Pioneer Store to Close as 82-Year-Old Carlson Family Sells
Crowds gathered in Preston for the start of a liquidation sale at Carlson's Furniture as Mrs Elda Carlson Burt cher sells the business she began 82 years ago as Lundstrom Furniture. The firm started in Preston and later tied to Lundstrom stores in Logan.
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Reg Rear Eney
Carlson Furniture
Guidation
Preston
Citizen Photo
Elda Carlson Burtcher
Brigham
C. H. Carlson
John and
Anna Lundstrom Carlson
J. W. Carlson
Utah Mortgage and Loan
Jilda Skinner
Logan
LDS
Carlson
California
Alvin Carlson
Pas
Knife and Fork Club
Rotary Ee
Burtcher
Rotary
Christmas Opening Ready For Friday
Preston hosts a Friday 5 p.m. Christmas lights switch on with Santa Claus, Burt Martin and Mayor David Cutler at the ceremony. Miss Julie from KSC's Romper Room appears later at Preston High Gym, then Santa returns with candy.
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Preston
Santa Claus
Burt Martin
Chamber of Commerce
David Cutler
Miss Julie
KSC
Preston High School
Christmas Tree Cutting Permitted in Preston and Paris Districts
Preston District allows individuals to cut one Alpine fir 3 to 8 feet tall for $1 each with a present cutter, on Dec 6-7 and 13-14 from 8 am to 3 pm at Squirrel Hollow area. Paris District offers spots in North Canyon and Green Canyon with weekday and weekend sale hours. Ranger Ward warns of snow and cold. prepare to hike half to one mile, bring cutting tools and a shovel, and carry chains. Mike McKenzie, Blackfoot officer, is reinstated after a shooting ruling.
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Preston
Don Ward
Squirrel Hollow
Paris
North Canyon
Green Canyon
Paris Ranger
Eastside School District votes on five zone re zoning plan
Residents will vote on a plan to divide Eastside School District No 201 into five yearly zones. Voting sites include the district office Central school Jefferson school National Guard Armory and Franklin school gym. The plan awaits state board approval and will define future board representation until the next election.
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Eastside
Jefferson School
National Guard Armory
Garbage Truck Burns Twice In Preston This Week
Two fires damaged a Preston garbage truck this week sparked by hot clinkers dumped in the load. The fires prompted a fire department appeal urging residents to avoid setting out hot coals and clinkers. One blaze occurred Monday at the city dump and the second Tuesday behind City Hall.
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Preston
Centennial Balls Honor YWMIA Past Presidents
The 100th anniversary of the Young Women’s Mutual Improvement Association is celebrated by two LDS stakes with Centennial Balls. Oneida Stake hosts a 7:30 reception and 8:30 ball, honoring past presidents and featuring a floor show led by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith. refreshments available and no admission. Franklin Stake ball follows at 9 p.m with a reception and a 10 p.m floor show of six dances. past presidents will be escorted by officials during the event.
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Young Women’s Mutual Improvement Association
LDS
Oneida
Cluff Kendall
Robert Smith
Franklin Stake
Ted
Salers Rise Prompted by Unclear Skies
A fragmentary note reports a rise in activity linked to a local event and mentions key figures in a religious setting. The readable text hints at a gathering, a potential ceremony, and involvement of named individuals in a community context.
Wayan Road Fund Approved For New Surface Project
Preston Chamber of Commerce official Phil West and State Senator Reed Budge announced funds for a road project. The plan would upgrade Highway 134 from Preston into Wyoming, creating a newly surfaced route. The highway commission stated the funding exceeds the previous major project in the district.
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Preston
Yoming
Phil West
Preston Chamber of Commerce Toads Committee
Reed’ Budge
Highway Commission
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Blackfoot
McKenzie
Exantaide
Oneida Street
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