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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1953

Page

3

Fort Ord native returns home for two week furlough and city police chief resigns controversy

Local notice recounts a two week furlough for a serviceman visiting his parents in Reeder family circles. A detailed letter from L Dale Allred explains his refusal to resign as police chief after a city hall meeting, citing enforcement of law and political influence as core issues. The piece also covers church services, high school graduations, and community activities in Preston and nearby areas.

Fort Ord Calif T. J. Reeder Dunn Wayne Evans L. Dale Allred

Surgery Planned to Remove Portion of Jawbone

A medical procedure is described involving an operation to remove a segment of jawbone. The report notes the surgical plan and anticipated outcome for restoring function and structure.

Change in Preston Police Chief Sparks Local Controversy

A Logan-Logan County piece reports Dale Allred’s dismissal as Preston police chief and a council move to replace him. The editorial defends the city council, cautions against libel risks, and argues officials acted to remove an overbearing boss amid broader calls for reform.

Logan Sheet Dale Allred Preston R. G. Cranney Alfred Cranney Mr. Cranney Les Brown Joe Steers Clive Lott Lott Allred Exchief Redhot Dunn Cranney’s Steers Brown Logan Browni Sheet Dale “Allred Franklin County Idaho

Friends and relatives honor Mrs Gille Brock leave Salt Lake City

A Friday afternoon gathering at the E Merrill home celebrated Mrs Gille Brock as she and her family prepare to move to Salt Lake City. Also honored counselor Colleen Henderson who has been ill received a book. Attendees included numerous local ladies and relatives.

E.merrill Gille’ ‘Brock Salt Lake Colleen Henderson Relief Society Mesdames Alda Merrill Ila Henderson Nora Doris Diane’Kay

Sunday Dinner Guests and Family News in Treasureton

Treasureton residents hosted Mrs. Elizabeth Ward and family for dinner with R A Ward, Grant Nash and families from Preston, and Malcolm Denton and family. Fred Hess and Paskins brothers drove to Salt Lake to seek medical advice for a leg and foot injury from last fall. Heber Williams of Hamer joined Saturday night. Roger Walker and children from Delta visited May 24 with Mrs Walker’s parents, T J Reeder and family, and Pvt. George Reeder.

Elizabeth Ward R. A. Ward Grant Nash Preston Malcolm Denton Fred Hess Ted Gene Paskins Salt Lake Fred Ward Hess Heber Williams Hamer Roger Walker Delta

The Preston Citizen Office Ad in No. 8

The Preston Citizen item references its primary office location at No 8. The note carries a terse public notice style typical of the period.

THE Preston

Pappy Hayes Builds Private Stream for Fishing

Pappy Hayes plans to fish closer to home by damming three acres of land at Pike's Creek. He bulldozed the area, then stocked the stream with bluegills and bass after writing to the U S Fish and Wildlife Service in Washington. The result: what he calls the best fishing for him and readers.

Pappy Hayes Pike's Creek Pappy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Washington

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