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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1946

Page

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Preston chamber of commerce to ballot new directors

The Preston chamber of commerce will ballot for four two year terms and one expired term at an election starting June 7 with ballots mailed January 5. Nominees include M O Merrill L V Merrill Ben Johnson and others in four groups. Hold over directors Cliff Warr J C Goff Allen Cutler Dean Jensen remain. Ballots must be mailed by January 10 and counted January 15.

Preston Chamber of Commerce Mel Reeves Howard Johnson Jed Lewis Ernest Brutenbeker Reeves Rew M. O. Merrill Dr. L. V Merrill Ben Johnson Cliff Warr J C. Goff Allen Cutler Dean Jensen C. D. Booker Stan M. Hawkes Ariel Nash Smith Allen Floyd Didricksones Harley Greaves March V. Hopkins Daniel Aber Bruce Wallace T. Bowden E Evans Apg Giese Kircher Preston Buhl

Idaho Potato and Onion Week Promoted Nationwide

Idaho Advertising Commission launches a nationwide campaign through 50 cities from Los Angeles to Washington to publicize Idaho Potato and Onion Week. Messages will run weekly in January February with March follow up, featuring window strips banners and marketing kits to boost Idaho produce sales in stores and super markets nationwide.

Idaho Advertising “Commission Los. Angeles Calif Washingtoon D. C Idaho Advertising Commission

Oldest Living White Child Luna Nelson Born in Franklin Idaho

Luna Nelson born Sept. 18 1861 in Franklin Idaho to Elvira Weil and Wm G Nelson grew up in a pioneer era. The piece recounts her family’s moves from Franklin to Oxford Riverdale and Dayton teaching career at 19, marriage to Fredrick Chadwick, and later life helping build Heyburn with hardship from illness and loss.

Idaho Dayton Franklin Elvira Weil Wm. G. Nelson Luna Oxford Nelson Salt Lake City Luna Nelson Schol Riverdale Fredrick Chadwick Chadwick Heyburn Joseph Albion May Jones

Canners Meet Saturday in Franklin County Division

Members of the Franklin County branch of the Utah Canning Crops Association plan a Saturday meeting in Franklin. Speaker Rea Sereteh will discuss growers and the coming year. Chess of officers to be elected includes Winward of Clifton Artin Moser of Preston and Raymond Ransbottom of Wells.

Franklin Cy. Ty U.dah Jax Chambera Chamabana Chicago Idaho Mem- Winward Clifton Artin Moser Preston Raymond Ransbottom Wieseing Cache County

Winder Ward Seeks Funds for New Church Banquet

The Winder Ward invites all to a fundraising banquet on January 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are five dollars each, available from Bishop Ernest Carter Ned Stocks John Hedin Carl Bennett or Shirley Pal.

Winder Ernest Carter Ned Stocks Johns’ Hedin Carl Bennett Shirley Pal

City weighs bid for sale of 22 city lots

At the regular meeting Mayor Crockett urged careful consideration of awarding a bid for 22 city owned lots on Second North. Council discussed the four submitted figures and aimed to protect welfare and provide additional homes to address housing shortages while evaluating best interest of the public.

Crockett Het

Fiery Forces chairmen urge soil conservation efforts countywide

In 1945 county soil conservation programs Chairman Wilford Stokes urges every farmer to participate and submit receipts for phosphate weed and chemical use. He notes practices cover pastures feed crops and clover. Receipts must show amounts applied and measures used in demonstrations.

Ibtens Tara Wilford Stokes Ptake Boy Sistenice Geedad

County Assessor Sessions Set For January Dates

Local officials announce scheduled sessions for county assessors January 13 to 16. Bill Palmer leads the sessions with a deputy, as Boise plans to attend and discuss annual county matters.

Count Shassesson Fayest Bill Palmer Will

Pierce Warner Bros presents Mildred Pierce review

The Washington Digest notes Pierce’s tale Mildred Pierce with Joan Crawford delivering a sharp focused performance. The thriller blends crime and psychology as it tracks a widow’s unraveling amid tainted glamour and suspenseful murder hints.

Pierce Warner Bros Cain Joan Grawford 7Achargecott Jack Isa Sam the Grand Cathe Mildred Pierce Joan Ceartford Jing Ding

Franklin County Farm Labor Placements Report 1945

County agent Daniel Roberts releases the 1945 labor report showing 35 942 farm labor placements in Franklin County under the Extension Farm Labor program. Mexican nationals German prisoners of war and local workers approved 2 377 placement orders from 600 farmers with 660 imported workers. Sugar beets led with 24 083 placements followed by alfalfa hay 4 813 green peas 2 876 green beans 1 078 and potato work 2 875. School children aided harvesting. 429 %% days logged by Roberts Hansen Larsen and others for Sugar company sponsoring the program.

