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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1962
Page
7
An opinion piece praises a scenic valley during early winter, noting pastel colored leaves, fields in fall plowing, tidy towns with temples and parks, and smokestacks from food plants along Bear River as it winds through the landscape.
A local plan proposes building highway signs at both ends of the main route through Preston Franklin Richmond Smithfield Logan and beyond. The sign at the junction of Highways 191 and 91 could steer traffic toward Cache Valley boosting gasoline sales restaurants motels and tourism revenue. The idea cites a large incentive from billboard advertising as proof of potential payoff.
A six year old named Diana in the Northwest defines newspapers as a source to learn who harms who and who dies or has a baby. She notes they tell if a dog is lost and are useful for housework and keeping plates clean. An editor adds a postscript praising their usefulness for swatting flies and public officials.
David Lawrence argues for a bold public case for private enterprise over communism. He says officials should relentlessly tout the American system, noting its higher living standards and greater personal freedom compared with any other, urging emphasis on virtues over faults.
The piece notes ongoing divisions within the Idaho Democratic Party over gambling. Senator Frank Church reiterates opposition in a letter to Republican candidate John T. Hawley, citing a six year Senate record. Rep Ralph Harding and Rep Gracie Prost publicly oppose gambling, while Tetonia Democrats push a write in campaign and Franklin County Democrats oppose the proposal.
A columnist vents frustration at Capitol dome repair costs near six hundred thousand dollars and rails against government waste and alleged thefts. He mentions grain storage fertilizer stockpiling and questions authorities while noting Dr Howell, a dentist from Alliance Ohio, in the comments.
A satiric letter mocks a candidate who earns income from dentures and proposes shipping excess teeth overseas while linking it to farm subsidies and foreign aid. The writer predicts Congress debates and urges a slow drive to the polls as tax collectors loom.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mitchell and their three sons from Vancouver B C are visiting Lewiston for three weeks at the Denzil Talbot home.
Rex Plowman preaches growth in Lewiston while Mark Theurer works in his office. Ray Spreier observes business matters as Reed Brenchley and a Preston booster argue on the corner. Phenoi Edgley carries a Republican box near Democratic headquarters. Girls play volleyball at the Lewiston LDS church. Max Norton smiles as he walks. Merlin Whittle drags a newspaper editor to the Democratic HQ for a look.
A three year old hurt in an auto crash wins a good doctor’s favor with a bedtime kiss and a dance. The tale follows by noting humor and local quirks, including a nurse's entrance and small town scenes.
A Friday banquet at the Oneida stake house to fund improvements drew over 1000 tickets sold. Much of the banquet produce came from the stake’s Dayton farm. Nearby notes include a Jackson Hole fishing trip by Mr and Mrs Phillin West and a Preston High Band invitation for the Aggie Vandals game in Logan on October 11.
Paul Larsen’s Dayton home burned Monday morning. Fire started in a south side switch box. Mrs. Larsen woke her husband after a bright outside glow. Neighbors helped salvage clothing and furniture. son Perry narrowly escaped being trapped in his upstairs room.
Weston Primary held a preparation meeting Monday evening with the bishopric presiding. Mrs Cole supervised the planning along with the Primary presidency and stake representative. Pres Ruth Tingey and Lavell Keller spoke about the new program from the general board. June Anderson discussed parent teacher cooperation. Peggy McKay showed slides on home partnership with Gladys Buttars reading. Jo Ann Bingham sang I Want To Live The Gospel, with Venice Buttars on piano.
A compact crossword puzzle list with across clues including Tigers dull pain bones lion bed famous golfer palm cockatoo at a distance embroidery yarn Chinese measure unit of electrical resistance any fruit drink not off side near to early type of man at home a spud lamprey nourished.
A list of numbered clues pairs appears to test word fits with hints like 31 Touches 34 Hint and 33 Supported, plus 35 Break of day and 37 Book of sacred writings, alongside 39 Jewish month and 40 Smell. The set blends cross reference style prompts with scattered cryptic cues.
Readable birthday listings for Daryl Weeks Joyce Poulsen Ethel Auger October 5 Ralph Anderson Gayle Hatch LaVene Waddoups Kristie Bennet Alan Gren Tanner Sam Merrill Dianne Jensen Raida Tovey Maurine Crockett October 6 Louise Auger Tim Hobbs Todd Garrett Kelly Hull Karla Hull Kirk Hal Melanie Mitchell Ona C Edgley October 7 Brett Palmer Carol Sleight Steven Sharp Spencer Winn Darlene Hendricks Randy Bell Ww Fryer Robert Owen Spencer Nelson Cindy Nelson Gary Bell Laurie Jeppson October 8 Sandra Day Ross Moser Owen Cherrington LaMonte Hyde October 9 Glenda Gardner Mary Perry Marla Poulsen Lloyd Sparrow Ann Hawkes Bobby Woyth October 10 Emeline Talbot Esther Ann Durrant Mignon Owens Teddi Brostrom Kayla Keller Duane Mitchell Janis Nelson Chery Rae Morrison
A collection of humorous and pointed quotes from various readers across towns including Manning la Monitor Duluth Press and Sauk Rapids Herald. Entries cover topics from honesty to bigamy and chivalry, with each line attributed to a named reader and hometown.
COVE Howard Preece was sustained as president of the Deacons quorum of the Cove ward, succeeding Kenneth Cornish. Counselors include Ross Eskelson as first, Kent Walker as second, and Richard Seemer as secretary. During the same meeting, membership records were approved for Nord Allen Melva Allen Tanet TeNffeld Michael Andrew and William Nelson.
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