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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
4
The passage argues that U S debt rose due to World War II costs and domestic profits from war production. It criticizes government efficiency and questions who will bear the eventual bill, urging citizens to pay their share.
An advertisement from AJ P L Co offers to install any model electric stove with five dollars down. Central school first graders honored for perfect attendance include Grant Evans Laura May Collins Takako Kanon John Gibson David Clayton Wayne Gill Paul Kennington Norman Carlson Zelda Brown Dean Hawkes Helen Crockett. Funeral services were held Monday for Soren J Peterson who died Thursday May 10 from a stroke at the Preston opera house. Local interest groups note two muskrat farms at Downey with J A Luthy and L E Franklin active in management. Gov Baldridge touted a hopeful cherry crop near Lewiston with growers expecting profitable prices. Preston debate team members Louise Barton DeLos Davies beat Malad team Gwendolyn Evans Margaret Hughes in arguing to abolish capital punishment. New law requires studies to purchase fish and game licenses for Idaho. Peters Whitehead Hansen and Merrill visiting local farms pledge to advance the venture.
Mrs Clyde Taylor and Mrs Joseph T Sharp are mentioned regarding family illness and hospital visits in Boise. Charles Larsen from Provo spent the weekend with the Larsen family in Preston. Morris Poole of Whitney visited a couple days, while Mr and Mrs Joseph Warner of Logan shared Sunday with their parents. Chrissie Owen and Delores Auger visited friends, and Clarence Owen called on John and Mrs Gregory in Mapleton Saturday night.
The column discusses Senator Dworshak's proposal to conscript industry alongside men, likening it to Baruch's past idea and noting the debate over government control in wartime. It criticizes both Taft and Truman, praising Taft's honesty and warning that Truman's alliances hinder his political prospects.
A man reports ten years of a brick in his stomach due to undigested food and constant symptoms. He states that after starting Brother Tom's Medicine his distress vanished by the second day and his bowels are regular with reduced gas and headaches.
The Lago ward singers who performed at the music festival spent last Sunday evening at the Reno Weaver home. Vilate Mendenhall begins a summer job at Mendenhall's after starting last Monday. The PTA hosted a dinner last Friday at the grade school honoring trustees and teachers and their partners.
The West Side gymnasium was packed with boxing fans on Thursday evening April 22 as boxers from Afton Wyoming faced the West Side leather pushers. Kenneth Panter, manager of the Dayton ball team, sponsored the event to raise funds for new Dayton baseball club suits.
Idaho features some of the world’s largest orchards owned by individuals, highlighting the scale and prominence of private fruit enterprises. The industry showcases significant cultivation, diversification, and regional agricultural influence.
Ten years ago in May 1938 Preston high announced district track eligibility for Poca meet with Tabbs Hoggan Peterson Bosworth Martin Kanow Edgely Trausdahl Struve Chadwick Melvin Greaves and others. Jeannette MacDonald Nelson Eddy starred in The Girl of the Golden West. A cafe advertised Mother’s Day dinner for 60 cents. Mrs Harold Hawkes hosted Clarisse’s seventh birthday. Fine Arts club night sent members to Mexico. A Preston courthouse dream grows. Jaycees leader Ben B Johnson named first vice president of state chapter. Preston girls athletic association held first meeting under coach Marie Singleton to promote girls sports and goodwill.
Glendale visitors Mrs. Ida Evans and Mrs. Joy Williams of Preston attended the Relief society meeting Tuesday afternoon. Talks were given by the two women and lesson presented by class leader Mrs. Chrissie B. Owen. Cecelia Petterberg visited Logan Tuesday. The Augers and Sharps from Winder and Fairview spent the weekend in Boise at a local home.
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