Housing for Veterans Skewed to Big Cities Says Rural Leader
A Utah county farmer asserts Denver Salt Lake City and other metros received wartime housing materials for veterans while Preston Idaho and rural areas were largely ignored. He cites 250 houses to shelter personnel in Salt Lake City and over 750 homes planned for veterans in Denver area, accusing agencies of discrimination and delayed priorities.
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Denver
Preston
Boise
Pocatello
OPA
Pro Tuberculosis Campaign in Gooding Stirs Town Debate
The Gooding drive to secure a state tuberculosis hospital for the town turns acrimonious as Dr J H Cromwell calls for removal of Idaho Anti Tuberculosis Association officers and accuses funds of misuse. The dispute frames the campaign as a pro tuberculosis push undermining public trust and hospital goals.
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J. H. Cromwell
Gooding
Idaho Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Cromwell
Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Idaho Pioneer
Boise
Southern Idaho pushed for four year university status
Gov. Arnold Williams vows to elevate Idaho University at Pocatello to a four year school. Support comes from Dr. C. A. Robins and ex governor C. A. Bottolfsen as GOP candidates back the plan. The push highlights growing southern Idaho population and access to higher education, while northern Idaho opposes expanding Moscow's dominance.
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University of Idaho At
Utah
Preston
Los Angeles
Moscow
Northern Idaho
Idaho
Ward Reunion in Treasureton Celebrates with Dance and Lunch
Friday March 22 Treasureton held a Ward Reunion with Gene Paskins in charge of the program and Wanda Hess and Trene Nelson directing the lunch. Attendees included Charles Shunway Eliza Johnson Elizabeth Sant Maggie Smith and many local families. A primary conference followed with Celia Paskins presiding and Joyce Perry conducting. Stake officials from Preston Logan and Riverdale attended as did Scout leaders and officers. The day included goodwill visits, a dance, and community fellowship at Hazelton Raise and nearby towns.
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Gene Paskins
Wanda Hess
Trene Nelson
Charles Shunway
Eliza Johnson
Elizebeth Sant
Maggie K Smith
Wm. Paskins
Ralph Perry
Ken Panter
Dock Barger
Wm. Conlin
Howard Swainston
Lula Lyons
Midvale
Utah
Leona Kirby
Kirby
Idaho Falls
Jed Ritchie
Leon Wells
Baby
Preston
Robert Wells
Celia Paskins
Joyce Perry
Stake
Della Crockett
Rae Webester
Jim Williams
Logan
Louis Barrington
Riverdale
Malcom Denton
Whitney
LeRay Perry
Glenn Nelson
Albert Moser
Lee Gilbert
Ben Young
R A. Ward
Pocatello
Blackfoot
Tom Williams
Myrtle Peterson
Hyrum
Fire Side Club
T J Barger
DeRalph Perry
Salt Lake
von Atkinson Kerr Shumway
Bill Webster’s Debate Turns Heated Over Rival Plans
Sam and Lud argued over each others plan at Bill Webster’s and almost fought. Both now consider the other a public enemy for not backing their own plan.
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Bill Webster
Sam
Lud
Pranks and Quotes on State Street
A collage of witty quips and verse fragments. Irving Cobb and Lee Hansen are referenced with humorous lines about insanity, employment, heroism, and gender. The piece satirizes social attitudes and springtime verse with a mix of mischief and irony.
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Richard Jensen
Thousand Kisses Check Becomes Ice Man’s Payday
A husband writes his wife a birthday letter with a check for a thousand kisses. She replies with thanks and notes the ice man cashed the check that morning, turning a romantic gesture into a practical joke.
The Easy Way and Flicker in His Eyes in Film Gossip
The piece quotes Pop explaining how to catch crazy men with rouge lipstick and a permanent wave. It then notes an actress who married a director, longed for children, and ended up with a producer.
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Pop
Junior
Secret Weapon Claims and OPA Tossed in Debate
Fragmentary remarks reference Germany allegedly developing a freezing secret weapon within five miles. Ralph Strub counters with optimism about the United States Office of Price Administration. The snippet captures wartime rhetoric and defense confidence amid uncertainty.
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Germany
Ralph Strub
OPA
Hat from twenty five years ago drew big bang reaction
A playful note on a woman finding a vintage hat from a quarter century ago and its surprising reception. A quip about eggs and a street corner overheard remark likens a man to a shadow always on the far side.
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State Street
Parting Shot on Pedestrian Safety as a Civic Task
A compact opinion note argues that making streets safe for pedestrians rivals efforts to safeguard democracy, framing urban safety as a core public duty and civic priority.
Cafeteria Menu Week at Jefferson Cafeteria April 8 12
Menu for week April 8 to 12 lists daily meals at Jefferson Cafeteria. Items include noodles with Johnny Marzitti buttered green beans orange bread butter and milk on Monday. minced ham and lettuce sandwich cream of tomato soup macaroni and cracker milk peaches on Wednesday. beef in milk areyy mashed potatoes buttered green vad apricots on Thursday. meat loaf with brown gravy buttered carrots pumpkin pudding with whipped cream on Friday. Also an ad notes large stock of columnar pads at Citizen office.
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Johnny Marzitti
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Preston Citizen
Franklin County Citizen
Cache Valley Clarion
William MacKnight
Belva Hart
Leland Chatterton
Shirley Chatterton
Franklin
Treasureton
Citizen
Joe Marsh
Sam and Lud
Lud Denny
Sam Hackney
United States Brewers Foundation
Irving Cobb
Washington
Bombardier
White House
Dayton
Lee Hansen
Tom
Franklin Fanniesex
Cluff
Texaco Service
Wilford Hotel
Howard Johnson
Petterburg Chevrolet Co
Lancaster-Easting Motor Supplies, Inc
Preston Radio Service
Utah Power & Light Co
Foss Brothers
Anna Pautz
P. O
Vancouver
Wash
John Deere
Jeferson Cafeteria
Uncle Sam
Mest
Jimiy
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