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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1944

Page

2

Reminder From Moscow on American Production and Distribution

A Moscow conversation between Eric Johnson and Marshal Stalin emphasizes that while American factories and assembly lines are praised, the real boost comes from efficient distribution and retail networks. Johnson notes congestion in Soviet cities and urges better allocation to cut wasted manpower, highlighting the role of distribution experts in sustaining wartime supply chains.

Moscow Eric Johnson Chamber of Commerce of United States Marshal Joseph Stalin Johnson

This Is The Day To Buy This is vengeance day

A fragment-tinged exhortation recalling December 7 1941 as a day of national vindication and resolve against perceived enemy actions. The text frames the attack as cowardly and underhanded, promising American response and renewed strength.

Reclamation urged for Franklin county postwar drive

A Preston discussion urged establishing a central organization to promote reclamation across Franklin county. The plan emphasizes expanding irrigation, enlarging canals, building storage reservoirs, and uniting water districts to maximize water use and support farmers and ranchers.

Preston Franklin County

Sixth War Loan drive urged to support continued fighting

A county appeal warns that victory is far from assured and urges residents to tighten belts and buy bonds. It stresses that Allied forces will need prolonged support in Europe and the Pacific and urges preparation for the Seventh War Loan drive next year.

Europe Franklin County Germany Pacific

Beets Thawed and Harvested Amid Winter Thaw

Farmers salvage beets still in ground as thaw continues. Clifton Dramatic club debuts The Poor Married Man directed by Hendersons at the Opera House. Community to discuss Preston sewer cost options with 50 000 proposed for Worm Creek route. Hart and Rich sue several companies for 10 000 damages over Alma Hale eye loss. Notables move to new homes including Gilbert family Bancroft and Merrill family Long Beach. Baptisms, weddings and mission assignments noted in local notices.

Clifton Dramatic Club Clifton Group A, D Seth Henderson James Williams Wm. Henderson Oliver Ostegar Leroy Walker Ella Walker Elsie Sant Lillian Henderson Arletta Henderson Idaho Mutual Benefit

Humorous War Time Sketches and Letters Burst of Laughter

A patchwork of light wartime vignettes includes spoof dialogue with Corporal Jones, letters from home, a Chicago signgone wrong, jokes about hospitality in France, courtroom bribery, and dating mishaps. The tone mixes satire and affectionate levity amid battle references.

Community Guests and Travel News Highlight Local Packer Family

Riverdale Eugene Packer has left for Texas where he is stationed after a furlough with his parents. Carma Forsgren returned home to Roxburg to attend school, and other local families hosted and visited during the week.

Eugene Packer Packer Texas Carma Forsgren Leon Forsgren Roxburg Paul Hansen Helper Utah Chris ‘Hansen Glencoe Marve Packer Faye Packer L M Packer Lawrence Workman Preston Estus Packer Irene Ina Packer Salt Lake City Matt McBride Wendell Washington Arland Sharp James. Woolf

Desk blotters offered at new low price

New reduced price on desk blotters at 15 cents each. Call the Citizen office to order and pick up for your desk.

Citizen Office

Diamond Jubilee Sacrament Service At Mutual

Banida held Sunday evening services led by the Mutual for a Dia mond Jubilee. The Bee-Hive and Gleaner groups performed, talks were given, Mrs Esther Cole represented a Special Interest group, and the audience heard President Heber J. Grant via radio.

Second Ward Heber J. Grant LDS Church Mutual Bee-Hive Gleaner Esther Cole Bee-Hive Girls Gleaners Karen Larson Ogden

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Preston Citizen William MacKnight Belva Hart Leland Chatterton Shirley Chatterton Deane Auger Quint Hart Franklin County Citizen Cache Valley Clarion Foreman County of Franklin Idaho State Editorial Association Aee James Gilbert Bancroft Heber Keller H L. Geddes Banida Weston Mr. Brower Hart and Rich U. P. and Light Co Phoenix Construction Co W. A Craner Co Alma Hale Joe Moser Mr Moser Robert Merrill Long Beach California Ona Crockett Edgley Nevada California Mission Frank Lamont Babe Frank Edwin Nuffer Jennie Smart Preston PR Leyte Mink Creek Corporal Jones Mink Creek Maizee Okeh Harley, Jr Junior Jim Dad Chicago France North South Alabama Bonnie Prince Charlie Bobbie Gal Riverdale Irene Smith Idaho Falls Hyrum Smith B A Meek George E Burgi Curtis Rosen Urban Olsen John A Morrison Rob Morrison Don Merrill Roberts Clark Choules G W Shaffer W F Hendrickson Rigby Orville Durrant Ray Barrington Byron Tanner & Son Eugene Logan Serge Bodrero WAR Production Board Shellubrication Service Shell Oil Company, Incorporated Golden Shell Shell Ezras Lunch Idaho Mutual ISE The Idaho Mutual Benefit Association Idaho Mutual Bldg., 8Th & Main Boise, Idaho Town & State Harold A Larson Mr & Mrs Golden Geddes & Family Pocatello Alex Swann Salt Lake Coy Christensen Coy Anna Lou Sparks Margaret Deckham John Sparks Dee Hospital Harry Miles Pcatello Woerson
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