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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1947
Page
4
A U S delegate speaks at the United Nations General Assembly amid postwar disillusionment. He argues for peace and the right to live securely, criticizing both superpowers and urging honest aims beyond selfish interests.
EthelDene Lauritzen Rawlins sues Sidney S. Rawlins in Franklin County District Court for divorce. Defendant is summoned to appear and plead within twenty days of service or plaintiff will seek judgment as prayed. The action seeks dissolution of marriage and restoration of rights.
The Twin Lakes Canal Company in Preston Idaho levies a five dollar per share assessment on all outstanding preferred stock to pay 1947 borrowings and 1948 operations. Payment is due by November 26 1947 at the company's office or First Security Bank Preston. Delinquent shares will be sold at public auction December 18 1947 at 2 p.m. to cover the debt plus costs.
General Sherman favored establishing Fort Sherman in Coeur d Alene in 1877. The town grew after rich ore was found in 1882 and a lumber industry developed around 1900. By 1906 it was incorporated and became a regional hub for mining lumber farming and recreation near lakes rivers and mountains. The area features forests many lakes and abundant wildlife.
Readers can refresh faded garments by using dye on slips and hosiery. Follow all directions on the dye package for best results and color longevity.
Witness my hand and seal of said District Court this 20 day of September 1947. P. M. Condlie, Attorney for Plaintiff, Preston, Idaho.
A string of humorous vignettes and one liner exchanges unfolds from a family dinner to a movie theater and mailbag humor. Jokes touch on marriage, manners, money, and sly wordplay with punchlines about a mink coat, a corner stone invitation, and teeth in a caramel.
Dayton mayor quips about breaking habits while a curmudgeonly exchange jokes about legs and eyeworks. A curious old lady teases a cripple about a lost limb while a dance leads to a black eye. A ribbing about vocabulary and stock turns into a pun filled domestic vignette.
Mrs Armond Smart and daughter Sondra of Logan stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Conrad Bell for several days. Edna Rasmussen hosted a textile painting gathering with lunch. Scott Hendricks and children visited Salt Lake City. Lorin Keller hosted Roland Baird and family from Layton. James Baird celebrated a son Ronalds birthday with a cake sent from California. Mardel Nelson visiting Salt Lake City spent weekend with Nephi Nelsons and Reed Condies. Nelsons attended 13th ward meeting where Mardell named counselor in the young mens Mutual. Dave Parker of Liberty visited relatives. Richard Knight of Provo called on Delbert Keller. Mrs Thomas Hendricks and son Bob visited Idaho Falls relatives.
Mrs. George Burel departed last week for Salt Lake City to seek medical treatment.
A conversation notes the singer's large repertoire while joking that her dress worsens the impression. The exchange preserves the era voice and features the witty insult about fashion.
A speaker asks a rhetorical question about saloons at sea and the crowd laughs as a voice quips that many drinkers would drown. The exchange reflects a lighthearted moment in a social gathering.
The Production and Marketing Administration set up a national poultry and egg price support advisory committee. Idaho is represented by Quince Rice on the PMA committee with members from New Hampshire New York North Carolina Tennessee Indiana Minnesota Missouri North Dakota Mississippi Texas and California. The first meeting was in Washington October 10 and 11 to shape price-support operations and advise on poultry program goals.
A short verse fragment argues that disguising bondage remains while a woman governs, suggesting gendered power dynamics. The lines imply social constraints under female leadership and resistance to rule.
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