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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1959
Page
7
The Preston Citizen notes a cryptic item directed to readers to call at No 8 for further information. The fragment hints at a contact step but lacks clear context or names. Further readable text needed for precise summary.
The report details Primary Sunday services led by Janet Davis and Patty Fisher with ward bishopric oversight, music by Wilma Ward and LaRee Crows h aw organ. It notes temple visitors, confirmations, baptisms and local family events, plus recent hospital recoveries and travel to Garland.
Linda Paskins gave a two and a half minute Sunday school talk and Kerma Shum way delivered the sacrament. Wanda and Fred Hess attended a testimonial in Preston at the fourth ward chapel in honor of Enid Coburn before her LDS mission. The Treasureton ward Relief Society hosted a gift sale last Thursday night with lunch and a program to raise funds. Mr and Mrs Ted Paskins and daughters Bonnie and Glorm attended a Lewiston wedding reception Friday night honoring Mr and Mrs Max Shepherd.
Idaho extension poultry specialist Bob Black says the modern hen is efficient but the egg market may dip as producers plan more pullets for fall laying. He notes 1957 hens averaged 210 eggs vs 117 in 1925, yet warns excess supply could hurt prices.
The piece argues horses rank low among intelligent animals, citing the World Book Encyclopedia on thoroughbred origins from Arabian stallions. It notes their athletic superiority yet limited practical farm use and contrasts modern racing fame with past royal luxuries of the Emporer Caligula’s horse Incitatus.
Local news notes several visits among residents of Brigham City and nearby areas. Earl McEntire and family hosted weekend guests at Wells McEntire home while L v Harris of Ogden and Paul Larsen of Boise called on Larsen family. W B Larsen of Pocatello also visited, and Clair Biggs of Woods Cross welcomed an eight pound ten ounce girl born Monday with Sidney Biggs as grandparents. John stays with the Biggs this week.
Nearly 3 000 Idaho Army National Guardsmen will train June 6-20 at Gowen Field near Boise or McCall. Units at Gowen Field include the 116th armored cavalry 148th field artillery battalion 116th quarter master group and others while McCall hosts engineering outfits and the 45th Army band.
Social notes: Beckstead and Rosen families visit Pocatello to see grandchildren Robert and Clair Poe. Utah guests include Mrs. Clifford Provost and Mrs. Vane Provost in Heber City and American Fork. Army Pvt Alan Winn finishes basic at Fort Ord with Petterberg family. Funeral in California for Curtis Campbell. Gibson family travels from Ogden. News also mentions tuberculosis meeting in McCall, Idaho. Relief society leadership, and LDS fast meeting.
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