Education Cause Pleaded by Idaho Education Association Leader
Elmer S Crowley executive secretary of the Idaho Education Association urged Eastside Education Association members and West Side High PTA to build public support for greater state funding of public schools. He cited low Idaho per child spending, tax load on property taxpayers, and four legislative priorities including per child funding, equitable funding, a broad based tax, and lower local levy thresholds.
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Elmer S Crowley
Idaho Education Association
Eastside Education Association
Idaho
PTA
West Side High School
West
Crowley
IEA
Rocky Mountain
National Education Association
Dr Hawkes Proposes Central 30 Unit School
Dr Leo Hawkes of the Eastside School District issues a statement at a board meeting outlining plans for a central 30 unit grade school. He suggests closing Franklin Whitney and Central Schools in Preston and housing all students in the new building, with Jefferson School becoming a junior high.
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Leo Hawkes
Eastside
Hawkes
Franklin, Whitney
Central School
Preston
Jefferson School
Translator Undergoes Tests for UHF Signal Stability
Better TV's UHF translator is in extensive testing this week across all areas. Bert Martin, president of the nonprofit organization, says converters and antennas are being tested and site adjustments made to stabilize the color signal. The group seeks funds to keep the translator operating and notes donations will extend service through winter. Board members plan to expand outreach and offer more viewing opportunities for area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better TV
Bert Martin
Martin
County and City Agree On Preston Airport Operation
A formal contract will govern the operation of Preston Airport by the city and county. The plan provides 50 50 funding for the contract and a one third city two thirds county share for maintenance with emergency runway seal coat funded from county held funds. An airport committee will oversee expenditures and the agreement aims to ensure public access and accountability while avoiding leasing the entire airport to a single operator.
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Preston
Chet Moulton
Idaho Department of Aeronautics
Moulton
Chamber of
Preston's Oldest Resident Dies Wednesday
Henry Charles Johnson 90 of Preston died Wednesday at home from age related causes. Born Sept 23 1874 in Burns Anokasi Minn he was a retired farmer and High Priest in Preston Seventh Ward. Survived by Mary B Johnson widow two sons Howard and Doyle daughter Neva Taggart eight grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral 1 pm in Seventh Ward with viewing at the mortuary Thursday night and Friday prior to service. burial in Preston cemetery.
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Henry Charles Johnson
Preston
Mr. Johnson
Burns
Anokasisminng
Minn
Caroline Hendrickson
Martin Johnson
Mary Bertock
Morgan
Logan
Logan Temple
Mr Johnson
Hgtor
Bear River
Milwaukee
Henry Jobnsole
Mile Corner
Palmer Mink
Preston Seventh Ward
Mary B Johnson
Theron
Neva) Taggart
Ogden
Howard H Johnson
Doyle B Johnson
Taft Calif
Alben Johnson
Jess Gill
Sacramento
Calif
Ariel
Elva) Bernteen
Golden D
Seventh Ward
Preston Cemetery
Lewiston Sugar Factory Campaign Start Years
The Amalgamated Sugar Company announces harvest and delivery plans for Lewiston with beet supplies from Ban croft Grace and Arimo starting October 1 and factory opening October 5. Beets from Ogden and Weber counties arrive around October 5, with shipments to Lewiston planned for December and January.
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Lewiston
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Bancroft, Grace and
Arimo
Franklin
Cache County
Agency Seeks Road Extension Approval
The U S Bureau of Public Roads approved a nine mile extension of the Cub River road on the FAS system. The county was informed this week that the extension will make the road eligible for FAS funds for improvement when funds are available, likely in two to three years.
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U S. Bureau of Public Roads
Cub River
Bond Sales Progress in Franklin County 1964 Drive
Franklin county nears its 1964 savings bond goal as sales reach 33646 dollars toward a 50000 dollar target. August's sales totaled 3696 dollars, with overall year to date continuing to rise as campaigns persist.
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Franklin County
Utah Mystery Car Shoot Turns Out to Be Boy Rock Play
Two boys near Cub River Canyon reported a yellow Utah tagged car firing three shots at them. Kim Stone, 9, and a companion later admitted they were striking bullets with rocks when one exploded and wounded Kim in the leg. He was treated at Franklin County Memorial General hospital in good condition.
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Utah
Cub River Canyon
Idaho
Kim Stone
Franklin County Memorial General Hospital
Preston Man Returns From Texas Industry Tour
A. N. Wendell of Utah Power and Light, Preston, led Idaho business leaders on a Good Will Tour to Houston, invited by Governor Smylie. About 30 Idahoans sought new Idaho business opportunities while Houston officials heard Idaho pitches. Wendell flew out Sunday and returned Tuesday.
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A.N. Wendell
Utah Power and Light
Preston
Houston
Texas
Smylie
Idaho
Vais
Weespec
Wendell
Salt Lake
Preston Home Destroyed By Fire Sunday
The Preston home of Mr and Mrs Demar Day burned Sunday with only an oil stove and a few personal effects saved. Firemen fought the blaze two hours in the afternoon and returned in the evening. the rear of the house and a wood shed with lean-to were destroyed. Neighbors helped in attempts to save the home.
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Preston Fire Department
Three Wrecks Leave Several Injured Near Preston
Over the weekend three separate crashes near Preston injured multiple people. In one 1962 sedan driven by Lester Skinner 54 of Noonan collided with a 1962 station wagon driven by L W Bailey of Logan. Mr Bailey and his two children were taken to hospitals and released. Deputy Sheriff Paul Jensen investigated. A second crash on Friday afternoon involved David Lawrence Cottle 17 of Preston driving a 1954 sedan that left Highway 34 South of Preston. he sustained serious injuries. Sheriff Christensen investigated. A third incident occurred on Preston Dayton Road with unclear details.
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Preston
Lester Skinner
Noonan
L. W. Bailey
Logan
Iowa Top At County Bull Show Crowned Winners
Bull Mark Tabor's Uniform Snowflake-Welcome.W won first in the Bull Calf Class and took Junior Champion and Grand Champion in the Bull Class at the Utah State Fair last week. His heifer Delight also performed, finishing strong in her class.
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Mark Tabor
Utah
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Preston Merchants
Angela Johnson
Ellis Johnson
Ight
Tami Lyn Checketts
Clyde Checketts
Candle Ee
Milttty
C Chamber of Commerce
Elda Carlson
Carlson Furniture
Inside the Paper
Weber County
Jenkins
Thomas Durrant
Leo Nelson
Smithfield
Mr. Jenkins
Bach School
Leena
DeMar Merrill
Preston Golf and Country Club
Citizen
Preston Man
Iowa
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