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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1944

Page

2

Preston Night Rodeo Promises Strong Ninth Year

The Preston Night Rodeo enters its ninth year with top talent and full cowboys expected. Chairman Crockett says wartime conditions narrow other events, but Preston will draw riders from Montana and feature high quality stock for Tuesday through Thursday performances. Community hospitality is extended to all visitors for this western rodeo showcase.

Preston Crockett Intermountain Montana

Citizen urges subscriptions to send paper to service members

The Citizen calls for public support to send the hometown paper to soldiers and civilians in service. It notes discounted prices and asks for contributions to cover weekly costs, explaining many still cannot afford subscriptions and that giving to all 700 county servicemen is impractical.

Not A One Man Fight Critique of Democratic platform claims on war effort

The piece mocks the Democratic platform writers for claiming full credit for wartime achievements. It contrasts their rhetoric with the sacrifices of veterans at Bataan Corregidor Guam Wake Island and Pearl Harbor, questioning party monopolization of credit for America’s military history.

David Lawerence Democratic Party Bataan Corregidor Guam Wake Islands Pearl Harbor

Death and notable local happenings from Time issue

Cal von Bingham of Clifton dies after long illness. Turkey Red beardless head removal yields near 100 acres of pure Turkey Wheat. J S Hendricks attends Austin Tippet’s funeral, recalls 1847 plains trek. Local stunt by Carter Kennedy youths ends with Kennedy breaking both wrists. DUP camp outing to Lava Hot Springs features many attendees and a near drowning. Mrs George L. Bate to Portland for Neighbors of Woodcraft Grand Circle. Franklin County issues 1569 passenger and 157 truck licenses, about one car per 5 percent residents.

la Pine DUP Lava Ida B. Cutler Ida E Evans Lillie E. Benson Amelia H Crockett Lucy W. Hendricks Ella B. Larson Flossie W Merrill Elsie E. Greaves Malindas. Cutler Lulu J Aldridge Eliza T. Bingham Sarah M. Larson Mabel O. Greaves Mary W. Condie Millie G Anderson Lettie B. Paull Gretta R. Merrill

Those Rodeo Tunes in Preston Spotlight Local Night Rodeo

The annual Preston rodeo season brings yodelers guitarists and singing cowgirls boosting the rodeo atmosphere. Fans recall memories of Texas steers lone ranges and cowboys returning to the old ranch never to roam.

Preston Texas

Fragmented Humor and Nonsense Snippets From a 20th Century Page

A collage of jokes and quips about fashion, manners, and social scenes. Vignettes touch on rations, bridesmaids, flirtations, and a murder night prank. The piece includes satirical exchanges, street chatter, and farcical dialogue with several named or implied individuals.

Western states seek unified stance on public lands and mining policies

Discussion at Portland meeting focuses on public lands policies and federal ownership impact. Idaho delegates Arthur Campbell Harry Marsh Donald Callahan James Bradley and Ed Levine join efforts with California Nevada leaders to coordinate western mining interests ahead of a larger nine state gathering and a push to present a united front to Congress.

Northwest States Development Association Portland Wyoming Utah Idaho The Development Association Bureau of Reclamation Toto Congress Earl Warren California E. P. Carville Nevada San Francisco Arthur Campbell Harry Marsh Idaho Mining Association Donald Callahan Wallace

Columnar Pads Stocked in Wide Range at Citizen

Columnar pads of various sizes and rulings are available at the Citizen. One of the largest stocks in southern Idaho is on hand. For any specific size, customers are advised to call.

Labor Committee Idaho Bate

Caribou County Veterans Aid Plan Outlined

Returning war veterans in Caribou County will receive help finding farm work or farm related jobs through an agricultural advisory committee appointed by the state extension service. Members include G McConkie Elmer Wilson Arthur Peterson Clarefice Lau Ira Cox and others from agriculture conservation civilian defense and extension services.

Catibouco County Smith Security “Administration McConkie Elmer Wilson Agriculture Conservation Association Arthur Peterson Caribou National Forest Service Clarefice Lau Idaho Farm Bureau Federation J. O. Wallace Office of Civilian Defense Ira Cox Gertrude Freemanf Wesley Jenkins Extension Service W. W. Tingey H. P. Sorensen Albert Paetsch T. E. Thompson Frank Kunz Aaron Ozburn C. R. Chadwick Fred Miller

U P Group Aids Work Problem Here

In Preston a Union Pacific packing plant effort drew workers from many shifts to log an extra eight hours. Packard led the drive as railroad crews joined the Frank a packing plant workers in a patriotic push to help with heavy demands.

U. P Preston Union Pacific Rolling Forces Eee Franka Jess Packard

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William MacKnight Belva Hart Town Calvin Bingham Clifton Bingham Wm Hawkes Wm. Hawkes, Jr Morrison J S Hendricks J H Tippets Marysville Austin Tippets Richmond Hendricks Plains Salt Lake Valley W OD Hendricks T G Carter Wm Kennedy Kennedy George L. Bate Oregon Neighbors of Woodcraft Forrest A. Fackrell Franklin County Franklin County Labor Committee Hart Music &Hook SHOP Danny Swainston Annabella Oswald Chicago GI Joe Mr. Walzem Dougfold Maggie Big Moon Naigalng Pacers A. Bottolfsen Eed Igen Gee Preston Bike & Sport Shop Aaa Ar Gina Hia Hie Bey Preston Lumber Eivbuet Seth Es Pia Watha Tse Sts
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