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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
6
A Sunday evening drive through Logan Smithfield Lewiston Brigham Tremonton and Preston shows varied Christmas displays. Logan and Smithfield impress with large light strings and church grounds while Preston feels sparse until neon signs and twinkling bough lights arrive by Tuesday.
In mid December a Franklin county editorial urges timely Yuletide promotions and sustained support for health drives. It notes stores northern merchants and urges participation in the Christmas seals sale and the March of Dimes drive to aid tuberculosis and infantile paralysis victims.
Health authorities warn of a looming influenza epidemic this winter. Since 1917 the world faced 17 flu epidemics, with 1917 to 1919 causing about 20 million deaths. Doctors debate annual vaccination versus outbreak driven shots to curb spread. The common cold can lead to influenza and pneumonia, but sensible measures may keep Preston in good shape.
Mrs. W. W. Kimnall Mrs. F. N. Bench Mrs. Homer Johnson and Mrs Jesse Roper won dolls at Greaves Store. Post office box rents rise to 60c 75c and 1.00 from December 20. Fire Brigade hosts annual Fireman's Ball in the Opera House. Elks plan carnaval dance December 15 at the Opera House. Dr Milo A Wheeler and Thomas Boyle on the committee. Democratic party announces Victory banquet Monday night at Griggs Cafe with committee Alvin Brower Elmer Merrill and Chas Eline. Lloyd Hogge moves to Preston to join the local bank as assistant manager. Orion Jensen receives the Silver Palm award. Dr Allen Cutler Cache Valley council president speaks. Dr and Mrs MO Merrill travel to Portland Oregon for Skeffington Eye Clinic. Mrs Ezra C Foss announces Ruth’s marriage to Charles Leland Beck of Blackfoot.
Thomas L Boyle announces Elvin A Kelly named field assistant to promote veterans job opportunities in Idaho. Kelly, a World War II veteran with a Purple Heart, will visit employers, obtain job orders, and coordinate with local and state employment offices to place veterans including disabled veterans. He will work from the Preston office to expand veterans employment services nationwide.
The Cuppers gathered for a large postwar family reunion last week with members traveling from Nebraska to Vermont. They filled Dee and Jane's house and barns and stayed with neighbors. Saturday night featured shared songs, beer, cider, and fond reminiscences.
A playful roundup of bits including a joke about income taxes and worth, a classroom note from a mother, a Dayton mayor quip on diet, a Texas baseball tale, and a punchline about a husky youth delaying a homer by waiting for another pitch.
A humorous hospital vignette shows three white clad workers inspecting a patient before surgery, prompting a puzzled patient. It closes with a quip about painters and a proverb about prudish talk and a Chinese statesman. The piece ends with a wry saying about age and certainty.
Land family of Mink Creek hosted Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Rosen. Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Forsgren included Mrs. Delila Keller of Mink Creek Merlin Larsen of Preston and Theron Sharp of Mapleton. S. L. Smith and family visited Reed McGregor in Cleveland on Sunday. Marve Packer family spent Sunday in Glencoe with Christen Hansen's family.
A flurry of local social events fills Riverdale as Parents Night at the high school draws numerous parents and relatives. Thanksgiving dinners unite Emily Evans family with Cole household in Fairview and Jack Waterlaus hosts guests including Frank Dalton and Don Giesler from Preston.
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