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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1944

Page

2

County to Celebrate End of German War With Big City Program

A county wide celebration is planned with a parade bonfire fireworks and a victory program. Closings rules hinge on the timing of Germanys surrender with different implications for stores and observances. Ernest Eberhard is named to deliver the victory address as police provide crowd control and safety measures.

Germany Ernest Eberhard Wards of Franklin and Oneida Stakes

State Board of Equalization predicts tax relief as war ends

The board will finish valuations across counties with a projected state total tax increase of about two million dollars despite cuts in mine tax returns. A substantial levy reduction is expected next year and the treasury is poised to hold over a million dollars for emergencies. The board may eliminate ad valorem tax or keep a small levy to cushion postwar economic shifts.

State Board of Equalization

Registration Shows Gain Over Year Ago

Central school reports 237 students and 7 teachers plus a principal while the grade school has 470 students and 16 teachers with a principal. Supt. Simmons notes full time school nurse and urges PTA affiliation, especially men. Marcell Bird, high school saxophonist instructor, performed two pieces. Visitors include Silas Greaves Ensign Bryant Kears and Sgt Ed Davis who discusses service in Africa Sicily and Italy and upcoming reassignment from Santa Barbara.

Supt. Simmons Parent-Teachers Association Marcell Bird Mrs. Bird Silas Greaves Ensign Bryant Kears Sgt Ed Davis Sgt. Davis Africa Sicily Italy Santa Barbara California

Mrs Sperry Dies in Clifton After Stroke at 75

Ellen Jessie Munder Sperry 75, widow of John V. Sperry, died Tuesday at 4:30 am in Clifton after a stroke. Born January 19, 1869 in Gumis lake Cornwall England, she moved to the U S at eighteen and joined the LDS church in 1891. She married January 20, 1892, at Clifton and was active in Relief Society Genealogical Society and Old Folks committee. Survived by one son four daughters twenty grandchildren four great grandchildren two sisters and other relatives. Funeral by Hendricks mortuary Preston Friday 2 pm at Clifton chapel with viewing Thursday evening and Friday until funeral.

Ellen Jessie Munder Sperry John V. Sperry Clifton Gumislake Cornwall England Edmund Masters Munder Charles George Manders United States LDS Church Mr. Sperry Relief Society Genealogical Society Old Folks Ivo.j Jpperry Vera Hendricks Edith’. Donnahue Scotlands Emily Crossman Hendricks Mortuary Preston

Oneida Stake Primary Board Names Officers and Leaders

The Oneida Stake Primary Board announces its complete slate with Della Crockett as president and Nada Merrill as first counselor. Margaret Keller serves as second counselor, with Goldie Esaated as secretary and Donham Shipley as Seagull leader. Additional leaders include Caddie Greaves Blue Bird, Hazel Housley Larks, Cassie Bell Guides, Sally Oborn Blazers, Virginia Holten, Lillus Anderson Zion Boys and Girls, Grace Gamble Edna Nelson Beginners, and Naomi Talbot Trekkers.

Oneida Stake Della Crockett Nada’ Merrill Margaret Keller Marian Creates Goldie Donham Shipley Greaves

Columnar pads advertised by Idaho newspaper

A local ad highlights large stocks of columnar pads in southern Idaho with various sizes and rulings and offers custom sizes on request via The Citizen. The notice emphasizes ready availability and inviting readers to call for specifics.

Idaho

Idaho Assessors Report Property Valuation Shifts

State debt and bond calls noted while Idaho counties raise property valuations led by real and personal property increases. Public utilities valuations fell by 534 625 as state board fixed their figures. Total privately owned property rose from 408 599 711.05 in 1943 to 298 025 459.99 county totals, with 294 146 879.64 in 1943.

Idaho

First official Mia program features new theme

Sunday evening at 7 30 p m in the MIA program at 7 Preston First ward St Rievilts will feature the introduction of the new MIA theme by Ernest Eberhard and a theme song directed by Harold Swift. The quartette includes Harold Swift Maurine Simmons Elda Carlson and Dan Johnson. The program is directed by the Manual and Activity counselor Clista Campbell Pratt Hawkes Maurine Simmons and Llewelyn Jenkins.

Preston MIA Ati Ernest Eberhard Harold Swift Maurine Simmons Elda Carlson Dan Johnson Clista Campbell Pratt Hawkes Llewelyn Jenkins

Heath State Dialogues on Debt and Politics in June Primary

Heath argues about debts and Roosevelt era relief while criticizing a Sidney Hillman linked PAC. He claims Senator Worth Clark aspires to defeat Gov Bottolfsen in the fall Senate race. He cites labor and national debt figures and comments on war outcomes and New Deal policies.

Russia Worth Clark Idaho Bottolfsen Senate Heath Sidney Hillman PAC United States Democratic Party American Labor Party Glen H. Taylor Roosevelt

Wanted to Buy and For Sale Classified Lineup

Too late to classify. Wanted to buy a movable chicken coop. Inquire at 162 West 1st North. 35p. For sale Haj and straw baler, John Deere make. See Russell Koller or Platt Ward. 35p.

John Deere Russell Koller Platt Ward

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