War draft board earns Idaho praise for steady service
In Idaho Franklin County residents commend the local draft board for tenaciously selecting men for the armed forces. Members served without pay, faced criticism, and balanced farm needs with national quotas, earning recognition as one of the state’s most outstanding boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov Chase Clark
Lynn Hale
Andrew Nash
Henry Rawlings
Cleo Swenson
Homer Johnson
Harley Greaves
B. A. Meek
E. C Dunbar
Phenoi Edgley
Bernice Parkinson
Rawlings
Boise
Franklin County
Idaho
Harvest The Beets In Wartime Drive
In coming weeks the county presses for full harvest of sugar beets. The local factory is short handed and calls on every student and child to help with field work. Supplemental labor, including Mexican nationals and POWs, aids the effort but youths form the backbone of the labor. Sugar remains scarce using every hand to speed the crop to the factory.
Hard Job Turns Into Bitter Joke
A farmer hires a hand to chop wood and an hour later the wood is already cut. He then tasks him with stacking, then sorting potatoes into good doubtful and rotten piles. The man passes out from the workload and sighs that making decisions is killing him.
Should We Aid Britain In Postwar Expansion
An Idaho editor and returning travelers urge the United States to finance and aid Britain as it rebuilds after the war. They argue Britain is the current frontier and stress material and moral support before any further conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Great Britain
Army Air Corps
Britain
George Wharton
Payette
Idaho
France
Whorton
England
Europe
Faultless Starch Helps Mrs Williams Save Ironing Time
A Nashville letter from Mrs Johnny Williams praises Faultless Starch for speeding up ironing. She says she did her own laundering for three years and using Faultless reduced ironing time by about half. She urges friends to try it, noting it may save time even if ironing methods differ.
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Nashville, Tenn
Johnny Williams
Nashville
Tennessee
Jess Starch Company
Easy Beautiful Ironing with Faultless Starch
Faultless Starch improves ironing by including ironing aids that prevent sticking and allow a smooth glide. The ad claims significant time savings and less physical strain, citing Mrs. Williams who says it works wonders for her.
Wedding Announcements Available In Various Styles
Citizen advertises a large stock of wedding announcements in all sizes from simple cards to two page folded formats. Prices are competitive nationwide with prompt service on all orders and quotes available on request. Inquire at Citizen.
Quips and Bites Echo War Era Humor in Nightly Snippets
A collage of wartime humor and quips features soldiers, civilians, and daily life scenes. Jokes touch on engagement breakups, beauty salons, misheard lines, and street safety while reflecting cultural stereotypes and attitudes of the period.
Governor Proclaims October PTA Month in Idaho
Governor Charles C. Gossett proclaims October as Parent-Teacher Month with October 1 to 7 designated membership week. He emphasizes the PTA's role in improving home, school, church, and community cooperation to promote youth welfare and strong American leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Charles C. Gossett
Idaho
Gov. Gossett
Parent-Teacher Association
October Ration Red Stamps for meats and fats
Red stamps for meats and fats appear in Book Four Rl Si T1 Ul V1 and remain valid through January 31 Li M1 Nil Pl Qi. This public notices ration details outline eligibility and expiration.
Food Stamp Codes and Validity Notes for Sugar and Shoe Stamps
The notice lists validity dates for various food stamp categories through December or specific deadlines. It notes charges for retailers paying four points per pound for used household fats and confirms Sugar Stamp No. 38 valid for five pounds through December 31, with Shoe Stamps in Book Three Nos. 1 2 3 4 valid indefinitely.
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Lynn Auto Service
CHEK
Ezras Cafe
Preston
Bess Truman
Sgt. Mockli
Dayton
Bill
Columbia Teachers College
Max Randall
Franklin Fannie
Robert Ingersoll
Bob Bjorkman
Burley High Bobcats
Preston High Indians
Harland Simmons
Galendar
Yugoslavia
G.I
National War Fund
Idaho War Fund
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