Preston chamber funds band and explores full time manager
Preston chamber of commerce directors approved a cash grant of 500 to the Preston Senior high school band directed by Marcel Bird to back a two year plan totaling 1000 for brass instruments. The band will play at civic events including the Night Rodeo. A discussion on hiring a full time secretary, with Weldon Nash as present secretary, was also noted and applications invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Chamber of Commerce
Preston
Marcell Bird
Bird
Glenn Perry
Beulah Palmer
Chamber
Weldon Nash
R. Rowell
Tasa
Community meetings to elect 1945 AAA committeemen
Countywide meetings in Franklin during November 20 25 will choose local committeemen and delegates for a county convention the next week. Wilford Stokes notes the role of Triple A leaders in guiding national and local farm programs and assesses the year’s AAA activities and next year’s outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Wilford Stokes
AAA
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Stokes
Students from Preston Attend Utah University in War Time
Seven residents of Preston are listed as attending the University of Utah. The names include Robertaschaerin Maxie Forsgren Donna Jean Hansen Norma Kofoed Fay Nelson Anna Mae Palmer and Betty Lou Wilde. Despite wartime conditions about 3 000 civilian students and 300 army trainees attend daily. The winter quarter begins December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
University
Utah
Robertaschaerin
Maxie
Forsgren
Donna Jean Hansen
Norma Kofoed
Fay- Nelson
Anna
Mae’ Palmer
Betty Lou Wilde
State’ University
Election Interest High In County Officer Races
Leaders from both parties express strong confidence in election outcomes next Tuesday. Democratic chairman W G Palmer backs Roosevelt and local candidates while Republican Marlon Funk foresees victory for their slate. Local races feature Homer Johnson and Frank Merrill seeking seats, with state representatives and county commissioners also contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G.palmer
Marlon Funk
Congressman Henry Dworshak to Visit Preston Friday
Congressman Henry Dworshak will visit Preston Friday for one hour from 5 to 6 p.m. He will be at the Republican headquarters with no public speech, inviting friends and anyone with official business to meet him during that hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dworshak
Preston
Republican
Stores Close 7 P. M. Saturdays in Preston
Preston merchants vote to close at 7 p m each Saturday starting November 4 to match shorter winter hours. Milo Hobbs, Merchants Bureau chairman, says farmers finish harvest earlier and there is a labor shortage, urging shoppers to plan trips an hour earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Milo Hobbs
Merchants Bureau
Isbor
Banks win ABA 1 000-Plus award for Idaho farmers
For the sixth year the bank joins 455 Idaho banks in winning the American Bankers Association 1 000-Plus award for outstanding service to farmers. T. R. Bowden of First Security Bank of Idaho Presto Branch accepted the honor, noting extensive farm credit work and community agricultural projects. The ABA data show most Idaho banks help livestock programs and encourage crop variety improvements while many banks advocate inflation countermeasures and War Bonds to build farmer financial reserves. Continued on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
American Bankers Association
T. R
Bowden
First
Bank of Idaho, National Association
Idaho, Bankers Association
Franklin
County
Y -Key
Henber
Pat m
Pansy Ee
Ieee
Idaho Bankers Association
Aids
Selective Service Backs 2-C Group From 18 to 25
State headquarters explain need for 2-C men ages 18 to 25 in agricultural deferment. In Idaho about 175 in this county fall under this classification, over 5 percent of state totals. Col Norman B Adkinson warns many may be called this winter as deferred workers in farming logging railroad and aviation industries are drawn into service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Norman B
Adkinson
Idaho
Paper Drive Continues as Weekend Load Aims for Shipments
The county salvage paper drive remains active with hopes of enough material to load a full car for shipment east this weekend. Residents are urged to donate paper by notifying the nearest school or contacting any student. funds from the sale support playground equipment purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scounty
Ini
Stake Conference Highlights Missionary Efforts And Youth Guidance
President L V Merrill presided at the stake conference with Elder Albert E Bowen and Elder John H Taylor representing the general authorities. Bowen praised service members who stand for church standards and urged accepting church offices for growth. Charles Gilbert and Holling Lowe shared mission and Navy training experiences with LEDS connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin’ Stake
Stake Tabernacle
L. V. Merrill
Albert E.’ ‘Bowen
Council of Twelve ‘Apostles
John H. Taylor
Council of Seventies
Taylor
Bowen
Charles Gilbert
Fairview
Holling Lowe
Navy
Keith Johnson
Don Nuffer
Seaman Lowe
County votes centers open next Tuesday for election
County auditor Cleo Swenson announced that nineteen voting centers in the county will open at 9 a m and close at 7 p m on election day. Absentee ballots total 654, many to servicemen, with total turnout expected around 3800 to 4000 despite wartime population changes.
