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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1962

Page

2

Could Preston Learn From Salt Lake City Planning Lessons

An opinion piece argues Preston should adopt city planning like Salt Lake City, citing downtown decline and population loss. It praises strategic growth, parking expansion behind state street stores, and collaboration among merchants, city, and county to create a tangible redevelopment plan.

Preston Salt Lake City Franklin County Cache Valley Idaho United States State Street Salt Lake

Idaho State College seeks University status to boost Idaho education

A state editorial urges Idaho State College to pursue University status after a close legislative defeat. It argues the move would bolster higher education, noting Rep. Ralph Harding’s forecast of ISC surpassing the University of Idaho in a decade and criticizing regional pressure to keep the UI dominant.

Idaho State College Idaho ISC Ralph Harding University of Idaho State University Washington Idaho State College of Idaho Ricks College Utah

Filibuster at the country store over Alaska, pie and pamphlets

Ed Doolittle rants about Alaska's population gap and Gruening while others mock Senators Byrd and Gruening. Clem Webster defends the Senate role and apple pie recipes. The talk shifts to watermelons, Department of Agriculture pamphlets, and a cannibal chief reading a USDA brochure.

Ed Doolittle Senator Morse Clem Webster Senate Senator Gruening Alaska Senator Byrd Virginia Clem Byrd Congressional Record Gruening Laos US Department of Agriculture

YMMIA Names Winder Gustave C Hedin as Secretary

M LA secretary Winder Gustave C Hedin was sustained as secretary for the YMMIA replacing Bruce Stocks who moved to Salt Lake City.

Winder Gustave C Hedin YMMIA Bruce Stocks Salt Lake City

Swainston Is Family Visit to Rexburg for Corliss

Mr and Mrs B H Swainston took their daughter Corliss to Rexburg to attend school at Ricks College this year. They also visited another daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Darrell Loosle, at Arco on the same day.

California Visitor’s Delicate Family Visit

California visitor Kent Williams of San Diego stayed with his ailing grandmother Ruth McGregor during the past week at Preston hospital.

Cleveland Kent Williams San Diego Calif Ruth McGregor Preston Hospital

Behles Visit Ogden for Eye Operation

Mr and Mrs William Behle spent several days in Ogden where he underwent an eye operation during the past week.

William Behle Ogden

Lions district meet notes and local scenes

Whozinit Lyle Petersen coordinates a Dutch oven steak gathering with Keith Neilson while Clyde Checketts chases after steak plates. Ross Rasmussen waits his turn as Scotty Wendell cleans windows and John Olsen rests in a church meeting. Charlie Peterson promotes the football team, Gene Anderson checks a case, and Sher Webb Rulon Dunn Ted Steers exit a Dam meeting. Rulon Dunn receives a plaque for Lions district committee work D. E. Hunt returns to town.

Lyle Petersen Keith Neilson Clyde’ Checketts Ross Rasmussen Scotty Wendell John Olsen Charlie Peterson Gene Anderson Sher Webb Rulon Dunn Ted Steers Rulon

Gleanings From The Round File Of Oddities

A round up of assorted items from post office notices to quirky curios. Short notes include National Dog Week Idaho dog ownership spending estimates, autumn equinox timing, Turkey hazel shells as fuel, a sun tanning doll, Paris perfume footwear, a stalled $5000 stair climbing wheelchair prize, and reflections on human height as character.

Utah State Fair Ends Nine Days With Wins by W R Fisher and Sons

The Utah State Fair closed after nine days with W R Fisher and Sons of Oxford earning three purple ribbons 13 blues five reds four whites one pink and one yellow. The 1952 spring boat was junior champion and reserve grand champion plus first in junior year ling son and senior champion as well as first in all groups. A wedding dance for Mr and Mrs Lee M Whittle is set for Saturday in Glencoe ward recreation hall with Merlin Smith orchestra. A 90th birthday for Mr Kofoed is noted for Aug 31. Preston is described as progressive with homes available as the Central school opens with 711 pupils in week one including 102 beginners. the board eyes extra rooms after bond failure.

