Enumerators Named for Franklin County 1954 Farm Census
The 1954 census of agriculture for Franklin County announced seven enumerators led by Herman D. Salvesen. They will canvass farms, interview operators, and record details on farming operations, facilities, and equipment over three to four weeks. Training occurred at Downey for four days. The census, conducted every five years since 1840, aims to provide nationwide farm data while protecting individual confidentiality by federal law.
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Emma McClun
Forsgren
Irene B. Schwartz
Hyrum J. Ward
Merlin J. Larsen
Catherine W. Jensen
Franklin County
Herman D. Salvesen
Downey
United States
Steewass
County Bands To March Saturday At AC Homecoming
The Preston High and West Side High bands join 42 Utah Idaho Wyoming Nevada groups in Utah State Agricultural College homecoming parade at 9 30 a m. with 2600 musicians. Floats from downtown merchants and USAC groups, then the Aggies vs Brigham Young football game at 1 30 p m followed by a dance with Tony Pastor and his orchestra.
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Preston
West Side High
Utah State Agricultural College
Mammoth
Aggie
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Nevada
USAC
Utah State
Aggies
Brigham “Young University
Union Ballroom
Tony Pastor
New 1955 Chevrolets Unveiled at Cranney Chevrolet Co
Local dealer Cranney Chevrolet on South State Street unveiled the 1955 Chevrolet line calling it the most advanced in the maker’s history. Public displays run Friday and Saturday with a complete restyling, mechanical advances, and a new V eight option alongside six cylinder models.
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R G. Cranney
Chevrolet
Cranney Chevrolet_ Co
South State St
Chevrolet, Motor Division
Idaho outlook from Dworshak visits Franklin County
Senator Henry Dworshak expressed optimism after touring Franklin County. He reported broad support for peace and stable economy without wartime stimulus, noting farmers favor Ezra Benson's flexible price support. He criticized Truman-era policies and said Congress will adjust next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dworshak
Franklin’ County
Idaho
Ezra T. Benson
Department of’ Agriculture
Dworshak
Congress
Welfare House Dedication for Oneida and Franklin Stakes
The welfare house at 50 West First South will be dedicated Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Marion D. Hanks, assistant to the Council of Twelve, will speak. About 4,000 hours were spent on the construction, with a total cost of 16,000 dollars.
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Oneida
Franklin
First South
Marion D. Hanks
Council of Twelve
William Whitaker To Speak in Preston
The Franklin County Democratic Party invites the public to a potluck in the basement of the county courthouse tomorrow evening at 8. William P. Whitaker, the party’s congressional candidate for this district, will be the speaker.
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Franklin County
Democratic Party
William P. Whitaker
Studebaker Shows New 1955 Models At Palmer Co
The first new Studebaker line for 1955 is on display at Palmer Motor Implement Co. in Preston. The cars are promoted as higher powered and lower priced with prices $37 to $287 below 1954 models. Dean and Leo Palmer invite the public to view the showroom once.
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Preston
Studebaker
Tas
Palmer Motor Implement Co
Dean
Leo Palmer
Legion Post 34 Launches Membership Drive at Franklin Café
American Legion Post No. 34 begins its membership campaign during a dinner meeting at the Franklin Café. Melvin G. Meadows, sixth district commander, attended to install officers and kick off the drive. New officers include Commander Farrell W. Hyde and first vice Keith Nielson with other roles filled by Don R. Hymas Howard Johnson Norman Steele William J. Auger Harold Winn and Lewis D. Webb.
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American
Legion
Franklin
Melvin G. Meadows
Sixth ‘District
American Falls
The
Legion Post
Farrell W. Hyde
Keith Nielson
Don R. Hymas
Howard Johnson
Norman Steele
William J. Auger
Harold Winn
Lewis D. Webb
Band Instruments Needed by Students at Preston High
Preston High School instrumental music director John Manning appeals for usable band instruments from homeowners. He notes many beginners can’t afford new gear and invites donors to arrange appraisals to sell instruments and connect buyers and sellers, aiding students and recycling unused equipment.
