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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1947

Page

2

Campaign to Boost Scouting Supported in Preston

Scout drive continues as workers begin Saturday to tell Preston residents about scouting and seek financial support. Chairman Foss urges gracious reception and generous subscriptions to the world renowned program of character building and citizenship training for boys. Friends for Scouting workers urged to attend tomorrow night’s meeting to start the campaign in full. J W Kirkbridge and other council scouters will be present.

Preston Port Foss Friends For Scouting J. W. Kirkbridge Council Finance Committee Council

Junior Police Formed In Local Cadet Program

At a Monday meeting about 50 junior police volunteers were identified with printed ID cards issued to all joining boys aged 10 to 15. Capt. Lloyd and Lieutenants Douglas Palmer, Douglas Gambles, and Robert Allen led the effort while Sergeants Garden Call, Sterling Sant, and Dale Chatterton were elected. A second meeting is set for next Monday to recruit remaining youths. noted participants include Jay Carlson Douglas Carter Neil Nelson and others signing up for two squads.

Captain Lloyd Douglas Palmer Douglas Gambles Robert Allen Garden Call Sterling Sant Dale Chatterton Jay Carlson Douglas Carter Neil Nelson David Davis David Nelson Garth Chatterton Reed Fellows Darrell Richardson Bob Kjar Richard Edgley Rodney Nelson Blaine Seamons Niles Michel Vin Farr

School Election Districts Defined for Trustee Seats

The article outlines trustee election boundaries for five districts within wards, detailing block boundaries along State Street Oneida Street and surrounding streets. It notes staggered term lengths: districts 1 and 4 for three years, districts 2 and 5 for two years, district 3 for one year, with voting on Tuesday Sept 2 at Jefferson School.

State Street Oneida Street Oneida First East First North Jefferson School

Gladiolus Show at Logan Flower Show Highlights Local Winners

Three members of the local flower and garden club entered gladioli, with Floyd Bradford of Franklin taking first prize for a light salmon spike. Mrs. W. E. Crane and Mrs. Boothe won first and second in the arrangement division.

Preston Chamber of Commerce Logan Seach Floyd Bradford Franklin W. E. Crane Boothe

Wheat Program Charge and ACA Loan Procedure Noted

The report states a $3 Wheat Program charge and describes county ACA office loan procedures as following the established pattern from prior years. It mentions farm stored grain context without extra details.

ACA

Loans and warehouse grain fees set under state rules

The document outlines a one cent per bushel grain storage fee with a $3 preliminary minimum for loans, no preliminary fee on warehouse stored grain, and a 3 percent loan interest from disbursement to payoff. Loans available through Dec 31 with maturity April 30, 1948. A break in at Oneida street is noted with fingerprints found. police expect a quick case resolution.

Oneida Street City Hull

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