Daniel Roberts Franklin County Mr Roberts Wayne Hansen Gaylord Larsen Franklin County Sugar Company

Unclear text blocks bowling talent and retirements

Fragmentary OCR reads like a roster of bowlers and a coach discussing retirees and a talent pool. Names appear garbled and some phrases hint at a gathered group aiming to round out a roster.

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Royce Fuhriman Recalls Japanese Prisoner of War Two

Rotary speaker Royce Fuhriman son of Andrew Fuhriman of Franklin described his 41 months as a prisoner of war after the Bataan surrender. He spoke of the Death March to Camp O’Donnell and brutal conditions before liberation by Russian troops in Manchuria in August.

Royce Fuhriman Andrew Fuhriman Franklin Rotary Philippines Bataan Camp O’donnel Fuhriman Manchuria Davis Sam Packer

Dairy Payment Time Set for Franklin County Producers

January 1 begins a new production payment period for Franklin county dairy farmers. For milk produced in October through December, producers will receive 60 cents per hundredweight and 17 cents per pound of butterfat. The Preston county AAA office will issue payments upon proper evidence, with payments possible through January and February.

Franklin County Wilford Stokes County Aaa Committee County Aaa Preston

Elks Initiate New Members at Preston Lodge Ceremony

Blackfoot Preston lodge announces initiation of new Elks including officers Frank Brock and Newell Stephens. The ceremony, attended by Wate Taylor and Bowden, boosts active members to over 1 190. A dutch lunch followed the event.

Wate Taylor eBlackfoot S'¢ Forts Bowden Ypreston Esquire Sfor

Figures In State Politics Circles Franklin County

Franklin County figures loom in state politics with Bev Johnson, 40, announcing a bid for the U.S. Senate in June primaries. Opposing Evang has not yet announced but is expected to run. The Sugar Company ties are noted as part of local business context.

Bev. Johnson U.S . Senate Johnson Senate Phil. J. "Evans Ayrun Jthis Franklin Sugar Baira Py Ste Lorison

Franklin County Makes E Bond Quota In Victory Loan

Franklin County reports achieving its E bond quota in the Victory Loan drive. A telegram from John A. Schoonover credits the county’s bond workers, noting 100 percent E quota met and an overall strong showing with Treasury bonds over subscribed. Ben Johnson also praised the committee and workers for the county’s pristine record in war bond drives.

Franklin County Preston John A. Schoonover State Bond Committee Franklin County Bond Committee Federal Reserve Ben Johnson Treasury

Heroic Death of Private Van Noy Poem Featured

Mark Hart, a local high school teacher, wrote The Heroic Death of Private Van Noy which appears in a new three volume anthology from Harbinger House Publishers New York. The collection, praised as one of the most comprehensive anthologies of verse by new poets, spans nearly 1000 poems drawn from nineteen collections and many newspapers and magazines.

van Noy Mark Hart Harbinger House Publishers New York

Sugar Beet Payments Opened for 1945 Crop

Farmers are asked to visit their county AAA office in Preston to sign applications for 1945 sugar beet crop payments after farm qualifications are checked.

Preston

Junior Gold and Green Ball Set Final Arrangements

Final arrangements completed for the Junior Gold and Green Ball. The event aims to develop the social union of two groups with a semi formal evening. Refreshments will be served and an admissions plan is in place. Chairmen listed include Tollingsworth Keller and Lomas-Largon with several special committees handling decorations advertising and program details.

Silwa Pree Bern Porn Sims Taie Tollingsworth Keller Lomas-Largon Harvey Bickmore Marlowe Woodward Jaicy- Tanner Arri Foss Oneta’ -Borseret Marion -Condie Thelma F Sadie Gules Gile Grace Tonnkon Pan Ae Bill Garrett

Local Coop to Begin Operations January 2

Disjointed notes reveal a local cooperative planning to start operations January 2 with individuals named Elmo and Beckstead as operators. The fragment mentions Daniel Roberts as an agent and references service, minimum quality, and upcoming meetings, with scattered names like Harvey and Packerva appearing amid unclear text.

BSA Aes Rae Anklik Coopera Ie Balstuder F Associatios Aston Harveys Situs Packerva Aride Hess

Conference at Boise set by Tenia Co and Cox

Secretaries will be held in Boise on date to be announced, with Orville Neeley among attendees. Event aims to discuss service additions and scheduling for a regional program.

Tenia Co Cox Boise

Discharge and quota notes amid unclear pasted text

Fragmented OCR text references discharge quotas and indeterminate names. Many garbled phrases mention January December placements and various individuals likely related to a public or organizational notice. Readers should consult the original for clarity.

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