County War Fund drive organized by county group
The county War Fund committee announces a county drive to raise 6900 dollars under way with local chairmen and a long list of volunteers across towns such as Mapleton Ariel Chatterton Fair View Mex Merlin and Riverdale. Citizens are urged to contribute as solicitors will call and workers are unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsanwlin ‘County War Fund
G-W. McCline
Sis
Binsons Wunethens
JB Sodify
Linrose
Leslié
Hobbs
Mapleton
Ariel
Chatterton
Fair- View
Merlin
J. “Whittle
Banida
Golden Geddes
Sar Clifton
Arthur
Pgrey
Dayton
Abe
Dalley
Winder
John
Follett
Treasureton
T.J. Barger
Smith Allen
Glencoe
Floyd Erickson
Glendale
Jesse Wheeler
Mink Creek
Rulon Keller
No Title Provided in Readable Text
A summary notes a person who directed a farmer club and taught agriculture at Downey and Rexburg. He will reside in Preston where his family has obtained a home, marking a move after a year directing club work and teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Rexburg
Preston
Cattle Stock Removals Reported Across Franklin County
Authorities say about 1800 head on Franklin County east range fall under stock associations rule. Mink and other stock in the region are slated for removal Friday and Saturday. Cattle from Cub River Maple Creek and nearby sectors of the Cache National Forest will be cut out Saturday, with ranchers facing potential losses this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Erie Weta
Mail Instructions For Overseas Personnel And Boxes
Post entries must not exceed 36 words with weight under five pounds. Address to Army personnel include Name serial number company division APO number c o Postmaster New York or San Francisco. Navy add Name rank station Navy post office number for c o Fleet Post office New York or San Francisco. Include return address in upper left corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Navy
Navy Postoffice
c/o Fleet
New Firms Ready to Do Business on Oneida Street
Local reports indicate new firms opening on Oneida Street including a wholesale auto parts and supplies dealer and a cleaners and laundry pick‑up office. Edgley plans to use the former Peterson photography shop building for the cleaning and laundry pickup facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorina
Oneida
Oneida “Street
Edgley
Peterson
Local County Briefs Include Unclear War Era Notes
Fragmentary OCR text references county and Germany and a hopeful note about advancing. No clear events, persons, or dates are readable to identify a concrete story or outcome.
Rotary Governor Peacock to visit Preston Club in May
The 110th Rotary International Convention in Chicago elected Gomer Peacock as a Rotary governor. He will visit the Preston Club to advise President Arthur Johnson and others on Chile administration and Rotary Service. Rotary International oversees about 40 governors guiding clubs totaling around six million members across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
International
Chicago
Illinois
Paacock
Rotary Club
Pssist
Arthur Johnson
Cleo Swensorili
Club
Chile
Rotary Service
China
England
Finland
India
Kenya
New
Zealand
Ireland
Sweden
Switzerland
South
Oneida Conference Planned for October Sessions
The Oneida conference plans a Sunday session on October 15 with priesthood quorums bishops and clerks to attend. Primary work will gather at 12 45 pm and both meetings are to be held at the church in the quarter.
Bull Sale at Soda Springs Heads to Saturday Morning
About 353 head of purebred cattle raised by FFA youths from Caribou are to be sold at the Soda Springs bull sale Saturday morning at 10.8. The event features Hereford stock and carries a strong youth-agriculture community emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribouty
Homecoming Parade at Valley High School Set with Prizes
An assembly organized by Miss Goddard and Mr Shipley features a homecoming parade at Valley High School this afternoon. Prizes will be awarded for best parade entries from clubs and groups and alumni are invited to attend the day’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatello
Burley
Yana Aly
Goddard
Shipley
Brent
Nash
Roma
the &Chdos
Democratic local rally plans teased by county chair
The county Democratic chairman says no definite dates for rallies yet this time but expects some events to be held and two stages planned with state candidates in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jame
Sana
Cratic
Swibht
Temporary chairman named for veterans service agency plans
A temporary chairman and new directors were named for the state selective service organization. Brigadier General McConnel announced a 1600 man pool induction for national service, with 70 hours weekly over 305 months, warning of impact on cities and towns as the massive manpower release looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genaten Toe Meraaon
M. Ge
McConnel
George
Gotchner
Wells
Lon’ Pageon
Thunsday
McConnel F
Workers urged to contact foreman for near term aid
A disrupted notice urges workers who have not yet contacted their foremen to do so by Monday October 9. It notes readiness for the opening of the season and extension into November with help available from U.S. Employment office labor camps. Arrangements cover students and 250 Mexican nationals arriving Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eppears
U. Is
Cco
Tocak
Mexi
Local CSISgn Appoints Scout Leader in Idaho Falls
The local district names a new CSISgn leader effective immediately. The Boy Scouts of America will assign the position with headquarters in Idaho Falls for a six week training course starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ela
Fragmentary Report Of Violent Incident In Sylvan Area
A partial police report notes a disturbance near Sylvan involving individuals named Taylor and Weston. The text references duress and damage to a car and indicates an evening incident with restricted readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan
Taylor
Lee’ Hansen
J Taylors
Weston
Eeeteian Ranpetis
Local clerk notes pre induction exams and dates
A fragment reports Steele the local clerk of selective service noting October 28 for Ft Douglas and a group of about two dozen men called for pre induction examinations to go to Pocatello on October 17 per a Strom release from state headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gélective
Ft Douglas
Pocatello
Strom
Preston Lions Hold Pleasant Evening of Games
Members enjoyed an evening of sports at the Opera House on Wednesday. Keith Campbell led the program as attendees played volley ball tennis ping pong checkers bridge pinochle and hop scotch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Lions
Keith
Second World War Arrivals Reported For 87 Year Old Vet
A wartime troop update notes a veteran of 87 with a long family history. The message lists his parents and siblings Margaret Elsie Lord Johnson of Preston and Corporal Wilford Johnson, with references to prior training in California and Colorado before overseas service after enlisting in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War. Department
Margaret
Elsie
Johnson
Preston
Wilford
California
Army
Colorado
Rehabilitation and Veterans Return Faces Public Scrutiny
The piece discusses rehabilitation of injured veterans and civilian life integration. It notes public concerns about how wounded men are treated and prepared for return, citing officials like Capt. Paul Boyd and G. W. McCune Sr. It emphasizes ongoing committees shaping assimilation efforts for servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloe
Schools Conduct Scrap Paper Drive in Franklin County
Local salvage committees and school authorities organize a scrap paper drive with about 30 tons targeted. Boys collect paper from residents as schools participate financially and expect payment after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
ySalvage
Preston
Armolinees
Sehdol
Galvagé
Mrs Mildred Jeffers and Christy Visit Hanery Family
Mrs Mildred Jeffers and her daughter Christy are enjoying an extended visit with her parents, Mr and Mrs M Hanery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
Jeffers
Tittle
Christy
Mrs. M.hanery
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