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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1957

Page

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Rainbow trout planted in Franklin County reservoirs and rivers

Franklin County Fish and Game Association reports 550 118 rainbow trout released since April 25 in area waters. Glendale reservoir and Twin Lakes received thousands of rainbows ranging from two to ten inches, with Bear River and Treasureton reservoirs also stocking sizeable numbers. Cutthroats were planted in Cottonwood Cub River and Mink Creek with multiple inch ranges.

Franklin County Franklin County Fish and Game Assn Glendale Twin v Lakes Dagee Lamont Reservoir Ie Bear River Treasureton Reservoir Tingey Reservoir Cub River Mink Creek

Tame Hay Program Appeals to Farmers Says ASC Chairman

The 1958 soil bank conservation reserve aims to attract farmers by offering two payment types and a non diversion rate for soils over 30 acres. Von R Atkinson, Franklin County ASC chairman, says the plan encourages tame hay, summer fallowing, and cropland diverted to soil water forestry and wildlife measures. The program begins in October with base calculations based on farm crop history and hay exclusions.

Soil Bank von R. Atkinson Franklin County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee

Roamin Around Town Readers Hear Satellite Signals

Local readers report hearing the first artificial satellite’s signals over the United States via radio contacts with Kent Johnson and Rev Francis Peterson. William Fagen and Henry Dworshak comment on coverage from Washington while readers are urged to check state highway legal notices on pages nine and eleven regarding the Riverdale Curves on highway 34.

Owen ‘Andreasen Ito Mesa Ariz CIT IZEN Andreasen Ave. Oe Russia Globe Kent Johnson Francis Peterson United States Father . Peterson State Highway Department Riverdale Henry Dworshak Washington Preston Rotary Club

LDS Official Plans Preston Conference Visit

Elder Sterling W. Sill a general church authority will visit Preston for the Chelda stake quarterly conference. Sill, assistant to the Council of Twelve Apostles and Salt Lake Life Insurance manager, will speak on temporal and spiritual salvation amid the era’s anxiety. Shirley M. Palmer is Oneida stake president.

Church of Jesus Christ of ‘Latter-day Saints Preston Salt Lake ‘City Sterling W. Sill Council of Twelve Apostles Chelda Stake Sill Salt Lake New York Life Insurance Co Salt Lake Association of Life Underwriters Oneida’ Stake Mormon ‘Church United States Hawaii Mexico Canada Banida Dayton Mink Creek Clifton Riverdale Treasureton Winder Shirley M. Palmer Route One Oneida Stake

Harvest Vacation Starts Today for East Side Schools

Harvest vacation begins today for East side students and will run until next Thursday weather permitting. Absences earlier in the year rose from influenza but improved attendance is hoped after the break. Firemen answered a grass fire call Wednesday night at 525 South First East Preston resulting in a destroyed barn and hay before containment. The department logged 10 alarms in September, one of the busiest months recently.

Preston Lynn Oliverson South First East

College of Idaho Announces Attendee Anna Johnson

Anna Lleu Johnson of Preston is attending the College of Idaho at Caldwell this semester, according to a recent college officials announcement.

Anna Lleu Johnson Preston College of Idaho At Caldwell

Norman Jorgensen Completes Navy Electronics School

Norman V. Jorgensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vic Jorgensen, completed 13 months of training at the AT B school in Memphis. He graduated with a high average and is assigned to VP-46 in San Diego for two weeks of top secret electronics training after joining the Navy air corps July 13, 1950.

Vic Jorgensen Norman V. Jorgensen AT “B Memphis Tenn VP-46 San Diego Calif Jorgensen Navy Air Corps

FFA Members Leave for National Convention in Kansas City

Walter Knapp son of Mr and Mrs Harry Knapp Mapleton and Stephen Noyes son of Mr and Mrs Von Noyes Preston will depart Saturday for Kansas City to attend the National Future Farmers of America convention. Knapp seeks the American Farmer degree. two Idaho candidates, Dean Schwendiman and Duane Jacobson, also pursue the honor.

Walter Knapp Harry Knapp Mapleton Stephen Noyes von Noyes Preston Kansas City Future Farmers Convention Pies Noyes FFA American Farmer Dean Schwendiman Sugar City Duane Jacobson Nampa Idaho

Povey Assigned to Fort Huachuca Company E Arizona

Eldon H Povey son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Povey Clifton recently assigned to the 16th signal battalion company E at Fort Huachuca Arizona Povey entered the Army in November 1956 and completed basic training at Fort Carson Colorado He attended West Side High School.

Eldon H. Povey Arthur Povey Clifton 16Th Signal Battalion Fort Huachuca Ariz Povey Army Fort Carson, Colo West Side High School

Preston High to Stage Arsenic and Old Lace Play

Preston High School will present Arsenic and Old Lace in the high school auditorium at 8 15 p m on Oct 25. Chester W Harris directs with Kathryn Eames and Sylvia Swainston as the Brewster sisters Abby and Martha. Cast includes Kent Nelson Mortimer Marsha J Benson as leads Teedy Wayne Elwell Jonathan Jon Cranney Dr Einstein Norman Taylor and others. Connie Jean Affleck student director Sandra Huntington property manager Lyle Sant lighting supervisor.

