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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1944
Page
9
The Preston chamber proposes a county planning board with ward representatives to prepare for postwar needs. The lack of joint action by city and county governments is noted as a risk as armistice approaches. Emphasis is on naming work priorities and developing farm and industrial programs months before peace.
Local town observes five or six residents named for state and national offices as elections approach. Some ridicule the idea while others defend the value of local representation and potential economic and political benefits from upholding hometown citizens.
National commander calls for action as red tape and understaffing at Veterans Administration and Employment Service leave many World War II veterans awaiting disability payments. Idaho staff praised, but Legion vows nationwide survey and reform to rehabilitate injured veterans and ensure federal responsibility.
The article cautions that a prolonged war outlook may not hold if Europe and the Pacific conflict end sooner than expected. University of Idaho Extension warns against overbooking commitments based on current farm incomes, urging prudent budgeting as prices could fall if hostilities end. Farmers, ranchers, and businesses should account for potential market declines in their planning.
Dr G Taggart Parkinson appointed to State Medical Board of Examiners while county physician and city health board president. Hart and Rich law firm expands in Larson block with added staff. Jesales Rich linked to Bear Lake family. Kenneth G Smith set for Australia mission leaving January 28 from Salt Lake City. A V Gooch and Jos A Geddes travel to Salt Lake. car trouble forces return by train. John E B King sentenced after guilty plea in Cal Jenkins case. Mrs R A Jones has a baby girl on New Year’s Eve. Golden Wedding of Ozro O Crockett celebrated December 26 at Ruth C Larsen home. twenty seven living descendants noted. D Roland Merrill injured in Smithfield auto crash near Interurban station. Platt Larson unharmed. Glenn Beatty to Boise as Mountain States Telephone manager. 2W F Day to succeed as local manager. Theron Kendall and Alvin Schow slated for missions to Hawiaiian Islands and Eastern states. Irene Anderson and Earl Udy wedding party honors.
Orval Harris of Preston recently acquired a registered Holstein Friesian bull from Arthur Moser’s herd in Preston. The Holstein-Friesian Association of America recorded the ownership transfer and issued 1 364 registry and transfer certificates to Idaho breeders in 1942.
Ceiling Price rubber stamps and Ceiling Price display cards are on sale at the Citizen store. Purchasers can secure both for marking and showcasing ceiling price restrictions on merchandise.
A Dayton mayoral quip notes that only when creditors stop sending bills at month’s start will he believe the paper shortage is critical. The remark frames a local concern with wry humor about financial pressures on newspapers.
A miscellany of gags and clippings notes a factory sign banning profanity with a quip about possible gentlemen present, a tornado escape story, a Wisconsin typo about a worship service, and light humorous items on politics, poetry, travel, and family quibbles.
The Citizen outlines plans for a 1944 series of 15 patriotic page ads funded by local businesses. Two pages will support each of the three war bond drives, with a $1.00 signature to join or withdraw anytime. The paper argues this keeps press freedom and supports the war effort.
Mink Creek residents enjoyed a Christmas social hosted by the Relief Society with a lunch after a program. Students held a skating party at Riverdale on Bill Forsgren's pond. Several visits to Logan and Salt Lake City occurred over the weekend. Numerous Christmas parties and a school program with a Santa visit filled the holidays. The Sego Milk company sponsored a two hour cinema program to boost farming practice and grazing methods.
Governor C A Bottolfsen proclaims January 13 to 22 as Idaho Potato Week and instructs the Idaho Advertising Commission to promote the event nationwide. Advertising head Harvey Schwendiman says over a quarter million display pieces go to stores by January 6, with coverage in major trade journals and ads in twenty six cities to urge purchase of Idaho Russet potatoes.
Simplified ledgers journals and day books for farm or business records. Ideal for keeping accounts and farm inventories. Inquire at The Citizen.
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