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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1946

Page

2

Air Mail Service Expansion in Idaho Announced

Bert Zimmerly of Empire Airlines announces Idaho air mail will begin on a Preston to Boise Moscow and Lewiston route after September 1. The service will shorten mail times, connect the panhandle, and bring distant communities closer to the state capital, aiding geographic consolidation and economic unity.

Bert Zimmerly The Empire Airlines Idaho Sandpoint Boise Panhandle Spokane Washington

Preston Rodeo Promises Unmatched Three Day Festivity

The town anticipates a grand rodeo with thrills and climax as the first night opens. The general committee has planned extensive entertainment attracting visitors from southern Idaho and northern Utah to Preston for three days of festivity.

Preston Idaho Utah

Hobbs Bill passed to curb union racketeering

The Hobbs Bill, signed July 3, targets extortion and robbery by unionists and others affecting interstate commerce. Origin traces to 1941 with New York City teamsters pressuring shippers. after a Supreme Court ruling, Congress enacted a measure to enforce law and order without restricting labor rights to strike or picket.

New York City Supreme Court Congress Ers

Special Supervised Music Classes Begin Monday

Preston city schools offer two August music classes starting Monday at 9 am for violin beginners from grades six to eight and for string bass viola cello. A woodwind class for beginners and junior high band members follows at 10 am. Classes run daily through August.

Preston Rock Building Denise Smith Preston City

Enrollment Drive Encourages Child Class Attendance

Parents urged to enroll children and ensure attendance at each class. Each class provides an hour of supervised practice. A few instruments are available. Contact Mark Hart at 332 R for more information.

Mark Hart

Idaho to Form All Idaho Marine Platoon

The U S Marine Corps Recruiting HQ in Boise plans to enlist 63 Idaho men into an All Idaho Platoon. Applicants aged 17 to 26 must apply by August 26 and will be enlisted August 31. The group will train in San Diego and return to Boise for a two day homecoming with Governor Williams. Volunteers may choose general or aviation duty for two to four years.

United States Marine Corps Boise Idaho State Capitol Marine Corps Williams Ing San Diego Wll Ther

Typewriter Supplies at The Citizen

Wide assortment of typewriter ribbons and carbon paper plus scotch tape in various sizes and qualities available at The Citizen.

Fragments of Humorous Observations in a City Column

A stream of light humor and aphorisms from a city page includes jokes about work attitude, marriage, eggs and feathers, neighborly pranks, and daily life. Bits feature Homer Williams与 playful quips about a mouse, desertion, and a taxi meter with backward running digits.

Surplus Signers Reported for Three ACF Petitions

Allied Civic Forces announced it collected about four thousand more signatures than required for three initiative measures on the general election ballot. Secretary Ira Masters gave figures: anti gambling 25 1388, sobriety act 24 466, local option 24 551, with 20 805 required. Proposals would repeal the 945 slot machine act authorize county liquor votes ban liquor by the drink clubs and advertising and limit liquor sales.

Ira H. Masters Masters

In Case Of Accident Be Sure To Do These Things

Sheriff Lee Hansen outlines actions to take after a crash. Warn traffic at night, summon medical help, and collect essential written details from all involved. Report to police and insurer, and remove the car from the highway to prevent theft until a garage visit.

Lee Hansen

Glendale Residents Visit Utah Hosts for Midweek Gathering

Glendale residents Mr and Mrs Jim Tuverson of Smithfield Utah spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Fred Wanner and family Wilbur Jensen of Preston spent Friday evening with Veley Auger A program was furnished in meeting Sunday afternoon by the Stake Missionaries under the direction of Joseph Tanner of Riverdale Other speakers were Leander Boyce and Mr Hatch of Ox-

Jim Tuverson Smithfield Utah Fred Wanner Wilbur Jensen Preston Veley Auger Stake Joseph Tanner Riverdale Leander Boyce Mr Hatch

The Photographic Era and Public Speech

A comic riff recalls early talkies and the belief they would fix speech. A joke involves a soldier and a missing identity, contrasting media optimism with flirty distraction and wartime longing.

Relief from rheumatism found by Mrs Anna Pautz

A reader testimonial from Mrs Anna Pautz of Vancouver Washington saying she suffered for years with rheumatism and arthritis and found relief after using a product from NUE Laboratories, inviting others to write for information.

Anna Pautz P. O Vancouver Wash

Local Social Visit Recap Across Preston and Richmond

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Oliverson and Elmer Oliverson of Preston were in this community Saturday. Leland L. Auger visited with Wald en Housley and family Tuesday in Richmond Utah. Leo Palmer and family of Preston visited Vern Nelson Sunday. Henry Mockli of Preston was in town Monday. Annie Petterborg of Preston and daughters Ruby and Leona spent Sunday with Guy C. Petterborg and family.

Preston Vern Nelson Henry Mockli Annie Petterborg Ruby Leona Guy C. Peterborg

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