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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1961
Page
8
A local dealer showcases a selection of used cars with bold ads. Highlights include a 1959 Olds Sup. 88 sedan priced at 2395, a 1959 Ford Coupe at 1895, a 1956 Ford V8 sedan for 695, and multiple Chevrolets and Mercurys with extras, low miles, and easy terms.
Long list of visitors from Salt Lake City Ogden Boise and Salem converged on the Henry Rawlings home for a weekend gathering. Families including the Hinckleys Thornton Baldwins and Knudsens joined local residents in sharing meals and stories while others attended weddings funerals and church activities across Preston and nearby towns.
Tina contest winners Sally Ann Western vocalist from Grace and Gina duet with Lois Call led the district entrants from Malad as CG Dives paced to represent the district in November at the Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot.
Public auction to take place at 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday September 1961 in Preston Idaho. The sole item is a 1956 Chevrolet Sedan with VIN VBS6L066155 located at 160 State Street for viewing before bidding. Highest cash bidder wins. notice dated September 5 1961 and published September 6 1961.
Farm Bureau sponsored a community Pun Day fair with exhibits decor by Farm Bureau officers and members. Franklin won red ribbon with Fairview, and West on Linrose Dayton Clifton Oxford Mink Creek Preston Winder Banida followed. An opening 10 am game featured girls softball with Franklin the winner. crowds enjoyed burgers, Casco drinks, and prizes drawn by Harold Fisher.
Mrs. Baird aged 36 from Preston died in a traffic mishap following a collision that left her husband in serious condition with fractured knee and possible internal injuries. Their two daughters Debra nine and Melanie four sustained facial cuts but were released from Logan Hospital. The family, active in the LDS church and Preston Elks auxiliary, were returning home when the crash occurred.
The magician Wilford, famed for baffling feats, demonstrates a trap and escape illusion involving a princess in peril. In a trunk and bag sequence, the captive reappears free, while the handle of the trunk and rope are shown, highlighting his versatile stage work and high comedy value.
Advertising from business firms sustains the newspaper serving Franklin County. Community readers are urged to support local commerce to ensure continued access to neighbor news and activities.
A severe wind storm struck Friday night at Preston during the Franklin County Fair. Rabbits and poultry exhibits under a tarp tent were blown down at about 8 p.m. but the fair proceeded on schedule with a record number of exhibitors. 4-H and FFA honors were awarded across dairy, beef, sheep and swine divisions, with multiple champions named including Lenard Nelson, Grant Weeks, and Brent Rawlings guiding award-winners in livestock and crop displays.
Mrs Rebecca Kirkbride and family visited her mother Mrs Annie Hatch in Franklin. Marion Olson drove to Brigham City Sunday for fruit. Stanley Fisher of Pocatello spent the weekend with his mother Cecil Misher and worked on the farm.
Voters cast 556 total ballots with 366 yes and 190 no. The measure would authorize the school board to issue funds not to exceed 10 mills for up to 10 years to build remodel and equip facilities, not for salaries or current expenses.
Westminster College dean recommended Mr Coleman for the Preston pastorate after a four year college career with high grades and leadership in athletics and dramatics. He will reside in Logan with a housing setup in a local church building and serve Utah State students, traveling to meetings and conferences as a delegate of the United Presbyterian Church.
In Salt Lake City on Sunday August 2 attenders included Pres. and Mrs. Carl Morten sen Roy Walker Clarice Porter and daughter Janet Blanche Henderson Mr and Mrs Jack Choules and family and Mrs Ros- as they honor Mrs and Mrs J H Choules before their move east for the central states mission.
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