War Dead from Franklin County and War-Worn Letters
Fifteen county men have died in the war with two nonresidents among them bringing the local total to twenty. The list includes Stanley, Laurel D. Larson, Nolan T. Wells, James Theras Jensen, Blaine B. Peterson, Joseph Lamar Stone, Vaughan E. Johnson, Nathan Van Noy, Vernon J. Cole, Maylon B Peterson, Stanley Olsen, Leonard Brostrum, George Hill, William F Bennett, Clifton Wills, Richard Merrill, Don Smith, Cleveland Lynn Hatch Oxford Andrew Farnsworth Bert and Palmer Johnson. The column critiques primary election reform and run-off conventions, arguing for simpler, cheaper nomination methods and emphasizing human needs of servicemen. It closes with a reflection on letters to soldiers and a light note about the eastern front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Johnson
Oxford
Bannock County
Cleveland
Franklin County
Stanley,. Laurel
D. Larson Nolan T. Wells James Theras Jensen
Blaine B. Peterson
Joseph Lamar Stone Vaughan E. Johnson
Nathan van Noy Vernon J. Cole Maylon B Peterson
Stanley Olsen
Leonard Brostrum
George Hill
Idaho Considers Abandoning Direct Primary in State Nominations
Senators and house members condemn the Idaho direct primary system. House Bill 95 proposes to replace the direct primary with a new nominating process for state and national offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Idaho
Mink Creek mail carrier saved after snow slide near Mink Creek
Silas Hansen the Mink Creek mail carrier and a companion were swept down a snow slide while approaching Mink Creek. The companion was buried but rescued with aid. Hansen and the horse escaped unharmed. The incident followed a separate week’s events including funeral services for Samuel P. Morgan and reorganizations in the Franklin stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Hansen
Mink Creek
Rugway
Avear
State Uses Will Aid Recruitment of Mine Labor
War production officials urge Idaho workers to join lead and zinc mines and smelters as part of the effort. The War Manpower Commission and USES direct transport and shift pay, with housing deemed adequate. No prior experience required for able-bodied workers. experienced miners are in demand. Transportation to Wallace Kellogg mines arranged through USES offices statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
War Production Board
War Manpower Commission
A J Tulman
State War Manpower Commission
United States Employment Service
WMC
Tillman
Muckera
Wallace-Kellogg
The Cuppers and Their Funny Hat of Tolerance
The piece frames Dee and Jane Cuppers as a joyful married couple in our town. Dee cherishes an 1890 Floradora hat and Jane an old beer mug, symbols of mutual respect and tolerance that strengthened their union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Jane
Preston Pranks and Punchlines Parade in Town
A nostalgic chronicle of jokes and jests from Preston featuring witty quips about war, parenting, manners, and local characters. It recalls a decade of social change and humorous misunderstandings, including a girl’s birthday party, manners at dances, and playful cross remarks among townsfolk.
Navy Streamlines Nurse Processing To Reach 4000 Goal
The Navy aims to recruit 4 000 new nurses by June 30 1945 and streamlines processing. Captain W J Giles says Navy will partner with the American Red Cross to handle exams and paper processing at Seattle Room 301 Exchange Building and Portland Travelling Board HQ 26 Park Building 731 Southwest Alder Street. Applicants must be registered nurses aged 21 to 40 and may marry while in service. Navy nurses hold full reserve officer rank with GI Bill benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Giles
USN
Naval Officer Procurement
Seattle
Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
Navy
Exchange Building
Travelling Board
Park Building
Southwest Alder Street
Portland
Oregon
United States Naval Reserve
G. I
Creamery Managers Meet At Pocatello
A state wide conference for creamery fieldmen and managers will be held in Pocatello on February 26 and 27. G C Anderson from the University of Idaho outlines an eight point program to boost milk production with goals including roughage, balanced herds, records, disease control, higher quality milk, labor saving methods, land care, and a sound breeding plan under the theme Efficiency Pays. More milk products are vital to the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
G C Anderson
University of Idaho
Jefferson Cafeteria Menu for Week
Jefferson Cafeteria lists the week’s meals from February 26 to March 2. Monday offers Sausage Baked in Macaroni with Buttered Beans Bread and Butter Milk and Orange. Tuesday serves Tamale Pie Carrot and Cabbage Salad Bread and Butter Milk Canned Peaches. Wednesday features Creamed Ground Beef on Mashed Potatoes Buttered Carrots and Peas Bread and Butter Milk Apple Cobbler.
Meal Plan: Thursday and Friday School Lunches
Thursday features Vegetable Soup with Crackers Peanut Butter and Applesauce Sandwiches Carrot Strips Milk and Rice Pudding Friday offers Mexican Meat Loaf Green Peas Bread and Butter Milk Applesauce and Graham Cracker
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Cac
Leland Chatterton
Bhirley
Chatterton
Deane
Auger Quint Hart
Ievden
Preston Citizen
Preston
William F Bennett
Clifton Wills
Richard Merrill
Don Smith
Lynn Hatch
Andrew Farnsworth
Bert and Palmer Johnson
Common Sense
The
Germany
Philippine
Oder
Cologne
Samuel P. Morgan
Third Ward
Lorenzo Johnson
Dave Sant
Treasureton
Dave
Battle Creek Monument
J. H. Tippets
Second Ward
Mrs. J . Sharp
Lester
Mary Bright
Winder
Logan Temple
Henry Cartwright
England
Franklin
W K Barton
George T Benson
Carl H Carlson
Peter G Whitehead
Philando Packer
Sheldon Doney
Albert W. Funk
Bernice R. Parkinson
Samuel J. Handy
Parley B. Dunkley
Reed Jamison
Melvin Westerberg
Deward Carver
Glencoe
Stake
Frank L. Crockett
Frank A Vidmore
M. W. Hendricks Mortuary
Castle Gate
Husler
Joe Marsh
America
Franklin Fannie
Fannie
Shay
Dayton
Ralph Strub
Harley Greaves
Ralph
Harley
France
Ladies’ Aid Society
London
Oliver Williams
Citizen Society
Thirteenth Naval District
Jefferson
Elec
Reddy
Utah Power & Light CO
Golden Shell Motor Oil
Golden Shell
Shell Oil Company, Incorporated
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