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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1961
Page
5
The Chamber of Commerce warns that backdoor spending by the Kennedy era is growing through loan authority and loopholes. Critics say billions in new and carried over authority for Housing and Foreign Aid risk unreturned funds and reduced congressional oversight.
The piece argues universal health programs in Britain and Sweden fail to deliver free care, citing rising costs and long hospital waits. It notes tax-funded systems burden taxpayers and questions similar plans in the United States. It cites Britain’s NHS costs rising from 403 to 625 million pounds and Sweden’s health spending jumping to 2.3 billion kroner. It mentions lengthy waits and high self-harm rates as cited outcomes.
Fairview and Mink Creek residents hosted family gatherings and July visits from relatives in Preston Bancroft Salt Lake City Emmett Lewiston and Bear Lake. A missionary farewell for Bret Bodily was held at the Fairview church house before his departure to the South Africa mission.
Mr and Mrs Myron Cole Allen Kerr returned from Fort Collins Colorado after a few weeks away. Sunday visitors at Mr and Mrs William Gilbert included Larry Wiser Rodney Gilbert and Phil Gambles with their families.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Paskins hosted a reception in Banida for Clark Johnson and Cheryl Geddes. Lou Johnson’s Treasureton wedding was also noted. The Kirby family vacationed in Montana and Yellowstone Park with fishing, then to West Jordan Utah. Several visits and trips linked residents of Ogden Logan Pocatello Preston Bear Lake Kemmerer Hoback Canyon. Indian artifact and petrified wood hunts were enjoyed by local families.
Oxford Mrs Henry Hatch Vivian and Claire drove to Lewiston to view the parade. Walter Hatch enjoyed the celebration in Lewiston. Duane Hatch marched with West High School band in Hyrum parade. Vivian Hatch visited Salt Lake City after weekend with parents. Lucy Redington returned from Preston hospital. Temple attendees included Henry Jensen and others. William Baker traveled to Pecatello, returning with Floyd and Marlon Schlaskey of Seattle. Harold and Gordon Anderson attended Parley Swainston funeral at Oneida stake house. DUP event honored Susan Fisher and oldest Cedar Tree camp member La vona Hatch. Blair and Donald Fisher staying with grandparents George and Mrs Fisher while parents travel. Cluff Kendall and girls returned from Yellowstone trip. Harold Anderson and others on trip.
Gordon and Joyce Anderson and children visited Mrs Kate Anderson and Ada and Joe Anderson in Pocatello on Thursday. The Hatch and Steven families motored to Blackfoot Saturday to visit Orin Anderson and family, with Mrs Hatch staying for a visit and planning a Portland trip. Granddaughter Kari returned to Roy with the grandparents after two weeks. Anne Hatch drove to Montpelier to visit Meblin Hatch and boys. Hyrum Ward’s son visited his parents Sunday evening. Carton relatives from Salt Lake City hosted Joe Ward’s family for Saturday night then attended a Malad rodeo before returning Sunday. Ray Crshaw and Delwin Hansen visited Mink Creek for sacrament and high council duties.
Mr and Mrs Howard Tolley and three children of Idaho Falls visited from Saturday night to Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Don Westover and family as missionary companions. Monday the Tolleys and Adell Viehweg and Mrs Westover and three children toured Bear Lake. Others hosting guests included Joe Ward and two boys, Cluff Kendall and family from Oxford, and Ray Croshaw and family with Willard Alien and S A Raymond of Pocatello. Arlo Ward and family from Ogden arrived Friday.
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