Soldier saves Pomona girl life earns Army Commendation
A former Preston resident now serving in Vietnam received the Army Commendation Medal for saving five year old Laurie Horner in Pomona last July 14. Master Sergeant Gene A. Hansen, son of Mrs. John M. Hansen of Preston, performed mouth to mouth resuscitation to clear the choking girl. His wife Lorraine and their six children live in Pomona while he serves abroad.
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Preston
Viet Nam
Pomona
Army
Gene A. Hansen
John M. Hansen
Sgt. Hansen
Lorraine
State Closes Prudential Savings and Loan in Idaho
The Idaho Department of Finance seized Prudential Savings and Loan with offices in Burley and Preston. 1510 shareholders hold a total deposit of 1 221 000, as Finance Commissioner John B. Silva acts under Idaho Code provisions to take possession of all books records and assets of the corporation. The action aims to protect shareholders amid liquidity issues delinquencies and impaired capital while a plan for liquidation or restatement proceeds.
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State Department of Finance
Prudential Savings and Loan Association
Preston
Burley
Prudential Office
John B. Silva
Commissioner of Finance
Prudential Savings and Loan
Hereford Bulls Sold in Denver Boost Riverdale Breeding Venture
Wen dell Smith and Don Carter of Riverdale buy four top Hereford bulls at the National Western Hereford Sale in Denver. One he is a half brother to the John Wayne purchase, while another was heaviest at the sale. They raise bulls for range men and sell heifers for breeding stock, with 75 to 80 bulls sold this year and about 25 left. The calves will be ready for next year’s market.
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Wendell Smith
Don Carter
Riverdale
Denver
Colo
John Wayne
Mr. Smith
Mr. Carter
Chicago
Mischief
Malim Ranch Co
Albin
Wyo
National Western
Twin Lakes Okehs BR Plan Endorsed by Stockholders
At the Twin Lakes Canal company annual meeting, stockholders unanimously endorsed Bear River project Plan No 1 from the Bureau of Reclamation. Eight thousand three hundred six of thirteen thousand shares were represented. Carol H Stocks was re elected to a three year term and officers were named Perth Poulsen president, Stocks vice president, and Verill Smart director.
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Twin Lakes Canal Company
Bear River
County Ditch
Twin Lakes Group
Canal Company
Bureau of Reclamation
Carol H Stocks
Restrictions At City Dump Cleaned Up. Police Chief Urges Proper Dumps
The city dump has been cleaned up and the police chief appeals to users to avoid dumping along roadways or anywhere in the dump yard. Signs will be posted once painted. Fines will be issued for restricted-area dumping.
Juveniles Arrested in Preston Lewiston Case
Nine juveniles from the Preston and Lewiston areas were arrested last weekend in Preston on charges of drunkenness and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A 14 year old girl was involved. Probate Judge O D Robinson states three others may be brought in related to the case. another hearing is pending.
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Preston
Lewiston
O. D. Robinson
Status Quo Possible For Utility Taxes
The Idaho Supreme Court ruled last week that the assessment of utility property was unconstitutional. Counties face large financial quandaries and school districts, especially the West Side district, could see serious trouble. State tax officials expect no immediate action on money already paid.
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Idaho Supreme Court
State Tax Commission
West Side
Eastside
State House of Representatives
Union Pacific Railroad
Silver Beaver Awards Presented to Cache Valley Scouts
Thane D. Winward of Dayton Robert Reeder of Trenton and Earl A. Hansen of Logan received the Silver Beaver award at the Cache Valley Council Boy Scouts of America banquet. Winward is noted for extensive leadership roles and a family with multiple Eagle Scouts, while William A. Davis was re elected council vice president. The article also mentions local tax issues affecting utilities and school districts amid state tax commission and legislative discussions.
