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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
12
Mr and Mrs Sherwin Larsen of Cove welcomed a girl on November 23. Mr and Mrs Roland Hobbs of Weston welcomed a boy on November 24. Mr and Mrs Paul Day of Franklin welcomed a girl on November 27. Mr and Mrs Emil Tasso of Clifton welcomed a girl on November 28. Mr and Mrs David Montoya of Clifton welcomed a boy on December 4.
Afternoon visitors at the Tom Rowley home included Mr and Mrs William Huckstep and family of Boise. Edith Smart convalesces at home after hospital care in Salt Lake City. Mrs Ray Nelson of Malad has stayed with the Smarts during illness. The Smarts moved back to Magna from Weston. Dinner guests at Elmo Keller's Saturday included Victor M Thompson and two children of Boise and Mrs J N Larsen of Preston. Paul B Larsen and his mother Mrs J N Larsen hosted Boise guests over the weekend. Thanksgiving guests at J Reed Longs were Evy C Wanner and Emma Wanner of Logan.
The article notes visitors at the Meheha and Merlin Lewis home for Thanksgiving including Mr and Mrs Frank Benson and families and Jay Thomas and families. Also Friday and Saturday guests at Mrs Manilla Herd's home were Rene Herd Adamson and children plus Mr Adamson and son Jeffery. Sunday gatherings at the Herd home included Mrs Herd's mother Mrs Mary Dawson and relatives Paul Herd with children Sherry Lynn and Cindy Lee, Devon Dawson with Val and Ann, Lorin Bodily and Velma Cottle in Salt Lake City.
The American Legion Auxiliary gathered in the Legion hall on November 27 for their regular meeting. Each member contributed a gift for the veterans hospital in Boise. The group set December 11 for the next gathering and decided not to hold a Christmas party. Betty Corbett won the traveling prize for the evening. Refreshments were provided by Hilda Steele and Ilene Fuhriman. A separate note quotes A E Spottke of Allstate Insurance on traffic law enforcement, calling for fair but firm treatment of offenders to improve obedience.
A historical recipe fragment lists options for bride to be celebrations including canapes, punch, and tidbits. It suggests chic refreshments such as canned juice punch with sherbet and offers recipes for Cheese Nips canapes Deviled Ham Rolls and Open Party Sandwiches with simple ingredients and serving tips.
On November 29 1961 Clifton City Corporation filed with the Federal Communications Commission for permission to build a television translator station to rebroadcast programs in Clifton Idaho. They would rebroadcast KUTV Channel 2 on Channel 8 KCPX Channel 4 on Channel 10 and KSL Channel 5 on Channel 13 with all parent stations based in Salt Lake City Utah. Output power will be one watt and the transmitter site is located one mile east of Clifton.
Lyman B. Bingham served three years as educational representative on the Arizona state retirement fund, an appointment by the governor approved by the legislature. He taught in Monticello, Utah, before moving to Arizona, where he has taught for ten years and been active in scouting, receiving a high award.
D William Carver 28 Preston Idaho and Marlene N Jensen 19 Preston Idaho listed among Franklin County vital statistics. Edward Anson Robbins 19 Salt Lake City Utah and Galilee Mascolo 22 Salt Lake City Utah also recorded. Ellis Lloyd 72 Logan Utah and Mabel B Van Orden 74 Lewiston Utah noted in county records.
The Social Security Administration urges working people aged 65 and older to file for benefits under recent changes. Stanton S. Thompson says many still employed individuals can receive payments, and a representative will be in Preston at the courthouse next Tuesday from 10 30 a m to noon for personal interviews.
Pfc. Cornell D. Taylor captained the headquarters company Army finance school squad to the 1961 post flag football championship at Fort Benjamin Harrison. He scored the opening kickoff TD to seal the victory as Brig. Gen. W. C. Haneke presented the trophy. Taylor, 24, is from Preston and is an instructor at the finance school.
A veteran journalist recalls scarce job prospects early in his career, wartime interruption, and today’s wide open opportunities for young reporters. He notes a changed era from newspaper work to specialized fields, while cherishing health family and a thriving business.
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation meeting discussed anti communist actions, calls to outlaw the party, and a 100 percent trade embargo on the Soviet bloc. L B Martin was re elected president and Nyal Rydalph was named vice president amid reflections on government power and safety reminders from the Allstate Safety Crusade about passing speed.
A Chicago trial uses fourteen percent moisture corn stored in a 25 000 bushel vinyl bag lying on the ground. A grain handling machine fills and air pulls to create a slight vacuum, aiming to emulate sealed silo storage and possibly cut storage cost to five cents per bushel.
In foggy conditions keep the windshield clear by using wipers to prevent condensation. Focus on night driving as reduced visibility increases the risk of obscured vision and accidents.
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