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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1972
Page
1
Babson's Reports staff urges readers to expect labor disputes and price pressures in 1973 while promoting cautious optimism. They project moderate inflation, potential wage growth, and a five percent industrial production gain, aided by a shift toward capital goods and electronics sectors amid policy prudence and market resilience.
Special to the Citizen. Franklin county residents face higher payroll taxes starting Jan 1 as social security benefits rise 20 percent and widows disabled and others gain. Workers pay 5.85 percent on the first 10 800 earnings with employer match. Self employed max 864. Figures from SSA and IRS.
Rich and Franklin counties join the Bear River RC&D Project formed from the Box Elder Oneida Cache RC&D. The executive board grows to 15 members with new Frankin and Rich seats. The Tremonton meeting set for Jan 24, 1973 plans sponsor elections and outlines 42.9 billion total project value.
Preston area launches its first organized community education program in Eastside School District. Registration is Jan 2 from 10 am to 3 pm and 7 pm to 8 pm, with eight non credit classes planned including knitting sewing art small motors welding and exercise. Tuition is set by teacher wages and class size with possible future federal funds to reduce costs.
Marion Bennett county assessor said special license plates must be requested before the 20th of the issuing month starting 1973 or they will be issued on a first come first served basis. Plates last about five years and yearly stickers are added until new plates arrive. About 6000 cars are expected in Franklin county, up from six to eight years ago, due to more families owning two or three cars.
A 19 year old Banida man was arraigned before county magistrate Ann Davis after being arrested for breaking into the Maverick Country store. Deputy Duane Golightly said he spotted a broken window and a man leaving through a rear door. Two patrols pursued, and Michael Gregersen was arrested within an hour matching the description.
The Preston Citizens sponsor the year’s first Franklin County baby born after midnight December 31 at the Franklin County Hospital. Merchants provide prizes including gifts from Eggetts Home Furnishings Abrams Texaco First Security Bank Merrill Jewelers and more such as a $250 Hansen Glass and Paint gift certificate and a ring-o-ding walker from A and J Furniture.
The Preston Lions Club and the Preston Citizen sponsor the annual Christmas lighting contest with the Hollingsworth home at two miles north of Preston winning the sweepstakes. J Walter Ross home claims Veterans first and LaVern Hollingsworth wins Novice first. Bud Thomas and Orval Bowles place in Veterans, Nail Allen and Robert Steadman in Novice. Next year Ross in Veterans may enter Sweepstakes, Hollingsworth remains in Veterans if needed. A two stake youth fireside and midnight New Year’s Eve dinner follow at 10 30 pm hosted by MIA groups.
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