We Will Miss Them Both
The Citizen notes the passing of George Paull and William Shuldberg within a fortnight in Preston and Franklin counties. Paull was a kind husband and father and a respected business leader, while Shuldberg led agricultural development and helped found Idaho’s first farm cooperative. Their contributions endure in the valley and hearts of their families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Paull
William Shuldberg
Preston
Franklin County
Idaho
Tax rebates delay blamed on lax Internal Revenue office
Citizens complain the Collector of Internal Revenue delays issuing 1943 tax rebates. The piece urges prompt restitution of overpaid taxes and criticizes government promises of immediate treasury checks. It questions penalties for late taxpayers versus slow rebate payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Department
Treasury
Department of Revenue
Bureau
Revenue Department
Local merchants get priority over candidate notices
The Citizen explains it will limit political candidate releases to protect local news space. After the June primary, coverage will balance between parties but never intrude on local news or loyalty to Preston merchants who advertise in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Chronic Liar Accusations Escalate After Pearson Exposé
The Washington Merry Go Round column by Drew Pearson prompts the war department to admit more shootings of American planes by their comrades after the prior episode. Pearson faced denigration as a chronic liar but is praised for bold reporting. The piece argues for greater government and press candor to reduce confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson
Washington
Pearson
Riverdale Area Unites Behind Hansen For County Board
Residents from Riverdale Mink Creek Glendale and east side form a bloc to elect John C Hansen of Glencoe to the county commissioners for the next two years George A Pierson sells Crystal confectionery to John M Christensen and Zeus to L P Nielsen ex prisoner Blount is captured by Sheriff Randall Delegates Greaves Chatteredton secure Rexburg Woodmen Convention and Preston hosts next meeting City election reelects Mayor L E Hansen and officials with two new councilmen David E Davis and F P A Fackrell elected Tiny Jensen joins Smith Motor as a salesman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Mink Creek
Glendale
Board of County Commissioners
John C. Hansen
Glencoe
George A. Pierson
John M. Christensen
Greaves
Mr. Pierson
L. P. Nielson
Co. L. Greaves
Wilford Chatterton
Rexburg
Preston
Epi
L. E. Hansen
Cal Foss
A.W. Stephens
L. A. Mecham
W. K. Barton
David E. Davis
FP. A. Fackrell
Parrot Feud Sparks Indoor Smoking Dispute
Will Dudley disliked his wife’s parrot which insulted him as “Stinky” and ate his pipe tobacco. The wife remarked the bird’s action served him right for smoking indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Dudley
Will
May Queen elected as Weston honors Florence Allen
Florence Allen of Weston is chosen May Queen by a strong vote while Frank Linholm joins with the Lewis and Weaver shop in a new venture. Goth Mr and Mrs Nathan Hale welcome a baby girl born last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Linholm
Lewis and Weaver
Florence Allen
Weston
Goth
Nathan Hale
Glendale Relief Society Social Honors Mrs Orban Larsen
A Glendale social in connection with the Relief Society honored Mrs Orban Larsen the Literature Class leader as she moves away from the ward. After the lesson What America Means to Me was given by Mrs Chrissie Bowen with visiting and refreshments. Mrs Larsen received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Society
Orban Larsen
America
Chrissie Bowen
Larset
Leora Seamons
Fairview
Genevieve Wheeler
Herbert Owen
Logan
Paul R Wynn
James B McQueen
Norma Wheeler
Salt Lake City
Lee Wheeler & Family
Ben Housley
Lewiston
Utah
Emma H Auger
Adam Webster
Pocatello
Harold Webster
Elliot Smith
Riverdale
Smith
Vern Nelson
Harley Jepsen
Mink Creek
Jesse Wheeler
Cleda
Auger
Leland L Auger
Pranks and Punchlines at the Cemetery and in Army Ranks
A collage of gags and quips from a humor page includes Audrey reading epitaphs and failing to find one for sinners, a joke about marriage in India, a dachshund joke, and a wife promising sobriety. Military humor features a rookie anxious for medals and a sharp shooter in the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey
Humorous Exchange and Miscellany From Social Spot
A collection of light quips and anecdotes includes Mrs Jones and Mrs Smith debating a five dollar gift, jokes about kissing and furniture, and a landlord’s pet question. Also noted is a density pun from a science teacher and a catalogue quip about outdated pricing. The Idaho aviation meeting is postponed to late May due to scheduling conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Boise
Moscow
Afr
Glenns Ferry
Northwest water policy and Pacific trade vision outlined
An executive discusses testifying on navigation and reclamation before a Senate hearing on May 8. He explains Idaho and other reclamation states seek water priority from its source, outlines constitutional priority: domestic, agricultural, manufacturing, with mining exceptions. He notes plans for a Northwest meeting in Portland May 15 to shape postwar regional development and Pacific trade potential, emphasizing strategic groundwork now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Idaho
Northwest States’ Development Association
Portland
Oregon
Northwest States
Pacific
Alaska
Rubber stamps ordered with four day service
The Citizen offers rubber stamps of any size or design and guarantees four day service. Call for details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
William MacKnight
Belva Bart
Patton
Randall
Blount
Casperson Ranch
Tiny Jensen
Smith Motor Company
Preston Motor Company
Joe Marsh
Brewing Industry Foundation
HOWDY
Universal Trouble
Harry
Jerry
India
Jones
New York
Cleveland
Sarge
Joe Kelton Merrill
Helen B
Ray Bright
Gene Dunbar
Tingey
Ellis Johnson
Arland Sharp
James Woolf
Roma Wilde & Vauna, Rasmussen
Milo ‘Woolf
Carma Austin
Sherman O'Woolf
Cherry Creek
Richmond
Paul Neeley
L A Neeley
Marie Neeley
Orville Neeley
Barbara Neeley
Idaho Falls
B A Meek
J I Smith
Jean Marie Meek
Lewis Packer
Ina
Lewis Singerton
Firth
Gardener
C R Choules
Lewis Packey
CK Choules
The
Mutual
Ralph Forsgren
Claytor Forsgren
Joseph Tanner
Banida
Elizabeth Smith
E T Smith
Barbara Smith
J J Smith
LuDean Packer
Estus Packer
Howard Johnson
FISK
Goodyear
Bottolfsen
North Atlantic
Asia
Atlantic
Thomas Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
U. S
Tyl
Spiker
Fayette Ave
Preston, Idaho
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