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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1946
Page
2
Congratulations to Coach Bob Bunker and the Preston High squad for undisputed district champions at Pocatello over the weekend. They advance to the south Idaho State Tournament in Pocatello midmonth. The team boasts balanced scoring with no single star, contrasting with the Downey team.
The team had deep talent with many possible spark plugs including Oliverson Choules Condie Bennett Anderson Henderson Carlson Neeley Keller and Page. Reserves rivaled the starters making the squad hard to beat at the state meet.
Official reports show over 500 county service men discharged while 321 still in service. State totals indicate 1,049 men served, 842 processed locally. estimates warn about 800 veterans may join the postwar employment pool. Openings fell from 6,993 on Oct 25 to 1,938 by Dec 28 amid a surge in unemployment claims.
A Franklin County doctor Dr T B Holden 76 longtime practitioner was found dead likely from a heart attack in his office Thursday night. Sugar company fieldmen begin beet contract signups Friday with a $6 minimum price per contractor per Heath. Frank Foss tribute services filled the Opera House Sunday. Foss died Friday March 6 from accident complications. Preston BPW week featured events under Leola Bate Marie Danielson Inette Nielsen Gwen Fellows Myra Goff. Franklin County Poultry shipped 1327 cases eggs in one week, up from 875 last year. Preston couple Milo A Wheeler and May Heaton marry March 7 Idaho Falls. Geo L Egbert returns from California trip. Bert Hanks opening own clothing store next to Eagle Clothing. Bert Danford and six Logan fans promoting Harbertson Nelson bout. Fourth ward bishopric reorganized with J W Condie as bishop James McQueen and Ephraim Swann counselors. Soda Springs beats Bancroft 32 to 24 to win southeastern Idaho title. Elder Myrl Bodily letters from Japan mission featured in Citizen. Preston Sugar factory equipment from Corcoran Calif arrives to Ogden en route to Preston within 10 days.
A Preston Malad game night featured the Lettermen's Ball on February 22 with Merlin Smith's orchestra. A large crowd attended as prizes of chocolates were awarded and winners drawn from the hat or spotlight.
Tryouts for The Patchwork Quilt and The Purple Dream chosen with casts listed. Springfever cast selected from first time performers. March 20 performances set in the auditorium with student directors Ruth Evans, Jaylene Hobbs, Eloise Bergquist.
Clifton area visitors Wesley and Mrs Olsen from Salt Lake spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Rawlins and Mr and Mrs Barson families. Keith and Enid Taylor welcomed their first child, a baby boy yesterday. Blaine Rawlins suffered three broken ribs and back muscle injuries in a Sunday car accident near the Povey home. he was treated in Preston and is reportedly improving as ward reunion plans proceed.
The article notes France and Belgium consuming large amounts of the 1945 U S potato crop this winter. Harvest shipments under the export program depart from Red River Valley North Dakota and Minnesota with some cars from South Dakota Wisconsin Iowa Colorado Wyoming and Idaho. More potatoes will be offered for export as transportation improves amid boxcar shortages and severe weather.
A regional report notes reduced loading activity in the Red River Valley due to ongoing restrictions. Shippers and rail handlers anticipate easing as conditions stabilize, with industry officials monitoring cargo throughput and schedules.
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