Wm Shuldberg Dies Tuesday Pioneer in county life passes away
William A. Shuldberg aged 70 died Tuesday afternoon at Preston hospital following major surgery. Born in Munktorp Sweden he came to America at nineteen. He married Sarah Hansen in 1898 and later served as bishop of the Winder ward and high council member for 24 years. He helped organize farm cooperatives and was active in the Utah Poultry association for 15 years. Funeral Friday at 2 pm in the Fourth ward chapel directed by Bishop Ernest Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam A. Shuldberg
Fourth Ward
Ernest Carter
Winde
Ward
Mr.Shuldberg
Preston
Sweden
Munktorp
Peter A
Anna Anderson Shuldberg
America
Sarah Jane Hansen
Logan Temple
Sculdberg
Utah Poultry Association
Winners Named Clean-up Contest Winners
Preston's clean-up day drew strong cooperation from residents and merchants. Milo Hobbs thanked the city for two trucks and four men who collected garbage city wide. First place in the window display contest went to Preston Lumber, with J. C. Penney second and Wynn Hardware third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Persin
Milo Hobbs
May Geddes
Mable Burnham
W. E Dunbar
Preston Lumber
J. C. Penney
Wynn Hardware
Chamber
Greaves Style
Bestenson’s
Reed’s Riteway
Mereda
Vogue Shop
Foss Clothing
American Food
Lions Hear Talk By Ralph Millar At Club Meeting
Preston Lions members met Wednesday at Clint's cafe to hear Ralph Millar discuss the Lions constitution and aims. Lyle Shipley sang two pieces, guest Seaman Darrel Robinson attended, and the turnout was notably large.
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Preston
Lions Club
Raph ‘Millar
Clint
Lyle Shipley
Seaman Darrel Robinson
Preston Track Team Competes In Dual Meet At Malad
The Preston track team placed three firsts and five seconds at Malad, led by Richard Hendricks and Milton Johnson in sprints and relays. They host a triangular meet Friday at 9:30 p.m. with North Cache possible participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
North Cache
Richard Hendricks
Milton Johnson
Blair Gibbons
Zane
Births Reported in Hospital Notes
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Phillips of Dayton welcome a boy born April 23. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gregerson of Banida have a girl born April 15. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Johnson of Preston a boy born April 18. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Jensen of Dayton a boy born April 20. Mr. and Mrs. Harland Simmons of Preston a boy born April 22. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Obyashi of Preston a girl born April 17. Patients listed include Mrs. V. D. Smart of Dayton surgical and Dr. S. E. Nelson of Preston medical. Mrs. E. P. Moser of Preston surgical. Dorothy Talbot of Winder and Kenneth Beckstead of Preston and Johnny Fujita of Preston listed as medical.
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Douglas Phillips
Dayton
Fred Gregerson
Banida
Clyde “Johnson
Preston
Dean Jensen
Harland Simmons
Alfred Obyashi
V- D. Smart
Surgical
8. E. Nelson
Medical
E. P. Moser
Preston, Surgical
Memorial for Sgt. Lynn Hatch in Oxford Chapel
Oxford community holds memorial services for S/Sgt. Lynn Hatch the town first World War casualty. Services begin at 2 p m with Bishop Ernest Olsen presiding. Hatch, a member of a tank division, died of wounds in Italy on January 29. his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Hatch, are informed.
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Oxford
Lynn Hatch
Ernest Olsen
Hatch
Italy
Walter A. Hatch
May draft calls limited by age and exemptions
Brigadier General M G McConnel Idaho director of selective service said the May pre induction calls will be confined to men under 30 with exceptions. He expects most May and June exams to be men under 26 with exceptions, and July and August calls to target under 30. The instructions cover pre induction physicals only and affect those already notified to report. He outlined call order volunteers delinquents and registrants violating the Tydings amendment or under 26 not classified 2 C.
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Boise
M.G. McConnel
Idaho
Anl
Forme Resident Passes On Coast Services To Be Held Here
Sarah J. Stephens 79 widow of John Stephens died at the home of her son M. G. Stephens in Oakland California. Born January 1865 in Richmond Utah she was raised in Cache valley and lived in Franklin county earlier. Survived by son and daughter Sarah B Smalley of Oakland two brothers M A Winn Preston and B P Winn Oakland. Burial planned at Preston cemetery with funeral arrangements handled by son in law Loran Corbridge. Watch for further notice.
