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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1955

Page

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Practical nursing class expands in Franklin County

Franklin County extends nurse training at General Memorial Hospital under School District No. 201. Five candidates finish this month as the second class begins, with requirements including age twenty, schooling, aptitude, exams, and 1700 total hours of instruction and hospital work. A $10 registration covers classroom instruction and hospital work during the year.

Franklin County Franklin Supi W.H. ‘Simmons Angus Condie

Elevator Hit by Lightning Damages Salt Lake Facility

A thunderstorm Saturday afternoon struck the Salt Lake elevator around 3 45 causing a fire. Mark Checketts alerted the fire department and assisted manager R B Gibson. Firefighters with extinguishers and a hose limited damage to the south wall and machinery. 25 000 bushels of grain stored inside may suffer water damage with full assessment pending.

Salt Lake Iyi Mark Checketts Fire Department R.’ B Gibson Gibson Preston

Recharter Night Planned for Oneida Stake

Plans are being made by all ward YMMIA for the annual Oneida Stake re charter night Thursday September 29 at the Winder ward chapel. Almands and stake scouters are asked to be present Burton stake YMMIA superintendent will conduct with help from district committee members Robinson chair man and staff headed by Melvin Harris

All- Ward Ymmia Oneida Winder Ward Chapel Almands Burton Ymmia Robinson Melvins. Harris

Dr Reed R Hawkes To Begin Practice In Preston

Dr Reed R Hawkes plans to open a new dental office in the Preston Professional Building, occupying space once used by Dr LV Merrill. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Filan Bases Jr and graduated from Northwestern dental school in September.

Reed R. “Hawkes Dental Preston

Preston FFA Members Earn State Fair Honors

Preston High School FFA members won several prizes at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot. Howard Sharp placed third high among 78 competitors in dairy judging earning a medal from Boyd Baxter. Livestock judging team members were Lynn Bennett Devere Burbank and Leo Geddes. Produce entries earned blue and red ribbons for Beckstead Andra Orme and Hammond. The Preston FFA also toured barns and booths at the fair.

Preston Blackfoot Howard Sharp C. 3 Southeastern Western Idaho Yey Bese Ates PiWinner South Fremont Declo Boyd Baxter Union Pacific Railroad FFA Lynn. Bennett Floyd Bennett Winder Devere

Franklin couple to celebrate golden wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ceril Woodward of Franklin observe their golden wedding anniversary with a reception and open house next Sunday from 2 to 7 pm at their home. They wed in 1905 and have resided in Franklin most of their married life. They are parents to several children and have many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ceril Woodward Framilin Woodward Wes “Berths Crandall Speipewille Salt Lake Aduitt Pranihings Garcnise

Teens in 1954 Chevy chase ends crash near Preston

Patrolman Pete Ward pursued two Salt Lake City teens William Hendrickson and Neal Donaldson after they stole a 1954 Chevrolet and tried to escape at high speed toward Idaho Falls. The car ran off the road at Preston and overturned twice, with the youths crawling from a broken windshield. Both were hospitalized with injuries but expected to be released soon. one had a severe head gash.

Pete Ward Preston Franklin Taps Jorial Atoll Ad Employes William Hendrickson Angelo Salt Lake City Neal Donaldson State Street Salt Lake Idaho Falls Logan Salt ‘Lake City Logan Popesee Couths Dimits Cof

Gooding Foe Tomorrow as Preston Indians Turn The Tide

The Preston Indians avenge a prior loss by beating the Filer Wildcats 28-0 in a Cross State league tilt. Sherman Stokes 60 yard run Gordon Jensen 40 yard run Carvel Rust five yard back Ronald Johnson 15 yard reception and 25 yard run all scores. Bill Scholes extra points. Glen Oliverson plans trip to Gooding tomorrow to face Sena tors. Blackfoot visit September 28 to test Broncos, the squad with the most returning lettermen in the league.

