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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1965
Page
4
The piece criticizes fear muffling public opinion and calls for respectful disagreement over school board issues. It rejects labeling opponents with hate and condemns verbal vilification. It urges citizens to voice views without fear and to practice charity.
Burley residents react to the proposed sale of Ore-Ida, maker of frozen potatoes, to the H J Heinz company for about 297 million dollars. Local businessmen welcome a larger firm with higher sales. some worry about big corporations moving farther from local needs and decisions in Cache County.
Worthy representatives from the Frank lin Oneida Smithfield Benson and Ma Ja stakes plan the second BYU Education week in Preston with the theme The Fine Art of Living. The event will include classroom instruction and cultural evenings, aiming to surpass last year's 900 attendees and build on prior experience.
Preston High signals pride as two students Ronnie Lowe Brent Porter and instructor Oscar Almond head to Portland Oregon for an awards banquet then to Detroit for the National Trouble Shooting contest. The Auto Mechanics department has long competed in the Plymouth Motors sponsored event and the local team finally clinches the top spot. The school praises the effort and looks forward to coverage of a national win.
A veteran recalls a mission home near Cumorah Road and the shift to a Johannesburg base. He mentions Keith Gamble, Violet Marais, Beatrice Smith, and Sister Gro tik as part of long memories from Vereeniging to Kimberly and the Diamond Mine region.
Glen Gamble and Keith clash verbally over sermons while Darrell keeps Kathy off Grandpa’s lap. Joel Palmer bears a do not disturb sign at church as Mattie Sharp’s car stalls. Rena Corbridge plans meals for 9200 kids and leaders. Jack Cherrington collects seminary programs and Dora Beveridge buys a silver dollar for 81.69 before winning $2 in silver dollars.
Paul Harvey argues the Soviet space program leads in pace and ambition. He criticizes U.S. funding know how and strategic value, urging Congress to demand accountability and a full investigation into delays in space exploration.
Deadline ahead for next week’s Happy Birthday column. Names listed include Catherine Johnson, Daren Paul Jensen, Dixie Gunnell, Norman I Steele, Nathan Harris, Beverly Peterson, Monta Nelson, Kathy Smith, Steven Sparrow, Gayle Sharp, Wyla Wilde and others with dates May 29 through June 3. Submit by May 27 via card or phone.
Franklin County citizen notes include a raid arrest after a drunken street incident. A Logan marriage license was issued for Bryant Larsen and Zetta Luthy. Local visits span Chicago to Rockford and New York City as families gather for parties and birthdays. LDS mission speakers Heber and Pearl Winn head third ward services in Charlottesville and share mission experiences.
Len Jordan plots a 1966 Senate run while avoiding party conflicts with Gov Robert Smylie. He builds support through aggressive campaigning and a 7000-signature birthday card, signaling readiness for another term as Smylie weighs future moves. Local visitors and family ties noted during Mother’s Day weekend gatherings.
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