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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
1
RB G Cranney of Preston announces candidacy for mayor as registration opens October 5 and runs to October 24. Petition period for mayor and two open council seats runs within those dates. Cranney, a longtime Preston businessman and Cranney Chevrolet owner, has lived in the town 14 years.
Alonzo Handy Jr. named Bishop of the Preston Third Ward succeeding Thedford Roper. Verlan Gunnell Ben Jones Norman Ricks and Lafe Jepsen named ward officers with Mervin Sharp Glen Gamble as counselors. Also notes community leaders Cranney West and conservation officer Harris.
The Preston Community Church will host Glenn E. Selander, former Student Pastor and English department instructor at USA Logan, as speaker for the Sunday Morning Worship Service at 9 00 am on September 29. Selander previously served Preston in 1959 60 and has since worked as a Campus Pastor and youth worker while pursuing seminary studies in Texas. He plans periodic visits to Preston from Logan.
The Cache County School District approved a plan to build Central High School at Smiths and relocate North Cache High School, converting the old North Cache building to Richmond Junior High. South Cache becomes Class A with Wellsville Junior High serving its students. Rich mond Junior High absorbs students from several towns. North Cache High is set for about 1209 students, South Cache for 543, with junior highs handling grades seven and eight.
The East Side and West Side school districts will suspend classes for Monday and Tuesday for the Fifth District Idaho Education Association Teachers Institute in Pocatello. Superintendent William Ward is invited to attend the dedication of the Idaho State University Education complex.
GOP county chairman Phenol Edgley outlined a Wednesday canvass of the entire county to collect information polls, boost voting turnout, and solicit pledges and funds for the 1964 campaign. Richard Hendricks organized the poll and finance effort. Edgley urged small contributions from many supporters to keep representatives accountable. Following the meeting, the women's organization provided refreshments.
County commissioners approved increases in general property tax and school tax with rates rising 89 cents per $100 for general property and 27 cents for Eastside School District while West Side rose 7 cents. Village taxes unchanged. General property cuts removed 5 cents for Fair Board building and 2 cents for school minimum. Road assessments up 44 cents, hospital operation fund up 5 cents, county aid 5 cents, hospital bond down about 64 cents.
Earl Jensen Radio and TV announced expansion of its business to include RCA Whirlpool appliances. The agent for RCA Victor television radios and stereo equipment will host a grand opening this weekend with special door prizes. The line adds washers dryers and refrigerators with free donuts and balloons for attendees.
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