Petition For Drainage District Northeast Of Preston
Residents in Preston city wards and adjacent areas push for a drainage district to reclaim 1700 acres across Sec 15 and parts of Sec 14 22 23 24. Ethel Esplin chairs the committee with Rulon Keller secretary Arthur Moser and Harry Stephenson on the panel. The plan promises faster spring land use and soil improvement via slit trenches and tile culverts with engineering oversight. A petition by one third of affected residents is required. the committee will proceed only if a substantial majority favors it and the district court would authorize creation and funding from county levies. Promotion could span months with hopes for a vote next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Esplin
Rulon Keller
Arthur Moser
Harry Stephenson
Ted Crawford Will Head Bear Lake FSA
L. D. Ted Crawford, longtime head of the local FSA office, gains added territory after agency consolidations. His supervisory district now covers Bear Lake Caribou and southeastern Bonnaville counties along with Oneida and Franklin counties. He will work from his Preston office on Thursdays each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D
Ted) Crawford
FSA
FAS
Bear ,Lake, Caribou
Bonniville
Oneida
Franklin
Crawford
Preston
Preston Boots and Saddleclub Labor Day Ride
Twenty Three Ride Twenty three members of the Preston Boots and Saddleclub rode to Sherman mountain for a two day Labor Day outing. Weather was good and the group noted an enjoyable trip upon return to Preston with Bill Davis and Lee Hansen in charge of arrangements and food supplied for the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Boots
Saddleclub
Sherman Mountain
Preston
Bill Davis
Lee Hansen
Hogs Pool Price Set At 16.10 A Hundredweight
Hogs pooled for shipment at 16.10 per hundredweight with total 30,280 pounds. Shipments split into 43 sows and 59 hogs, weighing 16,975 and 13,305 pounds respectively. Pool returns totaled 4875.00 dollars. next pool from Preston to ship September 18 with listings by September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cudhay
Salt Lake
Preston
Plans Approved For Mink Creek Road Construction
County commissioners report six miles of Riverdale Mink Creek Ovid road will be drained graded and surfaced this fall. Plans to be approved by the Bureau of Public Roads early September with bids to follow. Contractors hoped on site by month end per Gov Arnold Williams office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Riverdale
Mink ‘Creek
Ovid
Bureau “of Public Roads
Arnold Williams
Grace Physician Joins Dr Cutler
Dr Glenn W Corbett, a Grace native and Army Air Corps captain, joins Dr David Cutler at the Preston clinic. He trained at Idaho Southern Branch and Utah then Temple University, with service in California Arizona and the Aleutians. Mrs Corbett is Geraldine Knoll of Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn W. Corbett
Corbett
Grace
William Corbett
David Cutler
Preston Clinic
University of Idaho, Southern Branch
Pocatello
University of Utah
Temple
Philadelphia
HexEte
Army“Air Corps
Legion Meets at Court House Basement Monday
Members of the American Legion Preston Post 34 will meet in the courthouse basement on Monday September 9 at 8 p.m. Delegates will report on the departmental convention and routine business will be transacted. A short program is planned by the officers. All legionaires are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Preston Post 34
Court House
Commission Heads Plan Visit Over Six Mile Road at Mink Creek
The county board led by Chairman I M Evans Ariel Nash and Wallace Olsen will visit Governor Arnold Williams next week to press start of the six mile Mink Creek road project. They fear early onset of cold weather could delay crews this fall. The project has been in blue print since early summer after state requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
I M. Evans
Ariel Nash
Wallace Olsen
Arnold Williams
Mink Creek
Rotary speaker recalls Scandinavia trip and life contrasts
Carl Brostrum told the Preston Rotary about his tour to the Scandinavian peninsula where many relatives live. He humorously contrasted conditions there with American life, noting strict controls on daily living but free air. Mrs Davies played piano. three new members were welcomed as President Swift was absent due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brostrum
