Enrollment Slightly Down Districtwide Says Supt Simmons
Superintendent W H Simmons announced first day registrations across East Side district units showing totals near last year. Central school rose to 283 from 262, Jefferson dropped to 456 from 481, Riverdale slipped to 43 from 48, Oneida Station rose to 14 from 10, Mink Creek up to 92, Whitney to 123, Banida and Fairview fell modestly, while Franklin and Riverdale posted declines.
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East Side
W. H. Simmons
Banida
Fairview
Franklin
Mink Creek
Oneida Station
Central School
Jefferson School
Riverdale
Horatio Gregory Wins Dairy Calf at Junior Rodeo
Horatio Gregory of the Tip Top 4-H Dairy Club, led by Ewen Griffith, won the registered Holstein dairy heifer prize at Saturday’s junior rodeo for being the top 4-H dairy member of 1952. He has five years in dairy work and helped his father operate a Mapleton grade A dairy. Sponsoring groups include Preston chamber of commerce, Sezo Milk Co, Morning Milk Co, Cache Valley Dairy Men’s Assn, and Cache Valley Breeding Association.
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Sp Peete
Horatio ‘Gregory
Ewen Grifffeth
Horatio
John R. Gregory
Mapleton
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Sezo Milk Co
Morning Milk Company
Caché Valley, Dairymen's Assn
Cache Valley Breeding Association
Dance in New County Fair Building Draws Crowd
A first dance in the new county fair building last week aimed at funds for fair ground improvements drew a busy weekend crowd. Despite advertising lapses, the event succeeded and prompted plans for another big barn dance this Saturday at the south end of the rodeo stadium.
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Rodeo Stadium
Cutler Re-Elected To Board Trustees
Dr. David R. Cutler was re elected to another three year term on the East Side school district 201 board of trustees after a Tuesday election. A total of 197 votes were cast with Cutler receiving 126 votes to Daniels Roberts 71.
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David R. Cutler
East Side
Cutler
Daniel Roberts
Tillage Demonstration Planned At Weston
A dry land tillage demonstration is planned for September 18 at J. M. Fennesbeck’s Weston farm. Sponsored by Franklin Soil Conservation District Preston implement dealers and the Preston Chamber of Commerce, with Scotty McDale of Pendleton supervising. Equipment from dealers will show seed bed preparation and residue use for erosion control. Details to be announced next week. all interested farmers are invited.
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J. M. Fennesbeck
Weston
Franklin Soil Conservation District
Preston Implement Dealers
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Arnold Sant
Ira Clark
Seil Conservation Service
Scotty McDale
Pendleton
Ore
Sant
Franklin County Fair Showcases Grand Champion Hereford Bull
The Franklin County fair drew its largest crowd in years with top exhibits in livestock and handicraft. Riverdale’s Dawain Tate displayed the grand champion Hereford bull Colorado Aster II, sired by Colorado Aster I, dam Miss Real Prince, as the centerpiece of the week’s coverage.
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Franklin County
Daniel Roberts
Kranklin
Dwain 'Tate
Riverdale
Swann Files As Democratic Write-In For Assessor
Ben E Swann a write-in candidate for Franklin county assessor filed this week after receiving 37 Democratic write-in votes in last month’s primary. He will face incumbent Marlowe B Funk Republican. Swann born near Preston has lived in the county most of his life except two years in Hawaii on LDS church mission. He has held church leadership roles and serves as secretary treasurer of the Cub River Stock Assn for six years with one year left in his term.
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Ben E. Swann
Swann
Marlowe
B. Funk
Preston
Franklin County
Hawaii
LDS Church
Cub River Stock Assn
Franklin county Democrats plan campaign kick off at courthouse
The Franklin county Democratic organization met at the courthouse to map campaign steps. Fenton Waddoups presided as county chairman. committees formed include finance with J. M. Fennesbeck and others, publicity led by Mrs. Alice Steers. Delegates Ora Packer and Claude Keller attended the state Boise convention. a social event in the courthouse basement is planned for Friday evening with candidates introduced.
