Ownership Change at Preston Citizen This Week
Don E. Smith arrives to take over as editor of The Preston Citizen while William F. MacKnight steps down after four years as publisher and prepares to move to Jerome to lead the Tannen. MacKnight built the paper into a top Idaho weekly, advancing equipment, subscriptions, and advertising, with Preston showing strong local pride. Smith expresses optimism about Idaho and Preston, noting friendly locals and a smooth transition.
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Don E. Smith
The
Preston Citizen
William F. MacKnight
Citizen
Jerome
Tannen
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DIE News
Idaho
MacKnight
Preston
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Smith
Preston Indians roll past Grace in 41 27 victory
Preston High red first five, then pushed past Grace 41 to 27 on a January night. The Indians improved to eight wins in eleven games as they opened a 21 87 lead after three quarters and held off Grace’s effort with solid defense and balanced scoring.
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Bob ’ Bunker
Preston
Grace
Ferave
Dragons
Legal Court
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Gterves
Ntncree Secren Neernees
Faneihs
Iplinine Aren
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Fe McGregor
Congressis Interne
Beniestead Sit Slater
Seoul
Thele Wovede
Dack
Hokoifamna Rapan
Okina
Fia ‘Andyisland Briney Pyle
Winter Ice Spreads as Preston Sees Snow and Ice
Snow fell Friday afternoon bringing frigid temps that froze Preston streets, making driving with chains hazardous. Jefferson and Central ice rinks were flooded, enabling skating season with a new Preston Junior Chamber of Commerce and high school shop class clubhouse to be built with heating and a snack counter.
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Preston
Jefferson
Central
Jefferson Rink
Preston Junior Chamber of Commerce
County Plans Wide Rodent Control Drive
A county extermination program will run January 16 17 and 18 led by county agent Daniel Roberts. The effort will use prepared meat bait distributed free to residents to combat rats and mice seen as a health threat.
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Daniel Roberts
School Resumes After Holiday Recess In Preston System
Students return to Preston schools after a mid winter break and will extend the school year by holding classes on Saturday. Supt Harland Simmons confirms that Saturday sessions include all grades and the plan covers January 18 for seventh through twelfth graders.
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Preston
Harland Simmons
Banquet To Raise Funds In Franklin Ward Chapel
A banquet to raise funds to finish paying for the Franklin ward church house is sponsored by the finance committee with William Robinson as chairman. A program and a dance follow the dinner starting at 6:30 PM on January 13 in the recreation hall. Neighbors and friends are invited to join by contacting the finance committee.
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Franklin Ward
Finance Committee
William Robinson
Recreation Hall
Finance Commiattee
Stork Derby Offers Prizes For First Franklin County Baby
Franklin county residents await word on the first baby born since the new year as merchants fund substantial prizes. The winner will be announced at a county event with donations from Preston and Mapleton stores and a hospital ceremony.
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Franklin County
Preston
Bannock County
Igs Gitts
Erby
Ameton
Orval
Sons of
Léuighton
Preston Chamber of Commerce Plans 1947 Board Elections
The Preston Chamber of Commerce will elect new board members after a special nominations committee chosen by the board named candidates for 1947. Six vacancies exist due to a death and a move. ballots are due by January 20.
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Board of Governors
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Preston
Chamber of Commerce
Board of
L V Merrill
Orson Baugh
Rate of depreciation for telephone system investment
The article notes a proposed rate of depreciation after investment in telecommunications equipment. It cites opposition due to lack of modernization of equipment and facilities. The applicant represents a complete analysis of the setup by the Telegraphic Company with continuations on page 92.
District Approves Bonus Resolution For Idaho Teachers
The Fifth district educational officials in Pocatello adopted a resolution to grant a $300 bonus for all teachers. Harland Simmons chaired the meeting attended by legislators and trustees. They supported seeking state trustees to back an $800 bonus to address cost of living increases since last spring contracts.
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Idaho
Pocatello
Harland Simmons
State Trustees Association
Simmons
Services Friday for Alvin Roy Kirby 51 in Clearfield
Funeral services are set for Friday at 1 p m in the Fourth Ward chapel for Alvin Roy Kirby 51 who died suddenly Monday at his Clearfield Utah home. Bishop Asaet Bell will conduct the service. He was born March 6 1895 in Treasureton a son of Thomas and Angie Kirby. Surviving are his wife Viola Taylor two daughters Leora Christensen Preston and Lenna Crane Tooele two grandchildren and six siblings. Burial at Presidence Cemetery. Friends may visit at Hendricks and Webb funeral home Thursday evening and Friday morning.
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Fourth Ward
Alvin Roy Kirby
Clearfield
Utah
Asaet Bell
Mr Kirby
Treasureton
Thomas
Angie Griffith Kirby
Viola Taylor
Preston
Naval Center
Leora Christensen
Lenna Crane Tooele
Georege Kirby
Melvin Kirby
Maud Wells
Myrtle Peterson
Hyrum
Guy Kirby
McCammon
Mabel Borge
Salt Lake City
Hendricks and Webb Funeral Home
Fragmentary notes on farm prices and guests at event
A garbled report references pricing methods for livestock and feed, farm officials, and a list of guests including Mrs Oliver Williams and Mr Gary Merrill. The text includes distorted names, dates, and figures, with scattered mentions of hogs, feed, and a January event.
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Niles
Beulas
Wales
Satars
Oliver Williams
Igrafidson
Gary Merrill
Eden Hymas
Chambers of Commerce Protest UIC Abandonment Plan
Preston Logan Lewiston and Richmond chambers of commerce met in Logan to oppose the Utah Idaho Central railroad abandonment. They plan coordinated action to force receivership and challenge PUC ICC decisions while assessing economic and population impacts on Cache Valley and Preston. Formal protests and investigations will follow by local committees.
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Utah-Idaho Central
Franklin County
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Logan
Lewiston
Richmond
Preston
Ther
Chamber of Commerce
Theo Petterberg
UIC
First Security Bank of Utah
Cache Valley
Chambers of Commerce
Public Utilities Commission of Utah
Interstate Commerce Commission
PUC
Utah
ICC
the Chambers of Commerce
Fragmented Message From City Officials on Public Aid
A garbled post from city authorities discusses aid for veterans and public service, mentioning an unnamed plan and potential steps. The text is unclear but references assistance, veteran support, and civic actions with partial phrases and scattered terms.
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Barrer
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Franklin Ward Chapel
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Orning
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