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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1947

Page

2

Preston Extends Lead With Five Straight Merrill Kicks

Merrill's passing and Bowles scoring surges helped Preston build a 21-0 lead as Chatterton and Bowles powered drives to the Idaho Falls 1 and 36 yard lines. Merrill added a fourth touchdown pass and fifth straight kickoff, while strong Preston line play and defense contained the visitors. Key injuries hit Preston as Monte Olsen and Kermit Hurd suffered setbacks affecting the upcoming game.

Chatterton Bowles Merrill Merrills Preston Idaho Falls Bob Oliverson Reed Merrill Claytor Forsgren Hurd Larry Kerr Kelly Bowles Pocatello Monte Olsen Kermit Hurd

Rigby Tops Ashton In Snake River Valley Clash

Rigby defeated Ashton last week in a strong upper Snake River Valley showdown as the dominant team improved state standings.

Rigby Snake River Valley Ashton

Preston FFA backs top dairy judging at Blackfoot fair

Rexburg won dairy judging with 1523.5 points of 1800, followed by Midway 1445.3, Shelley 1427.9, and Idaho Falls 1396.2. Local Preston team of Elmer Johnson Clyde Ashcroft and Richard Meek earned 11th with 12 11, guided by instructor William Craner.

Preston Rexburg Midway Shelley Idaho Falls Elmer Johnson Clyde Ashcroft Richard Meek Blackfoot William Craner

Burglar Arrest Follows City Investigation

City officers investigated a burglary case and seized the suspect’s effects leading to the arrest of Vance. He waived preliminary hearing before Justice Milo Wheeler and was bound over to district court, which will convene in Preston next Wednesday.

Vance Milo Wheeler District Court Preston

Funeral services set for Franklin residents Saturday

Funeral services will be conducted in the Franklin ward chapel Saturday at 2 pm under the direction of Bishop Raymond Hobbs. Burial will follow in Franklin cemetery by Webb-Hendricks mortuary. Participants include David Nash City Estelle Wright Nettie Lewis Dessa Hill and Laura Atkinson of Franklin.

City Estelle Wright Nettie Lewis Dessa Hill Laura Atkinson Franklin Franklin Ward Raymond Hobbs Linrose Ward Franklin Cemetery Webb-Hendricks Mortuary

Obituary from Bannock County area lists Lowe family survivors

Mrs Lowe Geddes and Scott Lowe heirs of Bannock County Schools superintendent Glenn Lowe of Pocatello are named along with Lillie Leavett Mackay Rhea Orgill and Jennie Huff of Draper Utah Asael Lowe of Rupert and two surviving sisters Saran D Hatch Rigby and Bes sie Parkinson Rexburg. The article notes 80 grandchildren and 90 great grandchildren. Ducted by Bishop Wilford Wad doups in Franklin ward chapel Friday at 1 pm. Burial by Webb Hendricks mortuary in Franklin Cemetery.

Geddes Scott Lowe Bannock County Glenn Lowe Pocatello Lillie Leavett Mackay Rhea Orgill Jennie Huff

Farmer returns per loaf debated at Stewart Geddes meeting

Senator cited that about 50 loaves can be made from one sack of flour, but farmer return per loaf is only a few cents. Speaker noted losses in crops and livestock. Pres. A. G. Carlson chaired the meeting with William A. Davis leading the program. Roy Murphy resignation read as he moves to Boise. Classified items include autos and farm hens for sale.

A. G. Carlson William A. Davis Roy Murphy Golden Rule Boise

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