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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
2
The source argues against recalling the governor and 68 legislators to repeal the Grant Act, noting a recall would not restore the act and would cost at least $100,000. It foresees punitive effects on the public and doubts pension movement gains, urging voters to wait until the next general election.
State education officials approve a plan to boost food production with two weeks left in the program. Parents are urged to ensure children go to bed earlier each night to support wartime food efforts and aid the county program.
Farmers and the Franklin County canning plant rally to boost wartime food production. The drive stresses unity and hard weeks of picking and packing to supply beans peas and tomatoes for American troops and allies, echoing Claude Wickard's call that farming production must be packaged shipped and distributed to win the war.
Family and neighbors gathered at John Corbridge’s home to honor his 86th birthday. Earl Crockett and baby Marian Joy visited en route to Berkeley where Crockett will study for two years and pursue a doctor’s degree at the University of California.
Mrs. Veda Sharp is credited with both words and music for the Wednesday feature. The note highlights her dual role and artistic contribution to the program.
The column lists residents and visitors from Swan Lake Downey Logan Pocatello Ogden Preston and Winder. Names include Millard Gibbs Kay Hadley Matkin Johnson Barnes Clawson Henderson Waddoups and others visiting relatives or traveling for business over the past week. Gene Henderson visits from USAC Logan and many families are mentioned with moving plans and railroad work in Swan Lake.
The piece blends seasonal humor with rural quips as Rochester jokes about pigs feet and daily chores. A man recalls proposing to a girl who sobbed and hugged him, while Mink Creek Maizie references a rehearsed tale in a folksy exchange.
A playful circumlocution on verbal depth and elusive ideality, framed as a prose meditation on language and performance.
In a packed railway station during Prohibition a quiet man hidden in the crowd drew federal attention. A federal agent found drops in the man's coat pocket, tasted one, and identified the liquid as Scotch. The man muttered a curt reply as he was confronted.
A collage of brief quips from politics and law shows, including a joke about a crooked state treasurer and a tainted defense in a courtroom. The widow laments a husband’s death as she recalls a 25 year old wife in sorrow.
A short poem praising teamwork over weapons and wealth. It emphasizes cooperation and the combined effort of every soul in the effort. Written under the alias Cleo Kipling, the piece reflects on collective strength in achieving victory.
A reader protests crowded buses at quitting time. The writer suggests women shoppers could use earlier buses to ease seating and avoid delays. He asks politely for passengers to avoid loafing and to let others sit.
A letter from Floyd Oles of the Washington State Taxpayers Association explains the cost structure of the Senior Citizens Grants Act amid confusion from Boise statements. He notes the state budget allocates about 93 million dollars for social security with 54 million from state funds and 39 million from federal matching funds, and that the three percent sales tax largely funds old age pensions. Local committees are being formed to administer relief in all 44 counties with boards designed to root out improper recipients. The governor also visited Arco to assess deteriorating roads and highways amid a severe winter and floods affecting maintenance.
Glencoe Miss Delores Hansen of Ogden visited her parents. Roger Egley and Barry Pearson's mother sent a Mother's Day telegram. Ester Westerberg visited Hyde Park with her daughter. Howard Seamons and Joseph Egley visited Logan. Jessie Westerberg stayed in Pocatello with Arvilla Croshaw. Chris Hansen and Delores Hansen were dinner guests of Marve and Mrs Packer. Delmar Olson visited Lewiston with his wife.
The Jensen family expresses gratitude to those who supported them during the loss of Lt. James Theris Jensen. They acknowledge friends for sympathy and floral tributes from Mr. and Mrs J. B. Jensen and family and Mrs J. T. Jensen.
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