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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
1
Thomas Heath of Franklin County Sugar Co warns farmers of extreme May heat with 115 degree temps and below normal precipitation. He urges immediate irrigation for beets and explains sprinklers or furrows can aid light watering while noting beets usually require peak watering from June 15 to August 30.
Roamin' Around Town offers condolences to Elda Carlson and family after the sudden death of Al Carlson. The notice highlights Al's robust health history, his friendly nature, and the community service of Bilda, noting ongoing local news production challenges and Minidodah circulation issues.
The article notes Garn-Fryer, son of Mr and Mrs Fryer, awarded a B54 grade in photography at USA3. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education and is active in the Union Spalding arts committee.
Re elected to the Preston district board of trustees for a three year term. Dr Cutler has served continuously since his selection to the board in September 1935 60. Other trustees listed include G Woodrow Butterworth and Realitto Wold among others.
Patricia Moser daughter of Mrs Elnora Moser is named among the 1958 Preston High School graduates. Jay Spencer and Patricia Mosers receive wristwatches presented May 12 by DeMar and Wayne Merrill in a small ceremony.
Franklin Elementary held commencement exercises on May 21 with twenty two eighth grade graduates. Names include Kathryn Burbank Rex Burbank Pauline Chatterton Larry Dunkley Paulette Dunkley Donna Lesspuusteler and Floyd Burnett. Music featured Melba Jamison and Joyce Woodward with Oneta Day conducting.
James Abbott of Swan Lake Davies hosts a Welsh student from Liss Lisasain Uandrindod in Wales for five months. The 25 year old plans two weeks at the Abbott home then travels to Mala and to Townll Illinois and Michigan. He is educated in primary and secondary schools and works on a 100 acre farm with sheep Hereford cattle and poultry. He is active in the Young Farmers drama club male vocalists choir and church youth group.
Franklin School hosts a May 31 8 30 p m meet on party politics for residents of Franklin Whitney Fairview and Mapleton invited by the county Democratic central committee Malcolm Denton general chairman leads the program with refreshments served Mrs Lee Prescott chairs the committee The invitation targets first time voters and young residents to meet the party's candidates
Students from Eastside and West Side seventh and eighth grades staged annual sports day events including track and field and softball. Ribbons awarded for top finishers amid high enthusiasm and attendance reported as excellent.
Idaho reports reveal Representative Hamer plans to run again for reelection despite rumors of retirement. Known as a hard worker with a 97.2 percent attendance rate, he sits as a ranking member on the House Appropriations Committee and serves on subcommittees funding the Navy Army and Air Force and other departments. Continued on page 1a.
The piece notes Gustave Hedin and Johnson among winners in a chemistry department contest at Utah State. It mentions a freshman handbook and a professor of chemistry, with acknowledgment of awards and faculty collaboration.
Grace Tabernacle hosted by Bishop Carl H. Buehner will address the presiding bishopric at the Bannock Stake. Public sessions are set for Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the stake house with Dee Lloyd Andreasen conducting. The stake organization includes nearby members and a building materials firm.
County records show two highway accidents during the past week with minor injuries and vehicle damage. Monday a two truck collision on a county road near Cub River involved Orval Durrant and Earl Bowcut. Durrant attempted to pass and Bowcut moved over, causing a side swipe and $75 damage to the Durrant truck. Tuesday a bakery truck tipped on its side in Winders Faye El Jones. the left tires detached, but driver was uninjured. Officer Arlando Arsen stated no citations were issued.
Darwin Rawlings of Preston has been granted exclusive right to use the herd name Rawlings for his registered purebred Holstein-Friesian cattle. The Holstein-Friesian Association will record the prefix as part of official herd naming.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions trucks and an Indianapolis race with international trucks and a plan involving Wayne and Fi e heavy duty. Details missing due to damaged source.
Readers report a Sunday ball sponsored by West MotorCo with a charity drive and a judging panel. Winners in the net contest will be honored at an upcoming city event, while participants and donors from West MotorCo and local firms are listed among attendees.
The annual Red Cross program in Saline County recognizes and trains volunteers selected by the Hayden Lake area group. Noted participants include Gus Mage and Bruce Dahle, with Wald covering expenses, and the program is hosted at Idaho States College Catello.
Completion certificates for trade and industrial education will be awarded at Spano State College Idaho. About 180 students are to receive certificates on June 2. Twelve additional students completed their courses this month.
A Monday wrestling show at Dayton High School gym promises an entertaining card headlined by well known TV performers. Albert Moser handles advertising and promotion for the event and claims strong local support with several regional figures and acts billed to appear.
Alvin G Carlson 49 prominent Preston businessman and civic leader died Sunday afternoon after Friday night hospitalization. He owned Carlson Furniture Co and was active in the Knife and Fork Club Preston Rotary Chamber of Commerce and church missions. He was born 1908 in Smithfield and married Elda Skinner in 1935. Survivors include his widow three sons one daughter eight brothers and sisters.
A Pocatello official explains survivor benefits under social security, detailing earnings credits and monthly payments for a widow with two children. He notes payments depend on average earnings, cites a sample case, and directs readers to request a statement of credited earnings from the Social Security Administration.
Preston Seaman Bed vy 5 Mas Manéay Wors x Dal 3H joins U S Navy radioman duties as part of a fleet strike exercise off the southern California coast. The activity involved the USS Columbus and carrier groups from May 5 to 9, with training near a West Coast submarine base and planned deployment.
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