Agricultural tour showcases soil bank farms and conservation aims
Chamber of Commerce members and agency representatives toured soil bank farms in Dayton and nearby properties. They observed cover crops, weed control, and farm contracts under the soil conservation program, noting costs, objectives, and benefits for soil and water resources. Participants included Robert Acock Anton Dunn Verd Metcalf John Kennard and several ASC and county officials. The tour aimed to familiarize attendees with farm problems and program operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dnesday
Preston- Chamber
Invan
Department of Agriculture
Tmme
Joseph Hansen
Dayton
Mr. Hansen
Charles Butts
J. Myron
Norman Fornesbeck
Fornesbeck
Buttars
Oneida
Ross ‘Telford
Stuperon
Jagheec
Robert Acock
Preston Chamber of
Eeger
DeVere ‘Tovey
A. G. Conde
Franklin
ASC
J. Myron ‘Forinesback
Kidon Johnston
Therral Campbell
Suipervisor
Dr Clair Cutler Joins Preston Clinic
Dr. Clair Cutler returns to Preston to practice as physician and surgeon at the Preston Clinic. Born in Preston and a 1950 Preston High School graduate, he earned a BS from the University of Utah in 1954 and a MD from Northwestern University. He interned at Latter-day Saints Hospital and completed surgical residency at Ruthie Matipopa County Hospital before moving to Phoenix. He and wife Merlene Gilbert of Fairview have three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair R. Cutler
Preston
Cutler
Preston Clinic
Preston High School
Salt Lake
City
University
Utah
Northwestern University
Chicago
Wes
Salt
Lake City
Latter-day~Saints
Phoenix
Ariz
Ruthie
Maticopa
County “Hospital
Merlene
Gilbert
Fairview
Fend
Promoted to Specialist Four in Germany Army unit
Peterson, previously a supply clerk with Company C of the 26th Ordnance Battalion Crailsheim, entered the Army in Pechritar 1958. The 28 year old now serves in the armored division as a specialist four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernell
Beterson
Athel
Johnson
Toui
Germany
Armored ‘Division
Ts ‘Peterson
Crailsheim
Imany
Vafena
Ea” Grace High Tech
Franklin and Oneida stake softball winners clash in opener
Saturday morning featured an exciting Franklin stake tournament final where Franklin girls edged Clifton-Oxford ward 8 to 7 to claim both stakes after a tied game. Officials included Mrs Lila Gunderson and Mrs Paul Ransom, with Marvin Packer as announcer. Farm Bureau members received prizes later in a community drawing supervised by Preston Winder Bahida.
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Franklin
Aphrodell ‘Mitchell
Oneida
Diane’ ‘Gregersen
Ward
Lila Gunderson
Vand
Paul Ransom
Marvin Packer
New Bowling Alley Draws Crowds at Preston Edge
The Pop N Pin Lanes bowling alley at Preston’s south edge opened this week drawing large crowds with two enthusiastic bowlers. Brunswick supervising installation, construction nearly complete. A. L Stocks reports two Friday night mixed doubles leagues filled. two housewife leagues scheduled for 2 PM.
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Preston
Brunswick ‘ Company
A. L Stocks
Brunswick bowling at Alley Here offers automated lanes
The Pop N Pin Lanes will feature Brunswick equipment with automatic pinsetters and ball returns. The fully automated house will keep all lanes ready for use, enabling bowlers to practice or compete at convenient times. Call 309-143-POPS to reserve or help organize.
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Brunswick
Stocks
Pocatello Hands Preston Season Opener Loss
Pocatello High defeated Preston 41 to 6 in the opener. Gertsch and Green led the visitors with early touchdowns while Pratt and Bailey helped build the lead. Preston managed a late score from Tim. The Bulldogs showed better line play and faster backs, overpowering Preston throughout the game.
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Preston Indians
Pocatello High
Preston
Pocatellans
Doug Green
Steve’ Martin
Jerry’ ‘Pratt
Mike Hovorka
Guy
Gertsch
Louie ‘Stauffer
Stauffer
Bob Erickson
Craig
Bailey
Pocatello
Doug ‘Green
Jerry Pratt
Scott
Tims
la Annes Preston
Facatello
Ae Paty Ph Lie
Students celebrate degrees at BYU commencement
Local graduates numbered 600 with 98 masters and 502 bachelor degrees awarded at Brigham Young University exercises in August. Notable honorees included students from Preston and Kent with numerous named faculty in attendance.
