Western Motor Sales to open new Preston building Saturday
Western Motor Sales will formally open its new Pontiac agency and automotive repair building at 160 So State Street Preston. Joseph H Bowcutt Jr owner invites the public to visit all day and see the display including the last old Stagecoach used on the Yellowstone Park route.
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Western Motor Sales
Preston Pontiac
State Street
Preston
Joseph H. Bowcutt
UIC
Pontiac
Western
Yellowstone Park
Felix A. Smout 38 Dies in Salt Lake After Illness
Felix Alexander Smout 38 died Monday at 5 p m in a Salt Lake hospital after an extended illness He was born July 11 1909 in Mink Creek son of Alexander and Elva Peterson Smout He worked as a maintenance man at Oneida Station and previously farmed He married Ora Nielson November 17 1939 in the Logan temple He leaves his widow two children Bruce and Cathy his parents seven brothers and sisters Funeral services were held today at 2 p m in Preston with burial in Preston cemetery
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Felix
Alexander .Smout
Salt Lake
Mr. Smout
Oneida Station
Mink Creek
Alexander
Elva Peterson Smout
Utah Power and Light Company
Oneida
Ora Nielson
Logan
Elders Quorum
Mutual
Riverdale
Bruce F
Cathy
Alex,Smout
Preston
Lois Stevenson
Boise
Joseph Smout
Ida
Vera Nielson
Cleveland
Ethel Johnson
Russell Smout
Memorial service for Neal H. Jorgensen set in Weston ward
A memorial will be held October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weston ward chapel for Neal H. Jorgensen. He enters the mission home in Salt Lake City on November 8 and sails for Copenhagen November 17 aboard the Swedish American line. Jorgensen served two years in the army with the 96th infantry division in Okinawa and the Philippines, then studied at USAC and a Dallas photography program before graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Ward
Neal H. Jorgensen
Salt Lake City
Copenhagen
Fr. Jorgensen
96Th Infantry Division
Okinawa
Philippines
USAC
Dallas
Photographic Arts
Car Driver Snaps Pole in Oneida Crash
Richard Sorenson a 17 year old son of Roy and Mrs Sorenson was driving east on Oneida when he glanced back at the car behind him and struck a telephone pole in front of the A G Carlson home. The 1929 model car was damaged about 150 dollars and the pole broke in two. Duane Forti, riding in the car, suffered slight injuries.
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Oneida
2Nd
3Rd East
Richard—Sorenson
Roy Sorenson
A. G. Carlson
E. Oneida
Dale Allred
Duane Forti
Annual One-Cent Rexall Sale Opens Wednesday
The Rexall one-cent sale starts Wednesday Oct 20 and runs through Saturday Oct 23 at Mel's Prescription Drug. The event offers two articles for the price of one and one cent, with many items listed on page Seven.
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Rexall
Mel’s Prescription Drug
Preston Rexall
Franklin County Canning Center Nears Record Run
The Franklin County canning center may exceed the 70 000 can mark as combined effort and careful planning push processing of pork and beans puddings chili and remaining fruit tonight through November. The nonprofit project urges large groups to use the center to keep costs down and boost the season’s output.
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Franklin County
Clyde Nash
Fenton Larsen
Franklin County, Canning Center
Elderly Woman Soars for First Time in Airplane Ride
Nancy Beckstead Jones, 85, formerly of Preston now of Dayton, fulfilled a lifelong dream by taking her first airplane ride Sunday at Brigham City airport. She felt fine after the flight, enjoyed it, and hopes to fly again. She stayed with her niece Mrs Leslie Bowden and family during the visit. pilot George Knavel is married to Verda Bowden Knavel, a grandniece.
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Nancy Beckstead Jones
Preston
Leslie” Bowden
Brigham City
George “Knavel
Verda ‘Bowden ‘Knavel
Housing and Office Space Sought for Mink Creek Canal Work
The U S bureau of reclamation seeks office space and housing in Preston for Mink Creek canal and Station Creek tunnel work. Seven or eight staff will work on site alongside LeGrande Johnson of Logan and Leland Knudson of Ogden, who won related contracts. The Preston chamber of commerce asks locals with rooms or homes to rent to contact Vaughn Greaves.
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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Preston
Mink Creek Canal
Preston Beach
LeGrande Johnson
Logan
Leland Knudson
Ogden
Station Creek
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Vaughn Greaves
Local candidates begin campaigning in Franklin county
Local candidates start campaigning as election day nears in Franklin county. The issue’s second section includes the Notice of General Election listing all five party tickets for Idaho's 1948 general election and presidential electors. Republicans featured a full page ad with candidate photos and backgrounds.