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Sarah J. Stephens
John Stephens
M. G. Stephens
Oakland
California
Cache Valley
Richmond
Utah
Franklin County
Sarah B. Smalley
Argo
M. A. Winn
Preston
B. P. Winn
Stephens
Second Ward
Loran Corbridge
New Zealand Topic At Preston Rotary Meeting
Weston Smith spoke at the Preston Rotary about his New Zealand upbringing and life, noting Māori histories and enduring bitterness toward the English. He described dairy farming as the main industry, rainfall for crops, and wartime training of boys from the region. Earl Weaver and Pvt. D War Farnes attended. Mary Lou Weaver presented an enjoyable pantomime. Cleo Swenson chaired, Art Johnson presided.
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New Zealand
Preston Rotary
Weston Smith
South Pacific Islands
Mr. Smith
Pacific Isles
Jenne
Earl Weaver
Pvt
D-War Farnes
Mary Lou Weaver
Cleo“ Swenson
Art’ Johnson
New Shoe Stamp In Book 3 Valid May 1
The OPA announced a new Airplane stamp 2 in War Ration Book Three good for one pair of shoes. Stamp 1 in Book Three remains valid, Stamp 18 in Book One expires April 30. From May 1 through May 20 rationed shoes become free for children and certain sizes, easing civilian shortages noted in 1943.
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OPA
Johnson Optimistic Over Senate Race and Swenson Declines
Local attorney Ben Johnson optimistic about winning the Republican U S Senate nomination after Cleo Swenson announces he will not seek the state auditor post. With Swenson out, A L Schoenhut of Cascade remains the sole other declared candidate for the primary. Johnson, returning from a northern state swing and the Moscow convention, reports strong volunteer support from farmers stockmen and business leaders and speaks across Coeur d Alene Kellogg Wallace and Boise.
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Franklin County
Cleo -Swenson
A.L. Schoenhut
Cascade
Johnson
Ben Johnson
C. A. Botolfsen
U. S. Senate
Moscow
Nial
Panhandle
Coeur
Alene
Kelloy
Wallace
Boise
Salt ‘Lake City
Evans
Phil Evans
Congress
Primary filings lag as June 13 nominating election nears
With two weeks left to file for the June 13 primary, local interest remains weak. Only six petitions have been filed, all Republicans, including W Paul Merrill for county assessor and Mrs Lucy Campbell for county treasurer. Democrats show uncertainty with incumbents expected to seek nominations. County Clerk Cleo Swenson notes 178 party nominations must be decided across 49 precincts, 13 county offices. Filing closes May 13 for nominating petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Swenson
W. Paul Merrill
Lucy Campbell
E. L. Hangen
Frank Pratt
Harley Greaves
Mose Haney
Tom Preston
George Egbert
Swenson
Saturday Shopping Hours Extended One Hour in Preston
Beginning May 6, Preston business houses will stay open until 8 p m on Saturdays to aid patrons from surrounding farming districts. Merchants request cooperation and urge shoppers to arrive before 8 p m as doors close at that time each Saturday through October.
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Preston
Snow Storm Leaves County With Nearly One Inch Precipitation
The county received about one inch of moisture from the recent snow storm over Friday and Saturday, boosting water stores but delaying planting. Sugar beet planting fell to about one third by Thursday, with Jarred Lewis optimistic the crop will be fully planted in a week if weather clears. Ivan Geary reports the Franklin pea plant delays mirror the pattern, with roughly one third planted and full 1600 acres hoped for in a week.
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Sat‘urddy
Jared_Lewis
Sugar Company
Ivan Geary
California
Franklin
Pioneer City Lions Hear Professor Humphreys Postwar World Talk
Guest speaker Professor L R Humphreys of the USAC faculty addressed the Pioneer City Lions at their monthly meeting last Wednesday. Lester Lowe led the evening program while Mrs Betty Lowe Humphreys and Mrs Thompson provided musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Humphreys
USAC
Pioneer City Lions’ Club
Second Subscription Notice To Delinquent Subscribers
A front page notice warns delinquent Citizen subscribers that this is the last renewal warning before discontinuation. Readers are urged to check their expiration date shown as a month year on the upper right, and to renew promptly to keep receiving the home town paper.
Milk subsidy payments combined for March and April in Idaho
Dairy feed subsidies for March and April will be issued as a single payment to Franklin county milk producers. Applications must be received at the county AAA office between May 1 and May 31. Rates are 50 cents per hundredweight for whole milk across Southern Idaho.
