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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1975
Page
2
The Preston Chamber of Commerce banquet heard an engaging speaker Tuesday night. Plans for 1975 were laid, urging active member involvement to boost the community, stressing that the chamber’s strength depends on every member’s effort.
Community leaders consider a year long project to renovate the Oneida Stake Academy as a landmark restoration. A planned July 4 1976 bell peal from the belfry aims to stir memories and inspire all ages in a small town USA birthday celebration.
The Salvation Army Preston Service Unit thanks the community for Christmas kettle donations and mailed checks. Donna Jensen, Treasurer, wishes neighbors a happy healthy and prosperous new year.
Herman J. Richards, president of the Preston Junior Chamber of Commerce, is announced as the winner of the 1949 distinguished service award. The award highlights notable local civic leadership.
Fire records show eight alarms in Preston during 1934 with one false alarm. Property damage totaled 500 dollars to buildings and 555 dollars to content. Loss per capita described as very small. One pound wieners and one can kraut priced at 29 cents at the Palace Market.
Annual meeting of the Fair and Round-up Association of Franklin County to be held in the Chamber of Commerce room over the Federal State Bank. Mr E A Jensen of Sego Milk Products Co. handles imported Belgium Melotte Cream Separator and offers a 30 day free trial. Mr and Mrs L B Lee hosted Mr and Mrs Wm Beckstead at five hundred Wednesday evening. Advertisement Prices cut for men’s unions and boys’ unions with discounts.
A newly found pamphlet details the Oneida Stake Academy in Preston Idaho for 1913-14. It outlines aims, admission, tuition, housing, courses including agriculture, theology, sciences, carpentry and domestic arts, plus faculty, the stake board, and a 1913 graduate list.
A reader condemns a major union coalition filing what they call the largest multi union legal action against the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. The letter argues the attack confirms the Foundation’s legal wins and urges immediate financial support to fund ongoing defenses and lawsuits against compulsory unionism.
Washington insiders report eroding support for Israel among Pentagon leaders and top diplomats. Gen George S Brown and Henry Kissinger privately criticize Israeli policy and blame it for fueling war jitters while U S bases and Turkish routes threaten Israeli shipments. Iran shifts toward the Arab bloc as U S restraint grows.
A Christmas on the Colorado slopes unfolds with Secret Service scrambling to keep pace with the First Family while Gerald Ford, his children, and security detail navigate packed and powdery runs. Separately, Nixon’s calls have faded, and a GAO audit blasts auto misuse by officials as the country questions federal travel excesses.
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