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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1975
Page
12
A civic appeal urges residents to attend city council meetings and study agendas before voting. The piece notes apathy harms local government and contrasts voter participation with the social Halloween gathering hosted by firemen sheriff’s posse and auxiliary. A humorous line about finding a wallet in beet dirt concludes the section.
Dayton voters elected Earl Ward mayor, with 59 votes, defeating Fred Coates and others in a write in bid. Incumbent councilmen Kendall Balls and Vaughan Jensen won re election with 90 and 86 votes. many write ins totaled 42 votes. Ward will fill two years of a four year council term and a successor is expected to be appointed to the remaining term.
The Citizen plans a winter recreation supplement with a photo contest for area snowmobile buffs. A $5 prize will go to the best snowmobile image submitted for use in the section. Color or black and white slides accepted. Deadline is next Monday at 5 pm.
Clifton voters chose Jay Moyle for the council seat with 38 votes while incumbent Ron Long won reelection to a four year term with 37 votes. Franklin Sant withdrew but still captured 24 votes amid 71 registered and 56 casting ballots. current councilors Carl Reeder and George Redington remain, with Jack Wood serving as mayor.
The Preston High School choir kicked off a subscription drive with Debbie Moser leading the top salesman contest at 1800 points in week one. Kelly Nash is second and Curtis Bovack third. a $50 bonus awaits the top new-subscription seller.
Judy Starkey of Franklin County Extension will present two clothing topics in the Robinson Building. The Textile Bill of Rights for Consumers covers fabric selection care, flammability standards, labels, and buying tips with lesson guides available. Recycling Your Wardrobe on Nov 13 at 1 pm will offer sewing and non sewing recycling information.
Dr James W Royle DPM of Logan will practice in Preston at Dr George Bard's office 63 South State starting this week. His part time clinic will treat foot diseases and deformities, including flat feet hammer toes ingrown nails warts bunions calluses with surgical and medical options. Appointments at 852 2434.
Voters in Weston backed a write-in campaign to fill three council seats. Incumbent Jerry Cornia was reelected with 53 votes, Boyd Phillips 50 votes, Paul Campbell 37, Arthur Stevenson 32, and Charles Buttars among others. Turnout reached 61 of 66 registered, a record high.
A blood pressure screening clinic is planned for November 12 at the Senior Citizen Center in the American Legion Hall in Preston. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Drew Mangum missing since leaving Ogden hospital was found Sunday by the Rolen Bastian family in Weston. The 50-year-old amputee drove a 1975 Pontiac Ventura from Brig ham City, wandered about three miles to the Bastians, and reported being guided by a Utah Highway Patrolman before becoming lost on a dirt road in Cache Valley. Mangum said he intended to return to Tremonton but ended up off course after fueling his car.
Franklin County seniors are invited to a Saturday noon dinner at the American Legion Hall in Preston with a $1 donation at the door. Attendees should bring utensils and plates. a program and games follow the meal.
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