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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1959

Page

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Luncheon Honoring U S Senator Frank Church Planned

Democrats announce a courthouse luncheon next Tuesday from 2 to 4 pm with U S Senator Frank Church as guest of honor. Tickets $1.50 per plate are sold by local Democrats or at Arctic Circle or at the door. program includes introduction by Malcolm Denton, Church address, and musical numbers. E A Jensen will preside.

U. S Frank Church Democratic Organization Idaho Democratic Women's Organizaton Arctic Circle Malcolm Denton Church E. A. Jensen Senator Church Washington Keyridge

FHA District Conclave to be Hosted by Preston High

More than 450 Future Homemakers of America from seven teen schools will converge on Preston High for the fifth district FHA convention. The Preston chapter hosts under LuAnn Bodily and Faye Jensen with Mrs. C. Tobler as advisor. Events run all day with 8:30 registration, 9:30 meetings, colors by American Legion, a welcome by Supt. Richard Harmon, officer elections, installation, and lunch in the school cafeteria.

American Legion Richard Harmon Judith Spencer Preston Beverly Sorenson Preston High

Farm Bureau Officers Elected on West Side

Martin Blau and Mrs Bert W Winward Jr led the annual Farm Bureau meeting at Clifton School Friday evening. State director Nile Taylor spoke as guest. Readings by Mrs Merlin Stevenson and Mrs Arthur Povey accompanied refreshments. New officers elected include D N rector G Schwartz community chairman with Martin Blay and Mrs D N Jessop and Mrs G Schwartz as assistants.

Martin Blau Bert W. Winward Jr Farm Bureau Clifton School Nile Taylor Merlin Stevenson Arthur Povey D.N. $ Rector G. Schwartz Martin Blay D. N. Jessop

Coast Guard rifle team wins national trophy in Seattle

Boyd Davis boatswain's mate led the top Coast Guard rifle team at Seattle, scoring 325 with a perfect .22 shot. His team totaled 1870 to top 26 rivals by seven points, as Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Davis of Preston, contributed from his Coast Guard service after a local school career.

Coast Guard Seattle Boyd Davis Davis Acaciaus Boyd J Louis A. Davis Preston The

Three Parkinsons Plan Mission Farewell in Franklin Ward

A farewell in the Franklin ward chapel honors Bernice R Parkinson Karma P Parkinson and their son David P Parkinson before their departures for the New England and British missions. Speakers include George A Raymond Henry H Rawlings and Mark Hart. They enter the mission home November 16 and depart November 23 with David traveling to New York first.

Franklin Ward Bernice R Karma P.parkinson

Local Girls Enter Wool Dress Contest in Blackfoot

Ten Franklin county 4 H clothing club members enter original woolen garments in the Make It Yourself With Wool contest in Blackfoot. Preview starts 10 a m at Odd Fellows Hall, finals at 2 30 p m. District winners advance to state in Boise during the Idaho Wool Growers convention November 19 to 21.

Franklin County 4-H Clothing Club Idaho Blackfoot Odd Fellows Hall At & Pm Ann Maughan Preston Julie Hammond Marian Beveridge Janet Baker LaDene Palmer Shirlene Palmer Marianne Jensen Tamera Meek Riverdale Joyce—Woodward Franklin Portia Cole Fairview Idaho Wool Growers Boise

Preston High to Stage You Cant Take It With You Comedy

Preston High School will present Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s You Cant Take It With You in three acts for one night on November 18. Curtain at 8 15. Cast includes Penny, Brenda Smart, Paul Sycamore, Essie, Sally Nash, Michael Sharp, Reva, Marsha Kidd, Donald, Richard Christensen, Martin Vanderhof, Tony, Mrs Kirby and Olga Katrina among others.

Preston High School Moss Hart George S. Kaufman Penny Brenda Smart Paul Sycamore Alenda Poulsen Essie Sally Nash Michael Sharp Reva Marsha Kidd Donald Richard Christensen Martin‘ Vanderhof Ronald Schow Mr. DePinna Mark Porter Boris Kolenkhov David Hart Henderson Jon

Education Week Highlights In Eastside District

In the Eastside School District 201 education week runs November 8 to 14 with activities across all schools from the large city high school to one room country schools. Committees study curriculum and materials and will reconvene November 23 to review recommendations as parents are urged to participate and visit classrooms.

America Country Crossroads Idaho Citizens For Education Committee Eastside Jefferson

Back to School Night At Preston High And Junior High

About 600 attendees gathered Monday at Preston High and junior high for a Back to School night. PTA president Mrs. Marcus Weaver led the event with program chairs Mrs. Marian Ballift and Mrs. Ruth Webber. Superintendent Richard L. Harmon was introduced by Principal Reea Brenchley. Student leaders Jack Johnson and Kay Crockett spoke on activities and school government.

Preston Marcus Weaver PTA Marian Ballift Ruth Webber Princ Reea Brenchley Richard L. Harmon Jack Johnson Kay Crockett Igh

Roamin Around and Friendly Arguments in Preston

A columnist recalls avoiding heated debates over religion and politics while reflecting on personal friendships. He shares a dinner party dispute about Lindbergh, notes on keeping temper, and mentions local topics from Merrill Jewelry store upgrades to cemetery district notices and visits from Sen. Dworshak and Cy Price.

