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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1945
Page
3
War Food Administrator Marvin Jones urges Americans to expand victory gardens in 1945. He notes gardeners produced over 40 percent of last year's fresh vegetables, freeing shipping space and supplying high quality food for soldiers and civilians alike. He warns that nations with ample food win wars.
War Food Administration calls mobilization of county boards and agents to aid salvage committees in collecting fats. Daniel Roberts notes over 180 million pounds salvaged in 12 months while annual needs reach 500 million. Housewives get 2 red points and four cents per pound.
Mr and Mrs Lester Henderson and Mrs Don Henderson visited Brigham City last week. The Waldo Eames family stayed with Mr and Mrs J A Hadley for a few hours last Saturday. Pete Henderson and friends attended a basketball tournament at Arimo Friday evening. Mrs Nate Thomas and her baby daughter returned from the hospital Saturday. Mr and Mrs O E Hendricks were in Pocatello on business Tuesday. Mrs J A Hadley and Mrs Verl were also noted in the local social list.
Randall made a business trip to Preston Monday. Mrs Tom Bloxham of Downey was a visitor in Swan Lake Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Pauline Thomas and Mrs Willard Hadley were dinner guests at the home of Mrs Martell Thomas Sunday. Miss Mary Lou Maughan of Preston was an overnight guest of Mrs Art Herchett of Swan Lake. Andrew Matkin returned from Huntington Oregon to visit his ill wife. The small daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Owens has been ill for the past week.
Idaho Fish and Game announces a snowplane aid to winter field operations. Director James O. Beck says the rear-propulsion craft can run on snow or bare ground, with skis on snow and rubber tires on bare surfaces. Herman Koopes leads the effort with field equipment for up to three men and supplies, starting with Payette River and Bear Valley counts near Lewiston.
A large turnout from Mound Valley attended the quarterly stake meeting at Grace last Sunday with visiting Elder Joseph F Merrill from Salt Lake City delivering the keynote talk. Other speakers included President Milton F Hartvigsen and counselors Alvin K Lechtenburg and Dee L Andreasen.
Franklin county farmers will receive the Golden Anniversary edition of The Furrow published by John Deere. The 50 year continuation note highlights agricultural progress from modernization of farm implements to power farming and soil culture practices.
In Franklin County Idaho probate officers announce private sale under Section 15-718 LC,A of the Ellen J. Sperry estate. Two parcels described with water rights will be offered. bid receipts must be in writing and left at Sperry residence or probate judge in Preston. Sale to highest cash bidder after March 5 1945.
A district court case in Franklin County Idaho lists Vernor and Laura Gamble as plaintiffs suing Robert and Mary Jane Heywood William and Mrs Nutter John William Gamble and Mary Gamble as unknown owners or claimants in several described parcels. The notice begins by describing three separate land tracts with measurements and directions.
The notice details a land dispute in Franklin County Idaho with unknown heirs and devisees named as defendants. It states William Nutter’s claimed interest is invalid and notes mortgages paid and unpaid. Also covers the voluntary dissolution of Stanger Implement Co and a will sale of F C Yonk estate property including real estate and canal stock with terms.
A week of reorganization in the Second ward Relief Society saw Mrs Latitia Hansen and counselors Stella Paton and Clara Hansen released from leadership with appreciation. New president Mrs Mildred Anderson was chosen, counselors are Mrs Ethel Cole and Mrs Addie Gill, and Mrs Demoine Bosworth continues as secretary.
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