Make It With Wool District Contest Planned Here
About 50 contestants have submitted applications for the Make It With Wool district contest to be held at the Preston Elks lodge Saturday at 2 p.m. The event advances winners to the 15th annual national wool sewing contest with top prizes including an all-expenses trip to California and Hawaii. Sponsors include Franklin County Wool Growers, the district auxiliary, and the Franklin County home demonstration council led by Mrs. Ellen Roberts and Lucretia Maughan.
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Idaho
Preston
Franklin County Wool Growers
Franklin County Home, Demonstration Council
Ellen Roberts
Lucretia Maughan
Extension Home
Elks” Lodge
Franklin County
Idaho Dairy Judging Team Earns National Honors
A group from Idaho including Bob Hull Miles Geddes Rex Condie and B J Bodily with instructor William Craner prepared for the Eastern Judging Competition in Waterloo Iowa where 26 states competed. The team earned silver and bronze awards in dairy judging and gold and silver in livestock judging at Kansas City with further visits to colleges and historical sites.
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Robert Hull
Miles Geddes
Rex Condie
bin J. Bodily
William Craner
Waterloo
Iowa
National Dairy Congress
United States
Bob Hull
Idaho
Rex
Miles
Bob
Kansas City
B. J. Bodily
Bill J
Florence
Neb
Nauvoo
Carthage
Ill
Liberty Jail
Liberty
Independence
University of, Wyoming
Laramie
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Iowa State University
Ames
University of Missouri
Columbia
Colorado State University
Fort “Collins
Gerald Nuffer
Darwin Rawlings Herd Classified For Type
The Holstein breed official type classification, led by Roger P. Denney of Frederick Maryland, rates Darwin Rawlings Preston herd six animals with two very good and four good results. The program, active since 1929, compares living animals to the theoretical ideal Holstein. It offers reference material for breeders nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger P. Denney
Frederick,Md
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Darwin
Rawlings
Preston
Police Warning on Bonfires in Preston City
Preston police report multiple complaints about bonfire smoke within the city and note highway department concerns over fires on oiled roads. An ordinance forbids burning trash or combustibles in streets alleys or vacant lots without a fire chief issued permit and safeguards.
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Preston
State Highway Department
Fire
Local Businessman Wins Bowling Regionals
Arnold Sant Preston won the local tournament at Pop n Pin Lanes earning a BPAA regional berth in Malad. Sant placed fifth of 22 and advances toward Salmon then Miami Fla for the all star event with two Malad finalists advancing to state.
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Arnold
Sant
Preston
Miami
Fla
Annual Turkey Days Planned Next Month
The Preston Chamber of Commerce merchants committee began plans for the annual Turkey Day promotion to be held next month on the 17th and 18th. Local merchants will start ticket giveaways next Monday, with one ticket per dollar up to a maximum of 50 tickets. On the 17th and 18th, 50 turkeys will be given away, 25 each day.
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Merchants” Committee
The
Preston Chamber of * Commerce
California
Orange Grove
MGM
Traffic Violations Keep Police Busy on Weekend
Police investigated multiple crashes and traffic violations over the weekend. A 1957 model car driven by Robert D. Lison of Preston collided with Lawrence King of Ovid due to inattention, no citations issued. Five tickets were issued to drivers under 20, including Verl Gleed 16, Edward Troseth 20, Clyde Checketts 19, Terry Morrison 17, and Raymond Curley 19. Another incident near the bowling alley caused about $250 damage with a citation issued. A separate collision on the Fairview Weston road involved Barbara Green 16 and Wayne A. Cutler 17. no citations were given.
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of State
Oneida
Robert D. Lison
Preston
Lawrence
King of
Larson
King
Blaine’ Taylor
iSaturday- Raymond
Curley
Banida
Blaine Taylor
Robert C
Pete" Ward
Ward
Verl Gleed
Edward W. Troseth
Clyde
Checketts
Terry J. “Morrison
Raymond, Curley
Fairview
Weston Road
Barbara Green
Weston
Wayne “A. Cutler
15 Acre Exemption For Wheat Production Ends
The 15 acre marketing quota exemption for wheat production is no longer in effect. 1962 rules set the exemption as the smaller of 13.5 acres or the farm’s highest harvest in 1959 1960 or 1961. If harvested wheat stays within the allotment the farm may market without penalty. exceeding the allotment or exemption triggers a penalty on the excess.
