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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

9

Community Notes Include Birthdays Visits and Travel

The item lists multiple local residents visiting Salt Lake City Ogden and Logan for family gatherings and illnesses. It mentions Mrs Parrell Beckstead Mrs Dayle Binns and other relatives attending a birthday dinner, relief society events and a birthday party for Linda Christensen. It notes Mrs John Dursteler returning from Albuquerque and Lieutenant Humphreys stationed in Nevada with atomic tests observed.

Parrell Beckstead Salt Lake City Robert Towers Dayle Binns Merlin Swainston Patricia Ann Merle Adamson Utah Lila Hill Linda Provo Lincoln Foster Lillias Crane Linda _ Christensen Croft Barbara Logan L. H. Ballif Clara Foutz Kirtland N. M George Crockett Hyde Park, Ut D. C. Kleinman John Dursteler Albuquerque Kent Humphreys Shauna Humphreys Nevada

Jest and Fun at the Mind Doctor Joke Exchange

A humorous scene contrasts a worried man seeking medical help with a joke from the doctor who mentions being married. The exchange plays on miscommunication and a lighthearted view of anxiety. The final quip notes that adding dirt makes a molehill into a mountain, underscoring a playful twist.

Ambered anecdotes and a grim crime taint a quiet office tale

Jumbled gibes about marriage, a drunken driving court scene, and a grim alley death unfold in a collection of ill matched vignettes. A man confesses complicity, while a father lectures on honesty and wisdom before a harsh punchline lands. The mix captures early 20th century newspaper humor and grim irony.

Fertilizer Cuts Wheat Costs Across Idaho and Utah

A study by First Security banks led by economist Dr. El Roy Nelson finds about 60 000 tons of mineral fertilizer will be spread on Idaho fields in 1955 and 20 000 tons in Utah. Primary nutrients will make up about 28 percent by weight. Using fertilizer raises wheat yield from 22 to 38 bushels per acre, lowering cost per bushel from 1.23 to 1.10 dollars.

Idaho Utah First Security Banks el Roy ~ Nelson First Security Corporation

University of Idaho Extends Film Library Reach in 1954

About 35 000 people viewed motion pictures loaned by the University of Idaho extension service in 1954. The film library offers a wide variety of subjects and remains available to the public.

University of ‘Idaho Extension Service Film ‘Library

Skier Brandenburg Filmed Jump by Trio on Slope

Three youths filmed a skier's descent with a movie camera. Cameraman David Butts followed Bill Brandenburg down the slope while Lynn Kerby signaled the take-off for Brandenburg's jump.

McCall David Butts Folk Bill Brandenburg Brandenburg Lynn Kerby Ip Butts

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