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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1959
Page
12
Town page notes Weston’s new post office touted as most modern in the region. Idaho records rising traffic deaths with 15+ already this year. Taylor Nelson promotes Songs for the Road urging safe driving. Boy Scout week observed Feb 7 13 with local scouts hosting a major exposition and slogan Onward for God and My Country. Local merchants sponsor a congratulatory ad.
The Citizen notes the 49th anniversary of a boys organization and highlights Gus Hedin's annual financial report for 1958 in this issue. It urges readers to read legal advertisements weekly as they inform and may save money.
Letter excerpt asks Senator Dworshak for his views on inflation and examples from business or towns. It contrasts calls for moderate inflation to spur growth with concern over lacking brakes that could trigger recession. Henry Dworshak signs the inquiry.
The Boise attorney who earned his degree from the University of Utah also serves as director and legal counsel for a major insurance company, vice president of the Allied Civic Forces in Idaho, and was LDS bishop of the Boise first ward from 1935 to 1938.
Roy E Bendell received a longer and better contract with the Redpath Bureau the world’s largest Chautauqua organization. He remained with the company for 16 years becoming one of its headline attractions.
Mrs. Hannah Christensen of Ida ho Falls stayed with her sister Mrs. Bessie Reeder. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. John Reeder and two children from Dugway Utah. Sunday dinner guests were Neal Reeder and son Thatcher and Doyle Waters and daughter from Provo.
Clifton Utah residents list numerous visitors from Corinne Salt Lake City and Banida for weekend gatherings at homes of Westovers and Rice family. Attendees include Warnkes Bingham Hollingsworth Croshaw and others with meals and a Daddy Date party at the stake Bluebird leaders.
Mr and Mrs Dock Barger and family of Pocatello enjoyed Saturday dinner at the home of Mrs Wanda Hess and her family.
Riverdale residents hosted relatives from Idaho Falls Mink Creek and Salt Lake City over a weekend. Funeral services were held in Brigham City for George Koford. A Utah Poultry banquet was served by the Relief Society with ward women assisting. A newborn son to Darrell Woolward and wife was announced.
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