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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1956
Page
1
Local observer C M Crabtree reports December weather above normal with average temperatures at 29.9 degrees and a zero degree low. Yearly precipitation reached 23.23 inches, 1.2 inches above normal, while 1954 totaled 12.31 inches and 1953 14.56 inches.
Saturday program at Soda Springs features nine races led by Rae Sorenson of Bountiful versus Paul Allen of Logan and other regional matchups. Announcer Powder River Condie of Thatcher and starter Harold Pond of Lewiston will oversee the events.
Idaho’s acreage seeded to winter wheat this fall is about 802 000 acres per the USDA Idaho crop report. The figure is 3 percent higher than fall 1954 seedings but below the 10 year peak, aided by a better seeding period than last year.
Six Franklin county young men have been released from army duty in the past two months three from the air force and one from the coast guard. Others have enlisted been called for induction or for physical exam according to Faye Houk secretary of the Franklin county selective service board. The report names Calvin Johnson Orlando Rasmussen Leon Lundquist Perry Shumway Ezra Twain Morgan Alan Merrill David Foss Mazel Shaffer Chitton Nash Olsen Darald Austin Ralph Mickelson Rosa Morrison Terry Brown Gary Allen Norman Smith and others with details of branch dates and medals.
The son of Mr and Mrs Cly Johnson was double cast with Dal Shaffer in the Hasse role during the opera presented in the second week of February. He is a senior at Preston High School active in sports and music.
Dun and Bradstreet reports 17 fewer Franklin County business concerns than four years ago, based on the January 1956 Reference Book. The listing explains credit rating symbols and the book’s use by suppliers, insurers, and credit decision makers nationwide.
Arnold Sant appointed Recreation Committee Chairman and Ray Talbot named to fill vacancy created by Horace Baugh's move to Logan. The committee also named Nat Edwards Ephra Johnson and others to districts with reports praising summer activities including baseball with 600 participants, pony and junior programs, and a city steam tournament.
First Security Bank of Idaho reports 1956 retail trade expected to rise from 1955 levels with a 33 percent increase in construction expenditures. The survey cites Idaho retail sales around 750 million for 1955 and projects 1956 auto sales down 10 to 15 percent while other sectors lift overall regional activity. Personal income near 880 million in 1955, with wages at 533 million, and employment gains anticipated in construction, minerals, and metals fabrication. Utility construction in 1956 projected at 72 million, led by Idaho Power Snake River projects and gas pipelines across the region.
A Preston High School sophomore shares the stage in the February opera double cast with Gennie Jean Affleck portraying Clementina. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Winn.
Cal vi n E Wright Idaho district director of the U S internal revenue service Boise announces dates to assist federal taxpayers in Preston at the courthouse These include Mondays Jan 9 30 and Feb 13 near the Feb 15 filing deadline and W-2 receipt time He urges taxpayers to read instructions first and use the help sessions to complete returns Then seek guidance for any remaining questions Wright notes last year U S taxpayers received over 6 million dollars in direct assistance through about 12 000 employees and more than two million man hours nationwide with uncollected revenues due to weak investigations and collection efforts He emphasizes reading forms the need for records and rechecking to avoid delays penalties and interest The April 15 deadline applies to most taxpayers with Feb 15 for farmers and Jan 31 for certain social security tax filings and W-2 issuance by employers before filing.
Eastside school district 201 seeks voter authority to sell Franklin property. Special election set for next Monday with polls at Jefferson and Franklin schools open 4 to unspecified hour. Ballot asks yes or no on board trustees power to sell the described parcel in Franklin County Idaho.
The Pres ton Citizen reports Maj. Charles P. Debevoise says Idaho Adjutant General approves a national guard unit for Preston. Activation tentatively set around February 29, 1956, with the 2nd Battalion 116th Armored Cavalry headquartered in Pocatello. A meeting for all prospective members will be held January 11 at 7 30 p.m. in the chamber of commerce room.
The chamber of commerce announced its annual banquet for January 16 at 7 30 p m in the court venue. The event will feature remarks from local leaders and recognition of business achievements.
An Idaho selective service notice explains the 18th birthday now marks when all U S male residents must register for the draft. The article notes ongoing enforcement since 1948 and mentions some men opposing the local board who claim they were unaware.
Three basketball games are planned in the new Preston High gym as the community anticipates a strong debut. Local players and fans expect big things after a season of practice and a recent exhibition showing key scorers led by Johnson and Webb.
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