Beet Beet Acreage Rises in Franklin County Sugar Beets Grow
General manager Thomas Heath reports Franklin County sugar beet acreage around 1500 acres this week, up from 1949 levels. Frost damage is limited regionally, with some northern areas suffering losses and more replanting needed there. Three hundred Navajo Indians have arrived to work on the beet fields and local labor via students is organized to aid thinning.
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Franklins County
Thomas. Heath
Heath
Sane - Ai Sa
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Idaho
Franklin
Paul’ Smith
Sugar Company
Roghaar
Michigan
Bell Tour Promotes Savings Bonds Nationwide
Preston May 29 program features a replica of the Liberty Bell among 52 full scale copies. Roy Peterson, savings bond chairman for Franklin County, said tours begin statewide with a talk by an unconfirmed speaker. The bell tolls around 8:30 p.m. to mark the drive and highlight the slogan Save for Your Independence.
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U.S
Preston
Roy Peterson
Franklin
Stour
Idgho
Montpelier
Préston
Adabo
iLiberty
Ste Upon
Idaho
Dayton service set for May day at cemetery
A funeral announcement from Dayton states services will be held at the Dayton cemetery on Tuesday May 30 at 10 a.m. Eldon Bingham president of the Dayton ward MIA and Mayor Ernest Eberhard of Preston Swill will speak. The public is invited.
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Dayton
Eldon Bingham
Ernest’ ‘Eberhard
Franklin Lions Elects New Officers in Club Reorganization
Franklin Lions club names new leaders after a restructuring. Elected president is Glen-Allene Beaie, with officers including Past President Hobbs and other members named in the meeting notes.
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Franklin Lions
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Tene Sea Met
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Franklin Lions Club
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Wilkeney
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Eamiy
Wo Ps Hobbs
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Glen - Allene
Beaie
Service members graves to be visited on Tuesday
Preston American Legion Post 1 plans a Memorial Day program in Franklin County to decorate graves of deceased ex servicemen Tuesday morning. A following ceremony at Preston Cemetery will feature a squad firing a salute.
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Preston Lions to Host Idaho District Convention
District Governor candidates travel to Sun Valley to elect Idaho 39E and 39W district governor. Dr David R Cutler, Preston Lions charter member and former president 1942 43, seeks the post as convention opens Friday at 8 PM hosted by Pocatello Lions. Walter C Fisher of Kingston Ontario Canada will speak as principal speaker. Attendees include Harold Olsen Rulon Dunn Russell Crockett Earl Nelson and others.
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Sun Valley
David R. Cutler
Idaho
Cutler
Preston . Club
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Aitter
Siwaxs
Jvelub
Lionesses
Idah
Oregon
Lion
Ralph ‘Garrett
Pocatello
Club
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C. Fisher
Queenstond
Ontario
Cana
Ny Ontario
Capadeno
Lions
Harold
Olsen
Rulon Dunn
S Russell ’ Crockett
Earl Nelson
Drvid
W. H. Simmons
Howard
Johnson
Frank Foss
Carl Booker
Preston Town Beats Logan in 5-3 Weekend Baseball
Preston Town defeated Logan 5-3 on Saturday night at home with strong pitching by Earl Solley and sensational catches by Leo Mockli. Bud Wickham made a barehanded play despite two on and Wickham stayed with the ball as Heitz Heating of Ogden visits next, a rematch of last year’s tense 10 inning 5-4 finish.
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Logan
Fred’s Flower Shop
Earl Solley
Leo Mockli
Wickminth
Wickham
Heitz Heating
Ogden
Preston
Heitz
Abandoned Acres Beet Growers Reminded to Report
County PMA committee urged beet growers to report abandoned acres to the county PAIA committee for inspection. The effort aims to verify acreage and prevent misuse while allowing removal or salvage of abandoned plots.
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Leland vAuger
PAIA
Youngsters Offered Swimming Lessons This Summer
Evan Sorensen announces a June start for a recreation swimming program for boys and girls ages eight to fifteen. Sign up at the high school building with Mrs. Sarah Johnson within two weeks. The six week course includes two swims per student at Downata Hot Springs with pool admission as the only charge and personal towel and suit requirements.
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Evan Sorensen
Ehio
Nstrictorca
Mink Creek
Franklin
Downata
Anid
Sorensén
Poppy Day Set By Legion Auxiliary For Saturday
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a Saturday Poppy Day on streets throughout town selling artificial flowers made by disabled veterans to aid needy veterans and their families in memory of national war dead.
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American
Legion Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post
VFW
Delores
Auger
Theslegian Auxiliary
Deaavs
Community Festival Planned By M men and Gleaners
Franklin stake announces Gleaner and M men week from July 23 to 30 with a testimonial swimming party July 25 a dance July 29 and a Sunday evening fireside. Principal speaker sought from Salt Lake City with committee chairs named for testimonial swimming dance fireside advertising and registration.
