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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
10
A historic Idaho newspaper reprints an editorial titled Legalized Gambling Is Poison from May edition of The Idaho Challenge by Allied Civic Forces. The piece argues gambling harms society and urges public caution and reform.
The 1935 37 Florida governor LeRoy Collins article warned that legalized gambling corrupts society. It describes crime increases, underworld influence, and erosion of public trust, arguing income loses moral strength and community integrity are worth more than revenue.
A distressed man in a tent cathedral seeks comfort during a crusade after losing his wife and three children in a plane crash. He finds purpose again through faith as the soloist shares a message of abundant life, urging reliance on God rather than people.
The article lists numerous graduates and their classmates including Richard Anderson Katherine Bastian Cowen Baxter Edna Bingham Lorna Bingham Katherine Blau Richard Rodrero Dennis Campbell Lucille Chase Ellis Child Jack Choules Allen Davis James Egbert Myron Fennesbeck Steven Griffeth Gary Gunnell Arvin Hansen Rex Henderson Delwynn Hobbs William Hobbs Kent Howell David Lemmon LuDean Lewis Arlo Martin Owen Maughan J Gordon McCombs Sally McCulloch Marilyn McDermott Sondra McKay LaFaye Nash Caroline Neuenswander Judith Nielsen Carolyn Peterson Clayne Poulsen Steven Reeder Nolan Robins Dorma Rogers Phil Schwaneveldt Norman Sparrow Blaine Williams Shirey Williams Steven Winward.
A 25 percent surtax is added to all unemployment tax totals for 1961 and 1962 under House bill 267 from Idaho's 36th Legislature. The measure increases tax tables and affects wage reporting, prompting debate over extended benefit payments and impacts on employers and workers.
A weather observer named C M Crabtree logged a total May precipitation of 4.02 inches. The month showed scant moisture with continuing wind storms and a high of 79 degrees on May 10 and a low of 22. Record highs and lows for ten days include 73 to 32 and 58 to 24 among other pairs.
Students anticipate the final days with spring fever and class pictures taken May 5 by Mr. Anderson. Seventh and eighth graders look forward to Field Day on May 19 with softball, track, and ribbons, while reflecting on schooling, friendships, and upcoming high school transition.
The Preston High School baseball team lost 10 to 1 at Blackfoot on May 3. Dee Ward scored Preston’s lone run in the sixth. Beebe earned the win with 15 strikeouts. Packer took the loss for Preston. Preston sits at 3-2 in district play with games remaining May 9 versus Snake River at home and May 16 at Pocatello.
Homemaking I and II students present a style show on May 18 at 2 45 PM in the Preston High School auditorium. Participants model clothes made during the year including sportswear pajamas dresses and blouses under Mrs Carrie Tobler and chairpersons Charlene O Bodily Alyce Hull and others invited public attendance.
Preston Jaycees hosted Mayor Webb for their regular meeting Monday night. Webb updated the group on city and state road work and offered project suggestions. President Doug Campbell led the business portion and reviewed recent project reports.
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