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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1964
Page
2
A column urges local business fronts to improve appearance to attract customers. It urges a united effort across Preston and nearby towns to present inviting, clean fronts and friendly conduct, suggesting small improvements can boost regional commerce.
A Christian Science Monitor clip laments oversized cereal boxes shipped abroad to the Russians. It notes shrinking inner content, evolving premiums, and a proposed charity offer per box, suggesting clever marketing amid wartime supply debates and public sentiment.
A deputy U S marshal collected two 18 year old prisoners in Preston and returned them to Pocatello. The youths, handcuffed with a chain and leg irons, were chained together as sheriff’s officials watched. Two local juveniles serving fines witnessed the scene, learning a hard lesson.
In Passing A Potpourri Of Things Ever Faithful Dan from Mink Creek, a charming incident at a perfume counter ends with a smile and a sale. A granddaughter questions snow in Preston and meadowed races, while Bonnie Webb reshapes a new hire with horoscopes and an exploding stove tale.
A farewell testimonial was held February 9 for Elder Thomas Wayne Simmons son of Mr and Mrs W Harland Simmons in the Idaho Falls Sixteenth Ward Chapel. Elder Simmons a former resident of Preston has been called to the Irish Mission and will enter the Mission Home on February 17. The testimonial starts at 7 pm. Simmons was the school superintendent in Preston for several years. Weston The Film Of Heaven and Home was shown at Mutual February 10. All are invited to see it.
Notable residents and events are sketched in a county scene. Don Greaves and Vaughan Greaves are seen arranging tasks while Niel Nelson promotes a Lincoln Day Dinner. Loyal Han sen discusses real estate as Glenn Godfrey and Lynn Fackrell talk mutual customers.
A dated compilation lists individuals with February birthdays, pairing first and last names across several days. The roster includes Judy Porter Henrietta Boothe DeLos Bell Mae Gordon Philip Saxton Bob Sax ton Vera Atkinson and many others through February 19.
Richard H Jorgensen, son of Mr and Mrs Henry M Jorgensen, formerly of Preston, was named the sales representative for John H Breck Inc makers of hair care preparations. He will oversee Breck sales in Utah Idaho and Montana after serving as supervisor for IGA Food Stores in Salt Lake City. Born in Preston he moved to Provo, graduated from Brigham Young University, and served in the US Air Force from 1950 to 1953.
Jeanette Choules age 16 of Preston High School will join 159 peers from Idaho Nevada Colorado Wyoming and Utah at the University of Utah for the February 27 to 29 junior science and humanities symposium on campus.
At the Trenton gathering Jill Andrew was confirmed a Church member by her father Merlin with assistance from Bishop WS Holt Henry Ashcroft A L Andrew and Calvin Andrew. Calvin then confirmed his son Jeffrey with the same helpers. Alan Read became a teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood. Bessie Tillotsen and Ruth Spackman were released. Joan May and Beverly Gillens were sustained.
Paul Harvey critiques opposition in an election year focusing on government economy tax cuts and civil rights. He cites Johnson’s stance against poverty and endorses cancer research truth, urging readers to forgive critics and celebrate the value of human life in America.
February 12 1959 items include Marsha Benson injured in a freak accident in Provo while Melanie Poole named 1959 homemaker of tomorrow at Preston High School presented by Mrs Car rie Tobler. Larry V Perkins attends Los Angeles conference February 9 through 13 entering a student paper contest. Ten years ago leads in KYU play The Glass Menagerie noted. Pfc Laurae Beutler on seven day R and R in Tokyo. Franklin County Fish and Game Assn hosts annual fish dinner March 19 at Oneida stake house.
Residents recall a lively private party hosted by Bishop Benson of Whitney on February 11. Prof Jos A Geddes reportedly accepted the Oneida Stake Academy principalship, with confirmation following. A Lincoln Day Banquet in the city is remembered as the most successful in two decades.
Linrose notes Salt Lake City visitor Mr W DPD Beers attends Twin Lakes Canal Company water meeting. Leonard Beers and wife Dorothy escort him home after sessions. Multiple locals visit relatives, attend funerals, and share greetings across Utah towns including Logan and Preston.
Dayton Ward held its annual Scout Sunday program in the ward chapel led by Del Griffith. Scouts performed the pledge, flag ceremony, and songs as awards were handed to Thayne Winward Jr, Nathan Perry, and Lynn Bingham. Present were Bishopric members Albert Moser and Thayne Winward among others.
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