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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1970

Page

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Preston Indians Win District Championship At Bear Lake

The Preston Indians defeated Bear Lake to capture the district title in a one sided game. Boyd Lewis led the offense with a swift line and strong passing, while Kevin Keller and teammates anchored the line. Preston finished with a 6 0 conference mark and 6 0 1 season record, after scoring in each period and a late Bear Lake 83 yard interception return.

Bear Lake Boyd Lewis Preston Bears Lewis Citizen Preston Indians Rotary Wheel Indians Bear Lake Bears Leight Wayne Jepsen Brent Godfrey Black Tom Dunn Day

Franklin Stake Sets Parent Youth Night Preview

The Franklin Stake presents a musical drama Ax Take Thou Tie Following to be staged Nov 10 and 11 in Preston High School auditorium. The event, a Parent and Youth night by the Franklin Stake MIA, invites First to Fifth wards and others to attend on specified Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Franklin Stake Preston High School Franklin Stake Mia Fighth

Names to Group Nar Linda Sah Cestot and Valkyrie Zab

Fragmentary OCR lists individuals Nam ed to a group with unclear context and affiliations. The text hints at a college setting and names Thezaan Gadsae College or similar, but specifics are unreadable. Further readable details are needed to form a proper summary.

Apaiey Wan Linda Sah Cestot Valkyrie Thezaan Gadsae College

Halloween egging breaks several business windows in Preston

Residents report a quiet Halloween until about 4 a.m. when a group member broke five store windows in Preston. Large plate glass at Milo's AG Standard Station Valley Implement Carlson Furniture were damaged along with a front Arctic Circle window. A $50 reward was offered for the arrest, with Ted Burton of Milo's AG contributing.

Preston Milo’s AG Standard Station Valley Implement Carlson Furniture Arctic Circle Ted Burton

Biddy Dance Sponsored by Preston FHA Celebrates Monster Mash

Preston Chapter Future Homemakers hosted the annual Halloween Buddy Dance in the high school gym with orange and black decor and a Monster Mash theme. Brad Morrison was named Buddy for 1970-71, competing with Kevin Auger David Gleason and Steve Anderson. A group of 10 married couples in costume circulated briefly during the event. Co chairs were Sue Murdock and Polly Leonard. faculty advisor Mrs. Carrie Tobler.

Preston Future Homemakers Organization Brad Morrison Preston High Buddy Kevin Auger David Gleason Steve Anderson Sue Murdock Polly Leonard Carrie Tobler

Last Chance Names Heads Last Chance Canal Officers

The Last Chance Canal company re elected the same officers at the stockholders meeting held noon in Grace High School. President Kenneth Tarbet, Vice President Don Gilbert, Secretary Treasurer Lawrence Burgin, Directors Lowell Hansen, Quatt Hubbard and Glen Al Leonard Kingsford. The company attorney proposed a constitution addressing water problems.

Last Chance Canal Company Grace High School Kenneth Tarbet Don Gilbert Lawrence Burgin Lowell Hansen Qatt Hubbard Glen al

Franklin County Elects Two New Democratic Commissioners

Franklin County voters elected two Democratic commissioners in a close tally. Woodrow Porter beat Vaughn Larsen to become county chair with a narrow margin, while Theo Schwareveldt defeated Rolen Bastian for another seat. Cleo Swenshats won county auditor, LelLa Smith defeated Joy Talbot for treasurer, and other races included Republican wins for prosecuting attorney and coroner. In state races, Reed Budge won the Senate seat for Franklin County and Angus Condie won a House seat, with Mark Hart receiving the most votes but not a majority. The constitutional revision passed 598 Yes 2104 No, legislative pay at 1737 Yes 1056 No, and extension at 1310 Yes 1419 No.

Theo Schwareveldt Rolen Bastian Weston Botti i Penter Sthrvane Cleo Swenshats Lo Lewis Lélla Smith Joy~Talbot Gus Condie Preston Mark Hart House ‘of Representatives Caribou Bear Lake Cordie Fen County Tae Conidie Ebloyd Dunn Gsargetown Wynn Batltanklin Detenbach Enbadoua

Local county votes diverge from state results in 1970 election

Franklin county favored Gov Samuelson by 53 votes while the state backed Democrat Cecil Andrus by about 10 000. An Andrus governorship ends 24 years of Republican control. Franklin county backed Republicans Murphy for lieutenant governor and Cenar for secretary of state though Democrats carried state offices for treasurer auditor attorney general and supervisor of public instruction. Orval Hansen won in county and district. A county by state breakdown follows.

Whlin County Statehouse Board of Control Don Samuelson Cecil Andrus Andrus Anklin County Jack Murphy Pete T. Cenarrusa Orval Hansen U. S Franklin County

Paintings by Mrs John Cole on Display at Preston Library

The Preston library showcases the paintings of Mrs John Cole this month as part of a rotating monthly feature highlighting different artists.

John Cole Preston

Franklin County Fair Board Chairman to be honored at open house

Franklin County Fair Board Chairman William Robinson will be honored Saturday evening November 7 at an open house and dedication in the Community Building at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. A joint program with the Franklin County Commissioners will dedicate the building, report construction costs, and pay tribute to retiring board members. The hour long program begins at 8 p.m., followed by a reception at 9 p.m., conducted by Robinson and County Commission Chairman Vaughn J. Larsen. Residents of Franklin County are invited.

William Robinson Franklin County Fair Board Franklin County Fair Board Franklin County Commissioners In County Fair Board County Commission Vaughn J. Larsen Franklin County Will Ec Con Hornam Oneiga County Idaho Territory Frank Wilty Salt Lake City LDS Busin Smith Dranilin Wilewan Dsa Ba Ore Ee Eee

Freedom Singers Set to Perform in Preston

The New Freedom Singers, led by president Lymm Heltord, tour the United States and are booked for Preston on November 12. The group from Ricks College joins Sounds of Freedom from BYU in upcoming events, following a Telethon win at Salt Palace last year and a 1400-strong audience in recent performances.

New Freedom Singers Preston Franklin and Oneida Igell Sounds of Freedom Ricks College United States Bast Ag Washington, D. C Salts Palace BYU Ered Oth weThere News Breedomn Singers Lymm Heltord Davos Beceeas Od Igtaten

Nominations for Chamber of Commerce Board Favor Several Names

The chamber of commerce lists nominees Robert Acock Clair Rosens Lynn Fackrell Leo Geddes Don Greaves Vaughn Greaves Webster Maughan and Gus Mink. Five members demanded petitions before November. Annual meeting moved to a Tuesday with speaker choosing among Jan 11 18 and 25. Employment applications now open at the chamber office as part of the employment service for members.

Ci Wetesi Chamber of Commerce

Case Draws Narrow Confession From Anonymous Witness

A local court case hinges on an anonymous witness who provides a brief, uncertain confession. Prosecutors push for corroboration while defense questions the witness reliability and timing of the statement.

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Larry Biggs Arenes FHA Leonard Kingsford Rea Woodrow Porter Mapleton Farmer Vaughn Larsen Board of County Commissioners Larsen Preston No. 1 Porter State Hansen Wells Samuelson Murphy Boyd Cenarrusa Benson Connolly Moon Holley Williams McKinlay Engelking Robson Park Freedom Singers
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