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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1960

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Golightly Brothers to Be Honored in Whitney Ward Chapel

Eldon Golightly son of Mr and Mrs Donald Golightly will be honored Sunday at 7 30 p m in the Whitney ward chapel. He has served as LDS missionary to Denmark and attended BYU two years. He will enter the mission home in Salt Lake City Sept 26. Elder Marvin Golightly will also be honored that evening for his two year mission to the Southern California Mission.

Bilder Eldon Ces Golightly Whitney Ward Chapel Donald G .Golightly Hag Denmark Preston High School BYU Salt Lake City Marvin Golightly Hewu Southern California Utah State University

Weekend Guests Include Beckstead Hosts and Bringing Friends

Mr and Mrs Melvin leacher of Rexbury, Mr and Mrs Jim Scott of Ann Arbor Michigan, and Mrs Josephine Noth of Boise were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs William H Beckstead.

Melvin ‘Leacher Rexbury Jim Scott Ann Arbor, Mich Josephine Noth Boise William H. Beckstead

Franklin County Fair 1960 Centennial Rodeo Postponed

A thunderstorm Saturday evening forced the Franklin County Sheriff's Posse to postpone the miniature rodeo from Sept. 3 to Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. The event capped the 1960 centennial county fair with record entries. William Robinson announced gains across most departments, praise for the horse show led by Charles Sparrow, and a new Shetland harness class enjoyed by the crowd.

Preston Franklin County Sheriff's Posse Franklin County William Robinson Franklin County Fair Board Charles Sparrow Robinson Franklin County Farm Bureau Franklin

Navy Sailor Aids Blood Lifeline For Aplastic Anemia Victim

Neil R. Dursteler, aviation boatswain's mate third class, USN, son of Ronald Dursteler of Preston, helps prolong the life of Verna Merritt, wife of Convair employee David Merritt, by coordinating continuous whole blood transfusions aboard the USS Bennington out of San Diego California. The crew organized Voyage for Verna to provide her ongoing blood supply after she endured more than 500 transfusions over five years and exhausted their savings.

California Neil R. Dursteler USN Ronald Dursteler Preston Bennington San Diego Calif Verna Merritt Convair David Merritt

West Side Pirates opening district football with win

West Side High School defeated American Falls 28-0 in Friday play under coach Douglas Hunt. David Lemmon scored early on a 10 yard reception, Norman Sparrow returned an interception 55 yards for a TD, with Lemmon and Schvaneveldt adding extra points. Austin and Schvaneveldt also scored touchdowns.

West Side

Deer Cliff chicken dinner hosts Bennetts from California

A week ago Sunday Mr and Mrs William E Crane hosted a chicken dinner at Deer Cliff for Mr and Mrs John Bennett and children of Fullerton California and other family members. The Bennetts left to return home after the meal.

William E.crane Deer Cliff John Bennett Fullerton Calif Bennetts California

Idaho Sugar Supplies Remain Plentiful Despite Cuba Cut

Western Beet Sugar Producers of San Francisco report Idaho has ample beet sugar to meet normal domestic demand despite Cuba’s reduced quota and Hawaii’s shortfall. A record Idaho beet harvest is forecast and overall U S sugar production is expected near 500 million pounds, with beet sugar quotas rising to 2 514 945 tons.

Idaho Cuba Hawaii U. S San Francisco Department of Agriculture Pacific Northwest Eisenhower U.S Congress Department Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Florida Louisiana Thisa Sta” Pource Jwesp

West Side FHA attends district con vention at Snake River High

West Side FHA officers and advisor attended the district convention at Snake River High School. Mrs. Hammond advised on making FHA more fun and interesting. Dayton chapter officers represented by Evelyn Ward and others shared ideas for improving activity and profitability.

FHA Snake River High School Mark Hammorid Dayton Evelyn Ward Ione Beutler Roselynn Perry Zeffa Mortenson Rosanne Schwartz Linda Winward Kathy Stewart Janet Tomasi Lucille Chase Hammond Sheryl Tomasi Edna Bingham West Side Preston Preston Officiers

Radar Equipment Being Installed in Preston

Preston police begin installing radar gear and cameras to curb speeding citywide. Chief Don S Bergquist says officers cannot be everywhere and fines will be issued. devices to be operational within a week.

Preston City Preston Don S Bergquist Bergquist

West Side Homecoming Set for September 16

West Side students and alumni will celebrate annual homecoming with an assembly at 11:50 a.m. led by Lettermen's club president Allen Davis, a football game against Soda Springs at 2 p.m., and a music night homecoming dance at 8:30 p.m. Attire is sports wear.

