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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1944

Page

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Farm Chemurgy Topic At Chamber Meeting Saturday

Franklin county residents will hear farm chemurgy expert R H Gale of Idaho Power Boise in a Preston chamber program at 8 p m Saturday in the high school auditorium. Associated Civic clubs will join. Grace president Fred Cooper speaks. Irene McGregor leads the quartet. Dr Leo Hawkes presides. music by the high school orchestra. Invocation by Staylone Belanson.

Franklin County Preston Chamber of Commerce R- H. Gale The Idaho-Power-company Boise Associated Civic Clubs Southeastern Idaho Chemargte Gale Idaho Secetary of National Farm Chemurgic Council Oregon Twin Falls St. Anthony Blackfoot Cooper Fred Cooper Grace Irene McGregor Ogden Leo Hawkes Chamber Lynn Lawrence sTaylone Belaons

Recent Births At Hospital In The Area

Mr and Mrs William Poole of Whitney welcome a girl born March 30. Mr and Mrs Carl Christensen of Mink Creek have a girl born April 5. Mr and Mrs Ted Roper of Preston report a girl born April 4. Mr and Mrs John Purser of Preston announce a girl born April 4. Mr and Mrs Max Andreasen of Cleveland announce a girl born April 6. Mr and Mrs Paul Adams of Cleveland announce a boy born April 3. Mr and Mrs Jim Beveredge of Preston welcome a girl born April 6. Mr and Mrs Milton Cutler of Preston report a boy born April 6. Mr and Mrs Paul Condie of Preston announce a boy born April 8. Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson of Preston report a boy born April 8. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Porter of Ogden report a boy born April 8. Mr and Mrs L P Dahlman of Preston announce a girl born April 2.

William Poole Whitney Carl Christensen Mink Creek Ted "Roper Preston John Purser Max Andreasen Cleveland Paul Adams Jim ‘Beveredge Milton Cutler Paul Condie Jack Anderson Kenneth Porter Ogden Boy L. P. Dahlman

Dairy payments merged for March and April milk output

Dairy program will issue a single payment covering March and April milk production. Applications received at county AAIA offices from May 1 to May 31 will qualify. North Idaho feed costs offset by 50 cents per hundredweight for whole milk and 8 cents per pound for butterfat.

AAIA Tates Idaho

Preston Lions Host District Governor at Ladies Night

Members of the Preston Lions club welcomed district governor H. Weller Jenkins of Grace to a Wednesday meeting in the courthouse recreation hall. Earl Nelson officiated as master of ceremonies and spoke on civic clubs during wartime. A luncheon followed and Merlin Smith’s orchestra provided dancing with a glee club performance and a floor show led by Mrs Donna Noyes.

Preston Lions Club H. Weller Jenkins Grace Court House Recreation Hall Earl Nelson Preston Lions Lions and Ladies Merlin’ Smith Lions Glee Club Lyle Shipley Donna Noyes Keith Campbell R. H. Gibson Fred Evans

Salzedo Ensemble to close Civic Music series in Logan

The Salzedo Ensemble ends the 1943-44 Civic Music season in Logan with a Friday concert on April 14 announced by local chairman Newell Hart. The program features two harps a flute and cello with pianist Claudio Arrau appearing in last month’s performance.

Cache Valley Civic Music Association Logan Newell Hart Salzedo Claudio—Arrau

Beets Contest Offered to Youthful Farmers in Franklin County

Franklin County Sugar Company invites 4H youths and teenage growers to enter a beets contest. Contestants must contract by June 1, plant one acre, perform half the work, keep detailed records, submit by December 1 with a theme on improving the project, and include a photo. Prizes total 25, 15, and 10 dollars for first through third place.

Franklin County Sugar Company Sigar Company

Thespian Club Presents Pride and Prejudice at He High

The Thespians announce Friday performance of Pride and Prejudice in He High School auditorium on April. The show begins at 7 p m with tickets priced at 45 and 35 cents.

Sis P. m

Veterinarian to Open Full Time Practice in County

Dr J H Newhall of Junction City Oregon will locate in the county for full time veterinary practice about May 1. He has toured the locality and sees need for services. A Washington State University graduate he studied at the University of Washington and will live here with his mother in about three weeks.

Frankin County J. H. Newhall Junction Washington State University Pullman Washington

Beautification Program Planned By City

City plans a summer beautification drive led by manager Ivan Goff. Four blocks on north State Street will be planted with white ash trees from Third North to the road turn end. Trees noted for shade will enhance future city beauty as they grow. East and south sewage plant grounds will feature tree planting and shrubs.

