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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1970
Page
1
The 1970 Cancer Crusade finished last week with $173.84 raised countywide. David McClun said this year’s total is about $100 more than last year, which was $300 more than the year before. He praised county residents and dedicated workers for a successful American Cancer Drive.
The Preston Cemetery Commission issued Memorial Day rules to reduce confusion. Driveways are one way, with entry via the center gateway and specific exits for north and south central areas. Decorations must be removed by the evening of June, or they will be disposed of. Applications are open for an Assistant Sexton position, with details from the Cemetery Commission.
Preston Rotary Club announces a Home Show to feature area homes. Ross Rasmussen chairs the event, scheduled for the latter part of June. Tickets will be sold and tours conducted by the club.
A new YWMIA presidency was named at the Franklin Stake quarterly conference. Sustained as president was Mrs. Linden Beckstead of the Whitney ward with counselors Mrs. Jerry Hawkes of Franklin and Mrs. Ivan Davis of Preston. Secretaries Mrs. Devon Van Noy and Mrs. Bill Huntington were retained. released were Mrs. Spencer Nelson and president Mrs. Nahum Porter and Mrs. Robert Hull.
Seminary graduation takes place with Dayton and Preston. May 21 and May 23 at 8 pm. All fourth year students graduate May 21. 115 students in the class. Dr William H. Bennett will be guest speaker. Third year students graduate May 23. Program is an all student event.
Marla Smith was named president of the Phi Dels marching corps. Other officers include Lois Jean Griffeth drill director Debbie Geddes assistant drill director LeAnn Smith secretary and Wendy Peters on reporter. New members listed include Terri Hull Kari Shrives Paula Palmer Elissa Hammond Rhonda Nelson and others. Graduating seniors named include Kay Dawn Jensen Dixie Steers Janis Chatterton and several more.
Mayor Glen Gamble declares Saturday Poppy Day inviting Preston residents to honor fallen soldiers and donate to disabled veterans. American Legion Auxiliary poppies will be sold on Preston streets all day to raise funds.
Gate Parcell will travel to Provo this weekend to compete in the Provo Open at the Timpanogos Golf Course.
The Franklin County Waterways and Franklin County Fish and Game Associationwill cleanup and repair county waterway sites. They will meet at the city building in Preston Saturday at 8 a.m. All willing to help are invited.
The Preston Seventh Ward youth sponsor a pancake breakfast this Saturday from 7 to 10 a.m. in the ward cultural hall to raise funds for a June trip to Aspen Grove. Adults pay 1, children five to ten 50 cents, under five 15 cents. family ticket is 4. Jeffrey Allred chairs, Neil Swann advises.
A memorial cen on June 7 at Preston Golf Club organized by committee chair June Rasmus invites couples to attend. Entry is one dollar per couple and all are welcome to participate at the AEC shop venue.
Ivan Davis resigns from Preston High School to become head basketball coach and head baseball coach at Burley High School and serve as assistant football coach. Dr. Orson Bowler says the school board must meet to decide on a replacement.
National Farmers Organization aims to reduce farmer dependence on begging for rice and boost bargaining power. Devon Wood explains farmers must organize locally and stay in touch with county and state members to gain market knowledge and better earnings. Details: concerns over wheat imports and a Vietnam return of Lt. Cmdr. Thomas L. Nelson.
The Franklin county hearing on forming a fire district ends with a pause. Key figures say insurance reductions depend on major restructuring and several new fire engines costing about 30 000 dollars each, while current valuation supports only eight mills yielding 35 000 dollars yearly. Attendees include county officials and residents from West on Franklin Dayton and Preston.
Reed Condie son of Mr and Mrs Angus Condie of Preston was named administrator of the McKenzie Willamette hospital in Springfield Oregon. He has been administrator of Sutter County General Hospital in Yuba City California since 1964. Condie, a Preston High School and Brigham Young University graduate, holds a master’s in hospital administration from UC Berkeley. He is married with four children.
Jim Ward of Preston topped the hole in one record at the Preston Golf Course Tuesday during the Tuesday Night Men's league. He attempted number 9, sent two balls into the pond, then dropped the third into the cup for a hole in five. He quipped that that's how things happen to him.
Rex G Coburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Coburn, recently returned from Vietnam with three service medals and two certificates of special recognition for operating a military vehicle in the 233 Transportation Company. He drove 20,000 accident free miles.
Mountain Bell reports Preston Dayton and Franklin exchanges total 3032 telephones this month up from 3000. Idaho expansion includes 16 million statewide investment and 300 million system-wide spending in 1970.
Four girls named to represent Franklin county at Girls State. West Side selections Lana Buttars and Ann Bingham join Preston High picks Julie Johnson and Sandra Hansen. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary with Lions Club financial support.
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