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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1951

Page

9

Halloween Party Enjoyed by Club

The Pinochle club hosted a Halloween party at Mrs Idana Greaves home with members in costumes. A two course lunch featured a centerpiece and high and low pinochle scores were awarded to Mrs Nita Cutler and Mrs Helen Baur.

Idana Greaves Nita Cutler Helen Baur Anna Hansen Lizzie Weaver Ollie Foss Thomas Boyle Clover Leaf Club Dolan Condie Rook Roy Roberts Kenneth Clark Email Petterberg

Mrs Fred Davis Elected Sixth Vice Chairman of State PTA

Mrs Fred Davis was elected sixth vice chairman on the state board of managers of PTA at a Boise Junior College meeting. She will oversee four departments including character and spiritual education and home life while remaining state chairman of parent education. Forty five parents attended a three day workshop led by Katherine Read of Oregon State College with leadership training supervised by Mrs Paul Koholt and Mrs Davis.

Fred Davis Parent Education State Board of Managers P-Ta Boise Junior College Davis Katherine Read Oregon State College Deward Gambles Preston Frank Olsen Franklin Gambles Olsen Franklin County West Side

Kenneth Cutler Wins KPST Radio Contest

Kenneth Cutler won the KPST radio talent contest last week. He is the son of Karl and Mrs Cutler of Preston and performed a piano solo. Other contestants included Camille Robinson Franklin vocal soloist Mrs Margaret Harding Meek and the Pack siblings with a vibeli duet.

Kenneth Cutler Karl Cutler Preston Camille Robinson Franklin Reading Margaret Harding Meek Carol Dean Pack Vibeli David Lemmon Weston Brent Nash

Funeral Services Held Thursday For Mrs Thail Brown

Funeral services were held last Thursday at 1 pm in Preston LDS fourth ward chapel for Mrs Thail Esther Nielson Brown. Speakers described the family friendship and values. Burial was in Logan City cemetery with arrangements by Richards and Son mortuary.

Thail Esther Nielson Brown Preston Lds Fourth Ward Sherwin Webb Constance Davis A E Walker James B McQueen Lyle Shipley Shipley Elnora Palmer Carl Alder Whispering Hope Ondlyn Mockli

Essay Contest Won By Darrell Larsen

Darrell Larsen a University of Idaho senior from Preston won first prize at a Moscow banquet for papers read during a three day session. Second prize went to a Oregon State College student and fourth to a University of British Columbia youth. Tours of Idaho and Washington State colleges were arranged for members. Mrs Lena E Nelson will hold open house for her 90th birthday Saturday Nov 10 inviting friends and relatives.

Lena E Nelson Nelson Darrell Larsen University of Idaho Preston Moscow A G Maver Washington Water Power Co Spokane Oregon State College Washington State College University of British Columbia

Carter Home Damaged By Fire Near Preston

A Preston area fire damaged the home of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Carter on Friday at 1120 am. The blaze started likely from an overheated stove while the family was using the residence temporarily, with damage estimated between 800 and 1000 dollars.

Preston Jimmy Carter

Five Automobiles Involved in Collisions Saturday Night

Five cars were damaged in two Saturday night accidents with no injuries. At 645 pm in front of Milo's Drive-In Weston Carmen F Campbell struck a backing pickup driven by G E Smith. Campbell car was hit in the opposite lane by James Cannon Sharp. Estimated damage: Sharp car $250. At 750 pm on highway 91 north of Preston Donald Burton struck a southbound car driven by Joseph Credin after Credin left the highway. Damage estimates: Hedin car $250 and Burton car $400.

Milo Carmen F Campbell Weston G E Smith Campbell James Cannon Sharp Salt Lake City Preston C Contino Donald Burton Downey Joseph Credin Burton Hedin

West Motor Company Burglarized Friday

Phil West reports a burglary at West Motor Co on Third North and State Street Friday morning. About $100 in cash is missing. checks remained in the cash drawer. Entry gained from the rear after a panel was broken from an overhead sliding door.

Phil West The West Motor Co Third North State Street Mr West

Clifton Station Burglarized in Late Weekend Break In

The Clifton service station owned by Jack Wood was burglarized late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Entry was gained through a cut front door latch. Thief took a cash register with 44 dollars in nickels 450 dollars in checks and cash six shotguns an electric shaver and binoculars. Last night the cash register was found about a mile north of Preston by highway workers. Sheriff Lee Hansen said most checks remained in the register along with some nickels and pennies.

Clifton Jack Wood Preston Lee Hansen

Three Clubs Unite In Guest Program At High School

The Ladies Literary club Fine Arts and Pick Wick clubs presented a guest program in the high school auditorium last Thursday night featuring a Lions club quartet from Pocatello and Mr Posnanski violinist from USAC.