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Preston Chamber of Commerce Elects Directors

Preston Chamber of Commerce announced newly elected directors after ballots. New members are Robert N. Acock Elda Carlson G W McCune Royce Fuhriman and Max Norton with holdovers Dr GG Blaser Nat Edwards Ted Larsell and C L Swenson. Ralph Millar to retire as president and serve ex officio. The board will reorganize at the Bee 8 meeting with a president and vice president to be chosen.

Preston Chamber of Commerce Rulon Dunn Robert N. Acock Elda Carlson Carlson Furniture Co G. W. McCune McCune. Motor Co Royce “Fuhriman Hansen Max Norton Premium Oul. ‘Co Carlson Acock McCune, Fuhriman Norton Chamber of’ Commerce GG Blaser Nat. Edwards Ted. Larsell

State Convention Set Next Week By Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau activities headline the upcoming state convention in Pocatello with an 8 p m talent fund and talk meet on November 18. District representatives from Franklin, Bonneville, Blaine, and other counties present musical and speaking acts aiming to win trips to the Chicago convention. Winners gain all expenses paid to the American Farm Bureau event December 13-17. speakers include Haven Smith and John C Lynn with sessions on education and resolutions.

Farm Bureau Pocatello Franklin County Jay D. Schwaneveldt Anna Lee Fisher Sharon Rawlings Joan Woodward Lynda ‘Knudson Craig Vallentine Paris Jay Clair Anderson Sterling Jim Johnston Twin Falls Carol Youngblood Mann ‘Creek Ada County Jerry Mace Jerry Spainhover Max Mace Erling Dodahl James Carpenter John C. Lynn AFBF Washington, D.C H. H. Alp Willbe Kermit Shumway Merlin Rawlings Frank J. Gilbert

Committees to Report on High School Curriculum Survey

Idaho Citizens for Education sponsors a November 23 report night at 7 30 in the Eastside district high school. Committee chairs will present survey results on health education arts vocations social studies math sciences language and more with 5 to 10 minute reports from each committee chaired by Ora Davis Bonna Lou Pack N Ralph Millar Merlin Smith Dell W Smith Reid Hoggan Carol Gi Brown Eldon Johnston J Lee Palmer and Nettle S Nielson.

Idaho Citizens For Education Richard L. Harmon Eastside Ora Davis Bonna Lou Pack N. Ralph Millar Merlin Smith Dell W. Smithy Reid Hoggan Carol. Gi * Brown Eldon Johnston J. Lee Palmer Nettle S. Nielson

Wheat Growers Plan Meeting Here Monday

Wheat growers in Franklin County are urged to attend a 1:30 p m meeting in the social hall of the Franklin County courthouse to hear reports on the wheat commission program. Officers for the 1960 season will be elected and speakers from the Idaho State Wheat Commission will discuss projects and market conditions.

Franklin Franklin County Wheat- Commission Evan Koller Weston Franklin’ County Tri-County Bear Lake Oneida Franklin Counties Harold West Idaho State Wheat Commission Boise A. J.G Candle Preston wheat + commission Dick Stott Rexburg Herman _Zollinger Madison County India Mr. Koller Idaho Menty Koiler

Mothers and Central School Hold Tea for Parents

Home room mothers and school officers met Thursday afternoon for tea hosted by President Carol Thornton. Gae Murdock gave opening prayer. Roma Hymas Esther Merrill and Arlene Porter sang. Eva Lynn Casperson read. The group asked parents to keep children home until 9 am school start and 12 50 pm dismissal, and to mark coats and boots. Those within two blocks should not bring lunch to school.

Central School Carol Thornton Gae Murdock Roma Hymas Esther Merrill

Dworshak Visits Preston to Discuss National Issues

Idaho Senator Henry Dworshak made an unannounced stop in Preston on Monday meeting local readers and Kiwanis members. He warned Americans must stay alert on inflation and foreign aid waste and urged Idahoans to share views on upcoming labor legislation.

Dworshak J. D Cy” Price Ma- Tad Idaho Washington U.S

Five Heifers Killed In Highway Collision

Five young cows were killed when George M. Dalton of Grace collided with them on Highway 34 near Treasures ton Saturday at 8 PM. Dalton was uninjured though his car suffered about 300 dollars in damage, according to Sheriff Ray Talbot.

Treasureston Highway George M. Dalton Grace Ray * Talbot Dalton

Preston High Musicians Attend District Clinic

A select Preston High School group attended the district fall music clinic in Montpelier as part of the fifth district music activity association. Seventeen hundred musicians performed under Prof. Daniel Martino, with Preston students placed in the clinic band and highlighted by a gala concert. The Preston group was joined by instructors John P. Manning and Lyle Shipley. The department’s next event is the fall concert on Friday November 20 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Preston High School Montpelier Idaho Eric Hart Douglas Brenchley Ajto Eddie ‘Burrup Gordon Oliverson Cornet Gerald Gregory Ronald Mink Clinic Daniel Martino Brigham Young University Music Staff Preston John P. Manning Lyle Shipley

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