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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1946

Page

16

Local Entries Dominate Black and White Show in Richmond

Idaho contestants shine at the Black and White show with Les Gregory of Preston winning draft horses and Ivan H. Woodward taking first with draft mares. Winners span several classes including saddle horses yearling and two year olds, with contestants from Winder Franklin Mink Creek Preston Downey and Grace. Grand champion stallion title goes to Golden Tex among class winners.

Idaho Richmond Les Gregory Preston Ivan H. Woodward Frody Bennett Winder Ivan Woodward Boyce Woodward Franklin Bert Keller Mink Creek LaVon Talbot Emory Belnap Don’ Clegg Grace Thir Eugene Oliverson Floyd Wilding Downey Golden Tex

Preston Indians Place Fifth In State Track Meet

The Preston track team finished fifth at the state invitational in Moscow last Saturday with 10 points. Cecil Loyd won the 200 yard low hurdles in 23.2 seconds, while John Hansen took second in the 880 and the 880 yard relay team finished second. Weiser won the meet with Rupert placing second. Lewiston and Boise also placed above Preston.

Preston High Moscow Weiser Rupert Lewiston Boise Preston Boys Southeastern Idaho Indians Cecil Loyd Preston John Hansen

Don't Wait Until Press Day To Go News

News sources urged to submit church items civic notes and other news a day or two earlier to ensure inclusion in the Citizen edition. Delays on press day lead to items missing print as front page news takes priority. Better cooperation improves coverage.

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Grace Graduation Slated For Friday

Grace high school will hold graduation Friday May 24 at 8 p m in the Grace LDS tabernacle. D Darrel Chase dean of students at Utah State Agricultural College Logan Utah will address graduates. The class includes Virginia Adams Robbie Lou Anderson Margaret Burton Nona Byington David Coombs Dorothy Dalton Carol Fraser Opal Gibson Veda Mae Jenkins Calvin Jos Kay Johnson Donna Lloyd Ruby Maughan Robert McGregor Jay Mendenhall Bill Nielsen Wilma Clarenshaw Beverly Page Eldon Palmer Grant Peterson Merrill Peterson Evelyn Rasmussen Verda Rasmussen Fay Rigby Helen Roper Warren Smith Joy Spencer Creighton Thompson Nedra Whitehead.

D. Darrel Chase Utah State Agricultural College Logan Utah Grace High School Grace Lds Tabernacle Virginia Adams Robbie Lou Anderson Margaret Burton Nona Byington David Coombs Dorothy Dalton Carol Fraser Opal Gibson Veda Mae Jenkiins Calvin Jos Kay Johnson Donna Lloyd Ruby Maughan Robert McGregor Jay Mendenhall Bill Nielsen Wilma Clarens

Special Training Offered Swimming Instructors

Inette Wilson, county Red Cross chairwoman, announces the annual Red Cross instructors course for the summer. Any person eighteen or older may apply by filing a form. The need for instructors to run a boys and girls swimming program is great and at least two may be selected. The local Red Cross chapter will assist with expenses for two attendees.

Inette Wilson Red Cross

Local Social Roundup From Mink Creek and Nearby Towns

Glencoe residents Mr and Mrs Mads Anderson visited Mink Creek Sunday evening. Elwood visitors M M Hansen and son Mac joined Chris Hansen’s family Friday. Logan resident Lu Batman visited Mrs Selma Berquist Tuesday. Anna Berquist returned to Logan after visiting. Mrs Selma Berquist hosted a quilting party with several attendees. Russell Westerberg and wife welcomed a baby daughter at Preston Memorial Hospital Saturday evening. Pocatello visitors Vernal Croshaw and daughters called on Vernon Westerberg. Mrs Adria Mecham visiting Wilford Hansen and James Mecham. Dennis Egby received navy discharge Sunday. Melroy and Mrs Larsen hosted visits in Logan and at Lyster Downing’s home.

Mads Anderson Mink Creek Chris Hansen M. M. Hansen Mac Elwood Lu Batman Logan Selma Berquist Anna Berquist Val Batman Elaine Westerberg Esther Westerberg Preston Emma Hansen Velda Olson Anna Russell Westerberg Memorial Hospital Vernal Croshaw Pocatello Vernon Westerberg Croshaw Westerberg_sis‘ter Adria- Mecham Wilford Hansen Jamae Mecham iMrs Melroy Larsen Lestér Downing Virgil’ Johnson Murtough

Glencoe Relief Society Quilt Event Noted

Mrs. Melroy Larsen and family hosted as sisters Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Larsen gathered for a Glencoe Relief Society quilt at Emma Hansen’s home on Friday May 17. Dinner was served to Selma Berquist Virgin Hansen Mary Larsen Virgin Dockslater Sarah Rasmussen Pearlin Roper and Zelda Moser.

Melroy Larsen Johnson Mrs. Larsen The Glencoe Relief Society Emma Hansen Selma Berquist Virgin Hansen Mary Larsen Virgin Dockslater Sarah Rasmussen Pearlin Roper Zelda Moser

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