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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1968

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Parley Dunkley Killed In Wreck Service Held

Funeral services were held Monday for Parley Dunkley 68 who died Friday in a traffic accident near the Lewiston US 91 junction. Dunkley, who was guiding a chain from his pickup to a nearby truck, was crushed when a car driven by Grover Elijah Allen struck the rear of his vehicle, pushing it into Melvin J Snyder’s truck. Survived by Ruby May Williams Dunkley and three daughters and a son, he had worked at Del Monte for 27 years and served in Franklin ward leadership roles. his service noted his call as a Seventy.

Dunkley Lewston US 91 Grover Elijah Allen Richmond Dunkes Melvin J Snyder Preston Allen Purkey Franklin Parley B Adelaide Lowe Ruby May Williams Logan del Monte Franklin Ward Harold JaNeen Bradford Midvale Leo DeAnn) Geddes Larry I. DunNey Weber State College Ogden Robert (Shron

World War I Vets To Meet in Preston November 21

The Sixth district Veterans of World War I will meet in Preston on November 21. The event begins with lunch at 1 pm in the American Legion building. Attendees include district and state officers and units from Montpelier Malad and Pocatello.

Preston American Legion Roy Sorensen Comander Franklin County Montpelier Malad Pocatello

Yule Tree Cutting Approved in Preston District

Christmas tree cutting will be allowed this year in the Preston District. One Al pine fir tree per family, between three and eight feet tall, may be cut for $100. Trees may be sold December 7 8 14 and 15 from 9am to 3pm one mile below Squirrel Hollow on Highway 36, 27 miles northeast of Preston.

Preston Jack Adams Adams Bam Squirrel Hollow

Iron Curtain Man Addresses Franklin County Farm Bureau Banquet

Hans Sulik of Soda Springs, born in Poland, warned that complacency grows in America during the annual Franklin County Farm Bureau banquet. He praised the free enterprise system and urged responsibility for welfare. County president Marlowe C Woodward was renamed, with women chairs Lyman Merrill, Ariel Meek, and Merlin Gilbert assisting.

Franklin County Farm Bureau America Hans Sulik Soda Springs Poland Marlowe C Woodward Sulik Lyman Merrill Ariel Meek Merlin Gilbert Weston-Linrose Dayton-Clifton-Oxford Leonard Christensen Jr Judy

Set For Next Week Oklahoma Goes Into Final Rehearsals

Preston high school's Oklahoma enters final rehearsals for next week's performances. The musical airs November 22 23 in the high school auditorium with 8 PM curtain. Director Carl Hoffmann and drama instructor Delmer Derricott lead the operetta with tickets on sale at the high school.

Preston High School Oklahoma Carl Hoffmann Delmer Derricott Sylvester Anderson

Vandalism Spurs Reward Offers for Reservoir Areas

Franklin County officials and the Waterways Association plan reward notices at Johnson Treasureton and other reservoirs to curb vandalism. Roy Sorenson says damaged tables, restrooms, docks and barrels prompted joint action by the county commissioners Idaho Fish and Game Sheriff’s department and the association. New ramps and modern restrooms are planned at Johnson Treasureton and Lamont reservoirs to improve facilities.

Roy Sorengen Franklin County Waterways Association Johnson Reservoir Franklin County Commissioners Idaho Fish and Game Sheriff's Department The Waterways Association Sorenson Treasureton Johnson Lamont Reservoir

Stake Readies Play Make Mine Happy

Oneida Stake MIA will present Make Mine Happy a musical comedy for the annual parent and youth night November 18 19 at the Oneida stake center. The 8 pm show features cast members from several wards with Mrs Kay Moosman directing and a large stake crew handling music makeup scenery lighting and publicity.