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Franklin County
County Aaa
Wilford Stokes
Idaho
Commodity__ Credit corporation
AAA
Bowity
City Curfew Set to Begin May 1
City announces a curfew for minors 18 and under from 10 p m to 6 a m through October 1 and 9 p m on other days. Chief Bill Head says enforcement starts May 1 with Night Officer Leo Peteraga assisting. A 17 year old from Lewiston Kayle Ransom was arrested for beer possession and turned over for arraignment.
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Bill Head
Leo Peteraga
Kayle Ransom
Lewiston
Utah
Sheriff's Office
County Indebtedness Cut 25 Percent During 1943
Franklin county reports 1943 tax revenue of 500960.92 spent by funds with a 124077 cash surplus. Bonds outstanding total 72500 after 19500 bonds retired, a near 25 percent debt reduction. The annual report details current expenses by fund and a full valuation description. Prepared by County Auditor Cleo Swenson for the county board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Preston Citizen
Court House
Board of ‘County ‘Commissioners
Cleo Swenson
Services in Memory of PFC Vernon J. Cole
Memorial services will be held Saturday at 2 p m in the Preston 4th ward for PFC Vernon J. Cole killed in the Engebi incident in the Marshall Islands. Cole, drowned April 6, was the son of Mr and Mrs John A Cole of Stair Route Preston and joined the engineer corps in 1941. A death telegram reached his parents last week.
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Preston 4Th
Vernon J. Cole
Engebi
Marshall Group
Cole
Horace ‘Baugh
Pfc
John A. Cole
Stair Route
Preston
Engineer Corps
Chamber Urges Stiffer Penalties At Chamber Meeting
The chamber of commerce favors stricter law enforcement with heavier penalties and jail terms for chronic offenders. A committee was formed to press judicial authorities for tougher penalties. Also announced: Monty Young's rodeo set for August with $800 paid for rides and concessions. A $50 loan was approved to support a local hardball league. Al Kircher heads the sanitation committee replacing Dr. S P Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Concensus
Ernest “Sibérbard
Wm. MacKnight
Edwin Crockett
Monty Young
Beer Trial Friday for Franklin Man on Minor Beer Charge
Burt Danford pleads not guilty to selling beer to a 17 year old youth in Preston. He faces a probate court hearing Friday at 4 p m before Judge Tom Preston after being charged for selling beer to Eayle Ransom last Saturday. The minor was picked up by city police in Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Danford
Franklin
Tom Preston
Eayle Ransom
Preston
Consolidated Canning Arranged for School Lunches
County school boards plan a summer canning program to support hot school lunches next year. A central committee will allocate community contributions with N J Wardle as purchasing agent and Chamber of Commerce secretary as chair. The old high school basement will host a new community canning center under Preston ISD No. 1 policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Nash
C Of.c
Welland Smith
N. J. Wardle
Chamber of Commerce
Giles Green
Wardle
South State Street
Preston Independent School District No. 1
Nash
Oretta Carlson
Martha Geddes
S.R. Bjorkman
Oneida
Franklin
Port Ship Named for Local Hero at Philadelphia Christening
The first Engineer Port Repair ship to be christened by the Corps of Engineers in Philadelphia on May 8 will bear Pvt. Junior N. Van Noy’s name. Mrs. Pauline Van Noy will attend as guest of the Chief of Engineers. a framed photo of Junior will be placed aboard as a talisman.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Corps of Engineers
Preston
van Noy
Pauline van Noy
U. S. Army
War Department
Pvt
Junior
Engineer Corps
New Guinea
Scarlet
National Broadcasting ‘System
Army Air Service Forces
Time Set For Sugar Coupon Applications In May And August
The two week period May 8 to May 20 marks the first issuance of canning sugar coupons. Applications are to be accepted at the Rationing Board Courthouse Preston or by mail during those weeks. A second issuance will run August 7 to August 19. The 1944 sugar allowance tops at 25 pounds per person with Sugar stamp No 40 for 5 pounds valid, and each consumer may obtain up to 20 more pounds via the local board. Bring Ration Books No 4 when applying in person and attach Spare Stamp No 87 if applying by mail.
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Preston
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Shuldberg
4Th Ward
Lions
Ralph Millar
Sgt
Topic
Senate
Vernon Cole
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