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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1952

Page

1

World famed organist to perform in Cache Valley benefit

Dr. Frank W. Asper from the LDS tabernacle Salt Lake City will give a Sept 27 concert at Franklin stake house on the new Reuter organ. The benefit event supports organ funding with $1 tickets, limited at the door. Organist known for the tabernacle recital and weekly CBS broadcasts.

Frank W Asper Frank W. Asper LDS Tabernacle Salt Lake City Franklin Stake Asper Mormon Tabernacle KSL Taber Columbia Broadcasting Cache Valley

Oliver Greaves Sheep Win at Eastern Idaho Fair

Franklin county exhibitor Oliver Greaves of north Preston won blue ribbons at the Eastern Idaho State fair in Blackfoot last week. His Columbia ram lamb and Columbia ewe lamb earned top placements while a yearling ram and a yearling Columbia ewe lamb also claimed grand championships under judge C. W. Hickman of the University of Idaho.

Franklin County Oliver Greaves North Preston Idaho Blackfoot Columbia Greaves Columbia Ram Ewe Columbia Ewe C. W. Hickman University of Idaho

Franklin County Farm Bureau Essay Winner

Miss Vaunda Oliverson of Franklin won the 600 word essay contest with the topic Why My Parents Should Vote. Essays were judged in Pocatel lo and Miss Oliverson received a $5 prize for best exposition. She plans to register for college at USAC next week.

Vaunda Oliverson Franklin Franklin County Farm/ Bureau ‘federation Pocatello USAC

West Side High Elects Class Officers

West Side High School held elections Friday naming class officers. Seniors chose Paul Sears as president and Dareth Balls as vice president with Lorraine Schwaneveldt secretary and Thayne Dewey and Valene Buttars as reporters. Juniors elected Erma Jean Hobbs president and Kerin Henderson vice president with Phyllis Moore secretary and Martha Jensen reporter. Sophomores selected Day Schwaneveldt as president Marilyn Lemon as vice president and Bever as secretary.

West Side High Paul Sears Dareth Balls Lorraine Schwaneveldt Thayne Dewey Valene Buttars Erma Jean Hobbs Kerin Henderson Phyllis Moore Martha Jensen I Day Schwaneveldt Marilyn Lemon Bever

Dayton Ward Chapel Improvement Nears Completion

A Dayton beautification project near the ward chapel and recreation hall shows about $3,000 in costs. Concrete work, curb, gutter, and sidewalk widenings cover the block south and part of the east. oiling of the adjoining road remains to provide parking. Duke village and county will complete street work.

Dayton Ward Dayton Village

West Side High Homecoming Planned in Dayton

West Side High in Dayton announces homecoming festivities starting with a pep rally tonight and an 11 a.m assembly tomorrow. Lorraine Schwaneveldt chosen queen. Fielding High of Paris to visit for a 1:30 p.m. game as West Side seeks first win.

West Side High School Dayton Pirate Lettermen Lorraine Schwaneveldt West Side Pirates Fielding High Paris Pirates Bancroft West Side Leonard Johnson Paul Sears Morris Helmandollar Wiley Callister Clynn Phillips Mark Tingey Clair Williams Thayne Dewey Maryin Jensen Curtis Neuenswander

Rites Held Yesterday For Preston Victim Of Auto Accident

Funeral services were held for Vera Jane Jensen Hansen 43 of Preston who died from injuries in a car crash south of Ogden. Born June 5 1909 she taught in Preston Albion State Normal and Ricks College Rexburg. Survived by husband Willard two sons three daughters two sisters and Daughters of Utah Pioneers officer. Willard Hansen remains hospitalized in Ogden in satisfactory condition.

Vera Jane Jensen Hansen Ogden Oneida Stake House Parley Sheaffer Preston Hansen Samuel David Jane Elizabeth Johnson Hansen Albion State Normal Ricks College Rexbury Logan Temple Hiawatha Daughters of Utah Pioneers Ross J David Clarence Janet J Janeal J Kathy J.hansen Uris J. Spackman Willard Deloss Hansen Ogden Hospital

West Side Students Attend National Assembly Program

Monday at West Side High school students enjoyed a national assembly staged by Joyces and Clyde Dupont. Mrs Dupont presented dramatic and musical readings while Mr Dupont performed several piano pieces. His accompaniment to her reading of Casey at the Bat drew special praise.

