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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1964
Page
1
The Phi Dells fundraising drive for The Citizen subscriptions shows total points rising slightly and leaving about $400 still needed to reach the $400 goal. Subscriptions or renewals must be in by Friday at 5 p.m., with Ron Treceker listed among helpers for the girls to hit the target.
Riverdale ward schedules a Pioneer Day event with scouts and explorers leading outdoor activities and Sunday school handling the program. The parade will start near the church house at 10 a.m. and be followed by ball games and races.
Mrs Merlin Gilbert announces postponement of the Franklin County Farm Bureau Talent Find to Monday evening July 27 at 8 p m in the Third Ward Chapel. Winners advance to the County Talent Fund and District Meet with separate age groups for 17 to 30 and 12 to 16. Dayton Clifton Oxford communities set talent final Thursday at 8 p m in Clifton Chapel with public invited.
Elko County officers probe the fatal stabbing of 64 year old L H Monson a retired building contractor from Preston found in a River Street rooming house. A transient worker is held and others are being sought as the investigation continues.
Plans are underway for the Preston high school 1949 graduating class reunion at the Fairview social hall on August 1 at 7.30 p.m. Those wanting to attend should contact Mrs David Beckstead for reservations.
Sylvester C. Anderson was named principal of Preston Junior and Senior High School at the regular meeting. He succeeds Elmo Keller after a career in Cache County schools and holds a BS from Utah State University while pursuing a master's degree.
The West Side school district voters approve a transfer of funds from a bond levy to maintenance and operation. The measure passes 47 to 0 with no opposing votes.
Franklin County commissioners called for a $300000 bond election to fund a nursing home in Preston. The August 4 primary date coincides with the election. An $8000 advanced planning loan was approved for building plans. The project may cost over $500000 with possible $200000 in federal funds, on land east of the Franklin General Memorial Hospital and partly on North First Street.
The Franklin County Canning Center will open in July when enough produce is ready per manager Lincoln Orme. Abundant cherry crop suggests cherries will be ready. Canning for chicken and meat should start early to avoid delays. chili and puddings fit this season. Mrs Faton Larry can be contacted at 1790 to organize work days and call 852-0390 for appointments after opening.
Republican candidate George Hansen campaigns in Preston warning that forces rob the Constitution of balance of powers. He says Congress abdicates responsibilities to the Executive, passing laws to cabinet, which requires only a majority and the President's signature. Regaining power would need a veto override with a two thirds majority. He accuses the administration of encroaching on legislative powers via Executive Orders with the force of law.
Preston council discussed house moving and permits at last Wednesday’s session. Lynn Porter of Cove Concrete claimed lack of notification for a city license while alleging improper guidance on concrete use for new sidewalks.
The Preston Boots and Saddle Club sponsor a weekend of robberies mock hangings street dances and a queen contest to launch the western season. Ping pong balls will drop and a sidewalk bazaar offers bargains like 50 cent children’s shoes and 10 cent hot dogs as merchants prepare for fall.
D L Klingman leads weed investigations at Agricultural Research Service Beltsville Md as main speaker at the Idaho Noxious Weed Control Association meeting in Preston July 28 to 30. About 100 weed workers from across the state attend with sessions, round tables and tours.
Stake chairmen for a three day BYU Education Week in Preston were named by presidents of ten sponsoring stakes. The event August 20 21 22 will be hosted by the Franklin Stake with W Dean Palmer as stake president in charge. The program involves 13 professors instructors from BYU Ricks College and Ricks Adult Education Center and centers on Continued Learning The Key to Progress.
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