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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1958
Page
1
The chamber of commerce nominating committee met this week and selected 14 men as candidates for the two posts of directors. Ballots were mailed to chamber members this week listing the fourteen names including Clayton Allen and Dr G.
The Chamber of Commerce directs that members return their ballots soon. Russell G Cranney Royce Fuhtiman Relax Bosworth and Merrill will continue as ex officio on the board. Directors Ralphs Millar Robert N Acock Richard Hendricks Ells Johnson and Sturt on Smedley have another year to serve.
Preston High announces the Indians basketball schedule for 1958 59 with 20 games on Fridays and Saturdays. Five seniors lead the team under coach Ivan Davis, replacing Glen Anver son. key captains include Lorenzo Griffeth David Keller and Pee Almond. The season opens December 5 at Grace with home games against North Cache and Montpelier, continuing through February with matchups against Logan Blackfoot Marsh Valley and others.
Mrs Martha Merrill, Franklin County's oldest resident born Ogden in 1859, will celebrate her 99th birthday this Sunday. The article recalls her early Utah life, marriage to Marriner Merrill, and long service with the Primary organization plus her crochet, netting and flower gardens.
The notice details Davis Gift Shop moving to the former Western Auto site at 794 South State and offering 10 percent off all items this weekend. It also highlights Foss Furniture’s sale prices and new merchandise, plus a contest at American Food Store with weekly prizes and a strange editorial note on reader letters.
Burton C Martin, age 38, named development manager for Preston division succeeding R Millward. Joined UP and L in 1961 as bookkeeper at Montpellet rail station. later moved to Rexburg and Breyton as senior consultant and sales in charge of sales. Appointment effective December 21.
The company offered free electricity for holiday lighting as 50,000 bulbs illuminated downtown areas. AP report by Wendell noted 7206 bulbs lit in several towns and cities with hours of service available from the utility.
The assessor announces license availability and the expiring plates process with a focus on expeditious handling for applicants at state and county levels. The notice mentions a payment period after the holiday and references vehicle registration for drivers with untransferred titles, plus a staff photo caption noting county officials and directors.
Idaho moves forward with a recount for three Franklin county precincts urged by the Republican Central Committee. Sen Thomas Heath posts 3002 and 100 per precinct, aims to verify a 31 vote margin after last month’s tight result affecting Franklin Weston Mink Creek and related results. Attorney General Graydon Smith approves the process expected today.
Fragmentary OCR text shows election results and lists several committee members and alternates. Names include Marvin Di Greg, Carol Stocks, Jack Jensen, Bert Winward Jr., John vJ. King, Kelly Buttais, Vaughn Largen, Theron Rawlings, Elmo Roodrow, and George Moser. Details are incomplete and garbled.
Robert Neal, also known as Forgbert G Weal, and Darwin Brown appeared before Judge Firth with Preston as attorney. Brown ordered a mental evaluation for Neal to be sent to the state hospital in Blackfoot for psycho analysis before a plea determination.
Wheat growers meet in Boise to discuss industry progress and proposed legislation. The event aims to inform attendees about potential impacts on farming income and state wheat production. Leaders emphasize advancing understanding through shared data and local group participation.
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