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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1957

Page

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West Side High School grants diplomas to 25 seniors

Twenty five students received diplomas at West Side High School in a commencement at Weston Church. The program featured a processional, various speeches, performances, and the presentation of graduates by Supt. Keith H Brimhall. Names listed include Norma Archibald and Ruth Rogers among the graduates.

West Side High School Weston Church Ruby Frédrickson Jack Jee Stanley Hansen Ruth Rogers Joyce—Walton Maurine Sparrow Jane Olsen Robert Schwartz Fertin Gr

Penney Manager Names New Assistant at Local Store

Earl Yearsley is named new assistant manager at the J C Penney Co store here, replacing Monte Olsen who transferred to the Pocatello store. Yearsley comes from Malad where he worked for the Penney company. his wife Selma Williams also hails from Malad. They have three children and have rented a home at 278 South First East.

Earl Yearsley J._ C. Penney_Co South First East

Teen Age Roade o Rescheduled For Sunday

The teen age road e o postponed from last Sunday due to stormy weather will be held this Sunday at noon in Preston recreation park.

Preston Recreation Park

Seminary Exercises Tonight at West Side High

Seminary exercises will be held tonight in the ward chapel at Dayton Seminary. Stake President Henry Rawlings of Franklin stake and President G Schwartz of Oneida stake will preside. Student speakers include Terrell Gunnell and Lois Schieweveldt. a girls' sextet will sing with Kerma Neuenswander at the piano. Twenty five will receive diplomas.

Side High Zion Dayton Ward Chapel Stake Henry Rawlings Franklin Stake G. Schwartz Oneida Eustt Errell ‘Gunnell Lois Schieueveldt Julene Blau Carma Henderson Anna Ward Karen ‘Taylor Theda‘—Anderson Tamara Olsen Kerma Neuenswander Theda Anderson Julene Blau Carma—Henderson Terrell Gunnell Ferrin Griffeth Dee Hobbs Bruce Hobbs Carolyn Howell Ronald Jones Blaine Lloyd Alves Lloyd Grant Mortensen LaVere Martin Myrna Phillips Lois Schwaneveldt Dean Stevenson David Schwartz Terrell Shepherd Karen" Taylor Marie Waddoups Anna ‘Ward Dennis Winward Brent Winward E. Sterling Stephens

Seniors of '57 To Be Graduated Here Tomorrow

Ninety seven seniors will graduate tomorrow evening at Preston High School. The commencement program starts at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Dr Richard McTanner Hyer will give the invocation and welcome. The senior class theme America A Challenge to Youth will be explained by class president David Parkinson. Diplomas will be presented by Phenor H Edgley. Steven Johnson will present the class gift. This marks the 35th commencement at the high school.

Preston— i _Schoo yRichard ’ McTanner Horatio Gregory Will Bet sWance- Hedin America David Parkinson Bonnie Boden Louise Johnson Julie Simmons Diane Palmer Neil Tanner Anna Lou Johnson Ann Wright Neil Wold Nancy Greaves Reed H. Brenchley Phenor H. Edgley Steven Johnson William , Scholes

Local Couple Plans 70 Europe Voyage With LDS Group

Mr and Mrs Herbert Owen of Preston plan a four month trip to Europe sailing June 5 aboard the Queen Mary from Salt Lake City to New York for onward to England their native land. They will return on the Queen Elizabeth in October after visiting England and Ireland and collecting genealogical records.

Herbert. Owen RFC Preston England Salt Lake ‘City New -York City Gerbert Chrissie “Barnes Dents Franklin County Yorkshire Owen Democratic iGenealogy Atlante America

Mary Bergquist Elected President of Franklin County 4-H Council

Mary Bergquist of Preston was elected president of the Franklin County 4-H club leaders council for 1957 at the annual meeting in May. Owen Gibson of Preston was elected vice chairman with Mrs Ellen Roberts as secretary treasurer. The list of committee members represents districts across Franklin County and new events include a 4-H club day at Willow Flat and a Bear Lake Camp Hunt session in June. The Franklin County Fair dates are set for August 28 to 31, with participation in the Eastern Idaho State Fair September 10 to 14 and leaders camping training June 6 to 8 at Alpine Wyoming.

Dan Cahoon yAlpine Wyo Bear Lake Willow Flat Idaho

Fairen Keller of Chevrolet Visits Detroit Meeting

Service manager at Cranney Chevrolet flies to Detroit this week for a meeting with Fairen Keller of Chevrolet, aiming to discuss dealership operations and regional coordination.

Fairen Keller Chevrolet Detroit Jat Cranney Chevrolet Co

Keller to be honored guest of Chevrolet division

Fairen Keller named honored guest of the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors along with 27 service managers from 27 Chevrolet zones nationwide. He was selected from 186 dealers in five western states for service manager gradings in five categories for 1956. Keller began with Cranney Chevrolet in 1950 and became service department head in 1953. He will serve as president of the Salt Zone service managers club for 1987.

Chevrolet Motor Division General , Motors Chevrolet United States Keller Cranney Chevrolet, Co Salt Zone Service

Bodily Anniversary Open House Planned in Whitney

Mr and Mrs James Bodily of Whitney announce an open house to honor sixty years of marriage for the couple. The exact date is to be set with the anniversary observed as a diamond date. Friends and relatives are invited to watch for the honor day and attend.

James’ R Whitney

End of Year Activities Outlined for ES Schools

The last regular day of school is today with Friday for teachers only and no bus service. Students return Saturday for report cards and final checkout. budget hearing set for May 15 proposed expenditures of 500 445 with salaries rising by degree and experience. Election for five mill levy scheduled for June 4 at Jefferson School. Trustees terms expire Woodrow Butterworth Franklin Howard Swainston with elections May 28. numerous staff changes and retirements noted plus new teachers listed from Idaho and Utah campuses.

