No action on housing plan for Preston and county
The article notes warped progress on housing near war industries in Preston and surrounding Idaho communities. It argues the Preston area faces a critical housing shortage, benefits from federal allocations, and urges the Chamber of Commerce to lead a planned program of about a dozen $6,000 dwellings to relieve the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Franklin County
Idaho Falls
Pocatello
Jerome
Weiser
Payette
Burley
Idaho
Boise
Ogden
Salt Lake
Chamber of Commerce
Recapping Tires and Farm Strains Highlight Wartime Press Deliberations
Wartime editorials urge recapping and testing tires due to tire shortages and war demands. They warn civilians to conserve rubber, plan tire recaps, and limit nonessential driving while criticizing military mismanagement and policy. The Idaho Statesman notes shock at Senator Taylor’s guitar pose in Washington.
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Washington
Potomac
Idaho Statesman
Idaho
National Capitol
Taylor
United States
Nero
Rome
Blackfoot Bulletin
British Reunion Held at Blue Villa Hall
Pages of Time notes the British Reunion meeting called to order by I. B. Evans with W. L. F. Harding H Burchell and James Heywood as committee. Preston Carnegie library completed at ten thousand dollars with Gundeson design. A birth announced for Oscar Wilde and Mink Creek couple.
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Blue Villa_ Hall
Blue Villa Ohne
I. B. Evans
W.lf. Harding
H. Burchell
James Heywood
Preston Carnegie
Gundeson
Christensen and Gundeson
atinhuwomaAn
Oscar Wilde
Mink Creek
Baby Born to Etna Gilbert and Family
Report of a baby girl born to Etna Gilbert and her husband. Also notes a dinner party at Amos Belnap’s home before they move to Ogden Utah and lists attending couples. Alson Alvin Jensen, 20, dies at home after bronchial pneumonia.
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Etna Gilbert
Amos Belnap
Ogden
Utah
George Paull
Harley Greaves
Busbee
Alvin Jensen
James H. Jensen
Swan Lake Social Roundup Nam es Louise Sorenson Bride
Swan Lake hosts a trousseau tea for Louise Sorenson daughter of Mr and Mrs P C Sorenson who plans marriage soon and to reside in California. The item notes visits by Gwen Panting and Bernice Hadley, plus several local residents traveling to Pocatello and California on various errands and family matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Sorenson
P C Sorenson
Louise
California
Gwen Panting
Soda Springs
Bernice Hadley
Ed Quigley & Grandson
Jerry
St Anthony
Swan Lake
Ray Henderson
Camp Shelby
Miss
Merle Henderson
Clarence Burrup
Blackfoot
Swanake
O E Hendricks
Bishop
James Abbott
Pocatello
Calvin Kingsbury
Kingsbury
US Navy
Gladys Heckertt
George Gambles
Las Vegas
Theron
Woodrow Sorenson
Dean Lewis
Ensign
Keith Petty
Potatello
Willard Hadley
Duane Merrill
George Matkin
Pauline Thomas & Son
Frell
Salt Lake
Preston Pranks and War Time Jokes Mix Street Scene
A jumble of wartime quips and social witticisms on Preston Street. A farmer complains to an OPA rep about the draft leaving workers short while the official counters with canned milk. Other bits include Moe and Joe banter and jokes about taxes and courtship.
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OPA
Preston
Humorous Snippets and Abridged Dialogues Mixed In
A collage of witty lines and brief exchanges spans topics from dating and manners to politics and crime. The snippets include quips about spinsterhood, politeness, and gossip, plus a slap and a time query that sparks a light clash. Politically charged jests mention Hitler, while others poke fun at debts and excuses.
Inventory Pads for Firms Selling Small Items
Classified note advertises two styles of inventory pads ideal for firms handling volumes of small items or merchandise, for sale at Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen
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Cache Valley
Clarion
William MackKnight
Belva Hart
Ireland
Chatterton Bhirley
Chatterton Deane
Auger Quint Hart
Techanical
G Ho Oa
County of
Franklin
Idaho State Editorial Association
Yeu On
Zonolte
Preston Lumber
First Security Bank OF Idaho
National Association
Federal Reserve
F.d.lo
Eigth
John A. Dunkley
Whitney
States
Lloyd Jensen
Telisile Luthy
Elliot Casperson
Ora Bishop
Cornell Davis
Reese Cutler
Harold Winn
Lulu Clayton al
Second Ward
Mary Jane Williams Willmore
L. E. Hansen
Gees
Preston Brothers
Weston
Hyrum D. Jensen
Christensen
Fifth Ward
Larsen
Fairview
Radicnic
Moe
Joe
Dayton
Rhoades
Maizsee
Sadie
Civil Service
Diane
Leo
Hitler
Utah Poultry Producers
Firestone
Allens Texaco Service
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