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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
2
A wartime speech urges Franklin county residents to harvest and can crops for canned food for the army and allies. It contrasts Axis oppression with democratic America and promises regular pay, calling on able-bodied men and women to contribute in the local canning program.
Merlin Peterson a carpenter helper at the Quarter Masters depot in Ogden Utah was appointed entertainment director of the Association for the Band He plays in a dance orchestra with blind associates in Ogden and formerly lived in Preston.
Cool early April weather followed by heavy frosts slowed growth of onions lettuce and peas with no material freeze damage. Potatoes were frozen back delaying harvest while lettuce is set to begin around June 6 and green peas around June 15. The early lettuce crop is about 60 000 crates and larger than last year and the average crop. The green pea crop is also expected larger than last year due to more acreage.
Bombardier at Pocatello Air Base speaks of Tunisia victory as a prelude to a long war against Axis forces. He warns of months of intense fighting, great odds, and no retreat as Allied campaign plans move toward Italy and Germany.
The state recall dispute is a partisan clash tied to party identities. Harold Howell of the Independent Voters league and Orland Scott of Idaho Townsends align with political factions, making the issue seem political rather than pension related. Delaying recall to the regular biennial election next fall would avoid extra taxpayer costs.
In a decisive game, Preston shut out Fairview 6 to 0 with Melvin Neeley pitching. Preston fielding was solid while Fairview struggled offensively in the Saturday match.
Richard Blake from Texas writes praising Preston Citizen for good service since its takeover. He lived 20 years in Preston, still cares about the town, its people and surroundings, and wishes the paper continued success.
A collage of World War II era quips and letters describes pranks on a football field, jokes about officers, a desert life vignette near Darwin, and a doughboy letter to a girl in Weston. It mixes soldier slang with brief anecdotes, focusing on humor and wartime daily life.
Leland W. Rawson state liquor superintendent says Idaho rationing is to manage supply, not to dry up the state. Rationing runs at a quart weekly with extra brandy and liqueur, as states consider similar controls. Governor Bertolfsen and officials emphasize enforcing laws and curbing illegal liquor sales to protect consumers and defense programs. Agriculture Commissioner Harvey Schwendiman travels to Washington to seek higher potato ceiling prices aligned with production costs.
The Whitney chapter of the DUP met May 27 at Mrs. Thomas Tanner's home. Mrs Arnold Dursteller presented Pioneer stories while Mrs Lawrence Bodily sketched her grandfather Samuel G Henderson's life. Mrs G L Tanner and Miss June Tanner played a violin duet and refreshments followed hosted by Mrs Bursteller and the hostess. Mr and Mrs DeRalph Perry and daughter DeAnne of Salt.
Lake City Utah hosts included Mr and Mrs Lester Dunkley of Whitney and Mr and Mrs Ralph Perry in Preston visitor. Mrs Winnie Reese hosted a large Variety club event with 11 members served lunch by Mrs Reece and tulip centerpiece. George Foster of Logan visits Whitney Preston and Franklin. Rudgar Davies speaks in church. Keller family guests of James Keller and family from Pocatello Downey.
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