Sweeden
Preston Rotary Club
Scandanavian
Lucy Davies
Rotary
Roy, Murphy
Jack George
Duke
Robinson
Sugar Company Seeks Help For October Beet Run
As the fall beet season nears, Franklin County Sugar company invites applicants to join the factory staff. Interested parties should contact the office for early assignment as the run is expected to start in early October, depending on beet crop maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Sugar Company
Preston High Faces Tough Season Opener Sept 13
Preston High School prepares to defend its Fifth District football title with 69 players in camp under Coach Bob Bunker. Only three returning lettermen, small backfield, and co captains Lynn Waddoups and Glen Page lead a hopeful squad as they open against North Cache Utah on September 13. schedule includes Pocatello Paris Blackfoot Malad Montpelier and possible Burley addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston High School
Bob
Bunker
North Cache High School
Utah
Lynn Waddoups
Glen Page
Leo Harris
Keith Woodhouse
Kelly Bowles
Preston
North Cade
Pocatello
Railroad City
Paris
Blackfoot
Malad
Montpelier
Burley
Miss Alder Wins County 4-H Dairy Honor with Heifer
Colleen Alder of the Pasture Pals 4-H club was named the county’s outstanding dairy club member. She received a registered dairy heifer from sponsors the chamber of commerce SegokK Morning Milk and Franklin County Dairymen’s Association after judges I H Nash Ken Beckstedd and Reed Magleby evaluated many dairy projects. An extra Saturday meeting was held to name the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Alder
Chamber ‘of ‘Commerce
Segokk
Marning Milk
Franklin County Dairymen’s Association
I.H. Nash
Chamber of, Commerce
Ken. Beckstedd
Franklin County
Reed-Magleby
Lego Milk Company
Alder
Leonard Lund
New Operators Chosen At Community Center
Beginning of the school term brings staff changes at the canning center. Mrs C P Maughn becomes instructor, replacing Mrs Alice Merrill who now manages school cafeterias. Mr Ivan Rasmussen is operator and manager, replacing Mr Orme who is local cannery supervisor. Mrs Florence Orme will help with records. Call 151 M or 523 R for appointments as season nears for tomatoes peaches pork and beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Mallighn
Canning Committee
Alice Merril
Maughn
Ivan Rasmussen
Orme
Florence Orme
Annual Beet Growers Outing Set for Saturday
The Sugar Co beet growers party will be held at the High School stadium this Saturday September 7. The group departs at 11 o clock for a committee chosen tour and returns at 12 30 for luncheon followed by an interesting program. All beet growers and families are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Co
Golden Rule Store Opens in Preston
The Golden Rule Store in Preston opens Friday at 9 a m with manager Roy Murphy welcoming the public. Located in the bank building on North State the store features modern fixtures fluorescent lighting and open front display counters. It offers a dry goods department infant and ladies departments mens department shoe department and an appliance department for Frigidaire products. Charles Kline joins Manager Murphy on the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule
Preston
Roy Murphy
Bank
North State
Intermountain
Murphy
Charles Kline
Jaycees Plan Mammoth Air Show in Preston
Mammoth air show organized by the Junior Chamber of Commerce aims to attract over 50 planes from Idaho Utah and Wyoming with guests to view and ride flights. The event on October 4 at the Preston airport includes stunt formation and parachute displays and raises funds for a hospital expansion. Allen Packer a 1946 Utah State Agricultural College graduate has been named coach at Burneville Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Come Merce
Popelars
Allan
Fisher
Hill -Field
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Jaycees
Show Awards Highlight Twenty Ribbon Winners at Style Dress Revue
