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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1956

Page

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Valley Forge to Host Fourth National Boy Scout Jamboree

The Valley Forge Park Commission will host the fourth national jamboree July 12 to 18 inviting Boy Scouts of America. Past jamborees drew tens of thousands with railroads offering special rates and about 37,500 travelers expected on 100 trains.

Potomac Washington, D. C In Valley Forge Irvine Ranch California Cache Valley Council Boy, Scouts of America Sela Lamar Franklin Counties H. B Frunsaker Boreged Valley Piowman LaWiston Arahycas Vern ‘Cook Logans Uthe Lionel * Danielson Smithfield Booth Logan Henry Cooper Vean Postman Ezra Cragan

Dean Huntington Dies Suddenly

Dean Huntington, 35, brother of Bill Huntington, died yesterday of a heart attack just before noon. He formerly resided in Preston and was a former resident of Preston Cleaners operators. He died in Salt Lake City several hours later. His wife Nadine Cole Huntington of Preston survives along with their three daughters.

Dean Huntington Bill Preston Cleaners Preston Salt Lake Nadine Cole‘ of _ Prestorf

Salt Lake City Names Mrs Pearl Williams Mrs Nalley and Mrs West

Three women of Salt Lake City are identified in the fragment as Mrs Pearl Williams, Mrs Charles Nalley and Mrs Opal West. The OCR text shows names linked to local social or community notices without additional context.

Salt ‘Lake City Pearl Willams Charles Nalley Opal West

Candidates to speak in Preston on Idaho Senate race

Idaho United States Senate candidates Herman Welker and Frank Church schedule appearances in Preston. Welker will speak at the courthouse next Thursday November 1 at 8 PM to discuss campaign issues and state concerns. Church plans a Preston talk tonight and has three TV addresses on KSL Salt Lake City October 28 November 4 and 5.

United Idaho Herman Welker Frank Church Preston Herman + Welker Frank Church Glen Taylor Welker Taylor the Citizen KSL Salt Lake City

West Motor Co to Show De Soto 1957 Firesweep

West Motor Co announces a De Soto display next Tuesday at 250 North State St. Phil West invites the public to see the Firesweep model with new suspension, engine, and air conditioning. The 1957 line features Firesweep, Fireflite, and Fire Dome with horsepower up to 270, plus styling aligned to the Forward Look. Also previewing the new 1957 Plymouth with lower height and longer wheelbase.

de Soto West ‘Motor Co North State St Phil West de Soto-Plymouth Automotive Indus L. Irving. Woolson West- ‘Motor Co Plymouth J. i Mansfield

Preston Junior High Plans Halloween Dance

Students at Preston Junior High announced an autumn event, a Halloween dance scheduled for October 31 at 5:30 p.m. in the Nielsen gymnasium. The event includes an assembly in the morning at 10 o'clock, presented by eighth grade students and others to be selected by the committee.

Preston Janior High

Central School Halloween Parade Returns For Pupils

Students at Central School anticipate an annual Halloween parade on Wednesday at the school grounds. Mothers and fathers are invited to attend and march with their children along the district street route as ghosts witches and goblins light up the event.

Central’ School

Halloween Carnival at Jefferson School to Welcome Pupils

The PTA sponsors a Halloween carnival at Jefferson School on Wednesday October 31 for all children up to sixth grade and their parents. The Preston Junior Chamber parade starts at 6 PM followed by games such as a fish pond and a salar ath. Refreshments include hot dogs barbeque and soda water. Prizes for best costumes will be awarded.

Jefferson PTA Jefferson School Preston. Junior Chamber of Jonal Inv

Fire Devastates Edwards Floral Early Sunday Morning

A fire at Edwards Floral on the east edge of Preston near Highway 91 badly damaged the front office and interior goods after an overheated smoke stack caused a mechanical failure. Fourteen fire units battled the blaze for over two hours before it was brought under control. the business will be rebuilt and owners commend the fire department.

Seryate Edwards Floral Preston Highway 91 Ihi Nakata Edwards Avas

Ford sets 1957 Bonneville record run for dealers

Preston Ford dealer G W McCune announces a 1957 Ford durance run on the Bonneville Salt Flats. The car traveled over 50,000 miles at speeds above 108 mph, amassing 458 national and international marks in 19 days, aiming to prove durability and performance.

Ford Bonneville Utah Salt Flats G. W. McCune Towner McCune Motor Co Preston McCune America Durance Danny Eames Bonneville - Salt-Flaty

Holstein record set by Henry Drury Herd in Fairview

Holstein cow from Henry Drury herd in Fairview, listed by Brattleboro Vermont association, produced 14 965 pounds of milk and 505 pounds of butterfat in two years under University of Idaho supervision. The national Holstein Herd Improvement Registry tracks individual lactation and lifetime production across participating herds in 48 states. Registered Holstein breeders use HIR data to guide selection of cows and bloodlines for improved dairy herds.

Association of America Brattleboro Henry Drury Fairien Bosch Druty Lane Henry Drury Fairview University.of Idaho

Franklin County Fish and Game Group schedules nominations

The Franklin County Fish and Game Association will hold a nominating meeting for officers of districts one, four, five and six on Wednesday November 7 at 7 p.m. in the county courthouse. Everyone is invited to attend.

Franklin County Fish. and. Game “Assn At & P

Clayton L Allen Is New Official at Franklin Plant

Clayton L Allen named field department superintendent of the Franklin Plant of the California Packing Corp. due to expanded acreage and duties. Allen, a six year employee, previously assistant field superintendent at the Ogden plant and a veteran jet pilot in WWII and Korea, will relocate with his wife and two children to Preston.

