Prestoni Riverdale Mink Creek Canal Project Opens
The Préstoni bench project funded 453000 dollars to build a new canal and diversion tunnel for stockholders of the Prestoni Riverdale Mink Creek Canal Co. Began Oct 15 1948, completed Sept 15, 1949, with minor work remaining and rights of way to finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestoni-Riverdale-Mink
Cos
Walt
New ‘Canal
Station “Creek
Dry Fork
Birch Creek
Mink’ Creek
Glendale Reservoir
Preston- Whitney Irrigation. . Co
Preston-Riverdale- Mink Creek
Préston-Whit
Urigalon
Bureau of Reclamation
Canal Company
Preston Beach
Bureau’, of Réclamation
Oneida Stake to Begin Saturday Quarterly Meeting
Shirley Palmer, Oneida stake president, announced a Saturday start for the stake quarterly meetings. Priesthood leaders from all wards are asked to attend the opening 8 o’clock priesthood leadership session in the fourth ward chapel. General conference sessions are set for Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Evening session returns to the fourth ward chapel at 8 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneida
Shirley
Palmer
Dentist Merril Leaves for Convention in San Francisco
Fragmentary notice notes Dr Merrill of Pocatello will attend a dental convention in San Francisco starting October 23, with accompanying son and wife traveling to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merril
Frantisco
Will Iattea
Amer
Tad Mi ‘Merrill
Will
Bey
Ea Min
Vinton 'Merrill
Pocatello
Arsenic and Old Lace slated for Preston high school
Preston high school announces its annual production Arsenic and Old Lace a three act mystery comedy chosen after tryouts. Dianne Lowe and Elnar Allen lead the cast with Mary Kerr Paul Nuffer La Mar Jones Cloyd Hansen Clair Biggs Wayne Schow Ronny Kirkbride Wade Christensen Dee Shrives K Dunkley Richard Gailey Don Hampton. Ruth H Darrington directs assisted by Ethel Beckstead with Gordon Call stage manager Marian Meek in makeup والش. The show runs December 1 and 2 in the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Araeni
Preston High
Tollicking
Dianne Lowe
Elnar Allen
Glude
Mary
Kerr
Paul
Nuffer
Mar Jones
Cloyd ‘Hansen
Clair Biggs
Wayne Schow
Ron
Ny Kirkbride
Wade‘ Christensen
Dee: Shrives
K. Dunkley
Richard Gailey
Don Hampton
Ruth “H. Darrington
Ethel’ Beckstead
Gordon Call
Marian Meek
Shirley Robinson
Sally McCune
Preston FHA chapter hosts meeting for girls and teachers
Visitors from Montpelier Downey Fielding and Paris Preston high schools attended the Southeast District FHA meeting hosted by the Preston chapter. Miss Eileen Dean and Mrs James Hutchison sponsored the Preston FHA. Activities included welcoming remarks by Principal Reed Benchley, a student welcome by Joan Follett and readings of the FHA creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ac Southeast District
Preston
Montpelier
Downey
Fielding
Paris
Eileen Dean
Jamnes Hutchison
Iin
Uma Ake
Franka Merrill
America
PHA
Reed
Benchley
Preston High
Wecome
Joan, Follett
Gladys Bingham
Grace Swann
Noreene Merrill
FHA
Hogs Bring In Nearly Ten Thousand Dollars In County Pool
The Franklin County Live Stock Marketing association shipped 228 hogs from Preston to Swift & Co. in Ogden. Total weight 58 475 pounds. Top hogs sold for 1830 per 100 pounds, totaling 6644 73. Next pool planned for Oct 19 with weigh by 1 am Oct 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Livestock Marketing Association
Preston
Swift and‘Co
Ogden
Factory Sugar Schedules Start After Rain Delays Work
Weather delays at the Frank County Sugar Co. factory slow beet processing but work resumed in many fields as moisture aids root development. General manager Tom Heath said if the weather clears, the rain will benefit the beet crop by softening soil and reducing root breakage. (Continued on Page 8).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County” Sugar.Co
Heath
New Owner Takes Over Winder Service Station
Arnold Jorgensen son of Pete Jorgensen of Preston has purchased Ed's Service Station on Highway 91 in Winder and took over last Friday. He previously worked at Union Pacific in Pocatello as a machinist and later served as an inspector at a naval ordnance plant in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Jorgensen
Pete Jorgensen
Préston
Pocatello
Winder
Oerm
Rtation
Jorgensen
Naval Ordnance Plant
Washington, D
Naval
Lions Club Meeting Highlights in Rexburg District
A Rexburg district Lions Club meeting featured district governor and guests including the secretary of guests. Attendees included Dean and others from local schools and Lions International connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexburg
Lions.International
Drey
Inet
Uy Cab- He
Pete
Steach‘ School
Funeral services held in Boise for Idaho Senator Bert H. Miller
Funeral services were held in Boise today for Senator Bert H. Miller of Idaho who died of a heart attack Saturday. Speculation swirls over his successor as Gov. C A Robins faces appointment decisions with Tom Heath of Preston repeatedly mentioned as a leading contender by the Preston Republican organ and county Republican leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
WY. S
Bert H. Miller
Idaho
Washington
A. Robins
Miller
Tom Heath
Preston
Franklin County
Heath
Jene
Robins
Wes
Sleie
Tess Jae
Solon
Idaho Supremé:court
St. George the Sen
Aspen
Dworshak
Cong
Goff
Republican
Countyrind
Patrolman Houk Addresses Rotary Club Meeting
Patrolman Houk spoke at the Preston Rotary Club, describing the state police goal to serve the public and deter drinking and reckless driving. He praised the Dolce radio system but noted operational difficulties and urged local business support to keep the police radio network active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleo "Swenson