West Side High School

Twins register for free gifts at Ken's Electric event

Seis of Twins 3 in County F Raster Stora s Call Photo by Anderson Studio shows twin girls from Franklin county registering at Ken's Electric Co to receive a free gift. The event promotes Westinghouse Laundry and Dryer with prizes for twins aged 4 to 17, listing numerous families and locations in Preston Weston and Franklin area.

Anderson Studio Franklin County Kenneth Porter Ken’s ‘Electric Co Westinghouse Marlene Darlene Mylroie Weston Susan Sandra Comish Clair Comish Prank Karen Kaylene Owens Richard Owens Colleen Helen Jensen Ellen Jensen Preston Edith Enid Crookston C. Crookston Dayton Hilda Helen Hansen J. W. Hansen Dixie Diane Hebdon Kenneth Hebdon Mr. Porter Ken’s Electric Co

Local residents eager for new TV service in Preston and county

Rumors spread that Preston and nearby county will get television in November. Local stores display sets and plan sales as aerials rise on roofs. A. & S. Furniture Co. shows a large roof aerial, Lowell Smith’s Smith Tractor Service has installed three aerials and expects 12 more next week. Wayland Ewing, ex Phoenix, is the installation expert. He secured the first experimental license from the FCC for ultra high frequency repeaters. Continued on page 4.

Preston Franklin County A. & S. Furniture Co

Funeral Service Scheduled Saturday for Henrietta Hall

Henrietta Hall 78 of Preston died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday at her daughter’s Preston home after a three year illness. Born December 24, 1873 in Willard Utah she was the daughter of Edwin H Bronson and Tydia Ann Hole Bronson. She married Joseph H Hall February 8 1891 in Logan and lived in Preston most of her life. An active LDS church worker she served as officer and teacher in Primary and Relief Society. Survivors include J Howard Hall and Mrs Ann …

Henrietta Bronson’ Hall South Second ‘West Preston Lynn Robinson Willard Edwin H Tydia Ann Hole Bronson Joseph H. Hall Logan ‘Los Ple Hall J. Howard Hall Ann

Drury Holstein Bull Dominates Eastern Idaho Fair

The Drury Lane Colt Uniform owned by Henry Drury and Sons of Preston won grand champion and senior champion Holstein bull at the Eastern Idaho State fair. The two-year-old drury bull remained undefeated for two years and earned honorable mention as all-American Holstein bull in his class.

Franklin Idaho Drury Lane Cola

Beet Growers Report to PMA Office in County

Nearly all sugar beet growers in the county have reported their 1952 operations to the PMA office, says Chairman Hyrum R. Nelson. Some farmers have not yet submitted the necessary information, delaying preparatory payments.

PMA Hyrum R. Nelson Nelson

Franklin County Deer Season Opposed by Local Group

Franklin County Fish and Game Association officials say the deer population is not large enough to justify a 30 day open season on the east side of the county. The state department approved a 30 day period, but local directors adopted a resolution against it after last week’s meeting.

Franklin County Franklin County Fish. and Game Assn State ‘Fish and Game Department Hgs

Three Elk Hunt Permits Awarded in Soldier Mountain Unit

A drawing by the state fish and game department allocated 125 elk hunt permits for Soldier Mountain unit No. 2 after 594 complete applications were filed by the closing date. Recipients include Dean Sears of Clifton and Ralph Hedden and Alvin Hedden of Grace.

State ‘Fish and Game Department Soldier Mountain Dean, 'C Sears Clifton Ralph Alvin ‘Hedden Grace

Muskrat Demonstration Promises Profitable Marshland Crop

Soil conservationists schedule a Sept 24 demonstration at Russell Koller farm near Oxford Idaho to show farmers how muskrat habitats and production can turn marshlands into a cash crop. Experts from the U S soil conservation service and Idaho fish and game will explain management and techniques aiming to create a million dollar industry in muskrat pelts.

Idaho Portneuf Franklin Franklin County Russell Oxford Happy National’ ‘Authority Wallace Anderson Great Lakes Region U. S. Soil Conservation Service Department of Fish and Game Forteuf Bannock Russell Koller

Wild Horse Rodeo and Auction Set for Saturday

A wild horse rodeo and auction is planned for Saturday afternoon at the local arena. Greene Wells and Leland McLing promote 50 to 60 unhandled horses, with bareback riders paid five dollars and saddle broncs ten. Riders expect crowds and bids from roping and auction participants, with killer horses and grudge calf roping events on the program. The wild ride begins at 1 pm and ends with the live auction by Auctioneer McLing.

