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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1966

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Water Board Meets For Information In Soda Springs

The Idaho Water Resource Board meets November 28-29 in Soda Springs for general Bear River information and future uses. Chairman George L. Crookham Jr. notes the board seeks Bear River data under its programming duties. Dr Evan Kackley opposes the Bear River Project and the Soda Springs meeting.

Idaho Water.Resource Board Soda Springs Béar River George L. Crookham Jr Bear River Bureau of Reclamation Evan Kackley Kackley

Vote Tally Shows Little Change Across County Elections

Official county results posted show minor shifts with one precinct impact from hospital bond ballots not counted. Notable figures include Harding 1527 and Jordan 1903 for Senate and Hansen 2562 for Governor, with several other statewide and local races listed alongside bond and library questions.

Board of County Commissioners Harding Jordan Congress Brunt Hansen Andrus Samueson Swisher Jungert Dreylon Murphy Ward Deal Moon Smith Williams Fica Superintendent of Public Instruction Engelking Hirschi Genta Bistline Sheppard Mines Griner Hart Whitworth Haddock Johnson Hubbard Larsen County Roper Winward Bastian Reeder Swenson Bernklau Stokes Tage

Car Collision Leaves Two Injured On Oneida Station Road

A head on crash on Oneida Station road November 9 caused about 9600 damage to two cars. Drivers were Robert E. Hayes 26 of Preston and Parley Smart 66 of Preston. Deputies report the vehicles met at a curve in the narrow road as brakes failed and skidding occurred.

Oneida Station Robert E. Hayes Preston Parley Smart Arlando Larsen Ori.a

Franklin County Car Ownership High In Area

Franklin county shows a high rate of new car purchases with 171 cars per 100 families as of year start, higher than national 130 and Idaho 143. The rise ties to economic gains and more suburban living, with SRDS data noting $877,000 spent at local service stations in the past year.

Franklin County Standard Rate and Data Service United States Idaho Chase Manhattan Bank SRDS

Preston Chamber of Commerce Board Nominees Named

Ten men nominated to the Preston Chamber of Commerce board. Ballots mailed this week and due by November 23. Four directors will be elected. Nominated: Sylvester Anderson, Maxee Chandler, John Cole, Dr. Clair R. Cutler, Phenol Edgley, Verlan Gunnell, Ned Hutchins, Norman Ricks, Douglas Webb, Phil West.

The Preston Chamber of Commerce Sylvester Anderson Maxee Chandler John Cole Dr. Clair R. Cutler Phenol Edgley Verlan Gunnell Ned Hutchins Norman Ricks Douglas Webb Phil West

School Board Calls For Bids On Buses

The Eastside school district board called for bids on two new buses a 68 to 72 passenger transit type and a 54 passenger conventional or transit bus. The board approved buying grade school furniture and floor covering for the high school auditorium. They also seek a buyer for a brick home south of the high school and approved purchasing a small property nearby. Reed Brenchley of Preston High participated in counselors day at Idaho State University with others from the area.

Eastside Lillie Smith Reed Brenchley Preston High School Idaho State ‘University Atea Blair Henderson Preston High Henderson West Side

Preston Christmas Gala Opens With Two Day Events

Preston gears up for a gala opening with new decorations and two day Christmas events. Lynn Fackrell notes added displays while Max Chandler promises the most gala opening yet. Friday features a county matinee at Grand Theatre and a Santa escort at 5 25 p.m. drawing children to the park workshop.

Preston Max Chandler Re Merchant Committee Lynn Fackrell Preston Chamber of Commerce Franklin County Utah Power Grand Theatre Santa Claus

City considers garbage truck and heating system upgrades

Malad city council approves purchasing a new garbage truck at about 10 000 dollars pending sale of the old vehicle and a new zone heating system for city hall. They also review alley improvements, reservoir fluoride equipment repair, a park shelter project, and irrigation drainage studies north of Preston.

