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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1943
Page
2
World War I veterans urge current service members to keep government life insurance and not lapse it. The policies can convert to civilian forms with cash value and loans, serving as future emergency funds. Veterans also advise recording discharge papers with the county clerk to safeguard claims and rehabilitation rights.
A reader laments the tax language that repeats demand and must while ignoring gratitude. They propose adding the phrase we thank you after the installment due sentence, arguing courtesy is simple and profitable.
Los Angeles Times polled readers on how to handle Japanese in the United States following Tule Lake incidents. A large majority condemn War Relocation Authority policy and favor Army control. Voters favor deportation after the war and permanent Pacific coast exclusion, with varied views on Japanese born in America.
Local items recount visits by Mrs. Minord Jarvis and friends, weekend gatherings of Cole and Sharp families, a farewell for Charles Gilbert, and school events. A humor page from Preston features jokes, quizzes, and light anecdotes alongside war era quips, with notes on flu in Fairview and area moves.
Mrs Roy Helmandollar hosted a quilting at her母’s home with Kate Anderson Susie Fisher Harriet Hatch Marie Hatch Ann ie Hatch. Merle Kendall rushed Mr Helmandollar to Preston hospital for ruptured appendicitis where Dr Leo Hawkes and Dr David Cutler operated. Amos Lewis and Fred Coburn delivered apples to Pocatello. Clifton wedding shower and dance honored Mr and Mrs Charles Carpenter. Mrs Anna Dalley returned with her infant daughter residing with Dave Kendall. Mrs George Fisher broke her wrist after slipping on ice. A birthday dinner celebrated Mrs Ira Hillman’s 62nd birthday with many Oxford and Preston guests. Lewis Ames of Burley, formerly of Oxford, visited town.
Idaho Wool Growers Association plans a two day wartime conference in Boise on January 17 and 18 led by president H B Soulen. The meeting aims to strengthen meat and wool security for wartime needs with discussions on daily operations and wartime restrictions. A constructive 1944 program is sought to address industry challenges.
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