Wallgren dies from fall at home in Pocatello
Preston veteran and city mail carrier Arthur Wallgren aged 54 died Tuesday at 11 30 am from a basilar skull fracture after slipping on stairs at the back door of his sister in law Mrs E T Vernon s home in Pocatello He was active in the L D S church and served on the sixth ward Sunday school superintendency He survived by wife Hattie two sons Rex of Ogden and DeLore of Idaho Falls one brother Wilford of Ogden one sister Julia Walker Preston and four grandchildren Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 7 pm at the first ward chapel with burial at a nearby cemetery in Richards and Sons mortuary is handling arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur‘Wallgren
Preston
Pocatello
Wallgren
Boise
Joy Wallgren Christensen
Mr. Wallgren
Carl E. and
Christina Nelson Wallgren
Mink Creek
Hattie Peterson
Logan
Church of Christ of Latter-day Saints
Glencoe
Franklin
Rex Wallgren
Ogden
DeLore Wallgren
Idaho
Falls
Wilford Wallgren
Julia Walker
Finney
Ort Pncrard
Ohare
Bev
Preston Pameterpentinder
Richards
Fifteen Preston Area Students Enroll at Idaho State College
Fifteen students from Preston area join more than 1400 total for Idaho State College’s first semester. From Preston are Elvin Cutler Howard Hollingsworth Donald Knapp Boyd Nash Joanne Robinson and Ronald Seamons. Other area enrollees include Weston Clifford Dahle Claiborne Lott Mink Creek Kenneth Nielsen Dayton Nile Hansen Clifton Elroy McDermott Clair Westover Bertie Winward and Dwight Jensen Oxford.
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Preston_ area
Idaho State College
Preston
Weston
Franklin
Mink Creek
Dayton
Clifton
Oxford
Elvin J. Cutler
Howard E. Hollingsworth
Boyd D.nash
Joanne Robinson
Ronald DeVar Seamons
Cline M. Dahle
Claii V. Lott. Jones
Handy
Kenneth’ L Nielsen
Mink ‘Creek
Nile J. Hansen
Elroy MecDermott
Clair K
Westover
Bertie. W
Winward
Dwight W. Jensen
Westover Stars as Freshman Kitten Halfback
Clair Westover, a top West Side High scorer, holds first string right halfback for Idaho State freshman football. He played Saturday in the Spud Bowl opener against Western Montana, weighing 150 pounds and viewed as a key asset for Coach Milton Holt’s frosh eleven.
Boy Scout District Schedules Training Sessions
Franklin county district of Boy Scouts sets a weekly training course for all scoutmasters and explorer advisors. Reed Brenchley, district training chairman, urges leaders to attend. Sessions run Mondays at 8 p.m. at the Oneida stake house, totaling seven meetings plus an overnight camping trip to conclude. Attendees listed include Ross Rasmussen and others plus chairman Brenchley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Boy Pratt
America
Reed Brenchley
Oneida
Ross Rasmussen
Grant R. Hawkes
Ralph Esplin
Melvin Griffeth
Jasper * Rasmussen
Bryant Golightly
Fréd G. Hess
Edward Paskins
Ivan Thompson
Adolph Jorgensen
Dri Marion E. Bell
Eldon T. Bennett
Preston Bassett
Carol Stocks
Delbert Sharp
Malcolm Denton
Keith E. Clayson
Dick Nielsen
Barnard Inglet
Lee W. Hall
Derrald Watkins
Stanley Evans
Brenchley
Local Youths Attend Kansas City FFA Convention
Two local youths represented the Preston FFA chapter and the Idaho FFA association at the national convention in Kansas City Missouri. Eugene Hall and Fenton Larsen, both sons of local families, attend as chapter and state officers respectively and planned a guided tour of Boys Town and industrial centers after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
City
Preston
Future Farmers of America
State of Idaho
FFA Association
Eugene
Hall
Burnus Hall
Fairview
Fenton Larsen
FFA
State Association
Seeniand
Waslington
Tintareat
Hunters Urged to Report Stray Cattle in Hills
Deer hunters are asked to report any stray cattle encountered while hunting in the hills. George Peterson, president of Cub River Stock Assn., asks hunters to contact him at 128-W in Roundup. Secretary Ben Swann notes severe drought has driven cattle to high mountain areas and many are missing.
