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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1943

Page

9

Sugar Beet Industry Emphasized For War Effort In Intermountain

President E. G. Peterson of Utah State Agricultural College stresses sugar beet culture as vital to Idaho and Utah, noting nine Idaho factories and Utah plants. He cites 165 thousand acres needed, jobs, better communities, and war needs, urging sustained home sugar production as essential to victory.

Franklin County E. G. Peterson The Agricultural College Logan Utah Idaho Peterson Lhe

Are There Greener Fields Announcement in The Oregonian

The Oregonian notes income reports fail to come from thousands of shipyard and airplane plant workers who earned high wages yet cannot pay income tax. The piece questions whether defense center work offers real financial improvement for farmers and others from Franklin County amid shifting classifications. It urges workers to seek local essential employment as war plants may soon be as vital as uniformed service.

Portland Oregonian The Oregonian Manpower Commission Franklin County

Stay Home For Essential Jobs Say Local Officials

Officials urge men in non essential trades to remain at home and take essential positions nearby. They argue living costs and conditions abroad are prohibitive and urge families to stay together while local offices help find suitable local work quickly.

U.S

Housewives complain about canning bottle design limits

The writer notes that wartime controls by WPB or OPA led to many canned fruits and vegetables being bottled, but emptied bottles lack recanning usefulness without modern facilities. They urge standard grooved tops to fit lid systems so housewives can reuse bottles for future canning.

WPB OPA

Revenue overlooked in Idaho chartered liquor clubs

A recent legislative session failed to tax revenue from hard liquor sold by Idaho chartered clubs. These clubs sell liquor to members and avoid state county and city taxes. The neglect means the state and local governments miss sizable licensing and tax income for two more years.

Idaho

Empty Words Mean Empty Cupboards

The food industry warns government leaders that thousands face hunger this year unless manpower and distribution problems are resolved. Retail distributors are pivotal to moving food from farm to consumer, and without their cooperation price controls and rationing could fail.

Congress

Preston city affairs spark pre-election debate prompts

Pages of Time Non-Partisan and Progressive Citizens of Preston used the Citizen to voice city views fueling the fast moving pre-election campaign. Martin Johnson and wife returned Sunday from California reporting a splendid trip and good health. Jesse McQueen and Earl Moser came back after days among strangers. Monday wiser boys.

Preston Martin Johnson California Mrs. Johnson Jesse McQueen Earl Moser

Debates Begin In Oneida Academy League

On April 2 the first in a series of debates at Oneida stake Academy. Members from The Ricks Mielding and Oneida high schools form a league. Topic: Should President and Vice President be nominated by direct vote of the people. Participants include J. Howard Maughan David Howell and Hattie Johnson.

Oneida Stake Academy Ricks Mielding Oneida J. Howard Maughan David Howell Hattie Johnson

Abe Whitehead Named Game Warden in Franklin County

Abe Whitehead has been appointed game warden for Franklin County authorities announced. The appointment designates Whitehead to oversee wildlife enforcement and conservation duties across the county.

Abe Whitehead Franklin County

Welcome Reception Marks Arrival of Esteemed Gentleman

A cordial greeting is extended as this gentleman arrives in the area, with formal pleasure noted in welcoming him to the vicinity.

City

Preston High wins cross country title by Lennie Hall

Lennie Hall led 17 runners to win the annual Preston High School cross country on a two and a half mile course in solid time.

Lennie Hall Preston High School

Barber shop partnership changes with Corbridge buy

Frank Linholm, long affiliated with Weaver and Lewis Barber Shop, has acquired a half interest in the Corbridge shop marking a new partnership arrangement.

Frank Linholm Weaver and Lewis Corbridge

Davis buys Reed farm in Sixth ward and Keller birth listed

Last week David E. Davis of Farmers Equity purchased the Reed farm in the Sixth ward. Mr and Mrs Elmo Keller of Mink Creek announce the birth of a baby girl born Monday night.

David E. Davis Farmers Equity Reed Farm Sixth Ward Elmo Keller Mink Creek

Bailey joins J. C. Penney after years with Wood Clift and Co

W H Bailey, long time with Wood-Cliff and Co of Provo, has moved to J C Penney. This marks a leadership or staff change announced in the local business notes with Bailey taking a position at the Penney store.

W. H. Bailey The Wood-Cliff and Co Provo J. C. Penney

Prankster Mayor and Washington Jokes Amid Historic Quips

A collage of humorous piques targets labor spokesmen and figures like Eddie Rickenbacker, Albert Morganthéau and a Dayton mayor from 1868 to 1902. The quips cover Edison, Jack Anderson advertising, and domestic scenes, ending with a line on Washington’s busy inaction and a joke about a soldier's kiss.

Eddie Rickenbacker

Reading In Bed and The Bidder’s Prank

A quirky collection of humorous asides and short jokes. A printer letters bids on letterheads while the doctor jokes about bids for an appendectomy and gallstone surgery. A courtroom pun concludes with a deluded defendant claiming a lawyer's role.

Miss Margaret McGregor to marry Gerald Nuffer

A bridal shower for Miss Margaret McGregor was hosted by her mother Mrs J D McGregor on Monday March 15. Attendees included Mrs Ellis Wright Mrs Valero Bennett Mrs Willis Wright and many others as listed. Margaret is to be married in the near future.

Ray Corbett Grace Wilford Panter Margaret McGregor Gerald Nuffer J. D. McGregor C. P. McGregor Ellis Wright Valero Bennett Willis Wright Claude Conlin Dale Bennett Aroet Bennett Lorin Panter Ida B. Condie Vernon Harris Vernon Adams Leland Panter Charles McGregor Nancy McGregor Don McGrgor Roy Corbett Don Harris J. H. Taylor George Collins Weldon McGregor George Harris Charles Forman William Williams Clyde Anderson Roy Greaves M. D. Nuffer Beth Nuffer Gay MacMasters Harriett Williams Mary Nielson Margaret

Firesideers Meeting Scheduled by Ward Groups

The Fireside meetings of the 1st and 2nd wards convene Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Goff. A program of music and speakers is planned and all members are urged to attend.

J. C. Goff

Patriotic Relief Society Program Honors Service Families

Logan temple March 18 program by the Relief Society of Mound Valley honors parents with sons in the service. Speakers include CG P McGregor and Romar Anderson while Lola Panter and Leah Taylor lead talks and songs. Events note bridge club hosting, hospital updates, and a new-born in the McGregor family.

Relief Society of Mound Valley America Farrell Bennett Lola Panter CG. P. McGregor Leah Taylor Blanch Abbot

Local Residents Visit and Medical Treatment Notes

Mrs. Annie Williams mother of William and Elbert Williams of Mound Valley will undergo surgery at Budge hospital in Logan Thursday morning. Mrs. J B MacMasters of Poca tello visited Mound Valley with friends and relatives this week, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gummersal of Bancroft visited Mr. and Mrs. Aroet Bennett on Sunday.

Annie’ Williams William Elbert Williams Mound Valley Budge Hospital Logan J. B. MacMasters Pocatello Henry Gummersal Bancroft Aroet Bennett

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