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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1962

Page

11

Polling Places Continued from Page 1

A long list of election officers and constables names multiple towns including Egypt Fairview Mapleton Oneida Station and Oxford with numerous clerks and ward officials prepared for polling day.

Elly J Jensen Naomi F. Gilbert Merlin J Gilbert Joseph A Bodily Franklin J Handy Leonard Butterworth Ada J Chatterton Estella N. Wright Ivan Woodwart L. W.hatch John L Anderson Mapleton Heber C Taylor Clair Hull Elmer A Sharp Pauison D Griffeth Constable Mink Greck Delmer Olson Virgin Dockstader Brucia Crane Elma Keller Bessie Baird Beverly Nelson Floyd E Erickson

Forsgren's Record Highlighted by Service and Family Ties

A political endorsement piece outlines J. Clifford Forsgren’s career as an educator and community leader. It notes his long teaching record, farming, church roles, and civic service including Boy Scouts, Carnegie Library work, Red Cross, and Heart Fund efforts. The caption praises his punctual voting, public office as Franklin County Superintendent and Preston mayor, and a Freedom Foundation Award. It concludes Forsgren would be a safe choice to represent Franklin County in the Idaho State Legislature.

Franklin County Boy Scout Council Cache Valley Council Carnegie Library Board American Red Cross Franklin County Heart Fund Drive Franklin County Preston Tee J. Clifford Forsgren

Preston precinct lists of residents and constables

A long roster lists residents in Preston and Weston and Thatcher Cleveland and Treasureton with many given names and surnames and a number of constables including Howard Johnson and James Woolf. The document reads like a community voter or tax roll with multiple full names and locations.

Preston Selma Johnson Rose H Olsen Edith L. Bell Lenna Roper Litha N Harris Genevieve Hawkes Howard Johnson Flossie Merrill Mae B Larson Elma R Swann Connie Thomas Phyllis Waterlaus W Lee Swann Walter J Carver Constable Rivendale Joseph S. Tanner Buna Tate Leona F Forsgren Orville Neeley Clotilda S. Packer Myrtle B Tanner James Woolf Thatcher Thatcher-Cleveland Grant I. Gray Idona Condie Owen Andreasen Fthel Johnson Marjorie Panter Nathan Smith Willam P Williams Constable Treasureton von Atkinson Margaret Shumway Celia Paskins

Primary voting contests shape Idaho party ballots

Primary races loom with runoff prospects led by Orval Hansen in Idaho Falls for governor and several contenders across the field. Asael Lyman challenges Harding, while Smylie faces three Republican rivals and six Democrats vie for governor. Lieutenant governor and attorney general races loom with multiple contenders on both parties. Polls open at noon Tuesday and stay open until 8 p m.

Orval Hansen Idaho Falls James Annest Declo Tracy Coker Twin Falls John C Sanborn Hagerman Keith Bailey Schofield Rupert Harding Asael Lyman Sugar City Hariine Much P Robert F. Smylie Idaho Smylie Howard D Hecktner Lapwal Verona Smith Boise Clarence H. Higer Emmett Conley Ward Marsine Franklin County Leutenant Alfred F Ames James A. Defenbach Moscow Inspector of Mines

Fairview Wesley Hyde Visits Paul on Business Four Days

Fairview Wesley Hyde spent four days in Paul on business. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Rawlings of Orden called on Mr and Mrs. Edis Rawlings. They also visited with their sons Theron and Darwin and families.

Wesley Hyde Paul James R. Rawlings Orden Edis Rawlings Theron Darwin

Kent Moser and Blair Hawkes win track awards

Awards assembly lists recipients across classes for track, English, faculty scholarship tests, athletics, and civic honors. Notable honorees include Sharon Hagerty Judy Q Oliverson Carol Dawn Ransom Delbert Rawlings Richard Larsen Brent Martin Janeal Hansen Eric Hart Ar vona Rawlings Dianne Jensen Mary Auger Kim Wilson Donald Larsen Charla Ann Bell.

Kent Moser Blair Hawkes Sharon Hagerty Judy Q Oliverson Carol Dawn Ransom Lyle Porter Char Ila Ann Bell Brent Jensen Allen Kerr Scott Fryer Delbert Rawlings Utah State University Richard Larsen Brent Martin Janeal Hansen Eric Hart Arvona Rawlings Dianne Jensen Mary Auger Kim Wilson Donald Larsen Charla Ann Bell Brenchiey

Frosty Cox, Former Montana State Coach, Dies at 84

In a note from a columnist, Forrest Frosty Cox, once Montana State University's basketball coach, dies of a heart attack. The writer recalls Cox as a great athlete, a fine coach, and a friend from the University of Kansas days.

Forrest Frosty” Cox Montana State University Frosty University of Kansas Tit Helen

Note from Mink Creek reader renews Preston Citizen

Mrs. Wilford Nelson writes to renew the Preston Citizen for one year and sends a $3 check. She thanks the paper for a kind reminder and calls to confirm receipt, adding a cordial telephone visit.

