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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
4
A Franklin County dairymen association urges residents to back the local butter, arguing the creamery's move to cancel external contracts kept a vital product available during scarcity. They warn against forgetting the home owned firm as foreign brands return, stressing loyalty to local producers and fair pricing.
The congressman condemns the OPA as designed to curb civilian goods during war and to withhold much from the public. He notes the act extends the OPA for one year but ends by June 30, 1947. He argues only production of goods and reduced deficits ensure buying power and a free competitive market drives prosperity.
The piece argues that strikes crippling eight major farm implement plants since V J day threaten machinery and harvests. It cites Allis Chalmers and J I Case shutdowns, union demands, and accusations of Communist influence while urging readers to see a government takeover as the endgame in private industry.
Time Elder Mark Hart returned Wednesday from the Northwestern States mission with most time in Alaska and British Columbia. He will leave in ten days for Carbon County Utah to teach school. The marriage of Miss Zoie Morrison and Donald Merrill was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on August 17. Mr W G Storrs of Salt Lake City bought the Harley Greaves store stock and fixtures and will be a local merchant.
On Tuesday September 6 the annual election of Preston Independent District No 1 will select two trustees for a three year term. Outgoing trustees are David G Eames and Andrew Nash.
At Clifton voters approved changing Common School District Number II to an Independent District. Charles C Moore of St Anthony was nominated for governor at the Republican state convention held in Wallace.
Ray Ransbottom voices concern over high flight paths directly over his Whitney area home. He notes north bound Salt Lake City to Butte routes and Denver to Boise eastbound flights cross his residence raising collision fears. He suggests Sheriff Hansen install a stop sign above his house to avert an accident.
A short fragment quotes Nesbit about peace and pleasure found through friendship and in foreign or native soil. The lines hint at shared troubles and a world shaped by both friend and fiend within verse.
Mrs Mable Greaves lauded her husband Harley at an afternoon social praising his punctuality restraint and virtue. She noted he never stayed out late never played cards and avoided tobacco or alcohol though she allowed him an occasional cigar after a good dinner, only once or twice a year.
A large Perkins kin reunion gathered on the old Perkins property now owned by Rufus C Long as 65 descendants attended. Visitors from Preston Franklin and Preston shared time with local families including the Porters Sharp and Soren son, and families from California Thatcher and Fairview report visits. Keith Campbell and other stake members spoke at services and a Sunday school class.
Four Seagull girls Joyce Chatterton Grace Burbank Evelyn Knapp and Lois Porter graduated from primary joining a group of girls for a program at the Stake House August 4 Harvest Day was held last Tuesday evening with class performances dancing ice cream and cookies. Children’s summer crafts were displayed Bluebird teachers Mrs Geddes Mrs Cole attended along with families and church members.
New stapling machines from Markwell arrive in several sizes with prices starting at $1.30 each. The arrival signals expanded supply for offices and schools seeking affordable desktop staples.
Moser Alexander of Boise was chosen by acclamation as the Democratic candidate for governor. Mrs Pernella Berquist of Glencoe died at home after living with a tumor for some time. The N D C Club gathered at Miss Nada Morgan’s home on Tuesday with guests including Ora Packer Ramona Stevens Cassie Stevenson Jennie Smart Virginia Merrill Florence Hawkes Lavina Neilson and Fawn Geddes.
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