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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1943
Page
3
Idaho political observers foresee the New Deal becoming a key issue in the 1944 race. Possible Democratic candidates including Gossett Masters and Taylor face pressure from supporters and opponents alike, while Republicans may seize on war concerns and critique of federal policy.
The text cites a debate on state emergency funding and the shifting party landscape as old parties fade. It notes Governor Bottolfsen, speaking at a Boise Republican gathering, avoiding direct mentions of Democrats and labeling opponents as the New Deal aligned. It emphasizes a national split between New Dealers and a new faction.
Funeral services were held for A D Crockett 89 in the Fourth ward chapel on Saturday December 4 1943 at 2 pm. He died December 1 at his home 205 East Oneids. The services were conducted by Angus Keller with choir and solo renditions by Mr and Mrs LaVon Larson and Constance Davis. Speakers included Charles Shumway Elda Carlson Peter Maughan and Counselor Phenol Edgley. The stake presidency was represented by Bishop Horace Baugh and Mrs Lettie Condie. The closing hymn was Shall We Meet Beyond The River. Benediction was by Reese Davis.
Mr and Mrs George Harris welcomed a baby girl both mother and child in good condition. Visitors from Preston included Mr and Mrs Ernest Porter and daughters with local families. Thatcher high school dance drew many locals. Nagham Porter helped a Preston friend with linoleum work. Mrs Owen D Clegg of Grave visits J D McGregor family after hospital stay. Mound Valley ward opened Mutual social at Thatcher high with refreshments and games. Lorin Panter helps brother Leland in Cleveland. Panter also serves as superintendent with Harriet Williams as president. C P McGregor family traveled to Pocatello on business. Sunday School faculty meeting held with ward officers present.
The Thatcher High School stage hosted two one act operettas titled Margie Goes Modern and Lady Frances with Mrs Sutton directing. Sophomores sponsored a Friday dance for residents of Bancroft Soda Grace Cleveland Lago Mound Valley and Preston. The December schedule includes The Improper Henry Propper with a full cast listed and invites extended to the public.
The dairy program includes a color sound film Along the Milky Way shown December 16 at Frankllill and December 18 at 8 00 p m at the Court House in Preston. Presented by RE B Davies Agricultural Agent and Milk companies, the film covers dairy production processing and delivery with input from dairy specialists 4 H club work and cooperative bull associations.
A playful instruction describes a math sequence that reveals a person’s house number and age. Start with any three figure number, apply doubling, adding five, multiplying, and year adjustments. The final result supposedly displays the house number on the left and age on the right.
The family of A. D. Crockett expresses appreciation for services during illness death and funeral arrangements of their husband and father. Floral donations and the program parts are cherished memories. Signed Amelia Crockett Dorothy Reed Alvin Crockett Jr Irvin Crockett Ivy Kofoed Lydia Stoker
Fairview extends water system with a new 5 inch pipe from George Egbert's land to the old school site replacing a 6 inch line laid years ago. Work funded by donations and a 75 assessment per hydrant to raise funds. More water supply expected for villagers and residents.
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