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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1964
Page
1
Stanley I. Trenhaile reports his six inspectors in the Bureau of Weights and Measures cut losses from dishonest merchants by about half since 1960. They test scales and packaging to ensure accuracy from wholesale to retail, and monitor label claims.
Preston Junior High announces Waltz Time a musical comedy directed by Melvin Sharp. The March 13 performance at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium features a 15 member cast and 150 chorus and dancers.
Elder Boyd Packer urged Franklin Stake members to sustain leaders to resist power from outsiders. He advised mothers to stay home for children and highlighted women’s Relief Society roles. The conference featured singing mothers, testimonies, and messages from General Board members. President Palmer and President Jensen led sessions stressing activity, home partnerships, and adherence to commandments.
The Franklin County Fish and Game Association hosts its Jamboree at Preston High School Saturday with dinner carnival and annual meeting. About 650 attendees expected. officers elected from ticket holders. Event funds pheasant rearing and wildlife projects including planting 20 000 Russian olive trees to aid water conservation and upland bird habitat. Officials urge early arrival to avoid lines.
Survey shows five area snow courses contain 9 percent water compared with eight year average and seven inches below last year. Cub River station up 116 percent over eight years while Christensen and Willow Flat rise 101 percent. Ground beneath snow pack unfrozen at all sites indicating more snow water will feed streams and reservoirs next summer.
Eastside and Westside youths named as Girls State delegates by the American Legion Auxiliary. Ann Weber Susan King and Joan Reeder win spots. Alternates Beverly Hart and Janice Bingham named. Syringa Girls State runs May 31 to June 6 at College of Idaho campus.
The observations were made by the Soil Conservation Service after a snow survey on February 26 and 27. Through John Kennard, SCS reported that last year at this time the ground was bare at the Christensen ranch and Cub River stations and the average water content for all five courses was only 27.
The Westside School District will seek bids for a revised high school addition budgeted near 30 000. Bids opened recently topped 40 000 leading the district to scale plans including removal of basement shower and dressing rooms and a shift from underground to overhead wiring to cut costs. The multipurpose building measures 107 by 46 feet and will await future completion of facilities.
The Mississippians vocal group leads a Friday hootenanny at Westside High School in Dayton. Proceeds fund new scoreboards. Event starts at 8 p.m. Tickets at the door: $1 for adults, $0.50 for children under 12, and $5 for a family.
Franklin County bond sales for January amounted to 2292 dollars, according to Ted Steers, county bond chairman. The county aims for a yearly total distance of 50000 dollars, Steers said.
Funeral services for Theo dore Cardon Merrill a Preston jeweler for more than 40 years were held in the Preston Seventh Ward with Bishop Harold B. Larson presiding The obituaries and remarks highlighted his long career and family ties including a grandson reading the obituary Merrill born November 21 1887 in Richmond moved to Preston in 1919 retiring from jewelry in 1957 He is survived by his widow three sons twelve grandchildren and a great grandchild along with several brothers and half sisters The funeral included music tributes and a grave dedication at Richmond Cemetery
The Preston Seminary will hold its annual pin presentation Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Franklin Stake House. Principal speaker Frank Hershey, head of Montpelier Seminary and Idaho State Legislature member, will address attendees. Pins are given to third year students by ward bishops with student participation invited.
Seven girls will compete in the Miss Franklin County pageant to be held March 21 in the Preston High School auditorium. Entrants include Paula Porter Carolyn Hart Faye Lynn Longstreth Alice Ann Hull Rhonda Hammond Patsy Fredrick and Susan Solley with Joe Garner as general chairman and committees led by Tootoewell Fackrell Ivan Davis and Boros Olsen coordinating production entries judges publicity and tickets.
Preston hosts the Franklin District Scout-O-Rama this weekend with 27 Cub packs, guide patrols and Scout troops. Demonstrations include fire safety first aid and camping as Cubs and Scouts display activities across local wards to raise funds.
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