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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1946

Page

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Oneida Stake Plans Quarterly Conference Schedule

Apostle Spencer W. Kimball will represent General Authorities at the Oneida stake conference held next Saturday and Sunday. Ezra C. Knowlton represents the General Church Welfare committee. Sessions include welfare workers meeting, priesthood leadership, general priesthood, mothers and daughters, and two general conference sessions at the high school auditorium.

Spencer W. Kimball Oneida Ezra C. Knowlton General Ward Stake Fourth Ward Mothers and Daughters Franklin Stake House

Simmons heads to Spokane on business

Harland Simmons departed Wednesday for Spokane Washington on business and plans to return through Burley Sunday. Mrs. Simmons and the family will join him there for a week as guests of Mr and Mrs J Simmons.

Harland. Simmons Spokane Wash Burley

Idaho Brewers talk at meeting on initiative plans

A Wednesday gathering of 36 local beer dispensing trade members heard Idaho Brewers Association officers Horace Whittle Steven Collins and John Doran Boise discuss statewide initiative measures up for general election. Collins urged not calling them sobriety acts claiming they are pure prohibition measures. He warned a dry county could be created if measures pass and noted petition signatures could dry a county for two years.

Idaho Brewers Association Horace Whittle Steven Collins John Doran Boise Collins Franklin

Future Farmers Win Spud Honors at Idaho Spud Show

Preston Future Farmer potato grading team won first place at the Idaho annual Spud Show held in Shelley last Saturday. The team of Max Millar John Hansen and Lewess Smith scored 767 points of 900, topping Midway High by 31 points and Shelley by 40. Midway’s Dudley Tucker led individuals with 26434 points, Millar 25644 second, and Hansen with Smith tied for third at 255% each. Reed Roberts added 24942 as alternate. The contest tested grading 800 potatoes for U S No 1 No 2 or culls and oral explanations, training boys in evaluating and speaking about quality.

Preston Future Farmer Idaho Shelley Preston Max Millar John Hansen Leness Smith Midway High School Dudley Tucker Midway* High Dudley Tucker Lewess Smith Reed Roberts

Countywide athletics program planned for schools

A meeting of county principals and coaches is set for Friday at 4 30 p m in the county superintendent's office to organize a county wide athletics program for the coming year. Myron Nuffer, principal of Fairview and president of the county Idaho Teachers association, will lead.

Myron ‘Nuffer Fairview Idaho Teachers’ “Association

Hunting Dates Announced for Southeastern Idaho Big Game

The state game department lists opening days for southeastern Idaho big game, starting October 15 in Bear Lake and Bannock east of Bear River, expanding October 20 to Franklin Oneida counties. Deer season runs in Cari bou and Bear Lake until October 29 with limited days in Oneida October 20 to 24. Officers warn hunters to lock tags immediately after kill.

Idaho Caribou Bear -Lake Bannock Bear.river Franklin Oneida Bear Lake State Game Department Montpelier Slug Creek Franklin County Ed Schales Pipe Hollow Springs Williams Canyon Copenhagen Bear Lake Counties Pau Scholes

Missionaries Called From Franklin and Banida Stakes

Four young men from Franklin stake and Banida ward prepare to serve LDS missions. Mervin Sharp leaves for the Northern states with Chicago headquarters after a farewell October 18. Reed Thompson, Ned Bodily, and John Casperson also depart for mission homes in Salt Lake City and Banida with farewells in Weston Fairview and Banida wards.

LDS Church Franklin Stake John Casperson Banida Oneida California Mervin Sharp Mervin ‘Sharp Mervin Pacific Preston High School USAC Reed Thompson Weston Weston Ward W. J. Thompson Reed Navy Cleo Bowden Dayton Salt Lake City Ned Bodily Fairview Fairview Ward Mission Western States Denver Ward Joseph Ai Bodily Pacific Theatre Casperson Banida, Ward

Franklin Stake Conference Dates Set for October

The Franklin Stake of the LDS will hold its endquarterly conference at the Stake tabernacle on Saturday and Sunday October 26 27. General Authority speakers will attend the meetings and be announced later.

