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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1951

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West Side High to Hold Commencement Exercises Friday

West Side High School will stage its commencement Friday at 8 pm in the Weston ward chapel with theme Today's Challenge Our Challenge. Rhea Waddoups Barrington will deliver the valedictory and Wynette Nelson is salutatorian. Prof. Claude J. Burtenshaw of Ricks College will be guest speaker. The program includes processional, welcome, salutatory, poetry, names listed as graduates, diplomas by William Tanner, and a dance to follow.

West Side High School Weston Ward Chapel Rhea Waddoups _ Barrington Ricks College Eldon Bailey Lloyd Balls Orthea Cox Clyde Davis MarJean Fennésbeck Hal’ Greene Howard Griffeth Nile Hansen Blair Henderson Ivan Henderson Marjorie Henderson Donald Howell Dwight Jensen Carma Kendall Dalores Kendall Valois Kendall Joan Lemmon Leon Lloyd Gaylord Merrill Jack Moser Wynette Nelson Larry Olsen Clair Phillips Nada Schwartz Verla Smart Beryl Sperry Valda Talbot Dale Viehweg Rhea Waddoups Barrington Arlo Ward Melvin Weeks Debra Winward Joy Winward Frank Parker Marjean Fonnesbeck Lary Olsen Wynette “Nelson Rhea Waddoups Barrington Dwight Jensen Gaylord Merrill Burtenshaw Prin. Lyle Porter Supt Reed G. Anderson William Tanner Preston High School High School Clair Miles Myer

Annual Cove Horse Show Set for Saturday June 2

The sixteenth annual Cove horse show is scheduled for Saturday June 2 with grand entry at 10 am and judging at 10:30 am. Classes include aged light saddle stallions three-year-old saddle colts ladies and gentlemen matched riding teams and more. Committee chair Joseph F Day and officers Harris G Allen Clarence Allen Horace Rawlins lead the event with Ether Allen directing finance and grounds preparation.

Cove Joseph F. Day Harris G.allen Clarence Allen Ether Allen Horace Rawlins Harris G. Allen Clarenice Allén Dennis Allen Ward Bishopric Ivan ‘Allen

Boys Taken in Custody for Stolen Bikes Reconstruction

After a report of a bike theft, Sheriff Lee Hansen investigated and found four stolen bikes disassembled into two. The two boys were taken into custody for reconstructing and attempting to resell the bikes.

Lee Hansen

Hospital Questionnaire Sent This Week by Chamber of Commerce

The Preston chamber of commerce mails a hospital questionnaire to county taxpayers to gauge demand for new facilities and financing options. A postage prepaid return envelope is provided. T. C. Merrill, head of the community betterment committee, organized and supervised the mailing.

Chamber of Commerce Preston. Chamber’ of Commerce Preston Chamber of Commerce T. C.merrill

Fish and Game Association Plans June 2 Dance

The Franklin County Fish and Game Association will sponsor a dance and carnival on Saturday evening June 2 in the gymnasium at West Side High School Dayton. The event aims to raise funds to finance the association's hunt and fish facilities program, with a good orchestra and carnival booths for added entertainment.

Franklin County Fish and Game Assa Westside High School Dayton

Whitney Graduation Scheduled Tonight

Principal Dolan Condie of the Whitney grade shop recommends the eighth grade graduates Delbert Alder Charyl Beckstead Larry Benson Ruth Bodily Carolyn Chadwick Delbert Chadwick Davis Foster Dorothy Golightly Larry Gregory Larry Keller Gordon Oliverson Dee Petterberg Arlene Poole Arlend Poole Reed Winward Thomas Rallison Lois Moser. Parents and the public are invited to attend the exercises with the program arranged for Thursday.

Prin. Dolan Condie Whitney Delbert Alder Charyl Beckstead Larry Benson Ruth Bodily Carolyn Chadwick Delbert Chadwick Davis Foster Dorothy” Golightly Larry Gregory Larry Keller Gordon Oliverson Dee Petterberg Arlene Poole Arlend Poole Reed Winward Thomas Rallison Lois Moser

Winners Announced for Idaho 4 H State Short Course

Mrs. Dalton Hunt announces scholarships for the annual Idaho state 4 H club short course at the University of Idaho June 7 13. Older members gain advanced training leadership and camping experience while meeting 4 H leaders from 43 Idaho counties. The group travels Preston to Idaho Falls Coeur d Alene Spokane Moscow staying at university dorms. Sponsors list includes Farm Bureau women Karen Sorensen Preston Utah and J C Penney Ruth Lynn Bodily Whitney California.

