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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1944
Page
3
Mink Creek and Sharon residents hosted gatherings with dinners, dances, and church events. Nearby visitors included the Prescotts, the Nelsons, the Jensens, and the Bakers, with tales of travel, furloughs, training, and community programs. Local clubs planned a Relief Society social and a Father and Son Outing with prayers and songs.
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Local families welcome a 5 pound baby boy born at the Butti residence in Whitney on July 22. Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary Ellen Larsen in Logan with relatives traveling from Whitney, Logan, and nearby towns. Visitors include the Rallison family and relatives from Salt Lake City and Washington D C. Multiple residents hosted guests at homes in Whitney, Provo, Boise, and Pocatel lo.
The 1944 tax year ended June 30 yielded 40.1 billion dollars, nearly double 1943. Individual income taxes climbed to 18.26 billion, corporate taxes to 5.25 billion, excess profits to 9.34 billion, and employment taxes to 1.74 billion, with Idaho and Utah state totals shown alongside national figures.
Robert R. Hume of Seattle was appointed assistant field director of the American Red Cross at Pocatello Army Air Field replacing Roy W. Darden. Hume, a University of Washington alumnus, previously ran a Seattle business and led the Washington Ski Club.
Dayton residents and relatives gather for long weekend visits at Nancy Jones home and at farms run by Fred Nuffer and Lynn Checketts. Attendees include Roy Hulse with daughters Phyllis Venda and Gwen, June Macomber and her young son, and George Hulse who joined Saturday night. Roy and George then visited sisters in Idaho Falls.
Gem Valley seed potato growers move toward a permanent Gem Valley Certified Potato Growers Association with Harold Varley as temporary chair. The group outlines bylaws to promote high quality seed potatoes, advertise Gem Valley seed, and educate growers with help from C. W. Youngstrom and W. W. Whitman of Boise.
Mapleton and Gallop families visit relatives in California and New Mexico while sharing talks in Sacrament meetings. Returned missionaries Mr Ralph Ash and Mrs Olson volunteer regional greetings. other visitors include Elmer Sharp and Clifford Sharp families. Camp Grant announces Lt Kent McQueen assignment to the camp under Brig. Gen. James E. Baylis.
A local citizen office advertises rolled gummed craft tape in various sizes. Supply is limited and buyers are urged to purchase now before stock runs out.
The Preston main street bond house in the Fifth War Loan drive earned state commendation for special promotion. It was the only one in the state and the committee sold over 5800 dollars in bonds and stamps while the house stood on the street. Mrs Paul Smith and Ralph Strub led activities with Mrs Baal Greaves central to the project. The bond house, moved from Todd Greaves home on First West Street to the business district, was built in 1903 and had served as a playground for his children.
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