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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
2
In June 1954 the midyear point nears as the fiscal year ends and summer traditions begin. The piece recalls poetry by Anne Mary Lawler about weddings and new moons, a bride in June, and the month’s enduring beauty.
The piece marks ten years since the Normandy landings and May 8 surrender, noting a lifelong peace-time lull has not ended defense needs. It laments shifting world alliances and questions Allied support from Germany and Japan in countering communism, while France’s role is recalled.
The passage notes June anniversaries from Bunker Hill to Jefferson Davis and Custer’s defeat, highlighting U S entry into France in 1917 and archduke assassination in 1914. It links June to Father’s Day and June brides amid summer starts and vacations.
The emerald is May’s birthstone, linked to Venus and favoring women in love and domestic life. Prominent May wearers include Irving Berlin Benny Goodman Ezio Pinza Sir Laurence Olivier Cornelia Otis Skinner Joe Douis Sam Snead Henri Bonnet Fulton J Sheen Florence Nightingale Ralph Waldo Emerson Walt Whitman. The gem’s lore includes protection against spells and its main sources in South America with historical finds in Tuscany and Pompeii.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item reflects on old courting rituals done on a haircloth sofa in the settin room and notes divorce lawyers remained busy like clerks in an unadvertised store.
A brief note indicates a news item in The Preston Citizen at No. 8, outlining the publication reference for readers seeking the specific piece.
Daytown Fireside was hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert Moser with Mrs Alice Hinckley conducting. James Chadwick spoke after returning from a mission in southern California. A guest list includes 23 attendees with visitors from Ogden Bozeman and Providence. A sudden death in Rupert is reported, funeral details given, and local church activities noted with a Relief Society gathering and Aaronic priesthood program led by Carl Mortensen.
Estella Mason of Salina visits son Stanford Mason and family. Dick Hatch calls on Quince Rice. Hatch recently discharged from U S Navy. Ed Hebdon attends Soda Springs graduation with friend MarVilla Riggs. District FFA meeting in Montpelier. Cyle Henderson elected district president. Bailey family visits Smithfield. Marilyn Anderson visits. Helen Rice hosts pinochle. high scores go to Allie Olson Ruth Powell Ivalou Lewis. Howell family from Pocatello visits Claude and Marjorie Howell. John Anderson and son Norman call on the Baileys. Gordon Jane Gailey Stanford Dorothy Mason Dale Aston Ralphs enjoy rook games.
Short talks were given by Lyle Henderson Dennis Jes sop Dwayne Marler Carl Vieh weg and Roy Walker. The boys' chorus conducted by Edna Kofeod sang a number. Paul accompanied on the organ by John Sant Steven and Richard Viehweg rendered a duet. Jack Choules presented each boy with a booklet. Bishop Ray Croshaw gave the concluding talk.
Rev Francs A Peterson pastor announces mass times at St Peters Catholic Church Oneida on East Third Street. Services listed for the 1st and 5th Sundays at 8:00 am and 12:30 pm with night and day sick call availability by phone 460.
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