Pres Henry Rawlings Franklin Stake LDS End Stake Tabernacle General Authority

Riflemen Post Strong Marks In Practice Sessions

The rifle shoot held at 200 yards off-hand saw Virgil Larson lead with 43, Emory Belnap and Adolph Jorgensen tied for second at 42, while Pete Jorgensen did not shoot. Scores listed include Ivan Goff, Thos Poole, Albert Moser, and others. new members invited at 3 dollars per calendar year. Sight rifles before deer season. organizers urge participation.

Virgil Larson Emory Belnap Adolph Jorgensen Pete Sporting Salt Lake Eee Paul Heusser Vick Jorge Thos. Poole Albert Moser Ken “Beckstead George Winn Dr. Smith Leonard, Davis Tom Hull Wreth Pete Jorgensen Ivan, Goff Thos -Poole

Legion Launches County Wide Membership Drive in Preston

Preston Post 34 of the American Legion launches a county wide membership drive as part of a state campaign this fall. Two intra post teams compete for the most members with a queen candidate for the winning team to depart Armistice Day. A Jeep raffle raises funds for the Memorial Home with profits from the Armistice Day dance aiding the building fund. Team members include Albert Johnson captain Jess Johnson Royce Fuhriman Richard Mannion Stewart Greaves Keith Johnson Ronald Baird Lewis Christenson Farrel Merrill Don Comey Bill Auger Clyde Johnson De Martin Marion Jensen.

Legion Preston Willys Main Street Willis Hobbs Albert Johnson Jess Johnson Royce Fuhriman Richard Mannion Stewart Greaves Keith Johnson Ronald. Baird Lewis ‘Christenson Farrel Merrill Don

Mrs. Davis Heads District PTA in Pocatello Convention

Mrs. Fred Davis of Preston elected district president at the Fifth District PTA convention in Pocatello. Mrs. Voris Johnson of Preston chosen as secretary, succeeding Mrs. C. S. Bosquet. Delegates and school representatives from Preston attended and discussed PTA activities led by national and state leaders.

Fred Davis Preston Pocatello Voris Johnson Davis C. S. Bosquet PTA Jefferson P-Ta Preston P-Ta Darrel "Farnes Harland’ Simmons Harold ‘Winn Duane Workman Jefferson School Phil West Melvin Westerberg Earl Goaslind W. le .Maubrey J. C. ‘Peppson

Oneida Stake Relief Society to Exhibit History Book

A special Oneida stake Relief Society program at the high school Sunday evening will feature an illustrated lecture on the origin and growth of the Relief Society. A committee has completed and will display the history book, with music to accompany the occasion. The public is invited.

Oneida Stuauto Ium Ociety Oneida Stake, Relief Society

Civil Service Exams Open for Preston Post Office

Applications for a Civil Service examination in Preston are now being accepted and must be filed by October 28, 1946. The test aims to create an eligibility list for substitute clerk and carrier positions, with residency or patronage in Preston required and veterans given priority.

Civil”Service Preston Post Office Civil Services Commission sCon U. S. Civil Service Region Central” Building Seattle Washington Preston Howard -Johnson

Thirteen Local Men Enter Army Training

Thirteen local youths entered the regular army recently and began basic training at various army centers. Notable enlistees include Willard D. Gibson of Franklin, Frayne R. Hobbs of Franklin, Verl H. Wiser of Logan, George A. Eames of Preston, Owen Casperson of Preston, Richard Dunkley of Whitney, Leon Golightly of Preston, Glen P. Jensen of Preston, Wallace P. Jensen of Preston, DeWayne Harding of Fairview, Deal M. Martin of Preston, Robert Hansen of Preston, and Rex Layne of Preston.

Willard D. Gibson W. C Gibson Franklin Frayne R. Hobbs Ruby Hobbs Verl H. Wiser Colleen Wiser Logan George, A. Eames A. G. James Preston Qwen Casperson J. ‘W. Casperson Richard ‘“Dunkley Whitney Leon Golightly Osborn Golightly Glen P. Jensen Wallace P. Jensen DeWayne Harding Fairview Deal , M._. Martin Robert E Hansen van Ness Hansen Rex Layne

Local stockmen bring cattle in from summer range

Rough county roundup notes 3000 head moved off summer ranges this week. Cherryville association reports 300 head brought in last week. Franklin County set to bring 1200 head with George Peterson in charge. Mink Creek 500 head rounded up. Cottonwood and West Side groups also contributing significant numbers.

