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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1944
Page
5
A communication from Hawaii Territory’s tax commissioner to a California reader shows a proposed 16 2/8 percent gross income tax cut despite a multi million dollar surplus. The governor has already reduced rates twice to manage funds, while pensions remain $60 monthly for seniors over 60 and for the infirm on the islands.
LaRae Olsen of Weston died Friday at Preston hospital from Brights disease after a lengthy illness. Born September 26 1928 she was a Weston High School sophomore and former eighth grade valedictorian. Survived by parents Thomas DeaMonte and Hildred Day Olsen, one brother Dennis and three sisters Joann Deane and Maryann all of Weston. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm in the Weston chapel under Bishop Maurice Tingey with a large program of music and remarks. burial in Weston Cemetery.
Idaho dairy plants produced 8.82 million pounds of butter and 2.20 million pounds of cheese in May, with American type cheese at 1.86 million pounds. Cheese output reached a new May peak at 103 percent of June 1943 and 112 percent of May 1948, while butter rose to 3.82 million pounds, 24 percent above April but below May 1943 levels. First five months totaled 14.76 million pounds, down 2 percent from 1943 but above average. American cheese for five months rose 9 percent versus 1943 and more than double the ten-year average. Boatsmate Spencer Monson and Mrs Monson arrived for a two-week leave at his parents’ home after a year overseas.
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July Fourth at Linrose featured a large crowd and prizes for participation. The parade prize went to the Primary Organization with a George Washington Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross float. Milas Shirley Adams as Goddess of Liberty won second and the Bingham family earned best float for agriculture. War mothers received corsages at the patriotic program. Horse pulling, pony racing, and relay events saw multiple Nash family members and others placing in heavy, medium, and light categories. A softball match wrapped up with single men narrowly defeating married men.
Funeral services for Richard Blake a former Master Mechanic at Franklin County Sugar were held Wednesday July 5 at the Whitney ward chapel under the direction of Bishops Melvin G. Larsen and the Hendricks Mortuary. Speakers Jed Lewis Joseph Dunkley and Bishop Larsen memorialized his life as a respected neighbor and worker. The service featured performances by Dan Johnson Keith Campbell Lorin Johnson J C Hickenlooper and others with hymns At Eventide Lead Kindly Light and a benediction by Peter Moser. Graveside dedication at Whitney Cemetery followed with funeral arrangements by Mrs M O Merrill and pallbearers identified as former Franklin County Sugar associates.
Idaho's Sen Grebe proposes a runoff between top two primary vote-getters if no candidate exceeds 30 percent. Opponent Taylor favors convention, while Grebe defends the primary as the path to direct choice, arguing a runoff better preserves voter rights and prevents backroom deals.
Seven to Franklin county delegation returns from Twin Falls Idaho where Governor hopeful William Detwelller and Jerome county leader S L Thorpe gain broad support. State Senator Homer Johnson serves on resolutions committee as county chairman Marlow Funk speaks for locals.
Idaho commercial hatcheries set about 1.25 million eggs in May and hatched roughly 490000 chicks, far below May 1948 levels. Mountain States bookings for June 1 fell 25 percent, Pacific States 68 percent, and U.S. total 72 percent.
Farmers learn contour cultivation reduces hill climbs for tractors allows wider plows and faster work cutting fuel use by about ten percent. Steady speed improves plow, harrow, cultivator, and combine performance with less adjustment and wear. Benefits include easier handling of pickup balers and hay loaders, plus soil and water conservation and higher yields.
Mrs. Gene Paskins suffered a serious on range accident last Thursday when her horse fell after a wire entangled its leg and hers. Her son Terry freed the wire but the horse struck her face, breaking a left leg bone in two places. He rode 134 miles to summon help. she was later taken to Prestén hospital where head injuries and facial cuts were noted, but improving.
Officials announce inner tubes are no longer on the rationed list and no application is needed for a certificate. All tires remain under rationing.
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