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John Manning
Preston High School
Mr. Manning
Manning
Windup on Special Cook Book Offer for Subscribers
The Citizen launches final push to include The Modern Family Cook Book with new and renewed subscriptions. Book valued at 7.95 is offered for 3.00, with 640 pages of tested recipes and a novel menu planner, while supplies last.
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Thas
Sahat Town
Oneida Stake Basketball Under Way for 1954-55 Season
The Oneida stake announces the 1954-55 basketball season for boys ages 14 to 28. Ward games run November and December with a January stake tournament. Meetings are the third Wednesday monthly. Each team must provide a timekeeper ref and scorekeeper and arrange its own games.
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Oneida
Stake
Vaughn Greaves
Vilarr Ransom
Clifton
Third Ward
Dayton
Banida
Glendale
Treasureton
Fourth Ward
Winder
Riverdale
Glencoe
Armistice Day Declared a Local Holiday by Chamber
The Preston Chamber of Commerce announces Friday November 11 Armistice Day will be a holiday here. Merchants committee and American Legion met to designate the date as a holiday aligning with national Veterans Day proclaimed by President Eisenhower and Governor Jordan.
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Preston Chamber of Commerce
Merchants’ Committee of the
American Legion
Legion
Hisenhower
Jordan
Future Homemakers Plan Special Week in Idaho
Idaho Future Homemakers week runs Oct 31 to Nov 6 with Preston High School FHA attending the Franklin stake conference. Myrna Sparrow and Katherine Norton chair the day’s events as table decorations and school cafe planning proceed with Kerma Hodges Norma Smith and Gale Gregerson guiding Monday activities.
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Idaho
National Homemakers of
Carma Schow
Ann Golightly
Lynne Bodily
Ar Jene ‘Poole
Margaret Chadwick
del Rae Dixon
Thane Weaver
Sharon Steele
Jean Gassman
Sonia Day
Pocatello
Three Franklin County Youths to Enter Armed Forces
Three Franklin County youths will depart on November 3 for induction into the armed forces and a Grace youth will take a physical examination. Ralph J. Coburn Kendrick Morrison Milton Bodily route 1 and Delbert Wayne Hubbard are named in the forthcoming induction notice.
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Franklin _county
Grace
Ralph J. Coburn
Eens Kendrick
O. Morrison
Milton
J. Bodily
Delbert Wayne
Hubbard
Simmons Joins AC Organization at Utah State College
William D Simmons of Preston becomes a charter member of the American Society of Tool Engineers at Utah State Agricultural College the second school in the United States to organize such a chapter Prof Frederick Peator outlines the society’s goal. Installation ceremonies were held by national members. Simmons, son of W H Simmons East Side School District superintendent, is a sophomore at the college.
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William
D. ‘Simmons
Preston
American Society of Tool Engineers
Utah State Agricultural College
United States
Frederick Preator
Simmons
H. Simmons
Eastside
Utah State
Franklin Stake Plans Conference
Franklin stake schedules its quarterly conference with a Saturday 6 30 p m opening session by Marion D Hanks of the first council of seventies from Salt Lake City. A priesthood leadership meeting is first, then an 8 p m session by invitation. Sunday sessions start at 10 a m and 2 p m with the Mutual Improvement association hosting an 8 o clock evening meeting.
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Franklin Stake
Marion D. Hanks
Council of Seventies
Salt Lake City
Mutual Improvement Association
Harwood Leads SCS Office In Preston Idaho
Jack O. Harwood, formerly of Ogden, has joined the soil conservation service in Preston to replace Ira Clark. Harwood has served in SCS offices at Moscow and other Idaho towns. He and his wife Thecla and children Katharine, David, and Daniel reside at 350 West Oneida.
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Jack O. Harwood
Ogden
Preston
Ira Clark
Soil Conservation Service Office
SCS
Moscow
Shoshone
Orofino
Coeur d’Alene
Thecla
Katherine
David
Daniel
West Oneida
Clark
Pocatello
Idaho
Prestton
Democratic Rally Planned Saturday by Franklin County Party
The Franklin county Democratic party sponsors a street rally Saturday inviting the public to meet candidates. The event gathers leaders and residents along State Streets to engage with the party.
