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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
9
The county should study rural fire protection to cut insurance costs and fund a first class department. Citing last week’s East Side school fire losses and ongoing farmer damages, advocates urge county government to assess value, costs, and maintenance needs for rural fire services.
A proposal argues fireproofing methods would save thousands of dollars in property and reduce long term costs for residents. It emphasizes upfront investment and broader public safety benefits.
Minidoka county Selective Service board heard that men 18 to 26 in Class 2-C with four years on farms will enter the armed forces. Only 77 such men remained in 2-C, including farm operators and pre Pearl Harbor fathers. Officials said some production may be lost as this group moves to military service while farm goals rise.
The 1944 Lost River hunt in Idaho yielded 1470 antelope killed by 2000 hunters. Dates were September 3 to 10. Reports show 73.5 percent success, with 676 does 627 bucks and 167 fawns recorded. Areas included Butte, Clark, Custer, Jefferson, and Lemhi counties. The herd size is estimated at 12 000 to 14 000 head.
Thane Winward reports 697 hogs loaded at Preston on December 20 bringing in $22,452 with top weights at $1410. Farmers urged to keep hog quality high. next shipment due January 3 with listings due December 30. Idaho 1944 crop values total 167.488 million. wartime conditions noted. corn and wheat yields set records. peach crop largest on record.
A collection of humorous vignettes and quips featuring anglers sailors clerks and everyday misstatements. It includes jokes about fishing lore mistaken calls at Hill Field and light banter about ghosts cars and etiquette with punchlines and playful puns.
Weston hosts visits by Dr Goodsell and relatives from Utah and Salt Lake City. Students perform a Christmas program and Santa appears. the Trojans lose two games to Grace, and the Moo Cow Carnival is planned. Various local families visit, attend church, and welcome guests during the holidays.
Inquire at Citizen for ready to use inventory pads. Forms are prepared in neat tabular format for immediate use, aiding the annual survey of stock and merchandise.
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