alice Rigby and Poca tello with no charge. Contact your Relief Society president or bring your cooker for testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Alice “Rigby
Pocatello
Utah Power &. E. Light
Preston
Reef Society
Franklin County Fish Stock and Graduation Events
Wayne Evans notes 5800 rainbow trout planted in Bear River this week by the state department. Franklin High School graduation set for Thursday evening May 26 with 11 seniors in the 1944 class. Farmers urged to apply this month for milk and butterfat subsidies, 60 cents per hundredweight of milk and one pound per butterfat, through the ACA county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Evans
Franklin
Franklin High
Homer’ Williams
ACA
Scout Camporee Opens Friday in Two-Day County
The annual Scout Camporee will be held May 19 and 20 at Preston High Stadium with Franklin and Oneida stake events. Registration runs 2 to 8 p m Friday at the county courthouse, followed by a packed two day program including flag ceremonies, inspections, meals, and a Court of Honor. Awards chaired by Ernest Eberhard and Bill Garrett will recognize leadership, conduct, camp setup, health and safety, with prizes such as an American flag and patrol cooking equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
Council
Adronic
Franklin Stake
Star. Bernacle
Ernest ‘Eberhard
Bill Garrett
Basin
Campaign to Aid Armed Forces Scrap Books and Games Drive
Theo Patterberg named chairman of a Preston chamber campaign to collect and distribute cards games and magazines for armed forces. Bill Davis and Ralph Strub assist. Materials go to army camps hospitals and overseas stations via Franklin County. Donations drop at Preston chamber office J C Penney or Petterborg Nash garage. Campaign runs short time and volunteers urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Patterberg
Preston ‘Chamber
Ot ‘Commerce
Coarman
Bill Davis
Ralph Strub
Franklin County
Preston Chamber of Commerce
J.C. Penney
Petterborg Nash
USO
Red Crags
U80
Salt Lake City
Preaton ,Service Club
Ernest, Brttenbeker
Wildigo
Patterberg
Hog Shipment Shows Smaller Top Weight Change
One hundred twelve farmers marketed 535 head of hogs through the Livestock Marketing Association and received 14734.34 for 122160 pounds. Hogs sold to Quandary Packing Company of Los Angeles. This shipment is the smallest since October 13 when 371 head were shipped. Total hogs shipped in 1944 exceed 6000 head. Top weight changed to include 180 pound porkers. previously 200 pounds. Next pool shipment scheduled for Wednesday May 24. hogs should be sent by Saturday May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qudaby Packing ‘Company of
Los Angles
Storm Drain Work Advances in City Projects
City Manager Ivan Goff says the storm drain through the school block is progressing, with 138 feet to lay and 100 feet already finished. An 18 inch pipe will carry surface water to the eastern part of the city. Also completed is planting 112 green ash trees on State Street and curb and lawn work at the sewage disposal plant south of the ply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Ivan Goff
Wnter
Orth
State Street
Phone
Tren
TOY ‘Ea
Ena
Four Enter Service In May From Franklin County
Four men from Franklin county will enter the armed forces in May. Albert B. Cherry Dennis Ralph of Preston and Denny Andreason of Cleveland are among those leaving for the army next week. Arden Rasmaasen of Weston goes to the navy this week. Thirty five men completed pre induction physicals at Pocatello this Tuesday and will be placed in 1-A and other service classifications. The Boise release notes the June call may be larger due to the cancellation of induction for men over 26. June preinduction exams will be June 12-16 at Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Albert B. Cherry
Dennis Ralph
Preston
Denny Andreason
Cleveland
Army
Arden ‘Rasmaasen
Weston
Navy
Pocatello
Boise
Lola Baxter Fined for Disorderly Conduct and Placed on Probation
Lola Baxter was fined 100 dollars with 75 dollars suspended by Justice of the Peace Boy C. Greaves last week for disorderly conduct. She was placed on probation for six months and required to maintain good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola
Baxter
Preston
C. Greaves
Franklin Seminary to Hold 22nd Graduation Service
The twenty second annual graduation from Franklin Seminary will be held Sunday at the Stake tabernacle with 88 graduates in the class. Dr. Daryl Chase of the LDS Institute in Lo will speak, Jeanne Brown gives the salutory talk, and graduates Gladys Rawlings and Reed Hawkes also present. Musicals include a Mary Olsen solo and a vocal trio led by Azuba Alder. Diplomas will be presented by Dr. W Merrill, with Ben Rawlings giving the invocation and Garth Hames the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Sgounty
Svante
Stake - Tabernacle
Courage
Daryl Chase
LDS Institute
Jeanne Brown
Gladys Rawlings
Reed Hawkes
Mary Olsen
Elnora Fletcher
Shirley’ Palmer
Marion Smith
Azuba-“Allder
Eberhard, Jr
Dr. & W. Merrill
Franklin Stake
Ben~Rawlings
Garth “Hames
Mexican Labor Surge Aids Franklin County Farm Work
The article notes 200 Mexican workers arrived last week, with 7 000 acres of beets planted in Franklin County and crops 97 percent planted. Labor will be fully occupied on spring farming tasks by late next week, delaying use in other work. Jared Lewin of Sugar Co. reports storm rainfall aided the crop outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jared ‘Lewin
Sugar Company
Franklin County
Birth Certificates Sought At Preschool Clinic
Preston school officials ask all parents with children ready to enter city schools this fall to present each child’s birth certificate at the Preschool Clinic on May 23. The clinic opens at 9 a.m. at the office of the school nurse in the Jefferson building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorder
Avoia
Preston
Mia
Clara Holard
Jefferson
County Extends Gifts To Ship For War Crew
Mrs Pauline Van Noy, widow of Pvt Nathan Van Noy, sails to Philadelphia as a guest for the christening of the first Engineer Port Repair Ship named in her late son. Franklin County sends farm gift packages including sugar flour vegetables canned milk and Idaho potatoes for the ship’s first cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Junior van Noy
Philadelphia
War Department
Chief of Engineers
U. S. Army
Pauline van Noy
Pvt
Nathan
Junio) van Noy
Pennsylvania
Mra
Joseph” Co. Malmberg
The
American, ‘Legion Auxiliary of
Franklin County
van Noy
Franklin County Sugar
Franklin County Grain, Growers Cooperative
del Monte
Franklin
Preston
Idaho
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U.S.C
Davil Chase
Adama
Ghirley
Mae Alder
Renee Allen
Harold
Allen
Warren Madsen Aulred
Jack D. Andra
Golden Archibald
Nelda Auger
Ellen Barrington
LiWayne Beckstead
Elaine Beckstead
Spencer Belnap
Dan L
Bingham
Vera
Bodily
Mildred
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