Fine Arts Pick Wick Lions Club Pocatello Posnanski USAC

Minkcreek Relief Society Officers Meet Before Conference

Minkcreek Relief Society held an officers meeting Sunday evening ahead of the Relief Society conference. Pres Verla Baird conducted, with messages from Mrs. Shirley Palmer representing the stake board. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Viola Larsen and Mrs. Martha Wilde. Week end guests included Mrs. Karen Gudmundson and her son Van of Ogden and Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett and family of Hansen. Warren Wilde and Paul Jensen played in the Preston band at Logan for homecoming day. attendants at the game were Faye Wilde, Dwight Wilde, Kathryn Wilde, and Diane Wilde.

Relief Society Pres Verla Baird Shirley Palmer Relief Society Stake Board J. Lloyd Christensen Pres Shirley Palmer Viola Larsen Martha Wilde Karen Gudmundson Van Ogden John Bennett Hansen Wm E Crane Warren Wilde Paul Jensen Preston Logan Faye Wilde Dwight Wilde Kathryn Diane Wilde

Idaho State Patrol Targets Truck Overloads Campaign Costs

State officials discuss Idaho’s truck overload campaign to protect highway upkeep costs and reciprocity with other states. They note annual spring damage to highways costs the state thousands of dollars and describe officer statements on the effort.

Idaho

Prizes Galore At Nine Group Event Involving Local Youth

Nine group competitors including Billy Harmer Ann Seeles Ronald Schow Merna Smith Renee Buttars and Paul Norton participated. The event featured numerous prizes for top finishers and highlighted youth achievement in a community gathering.

Billy Harmer Ann Seeles Ronald Schow Merna Smith Renee Buttars Paul Norton

Notable names tied for third in concurrent event results

The text lists participants tied for third: Ael Lundgren, Diane Crockett, Elaine Lindquist, 10 Maynard Rasmussen, Corrine Docksteader, Charle Bennett and Rebecca Hawkes. It also names 11 Aanette Palmer, Marlene Larsen, Connie Johnson, 11 Ronald Bell, Dick Swainston, Don Hammond, 12 Julie Simmons, Bonnie Bowden, Steven Rasmussen, Laurie Shaffer, Ralph Brenchley, and grand prize winners Kate Porter first, Merna Smith second, Kenneth Orme third.

Ael Lundgren Diane Crockett Elaine Lindquist Maynard Rasmussen Corrine Docksteader Charle Bennett Rebecca Hawkes Aanette Palmer Marlene Larsen Connie Johnson Ronald Bell Dick Swainston Don Hammond Julie Simmons Bonnie Bowden Steven Rasmussen Laurie Shaffer Ralph Brenchley Kate Porter Merna Smith Kenneth Orme

Talent Winner Heads All Day McCammon Meetings

An all day program in McCammon featured talent winner performances under Mrs Bath. Morning talks by Mrs Frank Gilbert and an Associated Women's devotional in which Mrs Ben Meek read and a duet by Mrs Ella Thompson and Mrs Lois Nielson of Weston performed. Community singing led by Mrs Ruby Nash of Linrose. Twenty two Franklin County Farm Bureau members attended the meetings and noon banquet with Alfred C Cordon of Pocatello as speaker.

Bath McCammon Frank Gilbert Ben Meek Ella Thompson Lois Nielson Weston Ruby Nash Linrose Franklin County Farm Bureau Alfred C Cordon Pocatello

Bears Rally Past Indians in Second Half Surge

Indians led at halftime but Bears erupted with a comeback drive, driving for five first downs before the locals regained possession. Rocho, Johns and Day were among the standouts in the late surge.

Bears Rocho, Johns and Day

Montpelier Tops Indians in Tough Season Finale

The big guns for Montpelier gained steady yardage through the Preston line as both teams finished their seasons. Indian pass completion was 12 of 24 but Montpelier’s running backs dominated. The Indians end the season with eight graduating players, and coach Glen Oliverson sees strong prospects for next year.

Montpelier Preston Indians Glen Oliverson

Town school properties to be sold at auction

Map ledge district official says the Mapleton School buildings do not require a voter approval and will be sold to the highest bidder. At 10 am the Treasureton school building and property go to the top bidder, followed at 11 am by the Glen dale property auction for the highest offer.

Treasureton Glendale

For Sale Duroc pigs and service boats offered

For sale registered Duroc bred gifts weaners and service boats Also Duroc sons to let on shares V R Fisher and Sons Oxford 45c.

Duroc Duroc Sons R_ Fisher and Sons Oxford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. West Jim Beveridg Dean Jensen Joseph Malmberg Tessa Winn Daughters of the Utah Pioneers West Chloe Peterson Florence Winn Sylvia Malmberg J J Sanford Owen Beazley Candlemas Bay Ruth Moore Ta Ky George Paul Spencer Glenn Kinsell Benton County Purdue University Apolis Farmers Implement & Supply Co Ang Plymouth Studebaker Chevrolet Dodge Palmer Motor Implement Co North State Milo’s Drive-In Utah Valley Sansinena del Monte Kremel Lyons Radiant Brocks W. lOc Milos Thail Brown E. H. Lloyd E HH Lloyd Bridge Aleine Alter Sarah Bambrough Alter Lena Nelson Preston Citizen Carter West Motor Company Mereda Vogue Shop South State Minkcreek State Patrol Mapleton School
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