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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1944

Page

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Holstein Herd Classifications Announced in Franklin County

Word from T. Ev Elder of Alton New Hampshire states he has been assigned by the Holstein Friesian Association to inspect and classify dairy herds of Franklin county. Five registered breeders will be classified starting May 10 at five farms with visits to Walker, Land, Drury, Rogers, and TesssDrete operations. Public invited to observe and support dairy industry efforts.

T. Ev Alton New, Hampshire Holstein Friesian Association of America Franklin County Holstein Association Craner Idaho West W. H. Walker Henry Drury Fairview Darrell Arthur

District Court Session Set For Monday May 8

District Court will convene Monday in the court house chambers with Judge L B Glennon presiding. Routine business will be disposed of and criminal cases on the calendar will be set for hearing.

Court House L. B. Glennon

Parents of War Prisoner Receive Son's Message

Mr and Mrs A E Fuhriman of Franklin received a message from the Provost Marshal General relaying an intercepted broadcast from Sgt Royce J Fuhriman prisoner of war in the Philippines The message reads Dear Mother received letters from you Mom and Mary pleased to hear everyone is well and in general good health Royce sends love to all

A. E. Fuhriman Frankin Royce

Four Men Sent in Franklin County Mail Call

The draft director in Franklin County plans a mail call with four men selected for service. On May 16 the county will send about sixty percent of registrants for preinduction exams as the board processes those awaiting orders.

Franklin County Navy toy'Pota

Weather Delays Spring Planting Pushing Shipments Back

Crops are about two weeks behind schedule due to a late spring and recent storms. Eight inches of snow two weeks ago and follow up storms impede farmers, delaying shipments of Mexican and Japanese crops by about a week. full planting may occur in ten days if conditions stay steady.

Funeral rites honor William A. Shuldberg in Fourth Ward chapel

Friends and business associates attended funeral services for William A. Shuldberg in the Fourth Ward chapel. Bishop Ernest Carter supervised with floral tributes marking esteem across church state and business circles. Speakers included T. C. Palmers David Holmgren and Harvey Schwendiman with music by Mrs Willig and Ethelyn Carver. The rite closed with benediction by Rawson Taylor and burial at City Cemetery conducted by Milton Whitworth.

William A. Shuldberg Ernest ‘Carter Winder Aeph Hedin David Holmgren Ley Oneida Stake Song Ethelyn”’Carver Harvey. Schwendiman Department “of Agriculture Clyde C. Edmonds Utah Poultry Producers ‘Association Bishop Carter Rawson Taylor Milton “Whitworth

Red Cross Election Meeting Called

The county chapter of the American Red Cross calls a meeting for May 15 in the basement to select officers for the coming year. All members are urged to attend.

Red Cross Wilks

Annual Scout Camporee Plans Announced at Preston Stadium

Plans outline a two day Camporee at Preston high stadium May 19 and 20 with county wide registration, opening ceremony, flag service, court of honor and priesthood program. Ernest Eberhard named camp chief with Bill Garrett assisting and awards including flag, cooking equipment and patrol banner.

LDS Church Preston High Stadium Preston Ernest Eberhard Bill Garrett David E. Davis David James Folkman Edward’ “Maughan Lott Viehweg Marion Jensen Leo “Peterson Karl Cutler Phenol Edglay Harley’ Greaves Ralph Millar E. R Spilsbury H. Simmons RED All

Graveside Services For Agutter Infant

Short services were held at Richards Funeral Home for the infant daughter of Pat and Mrs. Frank Agutter. Shean Ray died at Preston Hospital Tuesday morning at 3 a m. The infant, born at the hospital, was christened. The couple have three other daughters. Pvt Agutter arrived home on furlough this week.

Richard Pat Frank Agutter Shean Ray Preston Hosp cAp Byrlal Iithe Richards Sharon Salt Lake City Utah

Local Preston Merchants Advertise In Progressive Citizen

A brief review of Preston area ads shows Campbell's Market touts new cooling case keeping produce fresh with lettuce at 10c per head and oranges at 10c per pound. Skaggs store highlights cheese 85c lb and canned tomatoes two for 28c and soup three for 25c. Don Greaves of I G A store promotes peanut butter 2 lb 39c and flour 60 lb at 1.79 while Safeway notes canned goods sales as points relax.