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Democratic Rally
Franklin County
Democratic ‘Party
Land Party
Anyite
Era Frond
Ieee Sena Oneida
Dayton Girls Join USAC Marching Band for Turkey Day Show
Frances Atkinson and Yvonne Archibald of Dayton are members of the USAC marching band directed by John Philip Dalby. They performed at Aggie stadium football games and will entertain at the annual turkey day clash in the University of Utah stadium after a trip to Missoula Montana earlier this month. Atkinson, a freshman elementary education major, and Archibald, a junior in speech, are daughters of local Dayton families.
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Frances Atkinson
Yvonne Archibald
Dayton
USAC
Aggie
John Philip Dalby
University of Utah Stadium
Missoula
Mont
Miss Atkinson
Earl J. Atkinson
Archibald
LeRoy ‘Archibald
Preston Girls Again Win Make It With Wool Contest
Winners were selected at the Elks lodge in Preston for the eastern Idaho Make It Yourself With Wool contest. Junior winner was Beverly Hammer of Idaho Falls with Winifr K. Little of Driggs as alternate. senior winner Patricia Maughan Jeppson of Preston with Sharon Nuffer of Preston as alternate. Event sponsored by Franklin county 4-H club council with local arrangements by Mrs Lucretia Maughan and committee members.
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Idaho
Elks Lodge
Preston
Beverly -Hammer
Idaho Falls
Winifr K
Little
Driggs
Patricia Maughan
Jeppson
Sharon Nuffer
Franklin County
Preston. Ellis
Wilma Shryack
Extension Home
Pocatello
Alice Dunn
Extension
Mar-jorie Peterson
Idaho Power and Light Co
Franken County
4-H Club
New 130000 Hospital Addition Dedicated in Franklin County
The Franklin county hospital added a $130000 facility in a ceremony led by U S Senator Henry C Dworshak. County officials swore in the new hospital board as construction plans and the hospital’s history were reviewed. The dedication featured a prayer, songs, and remarks on community support and federal funding for health services.
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Dworshak
Franklin’ “County Hospital
U.S
Henry C. Dworshak
Franklin County
C L. Swenson
William E.crane
Coy Manning
Wade Christensen
Shirley M. Palmer
Oneida
Jay-Cettes
Leo R. Hawkes
Jayette
Hospital
Henry R. Rawlings
Franklin Stake
Rawlings
Allen R. Cutler
Eugene Worley
S. S. Evans
Harley Greaves
George Burigi
John
A ‘Hatoed
Aes
Recorder County
Gorish
The
Artistes
Gt- Incorporation
O. R. Cutler
EL. A. Crockett
America
Keith Gibson Wins Idaho State 4-H Electrifications Contest
Keith Gibson son of Mr and Mrs Owen Gibson of Preston won Idaho state in the Westinghouse 4 H electrifications contest earning an all expense trip to the National 4 H Club congress in Chicago from Nov 28 to Dec 3 The University of Idaho announced the honor noting his seven years in 4 H club work and leadership of a forestry club He also excelled in forestry identification at the Blackfoot fair and earned multiple short course trips and scholarships backed by local firms and the Idaho cooperative council
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Keith Gibson
Owen Gibson
Preston
Idaho
Westinghouse
Chicago
University of Idaho
D E. Warren
Young Gibson
Keith
Blackfoot
Junie
Franklin County
Idaho ‘D-Operative ’ Council
Potlatch Lumber ‘Co., Inc
Coming Out Party Announced by Foss Furniture
Foss Furniture Co at 17 East Oneida announces a coming out party Friday and Saturday featuring the Bendix automatic washing and drying machines. An opening fashion show runs during the open house with Bendix home economist Miss Frances Alexander conducting a continuous laundry school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foss Furniture Co
East Oneida
Frank Foss
Bendix
Frances, Alexander
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Dworshar
William Whitaker
Studebakers
Meta
Oneida ‘Stake
William D. Simmons
Franklin Stake Plans Conference
Dayton “Girls
Usac Marching Band
W. E. Crane
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