University of Idaho Dalton Hunt Franklins County Idaho Falls Missoula Mont Coeur d'Alene Spokane Wash Moscow Hays and Ridenbaugh Willis Sweet Hall University Farm Bureau Karen Sorensen Preston Utah Poultry Marilyn Packer Riverdale J. C. Penney Co Ruth Lynn Bodily Whitney California Packing Company Sharon Nuffer Franklin County Grain Growers Howard Maughan Freda Bodily Fairview Preston Imple

Clifton area farm bureau organizes new local group

Enoch Nelson of Clifton was elected chair of the newly formed farm bureau local committee uniting Dayton Oxford and Clifton. DeWayne Jessop and Karl Kendall of Oxford are first and second vice presidents, Kendall Balls of Dayton secretary. Associated Women officers include Mrs Wilma Viehweg Clifton chair and others. Ray Crewshaw introduced Frank Gilbert and Don Clegg spoke after a showing of America the Beautiful.

Enoch “Nelson Clifton Farm Bureau Dayton Oxford Dewayne Jessop Karl Kendall Kendall’ Balls Associated Women Wilma Viehweg Annabelle Kenall Ada Bailey Gene Balls Ray Crewshaw Frank Gilbert Franklin County Farm Bureau Don Clegg Grace The Continued

Local People Survive Twin Lakes Boat Overturn

Three Preston couples faced a near tragedy when their boat overturned on Twin Lakes and sank. Mrs McCune, Mrs Bosworth, Mr McCune, Mr Bosworth, and Mr Jensen clung to the hull as fishermen and Logan men aided rescue efforts, with all reach shore despite non swimmers suffering shock and scrapes.

Preston Twin Lakes Reid Bosworth Dean Jensen Jensen Mirs Jensen Logan Ems McCune Mr. Bosworth Mr. McCune

Franklin County Fair Set For Aug 30 to Sept 1 1951

The Franklin county fair dates August 30 through September 1, 1951 were approved by the county fair board led by G L Wright. Plans include dairy cattle and livestock displays, needlework, handicrafts, bakery items, and flowers. The Bonneville Gladiolus show, Four H and Future Farmer activities, a junior rodeo, talent show, and horse pulling are scheduled. Residents are urged to prepare crafts and entries.

Franklin ‘County G. L. Wright Franklin County Bonneville Gladiolus Society Wright

Two Men Charged After Theft of Sheep

Six Suffolk yearling buck sheep owned by Weston resident A E Goodsell were stolen on April 12 and later recovered with help from Franklin County Sheriff Lee Hansen and Box Elder Cache officers. Billy J Wilkinson of Cache Junction was jailed for grand larceny awaiting district court. A warrant was issued for Russell Peterson of Newton on the same charge though he is currently at large.

A. E. Goodsells Weston Weston S Franklin County Lee Hansen Box Elder Cache Billy J. Wilkenson Cache Junction Russell Peterson Newton Petérson Divide and Sherif Hansen Walter A.’ Scott Scott Goodsell

Two-Stake Chorus Of 60 Voices To Give Concert

Free concert next Tuesday at Franklin stake house features a 60 voice Oneida and Franklin stake MI A youth chorus conducted by Mrs Norma Crabtree. Guest soloist Mrs Claudine Cooper sings. program includes works by Laurena Berison Rachmaninoff Handel Liszt Greig and others.

Franklin Stake House Oneida Franklin Stake M Norma Crabtree Claudine Cooper Laurena Rachmaninoff Liszt Tallelujah Handel Amaryllis Parlow A. Swan Greig Clockey Jané Tanner Mary. Lou. Moser Laurena Benson Analucia Lecuona Basaly Sullivan Burleigh Ye the Lord Franck Rubenste

BYU Soloist Lenona Edgley Earns Freshman Highlights

Lenona Edgley a BYU freshman and music major appeared as an intermission soloist with the BYU Concert Chorus on tour. She has led roles in Naughty Marietta The Fortune Teller Desert Song and New Moon and won the Worley contest cup while a sophomore. She earned a first place at the state music festival and holds music awards. Edgley is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Phenol H Edgley of Preston.

Edgley BYU Preston High School Zained Suppo Marietta Worley

Preston High elects student body officers and editors

Preston High School chose its student body officers and editors last week. Dexter Davis was named president, with Ian Beckstead as vice president and Lois Meyers as secretary.

