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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1952

Page

6

Franklin Mutual hosts housewarming with bingo and gifts

Officers of Franklin Mutual surprised Mrs. Bonnie Doney at a housewarming party Friday evening with a bingo game and small prizes. Refreshments were served to numerous guests including Grant and Doney couples and other local residents. a gift was presented to Mrs. Doney.

Bonnie Doney Grant Doney Leonard Butterworth Roy Geddes Hoyer Whitehead Callan Woodward Parley L. Dunkley Ray Morrison Done LS Wright Mesdames Grace Robinson Cora Haworth Gwen Gibson Ida Fuhriman Cynthia Wright Ruby Haworth Beth Cole Grace Robinson Laura Chatterton Rae Chatterton Ogden Arvil Chatterton

Burglary at Weiser firm ends with empty safe

A burglar pried open two doors at a Weiser feed and grain firm but found the safe unlocked containing papers of no value. No further details on arrests or suspects were provided.

Weiser Feed and Burgar

Get Out and Get Under Forty Years Ago

A nostalgic look at early motoring contrasts with modern comforts. The piece recalls touring cars weathering rain, crank starts, and tire repairs against rutted roads, then notes how new car dealers and better roads transformed maintenance and road travel in communities.

Looking Ahead George and Benson on Federal Role in 1900 Progress

The article compares 1850 to 1900 progress with minimal federal involvement. It argues private enterprise drove growth despite depressions, and describes federal-state relations like a local civic club with distant national leadership and small dues. It emphasizes citizen integrity and limited federal touch in daily life.

United States Lions, Kiwanis Rotary Civic Club

Decline of Small Government to Big Spending Burden

The article contrasts 1900 and 1952 federal finance, noting per capita debt at $15 and taxes $3.88 annually in 1900 with present burdens of $477 per person and a national debt of $260 billion. It laments government growth, calls for budget cuts, and urges citizen action to curb wasteful spending. It also mentions cancer prevention funding and poultry market notes.

Farm Price Index Equals High Mark in Idaho

The USDA crop reporting service for Idaho notes the index of prices received by farmers reached an all time high equal to last March. The month shows an eight point rise above the February level with gains in crop and livestock indices. Alfalfa hay rose 3.50 per loose ton and potatoes apples wheat edged up two cents. hogs lambs and eggs posted declines.

Idaho Usda Crop Reporting Service

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