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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1973
Page
1
The annual Miss Franklin County Pageant is set for Saturday May 5 at 8 p.m. in Preston high school's auditorium. Tickets are at the Federal Land Bank before 3 p.m. Friday with reserved seating and general admission prices. Miss Franklin County Jill Baird will crown the new winner and sing during the show.
Marlow Woodward announced state legislative appropriations will fund re roofing the Franklin County Pioneer Relic Hall in Franklin. An extra 3300 is added to the usual 1500 annual maintenance for the fiscal year starting July 1. The hall, built in 1936, opens daily 10 am to 4 pm with special class tours arranged by Mrs. Gordon Marshall.
The council approved two permanent hires and a summer recreation director, Larry Biggs, while reducing the summer program due to budget limits. Robe rt Hansen and Paul Flint receive city jobs. Funding for a summer production was not approved.
Phi Alpha Theta and the Cache Valley Historical Society sponsor a May 12 bus tour during National Historic Preservation Week. The Logan to Oxford Idaho route includes Bear River Battlefield Oneida Stake Academy Newton Dam and Pullum House with Jeff Simmonds providing commentary. Limited to 45 participants, cost 1.50, depart 10 30 a.m. from University Center.
Vernon Allen of Shawnee Mission Kansas purchased about 320 county acres of grazing land east of Preston at a public auction for $15 200. The land appraised at $28 an acre or $6 780, and bidding started with about six bidders but dropped to two before the sale. The state owned the property and the translator TV facility is nearby.
Ralph McCulloch of Clifton suffered broken ribs a broken collarbone and chest injuries when he was mauled by a bull Tuesday afternoon around 5 30 pm.
Two men filed petitions for seats on the Eastside School District board of trustees District Two. Zone Four includes Mink Creek Riverdale Oneida Station and areas north and northeast of Preston. Zone Five covers Franklin and Cub River areas with Robert Haworth challenging incumbent Paul Woodward. Three polling places set May 15 for trustee and mill levy votes. Polls open 3 to 8 pm at Oakwood Elementary Preston Franklin Church House and Mink Creek Church House.
A Preston Republican gathering featured Senator and Rep Orval Hansen criticizing Watergate coverage and the potential political fallout. They argued rising food prices reflect farmer gains, urged fiscal restraint, and urged support for the President while opposing the scandal’s impact on the office.
Auction crowds swarmed Central School selling banisters chalk boards cup boards sinks pianos desks violins and office drapes. Bidders snatched items until the last, with Newell Hart among buyers as proceeds total by the district reach 3883 dollars.
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