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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1961

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Fat Stock Sale Supports 4-H and FFA Youth

Area leaders joined the fifth annual Cache Valley Fat Stock Sale at Cache Valley Livestock Auction to aid Franklin County 4-H and FFA youth. Beefs and lambs sold for above support prices, totaling $6,821.70 for 28 fat steers and 4,655 pounds of lambs, with buyers from Ogden Logan Lewiston and Soda Springs.

Elvic Franklin Preston Lambs Ogden Cache Valley i 4-H FFA Orval D. Benson Benson Franklin County

Army Recruiter to Interview at Preston Post Office

Army recruiter Stc. Charles R. Colvin from the Army recruiting service will interview men at the Preston Post Office next Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Openings exist in the counter intelligence corps and the Army security agency. Former regulars who re-enlist within 24 months in a shortage MOS may reenlist in the grade held at discharge.

Stc Charles R. Colvin Army Recruiting Service Preston Colvin Counter Intelligence Corps Army Security Agency Regular Army

American Legion Stag Party Moves to Strawberry Canyon

The American Legion party set for Thursday night was moved from Community Camp to Strawberry Canyon. Organizers cite venue suitability and updated schedule.

American Legion Strawberry Canyon

Divorces Granted by Judge Rasmussen in Two Idaho Cases

Judge Francis J. Rasmussen grants Maurine M. Hill a divorce from Cecil Feltman with custody of the minor child, assigns community property and obligations, orders cash settlement and child support. On August 28 another decree grants Rose Marie Cordingley a divorce from Leo Cordingley.

Francis J. Rasmussen Maurine M. Hill Cecil ‘Feltman Hill Franklin Ben. Peterson Pocatello James B. ‘Green

School board orders another election on levy request

The board of trustees votes to again submit a construction and operating levy to voters after a 366 to 190 defeat. The Oct 10 election will seek funds for immediate school improvements and educational program upgrades despite being ineligible for 1961 county taxes.

board of _trustees

Indians Stay Unbeaten As They Prepare For Aberdeen

Preston Indians remain undefeated and unscored upon after beating North Cache 13-0 with Blair Hawkes scoring early and a 40 yard run by Delbert Rawlings in the fourth. They travel to Aberdeen Friday to extend their three game win streak.

Preston Indians Aberdeen Indians North Cache West Side North Cache Bulldogs Blair Hawkes Maes Boetet Ray Crockett Delbert Rawlings

Conservation Program Closes Sept 15 in Franklin County

The Franklin ASC county committee announces the Agriculture Conservation program will close to further applications as of September 15 due to heavy participation. About 600 applications were accepted this summer totaling roughly 225000 dollars in obligated funds. The committee will review conditions next winter to decide if the Emergency Conservation program should be reactivated for 1962.

Franklin’ Asc

No Trespassing Signs Offered to Idaho Farmers

The Idaho Land holder-Sportsman Council will provide No Trespassing Without Permission signs to county offices for farmers to post land. Special signs indicate livestock seed crops or sprinkler pipe. Farmers should inform Lloyd D. Browning at Idaho Farm Bureau in Pocatello of their needs. Idaho farm land values rose from 22 500 in 1949 to 48 000 in 1959 according to extension data.

Idaho Landholder-Sportsman Council State Fish and Game Commission Lloyd D. Browning Idaho Farm Bureau Pocatello Idaho University of Idaho Extension Service

Lost or Abandoned Small Black Spaniel At Twin Lakes

A small black springer spaniel was seen Sunday at Twin Lakes by visitors from Box Elder County Utah who called The Preston Citizen. The pup is described as mostly black with white and brown marks, appears abandoned or lost, and has attracted locals feeding it. sheriff may pick it up if not found. The notice mentions local ads and a feature photo spread in this issue.

Twin Lakes Box Elder Utah Preston County 4-H Club Citizen Os Jel Roberts Ian Boddy Torr Roberts Anderson Photo Studio

Famed Magician To Appear Here Saturday

The last of the big magic shows will be presented at the high school auditorium Saturday at 8 o clock. J Wilford the magician brings his 30 act stage show to Preston for a fourth ward building fund benefit. He has performed in 48 states and two foreign tours in 37 years of magic. The show promises varied acts and strong audience reactions.

