30 Dec 1943
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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1943
Page
1
A community notice invites all residents to the Mink Creek recreation hall dance on Saturday night starting at 9 pm. The event is organized to celebrate the new year with attendance urged and no admission details provided.
Readers face a limited window before a price increase. The notice urges current subscribers to renew at the old rate to avoid higher costs once the new pricing takes effect. It notes many subscribers have not yet renewed and emphasizes the opportunity to secure the reduced rate now.
The clipped notice mentions a Wilde related figure with ties to Creek and Albert Keller Wilde, noting a March 28, 1887 birth date and October 5 events with a reference to Anna Rasmussen. It is incomplete but indicates a long-publicized family connection and a death or ceremonial moment continuing on page 8.
The article analyzes 1944 economic conditions including labor volume, price levels, and war-related effects. It compares quarterly physical volumes to 1948 projections, notes Germany's collapse potential price rebounds, and discusses cocoa sugar imports and wholesale indices amid wartime demand.
The Idaho Production Credit Association held its final meeting in December at Pocatello to review the year’s business and trade plans for the tenth anniversary. Stockholders are set for January 18 in Shelley to discuss travel, remaining capital, and corporate steps.
A funeral service conducted Tuesday in the Third-warth chapel by Bishop S celebrants honored Livya Rabie Fel. Ward choir performed the hymn Awake My Redeemer Lives as Ezran Larson sang the solo. Bishop Dave Sutton offered opening prayers and remarks praising the deceased’s exemplary life. Family members and church leaders from nearby communities attended, and the grave was later dedicated with remarks by Chauncey Marl of Idaho Falls.
Fragmentary entry notes unclear references to Wardha and contributions to war effort. Peculiar wording suggests a transcription error with missing context and dates.
Secretaries and presidents of four zone clubs meet in Preston to plan a Lip Titer national event. Harland Shrmons and Avery Coning act as hosts as officials gather for a routine session held at Malad.
A fragmentary oblique obituary notes Major Peterson’s long Army service. It records his entry as a second lieutenant from the USAG at Logan Utah in 1989, assignments at Fort Berry California Fort Wright New York and Ft Bliss Texas Paxson Bayone New Jersey and Staten Island New York ongoing duty tours including a present station on Staten Island. It mentions his marriage to Pauline Mickelson of Logan and a later extended stay with visits to Washington sights. The article references Roy Peterson and a Gallenger Hospital graduate in Washington.
Reports indicate a political event in the Southeastern Idaho clubs scene with discussions on leadership, a president candidate named Johnson, and expected attendance by multiple members and dignitaries. The gathering aims to honor past leaders and advance community projects amid uncertain outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention chilly forecasts with references to Wednesday night temperatures and a sweater. No clear locations or figures are readable. Further text needed for precise city and degree details.
A Christmas holidays tribute assembly honored seven service members from the alma mater. Speakers, including Petty Officer First Class Charley and Apprentice Seaman Max Fletcher, spoke on Pearl Harbor and wartime experiences. Fletcher recalled wartime courage and received a Purple Heart, while others discussed coast guard training and defense.
Mr and Mrs Chase Bracot and Clemens Nick are guests of Mr and Mrs Wilas Geddes at Madison Wide 9 Chicago. On Monday evening they visited with First Lieutenant Spencer Kearl recently arrived in the United States after Africa Sicily and Italy campaigns. He reported a short stay in Washington D.C. before continuing.
Police report several arrests after sunset for hunting with a rifle and associated violations. Suspects named Bonner, Jess Soule, and others face charges of improper hunting, deer poaching, and possessing game. Locations referenced include Idaho counties and towns such as Bannock and Boise with multiple agencies involved.
A chaotic night after Christmas led to multiple arrests as law enforcement investigated reckless driving and prank incidents. Authorities urge motorists to avoid dangerous stunts and cooperate to prevent further accidents.
Fragmented clipping recalls Sgt. Billy Kirkbride a paratrooper wounded in action overseas. Born Preston son of Mrs Vinnie Kirkbride, he returned from Italy and the Aleutians, later finishing service in Utah and California with a medical detachment before discharge in 194? The dispatch notes his hospital stay and release after months of treatment.
A letter from Lt. David Wellh reports the awarding of a medal for meritorious achievement. AP correspondents in Thunderbolt, England, disseminated the news via the Associated Press. A Thunderbolt pilot helped rescue a base crew after a prior attack, while Measerschmitt threats and enemy actions were noted in the report.
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