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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1957
Page
2
The piece reflects on 1956 as a year of general prosperity, politics, and international crises in the United States. It notes the American people chose a president and welcomes the new year with cautious optimism about 1957’s prospects.
In 1957 Dwight D. Eisenhower is set to serve another four years despite a Democratic Congress. The year saw Egypt under Nasser seize the Suez Canal provoking international crisis, while Britain France and Israel briefly invaded the canal zone. The Soviet crackdown in Hungary drew global sympathy for freedom, yet the United States stayed out of war and prosperity continued for most Americans.
U.S. News & World Report notes federal, state, and local governments spend about 110 billion dollars annually. That amounts to roughly one third of all earnings in the United States, meaning many workers devote a third of their time to government.
Dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Harris included Harold Winn and son Dwayne Preston Mrs Carrie Harris and Mrs Nancy McGregor Mr and Mrs Ervin Harris and son Keith Bonnie and Gay Johnson Grace Spencer Panter Sheldon Kendall Norman Harris Spencer Panter visited Pocatello on Christmas day and returned for part of a ward recreation hall dance Tithing settlement held in the Cleveland ward church from 1 to 7 pm A children's dance was held with many parents Ice cream served Bryce Bennett Clark Peterson and LaVerda Harris return to school Wednesday.
Banida and nearby families hosted visitors from Salt Lake City and Logan while local residents attended school at USAC. Sherman Lindhardt spoke at sacrament meeting. a Winter Wonderland ball organized by Wade Christensen and Farrel Sparks drew a large crowd. New teachers were sustained and several students were released and recognized in Sunday services.
Mrs W H Paskins spent Christmas Eve and Day at the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Paskins and Christmas night with Mr and Mrs Ted Paskins then returned home after Christmas. De Ralph Perry and L L Dunkley visited for the holidays from Preston and Whitney. Cleveland dance attendees included DeRalph Perry George Reeder William Porter and Malcolm Denton. Voris Johnson of Preston also stayed with the Paskins. Guests for Christmas dinner included Melvin Kirby.
The notice lists several local family visits. Elmer Palmer and family host and travel details circulate among Enumclaw residents. Dalton Atkinson has returned home from a weeklong vacation.
In the Idaho District Court fifth judicial district Franklin County a petition by James Edward Brand born December 6 1938 Murray Utah and now Thatcher Idaho seeks a name change to James Edward Welker. The petition notes he has used Welker in school church and other records and has known no other father than Lloyd Welker. The petition cites Arnold Brand as father with unknown address. Hearing date to be appointed and objections may be filed by anyone showing a good reason against the change. Dell W. Smith attorney Preston Idaho signs the notice. Public notice dated December 8 1956.
Notice is given that all claims against the estate of Glen N Allen deceased must be presented with vouchers to the administratrix with the will annexed at 4918th Street Idaho Falls Idaho within four months after the first publication. First publication December 20 1956 Beth A Mecham Administratrix With the Will Annexed FP M Condie Preston Idaho Attorney for Administratrix.
A 1957 record documents Delber Jensen of Franklin County Idaho applying to beneficial use 1.24 cubic feet per second from an unnamed stream in SE Section 30 Township 16 South Range 39 East for irrigation. Priority date January 24, 1957. Dams in an open drain conducts water. permit 26153 issued by the Idaho Commissioner of Reclamation.
Treasurer and Mrs Guy Woodward and Mrs Myrtle Hymas visited Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Mack Hymas. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Maynard Andreasen and daughter Tamera.
Sunday night gatherings included Mr. and Mrs. Ted Paskins and family visiting Mr. and Mrs. Eugene with Ted Paskins. Christmas was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Swainston in Whitney with LeRoy Perry and families. Guests over Saturday night included Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Bosworth and visitors Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Weir and Mr. and Mrs. James D. Boyce.
The text lists first and fifth Sundays with times eight in the morning and twelve forty five, general weekday 1:45, and a sick call number 460 in Preston. It appears to be a medical service timetable with on call instructions.
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