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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
1
A fragment notes Sprita and Has performed in top rodeos. Details are incomplete but imply notable showings.
A fragmented report describes a local parade with varied acts including riders and animals. It mentions a rodeo style arena with bulls and a show featuring Slim Pickins and Brahma bulls as central attractions.
The readable bits hint at a discussion of a fall election and Republican involvement. The text is incomplete with placeholder quotes and misspellings, offering no clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
Readable bits indicate a night rodeo and various entertainment offerings in town. The notice mentions multiple performances with potential dates and local venues. The fragmentary text references Monty and other acts, suggesting a lively schedule ahead.
Fragment mentions Carl Niel son of Logan Utah with oil almost finished on stretch north. Next week update expected from AEA Ree.
The county draft board meets this week to set quotas for men age 26 and under for August and September. Observers note the 26 and under bracket may exhaust all eligible men, with October's call expected to focus on the 28 to 28 age range. Authorities from state headquarters indicate leniency shown to other groups, while the 30 to 38 bracket sees less impact.
The readable text fragment mentions January and a reference to Apel 42 amid an unclear context. It suggests a past event or note but lacks enough detail for a full report.
A damaged fragment references losses to a family with figures around 12000 and 1800 dollars. It notes items such as furniture and ground floor moves but lacks clear names, places, or dates.
Fragmentary text notes ballot access for electors and service members may receive a ballot via a military request. It mentions the secretary of state and auditor Cleo Swenson, with references to citizens and veterans seeking ballots and related procedures.
Local Preston parade features star performers nightly at 7 15 ahead of the rodeo show. Officials urge spectators to arrive early as float entries and cowboys prepare for the evening program.
A fragmented 1943 era clipping hints at cowboys and a desert arena in California. Mentions Glen and Preston with references to reservations and a notable public event involving a team called the Cowboys.
Virg Knudson owner says the project doubles storage and strengthens service to wholesalers. The changes target meat needs in Caribou County Gem Valley Swan Malley Marsh Valley and Franklin County and parts of northern Utah.
A fragmented OCR item notes a performance or show drawing close to five thousand attendees already, with phrases suggesting stage names and charges. The readable parts indicate strong public turnout and ongoing event appeal in a local context.
Patrons report strong approval of the new cannery in the basement rooms of the old Academy on Oneida Street. The plant, opened a week ago, can process up to fifteen hundred cans per day and encourages helpers to tour the setup, ask questions, and observe the canning line.
Fragmentary report notes Farnsworth discusses grain trade and business prospects. Old customers and friends cited. Top prices and a square deal implied in the open exchange.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a county board of commissioners and police related notes. Contains unreadable names and partial phrases about a group and board actions. No clear event or outcome available from readable portions.
The Fourth Ward reorganizes with Hon. and Mrs Cassie as leaders and councilors AirstGreaves Seton Csi Swat. William Palmer Leo Boden advance to president and first counselor Kenneth Begkstead named second member. Choir appreciation vote notes Blanche Brunker released. Blanche Brunker to direct ward singers.
Local reports indicate that a substantial portion of surplus labor has been absorbed by county industries and ranchers last week. Officials note recall actions and the need to keep workers available as autumn work begins, with Franklin Park already seen as a site where Mexican workers have been taken in.
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