Malad Ivan Davis Keith Larson Opel Bigst Rotary Club Preston Whitney Irrigation Company Preston Riverdale and Mink Creek Irrigation Company Bureau of Reclamation Preston Michigan

Court House Explorers Dig Water Main Trench

At the county courthouse lawn the Explorer Post led by George West dug a trench for a water main by hand to protect the lawn. Proceeds from the project will support the Explorer Post fund. Mrs William Powell returned home Friday from Downey hospital after injuries from last Monday night’s car accident.

Gers George West County Court House Court House Explorer Post Explorer Post Fund Clifton William Powell Downey Hospital

County Talent Entry Named Runner-up

District I Talent winner Miss Lucy Bingham entered the Idaho Farm Bureau convention in Moscow. The Borah Theatre hosted the program in the Student Union Building. Lucy earned runner-up as Kiera Lewis of Montpelier won first, with the winner to compete at Las Vegas in December.

Lucy Binghm Idaho Farm Bureau Moscow Borah Student Union American Farm Bureau Las Vegas Eldon Bingham Lucy Geraldine Kiera Lewis Montpelier

County Approaches Savings Bond Goal in September Sales

By late September Franklin county reached 87.3 percent of its U S Savings bonds goal with September sales at $2,956 and a year total of $43,663. The county aims to meet the full target.

Franklin County U. S

Beet Growers To Get First Sugar Beet Checks

The 1966 Cache Valley sugar beet crop will yield a first payment of 10.75 per ton under Amalgamated Sugar Companys 15 million dollar distribution to about 5 000 growers. The payment covers beets delivered through October 31 and will be followed by further preliminary distributions with final settlements about 11 months ahead.

Cache Valley Amalgamated Sugar Company Lewiston Keith Orme Nes

Sound Of Music Cast Selected For Preston High School

Jill Boden and Alene Sharp share Maria in the Sound of Music at Preston High School with John Brenchley as Captain Von Trapp. The Jan 19 20 performance in the high school auditorium features Kayla Redington Linda Stocks as Mother Abbess and a full ensemble of cast members under Carl Hoffman and Delmar Dericott.

Jill Boden Alene Sharp Maria Kayla Redington Linda Stocks Rhonda Winger Shaunna Woodward Leiss Bruce Hymas Forrest Oliverson Rolf Craig Nelson DeLynn Halford Max Sharlene Smith Carol Martin Bertha Melanie Jensen Marsha Waddoups Margaretta Bonnie Hart Sheryl Meek Sophia Franz Richard Merrill Frau Schmidt Clarice Packer Bette Carter Colleen Cherrington Elsa Gayle Pack Ursula David Noyes Herr Zeller Richard Galloway Baron Eberfeld Terry Howell Admiral von Schreib von Trapp Joe Cherrington Fredrick Debbie Christensen Louisa Kenneth Ogler Kurt Roxanne Hansen Bregetta Karla Rawlings Marta Robyn Hale Gretyl Carl Hoffman Delmar Derricott

TV Translator To Stay On TV Translator To Stay On The TV

The Franklin county Better TV Corp translators will continue operation despite unpaid funds. The board declined to penalize paying families and believes delinquent ones will settle their $5.00 for 1967. A Idaho Channel upgrade is proposed to improve reception. tests will determine feasibility and a drive to raise $2,000 may launch.

Franklin County Better TV Corp Idaho Fae Ain Estan

Explorer Fun Night At Sky View High School

The district Explorer Cabinet held a Fun and Swim night at Sky View High School on Friday featuring general swimming and special races. About 50 boys attended with cabinet officers and advisor present.

Sky View High School Fmegcabinet Gieric Richard Ee Merl

Preston Play Places Third at District Play Festival

Preston High School earned third place at the Fifth District Play Festival in Pocatello. The entry from a Henry story titled The Brief Debut of Tildy will be shown to students Monday at 1:45 PM in the high school auditorium, free of charge, about a 30 minute performance, no evening show. Montpelier High School won first place and the host school took second.

Preston High School Pocatello Tildy Ena Montpelier-hi School Schoe Regic Renae

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Water Board Chamber City Santa Stag Tiara Os BP m. Preston M Committee First Ward Amalgamated Kay Hot Ageworth City Crew Sound of Music Explorer First West Second South Darald Austinly Goodby Hay Chevrolet Wes Panne
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