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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1947

Page

11

March of Dimes drive gains Franklin County support

A local appeal in Franklin County urges full backing for the March of Dimes to fight infantile paralysis. It cites past funds raised, National Foundation aid, and the disease’s impact, while urging vigilance against rabble rousers and intolerance in the broader national context.

Franklin County National Foundation For Georgia Idaho South Talmadges Longs Bilbos United States Eisenhower Marshall Mason-Dixon Line Talmadge Hitler

Franklin County March of Dimes Drive Aims High

Civic leaders back the drive with jars in most businesses. Preston Jaycees promote a March of Dimes dance to raise funds and plan to sell 2000 tickets to surpass the county goal and show Lincoln County’s support.

Franklin County Preston Jaycees

Preston Legion to host seven-county convention

The No. 34 American Legion will host a February 22 convention in Preston, the first of its kind there. Local Legionnaires aim for a credible event and expect wide participation from seven counties with Lions and scout officials involved.

Preston Post No American Legion Preston Lions Club of Franklin County C. D. Goff R. B. Gibson N R. Miller Harold Hawkes A T Merrill Karl Cutler

Preston PRANKS and the Club Door Misstep

A series of humorous, risqué observations and vignettes about social missteps. A doorman trips at a club, a mayor comments on protection for workers, and a playful anecdote about a brazen flirtation with a car ride ending in a comment on propriety.

Winder Literary and Social Activities Highlight Week

A busy week features a Winder literary club meeting at Mrs Harriet Palmers with Mrs Aston Merrill reviewing The Egg and I. Hosted gatherings include Mr and Mrs Shirley Palmer hosting friends, and Mrs Ray Swainston entertaining in honor of Mrs Lily Wallace's birthday with a luncheon and gift. Ward reports note attendance, church notices, and travel to Pocatello.

Harriet Palmer Aston Merrill Preston Shirley Palmer John Follett Clyde Condie Dave Johnson Carl Follett Leland ‘Bennett Ray Swainston Lily Wallace Fern Swainston Ethel Dursteler Whitney Mae Swainston Hattie Swainston Myrtle Swainston Wallace W. Swainston Pocatello Laura Swainston LaVor Smith Smith Viva Swainston Margene Bennett Eli Forsgren Floyd Bennett Relief Society Noor Lorie Swainston USSB B. H. Swainston

The Virtue of Poverty and Storehouse Oddities

A satirical snippet references poverty sparing temptations and silly pricing. A fortune of quips follows about Mink Creek Mazie seeking silk for a settee, a drunken husband, and a manager’s witty admonitions about notions during business hours.

Mink Creek Roy

Willie Wells Goes to School Under G I Bill

Veterans like Willie Wells attend Agricultural College with free education under the G I Bill. The article notes his wife and baby and praises the department for progress and excellence as returning graduates pursue further studies.

Willie Wells Willie G.I Agricultural’ College Sam

Herbert Zeigler Spent Sunday Afternoon Visiting

The report notes Herbert Zeigler spent Sunday afternoon visiting with local residents, detailing a quiet day and social calls in the community.

Herbert Zeigler

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