Turkish finance official studies American farm credit methods
Ferda Okar assistant director of the Turkish Agriculture Bank visited Preston to learn U S farm credit systems. He noted Turkey has 700 agriculture bank offices and 700 agriculture credit cooperatives, with many farmers owning land and farm sizes ranging 40 to 60 acres on average. He compared Turkish and American practices and observed Idaho’s farming resembles Turkey. his tour then continued to South Carolina, West Virginia, and Washington before returning home.
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Turkish Agriculture Bank
Preston
Ferda Okar
Agriculture Bank
Ankara
Turkey
United States
Farmers Home Administration
MR. Okar
America
Turey
Okdr
North
Cache Valley
Okar
Idaho
South Carolina
West Virginia
Washington
Ruins Uphold Book Conference Told by Milton R Hunter
Milton R. Hunter told Oneida Stake members that studies of South American ruins support the divinity of the Book of Mormon. He has visited 11 Mexico trips five Central America and three South America to study ruins. He compared ancient American civilization to Greece and Rome, noting evidence for the Book of Mormon. Various church leaders spoke at the stake conference including Jerry Wells and Clair Johnson. M/Sgt Kenas Akers will visit Preston Thursday at the selective service office then the Johnson Hotel.
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Oneida
Milton R. Hunter
Gordon B. Hinckley
Spokane
Ray Barrington
Riverdale
Hunter
Mexico
Central America
South America
Book of Mormon
Joseph Smith
America
Continents
Near East
Greece
Rome
Jerry D. Wells
Genealogical Committee of the Church
Clair W. Johnson
General Board of the Sunday School
Stake
Carl A. Mortenson
Willis R. Burton
Reed R. Hawkes
Dean Smith
Jack Moser
Asael Bell
Kenas Akers
U. S. Air Force
Preston
Selective Service Office
Johnson Hotel
Preston Krazy Daze Parade Boosts Harvest Prince Contest
Preston merchants plan a Krazy Daze promotion featuring a parade of participants in Krazy costumes and a harvest prince and princess contest with about 40 entrants. The Preston Jaycettes sponsor the prince and princess and two attendants, with prizes. Mayor and Mrs. Ross Plant of Richmond will serve as judges. A Moonlight sale runs 8 to 10 p.m. with deep discounts on socks, donuts, books, tuna, masks, and other bargains touted as among Preston’s best in 20 years.
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Preston
Preston Jaycettes
Prince
Rincess
Ross Plant
Richmond
District Forest sells Alpine Fir trees to the public
The District Forest office in the Frankie county courthouse invites individuals to purchase Alpine Fir trees cut from Canyon and Williams Creek areas. Trees range 3.5 to 8 feet and can be kept in good condition with proper care. Pickup times vary by day, and tags are issued to buyers.
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Roberts
District Reseer
Frankie County
Ton Radger
Cae Ne Pone
Awberry Canyon
Elitr Canyon
Painter Wins Best in Show At Idaho Sun Valley Art Show
The artist earned $175 for first place and $75 at the Idaho Association annual Sun Valley conference. Her painting was judged best in show and awarded top honors.
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Idaho Association
Hansen to Visit Preston During Idaho Tour
Rep. George Hansen of Idaho will visit Preston next week as part of a district tour. Richard Hendricks says Hansen will be in Preston on Thursday with details to be announced. The visit is expected between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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George. Hansen
Idaho
Preston
Richard Hendricks
Rep. Hansen
City Posts Filed As Candidates Seek Office
Cutler Hendricks and Larsen file for city posts with others seen vying. Mayor Cranney may also file as petitions circulate. council and mayoral deadlines set for 50 and 20 signatures respectively. Voter registration closes October 28 with city election slated for November 2.
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Cutler
Hendricks
Larsen
Grande Burton
Harold Pinson
Building permits rise in Preston area nine months in
Building permits in Preston for the first nine months total $136 100 with 177 permits issued. In the eastern area including Preston Pocatello American Falls Blackfoot Rees St Anthony Montpelier and surrounding unincorporated areas there were 1374 permits valued at $17 490 678, per Ted Steers of First Security Bank.
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Preston
Ted Steers
First Security Bank
Pocatlo
Ache Falls
Blackfoot
Rees St. Anthony
Montseler
American Falls
PTA Readies Halloween Carnival at Jefferson School
Next Friday the Central Jefferson PTA hosts a Halloween carnival at Jefferson School on October 29. Chairmen are Mrs Bud Thomas and Mrs Fred Coy. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds fund PTA projects.
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Central Jefferson Parent Teachers Association
Jefferson School
Bud Thomas
Fred Coy
PTA
Franklin County Wheat Queen Contest Announced
County Wheat Growers president Jean J Smith announces a Franklin County Wheat Queen contest as a precursor to the State Wheat Queen event Candidates aged 16 to 21 who are single and a wheat grower's child or spouse may enter Entries include a 250 word essay on wheat production promotion marketing or uses plus a full length photo and possibly a personal appearance at the Franklin County Wheat Growers annual meeting A county winner will receive a bond and be considered for the Southeastern Idaho District title with a chance at a 100 bond and a state level prize further details available from local agents or directors Riverdale Kenton Fredrickson Weston Evan Koller Weston Paul Thomas Preston
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Jean J. Smith
Franklin County Whe Growers Association
Franklin
W.hent Growers
Franklin County
Idaho
Paic
State
Ae Association
Jean. J
Riverdale
Kenton Fredrickson
Weston
Evan ‘Koller
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FHA
Don’ Gunderson
Webster Maughan
Jack Allred
Federal Land Bank Organization
Production Credit Association Organization
AIR Force
Kay'Fellows
Ats
Jackie Lynn
Watkinson
On Lal
Akh
George
Hansen
Dr&. Cutler
Queida
Mgchand Hendricks
Vicomt
Eldon Larseh
Lars
Ferns
Russell Cranney
Noah
Kings and Queen of the
Preston High School
Steve Sharp
Pat Hull
Benson Lewis
Wilma Thomas
Scott Doney
Adrene Olson
Clyne Long
Ae ‘Phensmane
Sharon’ Saxton
Fridaing
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