The Franklin stake house hosted the Style Dress Revue with twenty ribbon awards noted as the Fair featured event. Four top entrants will go to the eastern Idaho Fair in Blackfoot next week to represent the county in Girls Club work. Notable awardees include Joyce Tanner Elmer Allen Ludean Carter Clarice Hollingsworth Beth Olsen Barbara Olsen Patricia Maughn Barbara Page Margie Peterson Sharon Beckstead Joanne Alder Jeannine Beckstead Lillias Ann Tanner Vonzza Dursteler Lila Foster Ruth Anne Mitton Thyle Beckstead Barbara Dursteler Dorothy Bailey and Dora Maughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin .Stake’ House
Idaho
Blackfoot
Joyce Tanner
Elmer Allen
Ludean Carter
Clarice Hollingsworth
Beth. Olsen
Barbara’ Olsen
Patricia “Maughn
Barbara‘ ‘Page
Margie Peterson
Sharon “Beckstead
Joanne Alder
Jeannine Beckstead
Lillias Ann Tanner
Vonzzaa Dursteler
Lila Foster
Ruth Anne Mitton
Thyle Beckstead
Barbara
Dursteler
Dorothy
Bailey
Dora Maughn
Horse on Highway Causes Battle Creek Crash
A traffic accident near Battle Creek injures a passenger's eye and damages the car after a stray horse enters the highway from the Battle Creek bridge. Passengers Vern and Mrs Hinckley with Rudolph and Mrs Jorgensen were returning from Yellowstone Park. Sheriff Hansen warns owners to keep stock confined to prevent such hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Lee Hansen
Vern Hinckley
Rudolph Jorgensen
Yellowstone Park
Battle Creek Bridge
Jorgensen
Hansen
Russell Herd Travels by Air to Japan from Salt Lake City
Russell Herd son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ks Herd left Tuesday for Salt Lake City to begin a trip by air to Japan. Herd has accepted a civil service assignment to the north part of Korea as a chief radio technician. He served five years in the Army Air Corps and rose to captain in the communications branch, touring much of the Pacific Islands on wartime inspection missions. The assignment is expected to extend through the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Herd
W. Ks Herd
Salt
Gake'’ City
Japan
Korea
Radio Technican
Army Air Corps
Pacific Islands
Preston Library Reopens After Three Weeks of Renovation
The Preston city library reopens next Tuesday September 10 after a three week closure for renovations. Books out at closing are called back with fines lifted. The interior is refinished and many new books added, inviting the public to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston City
Martha Geddes
Funeral services for David Merrill Carlson
Funeral services for 17 year old David Merrill Carlson will be held Saturday at 12 10 p m in the Franklin Stake House Preston. Carlson died Wednesday evening at Preston Memorial hospital He was born November 24 1928 in Logan Utah and lived in Preston a graduate of Preston high school 1946 and studied at Brigham Young University He was active in athletics an Idaho championship basketball team member an Eagle Scout and helped with Bridger hikes He supervised Red Cross swimming classes and attended Franklin stake LDS Seminary He is survived by relatives in Provo Utah and Preston Utah and a paternal grandmother in Logan Friends may call at 47 South First East Friday night and Saturday until the service Burial is by Richards and Sons mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Merrill Carlson
Carl H. Carlson
Oretta Merrill Carlson
Preston
Franklin Stake House
Preston Memorial Hospital
David
Logan
Utah
Preston High School
Brigham Young University
Provo
Idaho
Red Cross
Franklin
LDS
Wasia
Preston Haas
Kirstward
Davids
Wash
Mia
Evelyn
Joan
Richards, and Sons Mortuary
Bridge Out At Riverdale Triggers Auto Mishap
Last Saturday a car driven by Lavora Bitton of Thatcher struck a canal after the Riverdale bridge collapsed. No warning signs were present. Lavora suffered a broken leg and was taken to Preston hospital. passengers included Junior White Martell Weaver and Diane Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavora
Bitton
Thatcher
Canal
Riverdale
Junior White
Martell Weaver
Diane
Cleveland
Preston Hospital
Trustees Elected in County Schools Across Three Districts
