Dunbar Named to Franklin County Selective Service Board
W. E. Gene Dunbar was named to Franklin county Selective Service board to fill a vacancy created by Cleo Swenson’s resignation. The article notes the board’s historic service since 1940, its current members led by Homer Johnson, and the board’s demanding hours and unpaid status.
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W. E
Gene) Dunbar
Franklin County
Selective Service Board
Cleo Swenson
Dunbar
IVR
Franken County
Homer Johnson
Harley Greaves
Henry Rawlings
Benjamin A. Meek
Riverdale
Meek
Mr. Nash
H.—Nowlin-Hale
Nash
Austin Merrill
Swenson
Hale
Merrill
Norman Steele
Jeep Campaign Climaxed With Student Fund Drive Friday
The Jeep campaign peaked Friday night at the Nielsen gym with a student body dance and auction. Students spent 535 dollars on bands and stamps with prizes added. Sophomore Queen Renee Alder was chosen as the class outpaced others by 320 dollars in bonds and stamps. Jerald Greaves named chief board-grower and Margaret Bingham recognized for cooperation. Seniors placed second with 207 dollars and Juniors last at 198. The jeep quota remains short by 1.75 dollars, expected to be met this week.
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The
Jerald Greaves
Margaret Bingham
War Ration Book Notes and Stamp Validity Dates
Ration reminders list A book coupons valid March 22 to May 21 for four gallons each sugar coupons five pounds through May 31 Coffee Stamp 26 one pound expires April 26 Shoes Stamp No 17 good for one pair through June 15 Remaining red A B and C stamps valid for meat cheese and butter until April 30 Red stamps valid next Monday April 19.
One Hundred Four Graduate From LDS Seminary May 2
Four hundred graduates from the Franklin LDS Seminary in Preston will participate in the twenty first graduation exercises on Sunday May 2 at the Franklin Stake tabernacle. Principal Ernest Eberhard oversees the program with students presenting most numbers. Parents friends and the general public are invited.
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Franklin L.D.S
Preston
Franklin Stake Tabernacle
Ernest Eberhard
Will
Franklin Seminary
Double-Check Hay Fields, Says Craner
County Agent Wm Craner urges farmers to recheck alfalfa stands winter killed before plowing. He notes some fields show less damage than feared this spring and emphasizes the need for hay next winter, making a second look important.
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Wm. Craner
Craner
Preston City Election narrows to three mayoral hopefuls
The Preston mayoral race moves toward a three candidate field as filing closes. Candidates are J N Larson R B Gibson and Edwin Crockett Simmons. Harlan Simmons withdraws from the second district race amid a party relocation. District voting, polling places, and hours: 9 am to 7 pm on election day.
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Preston
J. N.larson
R. B. Gibson
Edwin Crockett
Simmons
Patel
Harlan
Jimmie Hoggan
Bill Davis
Roy Greaves
Lillie _Benson
Oneida Street
Martin-Howe-Garage
xfeGine Motor
Public Guest At Wildlife Movie and Lecture
Public lecture and wildlife motion pictures by Professor Lee Kay of USAC faculty come to Preston next Tuesday evening April 20 at 9 15 to avoid Ward Mutuals. Kay, affiliated with Utah state biological surveys, speaks at the Franklin County Fish and Game Association event inviting all to attend and learn about preserving local game and fish conditions.
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Lee Kay
USAC
Ward Mutuals
Kay
Utah
Preston
Franklin County
Season Dogs Training Banned During Closed Field Season
It is unlawful to train dogs or let them run in the field during a yearly closed season from April 1 to August 16, per the Fish and Game department. Birds nest and rear young, so the restriction applies to protecting wildlife during this period.
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Fish and Game’ Department
Rules For Use Of The Library In Preston Franklin County
Free library cards issued to county taxpayers upon signing. Nonresident applicants must have a signed taxpayer card. the signer is responsible for all books. Deposit required per book. Books have two week non rental period with renewal. Fines accrue for overdue books. Rental shelf fees and renewals apply. Losses must be made good. Borrower liable for all fines and books. Family restrictions apply for overdue items. Card status limits checkout to four books. Library open daily except Sundays and holidays from noon to evening.
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Preston
Franklin County
Ning
Preston PTA to Elect New Officers After Meeting
A Preston PTA social concludes the year with a high school auditorium talk by Dr Alten R Cutler on cancer. Vocal solos by Mrs Elda Carlson and Junior Christensen, plus officer elections for next year. Attendance drive rewards flags to top homerooms, with social to follow in the gym. PTA cooperates in the April Bond drive and sets up a booth for bond purchases.
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Preston P.T.A
Alten R. Cutler
Elda Carlson
Junior Christensen
Pt.a
Alice Liljenquist
Sam
P.T.A
Lions Pledge 5800 In Bonds During Victory Sale
The Preston Lions club pledged 5800 in bonds at a Wednesday meeting at Jack's Cafe to boost Franklin county toward the national Victory bond sale goal. R. R. Rowell urged the move as crucial to Idaho meeting its 13 million dollar target. Weldon Nash noted Idaho Lions Club’s national magazine citation for aiding the cruiser Boise restoration. musical numbers featured Bobby Anderson and Billy in a cornet duet.
