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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
11
An exchange column argues OPA policies distort supply and prices, fueling a pork shortage and black market risk. It cites Japan's war effort, urges support for the Mighty Seventh War Loan, and notes farm machinery and repair parts releases to aid farmers and keep markets moving.
The piece argues America faces a reduced sugar supply in 1946, harming home canning and wartime food efforts. It blames delayed support for sugar beet growers and criticizes reliance on overseas sources while urging immediate foundations for greater beet production, recalling Jefferson on planning.
Idaho fish and game officials reported a May 1945 fishing surge with 21 882 resident licenses 876 non resident and 171 10 day tourist licenses sold. The prior May record in 1944 totaled 21 351 residents 807 non residents and 130 10 day tourists. Trout season began May 21 but fishing occurred statewide for various species throughout the month.
A 16 year old girl attended a dance at an officer's club and later reported to her parents that it was wonderful. She danced with second lieutenants and then officers, highlighting the social event as her first military social affair. A GI letter asking for $25 for shaving cream is humorously answered with 25 cents.
A collage of jokes and quips ranges from a diner scene and a flea poem to military humor and wedding ad teasers. It includes references to a Preston club, Camp Croft letters, and playful exchanges about soup and spoons, ending with a plug for June wedding announcements at the Citizen.
Idaho plans to consult three WMC Area Management Labor Committees to decide whether manpower controls will be eased after July 1. State Manpower Director A. J. Tillman said meetings are pending and urged continued compliance with current WMC programs including availability statements, priority referrals for male workers, employment ceilings, and 48 hour work weeks in key industries. Redeployment of forces and regional actions by neighboring areas may shape recommendations.
Mr and Mrs Frank Harris of Soda Springs received word through the Red Cross that their son Blaine was liberated from a German prison camp after fourteen months. His wife small daughter and parents had awaited word since the European war ended. The Harrises had lived in Thatchers before moving to Soda. Too many Bond cashers spoil the Victory.
The Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Lars P Christensen was celebrated in Preston on May 18 1917. News highlights include school honors with top pupils named, a Black and White day planned for June 11 featuring cattle shows contests and a milk extraction event, and local incidents such as a car accident injuring two girls and newborn births at Preston Memorial Hospital.
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