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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1962
Page
1
The Citizen reports official January 22 reading of 24 below zero by weatherman C. M. Crabtree, placing it among the five coldest January readings in 37 years. Details cite prior extreme lows and weekly precipitation, with Farm Bureau plans announced for a February 2 banquet featuring Lloyd D. Browning as guest speaker.
Charla Ann Bell and Alenda Poulsen of Preston High School won the women's division trophy at the Idaho State College debate meet in Pocatello. They qualified with three wins in four rounds, defeating Rigby Pocatello and Madison, and only lost to Sugar Salem High. In the finals they defeated Rigby Nampa and Blackfoot by unanimous decisions, entering 80 teams, and head to the national forensic league meet in Idaho Falls on February 2.
Merlin Olgsoh all American star and Hulaw Bowl lineman spoke to the Preston Rotary club as a guest. The event was announced by Albert Moser chairing the boys and girls committee with Rotarians bringing sons to the gathering.
The Preston Carnegie Library board led by Mrs. Harley Greaves began remodeling with Jayects directed by Waylan Clark, Douglas Campbell and Allert Dunn. Workers removed partitions to enlarge rooms while local clubs pledge painting by the Lions Rotarians lavatories and a cash gift for books and equipment.
Idaho official Stanley Trenhaile will attend a two day grain production and marketing short course at the Preston Elks club starting Feb 1 at 9 45 in the morning. Experts from the University of Idaho and USDA will cover grain sanitation germination and growth seed certification pest control and new lab tests with demonstrations and films.
Kurt Singer, former European newsman and author of espionage books, will address the Preston Knife and Fork club at the courthouse on the evening of January 31. He cites modern assassinations as parallel to historical spy practices and recounts his global experiences as an intelligence officer.
A jagged diary of cold roads, car skids, and nostalgic letters from northeastern Colorado. The writer recalls a freezing Saturday night, a slippery highway, and two crashed cars as part of a broader reflection on rural population loss and local business shifts. Mentions Royce Fuhriman becoming Chamber of Commerce president and Louise Shadduck with the Idaho Commerce Department.
Rural dairymen from Franklin Caribou Besar Lake Oneida Bannock counties receive invitations to a one day dairy event in Preston. County Agent Daniel Roberts notes it is the first such gathering in Preston. George Cleveland Boise will discuss milking machine care and herd management while David L Thacker Caldwell covers calf raising and milk breaks. A no host luncheon at Franklin County courthouse follows at noon with tickets via county agents.
A historical notice reports savings bond sales in the state totaling 8,615,819 dollars over four months, showing the state missed its quota. It references the program’s anniversary event and annual totals for the year.
Sherman Stokes 22 was injured during a basketball game at the stakehouse when he crashed into a window. He was rushed to a Salt Lake City hospital after initial treatment and doctors say he will likely not suffer crippling effects and may return home in about a week with follow up visits.
A 10 year old Dayton boy Leon Louie Blau died when a .22 caliber rifle bullet pierced his chest as he and his brother Reed played in a garage. The incident occurred about 4 30 pm with the older brother Terry inside the house and coroner Bennett arriving to confirm death. The boy, born January 26 1951 in Logan, was the son of Martin and Albertane Blau and survived by parents and siblings Kathryn Terry Reed and extended family. Funeral arrangements were set for later in Logan with services at 2 pm.
Preston High fell to Malad 75 53 and to Blackfoot 63 42 in weekend games. Malad led by 10 at half and leveraged a hot foul shooting night to pull away early. Blackfoot opened strong, then held on after a 18 16 first quarter, with Arnel? scoring 18 for the Broncos.
A reader notice calls Yn county volunteers to house to house donations Thursday to support the 1962 March of Dimes. Since 1938 funds have backed polio care research and professional education, with hundreds of thousands aided and totals reaching tens of millions for medical care and research.
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