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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1973
Page
1
Voters must register by November 3 for the November 6 general election. City clerk Arlene Nash will keep the city office open until 9 PM on November 1 2 and 3 to accommodate those unable to reach the office earlier.
Preston's Howitzer Battery members acted as casualties in a simulated hospital emergency drill at Franklin County Hospital. Nurses, doctors, and two ambulances staged a chaotic scene near the armory to test readiness and procedures for a real disaster.
R J McCaslin president of Preston Lumber Company announces Kent Hobbs will become general manager. Hobbs has ten years with the firm and has served as assistant manager for several years. He is married to Delorees Weeks of Preston with three children Tammy, Bradley, and Greg. Diderickson retired from Preston Lumber on October 16, 1973 after 34 years with the company.
Preston city commission on Oct 11 debated road trench versus tunnel for a main sewer line crossing West Oneida near 1st East. They will consult county and road supervisors before a uniform policy, and consider road width for 1st East plus sign replacement and garbage concerns.
Five candidates were to compete but Floyd Diderickson reversed to join Elmer Oliverson, Elmer Johnson, LeGrand Burton, Mike Lower, and Peck Stevenson. Each candidate's background spans Preston High School, LDS Church involvement, local business, National Guard service, and civic clubs as they seek four-year council terms.
No garbage collection on Monday due to Veterans Day. City employees will take a vacation and regular pickups resume Tuesday. Any missed homes Monday will receive a visit Wednesday.
Four of six Franklin candidates seek four year council terms while two pursue the two year seat. Names include Burt Wilkinson Eldon Kingsford Brent Atkinson James Kirkbride Wayne Priestley and Jack Coltrin. Profiles note occupations families and local ties with emphasis on community roles and bids for office.
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