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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1945

Page

2

Okinawa Typhoon Ravages Island Ships and Life

Survivors report the Okinawa typhoon of October 9 struck hard, wrecking 82 ships on reefs and causing widespread damage. The Weehawken CM 12 survived with no serious injuries, while many other vessels suffered heavy losses as winds reached 140 mph and 50 foot waves battered the harbor.

Okinawa Weehawken CM 12 Admiral Glen K. Hawkes RT 3 Wm. Hawkes Glen Sasebo Kyushu Bouy Philippine Islands Saipan

Idaho Postwar Traffic Fatalities Rise After War End

After V J Day, Idaho faces a sharp rise in traffic deaths as peacetime conditions return. Boise official G Riggs notes September 1945 toll of 31 deaths, the highest for the month since records began, with experts predicting over 40,000 nationwide fatalities in the first postwar year.

V J Pacific Idaho Boise G. Riggs Grim Reaper

Junior Gold and Green Ball Planned For January

Plans are drawn between Mutual workers of Oneida and Franklin stakes for a Junior Gold and Green ball as a Beehive and Scout class social in early January. A princess will be chosen from Beehive classes in each Ward and a floor show will accompany the event. The Junior Ball mirrors the Senior Gold and Green ball in February but will not be formal.

Oneida Franklin

Christmas at Home As Four Sons Return With Baby

Ma Schwyer endures a fragile Christmas waiting for letters from sons Jim and Billy. A late knock brings Billy, his wife, and a baby, surprising Ma who hides tears with humor. The family gathers as supportive warmth replaces loneliness and the post brings heartfelt messages.

Sawyer Fred Ben Jim Billy Malie

Notice to federal income tax payers Idaho deputy schedule

Federal tax notice lists deputy locations and dates for farmers filing final returns by January 15. Grace Bill's Motel in Grace on January 2 3. Bancroft City Hall January 4. Preston Court House January 7 15. Soda Springs January 7 Paris Court House January 8. Montpelier Hotel Burgone January 9 10 11. Also advertises inventory pads for sale at Citizen.

Grace Idaho Bill’s Motel Bancroft City Hall Preston Court House Soda Springs Paris

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