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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
4
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon from the third ward chapel at 20 p.m. conducted by Bishop Earl A. Hollingsworth. Webb-Hendricks mortuary handles interment. calling hours tonight and tomorrow morning.
Rodeo headquarters will be at Hart music store and ticket sales set for Monday. The event promises excitement with a battle royal and curtain-raiser bouts. Boxing committee members include Melvin McKay Duane Tingey and Marion Morgan with referees and judges from Preston Lewiston and others. Eldon Hansen chairs the celebration committee.
Amateur card lists Lyle Taylor 160 pounds from Dayton facing Bill Page of Salt Lake City in the main event. Semi windup pits La Dell Tingey 145 of Weston against Garth Karen of Lewiston, with additional bouts including Melvin Weeks of Weston and Gord.
Citizens are urged to approve the bond issue to fund street improvements and reduce future street digging for water and sewer lines. The proposal emphasizes low costs and long term efficiency, arguing that the plan will prevent frequent road disruptions by consolidating necessary utilities upgrades.
Mayor Eberhardt states next year will focus on graveling or grading in preparation for oiling the following year. Water lines will be replaced and at least 15000 dollars from current funds will be available for the work. He cautions against bonding the city for street construction when funds are not yet accessible.
Mrs Ursula Smith Smith of Logan and Marcus H Smith of Gardner Mont and Emily Burgi of Preston and others mourn the death of a long active LDS member. She led relief society chapters in three wards and was the last survivor among 42 siblings.
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