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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1962
Page
1
The old Opera House caught fire last Friday but was extinguished with little damage. Fire officials say straw and mattresses used for target practice by an archery group sparked the blaze. John Woytko reported the incident to Preston fire department.
Five members of Flite Club Inc a nonprofit formed by the group have bought a plane and practice flying with two earning pilot licenses. The Cesna 120 stays at Preston Airport under their care as the club expands with multiple aircraft and participation.
The Eastside school district approved contracts Monday for the year’s milk fuel oil coal gasoline tires and an improvement project. Suppliers include Cache Valley Dairy for 200 000 half pints of milk at 0525 a half pint Continental Oil for 25 000 gallons of gasoline at 2079 regular and 2379 ethyl with tax. Salt Lake Hardware and OK Tire Shop for tires. Salt Lake Hardware and OK Tire Shop for tires. Waneen Print and Glass for six room window replacements at Jefferson school. Duane McKenzie for two rooms at Franklin. and sidewalk concrete bids from Hansen Paint and Glass. The district hired four new teachers and a custodian and reported an earthquake dam age project at Franklin. The 1949 buses were sold to California Packing Corp. for 200 and 25 respectively.
Senator Len Jordan urged less government controls on agriculture and greater firmness in defending the Monroe Doctrine. He criticized Washington for overregulation of farming and called for bold action akin to early U.S. policy, urging a reappraisal of farm programs and backing the Tower amendment for a farm bill study.
The Cache Valley Civic Music association membership drive nears closing Saturday led by Mrs. Elda Carlson. About 80 members joined from Preston this year as concerts return to Logan featuring the Winnipeg Royal Ballet, the Utah Symphony with Grant Johannson, soprano Grace Bombry, Adetta folk singer, and the Spivakosky. Tickets through Mrs. Carlson or Mrs. Cc. M. Crabtree.
The Pres ton chamber of commerce plans Harvest Days from September 27 to 29 with a retail circular distributed by the chamber. The event was moved from early October to avoid LDS conference. The group also announced Turkey Days climax for November 16 and 17.
Eastside district totals show 1931 students this year, same as opening weeks last year. Jefferson and Mink Creek schools plus the high school posted slight increases, while most other schools declined. teacher loads range from 20 to 30.44 students per teacher across eight to sixteen staff.
The West Side school district opened bids for a new bus and awarded the contract to Pelmer Motor Implement Company of Preston for just under 720 dollars. The Clifton Parent Teachers Association won approval to move playground equipment from Dayton to Clifton grade school. The board also approved contracts and salaries for six district bus drivers after discussion with those present. A Williamson Body and Equipment representative discussed bus specifications with the board.
Three Democratic incumbents Arnold Williams Joe R Williams and D F Engelking spoke at a Preston meeting of the new Democratic party urging economy in state government and opposing gambling as immoral. Williams claimed big savings possible through efficient handling of commissions and departments while Williams and Engelking highlighted cost cuts and educational goals.
City engineer Albert Jensen told the council that the Oneida sufset project may finish this month after the last pipe was laid last Wednesday. Work spans from East Second Street to the city limits with finishing touches to follow.
Funeral services were held for Alenda May Poulsen former Preston girl who died after a two car crash near Bremerton Washington She was an honor graduate of Preston High School class of 1962 Survivor includes her parents three sisters and a brother and a grandmother The accident occurred at 945 pm at Highway 21 and McWilliams Road involving a sedan driven by Brenda Kay Morrer and a second car and a northbound vehicle Alenda was injured and died the following morning while Brenda Morris received head injuries and was treated at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton Washington
George Jensen son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Jensen left Monday for Los Angeles California to enter Los Angeles State College this coming year indicating a move to pursue higher education.
The Bear River Project discussion will be held September 21 at noon at Pop'n Pins for chamber of commerce members. Dean Bischoff of the Bureau of Reclamation will attend, with potential follow up meetings possible. The $85 million project plans a high dam at Aneida Narrows and other reservoirs, per the bureau summary.
The month has shown two frost days with a dramatic drop from a high of 84 to 58 and a low of 27, according to temperatures reported by C M Crabtree and the U S Weather Bureau on page 1 section two.
The Rev. Dennis Falk of Boise is named pastor of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Priy succeeding Rev. Trione DeNardis who goes to Halley. Fr. Falk arrives from St. John’s Cathedral Boise where he served as assistant pastor and taught at the Catholic high school. Schedule lists Mass on the second and third Sundays at 7 pm Rosary on the first fourth and fifth Sundays at 7 pm Confession before Mass In case of emergency calls should be made to Fr. Falkin Montpelier
A district court of honor for theouts and explorers will be held September 9 at 8 p.m. in the Franklin stake house. Five boys will receive Eagle awards and others will receive Eagle Palms. Speaker will be Heber Whiting, Silver Beaver award winner from Logan. The event is led by the district advancement committee with Melvin Harris as chair and includes several first class star and life badges.
Local Kiwanians hear candidates from the Democratic and Republican fields during a community meeting. Speakers include Haney and Rawlings as attendees discuss local issues and party platforms.
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