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Franklin County
Idaho
Arthur V. Watkins
Utah
Republican Party
Bicyclist Hit by Car Injures Parley Smart Jr
Parley Smart Jr. ten injured when riding near 4th East on Highway 91 Saturday night about 7. Car driven by Riley Oliverson northbound could not see the bicycle due to lack of lights. Smart boy taken to Preston hospital and is reported getting along nicely.
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Parley Smart, Jr
Parley Smart
4Th East
Riley Oliverson
Franklin
Preston
Agent Urges Farmers to Take Soil Tests in Franklin County
Daniel Roberts of Franklin County Agricultural Office urges farmers to take soil samples during the upcoming slackened field work period. Soil-testing equipment is installed at the agent's office and tests are free. Farmers should obtain the data sheet and follow directions for next year's fertilizer planning.
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Daniel “Roberts
Branklin
Franklin County Farm Bureau
Roberts
Preston Jaycees plan Halloween youngsters party
The aycees in Preston plan a Halloween program for October 31 to keep youths out of mischief. Last year’s event included a parade with prizes by age group, free movie at the high school gym, and a country store party with entertainment. A planning committee led by Don Elwell Max Norton Glenn Petterberg Eldon Crockett Lavars Smith Howard C Bennett and Lyn Fackrell will organize this year’s activities.
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Jaycees
Preston
Don
Elwell
Max Norton
Glenn Petterberg
Eldon Crockett
Lavars Smith
Lyn 'Fackrell
Preston Lions Club Meeting Highlights and Appointments
Governor Sherman Lowe spoke at Randall’s cafe in Paris during a two club Lions gathering with Franklin, led by coordinators Russell Crockett Milford Crabtree and Phenoi Edgley. Edgley discussed Love Thy Neighbor and Lowe addressed Lions world crisis outlook. Harold Winn named new tail twister replacing Fenton Smith who moved to Salt Lake City.
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Preston
Rankin ‘Ions
Sherman” Lowe
Paris
Randall's
Lions
Franklin
Russell Crockett
Milford Crabtree
Phenoi Edgley
Lowe
Edgley
Lions Club
Robert Young
Odelyn Jensen
Wallace Jensen
Veryle Henry
Ed Howard
Malad
Bill Corbridge
Lyman Jensen
Ray Molen
Jim Poole
Downey
Bill Athy
Dale
Anthony
Montpelier
Prestton
Harold_ Winn
Fenton “Smith
Salt Lake City
Local Questions Aired at Preston Business Meeting
Preston chamber of commerce sponsored a general discussion with 62 attendees. Topics included Halloween plans to reduce vandalism, promoting a country store program, bad check vigilance, and annexation of Swan Lake or Stockton from Bannock to Franklin county with welcoming notes from Preston.
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Preston, chamber _ of commerce
Preston
Commerce
Swant Lake
Stockton
Bannock County
Franklin
Swan Lake
Franklin County
Clifton Girl Burned Severely In Home Accident
Five year old Evelyn Weed of Clifton suffered third degree burns over much of her body when her dress caught fire at the family home Tuesday afternoon. Her mother was at a relief society meeting. the child ran to her father who wrapped her in a burlap sack to smother the flames. Clifton miller truck driver Sylvan Talbot aided, and a rushed transport to Preston followed by Merrill-Hawkes clinic care, then to Salt Lake City hospital for extensive treatment.
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Evelyn Weed
Platt
Cliftoe
Salt Lake
Sher
Merrill- Hawkes Clinic
Salt_Lake hospital
Farm Bureau Work Outlined for Franklin County Vets
About 40 veterans attended a Monday night meeting at the high school where Albert Moser, president of the county Farm Bureau, Harold Redford state officer, and Mrs Frank Gilbert explained the purpose and aims of Farm Bureau work and its associated women group.
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Franklin’ County
Farm Bureau
Albert’. “Moser
The
County “Farm Bureau
Harold”. Redford
State Farm
Frank” Gilbert
Associated
Stake Conference Begins Saturday at Preston Ward Chapel
Oneida stake opens a two day LDS conference with general authorities Apostle Harold B. Lee and James B. McQueen. Prayer meetings for priesthood leaders start Saturday 8 PM at the Preston fourth ward chapel. Sunday sessions 10 AM and 2 PM in Preston High School auditorium. Public invited to Sunday evening illustrated lecture by Dewey Farnsworth on ancient American civilization in the fourth ward chapel.
