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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1946

Page

2

Idaho Should Build With What We Have Not Seek New Power Sources

A speaker argues Idaho should avoid joining a federal power authority CVA and instead rely on existing local resources. He contrasts Washington Oregon dam power with Idaho’s Snake River plans, noting federal agencies built Bonneville and Grand Coulee without authority and urging use of current supplies to expand industry.

Idaho Washington Oregon Sonneville Grand Coulee Lower Columbia Bureau of Reclamation CVA Snake River

Observance of National Newspaper Week Highlights Free Press Role

The piece marks National Newspaper Week October 1 to 8 and emphasizes the free press in American life after war. Editors are portrayed as guiding public opinion, sometimes ahead of readers, with essential role in preserving American ideals and informing citizens.

United States U.S.A

Printing Defined Printing Defends Modern Civilization

An excerpt extols printing as the supreme constructive force shaping news, politics, commerce, education, science and art. It highlights printing’s role in disseminating information, advancing business through advertising and democratizing knowledge across society.

Hally Commended For Fixing Idaho Highways This Summer

The Idaho Pioneer praises state highways chief T. Matt Hally for road repairs across the state. Tar and gravel repairs have filled potholes and improved driving, reducing blowouts and rough pavement. Idaho’s roads are smoother now, easing motorists’ frustrations.

T. Matt Hally Idaho Hally

Idaho Voters Face Two Constitutional Amendment Questions

The proposed measures include amending Article 9 Section II to extend endowment funds to bonds and warrants under state regulations and Section 23 of Article 3 to set legislative compensation at ten dollars per day with a 600 dollar per diem cap plus mileage, plus extra session rules and travel deductions.

Ira H. Masters Idaho House Senate State of Boise Iaho United States

One Cent Sale Promises Savings for Preston Shoppers

At six o'clock a repast was served to 11 club members and Mrs Isatt. Mrs G A Johnson won the rook prize. Miss Dora Henderson of the Prescription Drug reports the company will hold its One Cent Sale next Thursday, an event eagerly anticipated by Preston shoppers.

Isatt G. A. Johnson Rook Dora Henderson Preston

Golden wedding dinner marks Cole celebration at home

In celebration of the Golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Cole a dinner party was held at the Cole residence. Angus Condie left Sunday for Thatcher to teach school this winter. The Zeta Pi dance was a big success and homemade candy was praised. Kinnie Weaver and Afton Wilcox led the arrangements.

John H. Cole Cole Angus Condie Thatcher Zeta Pi Kinnie Weaver Afton Wilcox

Brights Welcome Baby Girl in Linrose

A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs L A Bright of Linrose in Monday. The Eagle Clothing Company has been holding the Thrifty Thursday sale for some time and reports strong success.

Mrs. L. A. Bright Linrose Eagle Clothing Company

Preston Funny Clips On Daily Gags And Opinions

Short, humorous reader quotes and quips from Preston and local commentators. Notes include political musings on Congress and politicians, fashion remarks, marriage jokes, and social observations, ending with a jokey safety note about careless driving and a doctor’s appointment story.

Alimony and farming humor in a humdrum cycle

A fragment speaks of a rough evening and a lingering meeting amid jokes on alimony. The text contrasts high costs of love with farming’s repetitive, never ending cycle of sowing and reaping.

Fatherly Advice and a Witty Market of Misquotes

A humorous exchange unfolds with a preacher’s gaze at wealth and charity while Ben Johnson counsels his son on honesty in business. Banter about mistaken foods interrupts the wisdom as the dialogue explores integrity, law, and practical virtue in daily life.

Ben Johnson Ben

Speaker and Chairman Exchange Mock Toast in Public Remarks

A chairman congratulates a timid speaker with a playful jab about his brief remarks insisting the short speech was intentional. The exchange underscores lighthearted banter during a formal event.

You should kiss her sooner than she expects

The quote notes that kissing a girl unexpect edly is impossible. the only approach is to kiss her sooner than she thinks.

Preston High School Football Beats Richmond High 19 to 6

Preston High School defeated Richmond High last Tuesday by a 19 to 6 score. The game featured strong defense from Preston and a decisive fourth-quarter drive to secure the win.

Preston Richmond High

West event praised. Holt of Preston hosts

On November 22, 1922, Mrs. R. D. Holt of Preston entertained West with a well attended evening program that was greatly appreciated. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Godfrey, announced November 18, with Mrs. Godfrey formerly Emma Hansen.

West R. D. Holt Preston Joseph Godfrey Godfrey Emma Hansen

Week Set Aside For Work of Handicapped

National Employ the Physically Handicapped week runs October 6 12 with local emphasis from United States Employment Service manager Tom Boyle and city officials led by Mayor Crockett. He urges employers to use handicapped workers skills benefiting the community as wartime experience showed their efficiency in suitable jobs.

Tom Boyle United States Employment Service National Crockett Boyle

Week of Oct 7 Cafeteria Menu

The menu lists daily offerings for the week beginning October 7. Monday features baked potato with brown gravy Wiemers carrot strips apricots bread butter and milk. Tuesday offers beef baked in macaroni carrot apple and raisin salad prunes bread butter and milk. Wednesday features baked beans peanut butter and apple sauce sandwich orange milk. Thursday serves Johnny Marzetti buttered beans whole wheat muffins butter jam. Friday presents egg salad sandwich vegetable soup prune cake and whipped cream.

Johnny Marzetti

Employers urged to hire more disabled veterans and handicapped workers

The local USES office stresses placing handicapped veterans in suitable jobs and asserts they can perform as well as able-bodied workers. Employers are called on to increase opportunities for disabled veterans returning from service to work in industry or commerce.

Boyle

G I Bill Offers 48 Months Education For Qualified Vets

Only those who enlist before October 5th qualify for full GI Bill benefits. Each month of enlistment earns one month of college, trade, or business school training. After three years in the Army, 48 additional months of government paid education and subsistence are provided. Call your local Army Recruiting Station now before October 5th.

G.I U. S. Army

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