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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1969

Page

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Preston Businessman Elected Head of Idaho State Elks

Phil West of Preston was elected president of the Idaho State Elks Association at Rupert during the convention closing session. Bill Nash, also of Preston, was named state secretary. Officers include John Levien of Twin Falls and Boris Russell of Grangeville as vice presidents. Donald Rainville of Lewiston was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

NEW State Elks Phil West Center Idaho State Elks Association Bill Richardson Blackfoot Idaho East Boris Russell Grangeville Idaho North John Levien Twin Falls Idaho South Bill Nash Preston Idaho State Elks Rupert West West Motors Preston Elks Lodge Preston Chamber of Commerce Chamber Nash Preston Lodge Ance Bill Chardso Gib Hunt Caldwell Idaho West Rupert Lodge Twin Falls Elks Bill King Boise Burley Lodge Abso Donald Rainville Lewiston Hall of

Preston issues nine permits in five months total 49500

Nine building permits were issued in Preston in five months for a total value of 49500. One dwelling unit permit valued at 15000. Other work includes new commercial buildings 1800 and alterations and repairs 32500.

Preston

Preston Man Hurt At Softball Game

Clair Bosen of Preston suffered a cerebral concussion Friday night while playing softball in Soda Springs. He collided head on with Monsanto’s second baseman during Union 76 vs Monsanto, was treated at Carbo Memorial Hospital and released, now at home.

Clair Bosen Preston Soda Springs Caribou Memorial Hospital Mr Bosen Union 76 Monsanto

Ranney Collector Considered for Preston Water Supply

An official from Methods Western spoke in Preston about a Ranney Collector site on the Bear River near Riv erdale Bridge. Engineer Donald Brown said it could yield eight million gallons but the pumping and line costs may render it unfeasible at about $15,000 yearly, with the city planning a new spring line and reservoir.

Methods Western Preston Donald Brown Ranney Bear River Riverdale Bridge Bergquist Springs

Explorer post cleans city hall diamond for merit badge

Members of the Preston Fourth ward Explorer post helped clean city hall last week. They cleaned and painted the dugout and hauled in gravel. They re roofed the building the Saturday before as part of earning the Citizenship in Community merit badge.

Explorer Post Preston Fourth Ward City Hall

There's A Surplus Of Bachelors

Special to the Citizen notes a Frankl in county surplus of unmarried men with 141 men for every 100 women. National figures show 26 7 percent of men over 14 single versus 20 9 percent of women. The piece cites the baby boom and men in college or Vietnam as factors reducing marriage odds.

Franklin County United States Department of Commerce Franky Conny Vietnam

Eastside School District Announces Summer Band Program

The Eastside district will start its summer band program on June 30 under James Cox, the high school band instructor. The high school band meets at 7 30 a m junior high at 8 30 a m and students should arrive by 9 30 a m. Beginning students include elementary students entering junior high. All band members are required to attend Monday sessions where the schedule and program will be outlined. Students should bring their instruments.

Eastside James Cox Cox

West Side School Board Reelects Joseph H. Olsen Chairman

At the annual reorganization meeting Joseph H. Olsen was reelected chairman of the West Side school board. Franklin Sant of Clifton and Gurtis Cox of Oxford were sworn in as incumbents with Sant chosen vice chairman. A kindergarten eight week summer session starts July 8. Five district teachers contracts were approved: Dale Shelly coach Ferrill Muir music Charles Dansie agriculture Quinten Crockett English Miss Ruth Ann Camp Clifton Elementary.

Joseph H. Olsen West Side Franklin Sant Clifton Gurtis Cox Oxford Dale Shelly Ferrill R. Muir Charles Dansie Quinten Crockett Ruth Ann Camp

Briggs Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter Charge

Arlo Gene Briggs pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the 1967 fatal shooting of Charles Briggs in Idaho. He received a sentence of not more than 10 years in the Idaho State Penitentiary after being released from the Idaho State Hospital South where he was treated and deemed sane for trial.

Arlo Gene Briggs Idaho State Penitentiary Mr Briggs Charles Briggs Arlo Briggs Briggs Idaho State Hospital Mr. Briggs P. A. McDermott Come Dell Smith Franklin County Idaho Weber County Briggses Weston I. Orane. Pe

Preston Night Rodeo Queen Contest 1969

Women aged 16 to 25 compete with no previous Preston Queen eligible. Stallions excluded. Contest region spans Hyrum south to McCammon north Tremonton and Malad west to Montpelier east. Sign up by 6 p.m. July 18 1969. Event held July 19 1969 at 8 30 p.m. in That Famous Preston Night Rodeo Arena.

Preston Preston Night Rodeo

Bank official to address chamber meet

Charles Crowshaw vice president of First Security Bank Timeway Credit Department will speak at a noon Thursday luncheon sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce at Pop n Pins. He will explain the Truth In Lending Bill or Consumer Credit Cost Disclosure Act, going into effect July 1, and answer questions on its impact on local business.

Charles Crowshaw First Security Bank Timeway Credit Department Chamber of Commerce Crowshaw Federal Reserve Crewshaw

County Names Home Agent County Names Home Agent

An announcement from Franklin county indicates a vacancy in the home agent position due to retirement. The extension office notes the opening is effective March 1 and is posted by Tom Chester of the county extension.

Bon Franklin County Tom Chester Corig

Franklin County workers better off despite higher living costs

A Franklin County report analyzes wages and prices and finds real earnings rose. Data from the National Industrial Conference Board and Bureau of Labor Statistics show income per household up about 62 percent in ten years while costs climbed about 20 percent.

Franklin County National Industrial Conference Board Bureau of Labor Statistics

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