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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1972
Page
1
A hearing on forming a library district in Franklin County is scheduled for October 18 at the Franklin County Courthouse. The session will begin at 8 p.m.
The Bear River Tri State Negotiating Committee met in Preston to discuss enlarging storage above Bear Lake. Wyoming and Utah push for more storage while Idaho seeks protections for existing rights and a nominal rise with safeguards. Wyoming backs substantial new storage citing shortages and regional needs. Utah rejects a small 20 000 acre foot increase as unrealistically limited. The hearing followed a Franklin county petition to create a county library district with possible Preston consolidation and a ballot vote on November 7.
Carol Wheeler won The Citizen's weekly football contest earning 15 dollars for an entry that missed only one. Kimber Christensen finished second with Randy Johnson third. Kimber and Randy tied for second after a drawing among nine of eleven correct entries. Contest closes Saturday with deposit at participating firms including Cove Concrete and Jensen TV and Appliance.
Mr and Mrs Cluff Gibson of Winder were hurt in a hit and run on Interstate 15 near McCammmon. Mrs Gibson suffered lacerations and bruises and was treated in Bannock hospital Pocatello. Mr Gibson had severe facial cuts and eye injuries, four days in Bannock hospital, later undergoing eye surgery. Police reported the incident occurred shortly before 8 30 p m with no arrest yet. The Gibsons vehicle was a total loss.
The Preston Lions Club starts a one week program during Lions International I Serve week from October 8 to fine members who refuse neighbor or wife requests. Victor Dunkley, president, says fines will be issued by a club officer.
The Preston unit of the American Legion Auxiliary installed Rosemary Hutchins as president with Ora Winn as vice president Deane Auger as secretary treasurer Marie Petersen as historian Ann Davis as sergeant at arms and Betty Corbett as chaplain.
Supt Orson Bowler announces Friday start of moving three East side grade schools Central Whitney and Franklin ending their long histories dating to 1905 and beginning Oakwood Elementary. Students will attend old sites Monday then be bused to new building by grade with supplies carried by students.
Governor Cecil Andrus will dedicate the new Oakwood Elementary School in Preston on October 1 at 2 pm. The event includes a noon talk to a combined Rotary and Kiwanis group, a public tour until 5 pm, and a banquet in the Robinson Community Center hosted by the Franklin County Democratic Central Committee.
Winston's Tire Service won a bid to supply eight truck tires for 6550 dollars from the Preston City Council. The meeting approved painting the Pinson building entrance wall by Preston seminary volunteers to match the adjacent tan wall. The council talked park entrance landscaping and hydrant lighting at the new Oakwood Elementary School while reviewing local law enforcement. The next council meeting is set for Thursday Oct 12 at 7 30 p.m. The note also traces local school district consolidations and reorganizations from grade schools to Franklin Whitney Jefferson and Central, then blending into the district's 1969 arrangement.
Official figures show Caribou county may receive 161 332 dollars and Franklin county 151 845 dollars under the federal revenue sharing program, with possible computer errors. Smaller cities in Franklin and Caribou counties would get 11 194 and 1 170 dollars respectively if under 2500 population. Officials say the bill may be signed Oct 12 and checks mailed later in October, with errors potentially exceeding 25 percent in some cases.
The Priesthood session of the LDS general conference will be broadcast by direct wire to the Oneida Bannock and Benson stake centers. It will run from 7 pm to 9 pm for Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood holders. The Post Office will be closed on Oct 9 Columbus Day and Oct 23. Veterans Day federal offices and banks will also be closed.
The area welcomes a new Republican headquarters at State and Oneida as James McClure visits Preston urging stronger precinct work and participation. He criticizes labor union influence, defends work requirements for relief, and stresses campaigning tactics ahead of upcoming events.
The Citizen announces a special edition next week for the Oakwood elementary school dedication and open house. It will publish Monday with mail delivery expected Monday or Tuesday. Advertising and news copy must arrive by Friday.
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