Governor probes Bear River water needs in Preston meeting
In Preston the four Bear River counties asked for urgent action as they outlined irrigation needs rivaling supply. Governor Samuelson pledged efforts to keep Idaho water in Idaho and to have professionals study the Bear River development with the Idaho Water Resources Board overseeing plans and possible storage of 238 000 acre feet valued around 9 833 000.
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Don Samuelson
Preston
Caribou
Franklin
Oneida
Bear Lake
Robert Lee
Idaho Water Resources Board
Idaho
Bear River
Lee
Lewis Munk
Bear Lake County
Sam Reed
Caribou County
Lester Sears
Franklin County
John Evans
W.E Jenkins
Oneida County
Jenkins
Akle
Bureau of Reclamation
Reed
Ferris Kunz
Idaho Resources Board
Keith Tyginson
Reclaau Eee
Idaho’National
PTA Family Fair planned with food games and exhibits
The Jefferson Central PTA plans the second annual Family Fair at Jefferson School starting 6 30 pm with barbecues hot dogs drinks cotton candy popcorn raffles for a quilt and prizes and education displays. Proceeds buy tables for the Jefferson cafeteria. Local businesses donated prizes.
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Jefferson Central
PTA
Jefferson School
Jefferson
American Oil
Sprouse Reitz
Kings
O P. Skaggs
Mel’s Drug
Tanner’s Men’s
Don Barger
Jefferson Central Pta
Republican Dinner Plans Set With Abbott as Speaker
This Friday night committees prepare for the GOP annual event at 7 30 pm in the Franklin County Courthouse. George W Abbott, Nevada Republican State Chairman, will speak after flying in Friday afternoon from Nevada. Richard Hendricks chairs the banquet with Clair Hansen Harold Olsen Neil Nelson Barbara Panter Robert Smith Lynn Fackrell leading committees.
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Franklin County Court House
George W Abbott
Western States
Repea
Associaon
Nevada
Richard Hendricks
Clair Hansen
Harold Olsen
Neil Nelson
Barbara Panter
Robert Smith
Lynn Fackrell
Remodeling Program Set
A discussion and demonstration on How to Remodel Your Home will be held April 3 at 7 30 p m in the Utah Power and Light building. The program is free and open to the public sponsored by a Preston lumber dealer. Local experts will show new materials and methods with a film and live demonstration. Professionals will offer advice on remodeling financing and planning guides with free gifts prizes and door prizes.
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Utah Power and Light Building
Preston Lumber
Newell Maughan Set to Receive Master’s Degree
Cyril Newell Maughan of Preston is near completion of a Master of Science in the College of Pharmacy at North Dakota State University. He studied radiation health physics and will graduate after the Winter Quarter.
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Cyril Newell Maughan
C. P. Maughan
Preston
Fis
Ang
North Dakota State University
Maughan
College of Pharmacy
NDSU
City Wide Cleanup Set for April 14 19
The Preston city council announces the annual City Wide Cleanup from April 14 to 19. City trucks will collect trash and debris piled in residential gutters.
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Preston
Obedience Emphasized at Oneida Stake Conference
Elder Franklin D. Richards urged all members and stake residents to live by obedience from birth to death. He stressed blessings for obedience and service opportunities, noting growth and a sense of unity with non members in the stake. Pres Carl A. Mortensen added that faith in oneself makes youth champions and highlighted tithing and Sabbath observance as key principles.
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Oneida
Franklin D. Richards
Quorum of the Twelve
LDS Church
Richards
Stake
Argentina
Pres Carl A. Mortensen
Webster C. Maughan
Jack A. Moser
Grand Theater in Preston Plans Week-Long Reopening
Preston’s Grand Theater, closed for over a year, is set to reopen next week under Glen Petterborg. Restoration by Petterborg, Preston Lions Club, and chamber of commerce includes painting, repairs, and refurbished seats. Opening show is The Flim Flam Man starring George Scott. The theater will operate six nights a week with two performances nightly at 7 p.m. and aims to feature family friendly shows.
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Preston
Jones Interests
Malad
Glen Petterborg
Petterborg
Preston Lions Club
Preston Chamber of Commerce
George Scott
Petterberg
Student Named VP of Ricks College
Joel Palmer of Preston was elected executive vice president of the Ricks College student body. Ken Meacham of Arco was chosen president. Joel, a Preston High School graduate, recently completed an LDS mission and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Palmer.
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Joel Palmer
Preston
Ricks College
Joel
Elmer Palmer
Ken Meacham
Arco
Preston High School
Old Folks Party Set for April in Oneida Stake
The Oneida stake announces the annual Old Folks party to be held April 3 for residents over 60 and their partners. General chairman is O D Robinson. The program begins at 11 a.m. with a traditional dinner and social time following.
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Oneida
0. D .Robinson
Franklin county cancer unit names chairman
Don Elwell of Preston was named chairman of the Franklin county unit of the American Cancer Society. James E. Worsley announced the appointment. Plans move to appoint workers for area divisions this week and announce them soon as the society educates the public on cancer symptoms. Dr. O R Cutler is medical advisor and Asael E Bell serves on the state board of directors.
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Don Elwell
Preston
Franklin County
American Cancer Society
James E. Worsley
Idaho Cancer Organization
Elwell
Elw
O. R. Cutler
Asael E. Bell
State
Hbe
Ito
NFO Seeks Bargain as Farmers Organize Meet
The National Farmers Organization led by Ralph Hastings promotes a bargain based system allowing farmers to price and sell under contract. An information meeting in Preston is planned for tonight at 8 p.m. in Franklin County Court House, with Caribou County to host an organizational meeting in April. Hastings from Rupert notes agriculture accounts for 70 percent of new wealth but has been underpaid, with total sales at 286 billion and a net farm profit of 11 billion after expenses.
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National Farmers Organization
Agricus
Ralph Hastings
NFO
Caribou
Franklin
Preston
Caribou County
Franklin County Court House
Hastings
Rupert
NFC
Ageing Ag
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George Bennett
National Guard
General Bennett
Citizen
SEN
Ferris Bund
Beard
Mark Hammond
Newell Maughan
Council
John G. Tena
Texas
A. Ing We Garmenden
Grand Theater
the Grand
Ricks
Cancer Unit
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