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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1953

Page

4

Skunk 4 Holler at a County Concert

I recount a county seat concert outing with Ginger and Elmo. The audience and performers fascinate there are jokes about candles piano solo and a bold woman singer I compare to Roy Acuff and discuss wearing hats and culture in a humorous local voice.

Edytor Elmo Ginger Lit Feller Hisself Bowin God Wen Cultur Hit Roy Radio One Ronsa‘opery Skunk Yhodher Chapel Air ‘Choir Reed

Inaugural Reflections and Local School Tales

In the holler crowd a new president is welcomed and hope rises for country progress. A county teaching event features Jesse Stuart, poet and author, praising teachers and urging focus on education. A chaotic school meeting ends with splintered hammer, ink spills, and a humorous clash about Future Farmers of America. The piece blends rural life, local notices, and a property petition set for February 4 1953 in Fairview Franklin County Idaho.

Edytor Sarah Bellum Cnd County Institute Jesse Stuart Kaintucky Jesse Stua FFA Yung Feller

Public Hearing on Petition for Directing Administratrix to Convey Real Estate

Probate Court in Preston Idaho will hear a petition on January 31 1953 at 10:00 AM. The petition seeks to direct the executrix to convey described real estate in Franklin County Idaho under a decedent's contract. Interested parties may file written objections. Dated January 5 1953. W Paul Merrill Probate Judge and Clerk.

Franklin County State OF Idaho Preston W. Paul Merrill

The Preston Citizen Addressed for News Notice

The Preston Citizen is requested to provide coverage of local news items as directed by the requester.

Proof of water use submitted for Idaho irrigation project

At 10 A M on February 7 1953 in Preston Franklin County Idaho Dewey Campbell Weston Idaho will submit proof of beneficial use for one cubic foot per second from an unnamed stream under Permit 23254. The water is used for irrigation on 160 acres in Section 32 Township 16 South Range 38 East Boise Meridian with no named canal. Priority date November 19 1952. MARK R. KULP State Reclamation Engineer.

Preston Franklin State of Idaho P. M. Condie Notary Public State of Idaho Dewey Campbell Weston Boise Meridian Mark R. Kulp State

Notice of Setting for Idaho roadwork bids

Sealed proposals will be received by the Idaho Board of Highway Directors at the Department of Highways office in Boise until 2 PM on February 10, 1953, for constructing a roadmix bituminous surface on 4 587 miles.

Idaho Board of Highway Directors State of Idaho Department of Highways Main Street Boise

Idaho Highway Project Seeks Bids in Franklin County

The Idaho Department of Highways invites proposals for the US 91 to Idaho Federal Aid Project S-1736(2) in Franklin County. Plans and bid details are available in Boise and Pocatello. a $5 plan fee applies. Bids must include 5 percent guaranty and bidder licenses where required. wage rates are set for unskilled intermediate and skilled labor. Dated January 16 1953 by State Highway Engineer E V Moller.

Cub River Idaho Franklin County Department of Highways Boise C. A. Kelly Pocatello State of Idaho Board of Highway Directors E. V. Moller

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