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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1951

Page

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Governor Len Jordan Calls Idaho Defense Bond Drive

The message urges public support for the defense bond drive led by Governor Len Jordan. It stresses time limits on individuals but long influence, urging citizens to buy Series E bonds to fund national defense and to involve employees and communities before the drive closes on February 27.

Pintegeo Graeae Len Biordan America Ilarheienthy Len Jordan Idaho

Franklin County Students Attend Idaho State College

Sixteen students from the Preston area join 1438 Idaho State College enrollees for the first semester. From Oxford: Dwight W. Jensen and Sheldon R. Nelson. Weston contributed one student, and Dayton two. Preston sends many majors including pharmacy, pre medical, chemistry, speech drama, education, political science, general studies, physics, and trade and industrial education.

Preston Idaho State ‘College Oxford Weston Dayton Dwight W. Jensen Sheldon R. Nelson Nile . Hansen Kenneth Nielsen Elvin —J. Cutler Boyd D.“Nash H. ‘Eugene Kenneth .H. Olsens Ronald D. Seamons

Mary Jane Handy Aids Speech Survey at State College

Mary Jane Handy reports on a three day speech survey conducted with Dr Jones at Utah State Agricultural College. The study tested 1007 students, finding 105 with speech defects including 13 stutterers and two cleft palates. A remedial program will be set up for parents and teachers. Miss Handy previously worked for North Dakota State Health Department in Rapid City.

Jane Handy Franklin Seraduate Ebl Jones Utah Agricultural -College Cotrecine North Tie Dakota

Brent Nash Engages in College Activities and Music

Brent Nash participates in college programs and public service efforts. He studies music as a major and contributes to campus life with choir and service activities, while aligning with ROS brigade duties and college organizations.

Brent Nash Secunciiman Perfoya SS Sats Nash Deli ta¢Phi Heuis Paentee Fcollége RO ‘Tc

Mrs Jennie Holt Wins Talent Show

Mrs Jennie Holt a Franklin county resident won the talent show with a reading from her poetry book. Joan Johnson took second with a piano piece Perpetual Motion. Other contestants included Jerry Mortenson Max Clute and guest soloist Mrs Elnora Palmer.

Jennnie Holt Franklin County Joan Johnson Jerry Mortenson Max Clute Elnora Palmer Verl“Bauman Billy Kershaw Dale“Winnandd Eon Dockstader Reading Nancy Winnvand Anita Nash Kae Ge Crabtree Buen

Oil Progress Week Proclaimed in Preston Franklin County

Mayor Rulon Dunn issued a proclamation calling attention to Oil Progress Week. The notice explains the oil and service station industries and their role in meeting civilian and military needs amid a strained production program. It notes local residents and businesses plan exhibits and activities to show industry efforts and economic impact.

Rulon* Dunn America United’ States

Birds and Game Dept Creates Refuge and Abolishes Three

Idaho fish and game department announces creation of a new bird refuge at the Beat River bridge on the Dayton Preston highway and west along the canal. The commission also abolishes Franklin county bird refuge No. 1 and refuge No. 3.

Idaho@ fish and game department Boise Dayton-Preston Cache Canal Brea Franklin ‘County Franklin County

West Side Pirates Triumph to Claim Fifth District Title

The West Side Pirates beat Bancroft 20 to 12 at home as Clair Austin and El Roy McDermott scored touchdowns and Westover added the extra point. The victory secures the South division championship in the fifth district class B, with a Spud Bowl rematch set at Idaho State College in Pocatello. A homecoming dance capped the evening with Queen Elaine Dalley and attendants among the festivities.

Steueee Zatternodes Mets zCowboyse Bancroft Eseotual Cowboys Pirates Arted Coring Helman Dollar Clair Austin Clair “Westover Roy McDermott Austin Elaine Dalley Ailein Mer Joyce Elainé Andérson Elroy, McDermott

Hog Pool Sale Reports Strong Prices at Franklin County

The Franklin County Live Stock Marketing Assn sold 217 hogs to Cudahy Packing Co North Salt Lake at the regular pool on a Wednesday last week. Average price 21.10 dollars per cwt, total weight 2,790 pounds and combined receipts 10,426.33 dollars. The next pool is planned for next Wednesday.

Sayers Franklin Packing Co North Salt ‘Lake

Missionary J Neff Boothe Honored With Farewell Testimonial

A farewell testimonial for J Neff Boothe longtime Preston High School English teacher and senior president of the 18th quorum of seventy will be held Sunday at 7 30 PM in the Preston First Ward chapel. Boothe leaves November 5 for the eastern states mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. The school board granted a leave of absence. he plans to return in September 1953.

Preston First Ward Boothe 18Th Quorum of Seventy Eastern States Church of Jesus, Christ Latter-day Saints Beetth Franklin Stake M “Iy A Préston Lions Club Craner

New livestock sale set to open in Franklin county pavilion

A new livestock sale opens this week at a Franklin county pavilion with expected strong turnout from buyers across the country. Stockmen are invited to consign cattle and dairy stock. sellers should receive market prices, and the pavilion promises weekly sales to help small operators avoid shipping to large markets.

Ies Eeason Fedeonie Dehedilea Meornorat Ben ‘Stanger Pocatello Ogden J Gale Uni Speen Franklin ‘County

Deer Season Opening Accident Near Cub River Church

On opening day a car driven by Mr Hodges hit a truckload of horses near half-mile south of the Cub River church. The auto skidded on the shoulder and rolled over. All occupants including the driver looked back to see if a deer was being chased.

