Lawmakers Weigh Six Possible Franklin County Apportionment Plans
Rep Elis Johnson of Franklin County says six plans are under review for legislative apportionment with potential for six to seven more. Plans vary from electing representatives at large by districts to splitting Franklin County into thirds with Oneida Caribou and Bear Lake. Johnson favors plans that limit special interests influence and protect rural regions, noting Ada County could gain control in most proposals. He adds each county unlikely to secure a guaranteed representative.
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Elis Johnson
Franklin County
Oneida County
Caribou
Bear Lake
Johnson
Ada County
Preston Hosts Debate Meet
The Preston High School debate squad hosted an invitational with Grace High, winning six of eight debates. Nine matches were planned by coach Delmar Der icott, but one Grace member’s illness reduced the slate.
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Preston High School
Grace High
Preston
Delmar S. Derricott
Grace
Ill Grace
Rhonda Poole
Glenda Nelson
Stanley Packer
Packer
Utah State University
LDS Seminary
PrestonSenior High
Mike Hatch
Derricott
Blackfoot High
Togther
Franklin County Hospital considers survey and upgrades for license
The Franklin County Hospital board voted to pursue temporary license steps and a building evaluation. Administrator W Dean Palmer said preparations will be ready for state review by April 1 with bids opened May 1. Costs rise to 10400 if operating rooms fail to meet standards. Architect Henry Hulvey of Pocatello to survey remodeling versus new addition options.
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Franklin County Hospital Board
W Dean Pal
Mer
Palmer
Henry Hulvey
Pocatello
Hulvey
Harvey
Caution Urged By Kiters
Safety briefing urges kite flyers and parents to follow a checklist before flying kites. Preston Division official J C Goff warns against metal in strings and frames, rainy weather, streets, power lines, and over ten foot tension near aerials.
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Junior
J. C. Goff
Preston
Utah Power & Light Co
Ofames Sey, Ated
Chemical Use Meet Planned For Friday At Frankl in County Courthouse
Theodore Gessel of Amalgamated Sugar and chairman of the Chemical Use Committee says Roland Portman Extension Entomologist University of Idaho will assist Friday at 1 p.m. in the Franklin County Courthouse social hall to analyze chemical use problems and draft recommendations. The meeting addresses increased agricultural chemical use, residue concerns, and proper use with participation from dealers, fieldmen, spray operators, processors, and farm organizations.
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Theodore Gessel
Amalgamated Sugar O
Cairman
Chemical Jse
Roland Portman
University of ‘Idaho
Franklin County
Mm. Commerps
Otfista
Franklin ‘Baar
Carispit
Oneida
Spencer E. Nelson Named Franklin Stake High Councilor
Spencer E. Nelson of Preston was named a member of the Franklin stake high council during the stake quarterly conference. He succeeds Arlando D. Larsen, recent Biatire of Preston Fifth Ward, as Alma Sonne urged steadfast faith, mission work, and adherence to church standards. Elder Donald Ellsworth spoke on welfare, self-sufficiency, and daily reliance on the Savior, while YWMIA representative Carol H Cannon stressed youth virtue and goal setting. Ross J Taylor noted scouting ties and thanked former bishop Angus Birthward.
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Spencer E
Nelson
Preston
Franklin Stake High Council
Stake
Arlando D. Larsen
Biatire
Preston Fifth Ward
Alma Sonne
Donald Ellsworth
General Welfare Board
Celestial Kingdom
Carol H Cannon
The
YWMIA
Ross J. Taylor
Angus Ea Rirthward
State Vocational School Possible For This Area
Idaho vocational education director Sam Glenn says a state vocational school could be added near the proposed junior college if community need and funding exist. He notes state funding would cover teachers and about half construction costs, with equipment funded fully when possible. A comprehensive area study will decide feasibility based on employment opportunities student interest and funds.
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Sam Glenn
Idaho
Te Aa
Glenn
Io School
Northern Idaho Junior College
Coeur d’ Alene
Lewis and Qclark Normal School
Lewiston
Boise College
Boise
Snow Report Shows 87 Percent Of Average Water Supply
The SCS general outlook reports streams in the River Basin will yield near 87 percent of average for March. Bear Lake storage stands at 128 percent of average and 81 percent of capacity, ensuring strong supplies for users dependent on natural streams.
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SCS
Bees Nye
Solleg
Bear ‘Lake
Library Announces County Poster Contest and Plans Expansion
A county library system outlines a poster contest during Library Week and details plans to enlarge the youth library, add a story room, broaden book procurement for adults, and maintain current out of town usage fees for Preston library cards at $2.10 per book.
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Library Plans
Preston Library
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