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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1943

Page

8

Service Club Aids War Effort With Programs and Gifts

The Service club, formerly the Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary, supports civic projects for the war effort. Members wear blue caps with red insignia and provide gifts to departing selectees, including gum, a candy bar, and a magazine. They sew bed jackets and soldiers kits with the Red Cross and organized a county wide USO book drive with Dennis Lowe.

Chamber of Commerce American Legion Oral Christensen Red Cross Dennis Lowe Franklin USO

Victory-Bound Drive Promotes Defense Bonds in April

During a three Saturday effort Ralph Strub R. R. Rowell and Mrs Paul Smith helped in a J C Penney bond booth. They sold 1765 30 in bonds and stamps assisted the Chamber of Commerce awarding Easter carnival prizes. They made and sold 100 defense stamp corsages and members bought bonds and stamps totaling 200

Ralph Strub R. R. Rowell Paul Smith J. C. Penney Chamber of Commerce

Idaho Townsend clubs condemn Howell recall effort against governor

The central committee of Idaho Townsend clubs denounces Harold C Howell and associates for threats to recall Idaho officials over the Pocatello case and calls members to oppose the recall by peaceful means. The resolution urges restraint while defending senior citizens and old age assistance programs.

Harold C. Howell Central Committee of Idaho Townsend Clubs Albert Estling Twin ™ Falls Eaa Howell Townsend Harold Howell Boise Idaho Townsend Clubs

Typewriter ribbons on sale at Citizen store

Catalog note lists ribbons for various models including Remington Royals Unherwood and Royal Portables offered by Citizen with sale terms and availability.

Remingtons Royals Unherwoods Citizen

Power Company Expands To Serve Coal Area

Utah Power and Light announces a 575000 dollar extension to serve East Central Utah coal and mining regions and provide standby power for Geneva steel works. The project adds 43 miles of new line and reinsulates 70 miles to carry 132000 volts from Grace Idaho to Helper Utah.

Utah Grace Idaho Helper Salt Lake City Columbia Steel Geneva J. L. Jameson

Swan Lake Community Notes and Graduation Highlights

Swan Lake residents hosted and visited over the weekend with families from Wendover and Inkom Utah and Virginia. Eighth grade graduation was held at the LDS church. Downey High School graduation included Swan Lake students. other local families traveled to Preston for visits.

Forrest ‘Beckstead Wendovex Utah Leo Beckstead Howard Hadley Inkom Swan Lake Olson Virginia Woodrow Sorenson LDS Church Nungesser Billy Kenny Aberdeen Swan_L Ivan Peterson Ivalov Larry Downey High School Downey Ida Hadley Velma Randall Carma Hadley Judie

Radio Battery Production Boost Aids Farmers On Farms

The Consumers Durable Goods Division of WPB announced radio battery production at 425000 a month to aid relief in non electrified areas. If kept, this rate would meet the 3200000 radios needed on farms over a year.

Consumers Durable Goods Division WPB

Meat processing rules allow various methods under oversight

Farmers and consumers may smoke cure render freeze package and otherwise process meats and fats under established allowances, enabling a range of preservation and preparation methods while complying with regulatory standards.

Premarital law in Idaho praised for health impact

A Pres ton Citizen article argues Idaho's new premarital law, effective May, protects public health and neighboring states. Dr. Oscar Kaplan cites reduced venereal disease spread and potential savings, while supporters list endorsements from health groups and educators.

Preston Citizen Idaho Preston Utah Oscar Kaplan University of Idaho, Southern Branch United States Public Health Service American Social Hygiene Association State Department of Public Health Idaho Congress of Parents and Teachers The Idaho Home Economics Association Idaho Public “Health Association Kaplan Howard J. Maughan

OPA Amendment Tightens Ration Rules

A recent Office of Price Administration amendment clarifies rationing regulations. No points are transferred, but handlers must maintain proper records to ensure compliance.

OPA

Armchair strategist challenged on troops beer rule

The speaker cites a government study refuting Pete Swanson’s claim that soldiers should be barred from buying beer in camp. The report notes chaplains and soldiers are involved in the policy context and references official findings.

Pete Swanson Chaplain S Pete

Cache Valley hospital contract awarded in Logan Utah

Oliver Millard receives a contract for a new fifty thousand dollar Cache Valley hospital to be erected in Logan Utah. Other notes include social events, births, and local improvements across nearby communities.

Oliver Millard Cache Valley Logan Utah Ona Crockett L. Smith Hugo Dean Mink Creek Canyon Frank Olsen Lottie Casperson Salt Lake City Maud L. Walsh California Milton Jones Provo Nellie Clayton T. A. Montague Geet Gee

Salt Lake Potter Undergoes Prolonged Operation

A patient in Salt Lake City who suffered long standing stomach trouble for years underwent an operation. Details remain sparse as officials report the procedure proceeded without complications.

Salt ‘Lake

City Hospitals Report Condition of Patient

A hospital bulletin says the patient is responding to treatment and in fine shape. Officials hope he will be around soon and continue recovery.

Idaho Mutual Protection

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