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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1963

Page

2

A Call for Aesthetic Location of Preston Nursing Home

Our opinion argues for a visually pleasing setting for the Preston nursing home near the hospital rather than hiding it in back yards. It urges spending more for a prominent site to boost community spirit, attract newcomers, and serve as lasting, beneficial advertising for the area.

Preston State Department of Health Oneida Benson Stake House City of Richmond Franklin County

Costly Postage Pushes The Citizen Toward Higher Rates

The Citizen notes postal mailing costs nearly double previous year and argues for paid newspaper mailing, while criticizing a $700 million annual postal deficit. It argues for taxing newspaper privileges, reviews parcel post as a commercial deficit, and calls for government printing department competition review.

Post Office Postal Department Parcel Post Government Printing Department

Harold Stassen Again Seeks Republican NH Primary

The never surrendering Harold Stassen plans to enter the New Hampshire Republican primary as a test of his renewed effort to become president. He has held high office and received many honors but remains politically dead as a defeated candidate.

Harold Stassen United States New Hampshire Mr Stassen

Idaho’s First Wedding in Fort Conner Area

The first Idaho Territory wedding occurred July 30, 1863 near Morristown in Fort Conner at what is now Soda Springs. Mary Christofferson and Neils Anderson exchanged vows before Liz Shoemaker with refugees and soldiers present. The event included an open air dance under western stars with harmonicas and fiddles as guards built a dining hall. Anderson, a Danish immigrant, was a skilled blacksmith who repaired wagons and made nails and shoes, aiding the emigrant movement.

Idaho Territory of Cache Valley Morristown Conner Soda Springs Idaho Department of Commerce and Development Bear River Mary Christofferson Neils Anderson Liz Shoemaker Justice of the Peace Fort Conner Denmark

Local Figures Embrace Bicycle Riding and Reunion Plans

Whozinit Mel Burrup and DeMar Mer rill join Eldon Tanner in adopting bicycle riding and simple living. Phil West boosts his trouble shooters to Boise by air. Old missionary friends reunite in Clarkston for Aaronic Priesthood day. Doc Howell and Mary Lou Moser praise their mutual admiration society. Jay Conlie misnames a caller, Doc Nichols explains an African doll, and businessmen wonder about letters they sent.

Mel Burrup DeMar Merrill Eldon Tanner Savi Phil West Boise Clarkston Doc Howell Mary Lou Moser Jay Conlie Doc Nichols

Charity begins at home in bowing to popularity in diplomacy

In 1963 commentary urges reform of U S foreign aid and ambassador selection. It criticizes reliance on being liked over competence, cites Chester Bowles and argues for standards, training, and new promotion rules to serve U S interests abroad. It calls for ending Civil Service prestige as sole shield and backing Cold War needs at home.

Committee Congress Mr. Bowles Elvis Presley Chubby Checker United States Civil Service

Pioneer Leisure Traditions from Early Utah Settlers

The Trail Blazer recounts 1930s Daughters of the Utah Pioneers reflection on pioneer pastimes. Neighbors spun wool into yarn at gatherings, dances filled the open Bowry and schoolhouse, and Sev erties parties featured meals with chicken dishes pies and cakes by Margaret Dunkley.

The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Margaret Dunkley

Dancing and school notes from a early community column

A fragment from a local column lists May 23 to May 29 participants, dance scenes in bare feet, barter foods with Indians, and mentions several residents by name as well as items traded and events planned.

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Mothers 88th Birthday Celebrated in Weston and Area

Edna Nelson of Salmon Idaho visited at Arthur Neuenswarner home and joined friends for Martha Lundquist birthday events. Fern Englet of Salt Lake City attended, with Weston visitors Wells and Lucille Whitney. Families from Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Mountain Home and Draper gathered for social calls and blessings, including the birth of Ronald Wade Masterson and Sheri Lyn Child.

Weston Edna Nelson Salmon Idaho Arthur Neuenswarner Martha Lundquist Don Masterson Kenton Fredrickson Bob White Ronald Wade Masterson Dona Coburn Mark Child Merlin Stevenson Kenneth Child Sheri Lyn Ronald Erans Hospital Lee Christiansen Mountain Home Geneva Wash J E Christiansen Air Force California Connie Lawrence Mae Nellens Salt Lake City Carelon Glen Olson Law Nce Sadie Avery Glen Fyvons Lawrence Neuwavander Logan Temple Lynn Neuenswander Steven Widweg Myrtle Ecker Bud Eck Temple Brigham Willard Greene Draper Platt Greene

Crossword Across and Down Word Puzzle Snags Readers

A large word puzzle page presents numerous clues for across and down entries. Readers encounter a mix of straightforward and garbled phrases including puppets talks signs and archaic measures while filling a traditional newspaper crossword.

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