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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1943
Page
12
Idaho farmers report July 15 average prices 8 points higher than two months earlier with most commodity groups up. Wheat oats barley and potatoes rise while hogs fall. independent grocers gain share from chains due to location pricing services and flexibility despite a long-term shift in retail.
The Preston Night Rodeo airs daily on KVNU Logan Utah starting Saturday August 1. The noon program features cowboy songs wild west and mountain music plus rodeo news and information ahead of Arthur Gaeth's news cast.
The Grand Theatre cashier and manager announce prize winners from the movie name contest. Miss Edris Cafferty wins first prize a three week theatre pass. Mrs. Orval Durrant wins second prize a two week pass. Mrs. Weldon Hawkins wins third prize a one week pass. Entries judged on spelling neatness and punctuality.
Classified item offers ribbons for Remingtons Royals Underwoods L C Smiths and Royal Portables on sale at Citizen tf.
The article notes severed hearing among Solomon returnees from attacks by objects and stresses the value of mosquito bars to protect troops. It emphasizes ongoing, regular purchases of War Bonds as essential to support the effort and public masking.
A two day auction on August 6 and 7 will issue purchase tags for stamps or bonds. The effort aims to unite ranchers and farmers in a cooperative program to sell bonds and support the war, with merchandise and farmer produce donated to boost sales and unity. Local families and visitors from Utah and Idaho attend services and visits while community figures participate in related events.
Louise Sorenson returns from Seattle to Swan Lake for vacation and work. Friends and family visit, a canyon trip and chicken supper are noted. Bernice Hadley hosts a Ladies club gathering with lunch. Local residents Ted Gambles Bonnie Treasure and Steve visit Ogden and Oxford respectively. Cpl Wayne Millard attends a Soda Springs rodeo with Merrill Beckstead.
Jinks of Los Angeles is spending several weeks with Mr and Mrs G A Bennett, staying at their home in Sun. The notice notes the cheerful family gathering and local hospitality during her visit.
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