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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1966

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Dentist Murray C Nichols Named To Eastside School Board

Preston dentist Dr Murray C Nichols was named to the Eastside school board Monday replacing Ted Larsen who moved from the election zone. Nichols has lived in Preston about four years. The board also approved mileage and subsistence for teachers institutes and Idaho Falls trips, hired Ace Beckstead as custodian, and granted a 10 cent hourly raise to lunch staff.

Murray C_ Nichols Preston Eastside Ted Larsen Larsen First North Oneida Street Nichols Boise Idaho Falls Ace Beckstead David Haslam

ASC Community Boundaries Sit Tight for 1967

Chairman LaGrand Spatig announced no changes to Franklin county ASC community boundaries for 1967. Each county with ASCS programs will be divided into election communities for farmer representation and delegates to the county convention. Boundaries are drawn by geography and section lines to include all of a farm in one community.

LaGrand Spatig ASC Franklin County ASCS Ora

Big Business In Valley Sugar Harvest In Full Swing

Cache Valley sees a large harvest season with 14 beet dumps easing unloading for the Amalgamated Sugar plant in Lewiston. Farmers deliver beets by truck to dumps then rail cars, aiming for about 32 000 tons at the factory and 150 000 tons total harvest, with tare men and loaders ensuring accurate weighings and dirt removal.

Cache Valley Amalgamated Sugar Company Lewiston Utah Beet Growers

Service Held For Victim Of Accident

Funeral services were held in Fairview for Myron Cole killed Friday at Amalgamated Sugar in Lewiston. He was pinned between a coal car and a crane while unloading at about 7:45 pm. The LDS service featured Bishop Lynn J Larsen and speakers Burtis Hall Vaughn Larsen and Leslie Cole. Survivors include wife Kathryn Stocks Marilyn Bevan Karla Hayes and two grandchildren.

Myron Cole Fairview Bob Blair Lewiston Marshall Cole Fairview Ward Lynn J Larsen Burtis Hall Vaughn Larsen Bishop Larsen Ned D Stocks Aaron Benson Leslie Cole Arwen Ward Lawrence Fifield Wesley H Hyde Eugene Cole George W. Hyde Delbert C. Knudsen Hazen Gilbert Mr Cole Joseph T Louie Pratt Cole Minnie Benson Logan LDS Temple LDS Church Ned Kathryn) Stocks Rupert Don Marilyn) Bevan Concord Mass Graham Karla) Hayes Salt Lake City Edwin Vern Earl Franklin Lowell Ogden Gerald Jones Washington Lyle Cole Bountiful Phyllis Palmer Idaho-Faka Jay T. Cole Jerry Cole Albuquerque New Mexico

Christmas tree cutting opens October 21 in Preston District

Ralph Roberts of the Cache National Forest announces earlier opening for Christmas tree sales due to prior heavy snows. Trees, Alpine Fir 3.5 to 8 feet, cost $1 each, one per family, with tags obtainable at the Franklin county courthouse district ranger's office.

Cache National Forest Ralph Roberts Roberts Franklin County Preston Ranger District Cub River Canyon Strawberry Canyon Kightmile Canyon Wiliams Creek Emigration Canyon North Canyon

Hospital Meet Planned Draws Chambers and Groups Support

The Preston chamber of commerce schedules an open noon luncheon at Pop n Pins on October 28 to discuss the Franklin County Hospital project. The Oneida stake presidency endorses the hospital and urges members to study the issue and vote. The Democratic Central committee unanimously supports the bond issue, with Lloyd Christensen stating Franklin County deserves and can fund the facility.

Preston Chamber of Commerce Franklin County Oneida Chamber of Commerce O. Sherwin Webb Democratic Central Committee Lloyd Christensen

Parties Prepare Events For State Local Tickets

Franklin county gears up for party dinners with state and county candidates. Republicans host a Meet Your Candidate dinner this Saturday at the county courthouse with social hour at 7 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. Democrats plan a noon October 27 luncheon in the courthouse. State candidates Ralph Harding William Brunt Cecil Andrus William Drevilow are listed for presence along with Len Len Jordan Edson Deal Rep George Hansen and county district hopefuls.

Franklin County Len Len Jordan Edson Deal George Hansen Democratic Party Lloyd Christensen

Franklin Photo Exhibit Tonight

A photographic exhibit of people and scenery of Franklin will be presented by L. Jay Smith a U S graduate student of Fine Arts at the Franklin ward chapel October 20 at 8 p m.

