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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1964
Page
1
A three week test uses a translator to convert Channel 2 to Channel 82 UHF. Bert Martin, president of the Better TV, says the aim is to check reception across the valley and identify equipment needs. The nonprofit still lacks about 1500 dollars to complete the setup and urges local support.
Three people sustained facial lacerations in a Monday morning crash on a curve in Strawberry canyon. Sheriff Kimber Christensen cited slick wet roads as the main cause. Injured were Ruth Ann Jensen 22 of Montpelier Ernest Jensen 18 and Cliff Wells 18 both of Preston. Jensen drove south around the curve and collided with the Jensen car. Skid marks stretched about 175 feet. Jensen was treated at Preston hospital and released.
County commissioner Ted Roper reports talks between a private firm and the Preston County Commission over locating a privately owned nursing home in Preston. A county bond issue to build one was voted down, and representatives plan to return next week.
Cove Concrete of Preston has been awarded the contract to furnish concrete for the El Paso Gas Plant near Conda north of Soda Springs. President Ken Porter says the job exceeds 6500 yards and will require five more trucks for the next year, with expansion plans including branches in Soda Springs Cove Utah Preston and Grace and a new plant in Springs.
An entering appointment reports that Eer ONGtman Smith has been named principal of the Junior High at Forde High. The school board approved the assignment amid recent staffing discussions.
Franklin County levies rise slightly this year with a main uptick in the general property tax and county road fund. East Side schools see higher totals including plant facilities and bond redemption, while District 148 reports adjusted taxes due to equalization and new fair building levy.
Preston City Council approved Wendell Smith’s $800 proposal to study street needs and consider a single local improvement district for paving curbs and sidewalks. The council also authorized sewer treatment plant bond financing and bid calls, with plans to complete study after year’s start and hold a town meeting for public discussion.
The Franklin County Republicans plan the 1964 campaign kickoff with a formal opening of their Preston headquarters. Chairman Phenor H. Edley says candidates will be introduced, campaign literature distributed, and refreshments served, with the local candidates and a invited congressional candidate present. The event aims to mobilize county voters for a clean Republican sweep and unified county government.
The Eastside school board backed a motion by Phenoi Edgley for a long range study of building needs and enrollment. Dr. Leo Hawkes urged closing Whitney and Franklin schools, proposing a new 36 unit grade school near Preston to consolidate students and save about $35,000 yearly.
District training session for Cub scouts, scout and Explorer leaders wraps up tonight at the Preston Second Ward Chapel. Led by Robert Hull, chairman, the program trains all scout masters, cub masters, and Explorers advisors and committeemen.
Richard Hendricks, Preston service station manager, was named to the Preston City Council after Arnold Sant moved from the precinct. Sant’s move made him ineligible. Hendricks, nominated by council members and approved by the mayor, also serves as campaign manager for George Hansen and as a Republican central committee member.
The M. H. King Company plans remodeling of the Preston store to install larger front windows and aluminum framed doors. Interior redecorating includes rearranging counters and adding new lighting fixtures for better service.
At the Franklin County American Red Cross unit meeting new officers were chosen. Clair Cutler was named director, with Robert Acock Edith Hillstead and James Hoggan serving as directors. Holdovers include Vice-Chairman Trane Mrs June Tilt Home Service Chairman Gis and First Aid and Belva Hart as publicity head.
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