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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
6
An estimated 156000 passenger cars will be registered in Idaho in 1948, about 11 percent above 1947. Total registrations for vehicles including trucks and houses are projected at 40557000 nationwide, with trucks and buses rising faster than cars.
Glencoe residents hosted numerous visitors over the weekend in nearby towns. Emma Hansen spent days in Logan visiting daughter Lillia Nielsen and son Lorin Coburn, with other relatives present. A birthday party in Mink Creek honored Delbert Seamons and Virginia Jensen, while many families gathered for dinners and church circle visits across Hyde Park St. Charles Preston Thatcher and Riverdale areas.
The Journal of Commerce argues that farm income has surged to four times 1939 levels while national income trails nearly triple. This stronger farm buying power could dampen business cycle swings and support a sustained high level of activity ahead.
This regional piece outlines Benewah County's origins from Kootenai County in 1915, key sites like Desmet mission, St. Joe river and St. Maries, climate, agriculture, lumber industry, and recreational spots including Heyburn state park and Fernwood fish ponds. It highlights economic roots and natural beauty.
Thelma Kofoed entertained the Inte Villa club at her home on Wednesday with Ada Bell reviewing Mr Adam for ten members. Several visiting couples attended the ward hall dance Friday honoring Mr and Mrs Henry Talbot and wedding gifts were given to the couple. Supper guests included A L Beck of Preston and Raymond Wells of Pocatello. Merlin Wells and daughters Bonne and Linda visited the Winns. Richard Ballif of Logan and his party visited the Swainstons harmony.
More farmers discover that selective cutting of woodlots yields higher quality timber and greater farm income.
Mrs. Mada Eline of Preston will represent Idaho at the fourth annual conference of state advisors on children’s activities of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The meeting November 15 to 18 in New York will discuss polio needs, the 1948 toll may exceed 25,000 cases, and the March of Dimes drive plans. Jan 14–31, Mrs. Cline, Franklin Idaho’s oldest settlement native, active in church and P T A, has long supported the foundation and served as Franklin County march of dimes director.
Mr and Mrs George E Burgi attended funeral services for their nephew Richard Smith held at Logan Friday.
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