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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1968

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Silver coins in Franklin County become scarce

The Treasury plans withdraws silver dimes and quarters from circulation to rebuild its silver stockpile. In Franklin County each person holds about 37 dimes and 20 quarters with a $870 face value, but intrinsic value will drop to about 65 cents per person after replacement copper nickel coins. The local government profits about 61000 as the nationwide program yields over 1.5 billion in gain.

Franklin County Treasury Department Federal Reserve

Two Water Groups Issue Statement

Representatives of the Idaho Bear River Water Users Association and the Last Chance Canal Company issued a statement outlining the canal company position. They jointly supported Idaho Water Resources Board aiding a comprehensive Bear River water plan for Idaho and noted meeting details and invited participants.

Idaho Bear River Water Users Association Last Chance Canal Company Idaho Water Resources Board Bear River Idaho Board of Amos B. Hume Oneida County John V. Evans John Roderick Louis Deschamps Charles J. Nielsen Mayde Facer Leonard Clark William G Jenkins George F. Gardner Oneida Franklin County Water Users Association Lester P. Sears Bear Lake Franklin Fri Caribou County Franklin County Caribou Lowell Hansen Don Gilbert Merrill Hubbard Howard Thomas Idaho Water Resource Ian Leat Y Iver V. Evans Chance Canal’Co Dent Last Chance Company

Oneida Stake Conference Names and Leadership Changes

Sunday, in the Oneida stake quarterly conference, Elder William Bennett announced regional representatives of the Twelve. Pres Carl A. Mortensen and other officials spoke as Lee Redington was named stake Sunday School superintendent with Don Q Dal ley and Keith Crane as counselors. The supervision team saw changes with Thane Winward removed as superintendent and Mink Creek Lee Seamons retained as secretary. Cluff Kendall named as assistant superintendent replacing Alan Christensen. Music mixed Oxford Clifton Dayton wards. A single general session covered delegation of authority and obedience themes.

William Bennett Quorum of the Twelve Carl A. Mortensen Webster C Maughan Jack Moser Mortensen Stake Lee Redington Preston Third Ward Don Q Dalley Dayton Keith Crane Mink Creek Lee Seamons Thane Winward Glenn Gamble Theo Smith Oneida MMIA Cluff Kendall Oxford Alan Christensen Dayton Ward Oxford-Clifton Perry Phillips J H Hansen Elder Bennett

Preston PTA Plans Meeting

The Central Jefferson PTA holds a public meeting on January 29 at 7 30 p m. Blair Henderson will speak on Student Problems and how parents and teachers can help overcome them. President Mrs Don Barger confirms the event.

Central Jefferson Pta Blair Henderson Don Barger

Preston High School Operetta Dates Shift to February

The Preston high school operetta South Pacific is rescheduled for February 8 to 10 due to postponement caused by complications. Carl Hoffman and Delmar Derricott say the extra time will help the school cast deliver their best performance. The operetta, by Rodgers and Hammerstein, is set on a South Sea island during World War II and remains a leading American stage work.

Preston High School Bruce South Pacific Carl Hoffman Delmar Derricott Pacific Tve United States Rodgers and Hammerstein South Sea

Grace School Board Seeks 675000 Bond Vote Feb 13

The Grace school board announced a 675000 bond election for February 13 to fund a new grade school remodel the present grade school and build a high school auditorium. The board withdrew plans for countywide consolidation. Superintendent R D Palmer says the Grace elementary would house students from Grace elementary units.

Grace School Board Supt R. D. Palmer Grace

Weston Secures Funds for New Culinary Water Line

Weston will receive a $20,090 loan and a $24,000 grant from the Farmers Home Administration, plus a $4,000 city contribution to build a new culinary water line. The project, engineered by Wendell Smith and contracted to Boyd Campbell Construction, aims for completion in early spring 1968 to replace the old system serving 78 farm and 35 non farm families. A 1966 bond issue of $20,000 at 4 percent over 20 years backs repayment.

Weston Farmers Home Administration Preston Webster CC Wendell Smith Boyd Campbell Highway Department

Webb Named MOD Leader in Franklin County Drive

O Sherwin Webb was named chairman of the Franklin County March of Dimes drive. James Hoggasa assists. James Biggs of First Security Bank serves as secretary treasurer. Letters will be sent countywide and collection boxes placed around the county.

O. Sherwin Webb Franklin County March of Dimes National Foundation James Hoggasa James Biggs First Security Bank Webb

ASC To Report Payments Made

ASCTo Report Payments Made explains that all ASCS program payments in 1967 must be reported to the IRS. Blaine Gamble, chairman, notes wheat feed grain ACP soil bank and sugar beet payments are included but commodity loans or reseal storage payments are not. Recipients will get Form CCC 182 and possibly Form 1099, with guidance to review statements and contact the local ASCS office for questions.

ASCS Internal Revenue Service Blaine Gamble Franklin Asc Courtly Committee IRS CCC Ceiver Gamble

Canning Center Okehed Preston Council Swears In New Members

Preston City Council swears in Glenn P. Call and Glenn Gamble with Gamble starting a second term. Committees assign Call to sewer and sanitation joining Harold Pinson. Mayor Cutler assigns departments. council approves purchase of conference table and eight chairs and a resolution praising Pinson. Canning Center buys Keith Larson building. water and sewer lines to be installed.

Glenn P. Call Preston Glenn Gamble Okehed Canning Center Gamble Call Harold Pinson David R. Cutler Keith P. Larson Lyle Shipley Pinson Rhys Swainston Franklin County Canning Center Keith Larson Fourth South Street Burton Feed Canning Cent Old Rock

Superintendent Ward to join study tour of Nordic schools

William G. Ward principal of Europe Schools will join a 30 member study tour of Norwegian Swedish and Danish schools. The trip leaves New York April 21 and returns May 13 with Mrs Ward accompanying.

William G. Ward Erirent Norway Sweden Denmark United States American Association of School Administrators New York Mrs. Ward

Annual Scout O-Rama Set in Franklin District

The Franklin District Scout-O-Rama is planned for February 3 in the Preston High School gymnasium. About a quarter of scouting units have signed up, with tickets sold to the public for 25 cents.

Franklin District Preston High School Melconen

PTA Talk Sparks Debate at West Side Meeting

A local West Side PTA meeting sparked discussion as leaders and members debated topics affecting students. The session featured remarks from association officials and input from parents about school programs and activities.

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