Ivan Goff North State Street Third North State

Preston Police tighten enforcement plans announced by Chief Head

Police in Preston issued a public notice in the Citizen outlining stricter enforcement. Chief Bill Head warned arrests for open liquor in public, running red lights, jaywalking, illegal parking, disturbing the peace, and resisting officers. He noted recent arrests and fines and urged public cooperation.

Preston Bill Head Parkers Allens , Service Crockett, Service Clinton’ Smith Smithfield Chief Head

Foulger Brothers Killed in Utah Car Crash

The Foulger brothers Lewia Charles Foulger 47 and Fred J. Foulger died in an automobile wreck near Lehi Utah as they returned from a fishing trip. The car struck a truck, left the highway, and fell into a 15 foot wash. Two boys Gene Foulger and William Holaten were injured.

Lehi Utah Preston People Ag Lewia Charles Foulger Ed" Corringe Fred J. Foulger Gene Foulger William Holaten Balt Lake City

Idaho Franklin County Candidates File Dates Set

Candidacy petitions for the June 13 Idaho primary must be filed April 14 to May 13. County Auditor Cleo Swenson says few people have requested petitions. Claude Keller of Mink Creek has withdrawn from the Democratic commissioner race. Angus Condie, named as a strong Republican assessor candidate, also stated he will not seek the nomination.

Idaho Franklin Cleo Swenson Claude Keller Mink Creek Angus Condie

Two More Marines From Franklin County Enter Training

Two Franklin County men Donald R. Hurt and Willard H. Thompson have been admitted to the Marine Corps. They reported for the March induction quota and are now in basic training at the Marine base in San Diego.

Franklin County Marine Corps of the Armed” Forces Donald R. Hurt Willard H. Thompson Marine Base San Diego

Vernon J. Cole Dies in Papua Island Service Return

Telegram from the War Department informs Mr and Mrs John A Cole of Preston Star Route that their son Private First Class Vernon J Cole died in April from drowning while serving in the Pacific theater near Engle Island. He enlisted in May 1941 in the Army Engineering Service and left with the first contingents. He leaves six brothers and four sisters: Alfred Bessie Reeder Treasureton Harvey Percy Willard Gifold in England Newman Mrs Hannah Christensen Etna Wyoming Mrs Alice Weeks Lewiston Utah and Mrs Mamie Crockett Smithfield Utah.

War Vernon J. Cole John A. Cole Preston Star War Department Atates Engebl Tof Selacteéa Army Engineering Service Alfred Bessie Reeder Treasureton Harvey Percy Willard Preston Pvt Gifold Cole England Newman Washington Hanna -Christensen Etna Wyoming Alice Weeks Lewiston

Cafe Renovation Plans for Clint's Cafe in Preston

Plans for complete renovation and refinishing of Clint's Cafe in Preston are under way with completion expected in 60 to 90 days. The interior has been refinished and the banquet hall moved upstairs to create booths and tables for overflow trade while the kitchen will be enlarged for better workflow. The upstairs Blue Room will host service clubs and private parties with carpet and blue decor and a dumbwaiter transfer. Mr and Mrs Hendricks express confidence in Preston and aim to offer one of the finest eating places in the state. Mrs Helen Bunker visiting husband Captain Robert Bunker in Shreveport with Sgt Marlow Palmer visiting Camp Maxey Texas on furlough.

Clint Preston Clint Hendricks Hendricks Mra Helen~Bunker Robert Bunker Shreveport Louisiana Sgt Marlow -Palmer Maxey Texas

Franklin Stake Conference Set

Franklin stake conference plans are announced with Ezra Knowlton and Bishop Joseph B. Wirthlin as outside speakers. L. V. Merrill will preside with sessions starting Saturday at 8 p m and Sunday at 9 a m, open to priesthood and public, plus primary program led by Vera Cole.

Franklin Stake Ezra Knowlton Church Welfare Committee Joseph BE. Wirthlin Salt Lake City L. V. Merrill Vera Cole Stake Primary

Scout Pow Wow Set by Cache Valley Council in Logan

The Cache Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America will stage a spring Pow Wow at the USAC in Logan Utah on April 20 21 and 22. Eligible participants include registered second and first class and senior scouts with Franklin County leaders planning active involvement. Registration starts Thursday at 7 pm and events run Friday and Saturday from 7 am to 10 pm with a 9 pm Saturday banquet concluding the program.