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McMen
Gleaner
Franklin Stake
an-M-men
Oneida
Salt Lake City
Merlin Larsen
Franklin County Scouts Plan June Camporee
The Franklin County district scouts organize a June camporee with tests, patrols, and camping activities. District leaders including T Whittle and Viehiweg coordinate as judges and staff for skills events. All patrols are urged to check in Friday June 2 from 4 to 6 80 p.m. and ready packed for a hiking style trek.
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Franklin County
Gamporea
Ciilomenne Craktion
Stante ‘Aivertige
T. Whittle
Hirman
Ltt
Viehiweg
Will
Maughan
KR H
Winward
Gistrar
Robinson
Robert
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Two Day Dollar Day to Welcome New Lights in Preston
Merchants in Preston join the Chamber of Commerce for a two day Dollar Day promotion Friday June 9 and Saturday June 10 in celebration of new business district lights. Mayor Ernest Eberhard Jr will switch on the lights followed by a program and dance with bands and a parade.
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Preston Chamber of Commerce
Ernest
Eberhard, Jr
Unclear text fragment about new watches or names
The readable portion mentions a list of names and notes about new watches with unclear terms and garbled phrases. No coherent event or details could be determined from the fragment.
Preston Population Drops After 1940 Census Count
Preliminary census figures show Preston Idaho and Franklin County losing population since 1940. Preston declines by about 52 people to 3,884 and Franklin County falls by roughly 1,480, amid reports of new homes and growing construction yet a shrinking resident base. Local leaders note substantial doubt and expect official revisions later.
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Franklin County
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Arcum
Tima
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Henness
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Rupert
Minidoka
Asik
Pepenetion
Tataae
Rural Youth Talk Meet Set Friday at Courthouse
A county rural youth talk meet and panel discussion are planned for Friday at 8 15 p m in the courthouse. Farm Bureau directors Earl Meintyre and Karl Ball will moderate with judges Ben Johnigon Jack Cherrington and Dee Sharp. Special music will be provided by Martha Seeley’s girl chorus and a male quartet from the first ward. Citizens are invited to attend.
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Earl
Meintyre
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Kay
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Nash
Bonnie
Barrington
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Johnigon
Jack’ Cherrington
Dee ‘Sharp
Martha
Seeley
Ward
Spencer ‘Nelson
Kermit
Herd Dan
Campbell
Loyal Hansen
Farm “ ‘Bureau
Final May 31 Deadline for Crop Certification
County agent Daniel Franklin reminds farmers that Wednesday May 31 is the final date for applications to the Idaho Crop Improvement Association for grain certification. June 1 will be frames for approval. contact extension office for details.
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Daniel
Roberté
Franklin
Idaho
Impprovement Association
Franklin - County
County offers free poison oats for ground squirrels in Franklin
County Agent Daniel Roberts says landowners in Franklin County may obtain a free 25 pound bag of poison oats this Saturday at the county agent’s office, open 9 am to 4 pm. Farmers needing more oats can buy extra at half price during the day, as squirrel activity is low but could rise.
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Franklin
Daniél Roberts
Indian Track Stars Sweep Running Events
The Indian track team dominated the meet with second third and fourth places in key sprints and field events. Jump standout Paterson claimed third in the 40 yard dash while relay teams fought for position and the Ostsi group contributed points.
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Preston
Aisas Plaso
Fovith
Paterson
Foutia
University of Utah dean to address graduates at commencement
Dr. Owen Meredith Wilson will deliver the main address at tomorrow evening’s commencement exercises at Preston’s high school auditorium. He has served at the University of Utah since 1948, born in Juarez Mexico, and has degrees from Utah, BYU, Heidelberg, and the University of London. Diplomas will be presented to about 180 graduates of the class of 1950. The program, Building Character Through Initiative Courage and Independence, features remarks by D. Robinson, chair of the board of education.
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University
of Utah
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de D. “Robinson
Education
Graduation service closes Franklin grade school program
Eighteen students received diplomas at Franklin Church last night in a graduation ceremony starting at 8 o clock. The program featured community singing and a prayer by Ted Atkinson, with class members delivering history, prophecy, and addresses.
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Franklin Church
Stecelyed
Ted Atkinson
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Band rehearsals begin in June says director
Band rehearsals start June 7 at 8 o clock with about 80 musicians. Director Lynn Bright announced plans for summer engagements and steady sessions through June July and August with several concerts already scheduled in Preston and nearby towns.
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Frente Ln
Lewiston
Preston
Redex
VFW Post Organizing in Preston Idaho
The Cache Valley VFW post sponsors a new post in Preston Idaho and reports the organization is nearly complete. A meeting is set for Friday at 8 pm in the courthouse with VFW officials and interested or enrolled veterans urged to attend. Luther Boyd, proprietor of the Ox Shop, is acting commander of the newly formed post.
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VFW
Idaho
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