Primary Election Holds Few Contests This Time
Franklin county heads toward a quiet primary with the state level contest and write-in opportunities for Democrats. Two Democratic county candidates face no opposition while Supreme Court and district judge races proceed, and Republicans contest governor and public instruction posts. The list includes many slate details for partisan offices and incumbents.
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Franklin County
Justice of the Supreme Court
Will S Defenbach
Robert T Felton
Elbert E. Gass
Clay V Spear
Mr. Spear
Merrill K Gee
Francis J Rasmussen
Cecil D . Andrus
Vernon F Ravenscroft
Lloyd J Walker
Don Samuelson
Dick Smith
Louis Hooban
Gilbert T McKinlay
D. F. Engelking
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Supreme Court
Elbert E Gass
Sixth Judicial District
Arthur P Oliver
Gus Carr Anderson
Congress
Orval Hansen
Marden FE Wells
Joel Anderson
Cecil D Andrus Vernon F. Ravenscroft
Jack M. Murphy
Paul S. Boyd
Pete T Cenarrosa
Winston L. Benson
Joel Williams
Marjorie Ruth Moon
Robert Morgan Robson
W. Anthony
Tony
Park Superintendent OF Public Instruction
H.tauls Hooban
Gilbert T. McKinlay
Deadline Set For Election Registration And Absentee Ballots
The election deadline is 9 pm Saturday for registration. Absentee ballots are available at the county auditor's office until 5 pm Monday and must be mailed by noon Tuesday. Registrars and precincts listed include Banida Winder, Clifton Oxford, Dayton, Egypt, Fairview, Franklin, Mapleton, Mink Creek, Preston groups, Thatcher Cleveland, Treasureton Riverdale, Weston, Whitney Nev'a.
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Cleo Swenson
Banida-Winder
Myrtle Swainston
Clifton
Oxford
Janet Davis
Franklin County Polling Places Listed Across Communities
Voters across Franklin County are directed to polling sites including Banida Winder LDS church Clifton Oxford Clifton School Dayton Porter Hall Egypt LDS Social Hall Fairview LDS Church Franklin School Gym Mapleton LDS Church Mink Creek LDS Preston 1 Jefferson School Preston 2 American Legion Hall Preston 3 Palmer Motor Preston 4 Central School Thatcher Cleveland Thatcher School Treasureton Riverdale LDS Church Weston LDS Church Whitney Whitney.
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Franklin County
Banida-Winder
LDS Church
Clifton-Oxford
Clifton
Dayton
Porter Hall
Egypt — Lds Social Hall
Fairview
Franklin— School
Mapleton
Mink Creek
Preston No
Jefferson School
Preston
American Legion Hall
Palmer Motor
Central Hool le Thatcher
Cleveland
Thatcher
Treasureton
Riverdale
Weston
Whitney — Whitney
Council Backs Art Displays at Preston Library
The Franklin County Home making Council sponsors local artists' displays in Preston Library for a month. Ivan Cordingley's work is currently shown. Interested exhibitors should contact Mrs. Veloy Auger.
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Franklin County Homemaking Council
Preston
Ivan Cordingley
Veloy Auger
Number Seven Up License Plate Expirations
License plate numbers ending in seven expire July 31 per Franklin County Assessor's office. Plates ending in eight expire in August.
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Tor
Franklin County
First Bank and Trust to Open in Preston with Ribbon Ceremony
The First Bank and Trust of Idaho will officially open in Preston with a Friday ribbon cutting at 11 am. Idaho Finance Commissioner John D Silva and local officials will attend along with bank leadership and Chamber of Commerce representatives. The move adds Preston’s second bank, reviving banking options not seen since the 1930s.
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First Bank and Trust of
Idaho
Preston
First Security Banking System
John D Silva
Richard Greener
Vaughn Larsen
First Bank and Trust of Idaho
Preston Night Rodeo Ready with Parades and New Attractions
Big Preston Night Rodeo set with three nightly parades and the Warrell family act. Purse exceeds 6000 dollars with about 100 cowboys signed as of Wednesday. Open girls barrel racing, new clowns, a new announcer, and a carnival dubbed City of Fun join entries from Cache Posse, Jeep Patrol, Boots and Saddle club, and local floats.
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Preston Night
Swanny” Kerby
Corral Locks
Salt Palace
Pres Nixon
Warrell
Rulon Dunn
Salt Lake
Cache County Sheriff's Posse
Franklin County Boots and Saddle Club
Dunn
Cache Posse
Jeep Patrol
Boots and Saddle Club
National Guard
City of Fun
Rodeo Grounds
Pleasant Grove
Cattle Killed in Highway Crash Near Preston
Five cows were killed and three injured when a car driven by Dale Koester rammed a small herd nine miles north of Preston on US 91 at 10 15 p m. Koester from Lava Hot Springs said he dimmed lights for an oncoming vehicle and did not see the cattle in time to avoid the collision.
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Dale Koester
Preston
US. 91
Koester
Lava Hot Springs
Four Boys In Car Smashup At Local Dealer
Four boys under nine climbed into a 1970 Olds at Larson Chevrolet Olds and caused more than 2500 in damage to new cars plus damage to a 1970 Chevrolet and two used cars. Police say depreciation pushed total loss over 5000. Juvenile court hearing set for August 10. curfew enforcement announced in Preston.
National Wheat Referendum Postponed
The national wheat referendum set for late July is postponed to no later than October 15 or 30 days after Congress adjourns, per Franklin County ASC chair Jean J. Smith. USDA ASCS offices nationwide are to withhold ballots and referendum materials until the delay is approved.
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Jean J. Smith
Franklin County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Tn Congress
USDA
U. S. Department of Agriculture
ASCS
Smith
Preston Andrus Plans Visit to Ethe Os
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Preston Andrus planning a visit. Details are unclear and dates or locations are unreadable, but the item appears to be a brief notices-style note about a planned visit.
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Andrus
Preston
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BANK
First Bank and Trust
Jedd Aes
Hummel
Hummel, Jones and Shawyer
Boise
Fille
Barbara Smart
Egypt
Julia Oliverson
Vera Rawlings
Franklin
Earl Cole
Aston Long
Vera Jensen
Whitney
Mrs. Swainston
Nev'a
Council
Preston Bank
Big Preston
Mike Bell
Robby Merrill
Jeff Holingswe
Carl Armstrong
Gailey
Ae Ng
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