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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1947

Page

2

School Committee Names and Elections Report

The committee selected Leon Forsgren as chairman but he cannot serve due to new bishop duties. Claude Keller will act in his stead. Other members include Theron Smith Marlow Woodward Ben Buttars Orval Benson and Walter Beutler with Mar Hart as secretary and adviser. Three board members seek re election along with three additional candidates Reed Olsen Urban Olsen and Sylva Talbot.

Leon Forsgren Riverdale Claude Keller Mink Creek Theron Smith Marlow Woodward Ben Buttars Orval Benson Walter Beutler Mar Hart Eet ATA “Abe Clifton Towetlir Eh! Choules Quince Rice Ray Croshaw

Village Election Ballot Names Include Seven Candidates

Franklin residents will elect two village board members to fill vacancies from Ivan Geary's term end and the late Mayor. The candidates listed are Gilbert Cafferty Urwen Larson Elmer Kerr Joseph Gailey Orval Bowles Henry Drury and Orval Hyde. Three of these men will win seats.

Gilbert Cafferty Urwen Larson Elmer Kerr Joseph Gailey Orval Bowles Henry Drury Orval Hyde Franklin Ivan Geary

Ellen Wright camp of the DUP to host Franklin celebration reception

Franklin community prepares a celebration day with Horace Haworth Cyril Lowe Darrell LeFevre and others listed as participants. Ellen Wright camp of the DUP forms the reception committee to extend courtesy to visitors with Emily Betterworth supervising a relic hall open to the public.

Horace Haworth Cyril Lowe Darrell LeFevre Ivan Woodward Vaughan Packer Willis ‘Corbridge Harold Bradford Keith Warnick Ellen , Wright DUP Franklin Emily Betterworth

Patriarch Dies Continued From Page One

The obituary notes the patriarch’s death with surviving daughters and sons including Mrs. Ade Reese, J. Davis, and Joseph Davis. Surviving siblings and 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren are listed. Interment was in Preston cemetery under Hendricks Webb mortuary.

Adeline B. Moser Preston Annie Hutchins Ogden Hendricks-Webb Mortuary

Fights Decide Closely as Lewis Suffers First Loss

Fights ended in a narrow decision defeating Lloyd Lewis who faced his first loss. Keith Johnson filled in as a substitute for an injured opponent, adding to the bout’s uncertain outcome.

Lloyd Lewis Keith Johnson

Motorists Warned of April 15 License Plate Deadline

April 15 marks the deadline to obtain new 1947 Idaho license plates. Operators of motor vehicles on old plates after this date face fines under state law. Motorists may obtain plates at county offices or assessors. Bikes and scooters must be registered and drivers licensed.

J. S. Wakeman Imust Idaho

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