Preston Indians North Cache High School Filer * Wildcats Sherman Stokes Gordon Jensen Carvel Rust Ronald Johnson Bill ‘Scholes Bill Scholes Glen Oliverson Indians Gooding Senators Gooding High School Blackfoot Bronco Oliverson

Preston Chamber of Commerce to Hold Tuesday Morning Meeting

The merchants committee of the Preston Chamber of Commerce has called a meeting for next Tuesday at 8 o clock in the chamber office. All local merchants are urged to attend to discuss ongoing concerns and plans.

Preston Chamber of Merce Chamber- of Commerce

Grouse Season Opens Saturday Under Hunting Rules

Conservation officer Fa Scholes warns hunters that sharptail grouse and other species may be killed within bag limits. Seasons permit three birds per day in some cases with shotgun or bow and arrow only, rifles prohibited. Pheasant season starts October 22 while deer and elk seasons begin October 8.

Scholes

Franklin Stake Road Show Plans Across Wards

The MIA presents a road show with the theme This Land I Love. Beginning Monday and Tuesday, September 2, the program travels through Fairview Weston Lanrose Whitney Whitney Mapleton Franklin and more, with about 200 participants to perform acts of American history at 7:80 p.m. nightly.

Mia To Franklin MIA Fairview Weston Lanrose Weston Chapel Whitney Whitney Wands Mapleton Stak Otouse LeArta Hammond

Six More Youths Complete Service For Able Lam

Faye Houk announces six more youths completed national defense service. Recipients include Rodney A Galbert Preston released from the army on Sept 2 with a service medal and good conduct medal. Rayle B Larsen. Mini Cone. Clayne Charters Frida ton. Larry Perkins Captén released Sept 2 with service medal. Donald W Andra Preston released Sept 12 with service medal. Elmonte Roger Jabbs Preston released Aug 16 from the air force with a service medal. Homer Leon-Nielson and Elmer Lon Lottis reenlisted Aug 31. Stanton Perry Sant enlisted Sept 9. Paul W Johnson commissioned as second lieutenant Aug 24.

Faye Houk Selective ‘Service Rodney Galbert Preston Rayle B.larsen Minic Cone National “ Defense’ Service Moire Clayne Charters Fridaton Ithe National Defense Larry Perkins Caftén Mi Donald W. Andra Army Elmonte Roger Jabbs The Air Force Fir Force Homer Leon - Nielson Elmer Lon Lottis Stanton Perry Sant Paul W. Johnson

Ford Introduces 1956 Cars and Trucks at Preston Show

Ford and McCune Motor Co announced the 1956 Ford cars and Ford trucks to be shown tomorrow at 40 West Oneida. The public is invited to visit the showroom to view the new passenger cars and truck models with full descriptions in the issue’s page one and eight.

Preston McCune Motor Co West Oneida McCunn Motor Co roNei Chrislasent

Fatal jeep crash kills Weston man during farm outing

William Lloyd 68 of Weston dies when his jeep overturns in a borrow pit on a farm. Son Blaine 15 injured, hospitalized overnight. Wife Eva and extended family mourn. Funeral services held in Dayton chapel with burial at Daytona cemetery.

William Earl Lloyd Weston Borrow Blaine Lloyd Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Alsn Deyton Ward Leon BD. Lloyd U.S. Army Fort Carson Colo Neva’ Lloyd Glorda Gay Lloyd Arves L. Lloyd Weston, Arena Foltowing Brothers Dayton Wand- Chapel Glenn Bing Daytona Webb’ Mor

Tragic Dump Truck Accident Claims DeLoy Keller

DeLoy Keller 23 of Bountiful Utah was killed yesterday at a Salt Lake City construction site when the bed of a dump truck fell onto him while he investigated a raised bed. He was working as a track driver and tractor operator for C Clair Rosell grading and excavating. Funeral services are planned in Murray after his return from a mission.

Rosell Keller Mink Creek Jagor Hawaii Jae

Stolen Automobile Recovered in Ogden After Party Incident

A 1955 Oldsmobile was stolen from a home on Larsen Drive during a party and recovered in Ogden Thursday night around 8 to 9. The Tops car was found damaged in Ogden the same day. Police urge residents to lock doors when leaving vehicles unattended.

