Preston Rodeo Poised to Shine in Town’s Frontier Spirit
In a sleepy Idaho town, the Preston Rodeo eyes a bright future. The piece traces rodeo lore from Cheyenne to Calgary, notes the civic, volunteer effort behind dozens of western contests, and highlights Preston’s favorable setup and improving arena.
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No Boating Problems in Idaho says 15 day free period hinges on permit
Idaho offers a 15 day free boating period for out of state boaters via reciprocity with Utah but enforcement varies. Boaters must visit the county assessor to obtain a permit before entering Idaho waters. Franklin county urges polite enforcement and signage on US 91, Weston Cornish highway, and State 34 to inform outsiders of the rule.
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Widow Longtime California Resident Dies in 19xx
The obituary notes the passing of a longtime resident who lived in California with her daughter. It records her husband Andrew P Anderson’s death in 1949 and mentions a daughter Venice born in 1931. The text indicates she had resided in California near her daughter for several years.
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Melon History Across States and Early Exploration
The article notes 17th century watermelon farming in Arkansas Georgia Florida South Carolina Texas Oklahoma Missouri Colorado and California. It mentions Father Marquette in 1673 observing melons in the interior of the American continent and discusses pests and weather as challenges to commercial melons.
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Newsroom Chats and Small Tasks in Everyday Moments
Farrell sparks unlocking the door for a newsman while Trissa Hart delivers donuts. Mel Burup enjoys a newsman reading a funny book in a drug store. Elvoid Monson seeks table paper as Library Women scrub floors. Sher Webb prefers traditional barbecue methods over modern grills. Karl Alder directs traffic in Sunday school. Clayton Allen buys a small notebook. Cleo Swenson discusses politics.
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Women Frontlines and U S War Reflections
Paul Harvey comments on Viet Nam war front lines with women in defense roles and Vietnamese women fighting. He contrasts American ideals with war realities, warning against broader social changes and suggesting such shifts could erode American gains and values.
Birthday list for next week's Citizen column
Readers may submit birthdays by July 29 to the Citizen Office. Names listed include Carlene Mathers Judith Nash Jan Jensen Jakie Lyn Hobbs Brenda Packer Ruth Hart Alan Conlin Ray Fackrell Kathy Beckstead Farrell Bens Lottie E Jensen Cindy Petterberg Richard Shipley Sherman Blaser Charles Owens Ruby R Davis Ada Bell Rainae Vionson Darlene Coburn Larry Winger Glen Taylor Roger Sparrow Dale Johnson Dell H Rosen Alice Coburn Phyllis R Tanner LeAnnie Smith Leslie Ware Verl Hendricks Bertha Oliverson Richard L Gae Keller Virgil Knudsen Scott Woodward Trent Parker Kenneth Sessions Linda Hutchins.
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A Glance Back from Franklin and Preston Citiz ens
The Franklin County Citi zen notes Mayor Nephi Larson and family returning from Bear Lake in their Hudson Six. A Fourth Ward Mutual meeting is set for next Sunday evening with a program including Bishop J W Condie, Gladys Cherry, Edith Fieldsted, Mrs Warren Fieldsted, and Francis Evans among others.
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Water shortage grips New York and Northeast
The drought tightens across the Northeast as New Yorkers conserve water with care. Citizens urge fixing leaks to save gallons daily and prevent waste during extended dry spells. Mrs Jo Mo Pickett of Preston is noted in the report.
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Preston opens new Professional building for medical care
The Prestons completed a remodeled Professional building on South State Street to house medical, dental, and optometry services making a premier clinic in the west. Local social updates note Virgene Knudson’s return from Santa Monica and visits by Mr and Mrs Bowden of Blackfoot. Discussions on water conservation and regional water projects in the Southwest mention plans to tap the Columbia River and the growing need for water by 2000.
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