This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1962
Page
6
Announcement reveals the engagement of Miss Marlene Wirin to Orvidy Christensen with details not dated in the notice.
Mrs L Richard Jensen and Mrs Leah B Christensen announce the engagement of their daughter Winn Christensen to a Mink Creek farmer. Winn is a Preston High School graduate and employed at Inter mountain Farmers Association. The Christensen family farm is in Mink Creek.
Republican precinct committee women met for a social afternoon at Rose Olsen’s home. Barbara Panter, state committee woman, attended. Wanda Allem is county vice chairwoman. Olsen served light refreshments. a larger future meeting is planned for more women. Carol Ann Petterborg to wed Jerome J Gooedde February 3 at St Teresa’s Church Seattle.
A bridge club met at Maureen Crockett's home on Wednesday January 24. A salad luncheon was served to Leona Chatterton Joice Bambrough Marcene Garrett Billie Lou Butterfield Karol Lou Anderson Pauline Read LaVene Cole and Ellen Wilcox. Marcene Garrett had the high score and Leona Chatterton had the low.
A Rendezvous dance club held a Saturday evening event in Winder with a Valentine décor theme. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Glenn Gamble and Mr and Mrs Richard Hendricks. Performers included Pat Hawkes Diane Rawings Charla Ann Bell Sharon Cutler Suzanne Knudson Portia Cole with Clixie Hull accompaniment. Charlie Ann Bell performed a tap solo.
Duplicate bridge was held Saturday at 1 pm at the Elks lodge with eight tables in Mitchell movement. North South honors went to Rae Gregerson and Alice Ward. high Lorna Dunn and Kathryn Wendell. second Bernadine Smith and Betty McCune. third Dorothy Johnson and LaVinia Cutler. East West honors went to Donnie Poage and Emily Trent. Ora Greaves and Lois Petersen tied for second and third. Next date Feb 10 at 1 pm at the Elks lodge. A surprise party was hosted by LaRue Porter of Whitney.
Mrs Orval Moser is recuperating at her home after undergoing major surgery at Preston hospital.
Li-ho-ma Primary girls hosted a fathers night with a two course dinner at twelve card tables. Pink and gold decor set the scene as toasts were offered by girls and fathers followed by singing dancing and games. Teachers Marge Johnson Ellen Gibson Allie Packer led with assistance from Ethel Johnson Rama Jepsen and Della Jones.
Helen Beckstead presented "An Evening with Hemingway" for Fine Arts members at Lorna Larsen residence. The Jan 22 meeting featured a vocal trio of Thora Winn Janice Jensen and Lorna Larsen with refreshments for members and guest Ione Olverson.
Preston High School announced Betty Ann Coburn as the winner of the 1962 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow contest for Idaho. She scored highest in homemaking knowledge and attitudes. the state winner receives a 1500 scholarship from General Mills and an expenses paid tour with other state winners.
Ione Beutler was named winner of the 1962 Betty Crocker homemaker of tomorrow contest at West Side High School for the highest homemaking score. She becomes eligible with other state winners for the national title and a $1,500 General Mills scholarship. a $500 scholarship goes to the state runner-up.
Preston High School junior varsity swept the weekend games beating Montpelier 62 to 23 and Marsh Valley 45 to 43 in overtime. The Papooses opened strong in Montpelier with a 10-6 first quarter and built a 38-20 halftime lead before holding on for the 45-43 win.
Zella May Barrington Edwards aged 61 died Tuesday night after a long illness in Riverdale. Born November 12, 1900 in Riverdale she was active in the LDS church. Surviving are her husband Warren and three sons Willis Gene and Frank. Funeral at Riverdale chapel Saturday at 1 pm with viewing at Webb mortuary Friday night and Saturday morning. Burial in Riverdale cemetery.
USDA crop report for Idaho notes range feed conditions in December show a 2 point gain to 81, three points above the January 1 ten year average. December brought extra precipitation, colder first half requiring heavy supplemental feeding, and generally adequate forage for winter though carryover next spring may be below normal. Livestock shrink is near average with cattle and sheep in decent condition and early lambing beginning in farm flocks.
The schedule lists 10 am and 2 pm sessions in stakehouses with Elder Taylor noted as former Provo executive now Welfare program director. Elder Hatch also directs welfare. Saturday events include 5 30 stake presidencies high councilors bishops and clerks in Oneida stakehouse with 6 30 welfare and 8 pm priesthood leadership. Sunday general meetings at 10 and 2 with 8 pm MIA meeting in Franklin stake.
Community newspaper notes advertising support from local businesses helps fund reporting on Franklin County people and activities. The piece highlights how readers benefit from sustained local coverage powered by business sponsors.
A School Bell column argues for diversified high school curricula and flexible paths to employment. It cites dropout and college entry gaps, urges stronger guidance, and stresses the job still as key to family life and citizenship.
County Agent Daniel Roberts cites University of Idaho research showing fall plowing requires about 14 percent less horsepower on land previously grown with a legume. Master Moden, agricultural engineer, led the trials noting rotation benefits and suggesting legumes be included in all rotations.
A compact puzzle prompt listing numbered clues across several categories with abbreviations and archaic spellings. It includes entries like electric terms, scholarly titles, naval abbreviations, and geographic hints, suggesting a mixed theme crossword from a historical newspaper page.
Roaming column notes a hobby group's trip with furniture dealers returning from a market in San Francisco. Elda Carlson and Myrah Goff flew out while Frank Foss Reid Bosworth and spouses drove. They found snow in San Francisco and Los Angeles as Reid and Janell faced a storm on the coast trip.
A two year Army artillery veteran Mr Chandler and his wife relocate to Idaho Falls after Chandler serves 14 months in Korea. They attended OO Falls and Pocatello high schools and Idaho State College. Both are LDS members and wed in Idaho Falls temple. Mr Gregerson leaves J C Penney after two years as manager and moves to Delger Corp in Salt Lake City to sell securities and insurance. Family stays for school year’s end.
Norman Ricks and his wife of Salt Lake City have three children named Marsha Lon e and Nancy They are active in church work in the third ward where they live Both are involved in Preston Country Club activities bowling leagues and assorted civic groups
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.