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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1969
Page
1
Special report notes Franklin county homeowners spent about 523000 on home upkeep and improvements last year. A sampling survey of U S dwellings suggests an average of 246 per housing unit for residential upkeep in the county area, excluding ordinary household expenses.
Lester P Sears of Clifton was reelected as chairman of the Franklin County Water Users Association at its annual meeting in the Franklin County courthouse. The executive board includes Theo Bell and Perth Poulsen among others. The group plans a study of soil and water resources for the Tea River Basin of Idaho, with a review pending by the Water Resource Board.
A stolen truck belonging to Ronnie Keller of Preston was recovered Friday after the vehicle and 195 tires were stolen earlier in the week. The truck, loaded with tires, was taken from 33rd South and Redwood Road. It was recovered by the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Dom Geaves wins first in the Yale Christmas lighting contest with an electric broiler from Utah Power and Light. Second place goes to Din Anderson who receives an electric blender, and Don Phippen earns an electric knife.
The Idaho Commissioner of Finance reported a Boise firm offered to buy all assets of Prudential Savings and Loan Association, closed Feb 7 1987, to return over 70 percent to shareholders. The Insurance Investment Corp of Boise submitted the bid, with three banks expressing financing interest. Final payout hinges on bank selection, shareholder approval, and court approval.
Police urge snowmobile owners to follow laws with strict enforcement. Preston restricts use within city limits after 8 p m and bans unregistered vehicles on roadways. Chief Gary Nelson cites night complaints and directs operation only in the city recreation park.
Sixteen Preston merchants join The Citizen to sponsor the annual 1969 first baby contest for Franklin County. The prize list offers gifts to the parents of the first baby born in the county, with readers learning of included items.
Don Bassett born December 25, 1877 in Lag Idaho is cited as Gem Valley’s oldest living native born man. He recalls homesteading with Charles and Mary Bassett, schooling near Lou Bitton’s home, and summers at Whiskey Creek. He married Amanda Meacham in 1992 and lived on the family farm, describing hazardous winters and a long local life with many descendants.
Three dairy firms and six officials in Ogden Utah face an indictment for illegally conspiring to fix prices and rig bids on dairy products. Attorney General Clark announced the action.
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