Wilford Preston

Robert Hull and Ronald Wright Win Prizes at Franklin County Fair

Robert Hull, a 4-H beef club leader, won the top steer while Ronald Wright earned the top prime lamb at the Franklin County Fair fat stock sale. Dr. Donald O’Bell of Idaho University judged the beef and lamb, praising exhibition quality. Sale was by Cache Valley Livestock Auction with Leland McLing as auctioneer and a five member fat stock sale committee led by Orval D. Benson.

Robert Hull Franklin County FFA Orval D. Benson First Security Bank of Logan Donald O ‘Bell University of Idaho At Moscow Ronald Wright Bell Cache Valley Livestock Auction Leland McLing Marion Bennett Bennett Merlin T. Whittle Reed Allen Daniel’ Roberts Loyal White DeVere Tovey F. N.beckstead Lorin J. Bodily Sheldon Beckstead Lincoln Orme William R. Craner Tom Cattant Lorin Winger Albert Moser Rex Crane Morris Poole

Cache Civic Music Association Starts Member Drive

Franklin County area seeks members for the Cache Civic Music Association drive week of September 11 to 16. Chairs Elda Carlson and Norman Crabtree announce tickets at 7 dollars for adults and 3.50 for high school students with access to all concerts. Notable performers include Jerome Hines, The Roger Wagner Chorale, Adele Addison, Janine Charat Ballet of France, Ruth Slewczynska, and Carlos Montoya.

Cade Civic Music ‘Association Elda Carlson Norman Crabtree Preston Cache Civic _ Music: Association Utah State’ University Civic Music

Beet Crop Harvest Plans and Local Accident Report

A Preston area beet harvest will begin September 28 with 104000 tons expected, the highest in years, as Grace Bancroft ATeR serves the Franklin and Bannock counties with new beet piling machines at Clifton Bancroft and a beet dump at Grace. An accident near Preston left two year old Evan J Larson in traction with a broken leg, cuts, and a black eye after being struck by a car driven by Neil R Dursteler. Witness Kenneth Roberts and Patrolman Blaine-Taylor investigated. no citation issued. The Preston plant plans operate from Oct 4 to Dec 15, with staffing prioritized for returning workers.

Evan’ .J. Larson Farrell Larson Preston Kenneth ‘Roberts Tde Grace-Bancroft Ateron Franklin County Bannock County Thomas Heath Clifton Bancroft Grace Caribou County

Pont Pass and Kick Contest Sponsored by McCune Motor Co

Ford dealer promotes a free Pont Pass and Kick contest for boys and girls ages 6 to 10. Registration at McCune’s, prizes for punting passing and place kicking, judges score distance with penalties for off center. Regional and national winners announced, contact Keith Christensen for details.

Ford Motor Co McCune Motor Co Ford Dealer McCune's McCune Keith Christensen

Homecoming at West Side Celebrates Week of Activities

West Side High held a week of homecoming events starting Sept. 6 on the West Side Hill with freshman initiation, a Thursday pop rally featuring visiting alumni Thayne Winward and performances by Gary and Cal Vin Porter, and royalty announced with Janet Tomasi as queen. The Friday homecoming game against Grace’s Red Devils ended 13-7 after a 75 yard Pirates kickoff was nullified.

West Side High W.S Rattlesnake Hill Thayne Winward Gary Calvin Porter Janet Tomasi Linda Kendall Paula Kay Nash The Pirates Grace Red‘ Devils Devils Kent Tingey West Side Ronald Ward Tingey

Donkey Softball Game Scheduled in Preston This Week

The Preston Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a donkey softball event on Monday September 18 with Jaycees versus Lions Club players. Benny Reynolds of California provides donkeys and will umpire while Douglas Campbell leads local organizers. Proceeds benefit the civic fund and Jaycees projects include Easter Eye Hunt and Teenage Road-e-0 safety program.

Preston Preston Junior Chamber of ‘ Commerce Douglas Campbell Jaycees Zauerabalng Préston ‘Lions Benny, Reynolds California Doug Campbell Var Clark Allen Dunn Clair Hollingsworth Bart Merrill Gale Moser Lynden Bennett Steve Bowen Wayne Swainston Lyman Prescott Dick Garrett Lions Quinten Crockett Glen Godfrey Clair Cutler Glen Oliverson Lee Redington Toby Winn Ed Bowen Lynn Fackrell Legrande_ Burton

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