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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1963
Page
2
In Our Opinion the Bear River Project shows a surprising lack of knowledge among Idaho leaders and officials. The piece notes politicians and candidates in Preston, Montpelier, and among the congressional delegation failed to stay informed, risking a damaging clash over an $86 million regional plan.
The Citizen criticizes the filing of a suit against the Cache Valley school board and the use of legal phrasing it deemed inappropriate. It questions the timing and motives of those in or about office and calls for calmer, fair treatment of the dispute. It also discusses a Swedish one day fine system and its equalization goals.
A Kalmar city court in southeastern Sweden issued an unusual punishment for a drunken driving case. The article notes the sentence stood out amid routine rulings and sparked speculation about its details and severity.
Contracts extend to Utah industries with spillover into Idaho. Marquardt Corp of Ogden nears approval on a 2.9 million deal, Hercules Powder Co awards 5 million, Thiokol in Pocatello lands 154 thousand. Idaho ops mark third award since ordnance depot takeover with NASA and Navy work folded in. More contracts expected to follow.
A patched collection of anecdotes notes Albert Moser at a Bear River hearing discussing a farm sale tied to water prices. It mentions an attempted down payment, a cryptic option, and locals weighing the sale. The item blends newspaper relics with Christmas tree memories and playful trivia about the number 13.
A terse note indicates Claude Keller in California telephoned Mrs Nathant Keller and said they are soon leaving for Arizona. No further details are provided.
The fragment describes residents in Rexburg such as Whozinit Gayland Archibald in a butcher apron, Eldon Crockett driving to work, Bill Weber arriving at a library meeting, Dr. Blaser at the hospital after a holiday, Angus Condie racing through town, Rulon Owen and Royce Fuhriman sparking a storefront mischief, Horace Hayes repurposing a car, and Grant Farnes dressed for elsewhere yet working.
Paul Harvey cites Dr Albert Schweitzer urging that Katanga remain independent and that the US and UN withdraw. The column argues presidents rely on experts yet should avoid entanglement in Congo affairs and Moon missions. Schweitzer warns against forced unification with Leopoldville.
The Citizen Preston notes a birthday column listing names weeks in advance. January dates include Amos Bair Sharon Woodland Leegay Archibald Pete Gibson Dale Porter and others across January 11 to 16.
Philip West owner of West Motor Co becomes president of the Preston chamber of commerce. Firefighters battled a basement blaze Friday at 315 Winger home in Winder though the family was absent. oil stove blamed for the fire causing about 1500 dollars in damage.
Vic Jorgensen was elected president of the Preston Rifle Club at the annual meeting held in the chamber of commerce rooms last Thursday evening. Virgil Larsen Adolph Jorgensen and Ivan Goff were elected executive officers, Pete Jorgensen official instructor, and Andy Anderson secretary. Uniforms for the Preston high school band are being pursued to aid advancement, with Milo Hobbs chosen as president of the parents organization. Near's 700 license plates have been issued. 1948 plates go on sale January 2, and no numbers under 900 will be issued after January 24.
John Carver U S district attorney for Idaho spoke at a Preston Rotary meeting recalling early Rotary ties as a charter member. The Bear River bridge is open to traffic praised for speed and quality of construction. Preston High adds a new Art club with Newt Hart as president and officers Hobbs Pletcher Petersen in leadership roles.
Mrs Don Had dock of Montpelier spent Thursday visiting her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Rex Jensen. Friday Claudia Nash and Mrs Haddock accompanied Emma Jensen and Rexanna to Salt Lake City and visited Georgina Collinson. Saturday Mrs Jensen and Roxanna and Robert spent the day with Mr and Mrs Don Haddoik of Montpelier.
Letters argue Franklin County could form a district library by a county vote with tax support up to two mills. The note outlines petition requirements, election process, and benefits for residents, teachers, and readers in improving access and services through a library district.
Puzzle clues listed in mixed order challenge solvers with terse references to anatomy, architecture, and fauna. Includes terms like Greek orders and Egyptian deities, plus common words such as stain and nest fern.
A collection of crossword style clues and garbled reads including inciter of quarrels alms box sacred picture pad gemweig groups quick montgom ery and rommel box kind of rn forms an jumbled type 20 be debt 21 the empire state abbr 22 fruit drink 23 family mem haw.
A compact note lists river names and related clues from Yugoslav sources. It mentions River in Selenium, a French river, River of fairies, and a Manitoban plague context with a Greek letter reference. It reads as a word puzzle fragment.
Mr and Mrs Bil Chipman visited over the holidays and will move to New Jersey where they intend to make their home Mrs Chipman is the former Tyra Beth Btenberg.
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