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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
2
A dated broadcast-style appeal argues Americans must buy more bonds during the Fourth War Loan to support troops overseas. The piece ties a stark war photo to civilian sacrifice and condemns CANOL oil waste while outlining committee findings and leadership lessons from General Somervell.
The message notes Congress claiming sole power to make necessary laws for an army and cites a pre Pearl Harbor draft priority change. President Roosevelt calls the decree a pious wish with no binding force while McNutt remains linked to the draft system. Rumors linger of closing the Mountain Home air base as postwar defense plans unfold.
Dean Boyle announces two farm institutes in the county. The Marsh Valley Institute will be held at Downey High School on Friday February 4, with Lions club sponsorship and committees for general, publicity, reception, dance, luncheon, and toastmaster. The Gem Valley Institute will follow at Grace High School on Saturday February 5, sponsored by the Gem Valley Farm Bureau, with committees for general, banquet, building, publicity, tickets and dance. Prominent leaders will address topics in home economics, dairying, poultry, and livestock sanitation and disease control, drawing western and eastern county farmers.
Boys' intramurals held during noon and after school at the Opera House featured volleyball won by Nine A. Lloyd and captain Shorty Whitehead. Basketball followed with eighth graders taking the win. all participants enjoyed both sports activities.
For sale items include ledgers journals binders cash books and time books available at the Citizen s office supply counter.
Preston Pranks HOWDY folks and readers with humorous lines and quotes. The piece blends farmer wit with political lampoon and local banter, including verses, jokes, and a Ramsey-like cartoon caption about cats watching a tennis match.
Thatcher High's first team won both games this week. On Wednesday they defeated Weston 26 to 25 after a 25 25 stalemate and a late Lloyd Bennett free throw. Friday they beat Grace 27 to 25 with Keith Nielsen drilling most of his free throws.
The 1943 U S potato crop reached 465 million bushels but per capita use fell below prewar levels, while 1943 yields held record in Idaho and the U S for potatoes, beans, and peas. Wheat and grain stock trends show tight supplies ahead.
The Junior High School Pep club organized December 2, 1943 under Miss Hickenlooper. Officers elected Doris Howe president Col leen War vice president LuDene Egbert secretary Sara Lou Shuldberg social manager. Initiation and pledging occurred December 8 with a candle light ceremony. It ended with ribbons in red and white. On January 13 another Pep club party was held for those who could not attend.
A short program was enjoyed by the girls followed by refreshments. Afterward the members spent a few hours skating together in a social event.
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