Greene Wells Leland McLing Preston Livestock’ Auction Co Montana Wells McLing Salmon County Utah Idaho

Indians Hope Homecoming Boosts Season After Split

North Cache High School defeated the Indians 12-7 last Friday after quick first half scores. Shaeffer TM sprinted 10 yards for the Indians only score in the second quarter. Preston and Paris teams have one win each this season as the Indians prep for a homecoming game against Blackfoot Broncos.

Haying North Cache High School Cache County Gooding Senators Fielding High School of Paris Preston Blackfoot ‘Broncos Richmond North Cache Bulldogs Indians North Cache Shaeffer

Homecoming Festivities Build Toward Preston High Parade

Preston High prepares a homecoming schedule with a pep rally in the stadium, an 11 am assembly, a 12:30 parade, and a 1:30 football game against the Blackfoot Broncos. Queen Joan Palmer will be crowned at the 8 pm gym dance, followed by a closing celebration.

Preston High School Blackfoot Broncos Joan Palmer Sidney West Helen Jensen Miss Palmer Shirley Palmer Phil West Ellen Jensen Will’ ‘Ber

Hall Whitney Awarded Certificate for Grassman of the Year honor

A C Hall Whitney of Whitney, nominated by Franklin soil conservation district, won honorable mention in the Idaho Grassman of the Year contest. Hull received a state chamber of commerce certificate for being honorably mentioned. Dwight Disney of Ammon won the overall Grassman of the Year. Wesley Cruickshank of Montour, Gem county, was second.

Whitney Board of Supervisors Franklin Soil Conservation District Idaho Hull Idaho State’ Chamber of Commerce Dwight Disney Ammon Wesley Cruickshank Montour Gem

Ken's Electric Co Promotes Westinghouse Demos for Women

Ken's Electric Co of Preston invites all women to attend afternoon demonstrations of the Westinghouse Laundromat and Dryer with gifts for each attendee. Prizes include a grand Westinghouse twins prize for mothers of twins born on Tuesday. Complete details appear in two advertisements in this issue.

Ken’s Electric Co Preston Westinghouse

Three Selectees Leave for Camp in Franklin County

Franklin county selectees are off to serve the country as the county drafts its monthly quota. They were sent to Ford Ord in California for basic training. Names include Delbert J. Seamons, Mink Creek Loringk Beutler, and Nathan K. Swann of Preston.

Franklin Ford

Scoutoree Planned at Camp Hunton This Saturday

A special scoutoree for first class through life scouts will be held at Camp Hunton Bear Lake Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Derrald Watkins, scout executive, announced. Activities include swimming boating canoeing water skiing surfing, riding, archery and rifle range practice along with softball volleyball and horseshoes. Hotdogs soda cantaloupe and melon will be served. The campfire program will outline the advancement timetable for LDS church wide court of honor to be held in Salt Lake City in June. Contact Orion Jerisen, district advancement chairman, to attend.

Scoutoree Hunton Bear Lake Derrald Watkins LDS Church Iin Salt Lake City Orion Jerisen District “Advancement

Clifton Student Attends Alpha Zeta Conclave in New York

John J. Willis of Clifton and Louis Madsen of Utah State Agricultural College attended the 23rd biennial Alpha Zeta conclave in New York. Madsen, a national officer, was re elected as high chronicle clerk of the fraternity, and Willis served as national delegate from the USAC chapter.

Logan Alpha Zeta New York Louis Madsen Utah State Agricultural College Soe Moray Clifton USAC

Big Fruit Truck Overturns Friday Near Treasureton

Wayne Hayball of Logan drove a Pacific Fruit truck that overturned on Highway 34 near the Gene Paskins ranch at Treasureton after braking to avoid cattle. The vehicle rolled about 200 feet along the shoulder and settled on its top in a borrow pit. Hayball and helper George Hugie escaped with only superficial injuries. the truck and fruit cargo were severely damaged.

Wayne Hayball Logan Gene Paskins -Ranch Treasureton Hay.ballt George Hugie

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DR. Frank. W. Asper Sheep Young Franklin National Assembly Seis Stora Henrietta Hall Holstein Preston’ Arena Broncs Cowboys A. C. ‘Hall
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