Preston Christmas kickoff lights city on Friday
Santa will switch on Preston’s holiday season at 5 p m Friday riding from the north in a Utah Power and Light truck to light the city tree and street decorations then give candy to children. A Dec 15 program at Preston High gym, organized by the Chamber of Commerce, will entertain area youngsters for about an hour with Santa distributing treats as they leave.
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Mystery Personality Jackpot Rises to Forty Five Dollars
The Citizen’s mystery personality is Reed Brenchley, Preston High School counselor born in Wellsville Utah. Contest entries close Saturday, with clues tied to local ads and merchants. winners receive the prize plus a larger future jackpot.
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Preston High School
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Route 2
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Wellsville
South Cache High
Utah State University
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Jefferson Middle School
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Preston Lumber
Johnson Drug
Modern Farm
Holiday Theft Prevention Urged by Franklin County Sheriff
Franklin County Sheriff Arlando Larsen, praised by National Sheriffs Association head Ferris E. Lucas, urges holiday shoppers and storekeepers to boost burglary defenses. Women should carry purses close, lock car trunks, and keep doors and windows secured. Light homes, avoid storefront displays that hinder surveillance, and participate in the National Neighborhood Watch program to curb theft and protect property.
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Ferris E. Lucas
National Sheriffs’ Association
Sheriff Larsen
Local Foundatio n March of Dimes appoints Allred chairman
Craig Allred of Preston is named chairman of the Franklin County Chapter of the National March of Dimes. He will oversee fundraising and programs in research education and genetic counseling for birth defect prevention, supporting centers at Primary Children’s Hospital and the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Alfred is manager of M H King Company in Preston.
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Preston
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National Foundatiion March of Dimes
Milton P. Shannon
Idaho
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University of Utah
Lake City
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M H. King Company
Offices Close for Thanksgiving Holiday in County
All government offices closed for Thanksgiving day with county offices closed Friday except the treasurer. County treasurer Lela Smith will reopen the day after Thanksgiving to accept tax returns. State offices and Carnegie Library will be open Friday. Garbage collection continues as usual.
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Carnegie Library
Preston High Choir Aims for 1000 Prize in Drive
The Preston High School choir surpassed 60 000 points and $600 in the Big Citizen drive but needs 90 000 points for the 1000 prize. Monday ends the drive with 6 pm check ins. Top sellers vie for 200 prize. ties broken by most new subscriptions and highest points. The paper’s subscription rate will rise to 6 50 locally and 8 outside.
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Preston High School
Karla Rawlings
Judy Hall
Kent Wheiler
LaPreal Ward
Sheri Larson
West Side approves pant suit trial in district dress policy
West Side School District votes for a three month trial allowing girls to wear pant suits starting last Monday to school. Nine member West Side High School Executive Council supports the change citing fashion trends and energy considerations. The policy applies to district employees and students, with potential board review if issues arise.
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West Side High School Executive Council
Jan Buttars
Miss Buttars
Idaho Wheat Growers Convention Scheduled
Robert C Geddes urges a large Franklin County delegation to attend the Idaho Wheat Growers state convention at the Rodeway Inn Boise on Nov 27, 24 and 99. Geddes notes reviews of Idaho Wheat Commission activities and supported research projects. Panels on transportation marketing and related topics follow with bread baking demos and fashion shows for ladies. Room cards available at the county agent's office.
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Robert C Geddes
Franklin County
Boise
Geddes
Idaho Wheat Commission
Rodeway Inn
Franklin Stake Conference Date Set At Franklin Stake Center
The Franklin stake conference is scheduled for November 25 at 10 am at the Franklin Stake Center. President Paul C. Woodward will preside and Stake High Councilman Reed Smith urges attendance, calling it a worthwhile experience.
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Franklin Stake Center
Paul C. Woodward
Stake High
Reed Smith
Inflation Hits the Area Residents
Special to the Citizen examines Franklin County living costs and purchasing power over seven years. It cites a 40 percent income rise avoiding trouble while a 35 percent gain lags behind as taxes and costs surge. Case studies show a 1966 7,000 income rising 35 percent to 9,450 leaves about 310 short in buying power.
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Christmas ce yoo. ce aidualte 'tree date ae car a 'wishing
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Christmas and a tree date with a car and wishes. Unable to determine clear event, parties, or locations from the snippet.
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