Preston High School Dexter Davis Ian Beckstead Lois Meyers Vaunda Oliverson Ivan Davis Blue White Wayne’ Schow Marion Nuffer Quiver Evelyn Knapp Bob Allen Bob Kjar Glen Edwards Lynn Geddes Kenny Morrison Helen Jensen Betty Kaye Griffeth

West Side Students Elect New Officers

Elroy McDermott is the new president of the West Side high school student body after elections yesterday. Other officers for 1951-52 include Vice President Elaine Dahle Secretary Enid Hildt Social Leader William Winward Assistant Editor Lorraine Schwaneveldt Assistant Yearbook Editor Elly Winward Cheerleader Bonnie Griffeth.

Elroy McDermott West Side High School Elaine Dahle Enid Hildt William Winward Papper Lorraine Schwaneveldt Elly Winward Bonnie Griffeth

Annual Poppy Day Set For Preston Saturday

Preston observes Poppy Day this Saturday with American Legion and auxiliary volunteers selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. Mayor Rulon Dunn proclaims the day to honor America’s war dead and all contributions fund legion and auxiliary activities, including veterans welfare and child welfare programs.

American Legion Preston Rulon Dunn America Legion

Pay Boosts For East Side Teachers In 1951 Plan

St ten East Side district school teachers will receive pay boosts of from 200 to 260 dollars for the 1951 school year per Supt W H Simmons. The district shifts from merit to satisfactory schedule to a single salary schedule with salaries ranging from 2080 for two years of training without experience to 2965 for masters degree plus 10 years teaching. Principals and staff gains are tied to a 13-1 special levy request to balance next year’s budget, with contracts signed for 1951-1952 for numerous teachers across high Jefferson and Central schools.

East Side W.H. Simmons County Board of Education

Preston FFA Dairy Team Tops at Black and White Show

The Preston Future Farmers of America dairy judging team Rodney Gilbert Tony Knudson and John LeFevre won top honors at the Richmond Black and White show defeating five Utah and Idaho schools. Gilbert was high individual with 283.3 of 300 and Preston total 816.7 of 900. Box Elder Weber and North Cache followed.

Future Farmers Preston Preston Ffa Rodney Gilbert Tony Knudson John LeFevre Richmond Utah Idaho Rodney -Gilbert Box Elder Weber North Cache South Cache Grace Leness Hall Fairview Carnation Washington University of Idaho Moscow Clair Drury

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Lenona ‘Edgley Lenona Edgley Brigham “Young University” Concert Chorus Phenol West Side RTS Pac Vt Howard Hawkes Karren Hinckley Boyd Nash Noreene Merrill Dr. Madsen Speaker Gtalks Jen Tanner Paquot Kenneth Cutler Louis Madsen Utah State Agricultural College Ethel Beckstead Prin. Reed H. Brenchley O. D. Robinson Colleen Anderson Royce Wold Sharron Cole Colleen Anderson Ethyl Beck Stead Lynn Allen Colleni Anderson Perry Atkinson John Baker Cheryl Beckstead Ethyl Beckstead T Wayne Co. Bennett Orval C. Benson Gladys Bingham Orson Bodily Barbara Bogen Maurine Bosworth Bert Bridges Lou Dean Carter Bill Carver Clyde Charles Joyce Alene Chatterton Marcella Christensen Wade M. Christensen Sharon Cole Verdeen Corbridge Blaine Cot Glen Harris Ralph Hart Carole Hawkes William ‘Howard Hawkes Jerry Hawkes Edith Aston ‘Hendrickson Karen Hinckley William Lewis’ Hobbs Jerald “Hobbs Sharee Hobbs Willam Hollingsworth Clarice Hollingsworth Jerry Howe Arlo Howell Wayne Hubbard Leroy Jensen Lucille Jensen David Jeppeson Richard Johnson Francis Glen Tanher Blair ’Taylor Lavell Taylor Jo- Ann’ Telford Jon Wanner Nia- Jean Wickham Oscar Almond J. Neft Boothe Reed Ebrenchley Lynn T. Bright Helen C. Condie William Craner Ruth Danielson Franklyn Faux J. Clifford Forsgren Karl P. Herde L. H. Larsen Maurice Marchant David L. McClun Glen Oliverson Lincoln Orme Phyllis Palfreyman Lyle Shipley Ann Sabol Evan Sorenson Jefferson School Gordon Amos Leo Boden Estella Charles Angus Condie Elvin Cutler Elmo Keller LaReen Lowe Glen Oldroyd Anna Phippen Esther Smith Lois Sorenson Alice Steers Dave Sutton Central School Norma Anderson Asia Bergesen Susie Buxton Ranae ' Buxton American Legion Auxil Ade David Cutler Creme Weldon Nash Eldon Tanner K. V., Merrill
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