Hodges

Man Unconscious After Canyon Horseback Fall

Dean Handy of Franklin remained unconscious at Preston hospital after a Monday evening horseback accident in Cub River Canyon. Handy and companion Birch Cornish were riding when the horse fell on him, pinning him and causing a head impact that is feared to have caused a brain concussion.

Dean Handy Franklin Preston Cub ‘River ‘Canyon Mr. Handy Birch Cornish Handy

They Always Debated Renewing The Preston Citizen

They and others debated whether to renew a subscription to The Preston Citizen as the low charge for another year was offered. Clift Barton of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute wrote with a personal check for $3 to advance one year, urging continued readership.

Preston Citizen Clift Barton Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, N.Y W. K. Barton Preston

Navy Supply School Graduate Ke <unreadable>

Ens Carroll Whitney completed instruction at the Naval Supply Corps School Bayonne New Jersey after attending the University of California Berkeley. He received his commission in the supply corps U S Navy in June 1951.

Naval Orpseschool Bayonne Kei E. “Whitney Isupply ‘Corps Sonsor M.er Whitney Weston University of California, Berkeley

Misuse of firearms warned as severe penalties urged

The sheriff warned that misuse of firearms is a serious offense with penalties to the full extent of the law. He noted fatal accidents could bring involuntary manslaughter charges and urged gun owners to handle carefully and watch where they shoot.

Mrs Milo Hobbs Recovering After Auto Crash

Mrs Milo Hobbs is improving at Memorial hospital Preston after a Sunday head on collision on highway 91 near Preston. She sustained a broken kneecap a cracked collarbone a severe forehead cut and bruises and was unconscious for a time. Her husband Milo Hobbs proprietor of Milo's Drive in Market was driving. Glen Bright and Sprunt were in vehicle as the train distracted the driver the car wandered toward the left side of the highway.

Milo Hobbs Preston Memorial Hospital Whitney Hobbs Milo Salts Lake Glen “Bright Mr. Sprunt

Holstein Ends Official Test for Henry Drury Cow

Bonnie Korndyke Prospect Fay, a Holstein-Friesian cow owned by Henry Drury and Sons of Preston, completed a 365 day production test. The cow yielded 2 pounds of butterfat and 15 849 pounds of milk, milking twice daily. The testing period began when she was 11 years and three months old and was supervised by the University of Idaho in cooperation with the Holstein-Friesian Association of America.

Bonnie, Korndyke Prospect Fay Henry Drury.& Sons Preston Times Daily University of Idaho Holstein-Friesian Association of America

Neeley Dies at 67 in Preston Utah Home

Ira L Neeley longtime resident of Preston died at home at age 67 after a mission service. Survived by Myrtle Greaves Neeley his wife four children and many relatives. Services scheduled for 1 p m Monday at the Oneida stake house with burial in Preston Cemetery under Webb Mortuary direction.

Ira L “Neeley Rash Lis Neeleyes Pele Preston Thatcher Ater San St cyHer Bor Riverdaléy Greaves Logan’ “Temple Ae Central Grace LDS Highdories Myrtle Greaves Neeley Ariel Letha Harris Ronia Winger Bremerton Wash Loria Rubew Chicago L. A. Neeley Orville Neeley Riverdale Milton Neeley Ogden Clarence Neeley Cornisi Loria Neeley Malin Ore Hergheleeley Cedar City U Uti Lowell Eeley Myrtle N. Wright Oneida Will Andes

Public survey on Preston hospital needs shows strong support

A local census on Preston hospital facilities reveals overwhelming favor for a new hospital. Respondents include 163 yes 113 no to building two new adequate hospitals and 47 255 yes to current services being well equipped.

Ana Boe Sahil Praia Metea Franklin County Preston Earber Hospital New, Hospital Andy Pany General” ‘Hospital Iestionatre

Beet harvest promising this year in Franklin County

Beets are in good position as harvest proceeds rapidly despite rain slowdowns. Officials expect unusually high tonnage and sugar content, with tops usable for livestock feed. US Agriculture notes high feed demand and analyses show beet byproducts rival or exceed Western feed values per acre.

Franklin “County Cai U. S. Department of Agriculture Agriculture Specialists

Farm Bureau Bay City Meeting Set for Franklin County

The Franklin County Farm Bureau plans its annual meeting at the Franklin County courthouse on October 25 at 8 o clock. Speakers include John Es state executive secretary and George Yates head of the Idaho Farm Insurance Co. A question and answer period will follow their talks. Special musical numbers and entertainment are to be included.

Franklin Frank Gilbert John Es George’ Yates Ydaho Farm ‘Insurance ‘Co

P S Services Chief Calls on Firms Here

Murray Jensen head of the services branch of the district office of price stabilization visits firms in eastern Idaho beginning Oct 15 for two weeks. He toured Preston McCamnbhon Arimo Downey Malad and Swan Lake to aid businesses selling services in meeting ceiling price regulation 34.

Eastern Idaho Murray Jensen District Office of Jensen Preston McCambhon Arimo Downey Malad Swan Lake

Enrollment study shows Idaho State students by faith

About half of Idaho State College’s 71,397 students this semester report religious affiliation. The registrar’s religious census lists 12,19 with preferred faiths including Latter Day Saints as the largest group, Methodists second, Catholics third, with many denominations represented and small counts for several churches.

Idaho State College Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‘days Saints Regis‘trar T.S. G Lutherain Fuia Syd Atest Gother Church of Christ Brothers

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Jennie Holt Ben Pai J. Neff Boothe New Missionary J Neff ‘Boothe Preston Tae Siefe- Boothe Ens Whitey Navy Henry Drury Holstein Bay Tee Farm! Bureau P.S L Sc
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