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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1962
Page
1
Harvest Days weekend brings Preston merchants staging specials and promoting bargains. The event features three 1963 automobiles on display and extensive Harvest advertising by the town chamber of commerce.
Three barns burned Sunday night across the county. Mrs Joyce Brostrom’s rented barn in Bathes area burned about 9 20 p m, a power mower stored inside. A Franklin school area barn owned by Jack Jensen also burned with no damage estimate. David Smith of Riverdale had a lightning strike fire. bus driver Viggo Jensen helped extinguish it with bus extinguishers.
Utah Power & Light Co. Commercial Manager E Allan Hunter told Preston Lions Club that cheap government power does not spur growth. He cited Idaho's economic gains, lower debt per capita, and higher per capita income versus Oregon and Washington, and noted UP&L tax payments support schools. He credited phosphate fertilizer industries for strong power demand.
The Republican Party headquarters, decked with campaign material, opens Friday with invitations sent to national state and local candidates to participate in the opening event. The HQ sits at the corner of State and Orelda and signals party activity in the region.
Preston High prepares a homecoming week featuring the crowning of the homecoming queen during the Preston-Blackfoot football game. The halftime show includes a satirical tale of Chief White Cloud and Pocahontas and their discovery of America, with performances by the Marching Band Indianettes Baton Corps and Flag Corps. More than 120 students participate in Friday and Saturday festivities led by narrator Delmar Derricott.
About 1800 people attended as four local scouts received Eagle awards at a court of honor. Recipients included Rulon Winward and Robert Hull Jr both of Whitney and Kent and Brent Ward of Preston. Vaughn Benson of Whitney also earned an Eagle but was absent.
A telephone cable serving about 100 families on the West side of the valley was shot this week, cutting service for most households. Gus Mink of Mountain States Telephone in Preston says a rifle was likely used, with possibilities including a bird strike or deliberate damage.
Governor Robert E. Smylie is scheduled to visit Preston and surrounding Franklin area on October 4 as part of a state campaign tour. He will travel from Montpelier around 11:30 am and depart about 3 pm for Malad. Local residents anticipate updates and appearances during the stop.
Grant K. Burnham, cabinet secretary of Lions International, urged members to stay informed as the U.S. marks its 175th Constitution anniversary. Deputy District Governor Ray T. Facer of Smithfield delivered a pep talk and invited attendance at the state convention. District Governor David H. Bybee of Bountiful spoke on Lions clubs and peace and complimented the dinner service.
Franklin County cooperation is pivotal as Bureau of Reclamation officials outline Bear River Oneida Narrows plans. If approved, the project would require years of studies and preconstruction work, with tax impacts and job creation across five counties and two headquarters in Preston and Tremonton.
Bishoff outlined a proposed irrigation project in Utah projecting population rise from 870000 now to 4.4 million by 1975 and over two million by 2000. The plan includes drainage and land protection, with Narrows impoundment and a taller Biendath dam. A 30 day review follows before interior department submission and possible congressional authorization.
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