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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1966

Page

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Fire destroys grain mill on Woodward Poultry Farm

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the feed mill at Marlow Woodward’s poultry farm Tuesday morning. Loss estimated over 25 thousand dollars with 9 thousand dollars in building insurance. about 1,200 vitamins and 40 sacks of meat were saved. Fire discovered by Max Richards around 6 am, responders arrived by 6:15 am. rebuilding planned after assessing materials and timing.

Woodward Poultry Marlow Woodward Miro Wodward Max Richards Tae Woodward Preston Fire Department Clair Westover Dayton Westover Don Westover Clifton Gene Chatterton Lee Weeks Fair Grounds Chatterton Franklin

Noted Western Folk Trio to Perform in Preston

The well known trio from the 30s, a Capitol recording group, will perform in Preston on June 3 as part of Education Week. Dr Frank Wesper, a retired Salt Lake Tabernacle organist, also appears. The event runs June 13 with BYU Education Week activities and classes across three days.

Capitol Recording Artists Preston Frank Wesper Salt Lake United States Capitol Records Teir Tittle Eam Dick Davis Denis Sorenson Duane Hiatt Orem Utah Brigham Young University Asper Franklin Stake Center Europe Education Week Ariel Benson Benson Stake L Budd Lowe Smithfield Stake Elton Corbridge Malad Helenn Bingham Oneida Stake Spencer E. Nelson Franklin Stake Valero

City to Receive State Sales Tax Revenue and Funds

The city council was notified it will receive $9000 from the state for the first six months of the sales tax plus additional liquor funds. City Clerk Rhys Swainston reported at Monday night’s meeting. The council moved to adjust hours, press for back water bill payments, ordered new council tables and chairs, and instructed Police Chief Blaine Taylor to work more closely with officers on departmental problems.

Rhys Swainston Blaine Taylor

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Measles Hit Local Districts Striking First and Second Grades

Sixty four first graders and many seconds in Central school were out this week with measles. Absent counts: 38 in first grade, 26 in second. Franklin 14, Whitney 3, Jefferson few. West Side superintendent notes scattered cases. Dr Cutler urged parents to keep children home and vaccinate to curb spread.

Clair Cat Franklin School Whitney

No Action Taken On Library District Formation

Franklin county commissioners after a public hearing took no action on creating a library district. Six opponents and five supporters spoke, with claims of petition signatures being invalid and concerns over legal Petitions. A motion favored by opponents urged an election, but no decision was finalized.

Franklin County Commission Cleo Swenson William Poole Albert Moser fDi 7Ene Ahsiy Ted Roper Didon Bastian Morris Poole

Whitney Ward Sustains New Bishopric

Kenneth Porter, a Preston businessman, was named bishop of the Whitney ward Sunday night succeeding Cecil Foster who led the ward for four years. Robert Hull and Woodrow Winward were sustained as counselors to Bishop Porter with Wayne Cole and John Palmer as clerks and Lyman J. Sharp released from the gansta clerk role.

Kenneth Porter Preston Whitney Ward Cecil Foster Bishop Porter Robert Hull Woodrow Winward Whitney William G. Reese Wayne Cole Gansta Lyman J. Sharp John Palmer Mr. Hull

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No Books Out Bookmobile Ends in Franklin County

State library declares the bookmobile demonstration in Franklin county discontinued this month. No loans will occur after now as the board says they have demonstrated long enough. the program began in March 1964.

The State Library Franklin County Library Board

Plans Start For Idaho Pioneer Day Event

Idaho Pioneer Day set for June 18 features a Little Buckaroo rodeo and a chuck wagon fe mage. Marlon Woodward leads the Idaho Days board with Vic tor Dunkley as vice president and Mrs Perce Gibson secretary among others.

Marlon Woodward Idaho Days Victor Dunkley Perce Gibson Horace Howarth Vaughn Packer Floyd Robinson Veil Smith Leonard Butterworth

Two Candidates File for West Side and Eastside School Boards

Franklin Sant files for the West Side trusteeship in Clifton area, while Woodrow G Porter runs for the Eastside post covering Franklin Mapleton and Fairview. Incumbents Lynn Dav is and Ted Steers are not seeking re election. Eastside filing deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. West Side election is Thursday with Eastside voting May 24.

West Side Eastside Clifton Franklin Sant Lynn Davis Franklin, Mapleton Fairview Woodrow G Porter Ted Steers

4-H Camp Set for Franklin County Youth

Franklin county 4 H members will attend Alpine camp near the Wyoming border this year. Camp days are scheduled for July 11 through July 13.

Franklin County Alpine Wyoming

Contests Seen In Primary Voting In Franklin County

In Franklin County a primaryfield of 17 Republicans and three Democrats fielded for 11 ballot positions. Key races include three Republican posts with incumbents, a District Two Commissioner contest, and nominations for treasurer and other county offices. Notable names include Thos Heath and Mark Hart among others.

Thos. Heath Frankin Caribou Bear Lake Lloyd Dunn Bear Lake County Herbert Whitworth Caribou County Mark Hart Ellis Johnson Preston Robert Hubbard Soda Springs Kenneth S Porter Lester Skinner Noonan von R Atkinson Weldon McGregor J. Leo Palmer Theo L Smith Thedford Roper Fox Vaughn J. Larsen William A. Davis Larsen Davis Ray C. Bright Colleen L. Stokes Sylva Schwaneveldt Bernklau Donald G. Elwell

Seminary Plans Trial of Book at Preston Graduation

The Book of Mormon will be on trial during the Preston seminary annual graduation on May 20 at 8 p.m. at the Oneida stake house. Mock court room scenes feature Philip Mockli as Defense Attorney and Craig Nelson as Prosecuting Attorney with Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery portrayed as main witnesses. Public invited.

Preston Seminary Oneida Philip Mockli Craig Nelson Joseph Smith Oliver Cowdery

Eastside School Board Seeks Bids for Auditorium Renovation

The Eastside school board called for bids to renovate the high school auditorium including window covering repairs repainting and drapery cleaning. The district will convert a recently purchased home into superintendent offices if funds allow and start a summer kindergarten free of charge from June 13 to August 5 with federal money and possible anti poverty aid for eligible families. A summer string program will run with the band and vocal music. Bryce Jensen and Franklin PTA asked for attention to potential first grade size increase next year.

Eastside School ‘Board Wayne Merrill Itt Bryce Jensen The Franklin Pta Franklin School

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