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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
12
Fremont county farmer and former state agriculture commissioner Harvey Schwendiman announces his candidacy for governor at the Idaho Republican primary on June 13. He says he seeks a common government, more value for taxes, expanded industries, war material production, and reduced federal encroachment.
Boise reports indicate the principal lamb-producing states will yield about six percent fewer early lambs this year due to fewer breeding ewes and higher per-ewe lambs saved. Weather and feed were favorable in many regions, with some shortages in California and Texas seeing late winter feeding costs rise. Community notices mix with family visits and Relief Society activities, including a quilting session and home topics lesson.
Idaho brewers and beer distributors plan a public education program on tavern operation. A central committee will be formed with two reps from each area to explain policies to the public and to lawmakers. Perrish says the industry will back legislation to curb dive taverns while avoiding dictates, emphasizing moderation and sanitation.
The 1944 schedule urges planting Ladino clover at 1.50 per pound with a 3.50 per acre practice payment up to 25 acres. Demand for Ladino from dairymen and livestock producers in the Northeast is strong, with seed firms in Idaho noting profitable harvesting prospects. Additional crops favored include northern alfalfa red clover Alsike clover biennial yellow sweet clover white sweet clover sudan grass and western grasses with notable price supports and increases.
The 1943 revenue act increases postage and fees effective March 26 1944 for first class local mail air mail fourth class parcel post books and library parcels catalogs and advertising matter money order and registry services with new rates and tables available at the post office for public reference.
W I E notes that despite a soft hog market, W R Fisher and Sons of Oxford maintain quality. The University of Idaho bought no fine fall boar in December sired by Victory Boy. Prof John V Christensen and Dr Edwards headed a solid fall boar for USAC in Log an. In February Fisher imported a high class gilt from Clarence Millar in Kansas mated to Golden Fancy.
Card from Mrs. Frank Collins and family expressing appreciation to all who assisted during the bereavement of their husband and father.
Glendale residents welcomed guests including Mr and Mrs Melvin Seamons and son Gordon from Fairview, Mr and Mrs Julius Jepsen of Preston, and others from Preston Magna Rexburg and Utah. Sunday School reorganized with Clarence Owen removed as counselor but kept as chorister and Verl Auger named counselor. Vonda Webster named tea. Mrs Margaret Hill of Utah visited her mother Mrs Tennie Owen and Anna Keller of Clear Creek spent a few days.
A wartime recruitment notice invites women to join the Women's Army Corps for hourly work that aids the war effort. It promises skill growth, new experiences, and friendship, with full details available at U S Army Recruiting Stations or by writing to the Adjutant General in Washington D C.
A list of newly stocked records includes titles by Frank Sinatra Duke Ellington Tommy Dorsey Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman with selections like Beautiful Mornin Victory Polka Indian Love Call The Surrey With The Fringe On Top and Blue Danube. It highlights popular vocal and instrumental pieces from 1930s big bands and orchestras.
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