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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

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Eastside district votes on $400000 school bonds to expand facilities

The Eastside School District asks voters next Tuesday the 18th to approve a $400,000 bond issue to widen facilities and continue the five mill levy for 18 years. Proponents argue no net tax rise after July 1, while opponents fear higher burdens. Central and Jefferson schools face crowding. new gym, cafeteria, and auto shop needs are cited along with bus shelter and maintenance upgrades.

Central Jefferson

Commencement Exercises for Class of 1954

The program includes processional invocation welcome address song and multiple talks and solos. Diplomas will be presented by the superintendent and board members. Recipients listed include Frances Atkinson Ralph Bailey Ethel Beutler Wayne Bingham Geralynn Hobbs Jo Ann Griffeth Kerin Henderson Jo Henderson Martha Jensen Marvin Jensen Phyllis Wanda Olgop and others.

Ann Hansen Owes Baxter Garet Dalley Stouthneartsed Eldon Schwartz Wiley Callister David Smart Alma’ ‘Winward America Country Raeline Winward Ovila Hen-derson Ethel Beut- Jeri Geralynn Hobbs Donna Lee Robinson Erma Jean Hobbs Merrill Deaton Leonard Rice William Tanner Board of, Education Kerin Henderson Frances Atkinson Ralph Bailey Sheraldene Balls James Baxter Ethel?Beutler Wayne Bingham Margaret Dailey Jo Ann Griffeth Jo. Henderson Louise” Hildt Sean Geralynn Martha “Jensen Marvin Jensen Rank Jee Dennis Jessop Connile Ken Pe Arlo Mendentail Phyllis Wanda Olgop Clyan Carma Povey Morgan Fina Tee Robinson

Coerty Legion Auxiliary Elects Deene Auger TM

The Coerty Legion Auxiliary meets as Auger TM is elected, with Mrs Sipe as department president and Mrs Mire as area leader. Officers include secretary and chaplain appointments, Melvin Meadows named air district commander, and others for area presidencies and posts in Pocatello Malad Grace and Iron districts.

Deere Auger Preston Can Falls Auger Sipe Gear Oan Falls Mire Willetts Meadows New Air Dali Aeeies Ds Melvin Incan Falls Perl Ben Jex Pocatello Fay Sred C Grace Ehepleth Walter Lloyd. Ellis Department Rulon Ellis

West Side High Sets Baccalaureate Service 1954

West Side High plans a 1954 baccalaureate for graduates on Sunday at 2 30 p m in Clifton Chapel with an organ prelude invocation by Bishop Ray Croshaw vocal solo by Mrs John Manning and readings and introductions.

West Ide High School Clifton Chapel Edna Kofoed Ray Croshaw John 2 Manning Reading Tonae Stevensin H. Glenn Bingham Kofoed

Earl J. Nielson Wins Columbia College National Scholarship

Earl J. Nielson, senior at Preston High School and son of Carl P. Nielson, has been awarded a Columbia College national scholarship to the University in New York. The $1400 annual award runs for four years and follows his earlier summer scholarship in engineering at Northwestern High School Institute. He graduates tonight as the top senior with a 3.97 GPA and has earned multiple scholarships, including the offer of several others and a test interview scheduled in March in Pocatello.

Columbia College - National University New Yark Thelaod Columbia Pocatello Northwestern Valvewly Hémiteete Pee Tomor Preston High School

Franklin eighth grade graduations set during evening exercises

Franklin eighth grade commencement takes place in the ward chapel at 8 p m with Dixie Dunkley giving the welcome. Norma Bennett and Sharon Burbank offer prayers, and an all girls chorus plus a clarinet ensemble provide music. Principal Victor Jensen presents diplomas to graduates including Martha Andrews Norman Bennett Kyle Burbank Sharon Burbank Bruce Chatterton Karen Chatterton DeAnn Dunkley Dixie Dunkley Darrel Gregory Patricia Hawkes Betty Hobbs Bob Hobbs Keith Larsen Sharon Lester David Oliverson Lou Dean Olsen Donna Porter Joen Porter Wayne Shumway Clair Taylor and Allan Whitehead.

Franklin Franklin Ward Chapel Dixie Dunkley Norma Bennett Sharon Burbank Aay Gregory DeAnna Dunkley Bruce’ Chatterton Joen Porter Wayne’ Shumway Donna Porter Allan Whitehead Prin Victor Jensen William P. Hobbs Sfartha Drews Norman Bennett Kyle Burbank Bruce Chatterton Xkaren Chatterton DeAnn Dunkley Dixie Dinkley Darrel Gregory Patricia Hawkes Betty Hobbs Bob’ Hobbs Keith Larsen Sharon Lestér David Oliverson Lou Dean Olsen Donna Porter Wayne Shumway Clair Taylor Allen Whitehead

Seminary Class At West Side Hails 40 Graduates

A West Side seminary ceremony on May 24 will honor forty students. The program includes a John Santy organ prelude, talks by Mark opin geys Merlin McKay and Arlene Hatch, and a guest address by Karl Wood. Degrees are presented by Principal Shirley M. SONS with graduates from Weston and Dayton.