Lee Hansen Cherryville ‘Association Abe ‘Whitehead Franklin County Stockmen’s Association George Peterson Mink Creek Association Fay Wilde Cottonwood »Association West Side Oneida

Lions discuss programs for the blind in Idaho meeting

Lions from Utah and Idaho heard staff from the two states outline blind programs at a Pres ton meeting. Utah aides led by R W Gilcrist explained the setup and noted a federal plan to cover half the cost of small business ventures for the blind if Idaho shares the other half. Dr. Harry B Kinney of Blackfoot represented Idaho with his 16 counties under his supervision.

Idaho Preston Lions Lions R W. Gilcrist Lehi Utah Don Parry Tessie Jones LaVerne Jones Ocal Harry B. Kinney Blackfoot For the Kinney Gilcrist

Dworshak to Visit Preston and Franklin County

Congressman Henry Dworshak will tour Preston and Franklin County on Wednesday October 16 as guest of the Republicans for his U S Senate campaign. Accompanying him will be Cy Price and N P Nielsen with a noon dinner guest program and an evening dinner with local party workers.

Henry Dworshak Preston Franklin County Dworshak U.S John Sangern Court House Pete Leguineche Bes George Domart Senate Cy ‘ Price Malad N. P.nielson Preston Rotary Club

Civic Music Opens Membership Drive This Week

Civic Music Association of Cachét Valley announces a membership drive for the week ending October 12 19 1193 at Hart Music and Book Shop or Mrs N J Stephens 519 R. Membership supports at least five concerts yearly in Logan with national artists. Jack Cherrington and family of Springville Utah visited cousin Mrs George Maxwell.

S Civic Cachét Valley Hart N. J. Stephens Logan Jack Cherrington Springville, Utah George Maxwell

Beet harvest rush prompts student help at sugar factory

Jed Lewis, manager of the local sugar company, calls for immediate student labor to cover the beet harvest as Mexicans deliveries are late. All workers must report at 8 am Monday October 14 for the fall run. transportation and job assignments are arranged through the employment office or the company.

Jed Lewis Sugar Company Lewis

Preston High principal urges higher teacher salaries

Reed Brenchley, principal at Preston High, spoke at the Preston Rotary luncheon on the need for increased teacher pay. He cited many comparisons showing Idaho lagging behind neighboring states. Darrold Johnson chaired the program and Weston Smith presided in place of the ill Harold Swift.

Reed Brenchley Preston High School Preston Idaho Darrold Johnson Weston Smith Pres Harold Swift

Harold Hawkes Accepts Sugar Factory Post

Harold Hawkes who managed the Appliance Center for the past year has accepted a position with the Franklin County Sugar Company and is now employed at the factory. Ronald Baird will be in charge of the store and was employed as an assistant to Hawkes.

Harold Hawkes Franklin ’ County Sugar Company Ronald Baird Hawkes

PHS to Present Do Not Take My Penny Comedy Drama

The high school play Do Not Take My Penny by Ann Coulter Martins was selected last week with rehearsals starting during harvest break. Cast includes Sally Raquel Peterson Penney Ann Thomas Cal ab Charles Hobbs Mavis Claudia Hawkes Mark Dallas Cole Lydia Don Niece Crane Joanna Jocelyn Beckstead Kerry Bruce Lowe Grant Radford Gram Collean Kjar Monsieur Henri Van Néss Hansen Jaunita Larsen Deane Choules Harrison Day Alton Larsen. Three parts remain to be chosen and all will be notified by Friday to begin work.

Ann’ Thomas Raquel Peterson Penney Ann Thomas Cal‘ab Charles Hobbs Mavis Claudia Hawkes Mark Dallas Cole Lydia Don Crane Joanna Jocelyn Beckstead Kerry Bruce Lowe Greg Grant Radford Gram ‘Collean Kjar Monsieur Henri van Néss Hansen Harrison Alton Larsen

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Relief Society Ayyake Spencer Kimball L.D.S Oneida Stake U. S. No U. S Franklin Stake Conference The American Legion _ ds Mrs. Davis Ata Gt Lions Tell of Demos Republicans Civic Brenchley PHS Edward Bergquist James DeBry Idaho Falls Iast
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