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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1963

Page

2

Idaho Tourism Turns Vacationers Into a State Industry

In Our Opinion the piece argues tourists became a major Idaho industry, citing annual spending of about 125.8 million dollars and detailed consumer totals for food lodging and other items. It emphasizes that out-of-state visitors bring cash and boost local economies as tourists are wooed and welcomed.

Idaho Idaho Department of Commerce and Development Dolar United States Con Press Labor Federation Westenton Eoi Ning Labor

Roosevelt Faces Traffic Violations Survey Highlights Problems

Boy Scouts counted over 400 jaywalkers and other violations in two days in Roosevelt population 1200. Report stresses need for remedial action as U S Highway 40 passes through town and authorities seek to determine the problem.

Roosevelt

Sidewalk bazaar spreads joy as merchants run playful sales

Merchants in Preston Logan Jerome Idaho and Bountiful Utah host a sidewalk bazaar weekend. Owners man outer tables while inner shelves stay stocked, two dollars for a donut keeps the game moving. Tallying at day’s end shows sales volume up though profits are small, yet the event is described as a whale of a lot of fun.

Preston Logan Jerome Idaho Bountiful Utah

Shoes and small-town misadventures across Deseret Industries

A string of light local anecdotes recounts Max Chand ler reclaiming his paint-splattered work shoes from a charity lot, a bystander saved after losing a shoelace in a jeep, a grain-field flight with ping pong ball drops, a postal operator mix-up in Lewiston, and a boastful claim to name a Philippine land mass.

Max Chandler Max Deseret Industries Don Greaves Don

Godfrey Family Reunion Held in Brigham City Park

Clarkston residents gathered Saturday at Brigham City municipal park for the Henry Godfrey family reunion. Attendees included George Miner, Sadie Lott, Don Godfrey and families, Victor Godfrey and family, Stirling Godfrey and family, all of Clarkston, George Sparks and family of Hermiston Oregon, and Ray Arthur Sparks and family of Whittier California.

Clarkston Henry Godfrey Brigham City Municiple Park George Miner Sadie Lott Don Godfrey Victor Godfrey Stirling Godfrey Ogden George Sparks Hermanston Ore Ray Arthur Sparks Whittier Cal

Alva Boman Resolves Post Office Matters

Alva Boman and The Citizen straighten post office issues with a new second class mailing permit. Arnold Sant sits on a hillside with a plate of food while Doug Roper returns from a mission and Paul Norton is due back this week. Thane Winward serves the first helping of chicken at Cherry Creek as requests for seconds go unspoken. The Alton Kingsfords host friends and relatives.

Alva Boman Citizen’s Post Office Arnold Sant Doug Roper Paul Norton Thane Winward Cherry Creek Alton Kingsfords

Hoffa Wages and Tax Talk Stir Labor Tensions

Fragmented remarks recount labor leaders pressing for higher taxes and wage actions. The text notes Hoffa's stance and possible future tax changes, hinting at bargaining over tax policy and wage demands in the labor movement.

Hoffa warned tax shift hurts truckers and labor

The article argues that tax hikes and fringe benefits erode trucker wages, pushing freight to rail and other carriers. Hoffa plans a new contract demand next October, seeks more pay, but benefits may aid competition. Labor leaders face higher taxes and pressure to cut taxes retroactively while job markets shift.

A.F.L.C Hoffa United Mine Workers

Mink Creek Early Settlement Recalls Community Progress

A Glance Back from the Trail Blazer details Mink Creek Utah settlers from 1877 to 1882. It notes first mower and thresher, post office opening 1878, two early schools, local teachers, and community singing. Roads and ditches built 1882 shape the present route from Franklin and Bear Creek to Mink Creek.

James H. Keller Franklin Mink Creek Miues V. Keller William Keler Joseph Stone Nels Graham Hang Rasmussen Chartaoin Anna Keller Torval Keller William Keller Peter Olsen Bear River Caroline Olsenstroas Sen Logan Utah P. Bergquist Soren I. Miler Mr Miller Alexander Baird James M Keller Wi Head Worm Creek Station Creek Bear Creek Birch Creek

Primary Holds Block Parade

CLARKSTON The Primary around the block parade was held Wednesday at 6 pm. A large crowd enjoyed cov ered wagons bands and a post parade program in the ward recreation hall with LaRae Godfrey in charge. Colors were posted by the Guide Patrol.

Clarkston Ward Recreation Hall LaRae Godfrey Guide Patrol Lihomas Trail Builders Virginia Reel

Address Change Request From Anna Mae Wilde Leishman

A letter from Anna Mae Wilde Leishman of Oroville California asks for her Citizen delivery address to be updated to 3629 Ashley Ave replacing 3624. She notes vacant lots at the old number cause misdelivery. She also comments on local news and Oroville dam project progress and recent vacation.

Ashley Ave Feather River Cache Valley Oroville Cal Oroville Dam Anna Mae Wilde Leishman

Bible College President Thanks Area For Hospitality

John Miles president of the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music expresses gratitude to Preston citizens for hospitality. He thanks the Chamber of Commerce medical men Johnson Hotel staff and local businesses for courteous service during a several week stay.

Bible College Preston Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music City of Chamber of Commerce Johnson Hotel The John Miles

Birthday List of Local Residents Celebrates Milestones

A long list of residents including Brent Whittle Steven Edwards Leigh Ruger Olsen Max Gilbert Lorna Wilde Florence Ahlerson Anne Telford Janet Dahle Mrs Douglas Brenchley Nathaniel Keller La Dawn Bennett Richard Christensen Clara Hart Forrest B Christensen Mae Schneitzer Gesngehe Davis Barbara Merrill Judith Rae Spencer Reed Hart Marcia Howell Douglas Ransom May Swainston Kelly Bowles Melba Hill Robert Jessop Fae Winsor Gerald Andrus Christine Hendricks Farrell Farnes Douglas Murray Peggy Murray Elizabeth Theurer Brad D Vanordon Jean Elwell David Mayhew Barbara Meek Mathilda M Larsen JoAnn Crockett Tina Marie Bowles Jackie Lyn Hobbs Brenda Packer Ruth Hart Andrea Jo Christensen Myron Cole Anetta Swensen Farrell Layne Ruby Albiston Aston Buttars Suzanne Hendricks Nancy Howell and others were acknowledged in a community birthday roundup.

Janet Dahle Douglas Brenchley Nathaniel Keller la- Dawn Bennett Richard Christensen Clara Hart Forrest B Christensen Mae Schneitzer Gesngehe Davis Barbara Merrill Judith Rae Spencer Reed Hart Marcia Howell Douglas Ransom May Swainston Kelly Bowles Melba Hill Robert Jessop Fae Winsor Gerald Andrus Christine Hendricks Farrell Farnes Douglas Murray Peggy Murray Elizabeth Theurer Brad D van Orden Jean Elwell David Mayhew Barbara Meek Mathilda M Larsen JoAnn Crockett Tina Marie Bowles Jackie Lyn Hobbs Brenda Packer Ruth Hart Andrea Jo Christensen Myron Cole Anetta Swensen Farrell Layne Ruby al

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