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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1977
Page
12
The column urges readers to celebrate the rare 7 7 7 date next Thursday and describes superstition benefits while noting no local Franklin County events. It mentions the July Fourth parades with Preston High School band and reflects on a recent raining shower aiding haying and crops.
A 1970 Mercury Cougar driven by Terra Kay Port er, 15, of Star Route, slid in gravel at the bottom of a Riverdale hill and overturned in a burrow pit. The teens escaped injury, the vehicle totaled $1,100, Port er cited for no license excessive speed and failure to report the accident.
In Sixth District Court Franklin County two civil cases are slated for July jury trials. On July 19 Gordon Beckstead and Angela Beckstead seek 352 522 damages from Sperry New Holland for a malfunctioning base loading machine with attorney Vern E Herzog Jr. On July 26 Stelwagen versus Kenton Fredrickson concerns a two year old Franklin collision. A separate auto pedestrian incident near Second South and State Street left Shelley girl, 10, injured. Julie Pearson treated and released from Preston Hospital after a Chevy Nova collision with Chevy Griffeth.
A Pearson girl was apparently crossing the crosswalk when a vehicle struck her. The incident caused damage to the vehicle and raised concerns about pedestrian safety. No further details on injuries or charges are provided.
Two pickup trucks collided near Glendale Reservoir on June 22 at 10pm causing about 1800 dollar damage to each vehicle. Drivers Gary Nelson 35 and William Owen 27 were involved in the west bound crash due to poor visibility. Police later arrested four youths and two females at a Riverdale residence for underage drinking. Keith Cole 18 and Bill Doney 18 were among the six cited.
The Preston Idaho board renamed Eastside School District to Preston Joint School District No. 201 effective immediately. The change aligns with the district spanning Bear River area including Franklin and Bannock counties. State board approved. tax details and acres noted. other actions include insurance bid, summer improvements, and contract extensions.
The Citizen and Daily Miss misidentified Preston Rodeo royalty. Susan Rallison was shown as second attendant instead of Cindy Checketts, Lori Hobbs misplaced as Dairy Miss runner-up, and Katie Hawkes listed as second runner-up. The editor apologizes for the errors and notes a missed stop.
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