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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
4
A nationwide study shows average corporate net profit near 20 percent after expenses, while young job seekers prioritize security and benefits over challenge. The piece argues public misperception of profits and shifts in employee expectations threaten the business ethos and future prosperity.
Utah State University notes a sister institution in Idaho, Idaho State College, is set to officially become Idaho State University on July 1. The institution traces its roots to the 1902 Academy of Idaho and has undergone multiple name changes reflecting shifts in focus from preparatory to vocational to broad undergraduate and graduate offerings. It will offer degrees in 40 undergrad majors and 10 graduate programs, plus 14 trade and technical education courses.
A local observer recalls a boy chasing a kite between buildings as spring seems near but snow arrives. Utah Power and Light issues advice late, noting kite flying resumes soon, yet the season lags with fresh snowfall.
The week promotes preventive dentistry with tips on daily care brushing after meals and a balanced diet low in sweets. Facts include 38 tons of food consumed in a lifetime and that one ppm fluoride water may reduce decay by six percent. Also notes wisdom teeth timing and 25 percent lack third molars.
Readers are invited to submit birthday names and dates for a weekly advance list. The notice lists multiple individuals such as Varvian Kaye Pack and Grace Hansen and requests cards or phone submissions to The Citizen.
A brief header note from The Preston Citizen published by Citizen Publishing Company appears, indicating it is entered as second class matter at the Preston Idaho post office under the act of modern postal regulation.
At the sacrament meeting Sunday evening Ross Andersen was sustained a teacher in the Aaronic priesthood. Elder Eugene Draper of Smithfield spoke sharing experiences from his service in the Eastern States Mission.
Whozinit Ken Porter Merlin Smith and Harley Greaves and wives mingle during a spring fashion event in Salt Lake City. Bill Ward asks about a ride to Rose Cliff Warr walks past casually as Phenoi Edgley discusses Boy Scouts with Franklin County officials. Sylmar Jes sop consoles an outsider seeking stake board members while L Bodily talks River project with Rex Plowman and Langton Barber.
Paul Harvey argues that U S meddling in Canada’s politics led to Prime Minister Diefenbaker’s fall and predicts elections in April. He warns that blasting Canadians with criticism may push Canada toward Lester Pearson or other leaders, reshaping mutual defense ties.
Dayton a small town near Preston grows as a sugar beet dairy and poultry center. Settled by Joseph Chadwick in 1867 the community evolved from Chadville to Five Miles and finally Dayton. The piece lists early settlers postmasters schools churches and the 1890 Oregon Short Line railroad arrival.
Letters to the editor criticize a February 11 1963 Farm Bureau meeting in Franklin County Idaho about the Bear River Project. Attendees from Caribou County report being denied questions and told northern county residents were not interested. They call for open debate on Bear River water rights.
Marine Lance Corporal Lee R. Mink son of Mr and Mrs Gus L Mink of Preston returned to El Toro Marine Corps Air Station Santa Ana California January 26 after three weeks of combat training in Arizona. Ground crew mechanics ordnance men and others gained experience during the desert rocket firing drills near Yuma.
A scrambled crossword grid and clues list with Across and Down entries. Mentions include term terms and city references such as Los Angeles and a Greek portico. The text reads like a crossword puzzle page with numbered entries and a few obscured phrases.
Readers lament lack of open discussion at last week’s meeting held at the courthouse. Letters raise concerns about production, water, storage, and economic plans tied to agriculture and tourism, noting residents’ impact and local travel to reservoirs and hunting areas.
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