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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1963
Page
1
Despite a week start with snow the Preston area looks to warm up for the Merchants Spring Opening on March 14 1816. Weatherman predicts a clear weekend with a little mountain snow Thursday. Merchants have combined to feature spring merchandise and special shop wear with widespread participation and a center bargain page in The Citizen.
Miss Franklin County Pageant tickets go on sale this week for the April 13 event at Preston High School Auditorium. Lions Club coordinator William A. Davis says about 12 contestants are expected. Tickets and information will be distributed by Lions members and local shops. Scholarships of 200 dollars for the winner and 100 dollars for runners up are planned as part of the Preston Lions Club annual project.
Barbara Hendricks Neal Whiting from Lewiston Junior High School and Judy Rash Stephen Mather from North Cache will attend the Utah Teen Age Conference on Alcohol Tobacco and Drugs in Salt Lake City.
Dr Warren E Collins assistant director of the commodity division of the American Farm Bureau federation will lead two Preston meetings March 21. The first at noon in the Pop n P n luncheon for Preston Chamber of Commerce members will discuss farm issues including the wheat referendum. The second at 8 p.m. in the courthouse is sponsored by Franklin County Farm Bureau.
The second polio clinic at Breston High School runs Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Doctors note vaccines used in February protect against present virus strains and all three types are needed for full protection. The April final type will be offered then to complete the series for complete immunity.
The county treasurer reports 34000 received by the county. 5344 was taken from the courthouse last year. Theft insurance covered the incident. Ray F. said Wednesday the investigation continues as officials seek the person who took the money.
The Franklin County Opportunity School raised about 574.48 by a benefit cutter race held Saturday featuring the Cache Valley Cutter and Grey Meadows Cutter associations. Donations from fish and game and Boots and Saddle Club added to the total with tickets sold by the county Home Demonstration council.
A Utah bill to mandate auto registration fees for residents who work in Idaho passes the House 48 to 0 and heads to the Senate. It targets 67 Thiokol workers from Franklin County plus Idaho students and workers, as retaliation for Idaho registration requirements. Rep. Jenkin Palmer of Oneida County introduced the measure.
Two one act plays are ready for presentation tonight at Lewitt Theater. Cast and crew prepare for back to back performances as part of the local arts schedule.
Governor Robert E. Smylie asks for further study and hearings on the Bear River project in Idaho. In a letter to project engineer Dean Bischoff he cites criticisms of the report and notes Idaho would face higher tax losses and payroll impact. He references hearings at Preston, Soda Springs and Montpelier and calls for revisions before Congress.
Preston high school's annual Artist Night is set for March 21 with the Concert Band and Orchestra finishing their numbers. Dr Arthur Best will perform on oboe and English horn, with praise from musical director John Manning who notes the event matches the calibre of Rafael Mendez. The trumpet trio Chatterton Harris Jensen and the trombone trio Wheeler Shipley McKenzie will also perform. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for students and children.
Preston Valley Explorers and two Cache Valley youths helped organize an LDS church leadership conference set for August 23 28 at Brigham Young University Provo. Harold White and Nick Rust chaired local preparations with the Explorer Steering Committee and YMMIA General Board, inviting two delegates from each post and opening applications with a $5 deposit due by April 15 1863.
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