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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1943

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German Junker power topic frames wartime talk

Ernest Eberhardt warned Preston Rotary that Germany’s regime rests on the military Junker faction with over a century of planning. He contrasted it with democratic doubts from Russia and urged unity against isolationists as American forces prepare. Rotary officers for next year named. ballot voting to occur.

Ernest Eberhardt Carl Alder Oklahoma City Air Base Alder Royal Cutler Eberhardt Junker Germany Nazi Party Junkers Russia

Mrs Kern Bites Here Saturday

Amelia Wagen Kern 81 died Tuesday at her Preston home. Born in Switzerland August 25 1862 she came to the United States in 1894 and lived in Preston since 1902. Survived by husband Reinhold two sons and five daughters and many grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 2 p m in Preston Third LDS ward chapel burial in Logan Cemetery. Friends may call Alfred Kern 205 West First North Preston.

Amelia Wagen Kern Switzerland Reinhold Kern United Sates Preston Relief Society Emily Evans Riverdale Rosa Brown Magna Utah Clara” Johnson Rigby Alfred Kern Thelma Johnson Ida Schaub Logan Utah West First North Street L. Sumner Pond Gem Valley Logan USAC Mr. Pond Logan Temple

Clifton Extends Invite for Carnival Ball

Clifton high school announces a Senior Carnival dance on March 26 inviting all county residents. Confetti and carnival features will be provided for the gala event.

Clifton Clifton High

Garbage Service Quarters Set to Run April Through June

The city announces the next garbage quarter from April 1 to June 30. Businesses pay by volume, while homeowners pay a flat 50 cents per month for weekly pickups. Over a hundred subscribers are already signed up, and residents can enroll via the city manager or city water department. Wet garbage should be kept separate from ashes and dry refuse.

City Water Department

Two Council Seats to Be Elected in Preston

With filing opening soon interest grows for Preston city elections. Mayor candidates named include J N Larson P M Condie Jas Hoggan Wayne Evans. Only two council terms expire this year and Evans and Hoggan seek re election. Roy Greaves clerk and Lillie Benson treasurer expected to run again with no opposition reported.

J. N. Larson P.M. Condie Jas. Hoggan Wayne Evans R. B. Gibson Edwin Crockett Bill MccCune Cliff Warre Ralph Strub Culiff Forsgren Jimmie Hoggan S. P. ‘Packer George Stanger Idaho Preston Roy Greaves Lillie Benson

Davis High Wrestlers at Preston Monday

Davis High wrestlers meet Preston High rivals Monday night at 8 in Nielson gym. Ten matches are planned between Davis county and Preston athletes under Edwin Hirschi, with additional boxing bouts from Weston high. The card recalls a famed earlier Davis–Preston clash and Davis High’s strong season.

Davis County High School Kaysville Preston High Edwin’ Hirschi Nielson Weston Davis High School Preston Davis High

Royal Cutler Home Interns April 1

Royal Cutler son of Mrs Melin da Cutler is home after completing the medical course at the School of Medicine in Rochester New York He will return to his internship at Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago on April 1 He is a member of the Army reserves and will enter the Army Medical Corps after finishing his studies

Royal Cutler Melinda Cutler School of Medicine Roschester New York Presbyterian Hospital Chicago Medical Corps Army

Hirachi Couple Visited Salt Lake City On Weekend Business

Mr and Mrs Edwin Hirachi were in Salt Lake City over the weekend to attend to business matters.

Edwin Hirachi Salt Lake City

Farm Bureau Meet Is Set Saturday for Franklin County

Franklin county farmers gather Saturday afternoon March 20 at the court house in Preston for a public meeting on forming a Farm Bureau. State and possibly national Farm Bureau officials will attend to discuss postwar farmer issues and how to influence national legislation.

Franklin County Preston Chamber of Commerce Court House State Farm Bureau E. F. Zeigler Grace Henry Lloyd Gem Valley Bureau O. W. Browder Malad H. H. Clark Sam Concensus

Grub Control Demonstrations Promote Cattle Health

Franklin county hosts three demonstrations on cattle grub control led by Norval Wardle and William Craner. Entomologist R A Fisher will show methods to reduce grub loss, with sessions at Clifton, Franklin, and Preston on March 22 at 10 30 and 3 00 PM. Public invited.

Franklin County Preston High School Norval Wardle William Craner R. A. Fisher University of Idaho Clifton School House Franklin School House Preston Viehweg Ted Rice Clifton Marlow ‘Woodward Franklin

Local Officers Earn FBI Peace Officer Diplomas

Chief of Police Frank Merrill and Sheriff Lee Hansen received FBI peace officer diplomas after completing the course at the J Edgar Hoover school. The Preston men completed several weeks of study and traveled to Boise for the sessions, now holding diplomas signaling their completion.

Frank Merrill Lee Hansen FBI J. Edgar Hoover Preston Boise

Franklin county to issue 1943 Food for Freedom certificates

The county USDA War Board announces 14 inch certificates will be sent to each Franklin county family enrolled in the 1943 Food for Freedom program. Certificates, signed by the War Board chairman, will be awarded once the algae-up drive, now 85 percent complete in this county, ends.

Franklin County War Board

Preston chamber near 4000 budget with strong membership growth

Jen Lewis reports the Preston chamber of commerce is close to a 4000 budget for the year with 679.60 raised and about 3000 in pledges. The 202 members include 32 new signees, many farmers and ranchers, while Avery Conine is named as a new board member succeeding Lloyd Hogge.