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Franklin County Democratic
Fenton‘ W. Waddoups
J. M. Fennesbeck
Wallace Olsen
Joe Steers
Frank Shrives
Melvin Kirby
Alice
Dr and Mrs Bell Fly on Flying Trip to East
Dr and Mrs Marion E Bell returned from a flying trip to the eastern United States taking off Aug 16 from the local airport. They attended a five day convention of the American Naturopathic Physicians and Surgeons association in Pittsburgh where Dr Bell was elected to the board of trustees. They then visited New York City landmarks including the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, traveled to Palmyra North Carolina to see Hill Cumorah and LDS sites, and viewed Niagara Falls from the air before returning home.
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Marion E._ Bell
United States
Pittsburgh
American Naturopathic Physicians and Surgeons Association
Bell
The
Association
New York City
Indians Fumbles Lead to Opening Loss at Gooding
The Preston Indians suffered a 14-0 defeat to the Gooding Senators in a hard fought Monday opener. Indian fumbles stalled drives at the goal line while Gooding steered the ball into range but failed to convert, leaving the scoreboard untouched. Coach Glen Oliverson praised his team for strong play and warned of better days ahead as the Indians prepare to host Fielding High of Paris tomorrow afternoon.
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Preston Indians
Indians
Paris
Twins Contest At Franklin County Store Seeks Twin Girls
Ken's Electric Co launches a twin girls contest in Franklin County. Registration starts Monday at the North State store for girls aged four to seventeen, with twins registering together to win extra prizes, Kenneth Porter reports.
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Ken
Preston
Franklin ‘County
Kenneth Porter
North State
Porter
Surplus Foods Offered to West Side School Lunches
Laron Bright head of the West Side Central PTA announces surplus state foods for the school lunch program including pork eggs and pears. Pears cover the year at transportation cost only and will be canned under PTA supervision. Officers listed for Dayton Weston Clifton PTAs and school cooks named with principal volunteers.
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Laron Bright
Linrose
Central
West Side
Alfice Bastian
Weston
Central Pta
Carl’ Kendall
Oxford
PTA
Dayton
Lorna Phillips
Florence Hobbs
Sid Sparrow
Douglas Rose
Vera Schwaneveldt
Ruth Tingey
J . Clifton
Jane Woods
Glen. Cox
Wallace McDermott
Vera Nielsen
Joles Sparrow
Allie Olson
Clifton
Former Idaho senator returns home to Franklin County
Pete Jensen, once a state senator from Franklin County, resigns as administrative assistant to U S Senator Herman Welker to become principal of Fairview school. He and his family now live in Franklin, after a trip to Washington to finalize matters and move furniture back to Idaho.
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Marion
Pete” Jensen
Franklin County
Washington, D. C
Jensen
U.S
Herman Welker
Fairview School
Boise Ground Observers Meet At Public Air Force Center
An air force training meeting open to the public was held last evening in Clifton's school house. Maj. T. A. Burda announced the Boise filter center's observer post procedures and the skywatch reporting system to be used during alerts. Demonstrations included message calling with field telephones and switchboards and a new military sound movie. Earlier in the day Lt. Lawrence O. Weaver and S/Sgt. Robert H. Greeson met with county observers and post supervisors to discuss operations and introduce local contact names: Handley, Martel Swan. Adams, Kingsbury Cleveland. Kofoed, Chowles Clifton. Olsen, Porter Franklin. Dunlop, Merrill Prestox.
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Air Force
Clifton
T. A. Burda
Boise
Robert H. Greeson
Robert H. Handley
Martel
Thomas
Swan
Lake
Paul
Adams
Calvin
Kingsbury
Cleveland
Orson
Kofoed
J. H. Chowles
Wallace” Olsen, Jr
Ben‘’Porter
Franklin
Scott
B. Dunlop
Samuel
W. Merrill
Prestox
Crowds Fill County Fair Following Centralized Exhibits
Large crowds attended the Franklin County fair last Friday and Saturday, praising the new fair building. 4-H style revue directed by Mrs. Ray Bright and Diana Hampton drew parents and friends. Friday judged dairy and livestock, crops, electricity, and forestry exhibits. Saturday showcased open class dairy with Henry Drury winning grand champion, while Dr Harvey of the University of Idaho praised cattle quality. beef cattle swine and sheep judging also held.
