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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1945

Page

11

Franklin Idaho Pioneer Day Promotes Pioneer Tradition

The Idaho Pioneer Day at Franklin honors the 85 year history since the first permanent white settlement in Idaho. Local residents and descendants sponsor the annual event to celebrate frontier sacrifices and thriving Cache Valley land, extending best wishes for a successful observance this Friday.

Idaho Franklin Cache Valley Lewis & Clark Panhandle Country West Franklin Village Preston Franklin County

Sugar pledge plan angers rural housewives

The piece argues against a sugar pledge for canning and jam making. It claims housewives will resist, noting sugar is needed for butter substitutes and fearing pledge use for moonshine or illicit brews. It suggests local ration boards should gauge needs and allocate sugar by area rather than universal pledges.

Chester Bowles Franklin County

Easy Mark Claims Toll Bias At Suez Channel

Drew Pearson charges all US shipping including Lend Lease must pay tolls to English and French at Suez while English ships use Panama free. He notes efforts to balance tolls failed as French and English refuse. Rigby Star calls out state department as overly solicitous. Creston Iowa News Advertiser comments on anti isolationists now wary of meddling.

Drew Pearson United States Suez Canal Suez Panama Canal Drew State Department Rigby Star Creston Iowa

Public Aid Declines In Idaho In April Figures

Idaho public assistance averages fell 4 cents from March to 30.53 with total obligations down 1105.06 to 359318.50. Commissioner Joe Jenifer released the monthly summary noting 11759 recipients in April, a March drop of 20, with old age, dependent children, blind, and direct assistance funds allocated across Ada Bannock Bonneville Canyon Kootenai Latah Nez Perce and Twin Falls counties.

Boise Idaho State Department of Public Assistance Joe Jenifer Ada Bannock Bonneville Canyon Kootenai Latah Nez Perce Twin Falls

Ellison-White Chautauqua comes to Preston and more

The week of June 14 to 20 brings music lectures and wholesome entertainment via the Ellison-White Chautauqua Service to Preston. Notable items include marriages in Salt Lake Temple, a new academy physical education head, a frost impact on gardens, new appointments, Idaho Day celebration plans, a plumber’s recovery, a fatal accident near Clifton, a runaway injury to Chub Carver, a missionary return from Holland, and the Persiana Ballroom open air addition ready next Saturday.

Preston W J Chub) Carver

Urge Youth Help Needed for Sugar Beet Field Work

After school ends a call goes out from Tom Boyle at the local Employment Office to register boys and girls for summer labor in sugar beet fields. Some outside labor is needed to supplement locals. trucks depart daily at 7 30 AM for field work to ensure entire crop care and timely harvest. Public notices also promote wedding announcements offered by the Citizen with competitive prices and prompt service.

Tom Boyle U.S

Bond Advice Caution Highlights Buying Before Interest

Editorial warns investors not to count interest before purchasing bonds. Cautions against assuming gains before securing the bond and confirms prudent financial planning with careful timing and checks.

Pranks and punchlines from a late night

A collage of jokes and vignettes from a boisterous inn and seafaring life. Anecdotes range from a midnight innkeeper refusal to drink to a sailor joking about wives and ranks. The humor extends to a funeral quip about destiny and girdles and a drill sergeant nudge about practice.

Expect Little Change On Available Telephones

J A Richards of The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company says 56 000 people in seven states and 98 in Franklin county await service. He notes wartime reconversion and civilian production will delay full installation but promises the biggest peacetime effort to expand service in months.

J. A. Richards Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company Franklin County Mr. Richards Europe Japan Mountain States Pacific

Trousseau tea and multiple family gatherings in Fairview

Fairview residents attended a trousseau tea for Dorothy Hollingsworth on Sunday May 27. Dorral Larsen left for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. A ward party honored Edis Rawlings and Orvil Cherry. Rawlings and Cherry families plan moves to Phoenix and Logan. A Pacific leave and army announcements were noted for Dee and Willis Sharp. Out-of-town guests joined Friday night events. The Relief Society hosted a party for Leah Rawlings and Mary Cherry with gifts. An 80th birthday reception for Mrs Louise Smith of Preston was attended by local families.

Harriet Hall Mardean Trousseau Dorothy Hollingsworth Dorral Larsen J T Cole Urwen Larsen & Son Doral Myron Cole Edis Rawlings Ardith Orvil Cherry Vern Sharp Pvt Willis Sharp Pacific Area Lorin Marler Marvin Rawlings Lewiston James Bodily Whitney Vernone Thompson Preston Ileen Lewis Clearfield Relief Society Leah Rawlings Mary Cherry Orvil Bowles

Lincoln Quotes on War as a Serious Yet Wry Business

The remark notes Lincoln’s view that war is not a laughing matter yet suggests a rare moment of humor when time allows a lighthearted aside. It reflects on the tension between grave duty and morale in conflict.

Overland Greyhound Lines Wilford Lincoln

Mink Creek Ranchers and Community Social Notes

Last Friday Mink Creek Ranchers fished on Bear River while residents shared visits and celebrations. Furloughing Sgt Palmer Keller returned home. Sgt Dee Nelson of Dayton was honored at a party. Local choir sang in Logan temple and Preston events featured birthdays and hospital visits.

Mink Creek Delbert Keller Sgt Dee Nelson Dayton Sgt Nelson Sarah Jensen Douglas Nelson Elene Bowman Mapleton Ina Anderson

Typewriters and ribbons on sale at the Citizen

The Citizen advertises typewriters and ribbons of all kinds available for purchase. Shoppers are invited to request specific needs or models.

Three Holsteins Added to Mink Creek Herds in Brattleboro

Alvin T. Carver of Mink Creek recorded ownership changes for Lilrue Ormsby Inka Luecke 2462158 from Plowman Bros. of Smithfield Utah. Deward W. Carver bought Librue Inka Luecke 2484836 and Librue Pontiac Luecke 2462157 from Plowman Bros. The Holstein-Friesian Association of America issued 1 842 register and transfer certificates to Idaho breeders in 1944.

Brattleboro Alvin T. Carver Mink Creek Plowman Bros Smithfield Utah Lilrue Ormsby Inka Luecke Holstein- Friesian Association of America Bratteboro Deward W. Carver Librue Pontiac

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