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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
1
The 50 voice Preston Rotary chorus will perform at 8 15 pm at the Franklin Stake Center in a yearly Christmas program directed by Susie Tasso. Eastside Band opens at 7 pm in Preston High gym, allowing families to enjoy both events in one evening.
Roxann Hansen daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Hansen Mink Creek chosen FFA Sweetheart for the year with attendants Patricia Jensen and Norita Long. Final vote by Preston High School students. Roxann received a jacket. attendants named. Harvest Ball committee listed. Admission for band concert $1 adults 50 cents children. Rotary program free.
Two men identified as David S. Nelson and Craig B. Rogers were arrested on first degree burglary charges after an attempted break in at the Utah Power and Light Treasureton Substation. They were arraigned and released on $1000 bonds after being tracked by Sheriff's deputies and reserve officers. The incident occurred around 10 30 p.m. Saturday when copper wire coils were targeted and employees alerted authorities.
Postmaster Wallace Jen sen announces the Preston post office will stay open until 5 p.m. on the next two Saturdays December 8 and 15, instead of the usual Saturday noon closing time.
West Side schools unite music and speech for a December 13 program at 8 p m. Junior high girls chorus, high school girls choir and mixed chorus sing. Speech class presents Reader's Theatre version of Stubby Pringle's Christmas. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children, proceeds fund stage light and sound gear. Family event promises entertainment.
The Franklin County Assessor's office urges renewal before midnight December 31 1973 for all annual renewals. Assessor M H Bennett notes staggered system plates expire January 31 1974 if ending in one and that some plates will receive 74 embossments or stickers with no extra fees beyond a 50 cent safety reflectorized plate fee for new plates. Nonrenewal or late renewal risks rush during December 24 28.
Blocks officials announce a new 45 by 100 foot store two doors south of its Preston location with spring construction and early fall 1974 completion. The expansion includes enhanced ladies wear and teenage apparel sections to serve Preston area customers.
A local mystery personality contest lines up a weekly mystery with an $90 top prize plus $8.50 weekly bonus. Carrie Knudsen, a 90 year old Preston woman, was last week's mystery figure and is described with details of her life and family in the notes.
Results of the December 3 election for ASC Community Committeemen announced by Blaine Gamble. Elected officials include Community A leaders Reed Mc Gregor and Raymond Sant, Community B chairs Verdon Han sen and David H. Smith, Community C chair Harry Miles and Heber Swainston Jr., Community D chair Jack King and B. Wm. Winward, Community E chair Ralph Porter and Dennis Hall, Community F chair Robert Haworth and LaGrand Spanig. Delegates to county convention will be chosen from elected leaders.
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