Franklin County Beet Growers to Receive 410000 Initial Payment
Franklin county beet growers will receive 410000 in an initial October payment as checks are mailed this Friday by Franklin County Sugar Company. The payment covers about 40000 tons of beets averaging 16.07 percent sugar content, with a base of 10.75 per ton, plus future benefit and molasses payments bringing total near 13.00 per ton. Deliveries for November will be paid December 15 for about 20000 tons, mostly from Franklin county, with beets also from Bannock and Nevada counties. A $2.49 per ton tentative sugar‑act benefit payment will come from AAA offices between January and December, and remittances for molasses will follow next year. Harvest was delayed by weather. 16 clear days in October, with 14 rainy, and all local beets are now on the ground and should be delivered within days. the factory run will continue about ten more days.
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Franklin County
Bannock County
Nevada
Heath
Triple A
Preston Sree
Elderly Central Matron Passes in Central
Sophia Johnson Anderson 175 died Wednesday evening at her daughter’s home in Central after an extended illness. Born December 2 1870 in Sweden, she came to the United States as a young girl, settled in Logan, then Central forty eight years ago. She married Gustaf Anderson May 1 1897 at Soda Springs. he died September 1942. She was active in the LDS church. Surviving seven daughters, twenty grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 11 p.m. in Central LDS chapel conducted by Bishop Kenneth Christensen. Burial in Central Cemetery.
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Sophia Johnson Anderson
Walter Lenhart
Central
Sweden
Ole and
Brita Pearson Olson
Logan
Gustaf Anderson
Soda Springs
LDS Church
Elsie Anderson
Selma Lenhart
Edna Bair
Mamie Bair
San Diego
Calif
Norma Kirby
Elva Hunter
Idaho Falls
Agnes Fowler
Thatcher
LDS
Kenneth Christensen
Hendricks and Webb
Central ‘Cemetery
Weston Mayor Assists Harvest Effort In Sugar Beets
Weston Mayor M. M. Deaton and workers Lee Jensen Warren Gifford and Bill Irwin helped harvest 433 tons of sugar beets at the Reeder and Son farm due to worker shortages. The mayor operates a chopping machine and led local aid alongside several associates.
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M. M. Deaton
Weston
Deaton
Lee Jensen
Warren Gifford
Bill Irwin
Dale
Dean
Garth ‘Bergeson
Reeder and Son
Petterborgs Return From Month-Long Texas and Mexico Visit
Mr and Mrs O Theo Petterborg returned this week from a month long trip visiting their son Captain John Petterborg in Corpus Christi Texas. They also visited Mexico City and many other Texas area sites during the vacation.
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O'Theo- Petterborg
Capt
John Petterborg
Corpus Christi
Tex
Mexico City
Texas
Local Farmers Share In Dividend From Federal Land Bank
More than 275 farmers in Franklin County will share a 6 percent dividend declared by the Federal Land Bank of Spokane. Total payout is 190000 dollars to stockholders of record September 30, 1946. The Idaho Pioneer National Farm Loan Association governs most stock, with headquarters in Preston.
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Franklin County
Federal Land Bank of
Spokane
Clifford Warr
Idaho‘ Pioneer National Farm Loan’ Ass’n
Preston
Mr. Warr
Idaho Pioneer National Farm Loan Association
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Bask
National Farm Loan Associations
Junior Gold and Green Ball Set for November 26
The Franklin stake hosts the annual Junior Gold and Greens Ball for Beehive and Scourges youths on November 26 at the stake house. Mrs Grace Johnson heads publicity and pledges a pleasant evening. All ward members in the two age groups are urged to attend this dancing social.
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Franklin ‘Stake
Mutual Boards of the Stake
Grace Johnson
Franklin Stake House
Stake
Seminary Selects Two Committees On Activities
Shirley Whitehead was chosen by Franklin County LDS Seminary students to chair the activities committee for the school year. Colleen Alder will be vice chair and Reed Merrill social chairman. A second service committee includes Richard Merrill as chairman Dale Waddoups as vice-chairman and Shirley Hymas as secretary. Principal Ernest Eberhard announced two assemblies and plans a Christmas holiday dance with the high school.