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George Peterson
Cub River Stock Assn
Ben Swann
Association
Weston Farm Woman Wins Valuable Prize at Preston Contest
Mrs Melveen Jensen of Weston won the new pewing machine in the contest held by Preston Electric Furniture Co. Between 300 and 400 entries were received and many prize certificates are being mailed to runnerup winners. Mrs Trensen claimed her valuable Domestic set fog machine earlier this week after judges announced the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melveen
Jensen
Route One
Weston
Preston
Electric
S.2
Trensen
Missionary to Report Sunday in Weston
Keith Morgan, who completed a two year mission in Sweden for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will speak at Sunday evening services in Weston. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ezra B Morgan of Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Morgan
Sweden
Church of Jesus.Christ of Latter-day Saints
Weston
Ezra B. Morgan
West Side Pirates Wind Up Season With Win
The West Side Pirates defeated the Soda Springs Dragons 25 to 18 on the Dayton field. Mark Tingey and Morris Helmandollar each scored two touchdowns and Helmandollar added an extra point. Tingey had a long TD run, and Helmandollar stood out with strong tackling and blocking. This was the final game, giving West Side three victories in five games: over Paris Downey and Soda Springs, with losses to Bancroft and Grace.
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Dayton
West Side Pirates
Soda Springs Dragons
Mark Tingey
Morris” Helmandollar
Helmandollar
Tingey
West Side High
Pirates
Paris
Downey
Soda Springs
Bancroft and Grace
Gerald G. Morgan Returns From Navy Tour
Gerald G. Morgan seaman USN, son of Mr and Mrs Ervin Cole of Preston, returns to the United States aboard the heavy cruiser USS Baltimore after six months in the Mediterranean with the sixth fleet. The Baltimore visited Algeria France Italy Greece Turkey Malta North Africa and Split Yugoslavia marking a first for a major US naval force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Gerald G. Morgan
USN
Ervin Cole
West Oneida
Preston
United States
Baltimore
Sixth Fleet
Algeria
France
Italy
Greece
Turkey
Malta
North Africa
Split
Yugoslavia
Legion Conclave hailed as one of best in district
The American Legion and Auxiliary sixth district conclave, held Saturday, drew delegates who called it among the best. Co chairs Virginia Halland and Edward Kross hosted with Royce Fuhm and Helen Smith. A luncheon for 53 Auxiliary members preceded an honored past district presidents and department leaders. A banquet at courthouse hall capped the day with remarks by Mayor Rulon Dunn and district leaders, plus songs by Joan Johnson and readings by Sharon Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americcan Legion
Tlon Were
Virginia
Royce _Fuhmann
Helen Smit
Eich
Bonnie Webb
Aliie Hof
Jerome
Idaho
Nellie Johnson
Grace
Joan
Dorotha Parker
Montpellier
Adele_Peterson
Miges” Merrill
Loenza Niélsen
Wilmetta Meadows
Roma Roghaar
Legion
Marion Jensen
L. E. Daugherty
Pocatello
Rulon Dunn
Joan Johnson
Girls’ State
En. Martin
Sharon Steele
West Side Pirates Triumph Over Downey Despite Injuries
Downey High faced the West Side Pirates on Dayton Field last Thursday afternoon as Howell and Austin were sidelined with polio and a broken leg. Mark Tingey scored three touchdowns and Morris Helman kicked an extra point for the Pirates, who were reshaped by Coach Leonard Johnson into a lineup largely of freshmen.
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Howell
Austin
West
Pirates
Bulldogs
Downey High
Dayton
Tingey
Morris Helman Dollar
Leonard
Johnson
Lyman G Wanner Returns Home From Air Force
Lyman G Wanner has returned to Texas on furlough from the U S air force and will attend a B 17 school after graduation from a jet engine program. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Wanner.
