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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1969
Page
3
Preston golf pro Gale Parcell played two qualifying days at the Oakridge Country Club Farmington Utah amid slow Preston course play and warm weather. The article notes the men’s club championship over 18 holes each weekend September 20 and 27 with winners in various flights and a Friday event for Preston women.
Rex Layne a 22 year old Len non Utah pugilist recalls his rise from military sponsor in Japan to a noted heavyweight contender. He discusses his most satisfying bout the Joe Louis fight and notes his plans after retiring from boxing to live in Salt Lake City with Barton Trucking Lines.
Birth notices list new arrivals for September including Mr and Mrs Juventino Hermantz of Lewiston Utah on September 10 and Mr and Mrs Robert Lundvardt of Winder on September 11. Vito Ward and Karl Ward welcomed a child on September 16 in Daston under tutor Mars Jenson at Woods Cross.
Preston Indians defeated Aberdeen 37 to 6 to stay undefeated in district play and set a Friday trip to Soda Springs for a 7 30 pm showdown. Barry Knapp and Shane Burns led scoring with 15 yard runs, Bruce Gamble and Knapp added touchdowns, and Bob Godfrey booted two field goals. Key stats show Preston 290 yards total offense and 15 first downs while Aberdeen totaled 98 yards and four first downs.
Preston High School boosters plan a Thursday 8 pm meeting to review Snake River and Aberdeen games. Three game statistics and league standings will be handed out, films shown, and a scouting report on Soda Springs football discussed. The club has 117 members and may accept new ones.
West Side Pirates overpower Pocatello JV 24 to 0 at Irving Field. Curtis Henderson threw a TD pass, Kenny Tomas scored from five yards, Rickie Sparrow caught a 30 yard pass, and Glade Poulsen intercepted and returned 20 yards for a fourth TD.
Steven Brent Checketts 22 of Brigham City died Sept 14 in a Jeep rollover south of Mantui Utah. Born Jan 30 1947 in Pocatello he was a mechanic and LDS priest. Survived by parents brothers Gayland Negle R Neil Allan sisters Ginger Sandra Darla and grandparents. Funeral Thursday at noon Brigham City Fifth Ward LDS chapel. Burial Brigham City cemetery. Dennis Johnson attending front end alignment school in Fullerton California this week. He will return to Rosen Sales and Service next week as front end alignment specialist on Jamco equipment.
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