Preston High School High School Chester W. Harris Kathryn Eames Sylvia Swainston Brewster Sisters Abby Martha Kent Nelson Mortimer Marsha J Benson Ine Wayne Elwell Teedy Theodore Roosevelt Jon Cranney Jonathan Norman Taylor Dr. Einstien Mariann Larsen Brent Robinson Ronald Schow Kent Johnson Dan Hammond David, Hart George ‘West Harris Connie ‘Jean Affleck Sandra Huntington Lyle Sant

Highway safety topic at joint PTA meeting

A joint PTA gathering on Sept. 27 featured Highway Patrolman Victor Baetug presenting a film on highway dangers. He urged parents to teach safe habits, keep youths home before midnight, and stressed responsible driving to reduce accidents. Back to School Night set for Oct. 14 at Jefferson School following a brief cafeteria program.

Connie Jean ‘Thompson Jefferson Pta Ruby‘ Davis Leathan Harris Linda Poulsen Lee ‘Fisher Victor’ Ep Baetug Jefferson School Gman le 22

Union Pacific Wins Third Major Safety Award

Union Pacific Railroad received its third major award for safety in 1956 from the National Safety Council. The honor cited the company’s public safety program including Labor Day traffic promotion, safety films, crossing accident prevention, and safety slogans on locomotives. Vice President E. H. Bailey stressed safety as an around the clock effort.

Union Pacific Railroad National Safety Council Union Pacific E. H. Bailey

Acreage Agreements Remain in Effect Through December 31

The 1957 acreage reserve rules stay in force through December 31, as farmers are reminded by Von R Atkinson of the Franklin Conservation Committee. He notes some farmers paid under the program may think they are fully compliant, but the agreement terms still apply. Land designated for the program cannot be cropped, and livestock cannot graze there, with one exception allowing this year’s planting to a crop that will be harvested in 1958.

Walter Chapter Press Nampa Sharon Shumway Treasureton Preston Ariel Meer Riverdale von R. Atkinson Franklin County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Atkinson Willee" Haynes

Egbert Family Weekend Visit Ties Logan Smithfield Gathering

LaDawn Egbert accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Egbert visited Logan on Sunday and stopped in Smithfield to see Mrs Egberts father Thomas Gregory who is ill.

LaDawn Egbert USA Henry Egbert Logan Smithfield

Man’s mishaps far cost subscription, not the paper

A hometown resident refuses to subscribe and sends his son to borrow a copy. A cascade of accidents follows: bees sting, pants tear, cow eats corn and dies, churn spills on chicks, teeth break, rug ruined, daughter elopes, hens disturbed, shirts damaged. The tale ends noting buying shirts later could have paid four years of the Preston Citizen subscription.

Preston Citizen

USU Names Dr Bell New Faculty Member in Veterinary Science

Dr James H Bell named new faculty member at Utah State University USU in dairy and veterinary science. He is a Mink Creek native and USU alumnus who served in the Coast Guard Korea Japan 1945 46 and on an LDS mission 1946 48. He earned a DVM from Colorado State University 1956 and will teach clinical work in veterinary science replacing Dr Joseph L Thorne.

Daryl Chase USU Eugene E. Starkey Ross A.’ Smart James H., Bell, Jr Keith’ Roberts Rondo A. Christensen Bell Mink Creek Preston High School U. S. Coast Guard Korea Japan Southern States Delta Phi Fraternity Colorado State University Veterinary Science Joseph L

Visitors at Lowell Neeley Home Include Ogden And Butte Guests

Recent visitors to the Lowell Neeley residence include Mr and Mrs Earl Neeley and families of Ogden as well as Mr and Mrs Glen M echam and families and Mr and Mrs Ronald Curdy of Butte Montana.

Lowell Neeley Earl’ Neeley Glen-Mécham Ogden Ronald Curdy Butte, Mont

Oneida Stake Conference Scheduled This Weekend

The Oneida stake quarterly conference will be at the Oneida Stake house next Saturday evening and Sunday. Elder Sterling W. Sill will attend. Saturday 6 30 p m opens with a missionary meeting and special priesthood session at 8 p m. Sunday sessions at 10 a m and 2 p m. All stake members and leaders are urged to attend.

Punkin Ghei Utah P Light Co Preston Oneida ‘Stake Oneida Sterling W. .Sill Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Stake High Council Melchize Ymmia YWMIA Relief Society Arid

Hobbs Preston Youth Dies Friday After Operation

Milo and Bertha Hobbs of Breston report their son Preston Hobbs born April 19, 1939. He died Friday at Ogden Hospital after a major operation. Survived by his parents two brothers and a sister Mrs Charlene Richards Murray Utah and grandfather W A Skidmore Provo. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a priest at the time of his death.

Hobbs Milo. Hobbs Ogdeat Young Breston &Son Milo Bertha Skidmore Church of Jesus ‘ Christ Charlene “Richards Murray Utah A. Skidmore Provo

Widows Advise To Probe Social Security Benefits

Widows aged 62 to 82 are advised to review early retirement options under the 1956 Social Security changes. Wives and women workers may claim benefits at 62 with reductions, while widows can file at 762 without reduction. continued discussion continues on page 7.

Preston Indians Rout Snake River Panthers 19 0 in Homecoming

Preston Indians defeated Snake River Panthers 19 to 0 in the homecoming game. The Indians scored 13 points in the first half and held the visitors scoreless with a first quarter touchdown and successful extra point. A second quarter interception set up a 25 yard pass and another touchdown with good point after. The halftime score remained 13 0. Alumni assembly opened festivities with prizes awarded for floats and a parade followed. Homecoming queen Connie Jean Affleck and attendants were presented at halftime and a homecoming dance closed the events.

Preston ‘Indians Snake River Panthers Preston Indians Darrel Jepsen Connie

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