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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1943

Page

8

China War Romance Opens at Grand Theatre

Alan Ladd stars in Paramount's war romance China with Loretta Young and William Bendix. Directed by John Farrow the story follows American rescuers aiding Chinese students against a Japanese advance amid battle and adventure in the Orient.

Alan Ladd Paramount China Grand Theatre Ladd Loretta Young William Bendix Wake Island John Farrow Hollywood Orient Ladd and Bendix Miss Young

Social notes from Riverdale visitors and travels

Miss Iva Lou Smith in Ogden visits W F Smith family. Donna Lou Merrill of Moreland spends weekend with J I Smith and family. Mont Packer of Salt Lake City and Clifford Merrill of Moreland visit J S Smith. Curtiss Bosen returns from California with ill father A C Bosen improving. Weldon McGregor of Mound Valley visits L Neeley. Coburns from Lava Hot Springs and Hansen family visit J S Smith. Melba Wheeler of Glendale visits Ruth Smith. Lyman Stollingsworth from Salt Lake City visits. Lafe Bert Walker from Dayton visits Aunt Vi. Perry Smith moves to Franklin for summer. Wavel Smith of Salt Lake City visits relatives. Carl Springman daughters Dorothy Carol of Salt Lake City and Mrs James Smart visit Roy Rosen. LaRene Harmer of Preston and Dan Olsen of Clifton visit Mildred Bosen. Ninth party added to 393-line last week when Curtiss Bosen installs telephone.

Mont Packer Salt Lake City Utah Lewis Packer Clifford Merrill Moreland J. S. Smith Curtiss Bosen California A. C. Bosen Bosen Weldon MsGregor Mound Valley Dayton Vi Smith Perry Smith Franklin Wavel Smith Carl Springman Dorothy Carol James Smart Jessie Budge Preston Roy Rosen LaRene Harmer Dan Olsen Clifton Mildred Bosen

Lawn party hosts and newborns mark local week

Geraldine Lowe Melva Porter and Jeannine Bradford entertained at a Wednesday lawn party at Miss Lowe's home with fourteen guests enjoying games and a lunch. Mr and Mrs Woodrow Butterworth welcomed a six pound baby girl Sunday July 4 at Budge Memorial hospital Logan Utah. Mr and Mrs Percy Gibson spent the weekend in Arimo visiting Mr and Mrs Ross Gibson and Mr and Mrs Ether Biggs.

Geraldine Lowe Melva Porter Jeannine Bradford Miss Lowe Woodrow ‘Butterworth Budge Mem

Major George Biggs Visits Franklin Family

Major George P. Biggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Biggs of Franklin, recently promoted from Captain to Major. He and his wife Elsie Lewis of Richmond Utah visited Franklin and his parents. Born, trained at Camp Forrest, Fort Sill, Camp Shelby, and Louisiana, he will report to Yuma Arizona this week.

George P. Biggs J. W. Biggs Franklin Oklahoma Camp Shelby Miss Louisiana Major Biggs Electro Motive Corporation la Grange West Surburban Chicago Yuma Arizona

Word Glimpses From Battle Areas

A wartime letter describes skies filled with bombers and fighters in the final days of a major battle. The writer praises ground troops, notes limited chance of returning home soon, and muses on personal plans to find a villa and enjoy a French dinner with a friend.

Medez el Babe Tunis George Lovelace

Baby Girl Born to Harris Family in Brigham City

A baby girl was born last week to Mr and Mrs J C Harris of Brigham City Utah. Mrs Harris was formerly Blanche Woodward. A Salt Lake City family visited over the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert D Lowe with Mr and Mrs Cecil Woodward noted as proud grandparents.

Salt Lake Ciy, Utah Robert D. Lowe Cecil Woodward J. C. Harris Brigham City, Utah Harris Blanche Woodward

Local residents visit relatives and attend gatherings

Cleveland area residents and families are listed visiting relatives in various towns. Names include Ames, Adams, Covert, Panter, Ransom, Jensen, and others with trips to Ogden, Preston, Grace, Pocatello and Swan Lake. Community events feature dinners, games, sacraments, and a Stake Priesthood meeting in Grace on July 4.

John Covert Wyoming Ella Hendricks Virginia Adams Lago la- Vera Bution Glen Kendall Dan Ransom Irel Nance Swan Lake Zae Lu-Andreasen Manyard Andreasen Preston Beulah Bell J. W. Smith Noman Sant Grace Joan Helen Adams Pocatello Lusana Boyd Forman Bingham Utah John W. Covert Gayle’Panter Leland ‘Panter Harold Wyne Happy Snappy i Snitchers Beatrice Anderson Verna Hendrickson Colleen Jensen Barbara McGregor Alice Adams Marlene Ames John Ransom

Soldier Catches Coal Strikers in V Mail Note

A June 12 1943 V Mail dispatch from North Africa quotes a soldier writing to Dear Mother and Dad detailing a letter from home and a brief scene with coal strikers observed during service.

North Africa

Letter from Pvt Dellis B Hyatt Describes War Strikes and Hope

A WW II era letter from Pvt Dellis B Hyatt dated May through June discusses coal and other strikes in the United States and Europe, civilian worker impact, need for equipment, and hopes for victory. He describes encounters with Arabs and French soldiers and asks for photos sent by mail. He closes with love and optimism.

States Europe Pvt. Dellis

V Mail Letter From Ruben Christensen

Mr and Mrs S C Christensen receive a V Mail from their son Corporal Ruben Christensen serving with a signal corps unit on the fighting front. He reports all is well and notes that Arabs are present over there and mentions ongoing activity and harvesting with the old cycle.

S. C. Christensen Cpl Ruben Christensen Signal Corps

Son of Leslie Johnson Begins Training at Farragut

Ruben Farragut writes from Idaho about recruitment training at the U S Naval Training Station Farragut in the northern mountains. He mentions war terms, combat talk, and a Mediterranean sea swimming line while describing a calm climate and excitement of service.

Hal Mediterranean Sea Ruben Farragut Ida Dell Johnson Leslie Johnson West North Preston U. S. Naval Training Station Idaho

Notice to creditors in Idaho probate case

In Franklin County Idaho the probate court requires all persons with claims against J D Bacon and Clara C Bacon deceased to file them with vouchers within three months of first publication. Claims must be presented to the administrator at his Preston residence.

J.D. Bacon Clara C. Bacon Preston

Canning and Drying Tips From Julia Wright

Julia Lee Wright profiles practical guidance on canning and drying foods for summer, including jelly and jam making and sun drying methods. Safeway Homemakers Bureau director outlines helpful hints for Home Circle readers.

Julia Lee_Wright Safeway Homemakers’ Bureau Julia Lee Wright

Notice of Probate Administration in Franklin Idaho

The county is Franklin Idaho. Dated this 7th day of July BEN B. JOHNSON administrator. First publication July 8 1943. Ben B Johnson Attorney for Administrator Preston Idaho.

Franklin State of Idaho Ben’ B. Johnson Ben B.’ Johnson

Special Kodak film processing schedule change

Announcement states Kodak films will be finished twice weekly until further notice. Films left before 5 pm Monday are completed Wednesday afternoon, and those left before 5 pm Thursday are completed Saturday afternoon. Applies to drug stores and studio. Advises making appointments for photographs due to portrait film shortage.

Kodak

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