Stde - West Side Seminary Weston Chapel John Santy Margaret Atchee Arlene Winkvard Weleon Aagle Ison Haaleri Ane Geralyn Hobbs Mark Opin Geys Merlin McKay Norveen -Kofoed Karen Ate Wwey Arlene “ Hatch Beverly- Bingham Alma -Winward Wiley Callister Eldon “Schwartz David Bradford Shirley - M Karen Nielsen Bededition Velynn Merrill Weston Gré Stephen Bastian Karla Nielsen Donna Lee’ Robinson Vicki Robinson Jay Schwaneveldt Mark Tingey Daytor Paga

Seminary Party Tragedy Leaves One Dead In Weston Area

A party at a West Side high school ended in tragedy when a truck overturned while returning from a Dry Canyon gathering. Peggy Anderson, 16, died instantly from a crushed skull. Several classmates were injured including Gloria Bingham, Jolene Binggeli, Joy McKay, Carol Tanner, and others. The accident happened around 10:30 p.m. and trapped students beneath the truck as they were freed by peers. Sheriff Ray Talbot investigated. advisor Donald Bradford reported the mishap.

Baet-seminary Lewis Bingham Jolene Binggeli Ganeeine Joe’ Binggeli Weston Mc-Kay Melvin McKay Carol Tanner Willams Tanner Dry Canyon Donald Bradford Ray Talbot

Preston Kine Plays Today For Championship

Preston Kine High School baseball team leaves this morning for Rirley to face locals in a 1 pm double header in the regional championship. The locals, after a 12-7 district title clinching win over Pocatello Monday night, seek a best of three victory at Zoft three games with Friday’s potential third game at 1 pm.

Preston Rirley Zoft

Preston Chamber of Commerce Sets Closing Hours

The Preston chamber board and merchants committee agreed unanimously to maintain the current closing schedule for local businesses. The decision aims to standardize hours and support orderly commerce in the town.

Preston Business Firms Rand Merchants’ Committee Preston Chamber ‘of ‘Commerce

Nile Explorer Kayaks to Be Shown at Preston High

John M. Goddard world traveler and explorer will present a motion picture program titled Kayaks Down the Nile at Preston High School auditorium. The showings are planned for the evenings of Wednesday Tuesday and Thursday May 26 and 27. Goddard is a native of Salt Lake City.

Nile Preston Audistorium John Goddard Salt Lake Aya

Tiny Swainston Drowns In Whitney Ditch Sunday

A 20 month old girl, Krist Swainston, daughter of Wayne C Swainston and LaDean Foster Swainston, drowned near a sandbox and wagon when her mother briefly left. Her body was found in an alfalfa field after neighbors searched the area. Survived by parents, a sister Sherd and a brother, Conan Foster.

Swainston Wayne Charles LaDean Foster Swainston

Preston High School to Hold 32nd Commencement Exercises

The 32nd annual Preston High School commencement will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Seventeen graduates will receive diplomas, with a program featuring processional, invocations, musical numbers, and talks on inheritance and democracy. Dr Carlton Culmsee of Utah State Agricultural College will be guest speaker.

Preston’ ‘High School Donald ‘Seamions Dexter Glen Edwards Plazio Jay, Nielson Collette Eberhard Elva Kerr Klane’ ‘Forsgren Douglas Palmer Felix Borowski George Jensen O'R. Cutler By. W

50th Anniversary Luncheon Promises Richmond Evaporated Mill History

Community and industry leaders gather in the Richmond community building at noon Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of the evaporated mill. The plant was begun by founders of Utah Condensed Milk in 1904, later Sego Mill Products. Dr. Milton S Merrill, dean of the Utah State College of Business, is slated to speak. Continued on page 8.

Richmond Mountain West Sego ‘Mik Products Utah Condensed Milk Sezo ” Mili Spon Company Black and Athite Show . Com Wills Be Milton S Merrill School of Business Utah State Agricul

Clinic Dates Set For Preschool Immunization Drive

A preschool clinic for children who turn six before October 1 is planned for Monday and Tuesday at a local school. The program includes physical exams tonsil and adenitis checks, and immunizations for whooping cough diphtheria and tetanus. Franklin Whit and others from West Shoe Fairview Riverdale Oneida attend.

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Farm Machinery Firm Opens This Week in Preston

A new farm machinery firm opens on North State Avenue in Preston, located in the 500 block near Sonat Tractor Service. The proprietor, with years of experience in sales and service, plans to offer parts and servicing for rural equipment. He is married with four children.

Gilvert Tin S Hee Chinery Preston Idaho Sonat Offeo

Paintings by Nellie Klinge to be displayed this weekend

An exhibit of Nellie Elinge Klinge’s paintings, many unseen before, opens Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 at the Utah Power and Light auditorium. Guest night Friday features Prof. Calvin Fletcher of USAC, with Jessie Larson and others in attendance. Klinge, a noted Cache Valley artist, died this year at 70 after study in Colorado, Chicago, and New York.

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