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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
1
The 1947-48 Preston audit shows parking meters generated gross revenue of $10,382.91 with expenses of $4,908.96. Net income totaled $6,473.95, from May 31 1947 to May 6 1948, with long term outlook pointing to higher net as city ownership of meters is planned.
Maurice C Brimhall aged 42 of Carlin Nevada was killed February 13 when a Southern Pacific brakeman train stalled by a hot box and was struck by an oncoming train. He was born June 11 1906 in Preston Utah son of Hyrum Brimhall and Ida Westerman and attended Oneida academy and the University of Idaho. He married Elnora Monson on August 14 1929 and survived by his mother a widow two children and several siblings. Funeral services will be February 18 at 2 p.m. in Preston second ward with viewing at Webb mortuary.
Bud Wickham of Preston police arrested Sherwood Strausser 45 minutes after alarms from Logan. Strausser, 32, of Great Falls Mont, had fled Logan jail with Charles Magarahan 38, of Gillette Wyo. Magarahan was detained on a northbound bus at Smith Field. Strausser was linked to fictitious checks and Magarahan is wanted by Pennsylvania authorities for grand larceny.
Franklin county 4-H club chairman Owen Gibson announced the annual meeting of Franklin county 4-H leaders will be held Thursday Feb 24 at 7 30 p.m. in the courthouse basement. State 4-H leader D E Warren from Moscow will attend to list 1949 activities and discuss 4-H club work. All 1948 leaders and friends are invited.
Postmaster Hart announced yesterday that rural routes out of Preston will be rearranged immediately. Route one will serve Whitney Mapleton Glendale part of Preston Winder and the Hot Springs road west of Preston. Route two will serve Fairview south Preston Riverdale Mink Creek Glencoe and north Preston. North of Riverdale patrons along highway 34 will switch to the Preston Thatcher mail route to balance length and family counts. W. D. Brewer postal inspector led the changes based on a November survey.
The Franklin ward holds a reunion for members over 12 years on Tuesday February 22 at 12 30 p m in the Franklin chapel. All former Franklin residents are invited to attend and be entertained Saturday afternoon.
Vaughan Greaves, clerk of the local draft board, states all men age 18 must register for selective service within five days after their 18th birthday. This reminder urges prompt registration to comply with federal requirements.
Rulon Litz Jamison 25, former Preston resident, died February 10 at Monterey Hospital after a motorcycle skid 97 feet on a highway east of Monterey California. He was injured February 9 at 8 20 p m while traveling north when a crossing car caused him to lose control. He is survived by his parents, four brothers Hazen M William Reed Vernon C and two sisters Mary Foster and Ada V Lockyer. Funeral services were held February 12 at Paul mortuary Pacific Grove. Burial in El Carmelo cemetery.
Franklin county chapter chairman Gaylord Larson announces the annual meeting will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the county courthouse basement. The session is open to all residents and especially invites those who helped with the recent March of Dimes drive.
County agent Daniel Roberts reports dairymen and cattle raisers face hard hay shortages due to cold weather. Farmers adjust livestock numbers to feed supplies as high hay prices rise, driven by an unusually cold winter and heavy snow in the region.
During a weather induced business lull, several Preston firms undertook remodeling and fixture upgrades. Merrill Jewelry Store has nearly finished a plan adding 20 feet to the rear of the store on State Street and nine feet of additional display space. The watch repair department was moved from the front to the rear, now cleanly tucked behind the new pen display case.
The March of Dimes drive in Franklin county raised 3049.74 dollars turning in to Emma Davis, with schools and various communities contributing. Campaign chair Daniel Roberts thanked workers. towns listed include Banida, Cleveland, Clifton, Dayton, Fairview, Franklin, Glencoe, Glendale, Linroses, Mapleton, Mink Creek, Oneida, Oxford and wards in the county.
Joe Malmberg falls from his roof while clearing heavy snow and suffers a broken arm and back and head injuries. He was found unconscious on the sidewalk beside his home Wednesday by neighbor Blanche Atkinson who alerted help and a nurse provided first aid.
Merlin T. Whittle announces the 1949 Scout Fund Drive for Franklin County and Oneida stake districts with per capita goals. A three-district plan will appoint captains and assistants to distribute literature and reach every family in the county and Preston business district.
Sheriff Lee Hansen warns that continuing cold may trigger swift thaws risking bridge failures on the Dayton Preston Highway Bear River crossings and the Weston Fairview road. Motorists are urged to verify bridge safety before crossing and families near Bear River should monitor rising waters.
Most wards schedule reunions with events in ward chapels and courthouses around Washington's birthday week. Activities include children's entertainments, dinners for adults, and evening programs led by ward and Sunday school officers, with Lynn Bright Orchestra providing music and various chairs directing planning.
City of Preston finances remain solid for 1947-48 though expenses exceeded revenue by 8389.79 due to rising costs. Auditor C L Swenson notes near full tax collection, timely bond payments, and strong revenue sources but urges finding new revenue or cutting costs. Major expenses hit water and street departments with salaries and equipment costs.
Downey Bulldogs and Preston Indians battled to a two point finish with the Indians prevailing 24 22. The teams stayed neck and neck throughout, trading leads as the Indians pulled ahead at halftime and held on for the win.
The county Fish and Game Association plans a banquet next Thursday at 7 p.m. in the opera house followed by a carnival dance at the Persiana ballroom. Officials say 500 meals will be served and new directors will be elected from each district with ten nominees named.
Preston Indians overcome Malad Dragons 49 to 34 amid heavy weather. Doney led scoring with 14 points, Woodward added 16 for Malad, while Doney's five baskets surpassed the Dragons' total in a defensive побед.
Thirteen dogs roamed the streets Wednesday night prompting police chief Durwood Huls to urge owners to license and tether pets. Dogs without tags after March 1 face impoundment under revised city ordinances with disposal continuing to be enforced.
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