Machinery and manpower discussed for Idaho farms
The Idaho meeting in Washington outlined farm labor shifts under the Tydings amendment with a net gain of 400 000 workers on U S farms last season. Speakers noted a 10 percent rise in farmers week and 400 000 workers under 14 and 100 000 non farm helpers keeping the labor force near 1940 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral Extension Service
Washington, D. C
Tydings
Norman B. Adkison
Idaho Selective Service System
Preston Aviator Tells Experience
Preston officer with 45 missions over enemy territory recalls quitting government work to think of family. He describes flights ending with relief on the return to base and notes friends would share quiet chats over earphones. He awaits orders in Preston after rest before new duties in the states. His wife Winona Smith serves as chamber of commerce clerk. Receipt books advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
States
Winona Smith
Chamber of Commerce
War Fund To Aid Many Causes
The National War Fund consolidates major war related campaigns into a single yearly drive, excluding the American Red Cross. Communities will see two campaigns annually, one in fall for the National War Fund and one in spring for the Red Cross, with $7 200 to be distributed among the funded causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Fund
American Red Cross
Soldiers Held Captive and Prisoner Aid Services Unite
Wartime relief groups United Service Organization and Seamen's Service unite to support prisoners of war and captive soldiers. They coordinate aid efforts and emphasize solidarity with service members held by the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Organization, United
Seamen
Second Ward Sunday Sacrament Program Details
An outstanding program is being arranged for Sacrament services of the Second ward Sunday evening. Alvin Harris of the local seminary will be the principal speaker and Mrs Elda Carlson will be guest soloist. The meeting will commence at 7 30 p m and everyone is extended an invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ward
Alvin’ Harris
Elda Carlson
Beets Increased For 1944 and Crop Production Goals
Farm production targets show increases and cuts across beets spuds and wheats with figures for rye flax seed hay and truck crops. Milk eggs chickens turkeys sows and cattle also listed with 1945 January 1 projections and year end targets.
October Draft Suspects Report for Army Examinations
Men from Bannock county including Pocatello are listed to report October 15 for induction board examinations. Names include Myrl Smith Byington Bancroft Alma Ernest Austin Grace Warren Nelson McCammon Raymond Anderson Baker Oxford and others from McCammon Grace Arimo Downey and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Pocatello
Bannock County
Myrl Smith Byington
Bancroft
Alma Ernest Austin
Grace
Warren Richard Nelson
McCammon
Clyde Lyman Bullock
Raymond Anderson Baker
Oxford
Donald Gail Turner
Robert Carol Kiine
Cleveland
Dewin Wilford Anderson
Central
Yarrington Edwards
Howard Glendon Gibson
Thatcher
Samuel Moss
Virginia
Claton H. Vearick
Bannock District Scouters Meet Plans for Autumn
Bannock district Boy Scout leaders met at Thatcher High School under Elmer W. Smith and John Webb to set autumn goals. Leo Roberts and Delbert Hanks attended as council and field executives. They planned a district committee meeting, a training course for leadership, an inclusive scouting program, a court of honor, and a troop rally with a pot luck supper. Smith reported eight troops and about 75 scouts had strong summer camping participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Bannock
Tenday Council
Thatcher ‘High School
Elmer W. Smith
John Webb
Leo Roberts
Delbert Hanks
Grace
Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Id Bell
Farm Credit Administra
Tion
Spokane
Gordon C. Loughlin
Washington, D. CC
War Food Administration
Milford S. Vaught
Usda War Board
Idaho
Loughlin
Office of Price Administration
C. Ben Ross
Parma
Graham
Globe
Navy
Jonathan
Worm
P&g Soap
Sant
Nabisco
Alber's
Armours
Campbells Market
Preston Aviator
NoGi
Safeway
Julia Lee Wright
Safeway Homemakers’ Bureau
Safeway Meats
Beverly Top
Wheaties
Tye
Edward
Buffalo
FANGA
Small
Loin
Utah
Bannock District Scouters
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