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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
5
Howard Je Maughan spoke at the 51st annual convention of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers on May 24 in Cleveland. In official capacity as regional vice president she said one out of every eight teachers in the na
Officials warn thousands of teachers have left the profession due to low salaries, creating staffing gaps. With trained teachers scarce, emergency certificates are issued to keep classrooms open, while educators urge higher pay and better incentives to attract and retain qualified teachers. Also notes a large potato flour mill at Burlay.
Republican officials announced that Idaho congressman John Sanborn of the 2nd district will attend the Philadelphia convention in June as a guest of the national committee. The Idaho delegation and national party leaders plan a large gathering with 1040 delegates and an equal number of alternates. Sanborn said he would arrive in Philadelphia on June 20 and stay through the convention for preliminary discussions and full participation.
Fragmentary text describes volcanic pits near Arco with craters and springs of fresh water at 34 degrees despite air temperatures around 90 degrees. No clear event, date, or entities beyond Arco and volcanic features are identified.
Idaho 4-H boys and girls expand soil conservation work in their fifth year aiming to cut soil loss. Barbara Ruth Fowler of Culdesnec is state winner and among four members chosen to represent Idaho at the national 4-H camp in Washington, D.C. this summer.
The text describes timberland burned and cleared with bulldozers for cultivation, built by Barbara with help from her father and two brothers. Barbara plans a spillway and pasture shaping after tests, with experimental grass seeded. The piece notes 4-H soil conservation awards, medals, saving bonds, and scholarships for top entrants from 16 states.
Donna Lu Taylor of Preston was among seven senior women chosen for Mortar Board at the University of Idaho. Catherine McClun and Dorothy Greaves, also of Preston, were invited to the annual Narthex table dinner honoring outstanding junior women.
Gerald T. Bingham, 31, a Preston farmer, died May 10 in Riverside California from complications of rheumatic heart disease. Born March 29 1917 in Weston he attended Preston High and earned a football letter. later studied barber college in San Francisco. Survived by widow Maclovia and children Jerry Lee Aleta Grace Karen Eileen. family home Riverside.
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