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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1964
Page
1
The Federal government approved an 8000 public work planning advance for a 39 bed county nursing home to be built behind Franklin County Hospital. The project is estimated at 530000, with late 1965 construction. If voters approve, the advance is repaid. if not, no repayment.
More than 500 persons attended the first annual Cub Scout Olympics at Preston High School stadium. George Allen chaired the event with Douglas Campbell assisting. Activities included three legged races antelope races baton relays and award of Wolf Bear Lion Webelos badges and graduation certificates.
Mink Creek Farm Bureau held a talent find Thursday evening at Mink Creek Church house directed by Mrs. Burnell Baird and conducted by Mrs. Edna Nelson Judges were Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Derricott of Preston and Mrs. Joan Lindhart Participants included Rhonda en piano solo Susan on piano solo Merna r organ solo and Vachele aulette Christensen piano duet Also Jay Christensen vocal Steven Jensen Terry Westerberg piano duet Oyne Christensen Connie Larsen Wye Wilde Deb bidi Keller Van Wilde and Dean Wilde performed various solos and duets with local residents involved.
A special meeting to discuss housing for the elderly will be held in Preston on July 8 under the Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks. Gracie Pfost, former Idaho Congresswoman, will attend along with Kenneth Tyrer and FHA representatives.
Ranger Ralph Roberts announced a regional firework ban on all National Forests in the Intermountain Region due to high fire danger ahead of the July weekend. The closure, signed by Forester Floyd Iverson, takes effect July 1 1964 and violators face misdemeanor penalties.
The Open House for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ivan Goff of Preston will be held Monday from 2 p m to 8 p m at their home 11th South and 11th East. They are noting their sixtieth anniversary.
The 1960s style event spans August 21 to 23 with 1200 to 1500 attendees from Malad to Paris and Preston to Oneida. General Chair Mrs Keith Larr and co chair Mrs Norman Howells lead the three day program featuring BYU Ricks College and LDS Church educators in the Franklin Stake house and Preston LDS Seminary.
The Westside School District No. 202 trustees set a July 13 election to transfer bond funds to the maintenance and operations fund. The levy, tied to paid bonds from the 1949 high school build, would continue until redemption, with funds redirected after debt retirement.
County road officials say someone has vandalized county equipment and removed and defaced road signs. Gwen Ames states that those caught will be prosecuted.
Farm Bureau plans a meeting with Mrs. Rolen V. Bastain to discuss Bookmobile service travel problems and questions. National Farm Safety Week is set for July 19 to 25. County Talent Fund is scheduled for July 17 in the Third Ward at 8 p.m. Resolutions will be discussed. All interested are invited.
The Phi Dels fundraising drive aims to reach 35 000 points to win $800 with current $100 and progress toward 20 000 points doubling money. Top scorers include Karen Klippert and yArt, with second place led by SeaMi No. 14 Helen Poor and Nanicy Gilbert 2650 points. Team standings list multiple team numbers and point totals, and readers are directed to The Citizen for the girls’ names. Free $3 Lagoon tickets are offered with subscriptions.
G Carlos Smith Jr, general superintendent of the YMCA of Lake City, will keynote the three day Interstate Youth Conference August 7 8 9 for youths ages 14 to 26 from McCammon to Richmond. He leads the Saturday general session and moderates a youth panel with participants from each participating stake. The event opens with a five stake Roadshow Festival and includes sessions for young women and men, plus a barbecue hootenanny and dance.
Mink Creek plans a July 4 schedule at the ball park with a flag ceremony at 9:30 a.m. a parade at 10:00 a.m. and a program at 11:00 a.m. Refreshments stands open after the program. Games and contests follow with baseball games at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Preston residents approve a 310000 sewer treatment plant bond issue by a large majority 291 to 42 with plans to remodel the existing plant rather than build a Lagoon system due to land costs and a water pumping concern. Mayor Russell Cranney said the project proceeds as bonds sell and bids will be invited once funding is ready. Engineering is by Wendell Smith of Preston.
The second and final session of the West Side School District drivers training program will start at 9 a.m. Monday. Director Donald Stevens says the group will meet at 9 a.m. at the high school.
Lyle Shipley returned from a summer course for choral directors at the Paul Christensen Choral School in Denver. Ned Stocks of Rupert and formerly of Preston joined him. Eastern choral composer Mr Christiansen attended with district directors from across the country. BREAKS ARM FRANKLIN Garth Porter, son of Mr and Mrs Alan Porter, suffered a broken arm.
The Citizen plans on the spot coverage of the National Boy Scout Jamboree next month. Craig Nelson of Post 130 and Jam boree Troop 58 will report from North Cache Valley and Franklin County. Barry Larson, also life scouts, will assist. Craig is a Preston High sophomore and Barry a junior.
Mrs. Percy Norcutt, one of two licensed women sprayers, passed her state board this past month with 100 percent in spraying and 93 percent in weed control.
A county committee led by Mrs. Rolen Bastian invites residents to an 8 p.m. Wednesday meeting in the county courthouse to discuss creating a Franklin County library district and free service with board control. The session aims to answer questions, gauge interest, and provide data on the bookmobile schedule with no tax impact for users.
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