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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
2
The Editorial Board signals exits for Cherry Skyline and Jordan from Cache Valley, framing the moves as a notable shift in local leadership and dynamics. The piece notes implications for governance and community direction.
Readers face a wide stream of global and domestic troubles from rail strikes and civil rights tension to international conflicts and disasters. Amid it all the paper notes brief pleasant items such as the nuclear test ban, local pride stories, and the move to All Numbers Dialing easing communications.
Citizens approve a 200000 bond by 20 vote margin to replace a nine hole course with a municipal golf course. The project marks community achievement and shows a favored approach to funding without new taxes.
A brief note compares bridge and hockey noting bridge is tougher on the ghins, implying greater mental strain or stamina required during two games.
The column notes Jon Hart back in Preston and painting figures on windows. Russ Cranney questions letters from Sen. Len Jordan about the Bear River Project mailed in Soda Springs. A photographer seeks Milo’s help while joking about Gus Mink and Mary Gregerson. Mrs Wayne Merrill discusses school problems. Cleo Swenson prepares to depart for Denver. Glenn Call mentions his trip to the Elks Convention in California.
Paul Harvey critiques the Republican split between Goldwater rocketing right and Rockefeller leaning left. He notes Young Republicans back Goldwater for conservatism and cites Donal Lukens as a cautious, multilingual voice not aligned with lunatic fringe elements. The piece warns against mudslinging and overstatement as the 1964 campaign unfolds.
A glance from the Trail Blazer recounts Battle Creek Utah Territory where an 1863 Indian Massacre occurred, rail growth from 1878 to 1881, a roundhouse, stores, hotels, and schools. It notes population boom then decline after 1890, with relics found and nearby Bridgeport’s ferry and Packer Bridge history.
Mae and Virginia Hanson hosted a Nordic gathering at their home with Swedish dramatic entertainment. Attendees from Preston, Logan, River Heights and Paradise included Anna Olson Esther Westerberg Anna Hurst Esther Olson Anna Smith Esther Howell Selma Bergquist Thelma Fogelberg Bertha Bergsje Bertha Bateman Finn Jones Elsa Jons on Ella Davis Edna Forsberg Maye Thomas Hulda Peterson Carlene Forsberg and Neta Hanson.
A skilled nurse who cared for the sick and served as a midwife greatly aided the people. The Latter-day Saint ward was organized with George Washburn as presiding elder, and meetings social gatherings and day school sessions were held in local homes.
A visitor encounters an elderly man in Japan who has been learning English. To flaunt his progress he proclaims the phrase Doctor who fixes teeth is dentist mimicking a TV line and adds a Ben Casey reference.
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