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Oneida
Penite Fourth
Preston Fourth
Ward Chapel
LDS ‘Church
James B. McQueen
Preston High ‘School
Stake
fourth _ward
Oneida Stake’ Mutual Improvement Associations
Dewey -Farnsworth
Logan
Farnsworth
Kerr Made Midshipman at Naval Academy
Larry B Kerr son of Mr and Mrs Elimer L Kerr of Preston has been admitted to the Naval Academy Annapolis Md as a midshipman class of 1952 He spent the summer indoctrinated in navy life and began regular academic courses in September The summer program included infantry small arms sailing signals and other basic naval subjects
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Larry’ B. Kerr
USN
Elimer L. Kerr
Preston
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Kerr
Idaho Falls Eleven Dominate Indians 13-0 in Gridiron Clash
Idaho Falls Tigers opened scoring in the second quarter as Homer ran 15 yards for a touchdown with Duncan adding the kick. In the fourth, Marler finished the scoring from two yards, giving Idaho Falls a 13 point victory over the Indians.
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Idaho Falls
Eleven Downs
Preston
Indians
Idaho Fall Tigers
Tigers
Homer
Duncan
Marler
Preston Bench Project Contracts Awarded to Ogden Logan Firms
Contracts for the Preston bench project were awarded to William E Thatcher and Leland Knudson of Ogden and LeGrande Johnson of Logan. Thatcher will begin tunnel construction immediately, Knudson and Johnson to handle Mink Creek canal and Birch Creek to tunnel sections. Bids for the beach project and Mink Creek canal were filed Oct 6 7 with multiple bidders. construction offices to be set up in Preston and Logan.
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Preston
William ‘E. Thatcher
Leland Knudson
Ogden
LeGrande Johnson
Logan
Thatcher
Mink, Creek
Knudson
Birch Creek
Johnson
U.S
Bureau of Rece Jamation
E. O. Larson
Bureau
Salt Lake
City
Ernest’ Stettler
LeGrand
Atmason Loe Logan
Manutals Tota
Vernon’ ‘Brothers Co
Sof
Boise
the. Logan
University of Idaho honors Preston figures in campus activities
Preston students at the University of Idaho in Moscow were recognized at a general assembly. President Buchanan awarded scholarships and the Sears Roebuck prize went to freshmen Vernon Hinkley Kelley Bowles Charles Choules. Raymond Clark received a $100 Union Pacific scholarship. Pearl Gibson won $25 from Potlatch Forests Inc. Donna Lue Taylor was named outstanding student resident of Forney Hall. Other Preston students helped with campus activity, including NROTC costume committee for Family Portrait. Donna Sue Paylor chairs the committee. Dorothy Greaves is a member. Residence group officers for next year include Donna Sue Taylor president Forney Hall and Mortar Board vice president. Tau Kappa Alpha pledges Bill Nash.
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Preston
University of Idaho
Donna Lue Taylor
Mary E
Forney
Moscow
NROTC
Universiy
Associated
University
Donna
Sue” Paylor
Dorothy Greaves
Donna Sue Taylor
Forneyhall
Mortar Board
Calvin ‘Morrison
Lindley-hall
Tau Kappa Alpha
Bill Nash
University of’ Idaho
Dworshak Praised by Utah Senator on Tuesday
Senator Arthur Watkins of Utah lauded Henry C. Dworshak as a clear thinker and a strong voice for reclamation. He urged electing Republicans to back the administration, noting Dworshak’s careful study and honesty. Watkins criticized Truman era charges and highlighted western hydro projects and policy moves in the 80th Congress.
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Henry
Dworshak
Idaho
Congress
Arthur V. Watkins
Utah
Washington
Senate
House
Solon
Senator Dworshak
Hoover Dam
Watkins
Thomas E. Delf
Dewey
U. S
Russia
Poland
Balkans
Japan
Wes
Rusisia
Kurile Islands
Wa. S
Stalin
Henry Wallace
Truman
Ma An Sweed
Geattins
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Automobile
Bowcutt
Lundberg Motor Co
Howard Automobile Co
Berkeley
Calif
Jestes Chevrolet
Box Elder High School
chamber—of_commerce
Felix.a. Smout
Canning Center
Nancy
B. Jones
Thani
Aycees
Clifton
Farm‘Bureau
Oneida Quarterly
Larry B. Kerr
Reston Bench
Areae Ee
Ea At Once
Bureau of Reclamation
Idaho University
Henry C. Dworshak
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