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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1963
Page
1
The Citizen announces a major typeface and layout update next issue. Readers will see a larger Corona body type replacing the old Excelsior, plus a new flagnameplate and minor layout changes as the paper switches to Linotype with automatic typesetting.
Voters in the Eastside district are urged to back a five mill tax levy in the upcoming election. The editorial argues that the extra funding is urgently needed to sustain the district program and maintain adequate instructional staff. See editorial page for full discussion.
Taxpayers eligible to vote will decide on a five mill levy in the Eastside district election on Tuesday. Polls open 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at seven county sites including Fairview Church House Franklin School Gymnasium Whitney School House Mink Creek School House Riverdale Ward Building Winder Church House and Jefferson School House Preston. The levy would bolster the maintenance and operations fund to cover rising district costs.
School superintendent William Ward clarifies voting eligibility for the upcoming levy election. The published legal notice lists qualifications including state and district elector status, 30 days residency, and taxpayer status or being a spouse of a taxpayer.
U S Treasury data show Franklin County May savings bond sales about half of May 1962 at 1 560 dollars versus 3 295 dollars. Year to date sales total 10 808 dollars, 21 6 percent of quota, placing the county third lowest in the state, with Valley County at 20 6 percent and Butte County at 10 5 percent.
A fragmentary report notes Bonanza Contest leading contender in the early Silver Bonanza Stbacription event at the Barfus venue. The lead showed promise but faced competition as the contest progressed, with unclear details on scores or participants.
A full program for the Preston Idaho Centennial on July 13 was outlined this week by Gaylagi Archibald. Planned events include a wagon breakfast at 7 a.m. at the Rodeo Grounds, a flag ceremony at the Courthouse at 9 a.m., a mock robbery at noon by the Sheriff's Posse, a Centennial Parade at 6:30 p.m., a colors retrieval at 7:30 p.m., and a queen contest plus street dance at 8 p.m. at the Rodeo Grounds.
Local Post Offices assign five digit ZIP Codes to communities in Franklin and Cache counties for faster mail delivery. The system begins with digits 843 in the area and includes examples like Harold C. Lowe Postmaster Franklin Idaho 83237.
Bear Lake Centennial events honor early Mormon pioneers with a trek from Preston starting Monday. About ten to twelve wagons and horses will travel to the camping area near the forest camp in Immigration Canyon. Orson Grimmett, chairman, says Franklin would be too far to start, with wagons coming from eight of nine Bear Lake Stake wards.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions wages, the County Fish and Game Department, and a tentative program. It references the welcome event and a train arrival with unclear details and stray names and phrases. The readable portions hint at local commerce and fish and game activities without clear actions or dates.
City officials feared a slide near the Preston Whitney irrigation canal could threaten the reservoir. Mayor Sherwin Webb urged conservation as crews inspected the site and worked to relieve pressure on the water main. An assessment blamed seepage and earth settling in a six rod area with canal repairs under way.
An informal gathering on a Tuesday morning drew merchants discussing tax policy. The dialogue centered on potential reforms and the impact on local commerce as the session aimed to gauge support and concerns.
Fragmented text references Laura Sagi and a national context at Pacrartte University. Mentions a second grade experience and a Preston class taught by Mrs Elnora Magleby. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A driver oft appears in a fragmented note about a repair or service. The readable portion hints at a routine maintenance or reservice instruction without clear events or names. The text remains obscure and does not identify people or organizations.
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