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BYU
Clifton
Preston
Brigham
Young
The
George
Albert
Smith “Fieldhouse
Autente
Allen
Hl Hla
Ciiizén
Hose
Ware
Kent
West Side School District announces new staff
The West Side District board released a list of employees for the upcoming term including Minnie Larsen as nurse and bus drivers George S. Aston Delmon J. Griffeth and Curtis Cox among others. Maintenence and culinary staff Areta Helmandollar Rita Kirk bride May Jensen and Ruth Powell plus janitors Alma H Bowden James Phillips Parish Olsen and others were named. The trustees are Chairman Kenneth P. Child Lined by Deani R. Bingham Linrose Thane Ds Winward Dayton Lynn Davis Cultton and LaVern Kendall of Oxford.
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Eer
Faut
West Aide
Orlando
Merrill
Minnie Larsen
George S. Aston
Delmon J. Griffeth
Bailey
Curtis Cox
Seth Coburn
Ruth
Powell
Dora
Call
May Jensen
Areta
Helmandollar
Rita Kirkbride
Nataliey Mendenhall
Irene
Anderson
Alma
Bowden
James Phillips
Parley Olsen
Trustees
Kenneth’ P. Child
Weston
Deani R. Bingham
Linrose
Thane Ds Winward
Dayton
Lynn Davis
Cultton
LaVern Kendall
Oxford
Idaho Tax Revaluations Announced by State Commission
Idaho State Tax Commission releases county by county equalization results for 1960. Franklin County shows real and personal tax rolls totaling 7,395,185 and base tax value at 9,616,825 with a 102,752 increase from 1959. Other totals include utilities 179,838 and overall 681,996,301 tax base, up 19,825,069 from 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Franklin County
Bright Earns Master of Science in Geology at Utani
Robert C Bright received a Master of Science in geology at the University of Utani August commencement. His thesis was Geology of the Cleveland Area Southeastern Idaho. He also holds a bachelor degree in geologic studies.
Wedding of Jennie Jones and Bob Henrys in Davenport
Local Davenport report notes the marriage of Miss Jennie Jones and Bob Henrys at the Jones mansion last night. The groom runs a Main Street grocery and the couple’s wedding is highlighted in the community column with further notes on local happenings.
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Isaid
Chewelah
Wash
Russ “Hill
Davenport
Yi -Times
Jennie
Jones
Henrys
Eldon Tanner wins prize in local guessing contest
The article notes Eldon Tanner of Preston clinched a right guess in the contest with a jackpot reduced to 18 dollars next week. Ballots will be placed in Johnson Drug Store Peterson Drapery Upholstery, Furniture Co. and We Heating. The drawing Monday at Wangsgaard's.
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Eek
Eldon
Boden
Preston
Merlin
Smith
Mereda
Vogue
Ostyien
Johnson. Drug
Petersen Drapery
Ene Furniture Co
Wangsgaard
Militia unit transfer and dairy producers meeting noted
A Fort Bliss missile unit transfer marks a military update. Meanwhile Franklin County Milk Producers Inc plans a September 16 meeting at the courthouse social hall to discuss stockholder turnout and pursuing better prices for dairy products.
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Franklin Couunty
Mill
Fingon Sprat
Thiene Association
RHC
Dailymien
Association
the’ Association
Blaine
Gamble
Presi ‘Dent
Anna
Choules
Reed
McEntire
Cecil Foster
Rand
Réed
Campbell
Franklin County
Inc
Iss
Preview of 1961 Plymouth and Valiant dealer show
CASAVEGAS NEV 28 preview of Plymouth and Valiant upcoming models. Officials led by Harry Chesebrough presented the new lines to dealers in Las Vegas. The event outlined plans for 1961 models and emphasized quality in mass produced low priced cars with a shift toward modern styling and performance.
