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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1958
Page
12
Pvt Calvin T Covert, son of Mr and Mrs Calvin Covert of Preston, completed eight weeks of advanced artillery training at Fort Chattee Fort Ord Calif. The 18 year old soldier attended Grace High School and was a farmer in civilian life.
Senator Frank Church announced extra payments from the Commodity Credit Corp for Southern Idaho grain growers. The additions total one to 13 cents per bushel for rye and wheat delivered to CCC country points, with northern Idaho counties previously set. Franklin County alone gets 13 cents for rye and 11 cents for wheat. no barley payment is listed.
The Lastside school district PTA council met on Wednesday September 10 at Prestorim High to discuss upcoming year issues and finalize the school year calendar. Members listed include Marian Rust president H W Simmons first vice president Thella Ware second vice president Hilda Steele secretary Guelda Clayson Connie Jean Thomas publicity David Sutton program and Marcene Garrett membership. DA and MRS DAVIES hosted a housewarming in Logan with Preston and Logan couples attending a potluck supper and gifts for Dr and Mrs Newell Davies.
Classified item notes a 14 inch Delta band saw without motor in fair condition priced at 25 dollars. Contact Mr. Bell at the old Academy Building, 39 40.
Cordell Wold son of Darrel and Mrs Wold of Riverdale will be set apart in a testimonial Sunday evening September 28 in the Riverdale ward chapel at 7 o'clock. A Preston High School and LDS Seminary graduate, he has attended Idaho State College for two years majoring in architecture and has been called to serve in the Finnish mission entering the mission home in Salt Lake City October 13.
The United States Air Force band will perform Thursday October 2 at 8 p m in the USA Fieldhouse for the general public. The big band singing groups and soloists will entertain students at 2 30 p m and again for the public that evening.
Preston Junior High PTA will hold the first meeting next Monday at 7 30 p m in the high school music room 218. The gathering aims to acquaint parents and teachers and help students start the new school year well. All junior high parents are urged to attend.
The council continues discussion on rules policies and procedures for public assistance. The aim is to increase efficiency reduce costs and improve administration as part of ongoing efforts.
A farewell testimonial for Gordon Simpson will be held in Malad's fourth ward next Sunday evening. He departs for the North German mission after graduating from Malad High School and Seminary and studying at Utah State University for the past two years. His parents are Mr and Mrs Charles O Simpson of Malad formerly of Weston.
Local families from Magna to Preston share visits for weddings and anniversaries. Notables include the golden wedding of Simpson Maughan and attendance at George H. Simmonds funeral in Weston with obit details and speakers.
Diana Mickel spent a Sunday week ago visiting in Brigham City with Leland and family after a trip. The gathering included Mr Weston Anethy and Mrs Vernell Mickel.
Mrs Blanche Henderson and family visit relatives from Ogden to Logan Preston and Clifton. They traveled to California visiting Fort Ord and Vallejo, then returned by Murray and Midvale. Clerical and temple-goers joined by Otis Howell Goff and Henderson relatives for weekend gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Ruel Keller and their girls from Preston visited Marguerite Henders on Sunday afternoon. They traveled Thursday to southern Utah via Mantland and Ephraim to survey high mountains, soil erosion, and the deer program. They also examined flood areas and returned home Saturday evening.
Vivien Hatch attended the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City Saturday. The Hatch and Kendall families from Blackfoot Logan Ogden Pocatello and Oxford visited relatives here Sunday and helped move. Mrs Clara Olson and Mrs Lavors Kendall were sustained as primary teachers Sunday evening. Marie Hatch was sustained.
Sunday school notes record Uther senior chorister Lyman Ward and Leo Palmer as speakers at a local meeting. Bert Redington visited with Mrs. Ann last week. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Burrup and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Aller Fisher with relatives spent Friday night and weekend in Salt Lake City and Bountiful.
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