Boise State Position Told Chamber Of Commerce
Dr John B Barnes president of Boise State College described a state university partnership allowing Boise students to transfer to Idaho and Idaho State to complete education. He noted enrollment of 5589 with a 1975 projection of 7645, the largest Idaho business school, $20 million in facilities, a 64 000 volume library, and a goal of expanding to 200 000 volumes. He urged vocational education expansion. Burt Martin reported chamber accomplishments including rodeo arena progress, Merchants committee promotions, parking improvements, new saw mill in Swan Lake, and upcoming queen contest sponsorship by Kiwanis.
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Boise State College
John B Barnes
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Boise
University of Idaho
Idaho State
Idaho
Chamber
Burt Martin
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Committee
Swan Lake
Kiwanis Club
Foss
The
Scout Swimming Campaign Opens in Franklin Bay District
The 1969 Franklin Bay Scout district swimming campaign begins with Scout O Rama this Saturday for registration. Howard Almond chairs the committee and registrations run through Feb 5 on a first come first served basis. Tests determine class placement. failure moves registrants to lower levels. Programs run Monday evenings at 6 7 and 9 with Guides, and Saturday sessions at 10 and 11. The six week campaign starts Feb 10 for Mondays and Feb 15 for Saturdays.
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Franklin Bay
Howard Almond
Preston Couple Displays Coins at Idaho Bank Opening
Mr and Mrs Roy Sorensen of Preston showcased Mr Sorensen's coin collection during a grand opening event for the First Security Bank in Grangeville Idaho. The Sorensens attended as guests of the bank and traveled from Thursday to Monday for the showing.
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Virs
Roy Sorensen
Preston
Sorensen
Idaho
First Security Bank
Grangeville
Sorensens
Legislature Off To Flying Start In Idaho Statehouse
Mark Hart notes the 40th Idaho Legislature began with a three day organizing session in December. Committees assigned, housekeeping bills addressed, and Governor Samuelson’s State of the State and budget discussed. Delegates toured institutions, caucused, and mingled at events as education and funding were emphasized by lawmakers across District 32.
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Idaho
Joint Appropriations Committee
Samuelson
Dents
Flag Returns From Vietnam After Honor Flight
An American Legion flag donated by Preston Post returned Saturday after riding with F 4D Phantom aircraft in a 1968 North Vietnam recon raid. Maj Robert Kjar presented it to Ed Davis at a Legion meeting. another flag remains at an Air Base in Thailand. A separate report notes a West Side 11 year old fined 150 dollars for theft, with most of the fine suspended.
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Preston American Legion
North Vietnam
Legion
Legion Post
Thailand
Robert Kjar
Ed Davis
American Legion Post
Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Don Hoi
Bill Auger
Harold Winn
Ned Hutchins
Deb Miles Maj. Kjar
Juno Kjar
Preston
Texas
Randolph Air Force Base
West Side
Leon Nuffer Place
Loyd Lewis
ASC Announces Signup Dates for 1969 Farm Programs
Blaine Gamble announces Franklin county farmers may sign up February 3 to March 21 for the 1969 feed grain and wheat programs. Signups indicate program intentions and participation levels. The feed grain plan offers diversion payments price support loans and the wheat plan includes diversion payments and marketing certificates to aid parity. Farmers are urged to file applications promptly to avoid delay.
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Franklin County
Blaine Gamble
Ec Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Application For Lion's Charm School Enrollment
The form notes attendance on February 8 and 15 from 9 30 a.m. to 4 00 p.m. with lunch served. It includes fields for signed parental consent and contact details and lists an entry fee amount as $.00.
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Charm School
Group To Attend Lions Meeting In Bannock Hotel
Four couples from Preston will attend the annual mid winter conference of the Lions club in Pocatello on January 25. Over 300 people from Southeastern Idaho are expected for the all day session at the Bannock Hotel. Guest of honor is Joseph W. Lawson, director of Lions International. Attendees from Preston include Mr and Mrs Mark Hammond Mr and Mrs Don Elwell Mr and Mrs Milford Crabtree and Mr and Mrs Rulon Dunn. Mr Hammond is president of the local club.
