Debate over Logan Canyon highway and scenic preservation
An Utah State University professor argues against a new Logan Canyon highway, warning that straightening streams and river bank alterations will devastate aquatic habitats and fishing, while offering alternative routes like a northward path to Bear Lake to satisfy fast traffic without harming the canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natonal Parks
Utah State University
Logan Canyon
John Berryman
Berryman
Highway Department
Road Service
Salt Lake
Immigration Canyon
Preson
Bear Lake
North Logan Smithfield
Richmond
Franklin
Preston
Strawberry
Grace
Tincup
Cache Valley
Economy Measures Stalled as Preston Board Debates Eastside Funding
The Preston school board is split over how to preserve Eastside’s academic program. Four proposed cuts avoid harming accreditation or teachers while a fifth option seeks federal aid. Voters show inconsistent patterns on levies and county funds, prompting calls for disciplined fiscal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Eastside
Sorrow for the Kennedys After Loss
The nation mourned with the Kennedys after the death of their newborn, sharing sympathy for the President and his family. The piece notes the president’s symbolic role and the public’s empathy, stressing that even public figures feel personal sorrow.
In Passing A Couple Of Winners In Preston
A local note highlights winners in Preston with Mel Burrup receiving a television set and Curley the butcher a two person trip to California though he later took 350 dollars. Enid Johnston recommends raspberry leaf tea for labor while Loyal Hansen cites storms as needed for arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
California
Mel Burrup
Garrett
Curley
Lloyd
Milo’s
Mel
Enid Johnston
Loyal Hansen
Family departs for four year Air Force stay in Japan
Mr and Mrs Na Vell Payne and children Lary Debra and Bobby of Layton left Sunday for a four year stay in Japan with the Air Force. Mrs Payne hosted a family dinner in their honor with Mr and Mrs Vernon Bright and children of Richmond present along with Cleston and Lynn Payne and Glenna Anderson of Smithfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Na- Vell Payne
Lary Debra
Bobby
Layton G
Japan
Air Force
Payne
Vernon Bright
Richmond
Cleston
Iynn Payne
Glenna Anderson
Smithfield
Explorers to Hold Car Wash at Ruel's Service
The Explorers of Post 174 stage a Saturday car wash at Ruel's Super Service from 9 am to 6 pm. Proceeds fund the post delegation to the explorer conference in Provo, with six boys attending.
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Post
Ruel
Provo
Local residents and officials spotted around town
The report notes Whozinit Gay assisting Jerry at Lewis ton Drug while children stay with grandparents. Rulon Dunn sends an appreciation letter to a man with a gar from Rodeo fan in Brigham. Glen Oliverson and Ivan Davis discuss football and issues at North Cade and Preston high schools. Garland Kidd tricks a friend into reading a letter. Max Norton mentions the city council’s last session. Vaughan Greaves and Reed Hawkes walk by the office on their routine commute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay
Jerry
Lewiston
Grandmas
Rulon Dunn
Man
Cgar
Brigham
Glen Oliverson
Ivan Davis
North Cade
Preston
Garland Kidd
Max Norton
Vaughan Greaves
Reed Hawkes
Angelic messages and mothers beware fear in faith
A fragmentary reflection links biblical angel announcements to maternal warnings about fear. The piece mentions Mary bearing the Son of God and Jesus urging disciples to fear not, recalling mothers’ early admonitions to not be afraid.
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Mary
Son of God
Fear Not the Fear Itself in an Age of Progress
A reflective editorial argues fear itself is the dominant threat in an era of rapid progress including medicine, food production, automation, weapons, and space. Citing Tocqueville and Omaha World-Herald, it warns that democratic despotism is a soft erosion of will, urging courage over panic as the nation faces uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Roosevelt
de Tocqueville
America
Omaha World- Herald
Khrushchev
Mao
Castro
First Franklin County Schools and Miss Foster 1877
The Preston area’s early education began in 1877 with Robert Hull’s granary as a schoolhouse. Verena Foster, then sixteen, led a spirited program teaching arithmetic and the alphabet, with times tables sung to Yankee Doodle and Friday spelling contests.
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Robert M Hull
Franklin County
Preston
Verena Foster
Joseph Wright
Blackfoot
Idaho
Miss Foster
Bunker Hill
Sam
James Chadwick
Franklin
Granary
Cattle Deal Reports Three Hereford Cows Sold
Lewess and Ronnie Keller of Preston report the purchase of three registered horned Hereford cows from Wendell H Smith of Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewess
Ronnie Keller
Preston
Wendell H Smith
Franklin County Fair Weekend Reflections by ESTUS M PACKER
A nostalgic poem recounting visits to the Franklin County Fair. It highlights exhibits from 4 H cattle to rabbits and swine, farm machinery displays, horse demonstrations, and a junior rodeo. The author praises volunteers including Mrs Maughan and county agent Dan for organizing the event and notes enjoyable fair foods.
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Franklin County Fair
Estus M Packer
Raymond Aboard Hornet Sees Major WWII Action Point
Stephen L. Raymond yeoman second class USN son of Mr and Mrs Budd Raymond of Preston serves aboard the antisubmarine warfare support carrier USS Hornet during its visit to Pearl Harbor Hawaii.
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USS
Hornet
Stephen L. Raymond Yeoman
USN
Buddy Raymond
Preston
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
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Barney Rice
Missouri
THE
Preston Citizen
Franklin County Citizen
Cache Valley Clarion
Citizen Publishing Company
J. Walter Ross
Wayne D Bell
Paul Harvey News
Paul Harvey
MR. Harvey
By McFeatters
Supreme Court
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
Bear River
Foothills
Worm Creek
Thomas Ditch
Lewiston Canal
Garden of Eden
Ned M. Hutchins
Howell Motel
Lewiston State Bank
Utah
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