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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1943

Page

2

First Ward Leads Senior Softball Title Race

The First Ward holds the top spot in the senior softball league second half race after a Tuesday win over Third Ward. Pitching and strong defense fueled the victory as Nelson and Watko stood out, with plans to face Fourth Ward next Tuesday in a potential playoff with Fairview. Fairview later beat Fourth Ward 5 to 1 with Gib Cafferty and Inglet standout performances.

Harland Simmons Fairview Leo’ Hawkes Clyde Mockli George Heath Fourth Ward Fairview Boys Cafferty Eddie Kross Inglet Kross Pat Holton Bill Garrett

Mink Creek Social Notes Include Weddings and Anniversaries

Miss Nellie Bell and Guy Stenburg wed in Salt Lake Temple on August 11 with Ruth Lee and Bonnie Lott as guests. Dances, birthdays, and showers mark community event headlines around Mink Creek and Idaho Falls as families extend welcomes and celebrate new unions.

Doran Barlow Mink Creek Paul Wynn Naomi Jensen Edna Nelson DeLos Bell Emil Larson YMMIA Doran Barrow Réx Crane Faye Wilde Reed Jensen Bessie Baird Anne Larson Christine Housner Annie Wilde Henry Christensen Valera Salt Lake City James F. Sylvester Virginia Missouri Christensen F. J. Sylvester Sylvester Lt. Sylvester California Nellie Bell Hyrum Bell Guy Stenburg Ogden L. D. S. Temple Ruth Lee Bonnie Lott Idaho Falls Hannah Keller D. R. Roberts Sondra Keller Delbert Keller Weiner Ollie Jean Howarth Betty Jonelson Jimmie Ronald Baird Eleanor Carolyn LeAnn Jepson DelRay—Dixon Devon Linda Keller Lynn Eddie Jensen Margaret Keller

School Lunches Plan Details and Volunteer Roles

The article outlines a community school lunch program with committees for donations transportation processing storage and finance. It lists chairmen and helpers including Weldon Nash Norval J Wardle Phoebe Green Martha Geddes Wm Craner Supt Bjorkman June Call Ena Monson Clara Howard Joe Smith and others. Volunteers are urged to donate surplus food and to work at the canning center or cafeteria in exchange for lunch tickets.

William Craner Ward Weldon Nash Norval J. Wardle Phoebe Green Martha Geddes Canning Center Wm. Craner Supt Bjorkman June Call Ili P.T.A Cleo Swenson Cafterla Ena Monson Norval J. Wardle Clara Howard Joe Smith

Preston Merchants Keep Up Fronts

Preston business district shows renewed color and polish despite labor and material shortages. Stores on State Street such as J C Penney Esdensons and Owl Billiards received fresh paint fronts and displays. Local residents visit as merchants maintain a progressive image in southeastern Idaho.

Preston J. C. Penney Esdenson’s Variety Store Owl Billiards State Oetreet David—B—Davis Company Bough Plumbing North State South State Smith Adlen Texaco Firestone Griffeth Electric and Radio Shop Swift Cream Gus Johnson Theo Petterborg Petterborg-Nash

Visitors from Blackfoot and Thatcher Honor Return of Marine

Mr and Mrs Wilford Seamons and children of Blackfoot visited Thatcher relatives Friday and Saturday. Kenneth Gummersall, recently returned from the Pacific battle zone, was honored with a dinner at the Gummersall home in Thatcher. Several other relatives visited and freighted weekend events, including Mrs Mary Nielsen and the Bennetts.

Wilford Seamons Blackfoot Wilford Panter Thatcher Mary Nielsen I Jr A. E. Bennett Irs Charles Forman Thurmen Griffeth Preston Henry Gummersall Kenneth Gummersall Pacific Kenneth Guadalcanal Logan Freddie Gary Bennett Grace

Family revelry as Arthur Taylor visits hometown

Arthur Taylor spent a few days in town on furlough from Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs James Taylor hosted a dinner Tuesday with friends and relatives including Nels Nelson Mary Wellingsworth Milo Woolf and Raeann Hansen. Nearby visitors included Jarve Henderson and family Ernest Carter and family and Floyd Sparrow group.

Arthur Taylor LaVell Kendall Aberdeen Jack Bright Clyde Condie Ronald’ ‘and Allen Fossil Oregon

Recall of Bott in Idaho faces recall effort sponsor

The Idaho Independent Voters' league sponsors a petition to recall Bottelfsen for opposing the senior citizens pension initiative act repealed by the 1943 legislature. W D Raffety of Nampa treasurer filed the new petition following a prior petition with 20 Canyon county signers. The attorney general found form errors but approved the rest. The recall push has been pending since April 26 when Harold Howell announced the movement.

Bottelfsen Idaho Independent Voters’ League W. D. Raffety Nampa League Raffety Canyon County Harold Howell

Ribbons Fit Any Typewriter From Major Brands

Typewriter ribbons for L. C. Smiths Remingtons Underwoods Royals and portables are on sale at the Citizen.

L. C. Smiths Remington, Underwood, Royal Corona Citizen SS Aetf

Winners In F F A Stock Show Named Boys Receive Praise

After a year away from the county fair the Future Farmers entry showcased stock. Garth Eames won first in fitting with his duroc son, Lynn Larson won second, Carl Waterlaus third. Larson also claimed grand champion fitter and shower. Other classes listed with top A ratings and several B and C placements.

FP. F. A Garth Eames Lynn Largon Carl Waterlaus Lynn Larson Bill Choules Blackfoot

Time-Saving Meals Preview in Family Circle Magazine

Julia Lee Wright provides quick meal ideas in this week’s Family Circle Magazine. The feature highlights handy time-saving hacks and practical kitchen quirks as guidance for busy homemakers.

Julia_Lee Wright Family Circle Magazine Safeway Homemakers’ Bureas Julia Lee Wright

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