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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
2
A Wall Street Journal survey of Newburyport Massachusetts shows retailers struggling as sales fall 10 to 20 percent and inventories rise. Protests against high prices test stores that must stay stocked and maintain service while avoiding overstocked shelves.
Hortense Larsen has completed a mission in the northern states after two years in the field. His home is Mink Creek where Normans Larsen Greaves, parents, reside. News arrived last week that their son Mew has been granted a position in agricultural and mechanical fields.
The article explains price cuts failed due to slim margins on staple goods, risking heavy store losses or bankruptcy if continued. It notes consumers may not see the strain as competition and buyer resistance squeeze unit profits from historically low wartime levels. It cites profits of two to three cents per dollar on staples and warns merchants cannot be blamed for higher costs.
Salt Lake City guests visited Mr and Mrs Myrum while Milford Inglet and relatives traveled to Clearfield. Idaho Falls visitors, several couples from Ogden and Salt Lake City, and many local families hosted or attended gatherings including anniversaries, club luncheons, and a fishing trip weekend. Notable events include a fifteenth wedding anniversary party in Logan and weekend trips to Fairview and Moscow for schooling and visits.
The Franklin matron described an unforgettable experience meeting the U S president during a June visit. She recalled the president’s genial wave and how the crowd felt a close, almost handshaking proximity as she and others watched and smiled.
The Flying Farmers, a national group of farmer pilots, held a five day Idaho state tour from Sunday to Thursday last week. Members Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Tanner of Linrose and H. Carl Nielsen Jr. of Preston joined part of the event with a chamber lunch in Burley. The itinerary included Idaho Falls, St. Anthony, West Yellowstone, Butte, and Moscow, with local chambers hosting at each stop.
Capt Jacy Maero of Weston departs with elements of the 361st Field Artillery battalion for Ft. Lewis Washington. The unit begins training on June 6 through June 20 focusing on air transportability survey problems artillery familiarization and a live-fire demonstration course. Mrs Elgin Campbell of Boise visits Mrs Hattie Thatcher in Boise.
Mrs Kathryn Benson has returned to her home in Weiser after two months with her daughter and family Mr Myron Cole in Lewis ton.
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