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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1960
Page
1
Idahoans paid 272 094 166 in direct taxes to federal state and local governments in 1959. Federal taxes were 151 405 000 or 56 percent of the total. state taxes 63 989 992 and local taxes 56 699 174. Local education and county levies rose, with 1960 expected to show further increases.
An Idaho extension economist says beef cattle prices are likely to decline as cattle numbers rise slowly next year. He notes retained breeding stock but fewer young animals, with larger fall marketings for fed and grass cattle. Sheep and lamb prices may drop, dairy and potato sectors face mixed signals, and milk prices are expected to rise seasonally.
Oxford Clifton Boy Scout troop 41 led by Joel Ward and Clair Hatch reseeded Clifton mountain on Tuesday afternoon after a fire danger. Forest overseer Lynn M. Davis supervised the effort with scouts from Clifton and Oxford aiding the project.
West Side High School made its mark on Old Rattlesnake Mountain near Dayton. Students led by the coach and superintendent carved WS High into the rock and finished the S by Thursday noon. West Side beat Soda Springs in the homecoming game as Darlene Hildt was crowned queen with attendants LeFaye Nash and Dorothy Moser.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Dursteler of Preston report their son Michael, a petty officer and Preston High graduate, has been chosen honorman of his US Navy ship's company by shipmates for duty, conduct and loyalty. He enlisted June 29 and will return to San Diego September 29 for electronics training.
In Preston fifth ward chapel a testimonial will be held for Elder Carl Craig Nielson son of HL Carl Nielson Jr. He graduated LDS seminary 1958 and Preston High 1959 where he was senior class president in band athletics and drama. He will enter the mission home Oct. 10 for a week before departing for the Danish mission.
Wendell Greaves of Preston won first and grand championships at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot with his aged Percheron stallion. He also took first and grand with a Percheron mare and claimed second with a two year old stallion, earning two trophies in the event.
Jean Olson of Ogden via her Preston parents announces the opening of an employment office in Preston. The firm is led by Mrs. Olson and Elizabeth T. Lewis of Salt Lake City, offering job placement, testing and screening services for employers and job seekers.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Burton will be honored by family on her 80th birthday with an open house Sunday Sept 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 241 East First South. Born Sept 26 1840 in Tremonton Utah to James and Agnes Ransom, she moved to Cleveland Idaho in 1887. She married George Burton Oct 13 1898 in Salt Lake City and lived in Cleveland until 1944. moved to Preston in 1952. She has 10 living children 29 grandchildren 57 great grandchildren and 106 descendants. No gifts.
A fireside gathering was held Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Oliverson local coordinators for the Brigham Young University The program directed by Dee Anne Perry featured speakers Imogene Jickson and Larry Benson with slides of the BYU campus Anna Lee Fisher sang a vocal solo Refreshments were served to 20 young people planning to attend BYU this fall
Seminary student body officers and teachers hosted a welcome party for freshmen last Friday evening. Attendees enjoyed watermelon, fun games, and socializing to start the new school year.
Elder Lerleen Hatch son of Mrs Denise Hatch of Logan will report on his mission to Mexico Sunday evening at five o'clock in the Logan fifth ward chapel. Mrs Hatch and son are former residents of Franklin.
A Santa Cruz writer describes a stalled press arrival in Salt Lake City and delayed work drying up morale. The oversized machine forced floor reinforcement, cost over 312 dollars in freight, and caused missed deadlines as other papers also faced breakdowns. The author hopes this is the last week of disruptions.
Ross Conlin son of Mr and Mrs Harold Conlin of Preston will enter the Salt Lake City mission home Oct 10 preparatory to serving in Mexico. A testimonial will be held Sept 95 at 6 30 in the Preston first ward chapel. He graduated from Preston High School in 1959 and attended Ricks College and served six months in the National Guard.
Dell Smith, county attorney, named as the winner of the weekly jackpot totaling $185 with a $6 weekly prize. Four clues guided players to identify the correct who and number in this edition. Boxes will be placed at Stan's Market Tanner's Men's Wear Classic Cleaners and Loyal Hansen Insurance.
The American Legion and Auxiliaries of Post 34 hosted an annual fall canyon party at the community camp. A steak dinner served 70 attendees by legion members led by Edward Davis Don Hymas Gene Chatterson Eldon Crockett and Myr McKenzie.
West Side High School celebrated Homecoming with a 27 to 13 win over Soda Springs Cardinals. Montie Williams scored twice, David Lemmon connected for an extra point, Gary Gunnell and Phil Schwaneveldt added points, as the Pirates rallied from an early 13 point deficit. The campus buzzed around a hilltop stadium lights pep rally and the crowning of Homecoming Queen Darlene Hildt with attendants. Next up is Grace High School on September 23.
The Forest Service notes that in fiscal year 1960 users in the intermountain region obtained over 10 percent of a million board feet of free timber. The aim is to remove dead trees and diseased timber while providing material for private needs. Wasatch, Humboldt, and Targhee forests led yields, with Targhee over a million board feet and free-use from Targhee valued at more than 1.5 million dollars.
Eastern Idaho State Fair events highlight FFA members earning top honors as local firemen respond to a blaze in the fourth ward church basement. Chief Hale Thatcher reports spontaneous combustion started the fire in the coal bin basement, nearly melting the furnace and insulation before firefighters contained it, with smoke filling the hall.
Twenty six daily missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organized a Yesharah Chapter in the Franklin Stake Relief Society room. Officers elected for the year include President Clothiel Bowers and vice presidents Sadie Cutler and Elayne Griffiths. Membership is open to women who have served as missionaries. Also reported is Preston High School FFA judging team taking first place in dairy judging at Blackfoot with 81 contestants. team members were Anderson, Jensen, and Condie.
The Idaho State Disaster Committee outlines disaster area recommendations for Bear Lake Caribou Franklin and Oneida counties following late June frost. It details county disaster reporting, possible federal and public law options for loans feed assistance and disaster relief, and schedules further county and state meetings through September.
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