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Newspaper

Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1945

Page

8

Preston Indians blank Grace Devils in hard battled game

Preston Indians defeated Grace Devils 13 to 0 as both teams struggled for score. Grace player Creighton Thompson suffered a broken arm. State Supervisor Lillian Nauxatil visited Grace High School on Wednesday afternoon October 3 to speak with Home Economics students.

Preston Indians Grace Devils Preston Creighton Thompson Lillian Nauxatil Grace High School

Grace High School dances and student elections announced

Grace High School held multiple events and elections in October. The Home Economics club chose officers including Faye Kershaw and Norma Lowe, while upcoming dances were announced by the Glee club and Pep club. Senior and Seminary classes reported leadership changes, and Grace defeated Soda 27 to 0 with Pep club entertainment at halftime.

Home Economic Club Faye Kershaw Norma Lowe Donna Lloyd Robbie Lue Anderson Beatrice Anderson Glee Club Grace High Grace High School Seminary Neva Turner Milo Farnsworth Norma Lloyd Norma Rigby Grace High School Soda Cardinals Grace Devils Grace Soda

Paul Egbert Advances to Technician Fifth Grade

From France word arrives that Paul Egbert of Fairview has been advanced to Technician Fifth Grade. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David W. Egbert of Fairview and has been stationed in a General hospital in England for 17 months. He has now been transferred to a hospital in France.

France Paul Egbert Fairview T/5 Egbert David W. Egbert England

Franklin County Calcite To Be Used In Plant

Pocatello Bannock Schools Supt Scott D Lowe a director of Idaho Calcite Co said the firm will build a factory at McCammon to manufacture poultry and cattle feed using calcite mined in Franklin county. About 10 men will be hired when production starts.

Franklin County Pocatello — Bannock Schools Scott D. Lowe Idaho Calcite Co McCammon Lowe

USS West Virginia Survives Jap Suicide Plane Attack

Yeoman Arlow J. Webb serves aboard the battleship which survived a Japanese suicide plane strike near Okinawa, killing four and wounding 22. The plane penetrated anti aircraft fire in a near vertical dive. a bomb failed to explode. The ship later entered Tokyo Bay for the occupation.

Arlow J. Webb USNR Joseph Webb Preston Pacific Okinawa U. S West Virginia Tokyo Bay Fujiyama

Wartime Stamp Validities For Rationed Goods Noted

The notice lists red stamps for meats and fats in Book Four valid through various dates, plus four points per pound paid by retailers for used household fats. Sugar stamps Book Four No. 38 valid for 5 pounds through December 31. Airplane shoe stamps Book Three Nos. 1 2 3 4 valid indefinitely.

Yorktown Sailors Serve On Occupation Carrier

Merlin L. Chatterton and Gerald Greaves, Preston, are aboard the USS Yorktown off Japan, part of the occupation forces. The carrier capped a 36 major Pacific ops career by aiding Yamato and Agano sinkings, with pilots totaling 457 air kills and 76 probables, plus many destroyed or damaged ships as surrender terms were signed. The two hope to reach the west coast in time for Navy Day.

Yorktown Japan Merlin L. Chattertonton USNR Leland L. Chatterton Gerald Greaves Seymour Greaves Preston Pacific Missouri Yamato Agano

Community notices from Bountiful and Downey scene

The report notes a woman staying with her daughter in Bountiful Utah has returned home after a weeks visit with her sister Mrs Mary Millbauer who joined her last Saturday. It also mentions Wendell Long and relatives visiting in Downey last Sunday. John R Gregory becomes second counselor in the Sunday School. Verl Long Verlo Bowman host a welcome home dance and Mr and Mrs Ariel Chatterton host a farewell dance, both well attended by a large crowd.

Bountiful Utah Mary Millbauer Wendell Long Downey John R. Gregory Verl Long Verlo Bowman Ariel Chatterton

Lava Mountaineers blank Weston High 18 to 0

Lava High School Mountaineers defeated Weston High 18 to 0 at Lava Hot Springs. Lava scored in the first second and third quarters. Captain Fairchilds had the final touchdown on a 90 yard run. Elmo John, Lava halfback, showed notable speed. The Hot Springs squad played extensively.

Lava Hot Springs Lava High School Mountaineers Weston High School Lava Fairchilds Elmo John Hot Springs

Drivers Ignore Stop Signs Plague Preston Junior Patrol

Preston school traffic patrol reports drivers violate stop signs before and after school. Chief Bill Head has cautioned some offenders. Five license plate numbers are published: 1F902 1F1858 1G1814 1F16 1F1279.

Preston Bill Head

Mapleton Family Dinner Fortifies Ties in Preston

Mapleton residents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sharp and their Preston family shared a chicken dinner at Mr. and Mrs. George Porter home. Special guest Mervin Sharp was visiting on a 30 day furlough from military service. Mrs. Louise Knapp attended with others.

Clarence Sharp Preston George Porter Mervin Sharp Louise Knapp

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