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Shirley Whitehead
Franklin County
LDS Seminary
Miss Whitehead
Colleen Alder
Reed Merrill
Richard Merrill
Dale _Waddoups
Shirley Hymas
Ernest Eberhard
Birthday tribute to Mrs. Sarah D. Hatch at Rigby home
Open House in Rigby honored Mrs. Sarah D. Hatch on her eighty eighth birthday. Born October 17 1858 in Franklin she helped pioneer the area and joined the Relief Society. Her husband L L Hatch served as Franklin bishop and she adopted two children, remaining a beloved local figure.
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Sarah Deney Hatch
George Young
Rigby
Estelle Wright
Sarah D. Hatch
Fred ‘Nalden
Hatch
Johnn
Ann “Doney
Franklin
L. L. Hatch
Elmer D. Lowe
California
Cora Young
Four County Herds Are Classified Nationally
Four county dairy herds were classified by the Holstein-Friesian Association last Wednesday. D N Jessop’s herd earned two good and two good plus. Darrel Rogers had one very good and one good. Henry Drury Willowdale Colantha Inka Dekol achieved an excellent perfect score and was county grand champion. Other animals ranged from very good to good plus. A V Talbot’s herd featured one very good, two good plus, four good, and one fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein-Friesian Association
D. N Jessop
Darrel Rogers
Henry Drury
Willowdale Colantha -Inka
Dekol
Portland
A. V. Talbot
PTA Night At Preston High Set For Monday Nov 25
Parents invited to attend Preston High School PTA evening on Monday November 25. Reed Brenchley and Mrs E C Goaslind announce the program theme Strengthening Home and School Partnership. Buses will transport parents to join students in classes, ending with an auditorium assembly and luncheon at Jefferson cafeteria.
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PTA
Preston High School
Reed Brenchley
E. C. Goaslind
Jefferson
Four Prize Beef Auction At Ogden Livestock Show
Local 4 H and FFA beef projects shone at the Ogden Livestock Show with four prize winning steers sold to area markets. Amaryllis Beckstead’s 915 pound steer bought by Wm A Davis for O P Skaggs at 29 cents, Hesy A Beckstead’s 840 pound steer sold to Lyman Purser of IGA at 25 cents, Neal Beckstead’s 1065 pound steer purchased by American Food Store at 28 cents, Merlin Woolf’s 1135 pound steer acquired by Knudsen Packing at 28 1/2 cents. Knudsen Packing Co plans to handle the latter beef. Virgil Knudsen praised 4-H and FFA beef efforts and congratulated the winning owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Livestock
Knudsen. Packing Company
Ogden
Amaryllis Beckstead
Wm. A. Davis
O. P
Skaggs
Lyman Purser
IGA Market
Hesy A. Beckstead
Neal' Beckstead
American Food Store
Knudsen” Packing Company
Merlin Woolf
Virgil ‘Knudsen
FFA
Dr Symons to Speak at PTA Meeting at Jefferson School
Dr Symons of the USAC will be guest speaker at the PTA meeting in Jefferson School on Wednesday November 20 at 8 oclock. Mrs Elda Carlson will direct the music and light refreshments will be served.
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Symons
USAC
PTA
Jefferson School
Elda Carlson
County Proceeding on Mink Creek Road Deeds
County auditor Cleo Swenson reports deeds from the state on Mink Creek road have been received. Commissioners are sizing them for return to the state after two weeks with no fines recorded.
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Cleo Swenson
Franklin County AAA Vote Announced for Committeemen
Franklin county farmers and ranchers will vote next week to elect committeemen to administer national farm programs. Wilford Stokes announced five districts, each with a committee of three farmers and two alternates, plus a county delegate to form the County Agricultural Conservation committee. Eligible voters include participants in the 1946 Agricultural Conservation or sugar programs and those with Federal Crop Insurance contracts, with wives also eligible to vote. Dates: Preston 21 Nov, Franklin Village Hall 20 Nov, Dayton 4 Nov, Winder 20 Nov, Glencoe Ward House Nov.
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Franklin County
Wilford Stokes
Chaiman
Agricultural Conservation Committee
Preston—Aaa
Franklin Village Hall
Dayton School
Winder School
Glencoe Ward House
School Play Cast Resumes Rehearsals For December Show
The school play cast returns to regular session under Eugene Larson with rehearsals underway. New scenery, lighting, and furnishings are being prepared as the December 6 performance approaches. The public is urged to mark the date.
