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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1958

Page

13

Hair-Breadth Harry Seeks Acres of Land for Matrimony

A humorous fragment notes Hair-Breadth Harry seeks a wife who loves tractors, hinting at a matrimonial union. It also jests about government budgets and fashion designers managing funds amid a whimsical tone.

Widows of War Vets May Get Payments In Death-Cases

Commander Harold Winn of the Preston American Legion says final action in Washington may award retroactive six month compensation to widows and orphans of servicemen who died in Korea or peacetime after World War II. A first favorable decision has been issued by the U S Department of Labor after Legion appeal. the Bureau of Employees Compensation contests the ruling. If upheld, six months back benefits will be paid to affected widows and orphans on compensation rolls. VA payments are unaffected. Some benefits may reach 7000 8000 dollars depending on rank. The Preston post will issue a local release when the final decision is made.

Washington Harold Winn Presto American Legion Post National American Legion U. S. Department of Labor Winn Bureau of Legion Commander Winn Veterans Administration Bureau of Employes Bureau American Legion Preston Post

Jests From A Busy Street Corner

A collection of brief comic anecdotes about everyday life. A youth pretends an Edison named resume stands out while delivering groceries. An old colonel shows dignity with a bleary hand. A centenarian recalls life with glasses. Recruits sabotage a railway station by confiscating tickets. A Scotsman outlines a wedding anniversary invitation and apartment search.

Ford Wagon Line Offers V-8 and Mileage Maker Six

Ford presents the Thunderbird V-8 GO with up to 300 horsepower for any wagon, plus the Mileage Maker Six and a 2-door Ranch Wagon. All feature advanced styling and are marketed as the lowest-priced in the low-price three.

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