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Preston Lions Club
Jack's Cafe
Franklin County
R. R. Rowell
Idaho
Weldon
Nash
Lions Clubs‘of
National’ Magazine
Boise
Bobby Anderson
Billy
Mrs. Smith Appointed Chamber Secretary in Preston
Mrs Kenneth Smith now acts as secretary to the Preston chamber of commerce, filling the vacancy left by Maudie Stowell. She also serves as secretary to Civilian Defense and aids the public with tire and tube applications at the chamber office, offering stenography services to the public.
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Kenneth Smith
Preston
Chamber of Commerce
Navy Reopens Substation in Preston Seeks Recruits
The Navy reopens its Preston recruiting sub-station in the city hall council room after a two month closure. In charge is Specialist First Class R. D. Van Buskirk with Yeoman Third Class Joseph Olenslager assisting. Recruits sought include 17 year olds and men 38 to 60, plus women for the WAVE and SPARS.
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Navy
Preston
R. D. van Buskirk
van Buskirk
Malad
State Highway Department
Boise
Joseph
Third Ward Chapel Being Re-Decorated
The Third Ward chapel interior is under decoration with painting and varnishing led by R. M. Dalley. Due to finishing work in the assembly room, Sacrament meeting and all church classes are suspended this week. Ladies from ward organizations assisted across all rooms. rest of building to be completed next week.
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Third Ward
R. M. Dalley
Japanese Labor Believed Ample Help For Franklin County
Reports from Parley L Allred via Jed Lewis indicate ample Japanese American laborers ready to return from the Poston Arizona camp for Franklin County spring work. With Gojf Iwakira helping, Allred has contacted past workers and their referrals to arrange year round and part time labor, urging farmers to submit applications quickly to coordinate rotation and full working periods.
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Franklin County
Poston
Arizona
Jed Lewis
Parley L .Allred
Gojf Iwakira
Mr. Allred
Aary Farmer
Holy Mass to Be Held in Chamber of Commerce Rooms
Reverend J. O Connor announces Holy Mass in the chamber of commerce rooms on Saturday April 17 at 10 a.m. All Catholics are urged to attend.
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J. O'Connor
Chamber of Commerce
County Reaches Quarter Mark Of April Victory Bond Quota
Franklin County citizens have reached one fourth of the $105 300 quota in the Second War Loan drive. After three days bond sales hit $25 000 with Preston Chamber of Commerce members purchasing $1 500 in Series I bonds and local clubs pledging $7 500 and $5 800 respectively. Idaho state bonds totaling $1.2 million were allocated to counties, giving Franklin County a $9 200 credit toward its quota. The Victory Committee continues urging churches, organizations, and residents to buy bonds, visiting communities across the county.
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Franklin County
Ben B. Johnson
Victory Fund Committee
R. R. Rowell
War Savings Staff
Chamber
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Preston Rotary Club
Preston Lions Club
Idaho
Franklin
Karger
Victory
Preston City
Federal Land ‘Bank
Post Office
U.S
U. S
Junior High Opera Bits O Blartney Scheduled Friday
Principal Edwin Herschi announces the Junior High will present the Irish two act operetta Bits O Blartney on Friday April 16 at 8 15 PM in the senior high school auditorium. Directed by Lyle Shipley the show features over one hundred students in cast chorus and staff with free admission and public invitation.
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Edwin Herschi
Bits O'Blartney
Enior High School
Lyle Shipley
Rotary Pan Americanism program features South American ties
Preston Rotary marked Pan American Day with a program highlighting USAC Logan animal husbandry photos from his South American mission. Guests included servicemen Corporal Joel Hart Private Harold Gaymon Dale Garrett Lt Maxine Merrill and LDS missionaries Alberto Biede Senor Barreda and others. The event featured Spanish songs by Mrs Spilsbury and Mrs Davis with Art Johnson chairing.
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Preston
USAC
Logan
South America
Ee Bete McKensy
Sengr' Alberto” Biede
A. Christenson
Ted Benson
Joel Hart
Salt Lake City
Harold Gaymon
Gilroy
Calif
Dale Garrett
Carpenter
Navy
Norfolk
Maxine Merrill
Franklin County
WAAC
Washington
D. C
Bill Garrett
Howard Griggs
Art Johnson
Erwin Splilsbury
Spilsbury
Wm. Davis
Preston Man Is Dental Graduate From North Pacific College
Preston native Dr. Mark Smith son of Mr and Mrs Wilford Smith and formerly of Preston earned his dentistry degree at North Pacific College of Oregon He was among the top honors in his class He holds a reserve army commission and prior to deployment led a Mobile Dental Unit for the Farm Security Administration gaining valuable experience
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Mark Smith
Wilford Smith
Preston
North Pacific College of Oregon
Army
Farm Security Administration
Preston residents warned to clean up yards and pens
City health officer Dr E E Nelson warns Preston residents to tidy dirty yards pens and infested corrals within city limits. Hoarding poultry and livestock habitats risk fines and city action to clean sites with costs charged to owners. Public health priority over keeping pigs cattle or chickens.
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E._E.Nelson
Preston
Drivers Must Display License Stickers On Windshields
Sheriff Lee Hansen urges motorists to place this year’s license stickers on car windshields immediately. Stickers issued for the new plates must not be kept in the glove department and are required for enforcement.
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Lee Hansen
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S.S. Board
Jeep
LDS Seminary
Wildlife
Merchants’ Committee
Chamber of Comerce
Preston City Park
Ariel Neeley
Joe Johnson
Ernest Brutenbeker
Paul Lines
Harold Swift
Melvin Burrup
Walter Rirfe
Ernest Britenbeker
Keith Christensen
PTA
Lions
United States
Christenson
Brazil
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