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Franklin County
William Robinson
Oneida Stake
Ray Bright
Preston
Diana Hampton
County Fair
Henry Drury
Fairview
Paul Harvey
Dairy Department
University of Idaho, At
Moscow
Jefferson School Works to Form an Ambitious Band
Mervin Sharp, newly appointed Jefferson School music director, plans a balanced band with emphasis on fifth and sixth graders. More than 50 students have shown interest in joining, focusing on clarinets, saxophones, trombones, and French horns. Parents are urged to contact Sharp at West Oneida or Jefferson for instrument guidance.
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Sud Tg Etson
Mervin’ Sharp
Jefferson
Sharp
South Marsh
West Oneida
William J Eck Dies in Dayton 65 Funeral Held
William J Eck aged 65 of Dayton died Friday night after a yearlong illness. Born September 5, 1886 in Switzerland, he lived in Dayton 26 years and farmed locally. A World War I veteran, he married Myrtle Burrows in Salt Lake City with endowments in Logan temple. Survived by wife and children Evelyn Stotts Blackfoot and Wilma Scheel Sahara. Funeral arrangements noted with continuation referenced.
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William John Eck
Dayton
Switzerland
William
Louisa Vollenwider Eck
United States
Providence
Evelyn Stotts
Blackfoot
Wilma Scheel
Sahara
Dances Planned by Oneida and Franklin Stakes
Public dances announced to be held every Saturday night at the Oneida stake recreation hall through the winter. Stake leaders urge residents of Franklin county to attend the introductory get acquainted event this Saturday featuring a good orchestra and refreshments.
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Oneida
Relief Societies Hold Two-Stake Convention
Oneida Stake House hosted a Saturday convention as Franklin and Oneida Stake Relief societies met with general board representatives. Officers and members discussed spiritual welfare, home duties, and preparing lessons, with musical numbers by ward singers and a luncheon for board members.
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Oneida _ Stake House
Relief Society
Franklin Stake Relief Society
Franklin Stake House
Oneida Stake House
Franklin
Oneida Stake Relief Society
Blanche
B. Stoddard
Mildred
Enid Fryer
Pres. Henry Rawlings
Franklin’ S
Blanche B. Stoddard
General Board
Irenie Schwartz
Barbara Carver
Mildred B. Eyring
Preston First and
Second Ward Singing Mothers
Martha Seeley
Wests Visit Lindsay Family in Star Valley Wyoming
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest West spent the Labor Day weekend visiting their daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lindsay, and family in Star Valley Wyoming.
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Ernest West
Mrs
Arthur Lindsay
Star Valley
Wyo
Help Wanted: Correspondents Sought in County Areas
The Preston Citizen seeks correspondents in Oxford Mink Creek and a news reporter in the fifth ward. Writing paper envelopes and pencils provided. Pay on a per inch basis. Apply immediately at the office.
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Preston Citizen
Oxford
Mink’ Creek
Junior Rodeo Queen crowned at county fair crowd cheers
Myron Day and sponsors praise the county fair rodeo events with queen winner Sandra Follett and attendants Karen Dunn Katherine Carver. Judges Leland Meling Dan Swainston and Don Carter presided as ten girls vied for the title with prizes awarded in bronc calf steer and calf roping events. Winners included Bart Layne Donald Gregory Mark Rallings Clair Bowser Max Palmer and Dennis Jes.
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Mie Anhuar
Junloetrodes
Dan Swainston
Don? Carter
Bart Layne
Donald ‘Gregory
Mark’ Rallings
Melvin Griffeth
Donald
Gregory
Clair Bowser
Max Palmer
Donald Gregory
Dennis Jes
M Men and Gleaners Plan Yearly Variety Show
Rehearsals for the Preston High School auditorium show Thru the Year with Music run for an 8 p.m. Monday presentation. Sponsored by M Men and Gleaners the program features era-spanning musical hits, barbershop quartets, melodramas and comedy dances. Notables Bob Kjar and Wayne Schow, stars of the 1952 high school opera, headline. Proceeds fund a new organ for Franklin stake house.
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Preston High
First Word
M-men and
Gleaners
Bob Kjar
Wayne Schow
Franklin Stake House
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Ben E. “Swann
Mrs. Bell
East
Ken's Electric, Co
Seeks
County
Twins
Pete
Capitol
Boise Filter Center
William J. Eck
Ronnie Keller
Ronnie
Dairymen’s Association
Relief Societies
Rodeo
M-Men
Franklin County Fairgrounds
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