Senator Thomas Calls for Meat Ration Lift
The article argues for suspending meat rationing, criticizing OPA and War Food Administration for blocking policy changes. It cites Senator Thomas of Idaho urging congressional action after claims of large-scale meat destruction in Philadelphia and a bottleneck due to storage space, pressing for public consumption to avert livestock ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food—Administration
OPA
Sen
John Thomas
Idaho
Thomas
War Food Administration
Potatoes and War Policy Highlight OPA Shortcomings
A reader outlines OPA failures in wartime pricing. Idaho potatoes sell for 2.25 per cwt to producers while Los Angeles retailers push 7 to 8 per cwt, aided by brokers and transportation costs. The letter urges the OPA to curb inflation and focus on its original mission amid manpower and economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Idaho
OPA
Lowering the Voting Age for Soldiers and Civilians
A editorial argues for extending suffrage to 18- to 20-year-olds, including nonserving youth, as Congress weighs Soldier vote reform. It upholds that the youth in battle should possess voting rights equal to older citizens, noting wartime momentum and ongoing pension debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
van Noy
Preston
Time January 21 1915 Births and local notes in Preston area
Born January 13 a baby girl weighing 100 pounds to Mr and Mrs J D Montague. Dr W F Jamison moved to Greaves building. Two Gibson brothers of Franklin killed in Cub River snow slide. Oswald Christensen given a birthday smile when presented by Mrs Christensen. Weston students celebrate steam heating completion at school. Dr and Mrs Canfield hosted by Chosen Friends club with many attendees. Charles Paull to Salt Lake City for mission to Germany. Two infant daughters of Milton Neeley died unexpectedly. Mrs J C Whitehead burial held. Logan marriage license issued to Elmer Chatterton and Louvana Larsen. Alvin J Schow to leave for Eastern mission. American Legion plans first Dog Derby at Fair Grounds for sled dogs.
Famous Last Words and Oddities From a War Era Skit
A mosaic of clipped jokes and anecdotes from wartime reporting. A Marine writes to his mother about uncertain dispatches while Americans in India argue over a 60 rupee fee for a tonga. A Dutch woman faces a Nazi court for radio listening as absurd classroom banter closes the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hitler
Morals and Misadventures From a Country Drive
A comic vignette recalls a young couple whose car stalls on a lonely road. He doubts repairs, she locates and fixes the fault, prompting a cautionary punchline about dating a mechanic. Also noted are quips about wisdom, brevity, and a night club warning.
Young Woman Seeks Blessing to Wed As Aunt Quips
A girl asks if she is too young to marry and an elderly spinster responds she’d marry sooner if she could live again, remarking she lacks sense to delay. The compact exchange highlights differing views on age and marriage.
Ledger and accounting books advertised for farm and business use
A short ad describes simplified ledgers journals and day books for farm and business use. It notes an inquiry about a body in water and mentions a bank er who stole 100000 and ran away with a barber's wife. It invites readers to inquire at The Citizen.
Four Year School Seen For Pocatello By Bannock Leader
Bannock County representative Nellie Cline Stevenson says a state board backing could remove the two year limit, paving the way for a four year university at University of Idaho South in Pocatello. She notes gains in prestige from industrial growth such as the naval ordnance plant and phosphate plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
University of Idaho South
Nellie Cline Steenson
Bannock County
State Board of Education
UIS
Albion
Lewiston State Normal
Pocatello Naval Ordnance Plant
Stevenson
Board of Education
University of Idaho At
Moscow
North Idaho
Naval Ordnance Plant
Idaho
Card of Thanks Extended for Sympathy After Loss
We thank friends and relatives for sympathy and condolences shown after the passing of our husband and father. Gratitude goes to those who assisted in any way during this difficult time.
Christmas Party Held by Wormcreek DUP Chapter
The Wormcreek chapter of the DUP hosted a Thursday Christmas party at Mrs. Laura Dunkley's home. A lively program featured a stunt led by Mrs. Margaret Winward, poems by Mrs. Annie Swainston, jokes by Mrs. Mary Bodily, readings by Mrs. Ella Hull, a dialogue song by Mrs. Allabell Hull and Olive Weaver, and a piano solo by Mrs. Laurena Benson. Guests exchanged White Elephant gifts, then enjoyed a Christmas lunch. Mrs. Ralph Laycock of Edmonton, Alberta, arrived Thursday for an extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormcreek
DUP
Laura Dunkley
Margaret Winward
Annie Swainston
Mary Bodily
Ella Hull
Allabell Hull
Olive Weaver
Laurena Benson
Ralph Laycock
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Family and funeral notices reference Wilde and Torval
Fragmentary OCR mentions a family linked to a funeral service and names Wilde and Torval in a local notice context. The text is incomplete but indicates a funeral setting and kinship references.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Preston Citizen
Franklin County Citizen
Cache Valley Clarion
William MacKnight Belva Hart
Hdstor and Publisher
Franklin Membher
Idaho State Historial Association
Sen. Thomas
Philadelphia
Ying
Idahy
Alaska
J D Montague
W F Jamison
Greaves
Wm. Gibson
Franklin
Cub River
Oswald Christensen
Weston
Mrs. Canfield
Friends Club
Willard Hobbs
J WN. Larsen
Chas. Engar,Jr
J. C. Greaves
Wm. Henderson
R. H. Dalley
L. Ballif
Wm. Card
Sol Hale
Mary Greaves
Annie Thatcher
Geneva Hale
Dorothy Canfield
Masters Canfield
Wilford Hobbs
Frank Canfield
Charles Paull
George Paull
Salt Lake City
Germany
Milton Neeley
Riverdale
J. C. Whitehead
Logan
Elmer Buckley Chatterton
Louvana Larsen
Alvin J. Schow
Preston First Ward
The
American Legion
Fair Grounds
Far East
India
McClun
Dayton
Smith
Bannock
G. L. Tanner
Whitney
Lucy Tanner
Ralph G. Laycock
RCAF
No. 4
Marcus Weaver
Claudia
Winnie Reese
Lila
LaDonna Foster
Benson and
Charles Reese
Benson
Rodger Davies
George Foster
Lincoln—Foster
RUE
Preston Lumber
Torval
Wilde
Guilford
Weston J. Smith
O.k.rubbes
O. K. Tire
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
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