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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1946

Page

2

Memorial for Doctor Allen Cutler Reflects Community Loss

A community laments the death of Doctor Allen Cutler a respected leader in Pres ton. He served as LDS Sunday School superintendent and chamber of commerce president among many roles. The piece praises his integrity civic spirit and devotion to family church and town.

Allen Cutler Allen Preston Teddy Roosevelt LDS Church Chamber of Commerce Doctor Allen

OPA Defeats Purpose and Clothing Shortages

Returning veterans and the public face severe clothing scarcities as December wage hikes of 22 percent in clothing raise costs. The OPA has not allowed price adjustments, causing shipments to stop or tighten. The release blames price controls and wage policy for inflationary pressure and reduced goods.

OPA Washington

Fred Cooper Elected Chairman of Portneuf Soil District

Fred M. Cooper of Grace was elected chairman of the Portneuf Soil Conservation District Board at the first meeting of the newly elected board on Monday January 28 1946 in Lava Idaho. Lyndon Green McCammon was named vice chair Harold E Thomas Downey secretary treasurer with E R Buehler Tyhee and J E Wilson Jr Lund as the remaining members. A report noted the McCammon Ditch Company dam near Lava nearing completion and progress toward securing a tractor dozer carryall unit for district use.

Fred M. Cooper Grace Portneuf Soil Conservation Service Olsen Bannock County Lyndon Green McCammon Harold E. Thomas Downey E. R. Buehler Tyhee J. E. Wilson, Jr Lund McCammon Ditch Company Lava

Headlines of Local Jests and Oddities

Local clippings present a collage of humorous anecdotes and sketches. Notes include pranks and miscommunications, a Kentucky ballad parody, a newspaper editor's blunt rejection of most poetry, and a shopper quibble over a payment plan. People mentioned include Minnie, John, Jim Beve ridge, and Weldon Nash in lighthearted vignettes.

Winder Servicemen Dance and Welcome Home Notices

A servicemen dance is planned for Friday February 8 in Winder ward inviting veterans and locals. Alph Mortensen has been released from the U S Army and is back home with his family. Donna Talbot also returned from the Wacos and U S Army. The Winderward Gold and Green Ball occurred January 26 with Beth Talbot crowned Queen and Joan Follett as Princess by U S M I A president. Wilford Kendall of Lewiston Utah visited friends in town.

Alph Mortensen Andrew Mortensen U. S. Army Donna Talbot Lee Talbot Wacos Beth Talbot Orville Talbot Joan Follett Orrin Follett Wilford Kendall Lewiston Utah Jack Bright

Mrs Ray Miles Visits Pocatello kin in town

Mrs Ray Miles and her son Robert Clifford of Pocatello visited her father Joseph Taylor in town. Mrs Miles formerly Miss Erma Dene Taylor. Paul Winn spent Thursday and Friday in Pocatello for a music clinic. Miss Arlee Shafter of Preston stayed weekend with Mr and Mrs Floyd Bennett and family.

Ray Miles Robert Clifford Pocatello Joseph Taylor Miles Erma Dene Taylor Paul Winn Arlee Shafter Preston Floyd Bennett

Boise Idaho Potatoes Stocks On Hand And Available

A Boise report notes Idaho potato stocks on hand and available for shipment. The update outlines current supply levels, regional demand, and market readiness for early harvest periods.

Boise Idaho

Idaho Corn Stock Record Set by 1945 Harvest

January 1 1946 estimates show Idaho corn stocks at about 19 5 million bushels a record for the state. The figure reflects the larger 1945 crop and shipping delays before January 1. Stocks are roughly one third higher than January 1 1945 and nearly three fourths above the 1932 1941 average.

Idaho

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