Garth Eames Best wins talk meet title at Preston event
Garth Eames Best captured first place in the annual talk meet sponsored by the Associated Women of the Franklin County Farm Bureau. Earl McEntire placed second with an alternate. The contest was broadcast on KPST on Oct 8 at 9 p.m. Judges were John H. Webb Dell Smith and Sabina Nash. Eames earns an expense paid trip to the state convention on Nov 17 and may qualify for a Seattle trip for the national Farm Bureau convention in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Women'fof
Franklin County Farm Bureau
Earl McEntire
KPST
Caral McEntire
John H. Webb
Pocatello
Idaho Farm Bureau
Dell Smith
Preston
Sabina Nash
Weston
Eames
Farm Bureau
Seattle
National Farm Bureau Convention
Dee
Gene Ritepte
Vyear
LaMar
Frandsen
Shelley
Chicago
Oneida
British Isles
Shirley Robinson
Merchant’ Marine
G. Eames
Layne Dies of Auto Crash Injuries in Twin Falls
Norris Ben Layne 32 husband of Gwen Porter of Preston dies from auto wreck injuries. He lived in Twin Falls and died at Magic Valley Memorial Hospital after the crash Tuesday. He was a machinist at the Sugar company and leaves two children, Kathleen 12 and Jerry Ben 10.
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Third Ward
Twin Falls
Norris Ben “Layne
Gwen S. Porter
Preston
Layne
Wilbur -Es Layne
Lewiston
Magic Valley Memorial
A. Machinist Sor
Republican rallies in Franklin county feature Budge and Dworshak
Franklin county Republicans announce two upcoming rallies with Rep. Hamer Budge and Sen. Henry Dworshak as lead speakers. Budge will address the Republican women's group at the courthouse Monday at 4 p.m. and speak in Dayton at 8 p.m. about his first term and aims with a national party. Dworshak will speak next Thursday at Isis theatre at 8 p.m. with musical numbers and a free full-length movie. he is not campaigning for re election but supports the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
U. S
Republican Central Committee
Hamer Budge
Nto
Franklin County
Budge
Republican Women's
Recreation
Dayton
Washington
Y. S
Henry Dworshak
Isis
Dworshak
Foy
Isls
Johnson Named Preston County Education Board Chairman
J Homer Johnson, Preston druggist, was named chairman of the Franklin County board of education at the regular fall meeting Friday. Other attendees naming the new chair were Orson Kofoed Ben Meek Elden Bastian and Cecil Foster. The county board oversees school bus safety health certificates for drivers and coordinates with the state board on reports teacher certification and distribution of state and county funds. It also maintains health programs in County districts 201 and 202.
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J. Homer Johnson
Preston
Franklin, County
board + of education
Orson ‘Kofoed
Clifton
Mr. Kofoed
Ben Meek
Elden
Bastian
Cecil Foster
County Board of Education
County Board
State Board of Education
Woabana FFA Chapter Commences Year With Sept Meeting
The Preston FFA chapter opened the 1952-53 year with a Sept 25 meeting in the agricultural building. Eugene Hall president presided as a work program for the year was outlined. Vaughn Hawkes reported on a trip to East Lansing Michigan for the National Co op Council. A gym party followed with members and fathers competing in games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Future Farmers of America
Eugene Hall
Vaughn “Hawkes
Lansing
Mich
National Co-op Council
Idaho 4 H girls shine at Pacific International awards
Idaho Franklin County girls win several blue ribbons at Portland Oregon Pacific International Livestock exposition. Of 42 entries 21 blue ribbons 18 red 3 green. Betty Kay Griffith special award highest scoring all wool dress or suit.
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Idaho
Pacific
International
Franklin
Franklin County
Portland
Betty Kay Griffeth
Diana Hampton
Claren Buxton
Valene
Pearson
Betty
Kay -Griffith
Wadlen
Colleen Swainston
Armistice Day Not Observed as Holiday in Preston
The Preston chamber of commerce merchants committee met to decide closing plans for Armistice Day. Surrounding communities including Logan Ogden and Salt Lake will stay open, while Preston stores voted to open on November 11.
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Preston
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Logan
Ogden
Salt Lake
East Side Schools to Resume After Harvest Break
Supt. W. H. Simmons announced all East Side district schools will reopen next Monday after a week long annual harvest vacation. Students have been off for the harvest period and will return to classes as schedules resume.
