North End Group Tours South American Farm Life
A 16 member Utah State University led group including two from Franklin and one from Richmond travels March 2 for a three week people-to-people tour of Brazil Uruguay Argentina Chile and Peru. Led by Professor Emeritus Lyman H. Rich and Mrs Rich of Logan the delegation observes rural Brazil learns about education and agriculture and notes Brazil's coffee rubber iron output and crowded urban slums while sharing experiences with Brazilian officials and a Pennsylvania group. The visit highlights friendly people and a landmark statue near Rio de Janeiro as reflections of peace and friendship.
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Brazil
Franklin
Richmond
Utah State University
Lyman H. Rich
Rich
Logan
Salt Lake City
Uruguay
Argentina
Chile
Peru
Utah
Pennsylvania
U S
India
the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro
Council Declares Stray Dog War
The city council told police to pursue stray dogs day and night, destroy unlicensed animals, notify licensed owners after 24 hours, and pay $1 for every dog destroyed. A tranquilizer gun purchase for daytime removals is under review.
Preston Girl to Tour With Band in Europe
Sherilyn Manning of Preston has been selected as a member of the School Band of America for a European tour this summer from June 25 to July 25. The 75 piece ensemble includes high school students nationwide and rehearses in France before performing across multiple countries and a final concert in New York City.
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Preston Girl
Europe
Sherilyn Manning
Preston
America
John P Manning
Sheri
Preston High School
Utah State University
Gunnison
Colorado
Don Peterson
Utah Symphony
Whime A
Sky View High School
France
Switzerland
Italy
Austria
Germany
Luxembourg
Belgium
England
New York City
Preston City Council Enforces Water Shutoff for Delinquent Accounts
Preston city council ordered water and sewer services shut off for all delinquent accounts as of April 1. Delinquencies 30 days after that date will trigger shutoff and a $1 service charge to restore service. Notice to all delinquent account holders to arrange payments before the deadline.
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Preston
Sign Up For Medicare Encouraged by County Officials
County officials urge all eligible residents to enroll in Medicare. Those missing the March 31 deadline will not be eligible for two more years, says Vaughn Larsen of the Franklin County Commission, who stresses the county should not be responsible for nonparticipants. He adds that everyone eligible should sign up.
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Vaughn Larsen
Franklin County Commission
Schools urged to study area consolidation options
Utah State University study teams urged Eastside and West Side districts to thoroughly explore county reorganization before any funding. Dr Homer Johnson said consolidation could improve efficiency and curriculum, though not the sole solution.
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West Side
Utah State University
East Side
Homer Johnson
Department of Educational Administration
West Side School Board
Parents Teachers Association
PTA
Johnson
Oral Ballam
U of Education At
Utah University
Neverth
Church Plans Lenten Rites Continue This Season
The Preston and Logan First United churches resume mid week Lenten services leading to Easter. March 15 featured Rev. Miner E. Bruner meditation titled Where In The World. Next Sunday's service will include Bruner and Tuesday will host Glenn Selander of State University.
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Logan First United Presertan
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Bruner
Glenn Selander
Universiang
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Selander
Texas
USU Proposes School Program to Modernize District
A USU school survey team on Monday urged district improvements totaling 786000 over the coming years, including a new 22 room elementary school and a junior-senior high addition. They suggest phasing out Central Jefferson and Franklin schools and upgrading remaining facilities.
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USU
Central
Jefferson
Franklin
Old Rock
County Urges Truckers to Limit Loads on Wet Roads
Franklin County commissioners urge drivers to observe road limits until county roads dry. Chairman Albert Moser says state law sets 350 psi truck limits, but county roads may require lower limits. Crews patch bad holes with gravel. oil patches delayed by wet surfaces.
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Franklin County
Albert Moser
County Commission
Preston merchants plan April Fool's Day Bargain Days
Promoters announce a two day sale across Preston shops on April 1 and 2 with big discounts on clothing appliances furniture tires groceries autos and more. Niles Monson chairs the event and previews widespread specials while a luncheon is set for Saturday at 1 30 at the Preston Elks lodge to promote the promotion.
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Preston
Niles Monson
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R. Raymond Coates
Dave Ramos
Bountiful
Wilford C. Larsen
Fred Price
Heber
Marlow C. Woodward
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Ruth B Anderson
Frank H. Jackson
Randolph
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PHS
Idaho Falls
Choic
Preston Art Guild
Ross Disg
Oates
Jack Cherrington
Second South
Rodney Pearce
Glen Griffiths
White Pines
Cecil Hodges
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Piace
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Ior High School
Elks
Lodge
Acre
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