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A .G. Condie
Franklin County Agricultural “Stabilization and Conservation
Ascs -Office
Conde
Family Mourns Pet Dog Hit by Car in City
A reader recalls a family tragedy as their dog was struck and left dying in a street. The letter discusses urban California life, road danger, and sympathy for the pet’s owners, noting limits of police coverage and the sorrow of losing a beloved animal.
Boy and Girl Staters Report at Meeting
Barbara Keller and Janet Tomasi along with Owen Cherrington and Ronald Ward reported on their trips to Girls State and Boys State at Boise in June. Delegates thanked the American Legion and Auxiliary at a meeting October 12 in the Legion hall. The event included a chili supper, fall decorations, and was led by Ned Hutchins and Betty Corbett.
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Barbara
Keller
Janet
Tomasi
Owen Cherrington
Ronald Ward
Boise
American ‘Legion
Legion
Ned Hutchins
Betty Corbett
Halloween Safety Urged For Better Fan
Halloween is nearly here and Bob Acock of Acock Insurance Agency urged parents to plan a safe and happy Halloween. Farmers Insurance Safety Foundation officials offered tips: wear light colors or reflective material, adults accompany children, masks should not obstruct vision, carry flashlights, costumes and decorations fireproof, proper costume fit to avoid tripping, indoors remove tempting objects, and parents are responsible for proper conduct.
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Bob Acock
Acock Insurance Agency
Acock
Farmers Insurance Group Safety Foundation
Burro Shot by Hunters on Local Farm
Local farmer Bertus Warner reports hunters on his property Saturday morning fired at what they mistook for a deer and shot his burro. The animal, grazing in a stubble patch, was found after the shooter drove away. Warner believes he knows who fired the shot.
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Bertus Wanner
Public Here Thursday Farm Bureau Meeting Invited
Farm Bureau officials urge local farmers and residents to attend a meeting Thursday evening in the courthouse basement. Dr Kenneth Hood, noted speaker and assistant secretary of the American Farm Bureau, will discuss objectives of the commodity and marketing program and other farming community issues.
Central School PTA Sets Back to School Night
The Central School PTA hosts its annual Back to School night on Monday October 30 at p m All parents of Central School students are invited to meet the teachers view student work and become acquainted with their children’s progress The PTA urges attendance to view the students’ prepared work.
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PTA of
Central School
PTA
Franklin County 4-H Leaders Receive 80 Years of Service Awards
Franklin County 4-H leaders were honored at the Harvest banquet for completing 80 years of voluntary leadership. Awards from the federal extension service and University of Idaho recognized 5 10 15 20 and 25 year milestones.
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Franklin County
Federal Extension Service
University of Idaho
Owen N.gibson
Franklin
Preston Cham
Oneida
Stakehouse
Naomi Perkins
Preston
Bear Lake
Millen Mendenhall
Thatcher
Old
Preston Indians Triumph Over Jerome in Narrow Victory
Preston High improved to seven wins and one tie after a 18-6 win at Jerome. Delbert Rawlings opened scoring on a 60 yard punt return in the first quarter, with Dennis Kendall connecting on passes to Mike Kunz and Rawlings for additional scores as Jerome managed a lone TD and failed extra points. Preston now prep for a Friday road game at Marsh Malley. a win could seal the district championship barring a later upset.
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Jerome
Preston High’ Indians
Delbert Rawlings
Preston
Ling
Mike Kunz
Dennis
Kendall
Rawlings
Preston High
Marsh Malley
Indians
A.strong
Burley
Bn’ Nav
Farm Bureau to Hold Election in Preston Ward Chapel
Preston Third Ward Farm Bureau meeting set for Monday October 30 at 8 p.m. in the chapel. Program includes year’s report a 25 minute film Facts About Fallouts and Protection a talk by a state representative and election of officers for next year including community committee director and county women’s chairman Refreshments and a door prize for each Farm Bureau couple present Also notes Mr and Mrs Howard Hall and son Rolan spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Soda Springs on business.
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Banida
Preston
Winder -Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Farm’ Bureau
Howard Hall
Rolan
Soda Springs
Mink Creek Home Damaged By Sunday Fire
A five room home at Mink Creek near the Golden Spike farm was badly damaged by a fire discovered about 8 am Sunday by Mrs Dean Fletcher. The attic origin near the kitchen started the blaze. Neighbors helped save most furniture. Damage estimated at 5000 dollars with partial insurance. The house was owned by Frank Motor Co of Tremonton Utah while the Fletchers lived there to care for cattle.
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Mink Creek
Preston
Golden Spike Farm
Dean
Fletcher
Frank Motor, Co
Tremonton
Utah
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