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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1943

Page

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Andrew Nash Rites Tuesday at Preston Tabernacle

Funeral services for County Commissioner Andrew O B Nash were held Tuesday afternoon April 6 at the Franklin Stake Tabernacle. The community observed the tribute with closed businesses and half mast flags while students lined the school routes. Speakers included C Earl Goaslind and Bernice R Parkinson with musical numbers and remarks by local officials and university educators.

Andrew O'B. Nash Franklin Stake Tabernacle Nash Preston 1St East High School Jefferson School Taberneale Board of Education C. Earl Goaslind Preston First Ward Ward Harold Swift Rulon Hansen EB. Ray Merrill D. Ariel Nash Thos. Preston Chamber of Commerce R. B. Rowell Bernice R. Parkinsons Nemae Franklin Stake Comak Wm.p. Shumway Wm. A. Davis Henry H. Rawlings Board of County Commissioners Roald F. Campbell University of Utah

Steps To Offset Hay Shortage In Franklin County

Franklin County faces a severe hay shortage with over half the alfalfa land killed and up to 60 percent of irrigated hay lost. County Agent Craner cites dairy stock needs and urges government financing or loans to buy outside hay. Beets are proposed as alternate use, with pulp and molasses for feed. other crops such as oats, corn, dried peas and beans, and wheat are considered.

Franklin William Craner Preston Chamber of Commerce County War Board Franklin County Sugar Company Craner

Winder Ward Sells Bonds At Basket Dance

The Winder ward held a basket dance Friday night raising about 500 dollars in bonds and stamps. Hattie Swainston sold seven bonds winning a corsage for the top amount. Baskets decorated as ships, submarines, red cross and pioneer wagons spiced the event. Attendees called it one of the liveliest entertainments in years.

Winder Ward Vern Nelson William Swains Hattie Swainston Red Cross

Preston mayoral race filed with April filing deadline

Three mayoral candidates R. B. Gibson Edwin Crockett and J. N. Larson entered the Preston city election to replace retiring Mayor Clifford Forsgren. Council races include Wayne Evans L. L. Hansen in the first precinct and James Hoggan William A. Davis Harlan Simmons in the second. Incumbents S. P. Packer George Staggar Roy Greaves and Lillie Benson hold clerk treasurer posts. Filing closes Wednesday April 14.

Preston R. B. Gibson Edwin Crockett J. N. Larson Clifford Forsgren Wayne Evans L. L. Hansen Oneida Street James Hoggan William A. Davis Harlan Simmons Hoggan Mr. Evans S. P.packer George Staggar Roy Greaves Lillie Benson

March High Month for Insurance Claims

Idaho Mutual Benefit Association reports March claims paid this year exceed March 1942 by over $1000. The piece notes March is the big month for claims annually and hints at seasonal changes affecting payouts.

Idaho Mutual Benefit Association

Attendance Urged For Preston PTA Special Meeting

All officers and members of the Preston Parent Teachers Association are urged to attend a special meeting Saturday at 3 30 p m in the court room of the court house. Mrs Anna H Hayes, National Congress PTA member, will be present and meet local PTA workers.

Preston Parent-Teachers’ ‘Association Anna H. Hayes National Congress of PTA

Sacrament Meeting Announced for Fourth Ward

Notice states a sacra ment meeting will be held in the Fourth Ward on Sunday April 12 at 2 p m under the direction of stake missionaries.

Stake Missionaries

Mrs McAdoo to Address Victory Bond Rally

Mrs Eleanor Wilson McAdoo daughter of the late President Wilson will be the principal speaker at a Victory Bond Rally Saturday in the High school auditorium. The event supports the April drive with a $105 300 county quota. A bond booth will operate in stores and be manned by servicemen’s wives. Committees across wards organize the drive.

Eleanor Wilson McAdoo Wilson County Bond Committee Paul Smith McAdoo Chet Forsgren O. P. Merrill Estus Packer Joe Malmberg W. L. Wills Fred Davis O. R. Cutler Homer Johnson Howard J. Maughan Smith Norma Kofoed Phenot Edgley Karl Cutler Booth Bootha Ben Johnson Franklina G. L.wright Lester—Lowe Weston I. H. Nash H. R. Bingham Dayton Godfrey Schwartz Albert Moser Clifton Quince Rice Banida Stewart Geddes Joseph Christensen Winder Shirley Palmer John Follett Treasureton Chas Shumway

Citizen Not Fooling About Dropping Delinquent Subscribers

The Citizen announces a strict war era policy to drop delinquent subscribers due to government print restrictions. Names of arrears will be removed after a short notice period to conserve newsprint. Readers upset by cancellations are urged to settle accounts promptly to avoid loss of delivery.

