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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
2
The article argues that Preston must rethink its wide block layout as growth nears. It notes blocks of 600 to 660 feet waste interior space and suggests quartering blocks with midblock streets to unlock inner lots, citing J N Larson Co plans on Second North as an example.
The piece argues that George A. Davis, president of Oklahoma Gas & Electric, should present facts to expose government involvement in business. It notes Davis has run ads opposing federal socialistic programs and cites his reference to Tupelo Mississippi in a claim of promised industrial development through cheap power.
The Franklin County Fish and Game association outlines a major program this year to stock local streams with 600 000 fish and plant 125 000 land-locked salmon in Oneida reservoir along with 100 000 rainbow trout. They also plan 2 000 to 3 000 pheasants from a five county brood er near Mink Creek. The effort hinges on funds and growing membership.
A compiled critique traces Tupelo’s reactions to the Tennessee Valley Authority from 1834 to 1940. It cites statements warning of national benefit, then cites newspaper quotes arguing that power, propaganda, and socialized policy failed to spur local industry and growth.
Time Parker P Carver has been appointed private secretary to Gov. C Ben Ross. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs Parley P Carver of Mink Creek and his wife is the former Miss Gene Erickson of Mink Creek.
The narrator notes Sam's bow ties serve as a trademark and his after-deal beer, a glass gifted to clients, signals moderation and good taste. This gesture reinforces Sam as dependable and temperate in a friendly, steady business persona.
Idaho butter production in December 1945 fell to 1 050 000 pounds from 1 816 000 in November and 2 371 000 in December 1944. Full year butter output reached 30 691 000 pounds, down 14 percent from 1944. Cheese in December totaled 1 637 000 pounds, up 8 percent from November but 15 percent below December 1944, with 1 440 000 pounds American type. Milk production in December was 89 million pounds, tying November as the lowest December level since 1940.
A collage of light anecdotes and jokes from Preston includes sailors misplacing themselves, a dowager remarking on a general's son, spring romance, and a ebygone bus ride quip. Local humor mingles with notes on street life and a personal jab at Fuzzy Rowell of Ogden alongside December aid data and beneficiary totals.
The state department of public assistance reports the average old age grant in Idaho at 32.42 in December, the highest on record, with total elderly aid 314,469 in 9699 cases. Dependent children total 69,999 across 1228 families, while overall public assistance rose to 402,722.10.
We extend our appreciation to all who helped during the illness and death of our husband and father. Thanks for the floral offerings and tributes from friends and relatives from Mrs Mendenhall and Family.
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