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Preston
The
Lions Club
Pocatello
Idaho
Bannock Hotel
Joseph W. Lawson
Lions International
Mark Hammond
Don Elwell
Milford Crabtree
Rulon Dunn
Hammond
Idaho Falls Queen To Lead Lions Charm School
Mrs Artie Lee Gardner and former Miss Idaho Falls will hold charm school sessions in Preston on February 8 and 15 connected to the Miss Franklin County Pageant. Girls 15 and older may reserve by mailing an application and check to the Preston Lions Club. The first session covers modeling hair styling make up and stage presence with Mrs Gardner joined by former Miss Idaho Falls Nyle Kinghorn.
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Artie Lee Gardner
Idaho Falls
Preston
Preston Lions Club
Franklin County
Mark Hammond
Gardner
Hammond
Charm School
Nyle Kinghorn
GOP Plans Lincoln Day Banquet in February
The Franklin County GOP outlines plans for the annual Lincoln Day Banquet to be held in February with Senator Len B Jordan's attendance likely. Ward serves as county chairman. a courthouse planning meeting had precinct leaders present. Dean Abrams selected as chairman for the elected officials Thank You Hour with Mrs Panter Larsen Olsen and others taking dinner duties.
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Neil F. Nelson
Franklin County
GOP
Ward
Len B Jordan
Dean Abrams
Ronald Panter
Vaughn Larsen
Harold Olsen
Federation
Miss Nancy Whitehead Enrolls in Business Machines Course
Miss Nancy Whitehead of Franklin applies to Intermountain College Salt Lake City for the Business Machines program which began January 6. The college congratulates her on making a wise decision.
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Nancy Whitehead
J. Whitehead
Franklin
Intermountain College
Salt Lake City
Business Machines
Whitehead
Franklin County Sailor Survives Enterprise Explosion
EM5 Jim Stewart, son of Franklin residents Mr and Mrs Richard Nuffer, was aboard the U S S Enterprise during the January 4 blast that killed several and wounded nearly a hundred. An electrician on nuclear reactors, Stewart was below deck at the time. This marked his third Vietnam tour aboard the Enterprise. His wife, living in Oakland, plans to relocate to Hawaii for three months while the ship’s stationed there.
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Franklin County
Jim Stewart
Richard Nuffer
Franklin
U.S.S
Enterprise
Heart Disease Shows Increase in Area Deaths
Franklin county reports 34 deaths from heart disease out of 60 total resident deaths in the latest Public Health Service figures. The share of heart disease deaths exceeds the national rate 5 48 percent and the Idaho rate 52.3 percent, with local factors blamed for regional differences.
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Franklin County
U. S. Public Health Service
United States
Idaho
New Bishop Named for Oxford Clifton Ward
William Winward, Clifton area farmer, was named the bishop of the Oxford Clifton ward Sunday succeeding Karl Reeder. Joe Ward and Lyle Henderson named as counselors. Dale Ralphs and Lynn Atkinson retained as ward clerk and assistant ward clerk. Jack Wood and Willard Gailey released as counselors. Ward roles: Ward scoutmaster and Elders Quorum president held by Mr. Ward. Mr. Henderson as teacher trainer and Priests Quorum advisor. Wood named as building representative for the Oneida Stake.
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William Winward
Clifton
Oxford-Clifton
Karl Reeder
Winward
Joe Ward
Lyle Henderson
Dale Ralphs
Lynn Atkinson
Jack Wood
Willard Gailey
Ward
Henderson
Wood
Oneida
Scouts Prepare Biggest Rama at Franklin District O Rama
The Franklin District Scout-O-Rama may be the largest yet in Preston. The event runs 6 30 to 8 30 p m at Preston High gym with about 42 booths signed up and more possible. Units entering include 16 cub packs 13 scout Lager 12 Guide patrols and others.
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Franklin
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Rex
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Rep
Angus Condie
Hart
Bridgers
Vienam
ASC
Lion's Charm School
Lions
Lions School
Lincoln
Wayne Swainston
Richard Hendricks
Reed Jamison
Marion Bennett
Nelson
Oxford - Clifton
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