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Thane
Cache Valley Council
North Cache Valley
Scout Council
Thane D. Winward
Dayton
Robert Reeder
Trenton
Earl A. Hansen
Logan
Cache Valley
Franklin
Winward
Cache Valley Breeders Association
MIA
Stake Mission
Stake
Farm Bureau Draws Crowd at Tax Meeting
Cecil Foster chaired a Monday courthouse gathering of Franklin County Farm Bureau leaders and neighbors. Professor Clair Blaser of Ricks College outlined the proposed tax plan to become a bill for Legislature. County commissioners, Farm Bureau presidents from Oneida, My Jones, Bannock, Joseph, parter, and others attended along with fire program manager Marian Williams.
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Cecil Foster
Franklin County Farm Bureau
Clair Blaser
Ricks College
Farm Bureau
Ty Commissioners
Farm Pa
Folor
Oneida
My Jones
Bannock
Joseph Ay
Parter
Bob More
Franklin
Jon M. Hawkes
Harald A Redfordelier-Fieliman
Macy Williams
State Supreme Court
Mr. Foster
Seven Franklin County Students Named to USU Honor Roll
Seven Franklin County students earned Utah State University honor roll recognition for the quarter. Included are Marin Mark Davis of Preston in College of Business and Social Sciences, Douglas Brenchley Trissa Hart William Daniels Pack Carolyn Shipley Pres in College of Humanities and Arts, Nancy Poole Norris McKay Weston in College of Education, John Keith Larson in College of Science, Geraldine King in College of Family Life, and Keith Glenn Condie Preston, Swainston Davis Clifton in College of Engineering.
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Franklin County
Utah State University
College of Business and Social Sciences
Marin Mark Davis
Preston
College of Humanities and Arts
Douglas Brenchley
Trissa Hart
William Daniels Pack
Carolyn Shipley
College of Education
Nancy Poole
Norris McKay
Weston
College of Science
John Keith Larson
Geraldine King
College of Engineering
Keith Glenn Condie
Ye Swainston
Davis
State Imposes Road Limits Across Highways
State highway department imposes weight restrictions on routes 191 91 from Utah line to Downey and 34 from Preston to Cleveland Bridge with limits of 350 pounds per inch width of tire or 14 000 pounds per axle front axles allowed 10 000 pounds with large tires. Traffic licenses suspended for January 1967 residents Gleason Preston Jerry Mortenson Hodges for driving while intoxicated and related offenses.
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State Highway Department
Utah State Line
Downey
Preston
Cleveland Bridge
Department ‘of ‘Law “Enforcement
Preston High Debating Squad Competes at Ricks College Invite
Preston High School debaters attended the Ricks College Invitational on February 3 and 4 at Rexburg. Team members listed include Dennis Bosworth Phil Owen Anna Owen Susan Ransbottom Jan Johnson Kathy Gregersen Kathy Forsgren Pat Lewis Sharon Ainscough Beverly Larsen Steve Norton Quentin Casperson and others entering various events. They also plan for Weber State College Invitational February 10 and 11 in Ogden with many members in experienced and extemporaneous divisions.
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Preston High School
Ricks College
Sennenay
eThe
Weber State College
I ‘David
Hull
Debbie Long
Sally Hawkes
Trovice Oeager Shannon
Casperson
Hattie
Phil Owen
Dennis Bosworth
Laurine “Keller
Franklin County Families Better Off Since Ten Years Ago
A Tax Foundation study shows Franklin County average family income rose from 3732 to 6301 dollars over ten years, increasing 28 percent in real terms. Current year gains require higher earnings to maintain purchasing power amid rising taxes and living costs.
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Franklin County
Tax Foundation
Galni
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Whitney
Loyal Hansen
Hansen
Chadwick
Hamsen
West Oneida
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Prudential
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Bulls
Cole Misch
Taylor Farms
Rushville
Ill
Upstream
Alford Meeks and Sons
Taylor, Neb
Twin Lakes Okehs BR Plan
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den “Catter
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Audie
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Anderson Phot
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