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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
1
Morley Preston Es Knite Club Plans Oct 15 Dinner Meeting
John Morley, famed world traveler, organizers announce an Oct 15 dinner meeting. George Farnham, educator and former chaplain of the US Maritime Service, will be the featured speaker, tracing a career across Oregon Iowa and George Washington University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John “Morley
Preston Es Knite
George, Farnham
Eiste
United ‘States Maritime, Service
Lecurer
Farnham
Was. Zreare
Far West
Ore‘gon
Iowa
George
Washington University
Washington, D. C
Canet
Tion
Cléveland -Parle
Congre
Gational Church
Washington
National Employment Week Honors Handicapped Workers
October designated by Congress as National Employment Week to promote handicapped workers. Three World War I veterans helped inspire expanded program including all handicapped persons capable of employment with proper consideration. Thomas Boyle of the local employment services notes ongoing issues and future coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Thomas Boyle
Howard Carpenter Completes Navy Radar Electronics Course
Howard C Carpenter son of Mr and Mrs A W Carpenter completed a radar electronics course in the Navy. He trained as a 7 technician airman at a facility in Preston North East, focusing on theoretical operation and latest electrical equipment to safeguard installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard.c. " Carpenter
USN
Ison
A. W. “Carpenter
Preston
Electere A
Navy
Inst
Birerat
Getual Sae
Auction Schedule Prompts Cally Red Penning
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an auction is now scheduled with unclear details including a red pen mark. No clear names dates or locations are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cally
Blue comb disease in Idaho poultry linked to feed facts
The article notes blue comb disease affects young pullets and year old hens in Idaho. Birds go off feed, crops filled with sour grains, and combs turn blue. Egg production drops and deaths occur, with Merrill suggesting medicated drinking water or alternating sulfa drugs for a week, continued per page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Merrill
Idaho bond drive nears half quota as Ada County leads
The report shows Idaho bond sales reaching 50 percent of the state quota for the week ending September 29. Ada County leads with 39.15 percent of its allotment. totals in Klin County reflect progress, with T. Roy Peterson heading the county drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond Lye
Colinty
Garth
Idaho
Klin
Ada
Peterson
Deer hunt permits issued for Bannock and Power counties
The department granted about 750 applications for the Pocatello deer hunt in Bannock and Power counties this week. Units one and two provide 55 and 20 permits respectively, with a total of 23 109 applications received for this popular limited hunt. Preston residents among permit recipients include Ida Beltenbeleeh Eugene’s Piison and R. L. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley, Hunt
Rone
Hesse
Velmna Bell
Gene Larson
Robert Lindhardt
Harold Hull
Preston
Pers
Grittethe- Edwards
Ray Merrill
Gall-Moyer
A Thomas
Thomas
Taylor
Manchester
Sears
Pocatello
Bannock
Novi
Department
Préston
Drew
Persmits
Ida Beltenbeleeh
Eugene
Piison
R. L. Smith
Unclear OCR Names and Session Leaders Noted
Fragmentary text lists multiple individuals including Brent Wilson and Elmo Beckstead among course leaders for opening Monday. Other names appear as Orion Jengen and Mark Checketts for scout sessions with Earl Nelson, Bob Hull, and Vern Hinckley for explorer topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Votechler
Gudcit Cafferty
Brent Wilson
Wilildra Sparks
Wade “Christensen
Melvin Griffith
Roland ‘Hobb
Elmo Beckstead
Vaughn
Pai, Guitfith
Ted Larsen
Stanley Evans
Ray Davis
J.verensen
Orion Jengén
Mark’ Checketts
Earl Nelson
Bob Hull
Vern Hinckley
Franklin boy 7 injured in track hall accident
A seven year old Franklin boy Layne Anderson was struck and injured Friday evening near the Franklin recreation hall as he left a show. Adrian Geddes driving to fetch his brothers struck the boy. The injury described as a fractured right leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Layne
Geddes
Hig Brothers
Ol Vontigsters
Derson
Captain Merrill Helps Fly B 29 Missions in World War II
Merrill and Mrs Orrin Merrill of this city report to MacDill Air Force Base Florida for duty with the 366th bomb squadron. The B 29 pilot is a World War II veteran who flew 30 missions in Europe earning the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal and the East African Mediterranean and European medals. He is married to Dortha Davies daughter of Nora H Davies of Logan and the family will reside in Tarpon Florida during the captain’s tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Ivr
Orrin
Preston Meeerill
MacDill
Air
Europe
Odlensie
388Th
Eighth Air Force
Merrill
Dortha Davies
Mrrs
Nora H- -Davies
Vlogan
Orrinton
Kathleen
Linda ‘Kay
Will
Taropa
Fla
Harvest vacation planned for East Side district schools
Superintendent announces a district harvest vacation from October 15 to October 20 affecting all schools except Banida Oneida Station Central and Jefferson. Job seekers for potato or beet work should contact the U S Employment Office. Farmers needing help call the employment offices.