Chamber To Invest 1500 In War Bonds For Projects

Preston Chamber of Commerce directors on Wednesday evening voted to invest 1500 of surplus funds in G series war bonds. The Rodeo fund of 842 has sat idle for a year and a 650 cash surplus will cover the balance. Bonds will be held in a safety deposit box in the chamber’s name and not interfere with this year’s activities.

Preston Chamber of Commerce Rodeo Chamber

Regional Meet In Logan Sunday Conference for Cache Valley Stakes

Regional conference in Logan Tabernacle brings together priesthood workers from seven Cache Valley Stakes Hyrum Logan Cache Smithfield Benson Franklin and Oneida. Elder Fielding Smith Alma Sonne and Antoine Riviis join leadership with sessions at 10 am 2 pm and a special interlude. Community singing led by Bishop Baugh with solos by Ben H Roberts and other stake officers invited to participate and instructed.

Cache Valley L.D.S Logan Tabernacle C. W. Dunn Logan Hyrum Cache Smithfield Benson Franklin Oneida Joséph Fielding Smith Council of the Twelve Alma Sonne Antoine R Iviis First Council of Seventy Dunn Fred B. Baugh Bén H. Roberts

Infant Funeral Set For Friday

Funeral services for Catherine Bosen two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Bosen will be held Friday at 2 p m in the Riverdale ward with Bishop J M Evans presiding. Hendricks Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The child is survived by four sisters Marilyn Barbara Betty and another infant sister.

Riverdale Catherine Bosen Roy Bosen Bishop M. Evans Bing Hendricks Mortuary Marilyn Barbara Betty Elater

Tractors Needed If Not In Use For Spring Planting

A sugar company official urges dry farmers and stockmen with unused tractors to offer them for spring planting to ease a shortage. Jed Lewis reports the Mobile Labor camp is ready for occupancy by Japanese evacuees, with 50 already arrived on county farms. Reed Anderson will lead the camp, with first contingents arriving around April 15 to 20.

Tom Heath Jed Lewis Reed Anderson

Contagious Diseases Warn County Residents

The county physician urges caution on widespread contagious diseases this week in the Citizen. Emphasizes health rules and preventive measures to protect everyone and notes that diagnosed cases will be quarantined.

Fence Rationing Ends As Official Orders Lead Change

A Food Production Director, M. C. Town, ordered that rationing fences be discontinued. This suggests fencing may be obtained without a purchase certificate from county farm machinery rationing committees.

M. C. Town

Franklin County Scout Awards Prize Plan Revealed

A Franklin County Boy Scouts program awards up to fifty dollars for an inter-scout and inter-troop competition run with the support of the chamber of commerce. Prizes include ten dollars to the top troop, three dollars to top patrol, five dollars to an Eagle candidate, and cash prizes for the next five high scorers.

Franklin County Preston Chamber of Commerce B. G. Weaver Howard Maughan Billy Hassett Sidney__Biggs Franklin Oneida

Peterson Family Home Remark Captures Tiny Laugh

Sergeant A. C. Pete Peterson is home spending a short farewell laugh with his parents Mr and Mrs N G Peterson.

A. C Pete) Peterson Mr.and Mra N. G. Peterson

Shumway Will Lead Preston Rotary Incumbent named president for year

William Shumway, secretary for thirteen years, to be Preston Rotary president starting July 1. Arthur Johnson elected vice president, Angus Condie secretary, R R Rowell treasurer. Board directors: R J Bjorkman, George Egbert, Bill McCune, Willis Hendricks, Homer Johnson holdover. Bus guests included Ross Callan and H G MacKnight, musical program by Preston high school members.

William Shumway Preston Rotary Arthur Johnson Angus Condie R. R. Rowell R. J. Bjorkman George Egbert Bill McCune Willis Hendricks Homer Johnson

Population declines mark Idaho counties in war era report

A report by the Idaho State Chamber of Commerce details county population changes from 1940 to February 1943. Franklin, Bear Lake, Oneida, Fremont, Jefferson, Blaine, and Boise show 15 to 63 percent declines, while Bannock Elmore Kootenai and Valley report gains. Overall Idaho’s population fell about 10.43 percent from 524,873 in 1940 to 470,120 in February 1943, with roughly 20,000 losses attributed to armed forces.

Tdaho State Chamber of Commerce Spe Atrénd Segeeia Registritio i. Meniain Sre Franklin County Bear-Lake Oneida Idaho Fremont Jefferson Blaine Boise Bannock Elmore Bingham Kootenai Valley

Jeep Dance to Aid School Bond Sales at Preston High

Preston High students mount a fundraising drive for defense stamps and bonds with a Jeep campaign ending in an April 9 dance. Each class selects a queen from Beth Nuffer Amy Rasmussen and Renee Alder to crown during the event. An auction will raise additional money for defense stamps and bonds.

Preston High Beth Nuffer Amy Rasmussen Renee Alder

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