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Cleo Swenson
Preston
First Ward
Martin & Hone
Homer
Bank
State Street
Fourth Ward
Central School
Swenson
Wallace Head Succumbs At Home of Daughter
Wallace Head died at his daughter's home in Ogden Utah on Friday after months of ill health. Born December 19 1872 in Franklin County he was a church worker and county roads supervisor. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Hendricks Funeral Home with burial in Preston cemetery. His wife Nellie Porter Head preceded him in death in 1938. Survivors include a daughter four grandchildren and brother J Anthony Head of Los Angeles California.
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The
Aife
Wallace
Ambrose
Nellie Pagezat
Ogden
Utah
Hendricks
Franklin
Sori
William and Mary
Jane
McClellan
Franklin County
Nellie
Head
J. Anthony Head
Los Angeles
Calif
Preston Cemetery
Franklin County Voters Lean Republican in Local Race
Franklin county polls show a Republican tilt for state and national offices with notable scratching in local contests. Dewey headlines potential gains as Roosevelt’s 1940 margins hint at shifting sentiment, while Bottolfsen faces Glen Taylor in a key Senate race amid ongoing war influence.
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Franklin County
Roosevelt
Wilkie
London
Bottolfsen
Reston Schools Delay Start Time To 9 30 A M
Commencing Monday morning Reston schools will start the regular day at 9 30 A M instead of the earlier hour. The change is due to shorter daylight and will extend the school day by a half hour with dismissal pushed back accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reston
Harland ‘ Simmons
Nven
Democrats Stage Weston Rally and Mink Creek Program
Andrew Fuhriman of Franklin spoke at a Weston Democratic rally urging voters to keep the President and avoid disrupting the war effort. John Casperson also spoke as a ladies trio performed, with W. G. Palmer presiding. The committee plans a Mink Creek rally Friday at 8 p m with a strong program for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Fuhriman
Franklin
Weston
Fuhriman
John Casperson
W. G. Palmer
Democratic Committee
Mink Creek
Two Franklin County Men Listed As Missing In Action
Election returns for Franklin County and beyond will be gathered at the courthouse starting Tuesday evening with a possible early dribble from eastern states. The basement will be open for public viewing as precincts tabulate after 7 p m while a radio will be available for national returns and telephone lines for state figures. The war news touches home as two more families learn sons are missing in action one in air combat and one aboard a Japanese ship sunk in battle. Richard Merrill a navigator with a bomber is missing since October 17 after training in Texas and Seattle. He has two brothers in service and three sisters at home awaiting word.
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Court House
Auditor's Office
Richard Merrill
Live
Merrill
War Department
Richard
Vinton Merrill
Dental Corps
Portland
Oregon
Douglas Merrill
Pacific
Reed
Venice Wheeler
Gwen. Reading
Carmen Dibble
Layton, Utahy
Vancing
Philip
Phillipine Islands
Educator Outlines Economic Tasks For Postwar Stabilization
Dr. Claude Wanless of USAC Logan Utah urged cautious handling of purchasing power to prevent a postwar depression. He called for maintaining wartime production levels while aiming for true commodity values and higher living standards. Mrs. DiFiore sang. Sgt. Jesse Bergquist spoke on 31 months in the South Pacific to club members.
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Claude Wanless
USAC
Logan
Utah
Canoe
Carl DiFiore
Sgt
Jesse Bergquist
South Pacific
Franklin County praised by Idaho civic leader in reply
Harry S. Kessler defends his remarks on Idaho counties asserting Franklin County and seven others have strong moral standards with no slot machine tax payers or liquor dealers. He says AP misrepresented his speech and that Preston is a worthy community. He praises Franklin’s citizens and law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Idaho
Kessler
Preston Citizen
Moscow
Associated Press
Franklin
Preston
Harry S. Kessler
Idaho Allied Civic Forces
Horsley to Address Young Republicans Banquet
Milton Horsley of Soda Springs will speak at the Young Republican club banquet Saturday November 4 at Jefferson cafeteria. Dinner 8 30 p m free for paid members and 1 00 per plate for guests, with RSVP by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Young Republican Club
Jefferson
Elmo Keller
Milton Horsley
Soda Springs
State House
Riverdale
Circulation Up As The Citizen Records New High
The Citizen reports a forty lead over two weeks with 100 new readers joining voluntarily. A steady growth trend is noted as weekly circulation reaches 2138, marking an all time high for the publication.
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Ana Pena
Palmer
Democratic Organization
Funk
Homer Johnson
Frank Merrill
L. W. Hatch
Roy C. Andreason
Gem Valley
Evans
Frank Shrives
Congressman Henry Dworshak
Preston Bank
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Gs Newne Leese
Can
Wallace Head
Depesters
Senate
C. A. Bottolfsen
Glen Taylor
Woodrow Dunkley
Horsley
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