Flagpole Dedication Planned by PTA and Teachers

The Franklin Mapleton PTA and teachers planned a Monday program at 3 p.m. to dedicate the new flagpole erected by last year’s officers. Mrs Joe Dursteler will preside and a special program and speaker are planned. all parents are invited.

Franklin Mapleton PUTA The Joe Dursteler

Franklin County Scout Leaders Course Planned For 1955

Franklin county district committee organizes a pass course for scout and explorer leaders in Franklin Oneida areas. First session next Monday at 7 30 p m in Preston Seminary building. Myron Fennesbeck Weston to be course scoutmaster Ernest Eberhard post adviser for explorers. Faculty includes Ray Nelson How Sharp Von Noyes Dell H Rosen Earl Moser Jack Wood Keith Nielsen etc. Ward age group counselors invited. special session for troop and post committee members on Oct 3. Big overnight camp set for Oct 14 and 15 to conclude the course.

Franklin County Franklin Oneida Preston. Seminary Rogram Jetts Myron Founesbeck Weston Ernest Eberhard Ray Nelson How_ Sharp von Noyes Dell H. Rosen Earl Moser Jack ‘ Wood Keith Nielsen Brimhall Dean Rust Leon Edwards Ray Sealy Pete Jensen Robert ‘Hull Earl Nelson Keith, Nielsen Mark Checketts Myron Fennesbeck John G. Olson Marvin Neeley Arnold Sant J.‘ Leslie Hobby iDeLamar ‘Palmer Monte, Olsen Melvin, Harris

Umpires Thanked For Preston Baseball Tourney

Eph Johnson supervisor of the Preston baseball tournament ends Thursday evening Sept 8 and praises referees for their helpful guidance. Officials from the game received recognition for assisting in making the event a success.

Eph Johnson Preston Iuracha Seid Acverc Cueaten Penny Phisims U's Garath Kavina Sher Ratory N

Conclave Plans Set for Preston Seventh District Convention

Plans are completed for the American Legion sixth district convention to be held in Preston on Saturday. Registration at the Elis lodge begins at 10, with joint Legion and Auxiliary sessions at noon at Franklin cafe and Elks lodge. Banquet at courthouse at 7:30 p.m. General chairman A. E. Kross, with Helen Owen, Keith Neon, and Bonnie Ward leading auxiliary post 34.

Preston Légion Elis‘ Lodge Franklin Legion Elks Piim Elks Lodge A. E. Kross Helen

Merrill Jewelry Joins National Jewelry Group

Merrill and Sons jewelers become co-owners of Jewel House Inc joining a national organization. The new entity will include about 450 independent retail jewelers with annual volume over 20 million dollars and access to direct import sources from Switzerland Germany Belgium and the Netherlands.

Merrill ‘and Sons Waynie Demat Preston , Jewelers Tewel, House, Inc New Aloe Jewelry Merrill and Sons Pia House,’ Inc Dicates Avith’ Sa Nalion Ihs Andi Merrills United States Switzerland Germany Belgium Netherlands

New Theatre Manager Takes Charge at Grand and Isis

E J Ward is appointed manager of the Grand and Isis theatres in Preston replacing Robert Bowen who becomes a schoolteacher in Malad. Ward formerly ran Miho in Sapulpa and owned a drug store business there last May. He was born in Tulsa Oklahoma and served as a Navy pilot in World War II, discharged as a lieutenant. Ward is married with three daughters and has rented the Jo Anderson house at 150 So Fixst.

E J Jim” Ward Grand Isis Preston Robert Bowen Tha Re Malad Ward Miho Sin Sapulpa Ozh Tulsa Okla Navy Air.corpg Leutenant Guntor Tras Abe Jo Anderson

Eastside School Announces Musical Aptitude Test Results

About 250 Eastside district students from sixth grade and some fifth seventh and eighth grades completed a musical aptitude test conducted by John Smanning. Results show roughly 70 percent demonstrate potential for musical ability and will be encouraged to learn or strengthen instrument skills for school performances.

Eastside ‘School John Smianning Pers Scheo Alkely Imaerk Spe Acho Bere

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