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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1948

Page

3

Greene named chairman of National Reclamation water users committee

Maurice H. Greene Boise attorney is named chairman of a new water users committee of the National Reclamation Association. The appointment, announced by Harry E. Polk, covers repayment problems for western projects, notably Idaho’s Owyhee and Black Canyon. The panel includes O L Norman, Ross Morris, Milton L. Kidd, and J J Rovig with Polk urging full responsibility for four key resolutions.

Idaho Maurice H. Greene Boise Water Users Committee National Reclamation Association Harry E. Polk Williston N. Dol Greene Phoenix Ariz National Association Owyhee Black Canyon Secretary of the Interior Water Users’ Association Congress Bureau of Reclamation Polk Polkaré O. L. Norman Ross Morris Zillah Wash Milton L. Kidd Modesto Calif J. J. Rovig Mandan N. D National Reclamation ‘Association Water Users of William E. Welsh Idaho State Reclamation Association West

West Side Boxers Open Season Versus Preston Indians

The Preston Indians defeated the West Side Pirates 50 to 25 in the season opener. Nielsen gym hosted 13 fast bouts with eight wins for Preston, three losses, and two draws, in a crowded evening of boxing thrills.

Preston Indians West Side Pirates Nielsen Gym Preston

Indians Rely on Returnees and Rookies for a Tough Season

Four returning lettermen Kelly Bowles Gib Hull L Cole and Bob Egbert anchor the team with a host of scrappy beginners as Coach Durwood Hull aims for a cool season. Wrestling results feature wins by L Cole and E Bodily and draws involving Rasmussen and Holden with judges Bill Davis and Preston Struve officiating. In a separate note, skulls and other parts of a three toed horse and other prehistoric animals are found near Challis and Salmon.

Kelly Bowles Gib Hull L. Cole Bob Egbert Indians Durwood Hull Bill Davis Preston Struve Sheeley Chattterton Challis Salmon

March of Dimes Drive Opens in Idaho

Idaho launches the March of Dimes campaign with a goal of broad public participation. Campaign director Ben Johnson of Preston predicts the greatest response yet as Idaho fights post polio care costs. Governors and local leaders back the effort with nationwide foundation support and a January 15 to 30 drive window.

Ae Ey En Bas Ena Ben Johnson Preston Idaho The Nation Foundation National Foundation C. A. Robins

Wrong Number Proves to Mel Advertising Pays

Mel Reeves says it pays to advertise but always use the correct telephone number. His ad for a new freight and storage warehouse at First East and Fourth South listed 240 W instead of 420 W causing misdirected calls to Idaho Billiards. The Citizen defers blame to Reeves, claiming the error was in his copy.

Mel Reeves Reeves First East Fourth South Idaho Billiards Billiard Hall

Idaho polio drive gains backing from Boise mayor and leaders

Idaho state polio advisory committee mobilizes funds from the national foundation. Mayors and civic leaders including Boise Mayor Potter P. Howard pledge aid. Johnson directs state efforts while R. Don Bistline of Poca will head the special gifts division. A heavy volume of contributions is needed for the drive.

Idaho National Foundation Potter P. Howard Boise Pollo

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