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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1953
Page
4
A Preston Idaho reader objects to abuse of main street meters citing 18 violations at 2 p m on a rush Saturday. The writer follows a Utah tagged Buick, observes a mother with four children choosing to park near the park, and argues the town should raise penalties from five cents to one dollar to deter out of town behavior.
A letter from Harry A. Oswald argues that out of state drivers overpay by using meters before enforcement. He notes local dislike of meters, cites Esquire’s traffic study, and recalls Idaho meter franchises. He urges city officials to inform the public and adjust practices for fairness.
Thatcher day details noting quilting session led by Mary Mickelson, a patching demonstration, and dinner hosts Deal Rasmussen Eva Bitton and Mary Mickelson. Several local residents visited or hosted relatives, with notes on illness, travel, and errands. Caribou county road graveling activity reported in Lago.
Community notes list multiple visits and gatherings. Carol Ann Lindhardt and Val Criddle of Ogden dined with Marion Lindhardt's family. Laura Egbert, Mary Ann Noakes and Sherrie Lee visited Layton relatives. Fern Bagley and Barbara Bagley joined from Layton for a short stay. Eugene Bennett celebrated his eighth birthday with ten guests.
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