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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1954

Page

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Beet Harvest Under Way in Franklin County District

Beet harvesting began this week in the district with a slicing campaign at Frank Boat Sugar Co set to run about 55 days until late November. General manager Thomas Heath reported beet tonnage strong early in the week with an expected 80 000 tons, aided by 50 mechanical harvesters and 150 Navaho workers for smaller fields.

Aicine Frank Boat Sugar. Co Thomas Heath Sugar Company Heath Franklin County

Indians Boost Hope In Cross State League Tilt

Coach Glen Oliverson's Indians defeated Gooding Friday night 13-0 and sit a half game behind Jerome and Buhl. They face Jerome next, led by backs Jom Hyde and Gordon Oliverson with strong scoring, as they chase league title amid a 59-33 season edge.

Glen Oliverson Indians Gooding Jerome Buhl Oakley Jérome Tigers Oliverson Jom Hyde Gordon Oliverson Hyde Overson Hobbs

Preston Rifle Club Sets Big Bore Shoot Sunday

The Preston Rifle club will sponsor a big bore rifle shoot Sunday on the range on the Don Whittle place west of Preston beyond the Bear river bridge. The event invites hunters as the 1954 hunting season opens and will begin at a time announced by Pete Jorgensen the club president who returned from a trip and will advise marksmen.

Preston Rifle Club Don Whittle Place Preston Bear River Bridge Pete Jorgensen

Knife and Fork Club to Hear Former Secret Service Man

A former secret service man who served in Mexico Central America and the Far East during World War II will speak at the Preston Knife and Fork club meeting next Tuesday evening at the Franklin County Courthouse. Cleo Swenson, president, announced the program. Arch F. Coleman, a University of Minnesota graduate, later traded in private industry before serving as a U S trade commissioner in Mexico City. He also worked for United Fruit in Guatemala and for an oil company and heavy machinery. Coleman later spied the Gestapo and Japanese intelligence and organized espionage groups from Istanbul during the war.

Secret Service Mexico Central America Far East North Carolina Preston Knife and Fork Club Franklin County Cleo Swenson Arch F. Coleman University of Minnesota West Point United, Fruit ‘Company Guatemala United States Mexico City Gestapo Coleman Istanbul Turkey

Police Safety Award for Mayor Dunn in Preston

Mayor Rulon Dunn received Idaho State Police Safety Award, the first in the Preston area, from State Patrolman Victor K. Barfuss. The gold star badge sticker honors careful driving and courtesy, to be placed on Dunns windshield, signed by State Police Superintendent A. P. Bunderson.

Rulon Dunn Idaho Preston Victor K. Barfuss Dunn State Police A. P. Bundersson

Cong Hamer Budge To Visit Preston For Public Meeting

Congress member Hamer Budge of this district will speak at a Preston meeting set for 8 pm in the courthouse. He campaigns for a third term and has long carried strong county support. County chairman Elvin Cutler announced Idaho Republican Robert Smylie plans to attend a campaign event on Oct 23.

Cong Hamer Budge Preston Budge Congress Elvin Cutler Robert E. Smylie Idaho Franklin County Preston High School Malcolm Denton Glenn Taylor U. S William P. Whitaker

Wrong Offices Listed For Two Democrats

The Citizen notes a publication error listing two Democratic candidates for wrong offices in the November 2 general election. Frank L. Benson is the candidate for attorney general, not lieutenant governor, while Glenn E. Bandelin is the lieutenant governor candidate, not attorney general.

Van Citizen Frank L. Benson Glenn E. Bandelin Benson Bandelin

Ribbon Winners In 4 H Events At Eastern Idaho Fair

List of 4 H blue and red ribbon winners in Clothing I and II at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot includes Gay Owens Pamela Wilson Madge Gilbert Sondra Winward Juanita Sharp Judy Spencer Diane Wilde Karen Lamont Trene Rawlings LuAnn Bodily and others. The article notes many names across multiple classifications and mentions a continuation on Page 6.

Idaho Blackfoot Gay Owens Pamela Wilson Madge Gilbert Sondra Winward Juanita Sharp Judy Spencer Diane Wilde Karen Lamont Trene Rawlings LuAnn Bodily Carlis Sharp Linda Winward Zefa Mortensen Lorraine Rice Ranee Mortensen Kerren Cutler Betty Warr Judith Anderson Gloria Larson Gayle Smith Marcia Larson Margaret Ann Youngman Marsha Chatterton Shirley Nakato CeDell Owens Eeeane Beckstead Lynda Faye Joyce Thomas Tamera Smith Ruth Wyatt LuAnn Golightly Shirley Williams Camile Keller Coannie Keller Mary Jane Baird Sharon Rawlings Faye Jensen Iva Lou’ Christensen Merilee Crockett Carolyn Peterson Ruth Ann Powell Darlene Hidt Edna Bingham Karla Balls Diané Allred Tamera Hyde Connie Dockstader Kathy Edgley Connie Bosworth Kathleen’Carver Joan Larson Emma Kaye Larson Zenda Rose Ruth Beutler Pauline Kirkbride Shirleen Domey Martina Porter

Seven Injured When Auto Rolls On Treasureton Road

Seven youths were injured in a Tuesday night crash on Treasureton road when a 1946 Ford driven by Gerald Lowe of Banida struck a soft shoulder and rolled over near the George Kirby farm. Passengers Gerald Lowe Gyle Hollingsworth Mervin Sparks Gary Larson Diane Gregerson Nedra Reeder and De Ann Perry of Banida and TreasuretonWere taken to Preston hospital.

