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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
13
Lost cows described as around 600 pounds each. One heifer branded UB on the thigh, black with white markings, strayed from Franklin. If seen, call Wendell Oliverson in Franklin at 0298-R4. Nearby family moves and Thanksgiving guest lists noted in town notices.
Friday the Bee Hives land Juniors entertained their mothers for a pleasant evening. DUP was hosted at Mrs. Fred Coburn’s home with Mrs. Marion Olson assisting. 15 attended the lesson led by Mrs. Annie C. Hatch. Families and relatives from Preston, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and Salt Lake City appear in visiting and travel notes including the Fishers Olson and Hillman households.
Winder spent Thanksgiving in Boise with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson. Mrs. Shirley Palmer aided LDS girls planning at Mink Creek. Mr. and Mrs. George Bennett move to Salt Lake City to help build a new recreation area. Greene Wells family dined in Salt Lake City with Divon Warrick. Mr. and Mrs. Carol Stocks hosted a Turkey Day dinner for twenty two guests followed by quiz games led by Zilla Winger.
Sunday school sessions featured Arthur Wallgren of the stake board and special speaker Aral Bradstor-bishop of the LDS ward in Baltimore Maryland. Among the students home for the Thanksgiving holidays were
A list of local residents and guests mentions Thanksgiving visits in Weston Lewiston and Salt Lake City. Social gatherings include a family dinner hosted by Wallace Olsen, a Franklin Lions meeting with guest speaker Grant Farnsworth, harmonica music by Dr Thomas Farnsworth, and a Franklin ward conference with Karl Cutler and Dean Palmer.
In Franklin County Idaho Probate Court the estate of Robert Beckstead deceased invites creditors to present their claims with vouchers within four months from first publication. Claims must be directed to the executors Lorna B. Larsen and Raymond R. Beckstead at their Preston Idaho residence. Ben Johnson attorney at Preston provides representation.
Sealed bids in duplicate due by 5 p.m. PST December 7, 1948, will be opened publicly for all labor materials and work for Class 1 Airport Improvements in Preston Idaho. Major items include unclassified excavation and water.
City of Preston calls for bids for the Preston Airport project with deposit and bonds requirements. Bid bonds and performance and payment bonds specified, liquidated damages set, monthly partial payments, wage schedule integration, and contract forms to be examined at City Hall and the District Airport Engineer in Boise. Bids due December 8, 1948 at 8 p.m. by Ernest Eberhard Jr. mayor and Sp L Allred clerk.
At a November 29 1948 meeting the Strongarm Reservoir Irrigation District levied a $2.00 per acre assessment to pay bond interest and principal and a $2.50 per acre maintenance assessment. The first half is due and becomes delinquent on the third Monday in December 1948. Payments may be made at the treasurer's residence.
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