Preston Aponger Partleu Campbell's Keith Campbell P. ‘Skagas O. P. Skaggs Bill Davis Don Greaves Ira Taylor Safeway

Candidates file for June 13 primaries in county race slate

A week remains to file for the June 12 primary as County Auditor Clea Swenson lists new candidates. In District No 2 Republican contenders include Aerial G Eames and J M Evans with Harley Greaves incumbent already filing. Democratic bids feature incumbents and several locals for precinct seats. Other filings include Lee Hansen for sheriff Lucy Campbell for treasurer Tom Preston for probate judge and Mose Haney for coroner.

Clea Swenson Eames E. A. Jensen M. Evans Fred C First Egypt Whitney W. F P. Tratt Edgar Petterberg Howard Swainston Evans Harley Greaves Paul Merrill George Egbert Lee Hansen Lucy Campbell Tom Preston Land Mose Haney

Frid ay Funeral Held for Mrs Jensen in Franklin Cemetery

Mrs Jensen born April 28 1913 Mapleton daughter of John E Bowcut and Harriet G Porter Bowcut married Loyle Richard Jensen in Logan temple She died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon at age  funeral service held Friday in Second Ward Chapel under Bishop Howard Hail Burial at Franklin Cemetery Survived by husband three children and a brother Earl Bowcut Mapleton He suffered from influenza and long time diabetes before death

Weberviceas Grigeida Jersen Howard Richard’a Franklin- Cemetery Mia Jensen Richard Reed Riteway Preston Neldon Bowcut Johm E. Bowcut Mapleton

Five: Narrow Escape When Car Stalled on Tracks

Mrs Chester Edwards of Downey, Mr and Mrs Vern Kay and daughter Kara Leigh Swan Lake escaped death last Monday afternoon when their car stalled on railroad tracks in front of an approaching freight train. The car was destroyed.

Chester Edwards Downey Vand Vern Kay Kara.leen Swan Lake

Ben Johnson Files Senate Candidacy for Republican Nomination

Ben Johnson filed formal papers this week for the Republican nomination to the Senate in the June 13 primary. He faces Gov. C A Bottolsen, is a native of the county, and has served as county attorney for four terms. Johnson studied at the University of Utah and Stanford University.

Ben Johnson Citizen Johnson C. A Bottolfsen Senate

Stores Close 8 p. m. On Saturdays in Preston

Local merchants in Preston announce Saturday closing at 8 p m for all Total stores including food firms. They extend hours to serve rural trade as longer days approach and urge the public to finish shopping by 8 p m so clerks are not kept past that hour. The schedule remains in effect until October.

Wool Pool Directors Conducting Fleece Sales

Howard Hall president of the Franklin County Wool Pool says several firms seek to buy the county clip. Directors aim to select a top company to market the wool, which will be loaded in Preston as before. Sheep men should contact the County Agent’s office to record fleece counts for sale.

Howard Hall Franklin County Wool Pool Franklin County

Music students shine at Rotary clinic in Pocatello

Lawrence addressed the Prestott Rotary on music and its national morale role. Twenty eight students attended the music clinic in Pocatello with top honors awarded to Bob Anderson coronet Cecil Lloyd clarinet and Maxine Condie vocal. Marjory Nelson and DeWitt Swainston accompanied performances.

Lawrence Prestott Rotary Lawrencd Pocatello Bob Anderson Cecil Lloyd Maxine Condie Marjory -Nelson

Preston County schools set May closing and high school commencement

The Preston district will close in mid May with first six grades dismissed May 19 and grades 7–12 on May 27. The annual high school commencement is set for May 25 in the auditorium with 88 graduates. The LDS Seminary will pause May 21 and feature speaker Dr Daryl J Chaise. Rural schools close on similar dates. Mapleton and Glendale have suspended programs.

