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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1955
Page
1
The Utah Power and Light Company presents a beauty plus lighting show at Oneida stakehouse on Thursday September 22 with two showings at 2:00 and 7:45 PM. Public attendance is invited and displays include outdoor and home lighting aimed at modernizing aging fixtures to improve eye comfort, safety, and nighttime ambiance.
Lewiston Utah defeated South Ogden 8 to 7 to win first place trophy and 20 dollars. Ogden earned second place with a trophy and 15 dollars. Dayton beat Willard 4 to 0 to claim the consolation trophy and 10 dollars. Other teams included Preston Thatcher Cleveland Soda Springs and Newton. Eph Johnson and Glen Oliverson supervised the tournament with Horace Baugh as recreation league chair.
One hundred guests attended a lawn party Thursday evening at the Owen Gibson home sponsored by 4-H leaders and their partners. A steak dinner followed by a program directed by Edna Nelson featured singing by Ellen Roberts readings by Connie Keller harmonica solos by Mrs. Milo Hobbs and songs by Blaine Seamons.
Preston Indians suffered a 40 to 0 defeat Friday to North Cache at High School. Coach Glen Oliverson drilled his team this week to rebound and prepare for a home tilt against the Filer Wildcats. The Indians lost a close opener to Rupert 6-7, a contender this season, as quarterback Robert Dahle connected with Theron Archibald for the game’s first score.
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliaries of the 6th district will hold their convention in Preston on Saturday September 24. Co chairs are Mrs Rulon Owen and Ai Rh Kross.
The Preston unit of the Legion Auxiliary won the Nettle Mac Stillinger award for best all around activity in Idaho. The event included a fall meeting at Mrs. Clara Auger’s home with Bonnie Ward presiding. Deane Auger presented the bronze statuette to the unit. A musical program featured Elise Kross, Maxine Hansen, and other performers.
Preston High held class elections with student leaders chosen by majority vote. Senior class elected Clark Johnson as president. Neil Maughan as vice president. Owens as secretary. Bynn Benmett as social manager. Roger Woolley as reporter. Junior class chose Neil Wold as president and others named. Freshman elected Larry Wilkinson as president with Henry Rawlings as vice president. Continuous note mentions مزید continuation on page 5.
Gary and Porter starred as the Pirates defeated the Grace Red Devils 13 to 0. The game featured multiple strong plays, key interceptions, and a dominant defense as the Pirates pulled away in the second quarter.
R Fisher and son Stanley exhibited 20 hogs at the Twin Falls County fair, the largest swine show yet. Over 200 hogs on display with Fisher entries earning senior grand champion sow and multiple first and second placements across junior and senior gilt, boar, and produce of dam classes.
Franklin county youths were released from armed service in late summer. William Thayne Dewey Webster Weston received the National Defense Service Medal. Nile Joseph Harisen Dayton was discharged from the army August 10 with Defense Service and Good Conduct medals. Wendell W Egbert Preston was discharged September 2 with Defense Service and Good Conduct medals.
City police led by Harold Campbel report August totals of 994 violations across 11 types. Among them three speeders, one stop sign violation, two negligent drivers, one reckless driver, four drunkenness cases, one disturbance, one grand larceny, three minor property damage accidents totaling 270 dollars, six improper parking tickets, 966 parking meter violations and six vagrants.
Willis Burton announces a Thursday night Ferguson system demonstration at Carver residence Third East First North, Sept 22. Ferguson experts will show the Ferguson 35 tractor with four way work control and other features to help farmers farm more efficiently. Door prizes and refreshments will be provided. event aims to educate on quadrymatic control, PTO, and dual range transmission.
The March of Dimes provides a $500 stopgap check to the Franklin County chapter to aid polio patients and cover long overdue treatment and equipment costs. Chapter chairman Robert Anderson says nationwide chapters will share funds to meet ongoing care needs as the organization plans for the year.
Scouts and explorers from the Valley council are reminded of the big annual aquatics day at Camp Hunt this coming Saturday. Buses will transport participants from Lewiston bank corner and Preston bank corner at 10 a m. Registered scouts with first class rank or above are eligible and will be guests of the advancement committee. A $1 fee covers transportation. Citizens from all areas help operate motor boats and launches during the event. Continued on page 5.
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