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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1961
Page
7
A reader vents about gloomy headlines and notes a mint inspector says money meets physical requirements. The letter mentions a shift toward shopping in smaller towns and images of fashion and life slowing down, hinting at broader economic trends.
Washington July 28 Maj General George B McClellan arrives in the capital to take command of the Army of the Potomac. He succeeds Irwin McDowell after Bull Run defeat and faces a demoralized force needing rapid reorganization and discipline. Lincoln outlines a defensive program while Union officers face questions of leadership versus Confederate veterans.
Richmond Va July 29 Release from Libby Prison of U S Rep Alfred Ely was assured by Confederate leaders. Ely was seized at the Bull Run battle scene after going to witness the fight. Libby guards reported offers of ten dollar bribes from locals to view the captive congressman.
Uncle Dan comments on odd news from papers about onion safety and a varnish drink death. Eastern Airlines envisions 3000 mph passenger planes by 1970, likely no seats. Congress rushes to adjourn for summer, with tours for kinfolk and political repairs. A preacher highlights church and state separation, Kalamazoo rights. 4-H camp notes include Dan Rindlisbiker and campers at Elroy Smith park and a family camping trip on the Salmon river.
Mrs Anna Peterson and daughters Nay Dean and Laura Ann of Hyrum attended the Bennett family reunion at Preston city park on Saturday and stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs Ray Barrington and family. Paul Tate Delray Barrington and Kelvin Smith returned Monday from a six day Explorer scouts trip to San Diego. Mr and Mrs Earl V Mecham and daughters left Friday for Los Angeles after a week visiting relatives.
Edward T. Baur, 82, died Thursday at an Ogden rest home after a long illness. Born April 14, 1879 in Zurich, Switzerland, he married Emma Kohler in the Logan Temple in 1903. He immigrated to Logan in 1890 and worked as a car salesman and store operator. Survived by his widow, children in Ogden, fifteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Hall Mortuary, Logan. Burial in Providence Cemetery, Cache County.
Funeral services were held last Monday for Carol Gailey eight month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Gailey. Carol died July 6 after a lingering illness. Bishop Howard Henderson officiated with opening prayers by Dennis Ralphs. Ward choir directed by Dora Carl sang Some Time We’ll Understand. Speakers included Bertie W Winward Carl Mortensen and Bishop Henderson. Burial at Clifton cemetery conducted by Leon Bergquist. Pallbearers were Robert Saxton Edmond Mortensen Howard Taylor and Dennis Taylor. Flowers arranged by ward Relief Society.
The Catholic Father Francis E DeNardis announces masses on the second and third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM with Confessions prior. For information write Rev Francis E De Nardis Box 66 Montpelier Idaho.
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