eKelly
Houk
Preston
Rotary
Alta‘Matthews
Idaho
sPatrolman
Dolce
Fadia
Pege
Franklin county road accidents and county cattle wins at Portland show
Two accidents in Franklin county reported this week, both sideswipe incidents on highway 91 near Preston causing minor injuries. Meanwhile Franklin county cattle entries at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland earned multiple ribbons, with the Ormsby Cola De Kol Holstein winning senior champion and grand champion honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Kelly Houk
Preston
John H.' Wilson
Houk
Page
Franklin County
Idaho
Portland
Yésak Beate
Washington
Oregon
Ena
Utah
Hol‘stein
Ormsby Cola ‘de Kol
Henry
Douglas Wright
Weiser Independent
Heifer
Anter‘mountain
Lillian- Homestead
Mark . Talbot
Drury
Cates
Barney
Jeroma -Pee
Burke
Owney
Charles
Reed
Buhl
Franklin ‘County
Agent Roberts
Diana Hampton
Marion Nutter
Nada_Fackrell
Patricia Maughan
Lénona
Edgley
Lillias
Voice of Democracy contest to celebrate National Radio Week
Franklin County high school youths to enter the third annual Voice of Democracy speech contest sponsored by the Preston Junior Chamber of Commerce. Four outstanding students will advance to state and national contests with an all expense paid trip to Washington D C for scholarship awards. The theme is I Speak for Democracy and participation is open to high school students in good standing from grades 4 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democraerica
Hards
Columbia
Alaska
D.C
Demperei
Limitengi
Rozann Hawkes Crowned FFA Ball Queen at Franklin
Rozann Hawkes daughter of Horace and Mrs Hawkes of Franklin was voted queen of the annual FFA ball in Neilson gym Friday night. She defeated Carolyn Albiston Sheri Lowe and BeBe Johnson. The queen wore a corsage and received a locket from FFA members presented by Darrell Woodward chapter president. The carnival style dance featured corn gold and national blue decorations and booths with Larry Tobbs and Waldo Stockdale handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rozann
Hawkes
Horace Hawkes
Franklin
FFA
Neilson Gymnasium
Carolyn Albiston
Sheri Lowe
BeBe Johnson
Darrell ‘Woodward
Larry ‘Tobbs
Waldo “Stockdale
Legion District Convention to Convene in Preston
The sixth district of the American Legion will convene in Preston next Thursday Oct 20 with sessions in the county courthouse basement and registration at 11 a.m. at two hotels. The district includes posts from American Falls to Blackfoot. Events include an executive committee meeting luncheon at noon a business meeting at 2 p.m. and a banquet and dance in the evening. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the same time and assist with the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
American Legion
Idaho
American
American Légion Auxiliary
Sloan Visits: LDS Leader William R Sloan Calls on Friends
Former Northwest states mission president William R Sloan, now living in Portland, Oregon, visits friends in the area with his wife and two children. They are welcomed by Harley Greaves and others on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Northwestern -States
LDS' Church
Iite
Preston
Wes
Harley Greaves
Sloan
Logan
Portland
Ore
Clarisé
Glade
Mink Creek
Former Preston mayor Hyrum Tippets dies in Logan
Hyrum Tippets a 74 year old former Preston mayor and city councilman died Monday afternoon in a Logan hospital after a short illness. He lived 40 years in Preston then moved to Logan 25 years ago and served on the city council as treasurer and in the bishopric of the Preston third ward. Funeral services were held today at the Logan fifth ward chapel with burial in the cemetery. He was born October 30 1874 in Salt Lake City, son of John Austin Tippets and Eden Fullmer Tippets. Surviving is a sister Mrs Nellie Backstead of Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyrum Tippets
Preston
Logan
Phere
Salt” Lake
iJohn Austin
Tippets
Eden Fullmer Tippetsa Onfhile
Nellie’ Backstead
Hunters Ask County Groups for Cooperation
The Sportsmen group calls on farmers and the Fradele County Fish and Game Association to cooperate this week. It urges hunters to request permission before entering any land and to be extremely careful to avoid injuring livestock and to keep all gates closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fradele County Fish and Game, Assn
NEA President to Speak in Pocatello Sunday
Dr Andy Holt president of the National Education Association will address Southeast Idaho teachers and local citizens at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Pocatello High School auditorium. Elvin Cutter Franklin County superintendent and Jessica Ziebarth of the Pocatello Education Association relay the invitation and urge notification of teachers and community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern
Idaho
Andy Holt
National, Education’ Assn
Tennessee
Elvin Cutter
Franklin
Holt
Pocatello
Cutter
Jessia
Ziebarth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oneida ‘Stake
Jaycses
Hitloween
Commérce
Central School
State
Jaycee
Vee
Ithe
Don ‘Elwell
Brenchley
Hermann
J. Richards
Max 'Noxto
Howard
Bennett
Owen Iowcough
Ross
Moser
Es Gee ‘ Preston
Pharmacist
I Ed Saig As
Richard
Manion
Johnson Drug
Brush’Co
Winder Service Station
Isit Lions
Franklin’ County
Doles
Petite
Herd
Pacific International
Henry ‘Drury
Franklin County High S School Youths
Peters
Preston Unior
William, R
Mayo
Ft A
NEA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!