Oneida Stake Mia Oneida Stake MIA Stake Kay Moosman Garland Kidd Rivdale, Winder and Trewards

Chamber Plans Leader Vote for Board Nominations

Four candidates will be nominated by the Chamber of Commerce to fill four director seats. The nominating committee includes the president and three past presidents. Members may suggest candidates this weekend. ballots go out around November 20 and are due by November 29. Holdover directors include Burt Martin Wayne Bell Paul Johnson Douglas Webb and Neil Nelson. Ted Burton and others have terms expiring this year.

Chamber of Commerce Burt Martin Chamber Ted Burton Clair Cutler Phenoi Edgley Verlan Gunnell Norman Ricks Wayne Bell Paul Johnson Douglas Webb Neil Nelson

Man Injured By Tractor Near Preston

Reed McEntire of Preston suffered external and internal injuries when his clothing caught in a tractor's power take-off on his farm west of Preston. Ronald Stowell found him unconscious near his truck and transported him to Franklin County Hospital, where he was discharged.

Reed McEntire Preston Ronald Stowell Franklin County

Fire damages Casperson Automotive garage in Preston

A Tuesday fire at Casperson Automotive caused extensive damage to the building and its contents. Preston Fire Department estimates losses between 10 000 and 12 000 dollars with damage to parts fixtures tools and three cars from smoke heat and water. The blaze was contained to the interior and likely started near stored parts and tires.

Casperson Automotive Preston Fire Department Louis Davis Fire Department

Scouts Prepare District Court in Franklin Stake Center

A district court of honor for all scouts explorers leaders and parents is set for Saturday at the Franklin stake center. Advancements will be awarded by troop including merit badges with a special Eagle ceremony and a speaker planned. Allen Dunn, advancement chairman, chairs the event and will collect advancement lists two hours before the court.

Franklin Stake Center Allen Dunn Court of Honor

Local Residents Heavier Than Averages in Franklin County

Special to the Citizen reports Franklin county adults over 21 collectively weigh about 9 200 pounds more than the local father generation and 7 480 pounds more for women. National studies place overweight Americans at about 40 million with medical costs over 370 million. Experts advise more physical activity and lasting dietary changes to reduce weight.

Franklin County Public Health Service Deent of Agriculture

Search Opens For New Postmaster

An examination for Post master at Preston will be open for acceptance of applications until Nov 26 1968. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race religion color national origin sex politics or non merit factors. Information at the Preston post office. Applications must be filed with the US Civil Service Commission Washington DC 20415 and postmarked by the closing date. Beginning salary 38535. Candidates need at least three years of experience or education above high school substituted for part. Must have good reputation and ability to manage postal business and supervise staff. Must have resided within the delivery area for one year prior. Continued on page me apes

Preston Civil Service Commission Preston Post Office US Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C

Calendar of Coming Events on Classified Page

The notice lists upcoming items on the classified page including events, meetings, and public notices. It highlights dates and times for community activities and local happenings in the near term.

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Farm Bureau First East County Farm Bureau Organization Farm Bureau Insurance Organization Citizen Photo Iron Curtain Man Kathy Nelson Ado Annie Vicki Evans Debra ‘Atkinson Eller Peggy Belnap Aunt Eller Joe Cherrington Joe Marvin Hodges., Ol Percy Keller Linda Larson Candalee Allen Diane Herd Christine Winn Clair Rosen Adelaid Clair Hollingsworth Percival Crump Willis Oliverson Tattersal Kathy McCoy Ted Price Stephen Noyes Banida Ward Bishop Quinten Casperson Ross Lindhardt Phillip Geddes Claudia Casperson Frank Caspersof Peter Hollingsworth Hollingsworth Collette Hollingsworth Steven Cattani Mervin Sharp Albert Brown Bradly Jensen Lynda Sharp Jordan Jeanie Hansen Clynn Keller Shanna Keller Rozanne Crane Larry Egley Louise Keller Blair Henderson Ralph McCulloch Linda Sant Myra Woods Susan Bingham Casperson Automotive Garage Citizen
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