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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1964
Page
1
Political Echoes notes Idaho finances show the general fund is only about half of state spending. The 1963 legislature funded agencies at 101.9 million while total current biennial appropriations reach 274.9 million, with highways nearly as large as the general fund.
Franklin County Republicans prepare for the annual Lincoln Day Dinner with Idaho Attorney General Allan Shepard as the main speaker. The event at the Franklin County Courthouse social hall begins at 7 pm, hosted by the Franklin County Republican Central Committee.
Elsco Engineer Company completed the TV Translator Survey and selected the south end of Clifton mountain as the best site to serve Franklin County. The project aims to dramatically improve reception, with 95 percent of county families needing translators to access color or reduce snow on black and white sets. Franklin County TV Corporation, a nonprofit, urges every resident to display a TV Sticker after contributing to the effort. Ward chairmen lead house to house solicitation, with Ken Porter as General Chairman and Ross Rasmussen handling the treasury.
Preston stores to close for Washington's Birthday per the Merchants committee of the Chamber of Commerce after a Tuesday vote. The panel also discussed the annual March Spring Opening and listed other holiday closings including Decoration Day May 30 Independence Day July 4 Pioneer Day July 24 Labor Day September 7 Christmas December 25 and New Year January 1.
Westside High School schedules a March Hootenanny for the surrounding area. The Mississippiazis quartet will perform as the main act. Tickets go on sale in February and at the door.
Preston city judge Howard Bennett was not rehired after Mayor's nomination. Council opposed Utah Power and Light Company's proposed rate increase with one abstention by Joe Goff. Abner Larsen was nominated for judge but rejected unanimously. Rhys Swainston will serve as interim judge. Committee heads named for sewer and sanitation, parks and libraries, streets, and water departments.
Preston residents are reminded that it is unlawful to keep a dog without a registration certificate and license. Mayor Russell Cranney states unlicensed dogs will be disposed of, and dogs roaming at night or causing a nuisance may be disposed of by police. Fines range from 5 to 300 dollars.
Senator Frank Church and Congressman Ralph announced a $44,000 contract for PO work at the Preston Postoffice. The General Services Administration provided details on air conditioning heating and related renovations.
Asael Bell was named to the Idaho Division American Cancer Society board of directors representing District 12. The retired educator from Franklin County heads the Cancer Crusade and serves the county chapters from Franklin Caribou and Bear Lake on the state level. He attended the Society's semi annual Boise meeting.
The Westside school board voted to indefinitely postpone the building addition after Monday bid openings. Superintendent Lyle Porter said bids greatly exceeded the planned 30000 dollar cost, with the lowest at 47800 and the highest at 52000. The board will wait to build a fund and reconsider in two years.
The Preston Golf and Country Club will sponsor two showings of Safari In Alaska at Preston High School Auditorium on February 24 and 25. Proceeds support improvements to the golf course as part of a fundraising campaign.
Franklin County Farm Bureau launches a five week lecture series titled Liberty versus Oppression beginning February 25 at 1 30 p m in the Court House. Hesy A Beckstead president states the sessions aim to inform on threats to the country with topics on communism socialism and citizenship. registration costs 1 00 with free student admission and is sponsored by the Farm Bureau.
Utah Power and Light seeks an 7.8 percent rate increase, claiming $800000 more revenue based on 1962 operations. E M Naughton testifies costs include taxes and depreciation, while local petitioners urge no hike at a Preston hearing called by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
The Eastside school board considers the mill levy vote while awaiting the annual budget. A letter from the accreditation committee praises Preston High School for progress but urges continual improvement to remain advised. Budget prep will determine needed program cuts and financing.
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