A Walk Through Preston Streets Prompts Reform Talk
In Our Opinion, residents are urged to inspect Second West between First and Second North in Preston to compare aging, pot hole riddled sections with newly paved blocks. A city study by a qualified engineer examines a community wide street improvement program and financing options, hoping for a major step forward in 25 years.
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Second North
Preston
Oneida
Dad
Dear and Glorious Physician at Sky View High
Sky View High staged Dear and Glorious Physician a Luke story with Luke actor Robert Mouritsen starring alongside Mary played by Vicki Fowler and Priscus by Lynn Samsel. The production impressed with sound effects simple costumes and the large student cast delivering worthwhile uplifting theater.
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Sky View High School
Luke
Robert Mouritsen
Vicki
Community Christmas Preparations in Prep City
Preston crews decorate for the holiday season with Rulon Dunn reminding about the board meeting. DeMar Merrill and Hoot Winn are stringing lights, Dr. Clair Cutler buys decorations, Don Anderson builds the manger scene at the courthouse, Allan Christensen helps with an extension cord, and a local kid mentions Saturday morning Santa. AE Bell renews his subscription while Mrs. Fred Karren shops for floor coverings.
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Preston
Rulon Dunn
DeMar Merrill
Winn
Clair Cutler
Don Anderson
Manger
Court House
Allan Christensen
Santa Claus
AE. Bell
Fred Karren
Paul Harvey Weighed And Found Wanting In Civic Pride
Paul Harvey argues that a city’s true value shows in its pride and self image rather than appearances. He cites airports, rails, downtown commerce, and street life as indicators, noting Washington DC’s beauty hides a venereal disease crisis and urging deeper civic scrutiny.
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Mississippi
East Liverpool
Ohio
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Washington, DC
District of Columbia
Cleaning Woman Becomes Portland Honorary Mayor for a Day
Portland England resident Mrs Emily Thomas a 62 year old widow works in an admiral’s office and cleans the municipal bus garage despite no budget for it The City Council plans a letter of thanks but readers argue for funding to relieve her effort and recognize her impact as a model citizen in Port land.
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Emily Thomas
Cache Valley
Thomas
Portland
England
Alan Martindale
Thomases
Noted Subscribers and Notables From Far Afield
A reader submission profiles Dr. Spencer chief of USOM Philippines Community Development and his varied career from Utah State to Cornell and USCWM. It also mentions Congressman Ralph Harding a favorable Times review and a genealogical inquiry linked to McKay Rawlings family.
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Cornell University
Fillmore
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Centro
California
Orange Coast College
Institute of Inter American Affairs
Guatemala
Bolivia
Jordan
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USOM
Philippines
IT Salted
American Sociological Society
Rural Sociology Society
United States
Philippine Sociological Society
Luzon
Birthday Listings For December Deadline
The Happy Birthday column invites entries for next week with a December 3 office deadline. Submit by dropping a card or calling the Citizen Office with the names listed, including Dale Hansen and many others.
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Citizen Office
Fifty Years Ago in Preston Franklin County December 3 1914
Local notes recall plans for a new garage in Preston and city warnings about skating near Main Street. A Thanksgiving buggy accident injures Matilda Peterson, young Matilda’s leg broken, Dr States sets it and she recovers. Police chief warns against children skating near autos. parents urged to talk to children. Allen R Cutler operated for appendicitis, recovering. wedding dance announced for Mr and Mrs Chadwick at Whitney gymnasium. invitation extended. Bert Danford offers a duplicate key to culprits who robbed his Franklin beer parlor.
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Preston
R C Peterson
Matilda
Dr States
Dave Davis
Davis
Allen R Cutler
Preston Hospital
Whitney Gymnasium
Cleo
Jim) Chadwick
Franklin
Bert Danford
John B Martin
Denis
England
American Air Forces
Germany
Political Echoes On JFK Term And 1964 Election Outlook
Sen Len Jordan doubts any Republican could beat Lyndon Johnson in 1964. He cites Johnson's peace and prosperity as factors and notes Kennedy's assassination helped Johnson. Jordan urges GOP to learn salesmanship and align on platform principles for future campaigns.
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Lyndon Johnson
Yea
Jordan
Viet Nam
Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Idaho
Doi
Jordan Aims for Idaho Campaign Momentum in 1966
The article notes Len B. Jordan limiting public battles, focusing on his own business and campaign for re election in Idaho. He travels extensively for the Republican cause with 4445 miles by car and 1250 by air, totaling about 1700 miles left before Washington return. He supports party unity over disputes and avoids taking sides in the Burch or Smylie clashes.
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Smylie
Idaho
Len B. Jordan
Washington, D
Nevetheless
Poem Fragments on Life and Autumn Colors
A fragmentary verse reflects on why people write and the beauty found in autumn color and nature. It muses on small moments such as fishing trips, shiny cars, and shared journeys as a poem lives in color and sound.
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