Angus Condie Seeks Third Term in Idaho Legislature
Idaho state representative Angus Condie announces filing for a third term representing Bear Lake Caribou and Franklin counties. He highlights roles on Revenue and Taxation and Agriculture committees and cites tax reform, farm labor acts, water rights, and opposition to liquor and gambling liberalization as priorities.
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Condie
Bear Lake
Caribou
Franklin
Tax Appeal Board
State Tax Commission
Agriculture Affairs Committee
Idaho
Preston City approves street construction and bids
Preston City Council awarded Jack Parson Construction Co. a 42 368.26 contract to rebuild three blocks with storm drains in progress on First East. Two other blocks will get new surfaces as agreements with property owners determine curb and gutter work while strict business licensing enforcement starts.
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East Oneida
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Library
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Webb Funeral Home
Oneida
Franklin county candidates file for fall election
Filing fees paid at Franklin county courthouse as candidates seek county posts. Woodrow Porter seeks re election for District One on the Democratic ticket against Republicans Joseph Moser and William W Poole. Dean Abrams runs for District Two against Democrat Sherwin Webb. Incumbents Dell Smith and Douglas Webb run unopposed for County Attorney and Coroner. Sheriff Arlando D Larsen seeks re election with no opposition. Joel R Palmer runs Republican for county auditor against Michael Kunz who is a Democrat. Deadline June 7.
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Franklin County
Woodrow Porter
Joseph Moser
William W Poole
Mr Porter
Dean Abrams
Preston
Sherwin Webb
Dell Smith
Douglas Webb
Arlando D Larsen
Joel R. Palmer
Michael Kunz
Kunz
Cleo Swenson
Tax Auction Conducted in Franklin County
Three parcels were sold for delinquent taxes at a public sale on the courthouse steps after a fourth was redeemed. About 30 bidders participated as the board of county commissioners noted unusually strong interest. A 1.5 acre Weston plot sold for 1075 dollars to Dallas Elder of Logan with 290.68 dollars taxes due. A Preston lot also sold.
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Franklin County
Board of County Commissioners
Weston
Dallas Elder
Logan
Preston
Reappraisal Being Made in Idaho Rural and City Areas
A state reappraisal program in Idaho is set to assess all property every five years. The plan calls for three rural and one city site this year. Assessor Ben Nett and staff will visit properties that have not yet been contacted, with apprasers to inspect holdings.
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Franklin
Marion Golty
Bennett
Bach
County Plans To Check Exemption Qualifications
Franklin County Board of Commissioners asked the county attorney to review 84 property tax exemption requests especially under the over 65 provision after finding many approved exemptions may rest on insufficient or invalid income data. The panel also discussed county city law enforcement consolidation with Preston, proposing contracted enforcement, an advisory committee, and plan to rewrite details for signing by week’s end with a July 1 start.
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Preston
Sheriff's Department
County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Patriotic Essay Contest Opens To Express Americanism
Doug Eggett owner of Preston Motor Inn and Carlson's Furniture sponsors an essay contest with the theme Love America. Entries due by July 25 with age categories up to 14 and 15 and above. Winners receive a 25 dollar savings bond and winning essays printed in The Citizen. Additional prizes announced. A local equipment dealer bids discussed for sanitary landfill gear with public bids to be published June 15 and 22 and opened June 26. Nursing home construction costs payment to be withheld until final details and an unauthorized item are resolved.
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Preston Motor Inn
Carlson
Eggett
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County Nursing Home
Calico to Perform at Franklin Pioneer Days
Franklin hosts Calico on June 23 at 8:30 p.m. in the Franklin ward cultural hall. Utah State University’s lively troupe promises a romping entertainment extravaga nza with a shortened The Fatal Necklace melodrama featuring Archibald and Berthalds.
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Franklin
Utah State University
Franklin Ward
Richard” Wat
Archibald
Berthalds
Riding Classes Start in Franklin County Area
Western horsemanship classes in Franklin County open to all ages. Instruction includes queen contest training, roping, and basic horsemanship under Utah State Extension Service direction by J Wayne McArthur. Dates will be set after sign-ups.
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Franklin County
Utah State Extension Service
J. Wayne McArthur
Webb Seeks County Commissioner Post in Democratic Ticket
J Lloyd Christensen announces O Sher Webb as Democratic candidate for Second District county commissioner. Webb served Preston as mayor from 1955 to 1964, led Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce, and held bishopric duties for eight years. He states his sons manage the business and he has time to devote to the office.
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Democratic Committee
O. Sherwin Webb
Webb
Preston
Rotary
Chamber of
Franklin Leader Ernest W Robinson, longtime Franklin leader dies
Ernest William Robinson, 91, of Franklin, died June 11 in Franklin County Hospital after a short illness. Born November 1, 1880 in Franklin, he served as former mayor, High Priest in the Franklin ward LDS, and long time Idaho Day Board of Governors president. He worked on the railroad in youth, attended LDS Business College, and spent 15 years as county and state road supervisor. Burial followed in Franklin Cemetery.
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Franklin
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Preston
James
Joshua
Mary Elizabeth
Griffiths Robinson
Jennie Helen, Cornish
Logan
Robinson
Franklin Ward
Franklin Cemetery
Board of Governors
LDS Business College
Salt Lake City
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