Preston Chamber of Commerce Jen Lewis Chamber Lewis Avery Conine Lloyd Hogge Rexbury Conine Tingeto Sabide

Future Farm Highlights Reviewed at Twin Falls FFA event

Preston Future Farmer chapter members attended the FFA convention in Twin Falls with officers Ronald Giesler Lynn Larsen LeRoy Dorney and Weldon Webster leading. Marvin Jekles national VP spoke while state VP Herman Joeacum was absent Glen Kustard presided. They discussed war effort food production including 4200 chickens 70 dairy cows 46 sows and 80 feeder pigs. Shop work noted hog troughs pens saw sharpening and welding.

FFA Twin Falls Preston Mr. Wardle Ronald Giesler Lynn Larsen LeRoy Dorney Weldon Webster Herman Joeacum Glen Kustard Marvin Jekles Nm Idaho Wardle Farmer Boys Blackfoot Ronald Gessler

War Board Seeks Slaughter Permits For Meat Program

Franklin County USDA War Board chairman Quince Rice announced that permits to slaughter and deal in livestock under the national meat control program are available. Slaughterers and dealers must obtain permits by April 1, with no fees. records of all purchases and sales must be kept, and posted stockyard records may satisfy requirements. The Food Distribution Administration will oversee the program, and permits are to be issued promptly by the war board office.

Franklin County Usda War Board Quince Rice An S Office of Price Administration Rice Packers and Stockyards Act Food Department of Agriculture War Board Office

I V R Continuing Active Drill Program

In August 1942 a battalion of the Idaho Volunteer Reserves was organized in Franklin County with Preston as headquarters and Clifford Warr as commanding officer. Weekly drills are held every Thursday with uniforms described as natty and many men show strong attendance records and serious effort to prepare for emergencies. Outdoor drills will begin when weather permits and officials urge public attendance to learn the organization and its function.

Idaho Volunteer Reserves Franklin County Preston Clifford Warr

Preston High School to Stage Opera Friday Night

Preston high school students present a three act operetta Dream by Oscar Straus in 1912 Sylvania. Joseph Bradley and Edward Bradley adapted the book and lyrics. Lynn J. Lawrence directs. An Acappella chorus and orchestra combine with principal players to tell the tale.

Oscar Straus Preston High School Joseph Edward Bradley Lynn ‘J. Lawrence Sylvania Maximilian X King Loran Dean ‘Stevenson Helene Dean Palmer Count Lothar Reed Hawkes Count Sigismund Nolan Sharp Nicolas Verl Wiser Fifi Elnora Fletcher Annerl Deanne Smith A Caplla

Jefferson Open House for Parents and Community

Jefferson school invites parents and interested people to an open house Thursday March 26 at 3 p m. Third grade shows Keeping Our City Safe and Clean while fourth grade presents Holland. The three fifth grades cover Our United States and Natural Resources and Their Uses.

Jefferson Jefferson School Holland United States

Wool Pool Names Officers In Franklin County Meet

Franklin County Wool Pool held its annual meeting at the Court House on Saturday afternoon March 13. Directors elected were Howard Hall Aless Nash T. J. Sant Wayne Evans and Ariel Eames. No definite price has been set for the 1943 wool clip but sheepmen are urged to list fleeces for sale at the county agent's office to help determine price based on quantity and quality.

Franklin County Wool Pool Court House Howard Hall Aless Nash T. J. Sant Wayne Evans Ariel Eames

Ogden Depot Seeks Labor via Ogden Preston Bus Plan

Army driven shuttle aims to move workers to the Quartermaster Depot in Ogden from Preston and surrounding towns. Two daily buses operate 4:20 am and 12:20 pm departures with routes through Weston Lewiston and Logan to serve 8 am and 4 pm shifts. Fare is 1.00 round trip from Preston and 95 cents from Cornish. women encouraged to participate. school buses continue for weekend trips.

Quartermaster Depot Ogden Preston West Side Dayton Junction Weston Cornish Lewiston Franklin Logan iLeave Wes Corn'h Lew'n Funk Erwin Spilisbury

Local Youth Kenneth Smith Honored For Daring Rescue

Mrs and Mrs Paul K Smith learned from Dr and Mrs Clyde Smith that Lt Kenneth A Smith received a Medal of Honor for a bombing mission over enemy targets. While short on fuel the bomb doors jammed open. Kenneth hung from the plane and closed them, saving the aircraft and crew.

Paul K. Smith Clyde T. Smith Allyson Smith Los Angeles Kenneth A. Smith Cairo Egypt Pen Lyon Lt. Smith Kenneth Ks Kmees

Boots and Saddles Organize Wednesday in Preston

Members of the Boots and Saddle club of Preston met at Jack's Cafe Wednesday evening to name directors for the coming year. Directors named were Stanton Hawkes, Lee Hansen, Lincoln Foster, Bill Davis, and Russ Crockett. Over fifty men attended the program and dinner. Lee Hansen gave toasts assisted by Lincoln Foster Jr. and Mrs. Lyle Shipley, with Merlin Smith providing accordion selections. The club will elect a president soon and announce the season's program.

Boots and Saddle Club Preston Jack's Cafe Stanton Hawkes Lee Hansen Lincoln Foster Bill Davis Russ Crockett Ter Lincoln Foster Jr Lyle Shipley Hambers Merlin Smith

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