Utah W R. Fisher and Sons of Oxford Lee M. Whittle Glencoe Ward Recreation Hall Merlin Smith the Central School Presbyterian Church

Local drive offers scenery near Birch Creek summit

Mel Reeves urges residents to enjoy an hour's drive for scenery as Preston Chamber of Commerce notes the nearby Birch Creek summit tops rival any faraway views. Fish trucks from the American Falls hatchery, led by Bud Ainsworth, helped transplant fish from Strongarm reservoir to other county waters last week with Mrs Ainsworth and Ed Scholes assisting and several sportsmen helping clean the catch.

Mel Reeves Preston Chamber of Commerce American Falls Bud Ainsworth Strongarm Reservoir

Miss LaRue Head leads Idaho Bengal editors and helpers

Twenty five years ago the Idaho Bengal weekly at the University of Idaho Southern lists Miss LaRue Head as women's editor with assistants Helen Greaves Edna Eames and four other girls. A court compromise ends a Mink Creek school site dispute, construction resumes on the church lot. About 200 Lions attend the inter city meet in Preston with events directed by Lion President Ralph Millar. Mr and Mrs Anker Kofoed of Weston celebrate 66 years of marriage.

Miss LaRue Head Idaho Bengal University of Idaho Southern Helen Greaves Edna Eames Mink Creek Preston Lion Ralph Millar Utah Idaho

Education Meeting Draws Local People

FRANKLIN The LDS Department of Education Northern Utah Southern Idaho and Western Wyoming Institute and Seminary held the fifth district meeting at the Utah State University Stake Center. Attendees from Franklin included Rishon and Mrs Samuel R Han Av Victor Dunkley Douglas Wright and Mr and Mrs I H Woodward.

William F. Berrett Salt Lake City J. Wester Christensen Wendell O. Rich F . Nixon East Cache Stake Sheldon Moore Logan Alain Burton Franklin Rishon Samuel R. Han Victor Dunkley Douglas Wright I. H Woodward

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Birthday Listings in The Citizen This Week

The Citizen lists reader birthday wishes and names by date from September 27 to October 3, featuring Blanche Hull, Gary Keller, David Tanner, Vel Smvarrow, Myrl McKenzie, Judy Ransom, Rhy Swainston, Myrl Klippert, Jerry Messick, Gwyllym Blaser, Clay Johnson, Eldora Jensen, Joyce Tovey, Karen Manning, James Lowe, Edward Bowles, Steven Norton, Rex Woodward, Lynn Woodward, Brian Hyde, and others with multiple dates and notes for card submissions.

Blanche “Hull Gary ‘Keller David C. Tanner Reo G. Alder Vel Smvarrow Myrl McKenzie Judy Ransom Rhy Swainston Myrl Klippert Jerry, Messick Gwyllym Blaser Clay Johnson Eldora Jensen Joyce Tovey Karen Manning James C. Lowe Edward Bowles Steven Norton Rex Woodward Lynn D. Woodward Brian Hyde Boyd Condie Barbara M. Smith Fern Wilkinson Brian Womack A . Wendell Cheryl Hampton Duffy McFarland Peggy Call Margaret Kerr Eldon Auger Allen Christensen Rodney Larsen Gail Crockett Ivona Sharn Eddie Burrup Ora Anne Nielson Henry Matthews Todd Brown

Jokes and Bits From a Busy Day of Laughs

A collection of light anecdotes and gags involving doctors, bankers, a speaker, a gift shop sign, a gardener, marriage jokes, a salesman, a doctor visit, a public relations hunt in Tucson, and an Indian with a phone. The pieces play on wordplay and situational humor with everyday settings.

Tucson Arizona

Utah Duel Sparks Weekend Rift in Salt Lake City

In Salt Lake City and Ogden, relatives clash during a weekend visit amid lingering tensions from previous quarrels. The dispute centers on travel plans and family duties, with no injuries reported.

L. Bennett Temiy Utah Salt Lake City Salt Lake Ogden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Preston and Idaho State University Dan Doolie Edward Dear Mister Wimmen Bug Htokum Bug Zeke Grubb Zeke Wimmer Department of Agriculture THE Preston Citizen Franklin County Citizen Cache Valley Clarion Citizen Publishing Company J. Walter Ross Wayne D. Hell City County of M.la RICKS California Barney Rice Turkey Paris National Inventors Council Audbon Society Africa By McFearters Kofoed Watir Obey Weaken Happy Virginia Merrill Robert Merrill John Waterlaus Jacoby Myrtle
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