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iPennys
Eugene Larson
Central PTA Meeting Planned November 15
The Parent-Teachers Association of the Central school holds its first meeting of the year on Friday afternoon November 15 at 4 15 o clock Pupils from different grades will be featured in a Thanksgiving program directed by Miss Jordan Third grade teacher who will manage dramatic activities throughout the year Light refreshments will be served after the program The meeting is open to the public to promote closer contact between home and school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association of the Central School
Jordan
Franklin County 4 H Leaders Receive Silver Clover Pins
Five Franklin county 4 H club leaders were awarded Silver Clover pins at a banquet in Pocatello marking five years of leadership. Honorees included Owen Murray Ada Bailey Clifton Hilmar Backman Oneida Station Hesy Berkstead Whitney and Walter Rindlisbacker Riverdale. The event was hosted by Idaho senior extension worker Pren Moore.
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Franklin County
Bannock Hotel
Pocatello
Owen Murray
Ada Bailey
Clifton
Hilmar Backman
Oneida Station
Hesy Berkstead
Whitney
Walter Rindlisbacker
Riverdale
Pren Moore
Idaho
D. P
Maughan
Owen Gibson
Betty Hogan
Mary Lou Peterson
Roberts
State to advertise road project with spring program hopes
The state plans to advertise a construction project this year and expects actual construction possibly late. Officials say the six mile stretch may be first on the spring road program with no records of earlier work.
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State
Legion Dance Draws Record Crowd and Jeep Prize
Preston Post No 34 of the American Legion closed Armistice Day with a record turnout at LaMoyne Hall. Mel Kirby of Treasureton won a Jeep. LaMoyne Hall was crowned queen for a district contest at Sun Valley in January. Veterans paraded, flags were urged on local businesses, and Louis Christensen's team led in new members. Herman Richard bid highest for a new refrigerator.
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Preston Post No. 34
American Legion
Mel ‘Kirby
Treasureton
LaMoyne Hall
Sun Valley
Willis Hobbs
Oneida State Street
Edward Kross
Louis Christensen
Herman Richard
Rotary hears Dan Roberts on harvest labor program
Preston Rotary members heard county agent Dan Roberts describe recruiting southern whites for Idaho harvest labor. He said beets remain in soil in Bannock Bingham Canyon Jerome and Gooding counties, risking losses, while Franklin County benefited from local Sugar Company support and praised the program. Mrs Roberts sang, Mrs Davis accompanied, March Hopkins chaired, and President Harold Swift returned after illness.
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Preston Rotary Club
Dan
Idaho
Franklin
Bannock
Bingham
Canyon
Jerome
Gooding
Franklin County Sugar Company
Roberts
Wm. Davis
March Hopkins
Harold Swift
Reeves and Crockett to Attend National Rodeo in San Francisco
Mr and Mrs Mel Reeves and Mr and Mrs Ed Crockett will attend the National Rodeo and Horse Show in San Francisco mid month. They will also tour the Pacific National Livestock Exposition and Rodeo at the same time.
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Mel. Reeves
Ed. Crockett
San Francisco
Advertising Deadline Is Wednesday Noon
The Citizen announces a firm Wednesday noon deadline for all advertising due to late copy trends. Postwar promotion and large weekly runs require the staff to finish pages by Thursday afternoon, so no ads can be accepted after Wednesday noon. Merchants are urged to submit copy early for best placement.
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MacKnight
Plan Set For Fire Truck
County Commissioner J. M. Nash announces a joint county city program to operate and maintain a donated fire truck from Snake River Fire Insurance. The truck worth 16000 dollars will have 700 gallon tank and full equipment, housed in Preston and available to the city in emergencies, with rural volunteer crews forming per precinct and a full-time Preston driver on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Nash
Preston
Snake River Fire Insurance Company
Hansen
Idaho
Idaho’ Falls
Jin
Preston High School Annual Fall Concert Set Next Thursday
The Preston high school fall concert will be held Thursday night at 8 p m in the auditorium. The choir directed by Lyle Shipley and the orchestra led by Mark Hart will perform with over 175 students taking part in a varied program. The event is free to the public and all are invited.
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Preston Nigh
Lyle Shipley
Mark Hart
Fourth Of July Program Planned In Preston
Preston Jaycees plan a major July Fourth observance with a patriotic program parade sports concessions and fireworks. Glenn Petterberg publicity chairman says committees will supervise all events aiming to make the celebration one of the year’s finest and to impress the day’s meaning on the nation’s youth and all citizens.
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Preston
Comerce
Glenn Petterberg
Jaycee
Petterberg
Jaycees
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