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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1950

Page

7

Franklin County Idaho Minutes Show Weed District Creation

The Franklin County Idaho Board of Commissioners met March 27 1950 with all members present. They reviewed the annual financial report, discussed weed work with Gaylord Larsen, and approved continued tract indexes and funding for supplies. A resolution created a noxious weed extermination area declaring the entire county a noxious red area.

Franklin County Idaho Board of County - Commissioners Aubrey Fackweil Gaylord Larsen Board of County Commissioners State of Idaho

Entrance Enchantment and Noxious Weed Notice

A home decor note suggests using bookcases to create a hallway effect and maximize entrance space with mirror and lamps to enlarge rooms. The piece then lists a Franklin County noxious weed eradication notice naming Bendweed Canada Thistle Leafy Spurge Russian Knapweed with deadlines and USDA approved methods.

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Mercury Sets 61.27 MilePerGallon Grand Canyon Run Record

The 761 mile Mobilgay Grand Canyon Run by AAA saw a standard 1850 Mercury with Touch-O-Matic Overdrive deliver 61.27 ton-miles per gallon and average 26.524 miles per gallon, besting 30 car makers. Conditions were grueling from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon with Death Valley heat and a 7000 foot pass, averaging over 41 mph while carrying 750 pounds. The economy was enabled by Mercury's 8-cylinder V-type engine Econ-O-Miser carburetor and Touch-O-Matic Overdrive, with Mercury cars on display at the showroom.

Grand Canyon American Automobile Association America Los Angeles Death Valley Paseca Mercury

Preston City Board Seeks Land for Fair and Jury Duty Notes

The Preston City Board discussed acquiring sufficient land for fair purposes and tasked Auditor to contact Reid Bos Worth and Joshua Rallison about land west of the city. They authorize cattle guards on Oneida Station road pending Utah Power & Light Company approval. Clerk reports numerous Franklin County women refused jury duty in 1950. minutes read and approved.

Reid Vanza McClellan Mattie Lewis Edith “‘Hillstead Virginia Peterson Connie” Gibbons LeArta G. Hammond Roosetta Jensen Mary Jane_ Goodwin Lucretia Maughan Ora. Swainston Marian B. Hull Ruby J. Tanner Margret’ Shumway Jessie Westerberg Martha S. Larson Ruth’s. Sanford Marie R

Franklin County Probate Notice Count in State

Probate notice filed in Franklin County state court outlines actions regarding an estate. The document lists filing details and timing for interested parties to respond as required by law.

Notice of Hearing on Letters of Administration De Bonis Non

Idaho notice states Ezra C Foss deceased with will annexed. Ezra S Foss petitions for Letters of Administration De Bonis Non with will annexed. Hearing set for April 8, 1950 at 10:00 AM in Preston Franklin County Idaho Court. Interested parties may appear and object. Dated March 20, 1950 by Probate Judge W Paul Merrill.

Idaho Ezra ,C. Foss Ezra S. Foss Ezra C. Foss Preston Franklin County Marchi Paul Merrill Franklin ‘County

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