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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1944
Page
1
On a Wednesday in August a cultural exposition is held featuring 4-H junior divisions and Future Farmers. Local farmers and county livestock officials oversee the event at the fair grounds near the Opera House on South State Street. Government rules govern the fair, with plans for four divisions including a junior division for youth participants.
A fragmented notice describes department divisions for livestock displays including beef cattle under Don Carter and horses and swine under B W Winward Jr. It notes confinement to TM beef cattle and references continued coverage on page.
Announcement reports Avery Conine, longtime U P passenger agent since 1938, will assume new duties around September 5 in Tremonton Utah. He has been active in civic functions and has served with the Red Cross and postal affairs. His son attends the University of Idaho.
fragmented report notes Sen Perper and Melvin Douglas praising Henry Wallace and Wallace as sincere, fearless vice presidential candidate. references Jeanne Meek and Rolena Hendricks in accompanying performances.
Principal Erwin Spilsby announced Senior Preston registration details with a late August start. Students are urged to plan schedules as subject and teacher availability cannot be guaranteed. A special gathering is set for 9:00 a m in the auditorium on August 29. Page 2 continues.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a primary union sting or stake event. Mentions E A Crockett as president and assigning representatives from each ward to participate. Indicates preparations for the fall work of the organization and elections.
A local flower exhibition draws visitors from the community as organizers note strong interest. Volunteers report steady crowds admiring arrangements, while judges prepare to evaluate entries in morning sessions.
Johns Albano district forest ranger warns vegetation in the nearby mountains is dried and wilting at lower levels and higher reaches. He says the extended dry spell increases the fire hazard any time of the year and advises caution while camping and collecting berries.
The fragment announces a deceased renter Ward cee Tae with survivors including widow Mrs. ary C Jensen two sons and five daughters: Ernest Antone Jensen Mildred Smart Preston Wirs Nettie J Walter Corning California Han ki Brown South Gate Calif Neil Jensen Hanford Calif Civ Winneburg Los Angeles Calif Ruby Bronson Monticello San Juan County. Burial under Richards and Sons Mortuary service.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice and social blurbs with scattered names such as Franklin, Rexburg, Taylor, and Linrose. It hints at a fair or event dating August with small town context and visiting relatives.
Franklin County notes highlight County Agent Roberts long service in agriculture and 4 H club work. He describes duties, cooperation with home economics and dairy groups, and the aim to prepare boys for future teaching and farm careers.
The general praised the local labor committee for organizing and dispersing workers in the county. Oregon and Boise representatives from WHA and related groups were mentioned as observers, with anticipation of broader developments in the labor effort.
A government program will be substantially the same as last year according to Mr Rowley. Full information on reimbursement rates and other details concerning the program will be released in the near future.
Announcement by Bill Davis manager of the locker system offers 495 new storage lockers. Interested parties must sign up and be on record before WPB sanctions the release. Sign-ups are at the O P Skaggs store.
Fragmentary notes indicate a mutual convention opening in September with services to September 2 and events planned under Mutual Convention direction. References to leadership, council involvement, and presidency suggest organized sessions and allocations of roles during the period.
Superintendent Morland Steamons releases a list of teachers for Central School with all vacancies filled. Names include Blanche Paggart principal Gwen Cleggy Joste Gondie Bernele Gambl es Della Hawkins Ruth Bergeg Mire Ludwieks Elmo Kell er As eel Fa Soulal Mire Ruth Bergegilson Mabel Schiferl Alice Thompson and others across departments such as English History Math Science and Vocational.
A partisan forum led by CIO controlled figures explored how farmers and labor would vote in the fall. Speakers urged unity behind a labor program and criticized the Democratic leadership for courting stimulus from the administration. County Chairman Marlow Funk presided. Sen. Homer Johnson introduced attendees.
The board discussed a new high school building and science wing with changes to the Jefferson and Central sites. Officials noted costs near 100000 and outlined timelines while maintaining current teaching staff and grade structure.
The article notes changes in a bishopric including Bishop McDermott sustaining health related release, with Howell leaving for winter. It lists first and second counselors as Winward and Croshaw, names Peter Barson as chosen, and names Ronald Rice and Barson as glerte, detailing succession and installations across 1938 to 1940.
OCR notes a filing deadline of August 29 for a school board election. Names mentioned include Mrs. Sarah Johnson and candidates Dr. David Cutler Wells McEntire and RR Gibson. Blanks for candidate filings reportedly available, with recommendations filed by the clerk of the school board.
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