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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1968

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Miss Julie Edna Anderson Stars In Preston Event

Edna Anderson known as Miss Julie on Romper Room headlines a free Saturday program at Preston high school gym. Santa Claus will distribute candy after the show, sponsored by the Preston Chamber of Commerce. Anderson, a former Navy Queen and KUED contributor, is a Salt Lake City native with a long career in Utah television.

Preston Presm Chamber of Commerce Preston High School Santa Claus Proton Chamber of Commerce Edna Anderson Julie Anderson Salt Lake City South High School General Motors George Washington University Wasiington, I Salt Lake C.s University of Utah BEA U of UU Vmedia Ea Navy Wich Edna Mass Salt Lake County Utah Indna KUED U of U Educational TV Tom Bradshaw Ksl-Tv Muss Granite Salt Lake Junior League Jack W. Anderson Castleton East High School East High U of U University of Utah Theatre Our Town Kismet Manon 7

Franklin Stake Set to Present Make Mine Happy

Franklin Stake hosts the fifth annual Parent Youth night with Make Mine Happy a musical comedy about family communication. The production directed by the Franklin Stake MIA runs at 8 p.m. in the stake center with attendees from Preston First Second Fifth and Eighth wards on Monday and Mapleton Whitney Fairview Franklin and Weston wards on Tuesday.

Franklin Stake MIA Preston Mapleton Whitney Fairview Franklin Weston Stake

Salvation Army Opens Yale Drive Christmas Appeal

Robert N. Acock announces the annual Salvation Army Christmas appeal letter is mailed this week. The local committee aims to help the needy with food shelter clothing and baskets and to ensure no child lacks toys this Christmas. Contributions are urged to support the community effort led by Treasurer Connie W. Jensen.

Robert N. Acock Salvation Army Service Extension Committee Salvation Army Acock Connie W. Jensen

New Members Named To Chamber Board

Four new members of the Preston Chamber of Commerce board of directors were named this week Nat Edwards Dr Murray C Nichols Ted Steers and James Tasso. Retiring members include Phenol Edgley Verlan Gunnell Norman Ricks and Ted Burton. Holdover members are Burt Martin Wayne Bell Paul Johnson Douglas Webb and Neil Nelson.

Preston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce Dec Nat Edwards Murray C Nichols Ted Steers James Tasso Phenol Edgley Verlan Gunnell Norman Ricks Ted Burton Burt Martin Wayne Bell Paul Johnson Douglas Webb Neil Nelson

Willis Burton Named To Soda Springs Bishopric

Soda Springs report states Willis Burton was sustained as second counselor to Bishop Robert Herd in the Fourth Ward. The article also notes infant Eric James Simpson named by his parents and confirms Kelly Frank Hill and Craig M Hill as members of the church.

Soda Springs Robert Ringel Fourth Ward Willis Burton Robert Herd Neil Simpson Eric James Kelly Frank Hill Craig M. Hill Ted Hill

UP&L to cut heating costs for Utah homes in 1969

Utah Power and Light and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission announce a 1969 plan to reduce electric heating rates by about 20 percent. The bottom step for residential rates drops from 1.4 to 1.1 cents per kwh and commercial rates fall from 13 to 1.1 cents per kwh. Burt Martin notes the change reflects shifting peak loads due to air conditioning and irrigation pumping.

Utah Power and Light Co Idaho Public Utilities Commission Burt Martin Up&l Veltric

Preston High seniors win national essay recognition

Seniors Bracken Webb Robert Merrill Clifford Jensen Beverly Nash Debra Long Dantes Porter Gwen Shaffer Helen Kirkbride Kent Woodward Valerie Lowe Laurine Keller of Preston High School earned recognition in the national essay contest Anthology Young America Speaks.

Preston High School Young America Speaks Bracken Webb Robert Merrill Clifford Jensen Beverly Nash Debra Long Dauntes Porter Gwen Shaffer Helen Kirkbride Kent Woodward Valerie Lowe Laurine Keller

Yule Tree Tags On Sale For Two Weeks In Preston District

Ranger Donnell Ward announces two weekend sales of Alpine fir trees from December 7 to 15 in Squirrel Hollow Idaho 36 area. Each family may cut one tree between three and eight feet for cash only and not for others not present. First come first served until 300 trees sold with designated parking and weather cautions.

Preston Donnell Ward Squirrel Hollow Strawberry‘Sharon Idaho Ward Wrigager

Christmas decorating contest returns to Preston with prizes

The Utah Power and Light Company funds over 100 in gifts for the top three home decorators and a Preston Citizen plaque for the best decorated store. Judging runs December 21 to Christmas Eve with entries auto-scored for Preston placements but outlying homes must enter. First place from last year is ineligible.

Newton Utah Power and Light Company Kenneth Lundquist Ap&l Home Economist Citizen Preston Preston Citizen Preston City

Future Farmers Name Sweetheart at Harvest Ball

Becky Spackman daughter of Mr and Mrs Reed Spackman was named Sweetheart of FFA at the Harvest Ball in Preston last week. Attendants Barbara Gilbert and Shannon Casperson, both Preston High seniors, joined in the event.

Becky Spackman Reed Spackman FFA Preston Barbara Gilbert Dallas Gilbert Shannon Casperson Quint En Casperson Preston High School Future Farmers of America

Cutter Race To Aid Burn Victims

A benefit cutter race will be held Saturday in Downey at 1 5 pm to aid the Winberg boys burned in an explosion. Teams from Malad Downey Preston and McCammon will race, with gate money supporting the two boys hospitalized in Salt Lake City.

Downey ,S Winberg Downey Race Track Malad Downey Preston McCammon Salt Lake

Franklin's own reach and mission progress reported

A damaged fragment notes Franklin's reach and mission progress with unclear details. The text hints at a three part measure and ongoing aims, but specifics are unreadable.

Cache Valley Races to Start Club to Host Season Opener

Cache Valley Cutter and Chariot Racing Association sets season start for December 14 at Little Santa Anita west of Preston. Officials listed include Jim Kirkbride as president and Jay Coles as vice president with Steve Porter secretary. People may join by contacting club members.

Cache Valley Cutter and Chariot Racing Association Little Santa Anita Preston Jim Kirebride Jay Cole Steve Porter The Smemnbers Mere Kirkbride Axnembers Iare Ing’ Gadvertisenent Ion

Sled dog event frames up historic gathering in evare

Fragmentary OCR shows a dog sledding event organized recently in Evare and Wayne Anderson. A 68 ton vessel? hamedpredidente reference appears unclear. First teams may race in Hyngpebier atrece with local participants.

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