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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1964

Page

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Weston Man Named Chairman of RAD Group

Evan Keller of Weston was elected January 23 1964 to head the Franklin County Rural Areas Development Committee a group formed to promote Rural Areas Development sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture The committee includes Russel Cranney mayor of Preston vice chairman Ted Larson of Preston Eldon Bingham and J Clifford Forsgren county figures Daniel Roberts is secretary and Rex Plowman spoke on area development potential in Lewiston Utah The group aims to educate Franklin County citizens on program benefits and potential employment opportunities as highlighted at the Land and Peoples Conference in Denver Colorado.

Evan Keller Weston Franklin County Rural Areas Development Committee US Department of Agriculture Daniel Roberts Franklin County Franklin Coun Russel Cranney Preston Ted Larson Eldon Bingham Franklin County Sugar Beet Growers Committee J. Clifford Forsgren USDA Ezra T Benson Roberts Rex Plowman Lewiston State Bank Lewiston Utah Plowman Land and Peoples Conference Denver Colorado Cranney

Heart Group Aids Franklin County in Rheumatic Fever Fight

Franklin County Heart Association reports seven residents receive free rheumatic fever drug therapy under the Idaho Heart Association program. Idaho children under 21 on daily penicillin to prevent recurrences total 1,446 nationwide with county allocations listed by name. Campaign to fund Heart Fund begins next month led by Alfred Kern and E S Porter with a full volunteer list being prepared.

Heart Association Franklin County Alfred Kern Franklin County Heart Association Idaho Leon County Kern Caribou County Oneida Bannock Bear Lake Heart Fund Mr. Kern E.S. Porter Onéida Parley

Scotty Vendell Tops Boss Jaycees With Year Award

Utah Power and Light district manager A N Vendall was named Boss of the Year at Preston Jaycees Boss's Night. Douglas Campbell Grant Farnes Lyman Prescott also received SPARK PLUG awards for special service and leadership. The event highlighted community projects and urged bosses to foster Jaycee leadership locally.

A. N. Vendall Utah Power and Light Preston Jaycees Douglas Campbell Grant Farnes Lyman Prescott Preston Citizen Reir Preston Wancees Ray Spreier Idaho Montpelier Paris Preston Franklin County

PUC Sets Hearings on Utah Power Rates in Idaho

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will hold a hearing on Utah Power and Light Companys request for higher electric rates in Preston on February 7 at 10 30 am in the Franklin County Courthouse. Cross examination and protestant testimony are scheduled for February 3 in Pocatello with Rexburg and Preston sessions to follow.

Idaho Public Utities Commission Utah Power and Light Company Preston Franklin County Court House PUC Idaho Federal District Court Room Postoffice Pocatello Rexburg Th Puc

Cancer Leaders Named For 1964 Drive

Franklin County American Cancer Society unit officers were announced after a correlation meeting at Unit President L. Harvey Larsen’s home. Orion Jensen continues as co chairman with J C Goff secretary Ted Larsen treasurer Dr David Cutler medical advisor and a slate of chairmen covering service publicity public education crusade and community groups.

Franklin County American Ney Society Idaho L. Harvey Larsen Orion Jensen J.C. Goff Ted B. Larsen David Cutler Harold Larsen J. Clifford Forsgren L. H. Larsen Belva Hart D. A. Nash Asael Bell Crusade G. Schwarts Dewey Olsen R. Gordon Webb Hart The Cancer Society

Proposed Five Mill School Levy Defeated Again

The Eastside school district five mill levy failed again with 602 voting for and 536 against. Only 14 percent approved, well short of the two thirds needed. Superintendent William Ward said no decision until the board meets, options being to try again increase tuition or discontinue parts of the program.

Eastside William Ward

Seeds Available From University Stations Listed for Farmers

One county agent reports that Te tonia and Aberdeen stations list grains grasses and potato varieties for distribution. Farmers must indicate interest in certified seed by February 10 and file to the county agent for allocation committee review on February 17. Varieties include Thatcher and Centana wheats Piroline barley Park oats and more at Te tonia and Overland oats Bonneville barley Trebi barley Lemhi 62 wheat at Aberdeen.

DeVere To Swords University of Idaho Tetonia Aberdeen Thatcher

Tests Prove Translator Receives Strong Reception in Franklin County

Board heard that the Little Mountain site near Windsor will reach most residents with an excellent signal and Clifton translator users will keep strong reception. Test results showed 4 directional beam coverage and line of sight may be needed for Riverdale area antennas. Preston area readings ranged from 1400 to 1080 microvolts. new proposal aims for interference free color TV. Community funds totaled 2690 dollars as Jaycees circulated door to door.

Franklin Coun Burton Martin Franklin County Corporation Little Mountain Winder Clifton Riverdale Lee Bergquist Preston Fea Earl Jensen Ross Rassmusen

Farm Bureau Plans Five Point Program

Franklin County Farm Bureau launches a February course "Liberty vs. Oppression" with five state level trainers. Five sessions combine films and lectures on topics such as The Battle Ahead and The Structure of The American Life. Sessions run two hours each. exact dates to be announced.

Franklin County Farm Bureau Ariel Meek Meekannae Erica

Lincoln Day Banquet Set forFebruary 19 Franklin County

The Republican Central Committee of Franklin County sponsors a Lincoln Day banquet on February 19 at 7 p.m. in the Sedal Hall of the Franklin County Courthouse with tentative speaker Idaho Attorney General Alan Shepard. Tickets are sold by precinct committeemen.

Republican Central Committee Franklin County Alan Shepard Idaho Sedal Hall Franklin County Court House

Club Ends Drive For Fire Victims

The Preston Kiwanis Club and the Kanns completed a relief drive for the Ronald Gaddi family whose trailer home burned. Marion Bennett, Kiwanis president, said many people contributed clothing and household items and money was spent on necessities. The family and the clubs expressed deep gratitude.

Preston Kiwanis Club Kanns Ronald Gaddi Marion Bennett Kiwanis, Club

ASC Representative to Visit Preston Friday

Lewis Hargus from Ashton Idaho will visit Preston Friday for a 1 p.m. meeting at the American Legion Hall. Myron Fennesbeck and Harlan Blackburn accompany him. The session aims to acquaint residents with the ASC program and discuss the future of agriculture and related topics.

Lewis Hargus Idaho

Annual Melchizedec Party Planned for Oneida Stake

An annual Melchizedec Priesthood party for the Oneida Stake is planned with a program by Dean Abrams Shalnaan. The event starts at 8 p.m. at the Stake House and is open to priesthood members over 21 and their partners.

Oneida Dean Abrams Shalnaan Pbs

Beery Senior Littkesfornier Scores Second Sprize

Beery senior Littkesfornier claims a second prize in a Mink Greek event as contenders race for top honors. The fragmented report notes positions and a 234 entry with unclear specifics but indicates a notable finish by Littkesfornier.

Beerysen Littkesfornier

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