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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1955

Page

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Chase to Speak at Oneida Stake Youth Conference

Dr. Daryl Chase, president of USAC at Logan, will be guest speaker at the Oneida stake quarterly youth conference Sunday evening October 16 at 8 o'clock in the stake house. The theme is Youth and Its Promise. Chase has a extensive background in education and public speaking and is well known in the area. He began teaching seminary in Preston and served as dean of men at Logan, later becoming president of USAC Cedar City and then president of the Logan State College after President Dixon's resignation.

Oneida Stake Quarterly Stakehouse Dr. Chase Chase Preston Logan USAC Cedar City Dixon

Greaves Visit Includes Los Angeles Visitor in Ogden

Mr and Mrs T K Greaves hosted Warren Felstead of Los Angeles in Ogden for two weeks of business travel during Monday and Tuesday visits.

T. K. Greaves H im-Ogden

Nurses Training Program Approved by State Board

Final approval granted for Franklin County General Memorial hospital practical nurse training program. Aptitude test scheduled for Oct 21. applicants must file at the hospital before the 21st. Additional application blanks available at the hospital.

State ‘Board of Niece Franklin County General Memorial Itds

Former Postal Worker Earns Commendation for 36 Years

Earl Goaslind, recently retired after 36 years with the postal department in Breston, received a certificate and commendation from the postmaster general Arthur E. Summerfield for his long service. He began as a rural carrier in 1919 and later moved to city delivery, becoming the first local retiree to reach the required years.

Earl Goaslind Postal ‘Department Breston Hace Arthur E. Summerfield Goaslind

McCune Motor Co Celebrates 20th Anniversary Jubilee

McCune Motor Co of Preston marked its twentieth anniversary in October with weekly prize drawings. The first week's winners were James P. Condie of Preston who received two Goodyear tires, Marie E. Lindhardt of Preston was awarded a set of new auto seat covers, and Evan M. Harris of Preston won two and a half gallons of anti freeeze.

McCune Motor Co Preston Ford-Mercury James P.condie Goodyear Marie E. Lindhardt RFD

Porcupines Targeted as Forest Damage Cause

Forest Service urges hunters in Cub Logan and Blacksmith Fork drainages Cache National Forest to shoot porcupines on sight to curb overpopulation. Supervisor R E Crowell notes rising populations threaten timber, scenic values, and young trees. porcupines not protected by game laws.

Cub Logan Blacksmith Fork Cache ,National ‘Forest Crowell

Elks in Boise Rename Rehabilitation Center

Clarence Kendrick, Boise Elks board member, announced the Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Center name change to reflect its services. The board discussed $500,000 construction plans for handicapped children and adults, citing inadequate current facilities. Completion is expected in 1956.

Clarence” Kendrick the Elks ‘ Convalescent Boisé Idaho Elks Sycenine Kendrick The Boise

Dentist Merrill Announces Office Closure for Convention

Dr L V Merrill states his dental practice at 77 South State St will close from this Saturday through Monday Oct 31 as he travels to San Francisco to attend the National Dental Association convention.

L. V. Merrill South, State St Preston, Citizen Dr."Merrill San Francisco The National Dental Assn

Hunting accident ends day with death and injuries in Preston

Daniel Duate Sedmoris, 49, of Preston, died after a heart attack while hunting in Franklin basin. Two Montpelier hunters assisted, Alfred Jones, 21, shot in the foot, and his brother Tom 24 helped move him four miles to Cub River canyon. Ray Coburn and others brought the injured to Preston Hospital where Alfred and others were treated for injuries from a horse accident during hunting in Caribou county.

Hunter Preston Hospital Daniel Duate ‘Sedmoris Preston Franklin Basin Seamons Brent ‘Martin Lewis Alder Agaia Montpelier Caiié Alfred “Jones Tom Cub River Canyon Tom Jones Albuquerque N. M Ray Coburn Caribou County

Ruler Dunn family at regional tuberculosis convention

Mr and Mrs Ruler Dunn attended the tuberculosis association convention last Tuesday through Thursday in Boise Idaho representing Franklin County. On the way home they visited Mr and Mrs Robert Fulton for the weekend in Twin Falls.

