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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1944

Page

2

Congratulations To the Graduates From Four Preston Weston Schools

The Citizen extends congratulations to graduates of Preston Weston Frank Min and Mink Creek high schools. The piece reflects on life after graduation during wartime, noting paths into work wartime production or military service. It reassures youth, praising home church and school influences and emphasizing resilience and hopeful prospects.

Preston Weston Frank Min Mink Creek Lfe

Nine men vie in gubernatorial primary split between parties

In the June primary nine men seek the governor nomination with six for the senate and six for state auditor across Republicans and Democrats. Most offices show even party competition as voters will choose nominees rather than party leaders.

Senate

Idaho Governor Warns Against Prioritizing Navigation Over Reclamation

Governor C A Bottolfsen told Congress in Washington that reclamation interests in Idaho would be jeopardized by navigation developments on the Snake and Columbia rivers. He urged a sustained, ironclad water right to ensure future reclamation and existing farms survive dry years, warning that losing even a drop of water imperils irrigation. Jerome News

C A _ Bottolfsen Washington, D. C Congress Idaho Snake River Columbia Snake Rivers Jerome News

Power of primaries in democratic party choice

The text argues that party machines rarely name the primary winner, as rank and file voters often choose the candidate. It praises primaries for reflecting true democracy and notes many individuals seek office without bowing to party leaders, depending on public support for success.

Arrival of baby boy brightens Treasureton family

Mr and Mrs Von Atkinson announce the arrival of a baby boy born May 7. Mother and baby are doing fine. Mrs Retta Atkinson of Franklin is staying with them. Several local visits and social notices follow, including families from Logan Weston Preston and Smithfield. A week of church events includes a Mothers Day program and flowers for mothers.

von Atkinson Retta Atkinson Franklin Fanny Paskins Logan Albert Jensen Weston Mogil

Grace Man Runs For Bannock Sheriff In Democratic Ticket

Grace H W Lasley of Grace Idaho has filed for Sheriff on the democratic ticket in Bannock County. He served as deputy sheriff of Caribou County for four years and has lived in Bannock County twenty years. A farmer stockman and businessman, he operates Lasley and Son Garage and a ranch near Grace. Lasley helped found the Idaho Livestock Exchange to improve markets for farmers and stockmen in the county.

Grace H. W Bill) Lasley Bannock County Lasley Caribou County Lasley and Son Idaho Livestock Exchange

Typewriter Ribbons and Supplies Advertised in The Citizen

Typewriter ribbons for Remingtons L C Smiths Royals Coronas and other machines available. Full stock of stamp pads and inks offered by The Citizen.

Remingtons L. C Smiths Royals Coronas

Humorous Parlor Qs and Follies From A Moonlit Night

A collage of jokes and quips about dating, marriage, and social norms. Bits include a Sunday gamble remark, a tramp’s remark on motherhood, lines about kissing, sorrowful Sally on men, a crutch story after a deaf father interrupts a date, a stripperMarcie Hart’s secret marriage, a one arm driver, and a cinema seat banter.

Preston FFA Boys Win Honors At Show

The Preston FFA earned top dairy Holstein honors at the Black and White day show in Richmond on May 9 and 10. Team scores placed Preston first with 4607, North Cache second with 4333, and South Cache third with 360. Individual winners included Junior Bell 200, Jack Allred 1167, Clair Wilcox 150 for Preston. Weldon Perkes 1833, Rulon Falster 160, Robert Hansen 109 for North Cache. Tee Ross Christensen 1167, Ther on Obray 1167, Paul Allen 1166 for South Cache. Second teams: Preston 4833 led by Charles Larsen 1832, Howard Hollingsworth 1839, LaWayne Barrington 1167. North Cache 3668 with Tak Nak 200, Richard Hooper 834, LaVon Seamons 83.44. All three boys belong to the Preston FFA chapter.

Preston Ffa Richmond Preston Junior Bell Jack Allred Clair Wilcox North Cache Weldon Perkes Rulon Falster Robert Hansen South Cache Wos Tee Ross Christensen Theron Obray Paul Allen Charles Larsen Howard Hollingsworth LaWayne Barrington

Confused Washington Scenes Mention German Spies

The passage notes fashion and behavior shifts as girls imitate Mother Hubbard and adapt outfits. It laments confusion in Washington where even German spies are puzzled by current events. The tone hints at social change and espionage atmosphere influencing public perception.

Washington

Ogden Visitors Share Time with Local Relatives

Clifton and Mrs Ottis Howell of Ogden spent the weekend visiting relatives here. Mrs Beth Olsen of Salt Lake City visited with her two sisters Mrs Lucille Rawlins and Mrs Flora Barson. Mrs Mary Gears spent several days last week visiting her mother Mrs H P Murray in Logan.

Glenn Nelson Reva Huntington Daphne Nelson Ida Beth Dentod Salt Lake City Melvin Kirby Jed Ritchie Idaho Falls Ritchie Mra Kirby Mary Sant Treasure Island Callt Ottis Howell Ogden Beth Olsen Lucille Rawlins Flora Barson Mary Gears H P Murray Logan

Rich mond social notes cover family visits and youth events

Mrs Annie Hendricks of Richmond hosted her son and his family for a weekend visit. Bryan Winward Ray Peters Vaughan Gailey joined fishing season opening at Lost River. Annie Viehweg’s birthday draw brought friends and Reef Society president for a Friday gathering. Lunch for ten, Scout camporee prizes for Cofton Troop with first aid kit and second place. Mrs Leo Cutler returns to Pocatello. Miss Carmen Choules leaves with her.

Annie Hendricks Richmond Dorris Hendricks Byran Winward Ray Peters Vaughan Gailey Lost River Reef Society Annie Viehweg Boy Scouts & Scout Jacob Choules Preston Paul Winward

Riverdale Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Town residents and extended families gathered for weekend visits and parties. Families from West Keller Poaratello Washington and Salt Lake City shared time with local hosts, while school groups organized after school outings and a Fourth Grade group traveled to a swimming party with LeRoy Edwards driving. A funeral in Pocatello drew several relatives.

Local visitors and travels noted in Logan area

Karma and Barbara of Logan together with several couples from Kern Preston Mapleton and Treasureton visited Mr and Mrs DS Evans on Sunday. Other guests included Ben Wright Mapleton and Charles Shumway Treasureton. Georgia Tanner visited after returning from Washington with her mother Mrs Joseph Tanner and sister Donna. Additional visitors were George Swainston Whitney Ora Whitney Genetta Preston Doris Komer Ogden and Mrs Vernon Edwards Idaho Falls. Ethel Barrington returned from a trip visiting daughters Mrs John Cook Rigby and Mrs Herbert Edwards Valley and relatives in Idaho Falls.

Karma Barbara Logan R Kern Howard Johnson Preston Clarence Perry Deweyvilla DS Evans Ben Wright Mapleton Charles Shumway Treasureton Joseph Tanner Donna Washington Georgia George Swainston Whitney Ora Genetta Doris Komer Ogden Vernon Edwards Idaho Falls Ethel Barrington John Cook Rigby Erbert Edwards I Valley

Canning Arithmetic For Home Food Preservation

Some thomemakers find it difficult to estimate jars from bushels of vegetables. A family with a garden can plan by calculating yields per produce type, with typical quart outputs listed for beans, beets, carrots, greens, peas, squash, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes.

Lima

Card of Thanks for Paull Family

We express gratitude to friends and relatives for thoughtfulness and concern during the last three years of Mr Paull's life. We appreciate the many gestures of kindness at our final bereavement. Mrs. George Paull and boys.

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