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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1961
Page
5
A businessman vents through simplifying woes to three problems nagging creditors and a fading venture. A man laments home troubles while a friend advises drastic simplification. Short anecdotes cover jokes about peanuts, a nervous elder, and a barn fire insurance agent. Civilization quips finish with a car parking fine bite.
A wartime scene recalls a shipyard worker training a riveter and a widow left behind. A refugee couple becomes citizens after years of struggle. A man shops for a parrot but gets a woodpecker. a Morse code joke entertains. A child teases a sibling about a duet as Rickey plays nearby.
County residents purchased 3192 in U S Savings Bonds during May adding to the 2 4 million in E and H bonds already held by Franklin County. State sales for the month totaled 585762 and five month total reached 3 847 416. Treasury marks 20th anniversary year with monthly tribute to bond supporters across civic groups.
Weston community updates include Mrs Oscar Campbell and son Roger visiting in Pocatello, Eric Eck and family en route from Montana, the seventies hosting an outdoor Linrose ward supper, and multiple residents attending funerals and reunions. Rehearsals begin for Promised Valley, Anna Jensen buried in Weston, and local families move or host guests across Idaho and Utah regions.
Only one delegate signed on July 4 1776 John Hancock president of the Congress. Most members signed August 2 after the declaration was engrossed on parchment.
University of Idaho specialist Char lie F Petersen says 1961 overproduction fears eased with 2-3 percent more layers expected in 1962 and egg prices likely to be fair to lower. Poultry investment now supports steady profits as producers adapt to a lasting business.
Funeral services were held at Belyea Mortuary Boise for Dr John L Dominguez who died June 23 1961 born June 1 1905 in El Valle Chihuahua Mexico. Bishop Lee Nobleby presided with music by Lucille Nokelby and Jean Peterson. Burial followed at Cloverdale Memorial Park Boise with pallbearers Dr Wayne French Dr F C Spinharney Dr Douglas Hitt Dr Dwayne Moulton Dr Garth Atwood and Robert C Walborn. A great granddaughter Susan Nelson visited from Sandy Utah and family members from San Francisco were noted.
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