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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1943

Page

3

Idaho farmers aided as volunteers rescue crops in southern Idaho

Rural and highway crews from the Executive Desk Idaho Volunteer Reserves and state maintenance teams aided farmers near Twin Falls during torrential rain and freezing weather. A. J. Tillman coordinated with the U S Employment office while Gen M G McConnel and Joe D Wood reported strong volunteer support. A state flag was presented to Idaho WACs in Salt Lake City. Idaho begins taxing gasoline sold to the federal government for highway use, potentially $300 000 yearly. Potatoes were sent to Governor Dwight Griswold of Nebraska as part of a Third War Loan wager in Idaho.

Idaho Twin Falls A. J. Tillman U. S. Employment Office M. G. McConnel Joe D. Wood Bert_Miller Wyoming Dwight Griswold Nebraska

Ration Dates and Stamp Values Mentioned in Nebraska Note

November ration stamps list but no expiration. November 1 shoe stamp 1 on airplane ration sheet. November 20 blue stamps X Y Z in book 2 for canned foods expire. November 22 mileage coupon series 8 for three gallons gas expire. December 4 brown stamps G H in book 3 for meat fats cheese expire. December 20 green stamps A B C in book 4 for canned foods expire. Also a note about Nebraska potatoes and winnings memory.

Retires From Business To Fulfill Mission

Mr and Mrs John Roghaar of Grace retire from 33 years of mercantile work to devote their lives to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints They will leave for the Mission Home in Salt Lake City on November 16 A testimonial was held October 31 with remarks by family and church members and a choir selection plus tributes to the Roghaars The couple have seven children including two in the U S Navy and two sons in the Netherlands mission history includes first Bishop of Grace Second Ward and current president of the High Priests Quorum in Bannock Stake

John Roghaar Grace Weston Clive Beal Grace Second U. S. Navy Salt Lake City Sunay Grace Ward Mildred Johnston G.D. Simmons Clive H. Beal Ralph Roghaar Henry A. Bjorkman Milton F. Hartiigson Farrell Peterson Helen R. Thomas Emily Williams M. Ezra Sorenson Kirby Jane Ashbaker Sonn

Standard Oil Aids Alaska Oil Projects With New Discoveries

Standard Oil of California reports new fuels and lubricants able to operate in temperatures down to 70 degrees below zero. The Army Canal Project uses the company as consultant and operator of pipelines and a Whitehorse refinery, with no profit accepted. The effort speeds sub Arctic development and supports wartime fuel supply. Local notices mention visits by Bernice Hadley and Leo Beckstead families.

United States Army Alaskan sub-Arctic Standard Oil Company of California Eco Company Army War Department Standard of California Standard Oil Company of Alaska Japan Norman Wells Mackenzie River Whitehorse J Yukon Territory Whitehorse Skagway

Swan Lake Social and Family News Update

Miss Carmen Hadley returned home to Boise Monday after visiting Swan Lake for a week. Bernice Hadley hosted the ladies sewing club gathering with a pleasant lunch. Mrs. Daisy Martin has been ill. Virgil Lamoreaux and family visit Swan Lake from Downey. The Pratt family from Kuna visited Swan Lake and then returned to their home near Boise. Jack Hadley enjoyed time in Downey Thursday. Pauline Thomas returned from Portland Friday.

Carmen Hadley Boise Ladies Sewing Club Bernice Hadley Daisy Martin Virgil Lamoreaux Downey W. O. Carlson Milton Pratt Marcelle and Maurine Kuna

Licenses Sales Establish New Idaho Record

The Idaho state Fish and Game department reports fishing and hunting license sales exceed any prior year by more than 4000 licenses. Through Oct 30 this year 92 935 licenses were sold, up from 86 481 last year and 88 313 in 1941, the former state high. Dick d Easum, game department information officer, announced.

Idaho State Fish and Game Department Dick d’Easum Game Department

Receipt books and duplicating forms offered by the Citizen

The Citizen advertises receipt books of all kinds from single sheets to four on a page and offers duplicates and triplicates in all sizes and types.

Meat Rationing Enigma Frustrates Growers Packers and Consumers

Idaho official Arvid L. Johnson criticizes OPA meat rationing as harmful to all levels of the supply chain. He cites a meat surplus and limited market outlets causing retailers and packers to curtail purchases, with some merchants forced out of business. He argues the policy blocks meat flow to waiting consumers and questions benefits.

OPA

Farmer Urged to Expand Feed Supply Amid Livestock Crisis

He was urged to raise more food and complied but now cannot sell his product. Facing an inadequate and costly feed supply, he struggles to feed his flocks and herds as many prime animals deteriorate, with no viable remedy.

Downey Village Board Seeks Compliance With Village Laws

At a regular meeting the Downey Village Board urged adherence to ordinances including stop signs and school zone speeds. The board warned violators will be prosecuted and named publicly to curb practices. Discussed vandalism by village youths and planned strict measures.

Downey

Downey Comet Urges Community Cooperation For Town Improvements

The Downey Village Board asks residents to cooperate in observing laws and aiding others to follow them. Board members cannot do it alone without input and efforts from the entire community to improve the town.

Downey Downey Comet

Sailor Loses Bag After Ride To Preston

A sailor recalls hitching a ride to Preston last Friday night and leaving a black leather zipper bag in the truck. The bag contained shaving equipment and items hard to replace. The owner or driver is asked to return the bag to Harry Magnuson at Gravely Hall A.5S, University of Idaho, South Branch, Pocatello.

Preston Harry Magnuson Gravely Hall University of Idaho South Branch Pocatello, Idaho

Franklin County Financial Statement for Quarter Ending October 9 1943

Franklin County Idaho treasurer Emma H Callan and auditor I C Swenson certify the quarterly financial statement for Franklin County Idaho ending October 9 1943. Witnessed and sealed October 16 1943.

Franklin County Treasurer’s and Auditor's I. C. L. Swenson Franklin County Idaho

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