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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1945

Page

4

Award to Honor Morning Milk Company in Wellsville

Army and military officials visit Wellsville Utah to honor Morning Milk Company workers with the War Food Administration Achievement A award for Utah owned evaporated milk production. Lt Col Stolle presents insignia to Sid Lockart as Melvin Archibald accepts for workers. Mayor LaMont Allen presides as Band and Color Guard participate.

Wellsville Utah Morning Milk Company War Food Administration Carl M. Stolle Army Frees Depot Ogden Sid Lockart Wellsville High School Merli Clark Tokeir Intermountain West Melvin Archibald LaMont Allen South Cache American Legion Color Guard Morning Milk

Legion Auxiliary thanks public for poppy sale success

The American Legion Auxiliary thanks the public for support of last Saturday’s poppy sale. President Mrs. Howard Johnson reports all one thousand poppies were sold despite rain. Preston High School Pep Club members sold the poppies.

American Legion Auxiliary Howard Johnson Preston High School

Local cancer drive thanks contributors and business men

Mrs. Russell Crockett county chairman reports a very successful cancer drive and thanks all contributors, especially the town's business men, for their generous support and time.

Russell Crockett

Early Advertising Asked Next Week by The Citizen

The Preston stores and business offices will be closed next Wednesday for Memorial Day. Advertising copy must be collected by Tuesday at the latest, with Monday preferred. The Citizen will be closed Saturday, June 2, and staff will work Wednesday to publish on time. Cooperate fully with advertising plans.

Preston

Pigs Grow In Oxford 835 Pounds At Preston Pool

A pig born in 1942 in Iowa and raised by a top corn belt herd weighed 835 pounds when sold at the Preston pool on May 9. The breeding boar named Idah's Victory Boy was purchased for $100 at six months by W. R. Fisher & Sons of Oxford.

Brooklyn Oxford Preston Pool Iowa Corn Belt W. R. Fisher & Sons

Outstanding boar fuels state sale records at Blackfoot

Since 1943, sons and daughters of this little pig have been shipped to Utah, Oregon, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Washington, Nebraska, New Mexico and Idaho. The highest selling spring boar at the Blackfoot state sale in November 1944 came from this boar. Two daughters in the February state bred gilt sale at Blackfoot sold for $100 each. Sold as a stag and only in selling condition, this widely known boar-shaped the market.

Utah Oregon Nevada Wyoming Colorado Montana Washington Nebraska New Mexico Idaho University of Idaho Usacher Blackfoot

Preston drive yields 8400 pounds clothing shipped to Boise

A community drive collected 8400 pounds of clothing and shoes, raising 835 pounds at 14 cents per pound for about 117 dollars. The effort honored the Preston Rotary Club, Preston Lions, American Legion and Auxiliary, Preston City and Franklin county schools, Ladies Service Club, the Perston Citizen, local stores, and the city for their cooperation. The items were boxed for shipment to Boise and then to liberated European countries.

Preston Rotary Club Preston and Franklin Lions Clubs American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Preston Franklin County Schools Ladies Service Club Perston Citizen Boise Europe

United Clothing Drive Totals Over 8 000 Pounds

The United National Clothing Collection Campaign is completed. The Military Affairs Committee of the Preston Chamber of Commerce thanks participants for a successful drive in Franklin County. Howard Johnson chaired the effort and appreciation is extended to all who contributed.

United National Clothing Collection Preston Chamber of Commerce Howard Johnson Farnklin County

Need for Help Presses Community to Respond

A call goes out as community members face hardship seeking aid and support. Local organizations urge volunteers and donations to assist affected residents during this difficult period.

Wedding Announcements Offered At Competitive Prices

Citizen advertises a large stock of wedding announcements in various sizes from simple cards to two page folds. Promises prompt service and invites inquiries for quotes.

Inventory Pads for Firms Selling Small Items

Classified note offers two styles of inventory pads ideal for firms handling volumes of small items or merchandise. Sold by Citizen. uf

Citizen

For Sale Two Used Cream Separators and Hair Dryer

For sale two used cream separators one No 12 DeLaval and one larger Sears model used only six months in Thatcher contact T. Kendall. Also an electric hair dryer suitable for a beauty shop priced at 50 dollars cash call Citizen newspaper office.

Sears T. & Kendall Thatcher

Barn and Ranch Buildings Painted by Pros

Barn and ranch buildings painted with best materials and professional workmanship. Call Mr Montgomery at phone 207 Zip.

Montgomery

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