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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1975
Page
3
A 1976 bulletin urges immediate local Fourth of July festivities ahead of the 200th birthday of the Declaration of Independence. It advocates picnics, boating, and community events now rather than waiting until next year, highlighting Preston as a central hub for a giant nationwide celebration.
Preston postmaster Wallace Jensen and County Extension Agent Dan Roberts retire after over 30 years of public service in the county. Residents praise their steady work, strong community ties, and long hours assisting the public through changing times. Both leave behind many friends as they step down with respect and gratitude.
A Cleveland network column cites rising school violence nationwide with reports of rapes robberies and killings. Legislation in North Carolina and San Francisco tightens penalties while New York schools deploy walkie talkies and panic buttons. lawsuits against teachers rise as debates over due process and discipline intensify.
Tuesday voters in Weston are urged to cast ballots on a proposed bond to fund improvements and enlargement of the waterworks plant. Harold Olsen is installed as new president of the Preston Lions Club at the annual outing at Oneida Station Wednesday. Caution to farmers moving hay derricks near electric lines urged by JC Goff of Utah Power and Light Co. Saturday is kids day at American Food Store with Molly Moo the cow and Olley the clown on hand.
Fortys years ago July 3 1935 notes a bedroom suite as the prize for a rodeo program holder with rides and sales. Preston stores stay open July 3 until 8 pm. Utah Idaho Central Railroad offers one cent per mile rate between Utah and Idaho points for July Fourth. Zeta Pi club meets at Miss Ruby Eames home with refreshments for 20. County Teacher's Examination set at Jefferson School Building start 9 am across three days with papers supplied. Dayton News says Robert Dalley of Logan and James Frew boxed here on the 24th in an event described as interesting.
Local physicians and nurses will conduct respiratory care training sessions sponsored by SICHR and the Idaho Lung Association on July 21, July 28, and August 4, 1975. Sessions run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Idaho State University Nursing Department Auditorium. Physicians may register their patients by writing a prescription for more information. contact SICHR Campus Box 8082, Pocatello, ID 83209 or call 236-2836.
The J C Penney Golden Rule opened in Preston in 1908 near First South, later moving to North Main and other sites. Residents recall its impact on town shops, the clothsline cash system, and a local game nicknamed Zip Ding, with memories from N G Peterson, Carrie Knudson, and others.
Controversy over Nixon pledges to South Vietnam persists as senators press for documents and testimony. Kissinger’s private statements disputed by leaders awaiting full White House disclosure amid calls for probes. Economic concerns rise over Ford energy plan and rising fuel costs.
Thomas Lynch Jr. followed his father into politics at age 27 and voted for the Declaration. Ill health from malaria and his father’s strokes forced him from Congress. He married and sailed to recuperate in Southern France. their ship reportedly foundered and both were lost at sea.
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