Citizen bids farewell to editors and notes wartime challenges
The outgoing Preston editor signs off after consolidating two weekly papers into a single Citizen, reporting a circulation rise to 2386 and plans to reequip typography under new owners. He references a move to Jerome and urges readers to stay in touch as he begins a new post. A second note discusses embezzlement and alleged warehouse graft cases, urging prosecutions to protect public property.
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Time's Coolidge Sees 1927 as Banner Year For Nation
President Coolidge expresses optimism about 1927 and the U S economy. The Isis theatre reports modernization of its heating plant. Wedded anniversaries and births noted along with tuberculosis testing results. Santa is said to have visited professionals on December 23, 1936.
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Coolidge
Women at Griggs Cafe Celebrate Yuletide Event
Women members gathered at the Griggs Cafe on Friday December 18 for a Yuletide party. A letter from the ladies prompted a gift for the recipient. The piece notes a warm social gathering with mutual thanks.
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Griggs Cafe
Preteen Quips and Civic Jests Fill Holiday Page
A collection of humorous one liners and lighthearted quotes appears in a wartime style layout. Jokes touch on spelling trials, domestic life, and civic pride, with a playful punch about a precocious three year old and a retiring sailor.
Stapling Machines Arrive In All Sizes At The Citizen
A fresh shipment of Markwell stapling machines in all sizes has arrived. Visit The Citizen to pick yours while stocks last.
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Markwell
Open minded people and their elusive opening
People claim open mindedness but the phrase hints at a deeper struggle. The joke rests on finding the actual opening to an idea when openness is professed but not practiced.
Cafeteria Menu for Jan 2 3 1947
The menu lists January 2 1947 Thursday items including Buttered Peas Apples Bread Butter and Milk and January 3 1947 Friday items featuring Meat Roll with Tomato Sauce Buttered Beans and Ice Cream plus Bread Butter and Cream for a cafeteria serving.
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Johnny Margette
Idaho fish and game seeks merit applicants by January 7
Minkcreek applications from candidates for merit examinations in three classifica tions will be received until January 7. Thos. H Charrey, merit system supervisor, announced today. Positions include conservation officer, fish hatchery assistant, and wildlife restoration research leader. The department joined the Idaho state merit system council after operating its own board. No examinations occurred during the war and lists of eligible men were exhausted.
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Fish and Game Department
Thos. H Charrey
Idaho State Merit System Council
January 7 Deadline for Job Applications Noted by Char rey
The date for a new examination is not announced but January 7 is the last day to file applications. Information on jobs is obtainable at Idaho state employment service offices, the department of fish and game in Boise, and the merit system supervisor in the 205 Idaho Building Boise. Local labor and related notes mention 1946 beet processing and 268 Mexicans allotted to the county, with 102 repatriated or moved. Extension Farm Placement personnel placed 20 200 in Franklin County in 1946. Dr Packer hosts Mr and Mrs Lyle Packer of Logan Utah as guests.
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Latch
U. S. District Court
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McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary
Charrey
Idaho State
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Dr. Packer
Mr. and
Mrs
Lyle Packer
Logan, Utah
Farm Labor Effort Yields Noted Success
A farm labor initiative reports progress with 350 German prisoners of war and 100 Mexican workers contributing to field work. The fragment ends incomplete, but the effort centers on wartime labor collaboration on agricultural tasks.
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