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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
7
The Citizen seeks a two page spread of servicemen letters for the Christmas Yale edition. Parents and relatives should submit a single polished piece not over 200 words, written legibly or typed, combining the best paragraphs from multiple letters if needed.
Miss Jeanne Brown wins ward vote to be named queen for the Fourth ward with rivalry to crown another queen at the stake ball in January. Various social events follow including gatherings hosted by Gordon Merrill and Mrs. Hattie Wallgren with dinners, bridge, gifts, and Christmas decor.
Mapleton Elder Angus R Condie and Elder How ell of Preston were visitors at the local Sacrament meeting last Sunday delivering fine talks. The community notes a wave of local family visits, church events, furloughs, and upcoming military service departures.
Sego Milk company becomes a large contributor to Franklin county Sixth War Loan by purchasing bonds. Bill Murray, district manager of Logan, presents a 15000 check for bond acquisition credited to the county quota, with Al Kircher of Sego assisting at the Preston First Security Bank as bonds are counted to boost the remaining shortfall.
Children who buy War Bonds to boost the Sixth War Loan total will attend a Saturday morning Children's Premiere at the Grand Theatre. Pauline Nelson chairs the local campaign, free tickets are distributed, and Weldon Nash praises youth support for the war effort. File boxes with index cards offered at Preston Citizen office.
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