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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1947

Page

2

Idaho Must Compete With Northwest for Growth Says Chamber

The Idaho State Chamber of Commerce challenges the Census estimate of a ten percent population drop since 1940. It argues Idaho gains up to 60 000 people and urges private capital to invest locally while promoting regional cooperation and state planning to attract industry and reduce interstate rivalry.

Idaho State Chamber of Commerce U. S. Bureau of Census Idaho C of C Northwest Washington Oregon Bureau of Census Bureau of the Census Regional Chamber of Commerce Plan

Tyra Moser to Wed Woodruff Willardsen in Salt Lake

Announcing the marriage of Tyra Moser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Moser, to Woodruff Willardsen, son of Mr. and Mrs. W F Willardsen. The ceremony will be held Sept. 15 at the Salt Lake LDS temple. social honors were given for Keith Hull who leaves Aug. 28 for West Point. Hull has completed two years of training and is reported to be doing well. An all electric home at 140 North First West was placed on.

William Moser Tyra Woodruff Willardsen W. F. Willardsen Salt Lake Lds Temple Keith Hull New York West Point Military Academy Hull North First West

Display draws 1035 visitors from 10 states and DC

The public display, running from August 20 to 30, attracted 1,035 attendees from ten states and the District of Columbia. Joel L. Hart, son of Attorney A. W. Hart, gave a compelling report on his missionary experiences in France during a Sunday evening service in the sixth ward chapel.

States District of Columbia Joel L. Hart A. W. Hart France Sixth Ward

Marriages and births in Utah and a boxing film event

Veron Thomander and Miss Pauline Romney wed in the Salt Lake temple. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Packer announce a baby girl born August 27. Winifred Jensen married James DeBry. she is a LDS hospital graduate. Dempsey Sharkey fight films shown at Isis theatre next Monday and Tuesday with slow motion 7th round to scrutinize possible fouls.

Veron Thomander Pauline Romney Preston Provo Salt Lake Temple Louis Packer Riverdale Winifred Jensen Hyrum D. Jensen James DeBry Salt Lake City Miss Jensen LDS Hospital Training School Isis Theatre

Meeting of Teachers In County Saturday

County teachers from all areas gathered at Preston Saturday at 2 p m in the courthouse to hear Miss Virginia Merrill discuss newer emphases in education. Supervisor Merrill recently trained in Chicago while Mark Hart reported for the county and a reorganization of the group was noted.

Preston Virginia Merrill Miss Merrill Davis County Utah Chicago University of Chicago Mark Hart Myron Nuffer Melvin Griffeth Gladys Johnson

Wests take Boise trip via Jackson Holeon

Mr and Mrs Phil West made a flying trip to Boise last Thursday and returned by way of Jackson Holeon Thursday.

Mrs Phil West Boise Jackson Holeon

Pranks and Advice From a Quirky Newspaper Page

A collection of humorous quips and home tips appears in a cheeky newspaper column. Observations span marriage musings, neighborly wisdom, insect control tips, and ironic urban humor voiced by various local figures.

A Ball Night Scene and Odd Tidbits From Town

A mix of vignette snippets includes a St Paul baby in a torn dress, a couple about to wed with playful misreadings, Franklin Fanny counsel, jet black eyes, a seaside kiss memory, a rugged man in a saloon with family, a comment on Ma drinking, and a note about boating season ending in town.

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Insurance salesman wins all expense trip award

John A. Webber, a Preston insurer, earned an all expense trip to Canada for outstanding life insurance sales. He and Mrs. Webber joined about 35 colleagues from the West who were hosted at the Malibu Club for a two week vacation.

John A. Webber Preston Canada

Mrs. Jerry M. Jacobs Returns to Moscow with Husband

Mrs. Jerry M. Jacobs spent the past week with her parents Mr and Mrs O P Merrill and returned to Moscow with her husband who was in Preston over the weekend. Mr Jacobs resumes study at the university and Mrs Jacobs will teach school this year.

Jerry M. Jacobs O. P. Merrill Preston Moscow Jacobs Mrs. Jacobs

Employment Office Hires New Interviewer in Preston Idaho

H. E. Heninger formerly of Montpelier accepts a clerk interviewer post in the Preston office of the Idaho state employment service. He previously worked with the George A. Fuller company of Salt Lake City, which handled war surplus sales for the WAA. He studied three years at BYU, is married, and has one son.

H. E. Heninger Montpelier Preston Idaho State Employment Service Heninger George A. Fuller Company Salt Lake City WAA BYU

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