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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1944
Page
1
Fragments show Supt Simmons of Sugar Factory area with a long career in We County. References to Albion State Normal and University of Idaho degrees appear, noting bachelor of science and master of arts from Colorado College. Continued on page 12.
The Fathers and Sons outing by the Third and Fourth wards is planned for Tuesday evening at the school grounds. Participants are instructed to meet at the school for the event.
A district meeting featuring former Governor Henry Dw focused on Congress influence in national peace efforts. Speakers outlined the Fifty States role and outlined implications for the Preston club and broader civic discussion.
Officials from Banboskan state have been invited to Preston to attend a chamber program featuring the local Glee Club at Pocatello. The event aims to showcase a range of cultural acts and will include a vocal performance and a display of selections for the audience.
Farmers and ranchers plan to compete in horse pulling contests at the Franklin County Fair to be held August 20 at the rodeo grounds. Local organizers urge families to attend and participate.
Partial OCR mentions an island place and references to defense or destruction. Names and dates are unclear, but hints at a wartime setting, involving a location described as an island and a city or fortifications. Further readable details are too fragmentary to identify specific events or entities.
The notice indicates a tax sale scheduled for September 23 at 100 to the highest bidder for cash. The described property will be offered to meet tax obligations.
A fragmentary OCR list includes numerous individuals such as Lester, Charles Sepsie Lewis Porter and Leslie Moekit. Other readable names include Archie Wright, Purser Bosworth, Mervin Sharp, Forsyen Nolan Sharp Kefdall Larsen Kenneth Overst Argel Rex Stone Reed By Thompson Fern Cole.
Saturday bazaar planned at McQueen Building featuring displays by the Satiria Relief Society and Semnats Ward ladies. Shala on North State Street hosts the event in a building formerly occupied by others. proceeds to benefit relief efforts.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a missing person in connection with a theatre of war event and lists Sgt as an assembled designation. The readable items are sparse and unclear, but indicate a military casualty context lacking full confirmation.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention cookers and an invitation for a sale or event. The text is garbled with repeated phrases and incomplete names, making precise details unclear. No definite date or organization can be confirmed from the readable portions.
A state board of equalization notes increased county valuations with Franklin County reporting a rise to 5 091 193. Tot Franklin County values contrast with other counties showing gains and some declines. Figures include agricultural goods and livestock, with irrigation and urban properties contributing to the overall uptick.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and hints of births and relatives including Mrs Ronald Cobui, Mr Harold Wold, Leonard Atwood Preston, Albert Olvérgon, Lorin Hogan, and Angi Rine Tan. Details are incomplete with dates, places, and exact relations unreadable.
Fragmentary notes show hog buyers in Seiling reporting prices around 14.15 per hundredweight for hogs weighing about 180 pounds. A receipt mentions a ceiling price and Wednesday timing in the market.
Fragmented text reports a score or event with unclear names and places. The readable bits mention Franklin county and Gear Valley and junior judging. No coherent narrative or dates are recovered.
Fragmented notice invites visitors to call at the Canning Center in May. The readable text is garbled but indicates an instruction or invitation regarding access or hours. No clear date, location details, or organizer names remain readable.
A damaged clipping details county tax delinquent lists for 1941 and 1945 with amounts owed and notices of deed be withheld. It names particular taxpayers and counties, indicating balances around 323 thousand dollars and per-day penalties.
A garbled local notice outlines servicemen ballot applications with low turnout. It mentions the auditor's office handling ballot preparation and specific addresses for submitting written applications to receive ballots.
On Monday a list of candidates appeared for the pre induction service period. Names include Rex Johnson and Terrell Auger among others. The meeting covered eligibility and upcoming procedures in Pocatello.
The readable portion is too fragmentary to extract coherent facts, names, or events for a proper headline and summary. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are discernible.
A garbled OCR fragment references safe practices and local matters over years. It hints at refined business, personal ties, and mentioned places or people but provides little clear context or identifiable names. The text appears as a jumbled stream of words lacking complete sentences.
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