Seminary and Society Officers Elected for Coming Year
The note lists the newly elected officers for the seminary and society. In the seminary, Clairé Larsen is first counselor with Eldon Swartz as second counselor. Barbara Wad doups presides over the society with Connie Rogers as first counselor and Elaine Dalley as second. Wiley Callister is superintendent with Dean Anderson as first counselor and Mark Tingey as second. Richard Stuart serves as secretary, and Maureen Howell is president. An officers’ meeting was held at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Iryierie
Wlnt
Seminary
Fueruse
Clairé Larsen
Wand
Eldon’ Swartz
Barbara Wad‘doups
Connie Rogers
Elaine » Dalley
Eck
We Mom Mta
Wiley Callister
Dean, Anderson
Mark Tingey
Nebunselor
Richard ‘Stuart
Ey Awmt
Maureen ‘Howell
Reuben Winward
Iselor
Narveen Kofoed
Winward
Rifle Club Plans Big Bore Match Sunday
The Preston rifle club announces a big bore match next Sunday open to ages 16 and up. Beginners welcome though medals go to seasoned competitors. event features 200 yard off hand 40 shot and timed slow fire stages with a 10 shot rapid fire portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rifle’ ‘Club
Preston
Igstrdeant
Ébyta
Orsa
Ilhin
Merrill son of Preston family with military service
Fragmentary transcript notes a Merrill from Preston family linked to military duty. It mentions Texas base for two years, orders to transfer to Lowry Air Force Base Colorado, Lt Merrill on duty at Randolph with the 3511th combat crew training group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerri
Ain Forge
Texas
Lowry
Colorado
Ycenut
Merrill
Randolph
W.paul Merrill
Preston
Weekday Hog Pool Yields $10 967 49 At Lincoln County
A regular month hog pool sponsored by the Franklin County Livestock Marketing Assn sold 222 animals last Wednesday. Fred J. Hill and Sons of Burleyey topped at 20.90 per cwt. total weight 53 660 pounds, bringing in 10 467 49. The next pool is set for Wednesday Oct 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Fred J. Hill and Sons
Burleyey
Preston High School Homecoming Events Planned
Preston High School outlines a homecoming week with a pep rally on Thursday evening featuring the welcome for returning graduates. The assembly at 11 am includes student demonstrations, a sepia parade at 12 80, and the queen coronation during intermission. Exhibitions by baton and marching corps and a homecoming dance cap the day in the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Romecoming
Ales Marcing
Be’ Gan
Jefferson Pupils Compete in Friday Talent Contest
Bonnie Boden won the talent contest featuring Jefferson school pupils broadcast on KPST Friday night. Other participants included Julie Simhins, Gary Merrill, Nancy Greaves, Marve Poulsen, and Clark Johnson in vocal, comic, accordion, and piano acts. Registration opens Thursday at the Farm Bureau office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie
Boden
Jefferson School
KPST
Julie ‘Simhinons
Gary
Merrill
Nancy Greaves
Marve
Poulsen
Clark Johnson
Pirates Deliver Big Win Over Spartans at Gone Springs
In a weekend game at Gone Springs the Pirates overpower the West Side Spartans 47 to 6. Pirates captain Westover and co captain Doug Fisher led as the Pirates scored two touchdowns and an extra point. The Spartans added a late touchdown but failed on the extra point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Romney ‘Ney
Oeay
Marsh
Asphales Zame
The
Pirates
Rte
Ena
Cas ‘Phe
Orden Red Devils
West
Bias
Devils
Zamd
Paris
Gas
Thejjcodent
Spartans
Gone Springs
Free Press Under Threat as Censorship Follows Disturbing Trends
The Preston Citizen notes rising costs of newspaper production and a shift toward government and commercial pressure aimed at curbing coverage. It argues a death of the free press would erode American democracy and highlights the role of the Audit Bureau of Circulations in promoting credible circulation data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattonass
Hays
Ital
Washington
Ufe
Han Gacot
Preston Citizen
Audit
Bureau of Circulations
Push Oethas
Prureausl
ABC
Cirevisiien
Audit Bureau
Percels
Fastris
In¢Formation
Bureau
Enteiaieg Stampis
Neil Hat
Oe “Consumers, Peas Gations al ‘Advertisers
Seer G. Match 6 Inducted Into Army at Fort Lewis
A partial report states Seer G. Match 6 has been inducted into the army at Fort Lewis Washington after completing processing. Pvt. Pan will be assigned to a training unit following reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort: Lewis
Wash
Pvt
Pan
Trainig
Fort Lewis to Host Training Reception Center
In Fort Lewis Washington a reception center is proposed to be assigned to a training program. Details on the plan indicate relocation and operational intent for the facility to support military training needs.
Forest Service asks hunters to shoot porcupines on sight
Forest officials say porcupines overpopulate in national forest areas despite reduction programs. Thomas H. Levy notes that overpopulation damages timber and scenic values. the service asks sportsmen to hunt in areas with severe damage to save future timber by destroying visible rodents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermountain
National ’ Forest
Forest Ranger
Forest Service
Oil truck blast injures farmer Keller in Idaho Falls
An oil truck burst into flames Friday injuring Pat Keller, a farmer from Mink Creat, as he stood on a trailer near Idaho Falls. Keller, listed in fair condition, was treated at a local hospital after the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmer
Aires
Tian Falls
Otettier
Saul Tha
Igaway Cole
Ghasigiker
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