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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
6
Royal Miles of Preston joins Jensen's as a highly trained foreman in the repair department. Known to many farmers in the area, he brings proven skill and local familiarity to the shop.
The new hire brings tractor and truck repair expertise from a Government Training school and welding experience at Preston high school. He has worked at a McCormick Deering store in Idaho Falls and on heavy equipment at Wendover Utah, with strong diesel knowledge guiding Jensen's repair service.
The new Jensen Implement shop in Preston adds thousands of dollars in tool equipment to speed repairs. The facility will handle every crawler tractor type with complete hardware and offers steam cleaning for motors to maintain performance and save customers time and money.
The onlookers reason that if Z had blue, X and Y would instantly see red. Their failure to drop hands implies Z’s circle is red, and each deduces similarly. The narrator notes his own quick reasoning proves he was the fastest thinker.
Nada Gilbert of Fairview received the Union Pacific scholarship for 4 H club work in Franklin County to study home economics at the University of Idaho in September 1945 with a $100 cash award. Alternate Rhoda Christensen of Mink Creek was chosen to use the scholarship if Nada declines. Both girls earned blue awards and have long 4 H records, with community leaders and local agents serving on the selection committee.
Hazelton Idaho farmer William H Detweiler former Jerome county representative announced Sunday night he will seek the Republican nomination for governor. He previously ran in 1942 and lost to Governor Bortolfsen. His entry may bar Milton Horsley of Soda Springs from GOP consideration. Other possible candidates include Edwin Nelson Schwendiman Whitehead Heath Atkinson and Reilly Atkinson.
Annie Evelyn Durrant Lowe 57 died February 14 1944 at Pocatello General Hospital from diabetes with appendicitis complications. Born November 11 1886 in Franklin Idaho to Thomas H and Agnes Nish she married Reuben D Lowe December 19 1906 in the Logan temple. They lived in Franklin then Banida and Tyhee Pocatello seventh ward where she served in Relief Society and Primary. Funeral February 18 in Pocatello Seventh Ward with Bishop Hale presiding and burial in Franklin Cemetery. Surviving husband eight children ten brothers and sisters.
Lawrence B. Coburn aged 66 died Wednesday at his Boise home from a heart ailment. Funeral held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Weston LDS ward chapel. Born September 8, 1887 in Weston, he lived in Idaho all his life, four years in Boise. Survived by widow Lillie Wolverton and four sons including Percey in Idaho Falls and Russell in Portland, seven grandchildren. Burial at Weston Cemetery.
The notice lists green and brown stamp validities for various ration categories. Sugar Book 4 and Shoe stamps cover five pounds and one pair respectively with dates now in effect. Green stamps through Feb 20 and Mar 20. Meats Cheese Fats Canned Fish stamps valid Jan 23 to Feb 26 or Jan 30 to Feb 26. Gasoline Coupon A-16 valid Jan 22 to Mar 21.
Eighth Strategic Air Depot area England January 1944 announcement promotes Private Joseph S. Nelson to Technician Fifth Grade. Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Frank F Nelson of Treasureton Idaho. He attended That cher high school and joined service at Pocatello August 1942. Overseas fourteen months as truck driver at base motor pool. Member of a Quartermaster Truck Co.
The War Production Board approved a local plan to provide farm machinery repair service at Jensen Implement to avoid distant town trips. Four WPBs at Preston Idaho Boise Idaho San Francisco California and Washington DC all voted unanimously for the building and shop. The project aims to service tractors trucks and farm implements for the area's farming community.
Glencoe ward Mutual organizations invite the public to dances at the ward hall on Friday evenings over the next two weeks. February 25 features a married folks dance with old time and modern music. March 8 hosts the Gold and Green ball with Miss Ruth Jepsen as queen.
Stanley F. Atkinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C Atkinson of Franklin, recently arrived at Roswell Army Air Field New Mexico. He has been assigned to the Provisional Aviation Student Detachment for pre flight training after joining the Army in November 1943 following Franklin High School attendance.
Franklin county residents celebrate the California Packing plant in Franklin and the Smithfield facility receiving the official A for food production from the War Production Authority. Mayors and officials praise the efficient management and patriotic effort of workers and community support during wartime.
Abe Whitehead mayor of Franklin Idaho hails the town as Idaho's oldest settlement and says the honor adds distinction equal to its pioneer history. The remark emphasizes pride in the community's long-standing role in state development.
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