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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
7
Maj Bertram I Nash son of Mr and Mrs I H Nash of Pres likely earns a commendation for overseas work. The item notes his status and achievement in a concise military record style.
Major Nash 32, now stationed in Japan, received the Army Commendation Ribbon by direction of the Secretary of War. He is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Nash and re entered the army in July 1941 before Pearl Harbor. The commendation notes his meritorious service as a battalion commander of the 472nd glider field artillery battalion at APC 468 from December 28 1945 to March 2 1946.
Population in the West has surged with California housing over half of regional residents and growth projected to 18 percent by 1960. Beef cattle now largely move west, dairy production up over a third, and dairy use rising with population. Western agriculture will continue to supply fruits and vegetables to distant markets.
Allen Shipley expresses gratitude for the help during his mother’s illness and death. He thanks everyone for floral offerings and expressions of sympathy received.
The nation now has more than 1,600 organized soil conservation districts with new districts forming at nearly one per day. Farmer managed districts benefit from trained technicians who assist farmers in applying conservation practices on their land.
University of Idaho home canning specialists warn that accurate gauges are essential for safe processing of low acid foods. Dial gauges may require yearly and seasonal checks with 5 pounds being the cutoff for replacement. if within 4 pounds, calibrate and tag the gauge for proper processing readings.
Notice to creditors in the probate matter in the Franklin County Idaho court. Filing details and deadlines appear in the court notice for all potential claimants to the estate.
Notice to creditors to present claims against Stanley Nelson, deceased, with vouchers within four months from first publication to the administratrix at her Preston Idaho residence. Dated April 26, 1847, Ben B. Johnson attorney. First publication date appears.
Stockholders face a May 24 1947 deadline to pay water assessments for the Cleveland Irrigation Company or portions of their stock will be sold to the highest cash bidder. Names listed include Jekoy Smith Earl Smith Chrest Jensen Carl Jensen Ames Milo Nance Sidney Stevens Renolds Sharp and others.
Geraldine Jacobs was elected to Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Idaho, one of ten seniors and a junior selected for the national scholastic honor. The group includes Kerr and Mrs Jacobs, noted for straight A grades in the first semester. Preston students Frank Nuffer Calvin Morris and Virginia Geddes served on the student body election board with Geddes as chair.
A fragment notes a school house meeting scheduled for 20 p.m on the aforesaid day with N LeRoy Smith as president and Hyrum R Nelson as secretary alongside J W Smith Fred Andersen and J W Adams.
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