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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
2
An editorial laments factionalism in Preston hindering civic goals. It cites conflicting groups delaying a new hospital and swimming pool, with criticism of chamber of commerce events and county fair neglect. The piece warns such bickering harms public welfare and gives Preston a black eye.
A Preston resident criticizes local leaders for disharmony amid a development project urging unity among citizens. He laments factions hindering progress and warns the town wastes effort on trivial pursuits instead of uniting for common goals.
A cautionary piece urges hunters to avoid alcohol and loaded guns in automobiles. It stresses careful conduct to keep fellow hunters safe and preserve partnerships, warning that careless actions can turn outings into tragedies and deter others from future trips.
Jos Walker of Butte now works for the Clover Kist Dairy. Mr Walker previously ran a Butte dairy and will assist Dr Parker in operating the Preston Dairy. Geo M Cafferty will be mufl.
Sufferer Anna Pautz from Vancouver Washington credits relief from rheumatism and arthritis and invites others to write for information. Local items include brief notices of personnel changes at a drugstore, a thrashing machine injury, hospital funding concerns in Franklin County, lunch counter remodeling efforts, a missing person search leading to a still and marijuana patches, arrests of Frank Torus and Shorty Brano, and an Interstate Rotary meeting with Pocatello guests.
A collage of humorous vignettes and seaside small-town anecdotes. Bits about ex-GIs, lawn mowing, a ritzy car, a Weston girl, a milk bottle shower, and a regimental choir. Observations on marriage, opportunity, and family life blend with punchlines and social quips.
Kenny Drury of Preston owns a 14 cow Holstein Friesian herd that set national records after a year of production testing. The herd averaged 417 pounds of butterfat and 12,510 pounds of milk per cow with two daily milkings. Bonnie Korndyke Prospect Fay 2093246 led with 550 pounds of butterfat and 17,014 pounds of milk. Testing was overseen by the University of Idaho with the Holstein-Friesian Association of America.
A Sunday evening testimonial honoring Miss Gwen Clegg as she departs to serve a mission in the North Western States. Speakers included Ezra Sorensen and Will Williams, with Bishop Blain Whitehead directing the program. The Mink Creek choir, conducted by Dallas Keller, performed, with Miss Gwen Clegg as guest of honor.
Mapleton Mr and Mrs Otto Gregory welcome a Tibial girl born September 6. Mr and Mrs L M Wright visited in Grace last Sunday. Grace Burbank gave a brief talk on Sunday. Schooling notes: Verl Long teaching in Franklin. Claude Hawkes and Mav Olson to teach nearby. Pres Weldon A Nash and Dr Lesle WV Merrill visited our Sacrament meeting last Sunday. Arthur Chatterton of the community also noted.
Franklin was a speaker. Mr and Mrs Joseph H Stone visited Brigham City Utah last Sunday. Mrs Carl Glover stayed with her sister Iona Smith of Idaho Falls. Mrs Ethel Peterson and children of Salt Lake City spent a week with Carl Glover and family. Mr and Mrs Argell Bennett and children dined with Harry Knapp and family last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Thayne Harris and children visited Don Robinson and family in Dayton last Sunday.
The district welcomed Gustave Hedin as principal and reported the largest enrollment in years with Wyora Cole teaching 3rd through 5th grades and Margaret Ainscough for beginners. Local families including Bennetts and Adams visited Jerome and Salt Lake City relatives.
Mr and Mrs George Bennett joined a horse show outing and lunch trip to Logan at the Bluebird. Mr and Mrs Les Bright and their children moved from Pocatello to stay with Mr and Mrs Wm Swainston while seeking housing. Winder horse owners entered many events at the Preston Horse Show and earned ribbons as interest in good stock remains high with plans to expand registered stock.
Mr and Mrs Cliff Barton returned from Dayton Ohio where Mr Barton received his release from military service. They visit Mrs Jennie Barton and Mr and Mrs J W Whitehead. Mr Barton expects to enter school at the USAC this fall.
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