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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1945
Page
2
Farmers in sugar producing counties protest rapid tariff reductions from 2.00 to 37 percent on Cuban and other imported sugar. They argue protected domestic industries, including sugar, deserve support as veterans and national security assets, not liquidation.
Citizens report wanton carelessness in Cub river forest parks and camps. Recent incidents include destruction at Community camp and Willow Flats and a picnic group leaving garbage around the fireplace pail empty with lid untouched. Authorities warn offenders risk arrest.
President Truman declares July 22 to 28 National Farm Safety week to curb farm accidents. He cites 1943 totals of 17 200 farm deaths and 1 500 000 injuries among seven million farm families and urges careful handling of dairy bulls tractors and machinery. County Agent Daniel Roberts urges all farmers to observe the week and end with no accidents. The slogan is Alert Today Alive Tomorrow.
A rabid coyote emerged from hills near Clifton and chased children to the Sant home. Mrs. Chloe Howell fired four shots with a 22 caliber pistol, three hitting the animal and the last breaking its leg. Nearby, a new pumping plant at Fairview was opened last Tuesday, adding four pumps and 25 second feet capacity.
A printer advertises a large stock of wedding announcements in multiple sizes including simple cards and two page folds. Prices are stated as competitive with national rates, with quotes offered for the work.
An evangelist faced heckling as heads turned at doors during a meeting. He recounted a prairie tale of an owl whose head supposedly dropped after staring at him, hinting people may search for their heads under seats. Mink Creek Maizee laments failing ads and jokes about perfume and ads.
A playful round of anecdotes and gags unfolds with Abe Whitehead and Frank lin Fannie sparring over ideal husbands while a fickle young woman foils a marriage proposal. Jokes about lingerie doctors poems sermons and parliamentary quips follow with a fading patient ending on a comic note.
A clipped dialogue shows one speaker asking if the other felt bold during a late night call while the reply hints at being hot and uneasy, suggesting flirtation or tension in the exchange.
Inquire at Citizen for ready made inventory pads in neat tabular form for the annual survey of stock and merchandise. Forms are prepared and available for immediate use.
The Idaho state fish and game commission announced hunting dates for 1945 including deer, mountain goat, bear, elk, antelope, and special hunts across multiple counties and preserves. Notable hunts include Pocatello elk Oct 15-19 and Lost River antelope Sept 2-6, with many counties affected and several preserves opened or closed per season rules.
The welcome home dance for Glen Dursteler drew many friends and relatives. Local households hosted visits among Porters Wanner Bodredo Sharp Hansen and Sharp families with several trips to Logan Preston Winder Fairview and Salt Lake City noted.
An outdoor party Monday evening was enjoyed by Eva June Warner Norma n Jean Nelson Lucy Auger Lucille Jensen Ramona Larsen Patty and Marilyn Petterberg. Guy Allred of Preston spent a couple of days at the home of.
Vern Nelson visited last week. Albert Moser of Dayton and Stanford Forman with family from Midvale Utah called on Leland Ruiger and family. Tennie Owen hosts two grandchildren Barbara and Gary Hill from Ogden while their mother Don Hill travels to California. Sharon Jensen spent a week in Ogden with Evelyn Jensen. Theron Webster family from American Fork spent the weekend with S J Webster family. Jeannine Wheeler visits Salt Lake City with Norma Jensen. Blaine Webster drove to West to visit Laurence Neuenswander. Lynn Neuenswander returned home with him. Lional Keller and son Kent of Mink Creek spent days with Leland Auger family. Norman Jean Nelson, visiting, returns home Tuesday. Eva June Warner accompanied her on vacation.
Range food is good with heavy growth on lower ranges maturing seasonally. High range prospects are good though some feed growth delayed by cool weather. Cattle and sheep are in good flesh and have made good gains. Early lambs are moving late and held for heavy weights.
The Citizen notes a good stock of scotch tape in large dispenser rolls now on hand and available for purchase.
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