Three independent districts held their annual elections Tuesday with new trustees in only one district. West Side re elected Vaughan Taylor and Ben C Buttars for three years joining James Tasso Fred Coburn Walter Beutler Aless Nash. Preston Keith Campbell and E A Jensen won second terms joining Gene Dunbar Ariel Hawkes Dr David Cutler Reed Hart. Franklin district sees B R Parkinson Cyril Lowe retire with W P Waddoups Horace Haworth as new members. other Franklin trustees include Floyd Bradford L M Doney Thomas Durrant William Smith. New boards will be organized at the next meeting in each district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan Taylor
Ben C. Buttars
West Side
James Tasso
Clifton
Fred Coburn
Oxford
Walter Beutler
Dayton
Aless Nash
Linrose
Preston Keith Campbell
E. A. Jensen
Gene Dunbar
Ariel“Hawkes
Drvid
Cutler
Reed Hart
Franklin
B. R. Parkinson
Cyril Lowe
W. P. Waddoups
Horace Haworth
Floyd Bradford
L. M. Doney
Thomas Durrant
William Smith
Don C. Gleen Receives Meritorious Service Plaque
Weston resident Don C. Gleen received the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque for exceptional duty in Korea from Sept 23 1945 to Jan 28 1946. The award came with a commendation letter from Lt General Hodge while Gleed served with the 1395th Engineer Construction Battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don C. Gleen
Weston
Korea
Gleed
Hodge
Don
Pedit
C. Gleed
Funeral services set for LeRoy Bosworth
LeRoy Bosworth of Preston died after being struck by a car in Ontario Oregon on September 3. His funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Second Ward chapel. Burial is in Preston city cemetery. He was born July 8, 1891, and survived by wife Jennie, children Velda Coburn Marie Norris Ray Delbert and Veda, two grandchildren, and siblings Robert Bosworth Annie Hollingsworth Maude Hansen and Fred Bosworth. Burial by Richards and Son mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vfers
LeRoy Bosworth
Ontario
Ore
L. E. Hansen
Bosworth
Preston
James and
Francis Chapman Bosworth
Portland
Payette
Jennie
Velda Coburn
Marie Norris
County Fair horse pulling results and awards announced
Fair board officials released results from the two day county fair showing strong exhibitor numbers and quality. Horse pulling winners include light weight team Theo Bell first Dewl Sant second J C Buxton. middle weight Raymond Hobbs first Dave Smith second Morgan Benson third. heavyweight Douglas Wright first Smith second Charles Sparrow third. Individual award winners to be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Wright
Fair Board
N. R. Millar
C. L. Swenson
W. E. Crane
Charles Sparrow
Daniel Roberts
Climax
Satuday
Weiht
Theo Bell
Dewl~Sant
J. Cc
Buxton
Raymond Hobbs
Dave Smith
Morgan Bensom
Douglas Wright
Smith
Benson
Charles
Funeral for Virginia Golightly Doran Held at Hendricks
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p m at Hendricks funeral home for Virginia Golightly Doran former Preston girl who died September 1 in Reno Nevada of pneumonia. She was born March 29 1906 in Preston daughter of Joseph C and Mable Golightly. She is survived by her husband Don Doran of Reno one daughter Jeanne Tvedt of Boise four brothers and one sister including Dick Emory Golightly of Salt Lake City Utah Jesse Golightly of Ogden Hal Golightly of Rexburg and Mrs LaRue Robinson of Preston. Burial will be in Preston cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
Virginia Golightly Doran
Preston
Reno
Nev
Penumonia
Doran
Joseph C
Mable Golightly
Don Doran
Jeanne Tvedt
Boise
Emory ‘Golightly
Salt “Lake City
Utah
Jesse Golightly J
Ogden
Hal Golightly
Rexbury
LaRue Robinson
Preston Cemetery
Beckstead Family Returns From Grand Junction Trip
Mr and Mrs F Elmer Beckstead and family returned from a two week visit to Grand Junction Cola. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Eddie Clayton during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Elmer Beckstead
Grand Junction
Cola
Tur
Eddie Clayton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ted Crawford
Bear Lake
Grace Physician
Dr. Cutler
Legion
Commission
Gov. Williams
Trip
Sweden
Kermit, Herd
Grant Radford
Reed Merrill
Darrel Handy
John Hankeness Smith
Luzon
Oliverson
Miss Alder
Heifer
Allen Packer
Nevada
Allen “Packer
Agricultural
Inc
Bunkerville
Brea
S. Packer
University of Idaho
Utah State
Navy
Colorado College
Aggie Five
Russell Herd
Preston Library
David Carlson
Elect Trustees County Schools
Fair’ Board
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