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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1975
Page
1
A brief note on the preservation efforts of Utah libraries to safeguard old materials and local Americana. Highlights include archival projects, cataloging practices, and the role of librarians in maintaining community memory.
Orvid Cutler served over four decades as a general practitioner in Preston. Born in 1899, he helped shape the town’s medical and civic life, guiding the community as a beloved doctor, a long-time school board member, and a steadfast family anchor celebrated on Drvid Day.
The Preston community mourns Dr David R Cutler a longtime country physician and civic friend. The Citizen recalls his charitable kindness and leadership, noting his years of service in school church and medical work. Wayne Bell founded Dr Drvid Day on August 28 1970 to honor him.
The Sixth District Court in Preston dismissed Don C. Smith’s $50 000 personal injury suit naming the city of Preston. Smith claimed a defective standard size stop sign and obscuring trees caused the September 1973 accident at First East and First South. Judge Francis Rasmussen found Smith more negligent than the city.
Ronald Baird 37 a Mink Creek farmer buys the Cache Valley Livestock Auction from Joe Ward Clifton. Baird a Preston High School graduate and former Palmer Implement Co bookkeeper will run as a brokerage to help farmers get fair returns. Sale continues Wednesdays at 10 a.m. with small changes and community support noted.
Tom Lower aged 18 of Preston was arrested by Bannock County officers Tuesday in connection with an attempted breakin at the Swan Lake merchantile store.
The West Side School District Board named Harris G Allen as superintendent after narrowing seven applications. Allen, from Cove Utah, will replace Lyle Porter who retires early due to health reasons. Porter will stay as high school principal until spring with early retirement, while Allen works part time through May 1 and then assumes full duties. Allen, on sabbatical from a Napa high school, is finishing a doctorate at Brigham Young University and holds a masters from San Francisco State College.
The Preston Whitney Irrigation Co considers a gravity flow system from Glendale to Foster spilling into local canals. Estimated cost about 4 million with 260 stockholders. EPA rules 1976 drive runoff cleanup and fuel savings lure merger talks among Preston Whitney and nearby water outfits. Blaine Gamble reelected president with Tom Hull VP and Fenton Larsen director. Condie to remain secretary treasurer. Glendale Reservoir outlet project completed under budget at 59,300.
Franklin County residents must file tax reduction claims in the assessor's office by March 15 to qualify for exemptions. Eligibility includes three years Idaho residency and homestead proof, with categories for age 65 plus, fatherless under 18, widow, veteran, blind, or POW. The deadline has moved up from June in prior years.
The Citizen invites readers to respond to a brief questionnaire on how Franklin County should celebrate the nation's 200th birthday next year. Submit ideas by mail with scissors and stamp. selected responses may be published. The piece notes possible federal aid for Indiana Bicentennial restoration projects and urges early community planning.
The Preston Citizen invites readers to participate in a Bicentennial survey. Questions ask residents whether to pursue a local Bicentennial project, willingness to contribute time or money, support for restoring a historic landmark, restoring the Oneida Stake Academy, and other favored projects.
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