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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1977
Page
12
West Side School District voters rejected a three mill plant facility levy by 57 to 47, failing to secure the two thirds needed. Officials said funds would cover a new school bus and furnace repairs, with the bus already ordered and likely to be sold. The levy had failed previously when five mills were sought by a similar margin.
A free wood refinishing clinic will be held Friday from 1 to 4 pm in the Robinson Building at the Fairgrounds. Fay Aane rud Extension Home Economist says the Cooperative Extension Service sponsors the event with Jerry Bruce from Homer Farmby Company giving a lecture and demonstration on removing water rings wax layers patching mother of pearl and veneer applying veneer and paint removal. Attendees may bring a small piece for on the spot guidance as brushes and materials are provided.
County commissioners discussed an off-road vehicle ordinance amid crop damage complaints. J. D. Williams was urged to finalize legal work while enforcement of trespass laws was urged. Hospital board changes and a budget increase were reviewed with county bonds noted.
The Dairy Miss contest features 10 county women competing for two titles at 8 p.m. Friday in the Fairview Ward cultural hall. Sponsored by the Farm Bureau, contestants will speak on dairying show poise and charm and present a dairy recipe.
Pioneer Days Committee announces Idaho Day in Franklin on Saturday June 25 with a sunrise flag raising ceremony sports events at 2 p.m. a Dutch oven chicken and potato dinner at 6 30 p.m. and live music by Utah State University entertainment bureau. The meal costs 2 and officials share duties Vic Dunkley chairs the program Val Dean Durrant leads sports Max Richards runs the dinner.
The Auxiliary plans a day of contests in Preston to promote Western Day including shoot-outs at 10 30 am and 2 30 pm, a pole climb, a holdup, a greased pig chase, and a greased pole event. Prizes include a microwave, muzzleloader rifle, and a $100 gift certificate.
Franklin County lawmen have made several arrests for underage drinking and assault. Jeffrey Allen Mayhew, 18, Preston, pled guilty and paid 25 dollars fine plus 750 dollars court costs after a June 12 arrest. Bill Doney, 18, also arrested June 12 for underage consumption, not yet in Sixth District Court. Barry Hawkes, 18, arrested June 4 for underage consumption, fined 25 dollars and 7.50 in court costs with counseling. Rick Woytke, Preston, arrested May 29 for aggravated assault and battery and bound over to Magistrate Court before Judge Harding.
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