Franklin L.jay Smith U.S Franklin Ward Chapel

Women Plan Yule Gift Ideas At Franklin Court

The Franklin County Extension Homemakers Council and local women groups sponsor Christmas Gift Suggestions Day at the county courthouse social hall. Attendees can learn wrapping and candy tips from Mrs. Robert Lowe and Mrs. Lucretia Maughan with samples of caramel corn and spiced drinks. The display runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Franklin County Extension Homemakers Council Womens Franklin County Franklin County Courthouse Lucretia Maughan Carmel Robert Lowe

Corner Cafe Sold in Preston As New Owner Plans Opening

Owen Ames announced the Corner Cafe in Preston has been purchased. Mrs Norman Chatterton will manage and cook. Ames says a grand opening will be held in the near future.

Owen Ames Preston Norman Chatterton Ames

Winners Named in Franklin Roadshow Festival

The Franklin stake roadshows were held this week with 10 ward casts performing. Winners will be announced Friday at a stake cultural hall event with special awards. Oneida stake shows follow next week in their cultural hall starting Monday at 8 p.m.

Franklin Stake Oneida Stake Stake House Winder Ward Dayton

Six Juveniles Arrested Here on Burglary Charges

Six youths aged 10 to 18 were arrested by the Preston police on burglary charges. Judge O D Robinson noted two 10 year olds, three 14 year olds, and one 18 year old. They are held over burglaries at Lars and Ferns cafe Jefferson school and the library and await further court appearance Tuesday.

Preston O D Robinson Lars and Ferns Cafe Jefferson School

College Test Blanks Here

Franklin county selective service office offers applications for college exemption tests. Chairman Rulon Dunn notes Franklin County has many draft age students in college or on missions, but few applications have been picked up.

Franklin County Selective Service Office Rulon Dunn The Selective Service Board

Texaco Station Under Construction on State Street

A new Texaco station is under construction between First and Second streets on State Street. The brick ranch style building is planned to be leased to Grant Jones, operator of the current station just south of the new site.

Texaco State Street CanOp’ Pr Grant‘Jones

Preston Chamber Promotes Crazy Parade With Pumpkins

Next week Punkins Parade Madness features Brade school kids decorating windows in Preston business districts. Prizes go to best pumpkins and costumes as the Crazy Parade launches Friday at 6 30 p m starting at Milo's and ending at Second North. Stores will close at 6 p.m. for the parade then reopen 8 p m to 10 p m for Moonlight Madness.

Preston Preston Chamber of Commerce Milo’s Second North

Open House Set For Snack Bar

An open house will be held for the New Drumstik Snack Bar on Thursday until 9 p.m. Mrs. Don Spainhower manages the snack bar which features Gold n Crisp fried foods and other snack bar dinners. The snack bar ad joins Spainhower's bakery and opened last week.

Don Spainhower Spainhower

Deer Strike Destroys Car in Strawberry Canyon

Reed Jensen of Mink Creek lost control after hitting a deer in Strawberry canyon. He sustained minor scratches as the car was demolished in the Tuesday 12:30 a.m. incident reported by Deputy Sheriff Arlando Larsen.

Reed Jensen Mink Creek Strawberry Canyon Arlando Larsen Jensen

Stake Names New High Councilman Elmer Perry

Elmer Perry a Dayton farmer was named alternate member of the Oneida stake high council at the quarterly conference. He succeeds Ray Barrington who became bishop of Riverdale ward. Elder Alma Sonne of the Twelve spoke of God’s power and the Lord’s plan, while Carl A. Mortensen outlined directives on missionary farewell programs and food storage. Other speakers included Myles W. Romney and several ward members. music featured a Primary children’s chorus directed by J. I. Page and David Smith.

Elmer Perry Dayton Farmer Oneida Ray Barrington Riverdale Ward Ithé Alma Sonne Quorum of the Twelve LDS Doctorine Carl A. Mortensen Stake First Myles. W. Romney Priesthood Missionary Committee Margaret Peterson Ottosen Primary Association Reed R. Hawkes Webster Maughan Bill Hansen Keith Gooch Alfred W. Lloyd Don Barger Nathaniel Keller Roy Archibald J. I. Page David Smith

PTA to Sponsor Sales Tax Meet Speaker Perry Swisher

The PTA announces a 7 30 p m meeting in the high school auditorium with governor candidate Perry Swisher among two featured speakers. They will debate the sales tax and other important issues facing voters ahead of November, aiming to inform teachers and parents.

Perry Swisher PTA Swisher Piscuss Oe Ferson Alee Ees

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