Sizeable Increase Noted In Local Retail Sales
The four year period shows Franklin county retail sales rising by 604000 as inflation and higher living costs affected the nation. Local families spent more, with per family expenditures at 5793 compared to 5203 nationally and 5533 statewide, aided by rising real incomes and job security. Local stores and employers grew, with 94 stores and 333 employers seeing higher sales. The gain is expected to moderate amid tighter credit controls.
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Franklin County
United States
Idaho
Continental Kitchens grows fast in Spokane from six to forty five workers
A former Banida resident started Continental Kitchens in Spokane 18 months ago. Under Chris Christensen the firm now employs 45, manufactures modular kitchen cabinets, ships across the Northwest to Alaska, California and Texas, and can produce 12 to 15 kitchens daily while outfitting 300 to 400 apartment units in the past year. The plant uses mass production with standard sizes and eight colors, offering competitive prices and custom work.
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Banida
Spokane
Wade Christensen
Continental Kitchens
Continental Kitchens Inc
Christensen
Northwest
Alaska
California
Texas
Chamber
Continental
Christmas Dances Planned by Phi Dels and West Side
The Phi Dels sponsor a Christmas dance in the high school gym at 8:30 p.m. December 20 with best dress and live orchestra. Theme Silver Bells. admission 1.25 per couple and .75 stag. West Side marching corps Pirettes host their annual Christmas dance Saturday December 20 after the Malad West Side game with admission 0.50 stag and 0.75 per couple.
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Phi-Dels
West Side
Pirettes
Community Center Completion Nears at Franklin County Fair Grounds
The Franklin County Fair Grounds to host the chamber of commerce banquet on Jan 12 in the new metal community center. Dan Roberts says the building will be finished in time. Howard Schow of Preston is contracted to insulate panel and heat interior. Al Minton of Idaho Development and Commerce will speak.
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Chamber of Commerce
Franklin County Fair Grounds
Dan Roberts
Fairgrounds
Howard Schow
Preston
al Minton
Idaho Department of Development and Commerce
Fourth Grade Christmas Program at Jefferson School
The fourth grade at Jefferson school presents a Christmas program titled Merry Christmas Mr. Snowman at Preston high school auditorium Friday at 1 15 p m. It is a repeat performance today for the school children with teachers Elaine Westerberg Glen Gamble and Sylvester Anderson assisting. Center section of the auditorium reserved for parents.
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Jefferson School
Preston High School
Mr. Snowman
Elaine Westerberg
Glen Gamble
Sylvester Anderson
Snowmobile group forms in Franklin County
A gathering Thursday saw snowmobilers create the Franklin County Snowmobile Association and establish a temporary committee to organize a charter. Niel Nelson and Jon Nelson are named on the initial committee to promote the new county organization.
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Franklin County
Gsociation
Niel Nelson
Jon
Christmas Edition Advances One Day Early Next Week
The Citizen announces its Christmas edition will publish two days early due to the holiday. Letters and advertising copy must be in by Saturday at noon. The issue will feature annual Christmas greetings.
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uGreeting
Inesa
Land
Free Candy Offer For New Pres ton Citizen Subscriptions
A free box of chocolates valued at 2.50 will be given with new subscriptions to the Preston Citizen. The offer lasts until December 31. Rates are 4.50 in area and 5.50 out of area, with missionaries and servicemen subscriptions set at 4.50 regardless of location.
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Preston Citizen
Grain Growers Reelect Foster as President in Annual Meet
Cecil Foster of Whitney was reelected president of Franklin County Grain Growers at the annual meeting. Jean Smith of Riverdale was reappointed vice president, Wayne Doney kept secretary treasurer and manager. Robert Geddes of Banida joined the board joining officers Orval Benson Whitney LaGrande Spatig Maple. Doney reported 15000 in current patronage and 15000 in back patronage this year, with profit up 10000 and gross income about 2750000, of which 750000 came from mill feeding operations.
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Cecil Foster, Whitney
Franklin County Grain Growers
Jean Smith
Riverdale
Wayne Doney
Cooperate
Robert Geddes
Banida
Orval Benson
Whitney
Zas LaGrande Spatig
Mapleon
Doney
Free Movie for Preston Kids Brings Julie Back Saturday
Preston Chamber of Commerce and local merchants host a free two hour Christmas show for children under 12 at the Grand Theater. The program features Flipper plus a cartoon and includes Santa Claus and a photo with Miss Julie.
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Julie
Preston
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Preston Merchants
Preston High School
John Castleton
Miss Jenny
Santa Claus
Chamber of Commerce
Teed
Sisa Anerson
Ksl-Tv
Tom “Powell
Building Permits in Preston Surpass Five Hundred Thousand
Building permits in Preston through November total $425 700 from 20 permits. Four dwelling unit permits value $84 000. Non residential construction adds $301 800 and alterations and repairs total $49 900.
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Preston
Elks Plan Ski Bus Program Meeting in Preston
The Preston Elks Lodge launches the ski bus for the season with a Monday 7 p.m. meeting in the county courthouse basement for riders and lesson signups at Beaver Mountain ski school. A film a guest speaker and Q A on bus and lesson details will be provided, with parents and youths invited.
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Preston Elks Lodge
Court House
Beaver Mountain
Preston
Stag Teen Dance Sponsored by Oneida Stake Youth Committee
A Christmas youth dance organized by the Oneida Stake youth committee will occur Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Oneida Stake center. The Blasts orchestra of Smithfield will provide music in a series of dances sponsored by two LDS stakes alternating events in Franklin county.
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Oneida
Blasts Orchestra
Smithfield
Ldsg
Franklin ‘County
Franklin County Christmas Lighting Contest Deadline
The deadline for entering the Franklin County Christmas lighting program is Friday. Entrants must submit an application this year. Co chairs Dick Bowman and J Walter Ross outline divisions for veterans novices and a sweepstakes award for top display.
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Franklin County
Dick ‘Bowman
J. Walter” Ross
Fits Across Tight Race Highlight Local Contest
In a crowded field two candidates surge as volunteers push turnout. Community members note key issues affecting schools and public safety while organizers prepare for final voting rounds.
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