Students to Redevelop Preston Business District
Three teams from US State University will study Preston's two central blocks including the court house and city park. Led by instructor R Fred Von Niederhausern the group will measure buildings survey sites and propose redevelopment ideas over about a month.
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US State University
Preston
R. Fred von Niederhausern
Logan Architect
Nieder
Iness
Mriederhausern
Niederhausern
Logan
Viet Nam Diary Notes Seven Lost In Fire Fight
Excerpts from CPL Reg Hyde dated January 1966 recount seven men killed in a four to five hour firefight with Viet Cong. The diary describes ambushes, low ammo and morale, cancelled Okinawa orders, and a desire for mail. He mentions near river patrols and a big hit on Viet Namese forces.
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Cpl
Reginald Hyde
V.C
Okinawa
Fishing Trip Reflections Ended With Headache and Holiday Cheer
A diary entry from December 27 1965 recalls a fishing outing with big eight to ten pound fish caught and bagged before the group waits for the next explosion from a hand grenade. The writer notes a fun yet strenuous two day period and signs off with a humorous New Year wish.
Market Plans Grand Opening at Mont's Market Franklin
Mont and Mrs Monte Olsen reopen and enlarge Mont's Market in Franklin after a fall fire. The post office inside the building moved east about 20 feet to allow the expansion. The store formerly belonged to W. P. Waddoups before the Olsen purchase.
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Mont’s
Franklin
Monte Olsen
Hich
W. P. Waddoups
Olsehs
Franklin pioneer Cecil Woodward dies at home aged 76
Cecil Woodward prominent Franklin pioneer dies Tuesday at his home from natural causes. Born December 24, 1889, in Franklin he was active in church and civic affairs, serving as bishop of the Franklin ward, school trustee and board of governors member. He married Bertha Crandall in 1905 and spent his life as a farmer.
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Franklin
Cecil Woodward
William Woodward
Rebecca Wright
Bertha T Crandall
Springville
Utah
LDS Temple
Salt Lake City
Brigham Young Academy
Logan
Brigham Young University
Provo
Great Britain
Franklin Ward
County 4-H Leaders Name Heads Franklin County Group
Mrs Vera Cole of Mairview elected president of the Franklin County 4 H Leaders Council at the annual H Club Leaders meeting held Thursday. Glenn Smith of Preston named vice president and Mrs Hilda Steele of Preston secretary treasurer. District representatives chosen include Blanche Miles Weston, Margaret Stevenson, Alzina Egbert, Kiwen Griffeth, Rhonda Poole, Ruth Ann Christensen, Florence Naylor, and others. Proposals include relocating the Franklin County 4 H Camp from Bear Lake to Alpine Wyoming for the 1999 season.
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Vera Cole
Mairview
Franklin County
Glenn Smith
Preston
Hilda Steele Preston
Cole
Dorothy Johnson
Banida
Winder
Dorothy Miles
Weston
Linrose
Margaret Stevenson
Fairview
Alzina Egbert
Franklin and
Mapleton
Kiwen Griffeth
Whitney
Glendale
Fifth Ward
Rhonda Poole
Mink Creek
Riverdale
Ruth Ann Christensen
Thatcher
One
Oxford
Dayton
Clifton
Fllorence Naylor
Cnas Fa
Thaini
Cant
Lea Keyster
DeVere Tovey
Eta
Owen Gibson
Daniel Roberts
Mike Lower
Hugh Geddes
Robert Geddes
LaMont Hyde
Irven Hatch
Clair Egbert
Bear Lake
Idaho
Alpine
Wyo
Preston Woman Fined For Stealing
Mrs. Janice Peterson, 18, of Preston, was fined $10 and placed on 90 days probation by City Judge Rhys Swainston for shoplifting. The fine was suspended if she avoids arrest on another charge for 90 days. She was arrested April 21 after taking merchandise from the Surense Reitz store.
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Janice Peterson
Preston
Rhys Swainston
Surense Reitz
Davis Sells Firm After 36 Years in Preston
David E Davis announced the sale of his longtime business David E Davis Company to George Aston of Dayton. The Preston firm, oldest in town under the same ownership, has been led by Davis for 36 years since buying from Farmers Equity. He has served on the City Council and other community roles, with deep LDS church involvement and a large family.
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David E Davis
LDS Church
Preston
Davis
Annie Nelson Davis
David N
Paul N
Lias
Preston High participates in 24th Poetry Speaking Festival
Preston High school sent the only Idaho entrant among 15 schools to Utah State University for the 24th annual Poetry Speaking Festival. The event drew over 400 readers presenting English and American poetry from the last century. PHS earned three superior rating certificates awarded to Lew Most Outsteadine Rosalee Preece and Meridee SOO 3 for their performances.
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Preston High
Idaho
Utah State University
PHS
Lew
Sréaders
Rosalee Preece
Meridee Soo
Delmar
Deere Hoe
Rosales
Preece
Mrv
Myron Preece
Pred
Tage Qoke
Eastside School District Budgets Increase by 12000
The Eastside district board approved a total budget of 863186 70 for all funds, about 12000 higher than last year. The rise reflects anticipated federal grants and higher teacher pay. The annual budget hearing is set for 7:30 pm May 9 in Preston High School library, per Superintendent William G Ward.
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Tside Board of Directors
Eastside
Preston High School
William G Ward
Mayor Appeals For Savings Bond Purchases
Mayor David Cutler urged residents of Preston to buy more U S Savings Bonds to fight inflation and support American forces in Viet Nam. The appeal echoed a letter from Vice President Hubert Humphrey stressing savings as a tool to ease inflationary pressure, following President Johnson's prior appeal.
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David Cutler
Preston
U. S
Viet Nam
Meyers
Hubert JH. Humphrey
Johnson
Cutler
Mayhe Oes
Hollingsworth Named Top American National Representative
William W. Hollingsworth of Preston earns national recognition as one of American National Company’s outstanding representatives. He will be honored with a four day meeting in Washington D C at the Shoreham Hotel beginning May 14.
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William W. Hollingsworth
Preston
American National Company
United States
Washington, D. C
Shoreham Hotel
Eastside School District Prep Spring Music Festival
District sixth graders join fourth and fifth graders for a combined Spring Festival marking National Music Week. The program is set for May 6 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium with songs and musical number performances directed by grade school staff.
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Eastside
LDS Chapel In Glencoe To Be Sold At Bid Date
Bids accepted this week for the old Glencoe LDS chapel or its land by Mink Creek ward. Bids open until 2 p m May 16. Contact Bishop Egley for details. The building has stood for years and awaits final consolidation with Mink Creek ward.
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Glencoe
Mink Creek
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National Guard Bureau
Paul H Jones
Pocatello
LeRoy Johnson
Ralph West
Carl Waterlaus
Elmer Oliverson
DeLos Bennett
Howard Bennett
Citizen
USA
Ealing
David E. Davis
Nelson
Aie
LDS Chapel
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