Ruler.Dunn Tuberculosis Association Boiseay Franklin County Robert Fulton Twin ‘Falls

Preston FFA to Represent Preston High at National Convention

Gale Moser and Gordon Jensen of Preston High will lead 52 Idaho boys at the national FFA convention in Kansas City this week. The group attends events like American Farmer degrees and public speaking, visiting Abilene, Boys Town, and the Denver mint en route. Accompanying chaperones are Lincoln Orme of Preston and Chase Pond of Bonneville High School.

Gale Moser Gordon Jensen Preston High School Kansas City Idaho J.“L Whitney Jensen Prensen Preston Chase Bonneville High School

New Manager Named for Preston Telephone Exchange

Gus Mink, formerly with Ares, appointed manager of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. Preston exchange. He replaces Bruce Knight who is transferred to Boise. Mink has 14 years with the company and led Arco's office last year and a half. Knight served two years in World War I and has three sons. He is a native of Weiser and educated in Boise.

Gus Air’’ ‘Force Yand Boise

Rain Gauge Installed on Willow Flat Snow Course

The Soil Conservation Service has installed a rain gauge on the Willow Flat Snow Course as part of a larger network to improve irrigation water forecasts. Hawkes, Nash, Fennesbeck, and Smith aided the effort, with plans to provide more information to local farmers. Missing stream gauges on Mink Creek and Cub River could be reactivated at low cost, but funding remains via private sources. The federal government would cover half the cost if local funds are raised.

Soil Conservation ‘Service Hawkes Alton Nash Myron Fennesbeck Melvin ‘ Smith Soil Conservation Service Franklin Oil Conservation District Mink Creek

Young Organist Wins Music Award at Spud Day

Walter Whipple aged 11 won a music award at the annual Spud Day celebration in Shelley for a piano and organ duet with Linda Bowne. The pair earned $25. Walter lives in Idaho Falls and is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Atkinson of Dayton.

Walter Whipple Shelley Linda Bowne Walter Idaho Falls Earl J. Atkinson Dayton

West Side Students Prep for Homecoming Festivities

West Side MieCk School plans a homecoming game against Bancroft Friday at 2 p.m. Students nominate a queen with finalists Janice Schvaneveldt Julie Robinson Kerma Wellenswander Veda Schwaneveldt. Student groups organize events and the dance with decorations and floor arrangements.

West Side MieCk School Bancroft Janice Schvaneveldt Julie Robinson Kerma Wellenswander Ttargarst Beutler Veda ‘Schwanevaldt Lettermen Refrashvents Avay Stencing Lef Danice ‘Schvaneveldt Margare Bepiler Fron Ccoma Neucaswdader Veda Schvaneveldt

Preston Legion to Host Saturday Night Dance

The American Legion post announces its regular Saturday night dance will proceed with a toned down program. The event invites all members to attend as speeches and a social dose of music are planned, reflecting a quieter evening.

Preston: American Legion Post

Swiss Peace, Folklore, and Music Highlight Preston Club Meeting

The Preston Knife and Fork club will host a Monday evening session at the county courthouse featuring Toni Gauer. The Swiss-born author and musician will discuss Switzerland’s peaceful stance amid regional tensions, its free enterprise system, and its Alpine folk music tradition.

Preston Knife and Wolk Club Toni’ Gauer Apansall United States Ohio Wesleyan Gauer Switzerland

Vance A Mendenhall Tazes Cruiss En Sub

Vance A Mendenhall of Clifton, interior communications electrician in the U S Navy, details a tour aboard a submarine. The report notes crew members had opportunity to visit a base and meet officers during a West Coast voyage.

Vance A. Mendenhall Tazes Cruiss Vance’. A. Mendenhall Cliftom Interior ‘Communicaions Electriciam Direman Iba Auty Wests Twaters Seud-Submarine Bok Af Nye

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