West Side Lettermen’s Law Allen Davis Soda Springs

Old Betsy Press Bids Farewell to The Citizen

The Preston city paper laments the old press, nicknamed Old Betsy, as it’s torn down and moved to a junk heap after years of loyal service. The editor recounts outsourcing printing to Kaysville, Utah, cost, and effort to fix the press shortage plus reader letters about staples and subscriptions.

Salt’ Lake City Harry Woolsley Salt Lake Kaysville Utah Betsy Preston .Citizen Frank-en County

Young Democrats Organize Committee in Franklin County

Franklin county Young Democrats organize a committee with William Holifigsworth as chairman Kimber Christensen as vice president and Mrs Maurine Holingelyadey as secretary. They will run the Democratic breakfast at the courthouse on Sept 10 at 7 PM with speakers Sen Frank Church Bob McLaughlin and Ralph Harding.

Franklin’ County William

Preston Senior Class Elects New Officers

Preston High School students elected Reid Carlson as president, Roger Handy as vice president, Shirleen Doney as secretary, Brenda Hayes as social manager, and Michele Howells as reporter under advisor Elvin Cutler. The vote was conducted by the teacher advisor.

Tae Preston Reid’ Carlson Roger, Handy Shirleen” Doney Brenda Hayes Michele Howells Elvin Cutler Ing

Tough 70 Hide Jackpot Mystery

Readers are outsmarting clues as last week Clifton resident Cowen Baxter won an $18 jackpot and a $6 weekly prize by correctly naming Luther Boyd and others. For next drawing boxes will be at Ken's Electric, Skaggs, Prudential Savings & Loan, and the Sky Vu Theatre tellers.

Citizen Averhaven Cowen Baxter Clifton Luther Boyd Ken's Electri Co QO. P Skaggs and Prudential Savings & Loan Sky Vu Theatre

Scouter Roundtable Off To Promising September Start

The three district scouter roundtables Benson Smith Field and Franklin opened September 8 with 1938 explorer leaders returning home full of program ideas and aids. Next roundtable is October 10 with a focus on Morse code signaling themes and international code.

Benson Smithfield Franklin Commu

Fat stock sale at Franklin County Fair yields top prices

The Franklin County Fair fat stock sale drew buyers like First Security Bank Logan and Smithfield Auction Co. Top steer of 610 pounds bought by First Security Bank at 332 per cwt. Top lamb of 120 pounds sold for 50 per cwt to Smithfield Auction. Total sales surpassed 7 figures with 55 animals in the sale.

First Security Bank Logan Diane Roberts Smithfield Art Ot ‘Company Smithfield Uta Orval ‘Bensons At Stock Sale Committee Reed-Allen Cache Valley Auction Co Management Intermountain FFA Robert First Security Morris ‘N. Poole Franklin County Steven White Panguager Atti-Miller Packing Dianey Robert Ptechaser Franklin Café eWwalah Ronnie Cale Lyle Porter Lewiston Steven Webster Preston Imple Ment Co Ecyhade Richard Hull Brent Beckstead Don Carter iRobert Poole Tri-MiNer’ Packing Dennis Cole Robert Hull Preston Lumber Co Bird Smithfield Auction Sopany Gunnell First Morris “Gunnell Johnson Drug Store Dennils Hobbs Greaves Idtyle Shop Paul Bingham iSkaggs Dana Crane Utah Ous.co Oke Dennis David ‘Bell Knu Keller William * Eer Diane’ “Fickérts Valley Implement Co Dennis Hobbs Wayne Evans Steven

John Deere dealers unveil new tractor line in Dallas meeting

More than 6 000 John Deere sales personnel from the United States Canada and abroad attended a Dallas meeting to view the new farm and industrial tractors. The Dallas event showcased a five sided auditorium display with synchronized projections and a 126 tractor and 223 machine exhibit valued at $2 million at the Texas State Fairgrounds. The tractors were developed at the Waterloo Iowa research center which opened in the 1950s as a dedicated farm equipment research facility.

Me. Sant Bergzquist John Deere Qu. Ss Canada Mexico Eniire John, Deere Ue Ss Deere's Dallas U.S Canadian Airlines Dallas Memorial Simutan Ossaneyae Fe Simage Percens Waterloo Aime Rity

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Eldon’ .C Marvin C, Golighily Fairview Black & White Dairy Club Evelyn Drury Morning Milk Company Sixth Ward Keith Thomas West Side Pirates Snake River High Mary FE. Keller Young Democrats John Meere Arnold Sant Lee A Preston Implement Co
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