Jefferson School Jefferson School «Ff. the Recents State. Legislative Passed:in Law,'ciithe Woodrow Butterworth Franklin Howard ‘Swainston Whitney Preston Hazen Loveday Darlene Draper Mink Creek Joan Going Kaye. Bowman Central LaVerne Judy Connie Peterson Hileen Chamberlain Jefferson Winona Ramage June Amber Eldred Lauder Fred Fred,” Nelsonland, Markart, Senior , High School, Carl P. Nielsom University of Utah O. C Tom"’ Hampton P. T Pete” Hansen Jefferson, Central Phyllis Williams Stanley Idaho Idaho State College Lucille Hyer Lewiston Utah Clair Olsen Weston Ramona R. Crane Carol A. McEntire Utah State University iLogan Tessie S. Ricks Sugar City Ricks College

West Side High School Names 1957 Top Graduates

West Side High School announces Rebecca Reeder valedictorian and Stanley Hansen salutatorian for the 1957 graduating class. Reeder, daughter of Mr and Mrs Weldon Reeder of Weston, has been cheerleader, marching corps president, homecoming queen, and home making award winner. Hansen, son of Mr and Mrs Eldon Hansen of Western, served as freshman secretary, sophomore reporter, school paper editor, drum major, and Boys State delegate, excelling in speech and music with state festival honors.

Irs Weldon” Reeder Weston Marching Corps Daisy” Maé West’ Side Seminary Stanley, Hansen Stanly West Side Seminary

West Side Students Elect New Officers

West Side High School elected a new student body president Steven Viehweg of Clifton who will be a senior in 1957 58. Brent Winward of Clifton was chosen as vice president and Kerma Neuenswander of Weston as secretary. Other officers include Ellen Dahle assistant editor of Scroll Frances Viebweg reporter Demar Henderson social leader Gehiel Tingey Weston and Tamara Olsen Weston in advertising.

West Side High School Steven Viehweg Clifton Ant -Brent Winward Kerma Neuenswander Weston Foc Scroll Ellen

Memorial Breakfast Planned by Legion

Harold Winn, commander, announced a Memorial Breakfast to be held May 30 at the Legion Hall from 6:30 a.m. Across county cemeteries and posts, all Legionnaires are urged to attend.

Legion Preston American Legion Harold Winnee Legion Hall

Local Girl Recovering After Hospital Stay

Local man says his daughter Enone remains in a Los Angeles hospital after weeks of critical illness. The family stays by her side as she slowly recovers.

Grabtree Stoday Oenone Los Angeles Hospital Ant

Holiday disrupts Preston activity and warns early copy

The Preston Citizen announces Thursday as a national holiday with the office closed and all business firms in Preston remaining shut. Advertisers and correspondents are urged to submit copy early, while rural reporters limit news for next week. Weatherman Crabtree notes heavy May rainfall, nearing all time records, with nine days left in the month and ongoing rain affecting events.

Preston Citizen Citizen Preston C. M. Crabtree Crabtree Geo Terion

Preston to Observe Poppy Day This Saturday

Mayor Sherwin designates this coming Saturday as Poppy Day in Preston. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the drive with the theme Wear a Poppy for Remembrance. Auxiliary members will sell artificial poppies to fund welfare for needy veteran families.

Sherwin Webb Preston American Legion’ -Auxiliary

Red Cross drive short of local quota in county chapter report

Red Cross drive in the county chapter is 75 percent complete with $900.65 raised, under half the quota. National fund drives reportedly fall short by several million dollars, and government tax options to fund disaster work are discussed. Mrs. Peterson resigns as home service director. June Richardson appointed interim director pending board approval. water safety programs planned. contact Ronald Bingham or call 547 for services.

Mike McGowan Red Crossfield Red ‘Cross Red Cross Peterson Home Service Ronald Bingham Frankin

Trustee Election Dated for Tuesday in District 201

Franklin county holds school trustees elections next Tuesday for zone one and zone two. Polling places include Fairview LDS Church Franklin School gym Whitney School Mapleton School Glendale Oneida Station Glencoe Mink Creek electors vote at Mink Creek. Nominees for zone one include G We incumbent and Ja e Jz Larseree et. Further action details appear in the Ipszation notice.

Franklin County Fairview LDS Franklin School Whitney School Mink Creek Mapleton Franklin Fifth Ward Whitney Glendale Oneida. Station Glencoe Creek Jae Jz Larseree Ient Lloyd Ya Chris Iaeue

Johnson Transfers to Preston Exchange in Mountain-Plate Service

Gene Johnson has been transferred by the Mountain-plates Tele phone and Telegraph Co to the Preston exchange, replacing George Baird who moves to Twin Falls. Johnson has over 11 years of telephone experience in various Sabacities and is the son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Johnson. His family will reside at 310 South First West in Preston.

Gene. Johnson Preston Mountain - Plates -Telephone Telegraph * Co George Baird Telephone’ Company Twin Falls Johnson Leslie—Johnson South First West

Boat Races Rescheduled After Wind Halts Sunday Events

Bad weather stopped the initial boat races, drawing large crowds. Officials say winds and rough water would have wrecked boats, and the contests are moved to Sunday, July 14. The piece also notes public reactions about parade etiquette and patriotism.

Rulon Dunn Chamber of Commerce Dunn Citizen Eph Johnson Golly Eph Sand Alo Hart Summertfield

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Europe Mary Bergquist New Fairen ‘Keller West Side “High School Rebecca Reeder Stanley. Hansen West Side Mee
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