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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1962
Page
8
The article discusses proposed welfare and Medicare ideas, noting public support and opposition. It cites rising cost projections, population coverage, and concerns about distinguishing genuine needy from cheaters. It warns of an eventual slide toward socialized medicine and political control of health standards.
Garth A. Shoemaker president of the Citizens Public Expenditure Survey calls for citizens to speak out as the social security tax issue rises. He advocates public engagement to influence policy decisions and fiscal planning.
La Ray Talbot sheriff of Franklin County Idaho reports taking up a Cross Durham-Guernsey heifer calf weighing 250 to 300 pounds with no brands at the George Alder Ranch Whitney Idaho. The calf will be sold for cash to the highest bidder at 10:00 AM January 13 1962 unless the owner or legal representative appears before that date to establish title and pay charges. First publication January 4 1962. Last publication January 12 1962.
Riverdale students Gail Smith and Trudy Gordon joined the marching baton corps at Preston High School on Saturday. The Riverdale Boy Scouts held a winter camp Friday and Saturday at Betr River canyon with attendees including Douglas Forsgren Calvin Sharp Craig Hathenbrook Cory McBride Benson Lewis Gary Fred Hick and Charles Tate.
Families gathered at multiple Preston homes for Christmas Day celebrations. Guests from Weston, Mink Creek, Riverdale, and Logan joined, with children and teens attending sports and social events. Kathleen Carter was to perform in Preston High’s February production of Nellie Forbush in South Pacific.
Mr. and Mrs. Con Lowe and family are mentioned in a local notice. The fragment notes their residence in Grace and identifies them as the primary subjects of the item.
A Treasureton Sunday School program featured songs and a retold Christmas story by Mrs. Don Fie and Beatrice R Wey, with Georie Reeder and Don Wor Kinan performing. Local families hosted and hosted guests from Salt Lake City and Glendora for Christmas celebrations, including the Paskins, Palmer, Workman, and Burton households.
Locals Mr and Mrs Sidney Biggs and Larry and Susan spent Christmas in Salt Lake City at the Eugene Biggs home with Clair Biggs and children of Woods Cross and Orson Perkes of Wellsville. Many relatives visited, with others traveling to see relatives in Bountiful Delphos and Montana.
A string of relatives and friends shared Christmas time across several states. Mr and Mrs Davies Lund hosted, with Gregg and others visiting. Richard planned an engagement in Nor inet Bueh nelige. Marfitt and Y D Lunds visited in Salt Lake. Kennards from Menlo Park Soda Springs and Bountiful joined family gatherings.
Gail Hansen hosted the Social Club Christmas party on December 21 with Sharon Hone, Linda Christensen, and Joan Bennett winning prizes. Guests included Sharon Hone, Norma Bosworth, DeAnn Geddes, Linda Christensen, Joan Bennett, Faye Precott, Pat Bowen, JoAnn Waterlaus, and hostess guest Sharon Baxter. Five and one half tables of duplicate bridge were played by Preston Golf and Country Club members. master point winners were LaRene Foss and Fay Foss, first, with Emily Trent and Merne Palmer, second, and Carol Sesgions and LaVinia Cutler tied for third and Elizabeth Boyd and Ofa Greaves tied for fourth. Next club meeting set for January 13.
Guests attended a Saturday night event at the Porter House with Mrs Van Nevene and four girls from West Covina, chaplain Mrs Val Neuen swander, two boys recently from Japan, Mr and Mrs Ronald Jones of Logan, and the Neuen swander and Ryterson families in Weston.
A fragmented quote from Idaho law enforcement stresses that death in traffic does not respect status and warns that no one should assume others will be vigilant. The message calls for drivers to be on the alert and take responsibility for safe driving.
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