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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1943
Page
2
The Victory Service league launches a county fund drive to raise 500 for hospitalized servicemen Christmas gifts and hospital decorations in the western states. Preston High girls sell tickets this Saturday at 25 to 50 cents, with everyone urged to wear a badge.
The article argues unity among farmers and stockmen is crucial to advance agricultural interests. It cites Lincoln inspired proverbs and notes farmers are increasingly organizing to align political action. It stresses collective voting as the remedy for postwar agriculture and calls for Franklin to lead this effort.
County farmers join to form a strong Farm Bureau and attend a Saturday session at the courthouse. Officers urge every farmer to be present to shape agricultural policies for the coming year and support the movement during and after the war.
Opinion column arguing postwar military manpower waste and leadership changes. Critiques current war strategy, notes 11 million in uniform with limited enemy contact, cites UK critics, praises Lincoln era generals as models, urges shifts at home to prevent civil strain.
June grass or cheat grass is a European native now widespread in the United States. Its forage production varies greatly year to year, with a potential 400 percent fluctuation. perennial grasses offer steadier yields and help prevent sage brush reestablishment. Best stands come from fall seeding on a weed free seed bed with shallow planting and careful land management. Crested wheat should not be grazed until well established, about two years on drier sites.
A lighthearted collage includes a goat churn joke with Squire Martins’s goats now producing butter. Other sketches poke fun at ads and letters to the editor with rural humor and a Peter St Peter gag about Finnegan seeking a cent. An odd fact notes a university charter requiring a regents board of one former member one woman and one morally fit person.
A light humor item riffs on a pun about Arthur, prompting a roommate style exchange. The joke centers on a misspoken name sounding like a device called a thermometer. Readers are teased with a quick setup and punchline hint.
A collage of humor and small notices from the Mont Pelier area includes a test joke about volcanoes, a want ad seeking a young housekeeper for Phlegar Realty Co, a playful rumor about husbands at a church sale, a quip about an optician's daughter and spectacles, gender humor from the Times, and a late night street scene with a jokey exchange about wives and staying out late.
Miss Thelma Gilbert visited Salt Lake City parents Mr and Mrs Frank Gilbert. Mardean Hall visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Hall while attending USAC in Logan. Relna Huffaker stayed with Mr and Mrs Lowell Cole and daughter Betty Lou. The 4 H group led by Thora Winn enjoyed a Wednesday party with Carma Jean Harris Barbara Choules LuDean Egbert Louise Choules Martha Talbot and Thora Winn. Ivy Bodily visits in Arizona with her son and family. Merlin T Whittle and Royal G Wilson attended a Lewiston testimonial for Lorin Morler. Entre Nous club met at Mrs George Hyde with guests Mrs Lowell Cole and Mrs Oliver Morrison. Lorin Bodily visited grandparents Orlando and Mrs Hampton in Franklin. Robert Bodily family spent a day in Logan on business. A farewell dance honored Lamont Smith leaving for service.
Roy Ward and family of Liberty Utah visited with LeRoy Perkins and Parley Sears families. Ogden residents Georgiana Blaine Sears and Shelby Sears joined relatives. Jean Sant visiting USAC Logan stayed with her father. Salt Lake City guests Wesley Olsen and LeRoy Walker. Barson and Rawlins hosts hosted weekend guests. The Henderson brothers James Henderson funeral drew Sam and Kenneth Henderson of Kelso California and Logan.
Attorney Jos Davis of Gridley visits Oneida county. A new grocery store building rises on Malin street in Preston under Farmers Society of Equity. Public notice bans hitching on State Street and Oneida Street. A double wedding in Logan on December 3. Thanksgiving photo sittings offered. Miss Euretta Cutler held a piano recital at the Thatcher home with seventy guests. Orvil Moser to Canadian mission. Dursteller and Edna Jensen wed in Logan temple. Reed Hart and Letha Gilbert to wed in Salt Lake City temple November 19. Roy Rosen and Ida Smart married in Salt Lake City. Ray Coburn and wife welcome a baby boy born November 17.
The Citizen acting as southeastern Idaho agent for Pacific Manifolding offers to quote competitive prices on all sales books and related merchandise. The note emphasizes Pacific Manifolding as the largest manifold manufacturer in the west and invites inquiries for pricing.
Boise Idaho was called to provide the largest number of inductees in December 1943. Lt. Col. Norman B. Adkison, executive officer of state selective service, said 50 to 60 percent of the November quota would be fathers, with December potentially lower due to deferments expiring for many young farm workers.
Idaho 1944 war crop and livestock goals call for maintaining livestock production at current levels while increasing acreage in key crops. Irri gated areas will boost beans sugar beets and seed crops, reducing small grains and potatoes. Northern Idaho seeks a 65 percent rise in dry pea plantings on land likely summer fallow. Southern Idaho non irri gated areas aim to grow grain on thousands of idle acres.
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