Cache Valley Council Boy Scouts of America USAC Logan Utah Franklin County

Bounty on Crow and Magpie Offers Five Cent Reward

Idaho offers three cents per head for crows and magpies with Franklin County Fish and Game Association adding two more via May 15 1944. After that date payments revert to state rate. Local association officers Wayne Evans and Pat Holton handle rewards while Mr and Mrs Llewellyn Jenkins visited Salt Lake City on business.

Idaho Franklin County Fish and Game Association Wayne Evans Pat Holton Tecelva

Rotary Names:New Officers Installation Set For July 1

Arthur Johnson was elected president of the Preston Rotary Club for the coming year and will take office in July. Ray Bright will be vice president, Cleo Swenson secretary, and T R Bowden treasurer. Directors named include Ed Crockett Bill Davis W Paul Merrill Sr and Al Richards. At the meeting Welland Smith presented a colored film showing sugar beet industry development from planting to factory output.

Arthur Johnson Preston Rotary Club Ray Bright Cleo Swenson T. R. Bowden Ed Crockett Bill Davis W. Paul Merrill al Richards

Sugar beet crop demand boosts Idaho farmers for 1944

The AAA conference in Boise reports higher interest in sugar beets among southern Idaho farmers, aiming to meet or exceed 1944 goals for crops including potatoes, wheat, and beans. Beet prices are set at 1.50 per ton above average quality, with a purchase program at 5.65 per hundredweight for peas.

Idaho Boise Milford J. Vaught State AAA Vaught Bar “Bee E

Clean Up Plans For Preston Apr 25 Drive

Plans for the annual Preston clean up and paint up program are nearly complete under the Merchants Bureau of the chamber of commerce. The event is set for Tuesday April 26 with city schools closed to let students aid in cleaning yards and residences countywide. Stores will close half a day for cleaning and display setup. Preston will provide trash collection for all residents. Time schedules will be announced next week. The sanitation drive includes street cleaning with merchants cooperating and sidewalk sweeping by each firm. The effort extends to theatres restaurants and pool halls with cleaning rules to follow at closing time. Continued on Page 10.

Preston Merchants—Bureau Chamber of Commerce

Civic Clubs Set First Meeting of Year in Preston

Members of the Associated Civic Clubs of Southeastern Idaho will meet Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Preston High School auditorium with Grace Cooper presiding as president. Committee chairmen will read routine reports and studies, followed by a banquet at Clint’s Café at 6 p.m. Reservations due by 5 p.m. Friday.

Associated Civic Clubs Southeastern Idaho Wills Preston Fredt Cooper Grace Audx Torium C. G.’ Stanton Clint’s Cafe Preston Service Clubs Chamber of Commerce Utah Power Office

Poultry Specialist to Check Local Flocks in Franklin County

Specialist Prem Moore, poultry expert for Ida ho, will visit Franklin County on April 17 18 and 19 to assist farmers with flock problems. He will tour farms rather than hold public meetings due to travel difficulties. Farmers needing help should contact the County Agent’s office or Ralph Millar for arrangements.

Prem Moore Idaho Franklin County Moore Ralph Millar Pren Moore

Two Pioneers Pass This Week

This week marked the deaths of two pioneer matrons. Emma Jemima Torre Uhenan of Preston died Friday at her daughter’s home, with funeral services held in the Preston Third Ward chapel. Mrs Chapman Wesborn of Croydon Utah, born 1865, married John T Chapman in Logan temple, devoted forty years to Relief Society work. survivors include sons John W Chapman of Firth Idaho and Floyd Chapman.

Preston Weston Emma Jemima Torre Uhenan Charles’ EB

Students Win Honors In District Speech Meet

Preston high school students earned top and secondary honors at the Southern Idaho state speech meet in Albion. Roma Smith won a dramatic reading and Phyllis Booker took original oratory top honors.

Albion Roma Smith Phyllis Booker Beula Bell Donna Jean Hansen Catherine McClune Blaise Donna ‘Noyes Dorothy Greaves Roma Smith Maxine Petterborz Cole Jon Re Francine Drinkler Noyes Ariel G. Eames van’ Ness Hansen

Also Mentioned on This Page

RE. Gale Idaho Power Authority Lions Salzedo Ensemble Final Civic Music Feature Thespian Pe Omintee EE Gale Chemurgy Crown South Pacific Scouts Council Llewellyn "Jenkins Rotary Cites
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