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Casavegas
Plymouth
Preston
Valantcars
Las Vegas
Besis
Philip
West of West
North
Vallant
Tor Éthes
Ithe
iVailant
Sin “Idealer
Oughout
United States
Jeoghaney At
Harry
Soto
Valiant
Chrysler Corporation
Emacs
iChesebrough
Ethan
Letscher
W. Heartsill Wilson
Jack W- Minor
Joseph
Dean
Western
Plymouth-De Soto-Valiant
Farmers Insurance Group honors Acock for underwriting work
Robert N Acock is honored for outstanding achievements in the insurance field. He will attend a farmers insurance group convention in Sun Valley with the top executives from the Los Angeles home office. The event gathers members who meet production quotas across 25 states and includes wives as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N
Acock
Preston
Sun Valley
Robert’ E. Early
Los Angeles
Farmers Insurance’ Group
Sliso
Hull promoted to specialist four in Germany
Richard Hull son of Mr and Mrs Roland Hull, promoted to specialist four in the 237th engineer battalion. Heavy truck driver entered the Army in August 1958 after basic training at Fort Carson Colorado and overseas Feb. He is a 1958 graduate of Preston High School. The Franklin County football season opens with West Side High School versus American Falls High Friday Sept 9 at 4 50 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richara
Hull
Roland
Preston
Franklin
West Side‘ High School
American Falls
Wil Gommenes S
Wegen
Twin Galley brothers graduate eight week infantry course
Ronald and Denald Galley, twins from Preston, completed an eight week basic infantry training program at Fort Ord. They were assigned to a headquarters company in the 8th Brigade and will advance to more specialized infantry training in August.
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Ronald
Dy Galley
Denald
Galley
Bert
W. .Galley
Ite
Preston
nWwestie
East Infantry
Fort
Fort Ord
Preston High
Hihey
Cefntered
Promotion to Lt Colonel for Kenneth A. Smith USAF
Announcement lists Major Kenneth A. Smith promoted to the rank of Lt Colonel at USAF headquarters. Smith heads the Target Materials Branch of the 35th Air Force Intelligence Directorate at March AFB Riverside California. Born in Ogden he trained at Preston High School and first joined the armed forces in 1940 flying 55 B-25 missions in World War II. He holds the Distinguished Flying Cross eight oak leaf clusters Purple Heart and the Commendation Medal. He and his wife reside at 5272 Greenbrier Drive Riverside with three children Kenneth Allen Lyndia and Sylvia.
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Headquarters Usaf
Kenneth A. ‘Smith
U.S. Air Force
Smith
35Th
Air’ ‘Force
Airectorate
March Afb
Strategic
Air
Riverside
Calif
Ogden
Preston
Armed ‘Forces
Japan
Guam
Ésmith
Greenbrier “ Drive
Kenneth Allen
Lyndia
Sylvia
Paul
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Jerowd
Ink Creek
Delmer’ Olson
Douglas
Nelson
Wbns SE
Community Booth
Farm Bureau
von Noyes
Fof
Associated Women
Side District
State’ ‘Commission
Robert
C. ‘Bright
Phew
Rya Baber
Julésburg
Cale
Hengley
Tulesbury
Pat
Gaso
Tenetsis
Baroney
Beli
Europe
Asia
Rauch
U.S.A
Wiet
Amercian Gestapo
Federal
Infernal Revenue Service
Brad
Florida
Bean Rhatras
Central School
Paige
Mortenson
Fort Bliss
Texas
Launicher
Thatarny
Ord
Preston High’ School
Richard
Kenneth
A. ‘Smith
Sed Department
Mit
Mits
Hunt
Spen
C. Crookston
Milton
L. Egbert
Griffeth
Glen
Frederick’ J." Hansen
E. Ray Merrill
Elliott
W. Smith
Terry Smith
M. Paul Thomas
Iwest
Boise
Earl V, Jensen
Floyd J
Jensen
J. B. Jensen
Arlene -Wanner
Bertus' Wanner
Barry
Andra
Dever C
Baxter
Garth
Hebdion
Ken‘neth
Hebdon
Charles
Owens
Brent
Smart
Max.w
Andreasen
Franklin “ County
Pahsimerol
T. Smith
Hyrum
Bennett
William
Barzis
Virginia M. Haris
Evan- My Barstis
Mada
Larsen
Mark * Larsen
James
A.” Hansen
Robert Bellante
Sen
Kenneth _B. "Hanken
Edewin
B. Hansen
Beeston
Hariteat
Kuk Lowe
Grace Pani
Grersparentay
Migr’ Werkonans
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