Aes Franklin County Preston J. Bjorkman LDS Seminary Ernest Eberhard Daryl, J. Chaise LDS Logan Etah Mapleton Glendale Supt Welland Smith

Hog Pool Shipment Reports 673 Hogs Sold

The hog pool totaled 673 head weighing 2 152 065 pounds bringing in 18 332 dollars. There were 125 shippers involved. The next pool is set for May 10 and all growers must list stock with the county agent by May 6.

Weele

Evans Enters Democratic Primary Campaign for Idaho House

Preston attorney Phil J. Evans announced this week his candidacy for Representative in Idaho on the Democratic ticket in the June 13 nominating primary. Evans cites democracy versus autocracy as the defining issue and endorses international cooperation for peace while opposing isolationism.

Phil J. Evans Preston Idaho Democratiy Party

Daniford Fined for Beer Sale at Pro bate Court

Bert Stanford of Franklin was fined 50 dollars and cautioned before Probate Judge Tom Preston for selling beer to a minor KaylledRansom of Lewiston Utah 16 years old. The defendant pleaded guilty though a defense plea claimed the sale occurred after the youth showed a driver's license indicating he was 21.

Bert Stanford Franklin Tom Preston Ito KaylledRansom Lewiston Utah Ant

Third Ward Program Sunday Night by MLA

Third Ward members will enjoy a specially prepared program Sunday Evening at 8 o'clock as a semi annual feature of Mutual organizations. Centered around the theme of the year's work as stated by President Hebert J. Grant let us do the will of our Father in Heaven today and we will then be prepared for the duty of tomorrow and for the eternities to come Youth Speaks. Ward MIA officers invite special attendance. Mr and Mrs T R Rowden informed of advance in rank of their son Bart who is now serving in the U S Navy in the Pacific and Lieutenant j7.

Third Ward Hebert J R." Rowden Bart U. S. Navy Pacific

Preston County to Hold Pre School Health Clinics

Health program expands with county and city clinics for incoming kindergarten entrants. County clinic on May 17 at Jefferson School with free exams teeth checks and immunizations for all county children. city clinic May 23 at Preston for first time entrants. Physicians and dentists volunteer. Parents urged to bring towels.

Preston County Franklin County Anti- Tuberculosis Association Preston City Fred Davis PTA

Franklin Lions Club 1944 officer nominations published

The Franklin Lions Club announced its 1944 officer nominations this week with president Ivan Geary and Leonard Butterworth. vice president Bartlett Nash and Lester Lowe. secretary treasurer Earl Cole and Burton Blamires. tail twister Stanley Ralph and Levor Doney. lion tamer Homer D. Williams and Alvin Atkinson. directors Samuel R. Handy Clyde Littledyke and Floyd Robinson.

Franklin Lions Club Ivan Geary Leonard Butterworth Bartlett Nash Lester Lowe Earl Cole Burton Blamires Tall Twister Stanley Ralph Levor Doney Lion Tamer Homer D. Williams Alvin Atkinson Samuel R. Handy Clyde Littledyke Floyd Robinson

Chamber Co operation Council Promises to Aid Youth Delinquency Fight

A Preston chamber group led by President Leo Hawkes met the Mayor and City Council to push tougher law enforcement. They urged stronger prosecution, higher penalties, and stricter city ordinance enforcement, and the council pledged full cooperation.

Chamber of Commerce Leo Hawkes Preston

Franklin Sets June 15 Idaho Day

Wilford Stokes, general chairman of the Idaho Day celebration, announces a full day of activities on June 15. Committeemen named include G. L. Wright finance Floyd Bradford program Ivan Woodward Sr sports Earl Shumway reception Floyd Robinson advertising Andrew Fuhriman grounds and Emily Butterworth relics.

Wilford Stokes G.L. Wright Floyd Bradford Ivan Woodward Earl Shumway Floyd Robinson Andrew Fuhriman Emily Butterworth

Mrs Kofoed Returns From Portland Visit

Mrs. Etna Kofoed has returned home from Portland Oregon after visiting her daughters Mia Ellen Bell and Mary Ann for two months During her stay she visited her son Pvt Alfred Kofoed briefly before his departure to overseas duty

Etna Kofoed Portland Oregon Mia Ellen Bell Mary Ann. Kofoed

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