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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1970

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Hospital Start Waits On Federal Approval

Franklin County plans a new nursing home and remodel of the current hospital await federal go ahead. Four rooms were removed to cut costs. bids came in about $160 000 short but $18 000 extra state funds were granted. The county seeks federal funds to restore the four rooms without significant extra cost. The state expects about 350 000 in already allocated funds, with more possible in the new fiscal year.

Franklin County Nursing Home W. Dean Pal Palmer

Deadline Approaches for Preston Christmas Lighting Contest

The annual Christmas lighting contest in Preston is nearing its entry deadline this week. Utah Power and Light sponsors with prizes for first in Veterans Novice and Window divisions, plus a sweepstakes. Applications are on page 7b and mailed to Box 432 Preston.

Utah Power and Light Preston, Citizen Dick Bowman Utah Power

Cantata Set By Franklin Ward Choir

The Franklin ward choir presents a Christmas cantata The Music of Bethlehem Sunday evening at 7 30 in the Franklin ward chapel under director Vella Woodward Special parts by Gloria Porter Douglas Oliverson Beatrice Bennett Vonda Rallison Mildred Oliverson Jack Coltrin Robert Gene Lowe Carlis Woodward Ada Wright. Accompanists Grace Robinson Barbara Porter Narrator Claron Durrant.

Franklin Ward Choir Bethlehem Franklin Ward Chapel Vella Woodward Gloria Porter Douglas Oliverson Beatrice Bennett Vonda Rallison Mildred Oliverson Jack Coltrin Robert Gene Lowe Carlis Woodward Ada Wright Grace Robinson Barbara Porter Claron Durrant

West Side Schools Present Evening Yule Concert

A music concert by West Side schools is slated for tonight at 8 p.m. The performance will be held in the school hall with a program featuring seasonal pieces and student ensembles.

West Side Cae Ee

Chief Warns Motorists And Drinkers In Preston

Chief of Police Bert Gailey warns Preston motorists that the holiday season elevates traffic injuries due to alcohol. He pledges full manpower to deter drunk driving and urges public understanding of alcohol effects on reflexes coordination and vision to reduce accidents.

Bert Gailey Preston Gailey Bel ‘Lief NSC É Rts

Half Taxes Expected Near Deadline

County treasurer Achardin reports total 1 151 093 81 in taxes this year with about 600 000 due by Dec 21 half from utilities totaling 315 123 38 Utah Power and Light contributing 199 619 91 due by the same date. Five girls and one boy born Tuesday to Dr. Murray C Nichols Preston dentist and Eastside School board chair.

Achardin Warren Wildé Utah Power and Light Company Murray C. Nichols Nichols Preston Eastside

City and Church to Meet Over Park Deed Dispute

City and Preston stakes plan talks with stake presidents about the city park situation. Mayor Glen Gamble says a future meeting will review the matter and seek a solution. The prior deed tied park upkeep and free water to church use, with potential revert of deeded property if conditions failed.

Franklin and Oneida Glen Gamble Uds-Church City Park Preston Gamble

City Adopts Uniform Traffic Code Across Preston

Preston City Council adopted the State Traffic Code as the local traffic code to create uniform enforcement and allow officers to cite violators under city law. City funds from new magistrates court would go to the city, unlike state proceeds. A uniform code on burning and beer handling was tabled. measures were suggested by the Idaho Municipal League.

Preston Dall Smai Idaho Municipal League Burroughs

Absentee Ballots Prepared for School District Consolidation Vote

Absentee ballots for the consolidation election between Eastside and West Side school districts will be available after December 19 at county auditor Cleo Swenson’s office for residents of both districts who will be away. The December 29 vote will decide merging the two districts and placing all high school students in Preston High.

Eastside West Side Cleo Swenson Eek Ieee Ae Sialorky Ab Ae Sul & Patsess

RC&D Steering Committee Meeting in Franklin County

Franklin county RC&D steering committees met December 10 chaired by Mayor Glen Gamble. Discussion focused on completing committee memberships across six groups and obtaining representation on Health and Education. Brent Conlin spoke on RC&D activities in Oneida county. a written RC&D request to Box Elder Oneida and Cache counties was discussed. Next meeting set for January 4 1921 at 1 00 pm in the courthouse basement. community invited.

Franklin County Rc&d Glen Gamble Gamble Shumway Hospital Board Brent Conlin Malad Soil Conservation Service John Evans Rc&d Oneida County Box Elder Oneida Cache Franklin County Dick Bowman Roy Sorensen Franklin, Rc&p

School board meeting outlines budget and bids at Idaho district

A garbled report shows a school board in Idaho discussing budget items and cancer program areas while approving bids for a bus fleet and noting election context. It mentions Sheree Reed Bee, Duna, and a student focus on registration and school maintenance during a mid period review.

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