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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1966
Page
1
An in war correspondence from November 1965 describes Vietnamese villages. The Marine notes elephant herds and monkeys nearby. shares language hurdles and use of gestures with locals. He recalls living in a temple, small village housing, and a minor wound from a bullet.
Lew Kofoed son of Mrs Josephine Hobbs and the late Orloff Baird Kofoed will represent Preston at Boys State sponsored by American Legion Post 34 to be held later in Boise. He earned two American Legion awards at Lewiston Utah Junior High and placed second in the Americanism Essay contest. He has excelled in speech and drama, athletics, and church service earning three Aaronic priesthood awards. Grace cemetery adds a new section with sprinkler system and rules for markers not to exceed two feet in height to be set in concrete.
Perth Poulsen of Linrose was named to the Franklin stake high council Sunday at the quarterly conference. He succeeds L. Bryan Bergeson, who was released. Other appointments included Elmer Oliverson as second assistant superintendent, Jack and Mrs Garrett as stake dance directors, and Dean Sharp as YMMIA stake secretary. An official from Salt Lake City Elder Brent Goates spoke on home teaching with four P's prayer preparation presentation and pure character.
Graduation ceremonies occur tonight for West Side and Eastside districts as students finish the year. West Side holds exercises at Day Ward chapel with valedictory by a student. Eastside awards assembly Friday precedes summer vacation. The Preston Citizen will publish graduate photos next week for West Side. yearbook delays affect availability.
Utah State University architecture students from USA will present a redevelopment concept for Preston's business district. About 15 students, guided by instructor Fred Niedernhauser, will display proposed layouts of fronts and backs of downtown stores and parking facilities at a public showing Thursday at 2:30 pm in the Franklin Courthouse district court room.
Weston resident V. Bastian was appointed by Governor Robert E. Smylie to fill the Franklin County Commission seat after the death of Albert E. Moser. Bastian, a former Weston ward bishop, was nominated by the Republican Central Committee and will serve until the next general election.
Eastside school district schedules summer kindergarten start June 13 at Jefferson Elementary. Parents of eligible children are invited to register and attend a briefing in the school cafe. The program, free and voluntary, runs mornings with bus transportation for all route students beginning June 14. Head Start participants will receive lunch. others pay cafeteria prices.
Eleven students graduate from Ricks College in the Pleven area this year earning an Associate in Science degree. Named graduates include Jancis Mia, Marcia Badgley, Judy B. Me Combs, and others.
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The Preston Carnegie Library will shut for cleaning and inventory from Saturday evening May 28 and reopen in June. Librarian Mrs Bill Hansen confirms the pause to allow thorough upkeep and restocking.
Robert M Hull reelected in Eastside with 148 to 192 over Nathaniel Keller. Paul C Woodward elected for Franklin, Fairview and Mapleton with 173 votes defeating Woodrow Porter and Jensen. Franklin Sant elected unopposed for Clifton area West Side. Terms start June 13 for three years with heavy district turnout.
Grace High announces new student officers and cheerleaders. Vel Hogan is named president with vice president and other posts.
Roderick Oliverson, 54, of Preston, suffered a head injury after his truck left Highway 91 jumped a canal bank and landed in a field. Police report the vehicle traveled about 450 feet before the impact and cleared a four foot fence.
The notice requests visitors to avoid obstructing narrow cemetery roads, park only on wide streets, and mark retrieved items with owner IDs. Reclaim by Friday evening June 3, gates close at night. violators may be questioned by a judge. Attendant available Sunday and Monday for burial records inquiries.
A damaged vehicle described as non-extensive by authorities was examined after a reported incident. The scene appeared to involve a vehicle under the control of the named operator and prompted a preliminary assessment of impact and safety.
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