Wilford Nelson Mink Creek Preston Preston Citizen

Letting in 7000 Chinese sparks heated debate in 1950s US

A reader vents anger at immigration, contending 7000 Chinese arrivals worsen unemployment and welfare burdens amid broader concerns of American priorities. The letter also references support for Republican senatorial hopeful Jack Hawley, noting past election context in 1952.

Brucia Crane Jack Hawley Rex Hawley

The City Shows Progress and Personal Praise

An editor praises local progress and Jack Hawley, noting his intense ability and high qualifications. The piece contrasts portraits with toothpaste ads and highlights the town’s growing homes and a thriving business district during a Sunday drive.

Jack Hawley Brucia Crane

BYU and Ricks College honor students with diverse scholarships

The ceremony lists multiple scholarship recipients from BYU including Ivan Beutler Gail Bingham Marianna Win ward and Carol Dalley, beauty and business school scholars Christie Morgan Dar lene Hildt Karen Kirkbride Lorraine Rice and Marsha Fowers, plus athletic and letter award winners like Rene Johnson Clint Buttars Clayne Coburn Neil Fuller and others. Special junior high awards cited for 100 percent attendance go to Sylvia Ward Beverly Smith and Marilyn Balls.

Rene Johnson Clint Buttars Clayne Coburn Neil Fuller Mike Olsen Orville Jepson Lynn Poulsen Edwin Hobbs Tom Wood Brent Checketts Steven Kent Reed Berry Dennis Phillips Richard Smith Webb Peterson Robert Haslem Clair Buxton Clair Hatch James Bingham van McKay Paul Bingham Bil Jones Stanley Buxton Ronald Ward Tvan Beutler Leo Shepherd Gary Rallison Duane Hatch Farre! Austin

Northwestern study shows male students split by field of interest

A Northwestern University poll finds 34 percent of male students favor engineering, mathematics and science. Twelve percent seek business, 11 percent medicine and dentistry, seven percent law and five percent journalism, with many remaining undecided.

Northwestern University

Mabel L Atkinson Dies After Long Illness

Mabel Law Atkinson 64 died at Preston hospital after a long illness. Born Avon Utah 1897 she graduated Brigham Young College Logan 1916 valedictorian and taught in Dayton where she married Earl J Atkinson in 1918. Survivors include husband son Sherwin, daughters Erline Whipple Joyce and Francis, five grandsons, siblings Nomah Jackson Vernon Law Rozella Fuhriman Ruben Law Orville Law. Funeral Saturday 1 pm Dayton ward chapel. Burial Dayton cemetery.

Mabel Law Akinson Preston Hospital Salt Lake City Sherwin Jy Logan W. LeGrand Erline) Whipple Idaho Falls Joyce Roy Utah Francis France Nomah L. Jackson Avon Vernon D. Law Rozella L. Fuhriman Ruben D. Law Costa Mesa

Time capsule sealed in Bardstown amphitheater cornerstone

A 15 inch corrosion resistant plastic capsule memorializing Stephen Foster is sealed in the Bardstown Kentucky amphitheater cornerstone. The capsule built by Tube Turns Plastics contains tributes from former President Eisenhower and other civic religious leaders.

Stephen Foster Bardstown Kentucky Eisenhower

For Sale Five Horsepower Peerless Pump and Pipe

Five horsepower Peerless pump with electric motor for sale. Includes 640 feet of 3 inch sprinkler pipe. Call 747 3477 for details.

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Clifton Roy Walker Marjorie Howell Adell Viehweg Raelene Seers T+ Sant Marguerit Henderson Wesley J Hawk Davo Ht Smart Rebecca Nelson May C Jensen Ida A Phillips Elaine Nuffer Leona Balls James Call Egypt Marion G. Condie Jenna Vee Jensen Phyllis C Moser Wallace J Johnson Nettie S. Nielson Merlin J. Larsen Angus Condie Constable Fairview Gwen E Cole Theodo B Hyde Elmer Kerr George D. Fletcher Geo. D. Fletcher Schofield Cal Affairs Keith B. Schofield Congress R. R. Hawkes Riverdale Preston 4Th Ward Stake High Priests Quorum Freedom Foundation Valley Forge United States Fighth S.D.S Forsgren Oneta Senator Kermit Shumway T Clifford Forsgren Preston No George L. Egbert Adrienne W Beckstead Enid Fryer Jennie S. Nuffer Anna G. Palmer Phyllis Evang Julius Jepsen William P Shumway Deane Auger Letha Smith Armorel Hall Demoine Bosworth Geneva Walgren Fern Martin Floyd Palmer Fiyin A Blackfoot George Ty. Crookham II Caldwell Beth Tadquist Crookham Lindquist Charles Herndon Salmon John G Walters John Corlett Tolahs Walters Herndon Fairview Ferrell Montana Russia John F Kennedy Washington Hong Kong USA Frank Church Mabel L. Atkinson East Second North Anderson Lumber Co Porter Cable Paul C. Greaves Preston, Idaho Jack Allred Owen Lester D. Lowe Mary Ann Cordingly Seaborn Lamont Stanley van E. Nelson Dale Saxton Phil Williamsen Montpelier, Idaho Leland Weeks Gallon Pabco Theron Rawlings Don Lundoquist PABCO Don Ransom Clair L. Hansen State Cale Eles
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