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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1946
Page
5
Editor notes present brief resumes of Republican ticket candidates for local offices in the November 5 1946 election. The piece promotes Ariel Nash as County Commissioner citing experience as County Juvenile official and a push for equitable taxation and administration in Franklin County.
Marlowe B Funk, a Republican, seeks the County Assessor post. A longtime Pres ton resident for 18 years, he ran a local business, served as Deputy Sheriff and Juvenile officer, chaired War Fund for Franklin Red Cross, and acted as Red Cross vice chair. He also directed Civilian Defense with the County Fish and Games association and worked with the Chamber of Commerce. He has years of service with the county sheriff's office.
Republican candidates W. Paul Merrill for Probate Judge and D. Ariel Nash for District No. 3 Commissioner are profiled. Nash, of Weston Idaho, describes his farm and community service, while Merrill notes his Utah and Idaho roots, church and civic work, and business experience. Both seek election in November and emphasize integrity and service to Franklin County.
Emma Davis, Republican candidate for county treasurer, previously taught in Lewiston Utah and in Idaho towns Fairview and Clifton. She is widowed, active in church work, served as Sunday school stake secretary, and has held roles in the county treasurer and assessor offices. Her 1943 44 state fuel tax bookkeeper work at the Boise state house and overtime in 1945 aided the new administration. Now employed by the O P Skaggs System as bookkeeper for grocery, meat and cold storage departments.
P M Condie announces his Republican candidacy for Franklin County prosecuting attorney. He notes his service as secretary of the committee that led Franklin County's creation and argues public officeholders must meet their duties, pledging to support law enforcement and aid the sheriff in enforcing the law.
A lawyer appeals to the counties to uphold the law as intended. He expresses gratitude for returning service men from his own household and notes their renewed appreciation of the country and its institutions.
Dr Milo A Wheeler a Preston native and chiropractor runs as a Republican candidate for State Representative. He grew up on a county farm, graduated from local schools and USAC Logan, Washington School of Chiropractic, and has served as Preston Chamber of Commerce director county coroner and as state board of chiropractor examiners member. He and his wife reside at 187 North 1st West where they have lived for thirty years and raised their family.
Elias L Hansen a farm raised Franklin county sheriff candidate who served in forest service and Idaho state police. He has ten years as sheriff and police training from the FBI and pledges to continue efforts in law enforcement if reelected.
W Stewart Geddes Republican candidate for state senator grew up in Franklin County and educated at USAC Logan and BYU Provo. He spent 1923 to 1925 in Australia on an LDS mission and has since run a 640 acre farm while leading irrigation districts. He is active in church and civic affairs and has served ten years as a school trustee.
The subject served two terms as chairman of the Franklin County Trustee Association and held eight years as Sunday school superintendent. He led the YMMIA for several years and was Scout Master of troop 44. He also belongs to Preston Chamber of Commerce and is a Rotarian.
Republican candidate Enoch Nelson holds a B S in General Science from the U S A class of 1916 and studied at the University of Wyoming California and BYU. He has 17 years teaching experience, served as principal in two schools, was a Sunday school and M I A teacher, Boy Scout Committeeman, district treasurer, school board clerk, and county representative in the 27th State Legislature. He is available full time as superintendent with his farm leased.
Republican candidate Moses Hancey seeks another term as Franklin County coroner on the Republican ticket. A Preston resident since 1913, he previously worked as an electrician for Utah Power and Light and has served since 1928 in the coroner's office.
Angus Condie a Franklin County native and Egypt precinct resident runs for Commissioner District 1. A high school and Southern Branch Idaho University of Idaho graduate, his career spans farming, teaching, packaging firm supervision, and Chamber of Commerce leadership aiding Franklin County Fair development.
A Preston area figure has led two local business ventures, served as secretary for an irrigation company, helped refinance debt, secure land water rights, and plan a new reservoir. He has eight years as a bishop, served as stake high counselor, directed the chamber of commerce, and held Rotary leadership roles. He also spent two years in a mission field, with one year as secretary of the mission. He travels county roads daily and emphasizes good county roads.
Republican candidate Cleo L. Swenson, a Franklin County resident for most of his life, married with two children Cleone and Sharon, emphasizes active community involvement and church, city, and county participation. He outlines his long citizenship and aims for the clerk and auditor recorder role, noting relevant experience.
A Franklin County official with a state CPA license and Idaho correspondence school studies asks for voter support in the General Election. He notes experience with office machines and practice and expresses desire to continue his county work.
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