Barta Blamires Franklin California Packing Corp Clayton L.alier Leo Butters Butters Calpak Allen Ogden Sanien CIA State” Agricultural College Jas A Anirs Wellsville Utah Childre Preston

De Soto dealer optimistic on new 1957 models

Philip West, a De Soto Plymouth dealer in Salt Lake City, returned from the Oct 22 sneak preview of the 1957 De Soto cars. About 250 dealers, press and dignitaries attended a luncheon and showroom viewing at Freed Motor Co. Intermountain area officials discussed plans to boost sales and merchandising with a major advertising budget backing the new line.

Philip “West West Motor Company Jocal “de Soto-Plymouth Salt ‘Lake ‘City Hotel Utah Newlines Freed Motor » Company Intermountain de Soto Plymouth Salt’ ‘Lake City Mir. Levest Beard Charles ‘C Ford Frame San Francisco DeSoto George Gartung Sentiaudd

Stake Conference Plans With Visiting Authority Named

Franklin stake plans a conference this Sunday at the stakehouse with Bruce R. McConkie of the First Council of Seventy named as visiting authority. General sessions begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with a Saturday evening readers meeting at 6:30 and a stake choir performing during the morning and afternoon sessions.

Franklin ” Stake Bruce McConkie The Franklin Word “Choir

Night School Event Planned by Local P TA Group

Central school P TA backs annual back up night at 8 pm. Two musical numbers are planned. Nurse Mrs Scott Dunlop will discuss a bulletin to parents. Attendees will move to rooms to discuss student problems with teachers.

Biase Scott. Dunlop

Central School P TA Meets After September Prep

Central School P TA holds a September meeting in the school Thursday at 4 15 p m. Leona Chatterton introduces sponsor and mothers room, violin solo by Merrill, piano by Brandge Oliver, and Carol Price speaks on membership. Roma Hymns on the magazine drive precede discussion and cookies served.

Brandge

County Men Released From U S Army Navy

Several county men are reported released from military service this week. Ray Martel Almond of Preston was discharged Sept. 28 from the Army and earned the Marksman and Army Occupation medals. Ralph Bailey Cutton of Preston left Sept. 26 with the second class gunner 30-0MG and Good Conduct medals. Weldon Martin Egbert, also of Preston, was released Aug. 22 and received the Good Conduct Medal. Paul Vance Fennesbeck of Franklin was discharged from the Navy Aug. 31 and earned the Korean Service and United Nations Service Medals plus the National Defense Service Medal. Dwight D. Jensen of Oxford entered the Army as a lieutenant in September. Lyman George Wanner of Preston enlisted in the Navy in September. Witford Bishop Meels and Darrell Cluely Greaves of Preston were inducted into the Army in October 1944.

U.S. .Army Navy Army Faye’ Houk Franklin Ray Martel Almond Preston Paul Vance Fennesbeck National ‘ Defense United Nations’ Service Dwight D Jensen Oxford Atieutenaat Lyman George” Wanner

Preston community Farm Bureau to discuss property tax

The annual Preston community Farm Bureau meeting opens next Monday at 8 in the courthouse basement. Oscar Johnson, tax study committee chairman, will speak on who pays the property tax and the issue will be a topic for the Iowa legislature.

Preston

Signs posted to aid hunting season in Franklin County

The territorial game association partners with landowners to post signs near private property. Signs cost five cents each and are available at local stores including The Citizen in Idaho, Billards Handy in Franklin, Archie Lott's in Weston, Thomias Mercantile in Swan Lake, and a Clifton store. Officers urge hunters to use caution and landowners to cooperate for cordial relations.

Franklin Jonly Idaho Billards Handy Archie

Dodge Plymouth Partners Invite Public To View 1957 Models

The firm invites all to see the new 1957 Dodge and Plymouth models on display at Showroom 29 West Oneida Street. Eugene Howe and Ezra Martin, partners, tout lower, longer and wider designs with smoother quiet performance and a redesigned frame. The display begins next Tuesday morning as part of a public unveiling. the partnership emphasizes advanced materials and styling with a lower center of gravity.

Dodge Dee Patterson Hone Martin Plymouth Dodge-Plymouth - Partners

Examination of Five Mile watershed by federal and state agencies

A Tuesday and Wednesday field examination of the Five Mile watershed near Cache Valley involved technical specialists from federal and state agencies. The report, led by A N Everts of the SCS watershed staff, will be reviewed by the governor and conservationists. if approved, federal assistance will fund watershed protection and prevention planning.

ngoVernor Brn SCS U.S Forest Service Cyvill Walt

Preston Indians Tie Malad In Thrilling Friday Gridiron

The Preston Indians and Malad Dragons battled to an 18 to 13 tie in a tense afternoon game. Talbot of Malad scored on a 45 yard run after a pass, then Meek for Preston tied it late with a one yard TD after a drive from the Indians.

Preston Aindians Malad Dragons Talbot Ela Aitte Scholes Leon Edwards Bill Scholes Allion Steven Meek Ainth

Preston Rifle Club Announces Annual Turkey Shoot

The Preston Rifle Club will conduct its annual turkey shoot on Sunday November 4 at the Doh Whittle range. Officials say it is a good chance to compete ahead of the second deer hunt.

Preston Deer Hunt Rifle Club

Horatio Gregory Named State Dairy Club Winner

Horatio Gregory has been chosen as one of Idaho's two 4-H dairy achievement winners and will attend the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. The Pres ton High School senior has eight years of 4-H dairy work, chaired Willows club camp, shown at Franklin County Fair, and owns two registered Holsteins with a yearly butterfat of 480 pounds.

Horatio Gregory Idaho Ainners Moscow Preston High School Mapleton Franklin Franklin ‘County Franklin County Univer‘sity Ale Pine Willows Stat Fazen Ane Mallomai Don Citesgo

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