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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1947

Page

5

Donnelly Urges Clean Politics Over Mud-Slinging

Idaho-American Legion state commander R Howe Donnelly calls for honest public service and condemns name calling in politics. He argues good leaders avoid mudslinging and warns against undermining democracy by attacking officials rather than addressing issues.

Charles “R.howe Donnelly Idaho-American Legion Washington Tin Donnelly Andy Mays Bilbos Huey

Local basketball alumni game and community events noted

The report covers Clyde Packer and the Ricks basketball boys defeating Preston alumni by a wide margin. It also records the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Robert Jones of Dayton with a banquet and dance at Commercial rooms. Additionally, Misses Mabel and Elsie Jensen hosted a birthday and anniversary celebration for their mother Marie Jensen, with dinner and dancing.

Clyde’ Packer Ricks Preston Packer Mabel Elsie Jensen Marie Jensen

Mrs W J Thompson Entertained In Honor Of Daughter

Mrs W J Thompson hosted a social gathering in honor of her daughter. The event drew local residents and family members, showcasing community ties and festive hospitality.

W. J. Thompson

Local Golden Anniversary Celebrations Mark December Gatherings

Marion reports a Sunday afternoon trousseau tea at the family home as Miss Thompson becomes the bride of Henry Noble. Three couples Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson Mr and Mrs James Hyde and Mr and Mrs Hyrum Talbot celebrate 50 years of marriage with a Dec 21 open house and evening program. A shower and wedding dance honor Mr and Mrs John Follett following a recent marriage. Baby news includes Mr and Mrs Marion Lindhardt's son born Tuesday Dec 7 and Mr and Mrs George Hyde's daughter born Monday Dec 13. The southern Idaho irrigation section near the American Falls dam remains noted for large SBC flows in the US.

Marion Trousseau Thompson Henry’ Noble Charles Peterson James Hyde Hyrum ‘Talbot

Odd Bits and Quips From a Lively Neighborly Page

A fragmented collection of jokes, anecdotes, and stray lines includes a boy boasting a report card promotion, a hardware store wish for lawnmowers, a pun on estate and neighbors, family quips about courts and letters, a joke about kickers and the Constitution, and social vignettes from Dayton and Harvard lore. The piece mixes humor with terse moral reflections and quick one-liners from various voices including Dorothy Parker and a Scottish businessman.

Peerless Dairy Promises Pure Milk and Cream Quality

An ad extols Peerless milk from certified cows pasteurized and bottled in a modern spotless plant. It invites readers to try the pastries and bread made with the milk and cream and asserts the product is the best.

Panorama of Salmon River Canyon Near 100 Miles Long

From Oregon Butte in Idaho County Ida a reader notes a magnificent Northwest panorama. The Salmon river canyon offers an expansive view spanning nearly 100 miles and is highlighted as a notable landscape feature.

Benewah County Ida Oregon Butte Idaho County Salmon River Canyon

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