Final stage of Preston Treasureton road completed
Franklin county and Gem Valley now linked by an oiled highway from Preston to Soda Springs with connections to Franklin and Caribou counties. Eight miles of oiling Preston to Treasureton five miles resurfaced into Grace and an extra mile gravelled to Mink Creek. Civic groups and county officials led the effort and the state Public Works administered funding after local support. Governor Bottolfsen and others backed the project, proving action promised over 25 years.
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Preston
Treasureton
Treasureton-Grace
Franklin County
Gem Valley
Soda Springs
Franklin
Caribou
Grace
Mink Creek
Chambers of Commerce
Franklin County Board of County Commissioners
State Department of Public Works
Gov Bottolfsen
Idaho
Modern Pool Favored as Postwar Civic Goal
The letter argues Preston needs a modern swimming pool soon, noting gas rationing limits travel and that a pool provides youth recreation, swimming instruction, health benefits, and long term protection for learners. It urges civic leaders to prioritize the project after the war.
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Preston
Bureaucratic Rules Threaten Free Enterprise Says Maverick
Maury Maverick WPB vice-chairman argues against War Production Board priority bans that block small firms for minor lumber needs. He warns such bureaucratic decrees stifle bold local business and request untied wartime shackles.
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Franklin County
War Production Board
Washington
Maury Maverick
WPB
Franklin County Road Project Aids War Effort
The state completed a major road project in Franklin County described as exceptional for the war effort. The highway will serve farming areas, providing crucial ingress and egress and using materials deemed vital for national needs.
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Franklin County
Time Charlie is Happy Man With New Vulcanizing Plant
Town news notes Charlie Pinson receives a first class vulcanizing plant installed behind his shop with rubber expert William Begbe. Preston hosts a golden wedding reunion for Samuel R Parkinson's family with a dinner and dances. Stella Henderson is severely bruised after riderless horse spooked by a gunshot. A July 24 Preston parade drew large crowds with floats Indians and bands. Roma Luthy 15 injured stepping from a moving truck and dragged. weeks of bed rest expected. Isis theater to open with Twin Begs talkie in color August 8. Delbert M Cazier funeral held age 43. Idaho Game Dept to plant fingerlings and Chinese pheasants around August 25. Jennie Crockett to P Alger Cebu Philippines wedding July 19. Leslie Ballif and Ella Parkinson marry Whitney Franklin. clerk issued license. Post binders fedger sheets and index fillers available at Citizens office.
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Charlie
Happy Man -Pinson Electric Co
Happy Little Electrician
William Begbe
Quoted Jokes and Notices From The Preston Citizen
A playful column blends humorous quips and ads about subscriptions, janitor postings, and a mock obituary editor sign change. It features light capitalized banter and a local flavor with references to the Pine Bluff and Norfolk papers, plus a cartoonish take on a bridal postponement.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Gordon N. Freeman
E. W. Freeman
Freeman
Montpelier to Host Two-Day Open Rodeo at County Fairgrounds
After two years Montpelier will host a two day rodeo at the county fairgrounds on August 11. Marion i- McBride stock provides top prizes for performers. Events include bronc riding calf roping bull riding and bulldogging with a pony and saddle horse races. Chutes corrals and arena have been rebuilt and shows start 2 pm. A three day carnival and nightly dances are planned at the fairgrounds.
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Montpelier
Marion i- Mc-Bride
Oxford Visitors and Pioneer Day Celebrations Highlight Local News
The Belton Hatch family visited Ogden and called on former residents the Farnsworths. Redingtons from Preston visited Oxford and a son recently operated on at Memorial hospital. Various locals, including Williams of Malad and Jensen siblings, traveled to Ogden for Pioneer Day and park outings. Dean Helmandollar, on 21 day leave from Santo Monica, 5th Air Force, overseas 32 months, plans to see Salt Lake City sights.
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Belton Hatch & Family
Ogden
Lee Farnsworth
Lee Redington
Preston
Oxford
George Redington
Memorial Hospital
Mary Lou
Maxine Jensen
Pvt-Cluff ‘Kendall
Ise
Artis
Fort Douglas
David
Kendall
Shantily
Tose
Mars Cluft Kendal
David Kendall
Carma
Lou
Se Verne
Connie Shaan
Glenda
Merle Kendall
Ronnie
Karl Kendall
Delores
Sheldon
Anna Dalley
Salt Lake City
Ivan Redington
Owen Ames
LaRae Stone
Cambridge
Boyd Redington
Reginald Denney
Swan Lake
Max Croshaw
Leon Fisher
Dean Helmandollar
Floyd Helmandollar
Helmandolar
Santo Monica
California
5Th Air Force
Action Abroad Leaves Worker Slated for Return
Fragmentary text notes overseas contact and illness prior to return. References a worker named Wille and station assignment, with unclear dates or actions.
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Aeese
Chtisen
Cache Valley
Dave Palmer
Samuel R. Parkinson
Roma Luthy
Joseph Luthy
Wursten
The
Isis
Delbert M Cazier
Idaho State Game Department
E. Crockett
Jennie
P. Alger
New York City
Cebu
P. I
South Sea Islands
Miss Crockett
LDS Hospital
John A. Kofoed
Leslie Ballif
Whitney
Ella Parkinson
George L. Tanner
Citizens Office
Fedger
Marek V. Hopkins
Farmers Insurance Group
Truck Insurance Exchange
Fire Insurance Exchange
South State Street
Sadie Sara
Mert
Gert
Dearie
Sultan
Mink Creek Maizee
Mountain Hotel
Congress
Checkler
Pyi
Marjorie
Sgt
Pat
Satan
New Britain
Conn) Herald Ad
Teachers College
Stanley St
Norfolk
Hart Music Shop
Malria
Legforsa
Wille
Mar Rodeo
McBride
Reideo
Stock West
Bronc Riding
Brahma
Liday
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