Ford Gerald Lowe Banida Treasureton Road George Kirby Gyle Hollingsworth Mervin Sparks Gary Larson Diane Gregerson Nedra Reeder de Ann.Perry Treasureton Preston Hospital Kirby Gerald Lee Pital Robservation Ih

Farm Census enumerator jobs open in Franklin County

Applications to work as enumerators for the 1954 farm census in Franklin County are invited from today. Robert L. Reichert, Held supervisor, announces requirements including US citizenship high school or equivalent education good health and 18 to 65 years old. Veterans receive priority. four to five weeks’ readiness funds needed before first salary. Contact Herman Salverson Downey or Boise Census Office for forms.

Franklin County Robert L. Reichert Herman Salverson Downey P. O Agriculture Census Boise Yates United States

Famous Sculptor To Speak Here Next Wednesday

Noted sculptor Dr. Fairbanks will lecture at Ongida stakehouse next Wednesday October 13 at 4 p m. He is associate professor of sculpture at the Institute of Fine Arts and former dean of Utah’s College of Fine Arts currently traveling to Greece to sculpt the Apostle Paul.

Fairbanks Institute of Fine Arts Ongida Stakehouse Preston Literary Club University of Utah College of Fine Arts Greece Apostle Paul University Ofchigan Ins Institute. of Hiss Lincoln Ewa Plantation Honolulu Fort Lewis Wash Winter Quarters Omaha Neb

Jenson Returns to U S From Morocco Information Role

George E. Jenson of Preston has returned to the United States on home leave after two years with the U S information agency as operations supervisor at the Voice of America relay base in Tangier Morocco He was born in Preston and after Utah State College radio engineering degree he worked as chief engineer at a Cedar City radio station and later at Westinghouse atomic power division His Morocco assignment was discussed before continuing on page 8

George E. Jenson East First Street Preston United States U. S. Information Agency Voice of America Tangier Morocco U. S. Overseas Mr. Jenson Utah State College Cedar City Westinghouse Corporation Atomic Power Division

Karen Nielsen Reigns Over West Side High Homecoming

West Side High crowned Karen Nielsen as homecoming queen after festive activities on September 29. Alumni and students helped stage an assembly and halftime show with cheering, a dance coronation, and an ultra modern football sketch finale.

Kaen’ Nielsen West Side High S {Ool Janice Schwanéveldt Jean Balls Karen Nielson Karen Janice Schwaneveldt Eysinshim Yyas

West Side Pirates Rout Soda Springs in Homecoming Game

West Side High beat Soda Springs 27 to 0 on the homecoming gridiron at Pineate field. Gary Porter scored three touchdowns with Tingey adding another as West Side held Soda Springs to no points and earned their fourth game, third win, this season.

Mark ‘Tingey West Side Pirates West Siders Tingey Pirates Soda Springs Curtis Neuenswander West Side High School Soda High School Bucs Leonard Johnson Gracé Gary “‘Povier Heliback West Side High West Side Soda Boys Soda Gary Porter Porter Ram Geries Trever Ketek Jack Jee Tingéy the Pirates North Gem Fielding Sodal Springs Grace

School Bids Coming Slowly From Simmons District

Sealed bids for additions and remodeling of the Eastside high school in Preston School District 201 are due by 8 p.m. Monday October 18. Superintendent W H Simungus notes few local bidders. Specifications available at the district office or from C A Simdberg and Associates Idaho Falls. Four bid bases include general and sectionalized categories such as plumbing and electrical. Each bid must include a bid bond or equivalent. The Citizen carries two legal notices detailing the bond sale and the new high school proposition.

Eastside Preston W. H. Simungus A. Simdberg Idaho Falls

William Hollingsworth in Korea Nearly a Year

Army Pvt. William W. Hollingsworth, whose wife Maureen lives in Dayton, transferred from the second infantry division to the 24th infantry division in Korea. The 24th division first landed in Korea in July 1950 and spent 19 months in combat before going to Japan for security duty. It returned to the peninsula shortly before the cease fire. Hollingsworth, formerly with West Motor Co. in Preston, entered the army in April 1953 and arrived in Korea last November. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Hollingsworth of Preston Route 3.

Army William W. Hollingsworth Maureen Dayton Second Infantryivision 24Th Korea 24Th “Victory Japan Peninsula Hollingsworth West Motor Co Preston Marvin L. Hollingsworth

Preston Local Junior High Elects New Officers

Last week Preston Junior High elected student body officers from two rival tickets Hot Shots and TNT. Winners include President Tim Cafferty and Vice President Dan Palmer. secretary Kay Cherrington. song leaders Jeannie Webb Wayne Elwell. cheerleaders Joann Gambler Tone Rawlings. judge Malin Davis. athletic manager Robert Larson. editors Katie Ruth Bell Rebecca Hawkes. New officers were announced at a Wednesday dance enjoyed by seventh and eighth graders.

Preston Junior High School Hot Shots TNT Tim Cafferty Dan Palmer Kay Cherrington Jeannie Webb Wayne ‘Elwell Joann Gambler Tone Rawlings Malin Davis Robert Larson Katie Ruth Bell Rebecca Hawkes

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