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East Side
W. H., Simmons
Petersen to Attend Oneida Stake Conference This Weekend
Mark E Petersen member of the council of twelve apostles will represent high church authorities at the Oneida stake quarterly conference this weekend. The first session for husbands and wives begins Saturday at 8 p.m. The public is invited and invitations go to several groups. General sessions Sunday are at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Bers
Mark ,E. Petersen
Council’ of Twelve Apostles of the Church" of Jesus Christ of Latter-day, Saints
Polio Cases Reported in Franklin County Hospital Treating Five Victims
The Franklin county chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports five polio cases in the county now in hospitals. Harvey Henderson in St Anthony hospital Pocatello improves slowly. Marsha Edgley in Elks home Boise improving. Mrs Leonard Lloyd in St Benedict's Ogden improving slowly. Leland Howell Clifton in St Benedict's Ogden improving. Craig Inglet Ogden improving in St Benedict's hospital. Chapter officials note loneliness and request mail and calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin ‘County
National Foundation For Infantile
Harvey’ ‘Henderson
St.’ Anthony’ Hopital
Pocatello
Marsha’ Edgley
Elks Home
Boise
Leonard ‘Lloyd
St. Benedict's Hospital
Ogden
Tagesi
Leland” Howell
Clifton
Benedict’s Hospital
Craig
Inglet
Halloween Dance At Weston Ward Recreation Hall
A Halloween dance will be held October 28 at the Weston ward recreation hall. The event is a hobos-themed dance with prizes for the best hoboes. A program will be followed by dancing starting at 8 p.m.
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Weston ‘Ward
Halloween Party Plans By Preston Jaycees
Preston junior chamber of commerce the Jaycees announce the annual Halloween party set for Friday October 31 at 7 p m. A costume parade begins the evening with first second and third prizes. A free full length movie follows the parade with Francis the Talking Mule and comedies. A downtown window painting contest for schools and churches is added with prizes. Details from Lyle Shipley Preston High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Air Force Officers To Meet Franklin Observers
Air Force officers will review the national air defense program and ground observer corps role at an open Franklin meeting led by First Lt. Lawrence O. Weaver and Second Lt. Kenneth B. Todd from the Boise air defense filter center. Attendees will practice calling in messages using field telephones and view a military film demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Observer Corps
Franklin
Lawrence O. Weaver
Kenneth B. Todd
Boise Air, Defense
Air Force
Ground Observer Corps
Robert H. Hadley
Martel Thomas
Swan Lake
Paul Adams
Calvin Kingsbury
Cleveland
Orson, Kofoed
J. H. Choules
Clifton
Wallace Olsen, Jr
Ben Porter
Central PTA Organized in Franklin County Meeting
The Central unit of the Franklin County Parent-Teacher Association held an organization meeting Monday with Mrs. Thomas O’Levy elected president presiding. An outline of duties for officers and chairmen and the year’s program were discussed along with the roster of officers: Levy president, Smedley first vice president, Taggart second vice president, Saxton secretary-treasurer, Roberts program chairman, Byington study group, Larson magazine, Palmer membership, Godfrey hospitality, Smith publicity, Kendrick school sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Parent-Teacher Association
Thomas O 'Levy
Levy
Sturton Smedley
Blanche Taggart
Dale Saxton
Dan Roberts
Leo" Byington
Gaylord Larson
Leo Palmer
Glen
Godfrey
Don Smith
Clarence Kendrick
Fairview Farm Bureau Elects New Leaders at Annual Meeting
Hyrum Johnson named chairman of the Fairview Farm Bureau at the Oct meeting held in the Fairview chapel. Glen Nelson elected first vice chairman and George Hyde second vice chairman. Nelson led the meeting with Marion Jensen as featured speaker and Harold Redford state director also spoke. Miss LaDawn Whittle and Miss Beverly Sharp sang. County officers present included Orval Benson Karl Ballif and Frank Gilbert with Mrs Ben Meek. Refreshments served by Associated Women to 75 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyrum
Johnson
Fairview Farm’ Bureau
Fairview
Glen
Nelson
George Hyde
Marion
Jensen
Harold Redford
LaDawn Whittle
Beverly. Sharp
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Arthur
King Packing Co
Nampa
ISC
Clair Westover
Fresh Eleven
Kansas City
West Side’ Pirates
Navy
Legion Conclave
West Side
Lyman Wanner
Garth Eames
Tural
Norris
Homer. Johnson Board Chairman
Woabana
Mark Petersen
Oneida Stake
Polio Society
Jaycees
Entertainment
Central
PTA
Fairview Farm
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