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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1972
Page
1
Franklin County authorities agree to merge Preston City Police with the county sheriff’s office effective July 1 on a 18 month trial. Sheriff Arlando Larsen plans full patrol presence, uniform changes, and a shared budget while preserving city input and public service focus.
Rodeo events run Friday and Saturday at the Preston arena with 12 area high schools signing up. Queen contest Saturday at 3 pm followed by cow cutting at 3:30 pm and 8 pm events. District finals June 9 10 11 at American Falls and state finals June 15 16 17 at Burley. National finals later in Henderson Colorado. Participants include Glorida Griffet RoLynn Porter Neil Owen Kevin Hollingsworth Brent Bowman Scott Griffeth. Residents invited to attend.
Elder David B. Haight of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will speak at the Oneida Stake Conference in Preston on Saturday and Sunday June 10 and 11. A former Palo Alto mayor and business leader, he has chaired church missions and Brigham Young University administration. The Sunday session at 10 am will be at the stake center 310 North State Street. Stake President Carl A Mortensen invites visitors.
Preston authorities approve a business license for Louis Millhon to sell antiques at auction as a permanent venture if trade warrants it. The meeting covered recurring street obstructions, garbage crew complaints, planting Red Leaf Maple in the park, extending behind the Second ward chapel, and a temporary gravel street until a better road is built. Lyle Shipley authorized to sign documents during Mayor Gamble’s Hawaii absence.
The Franklin County Jeep Posse was called out Wednesday to search for three youths who rode Tuesday and did not return. One rider was seen from the air and the other two were found in the Mink Creek area at about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. All were in good condition.
The 1972 Franklin County Grassman Program and Tour will be held Tuesday June 6 with a noon luncheon at Pop N Pin Lanes 1200 noon. After lunch the group will visit William Winward farm in Clifton around 1 15 pm then Wallace Chatterton farm in Maple Creek with a Preston Chamber of Commerce refreshment break.
The Franklin county Selective Service office transfers to Soda Springs under Mrs Myrli Steele and operates weekdays in the Caribou county courthouse. Registration contacts are Dixie Fish or Dr Larry Stokes in Preston. board meetings remain in Preston led by Don Newbold with Dr Stokes Harley Lowe Weldon Rasmussen and Franklin Sant.
Preston High students are urged to collect their report cards at the high school office.
The Preston Clinic announces the retirement of Dr Leo R Hawkes after 32 years of practice in Preston. He thanks the many people who gave him the opportunity to serve them during this time. His records and accounts will remain the property of the Preston Clinic.
The Preston office of the Idaho Department of Employment will open June 1 and remain open for the rest of the summer. Leo Boden, the manager, said the office at 275 West Oneida next to Classic Cleaners aims to help area employers and job seekers, especially farmers.
Mike Adams 30, KPST Preston manager, announced his bid for the Republican nomination for State Representative from District 32 covering Franklin Bear Lake and Caribou counties. A longtime GOP activist, Adams previously assisted Governor Don Samuelson’s administration and led Bannock County Young Republicans. He aimed to boost Republican ballot access in Bannock in 1970 and served as Idaho Farm Bureau Information Director from 1969 to 1971. He is married to Paulette Myers with four children. Continued on Page 5.
West Side High School held its May 25 graduation exercises with graduates including Vicki Andersen Roger Aston Elaine Atkinson Craig Balls Brad Benson Douglas Bingham Elaine Bingham Joanne Bingham Milton Bingham Geraldine Bowden Janis Buttars Nancy Coleman Kirk.
Franklin county sheriff activated jeep posse and called in off duty officers when 24 year old John Todd of Elko fled through the Preston courthouse after a signed complaint by the girl's parents. He later turned himself in in Utah but escaped while being escorted, facing evasion and new escape charges upon return. Marsha Purser, 24, of Franklin, allegedly left with him and dated him previously. Additional details include Logan police detaining him for evading officers and a May 21 baccalaureate with a ghost speaker.
Harold Winn of the Preston Boots and Saddle Club heads the annual Rodeo Queen event. Eligible contestants aged 16 to 25 must live within the Hyrum to Montpelier area and sign up by 6 pm July 6. The contest occurs July 8 at 3:30 pm in the Preston Rodeo Arena with an entry form provided. waivers released for any injuries.
Helen Crockett of Preston and Joan Housley of West Side are among 66 Idaho high school seniors offered $370 freshman honorary scholarships for 1972 73 at Idaho State University funded by the Associated Students from registration fees. Each high school may nominate its top academic student with emphasis on need, special skills and outstanding interest.
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