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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1943

Page

9

Citizens Tussle With Local Firm Over War Bond Drive

The editorial laments the American Food Store in Ogden for refusing to support the Third War Loan drive in Preston and Franklin County. It accuses the firm of treating locals as a milking station for profits while criticizing OPA coal policy and Salt Lake Tribune editorial stance.

Preston Citizen Franklin County Citizen Cache Valley Clarion Pee Preston County of Franklin Idaho Stath Editorial Association Idaho American Food Store Franklin County American Food Scowcroft Ogden Preston and Frankin County Salt Lake Tribune Tribune Europe

Coal Shortage Threatens Winter Supplies And Civilians

The spring coal strike cost 25,000,000 tons of coal, reducing this winter's supply and hindering military operations. Extended mine work weeks from 35 to 42 hours appear insufficient to meet wartime demand, prompting talk of a 48 hour week with six days of eight hours each.

OPA butter and oleo rationing questioned by Idaho dairying chief

Arvid L. Johnson Idaho director of dairying criticizes OPA policies raising butter ration points while lowering oleo points. He says the plan discriminates against western dairying states in favor of the cotton south and notes butter costs more than the meat-fat allowance versus oleo.

OPA Arvid L. Johnson Idaho Great Northwestern

Automobile Accident Near Oneida Narrows Injures Four

Major J. N. Larsen and family flee injury when steering gear fails and their car flips down a riverbank near camp two. Mayor Larsen saves others by freeing them as medics are summoned. A baby girl arrives for Mrs C F Hawkes, while Vera Hawkes Keller’s newborn marks fifth generation for S R Parkinson. Abraham Winward, after eight weeks with typhoid, returns home still weak.

Oneida Narrows J. N. Larsen McKendrick Boise R. Nelson Larsen Camp 2

Weaver Welcomes Home Gerald Weaver From Mission

The Weaver family held a welcome home party for Gerald Weaver returning from a mission in the Western states. Miss Sabina Hart and Aless Nash wed on October 3 and will reside in Logan. Norman Steele, teaching in Grace, visited Whitney last weekend. Whit Kimball posted World Series returns last Monday and may earn Yankee fans support. Chief of Police Dave Davis mourns the death of his younger brother Isaac Davis, buried in Preston.

Weaver Gerald Weaver Western States Sabina Hart Aless Nash Logan Whit Kimball Wallace Head Jimmy Gerrard Dave Davis Isaac Davis Blackfoot Preston

From where I sit moderation in wartime dining style

Dan Miles defends stylish eating while an etiquette expert urges rationing to finish only what is eaten. Doc Mitchell notes excessive eating harms health, urging moderation in food and thought, even in drink choices.

Dan Miles Dan Doc Mitchell

Sunday School Talks Highlight Ogden Visitors

Winder notes 214 minutes of talks by Blanche Talbot and Phyllis Bright in Sunday School. Ogden visitors Erma Dean Taylor Dorothy Talbot and Gretta Winger spent last weekend visiting. Bishop Ernest Carter stayed in Salt Lake City for General Conference. Local visitors Delbert Hymas Eli Forsgren and Phenol Edgley spoke at Sacrament meeting. A genealogical meeting followed with talks by Shirley Palmer Bishop Ernest Carter and Andrew Mortensen.

Blanche Talbot Phyllis Bright Erma Dean Taylor Dorothy Talbot Gretta Winger Ogden Ernest Carter Salt Lake City Delbert Hymas Preston Eli Forsgren Riverdale Phenol_Edgley Oneida Shirley Palmer Andrew Mortensen

Humorous Fragments and War Era Anecdotes in Brief

A collage of light items and whispered recollections from postwar days. Jokes about rationing, a piano ad, a German corpse scene recounted by a corporal, and social quirks among Hazel Porter Cleone Smith and others. Notable lines touch on guides for American forces abroad and a Minidoka deer hunt confession.

Average Service Club Secretary's Closing Week Rush

An amusing description of a club secretary who delays ordering back copies until the final week of his term, prompting a late scramble for newspapers covering the entire period.

Service Club

Parrot dies prompts family joke about mother in law

A lighthearted quip follows a parrot's death, the speaker jokes the bird fell ill due to the mother in law. The exchange highlights playful family humor centered on in law relations.

Night laced corsets and secrets haunt Ozark burial ground

In a fragmentary Ozark burial page, Mary Ellen Gilder is cited with a sharp remark about corsets and angels. Mink Creek Malzee mocks gender and shaving while EXTRA EXTRA! shouts Bill Davis. A local woman reveals where her husband spends many evenings, hinting at infidelity.

Ozark Burying Ground Mary Ellen Gilder Bill Davis

Idaho Cattlemen Set Twin Falls Bull Sale Date

The fourth annual Idaho Cattlemen's Association Range Bull Sale will be in Twin Falls on October 23 at 10 8 m. Idaho and invited out of state breeders may consign bulls, with entries judged by reputation and quality. A futurity event and beef cattle show precede the sale, with judging on October 22 at 1 p.m. Bulls nominated must be carved since January 1 1942.

Idaho Cattlemen’s ‘Association Twin Falls Leon Weeks Boise Idaho

Fairview Social Notes Include Birth Announcement

Merlin T Whittle spent several days in California on business. Entre Nous club hosted by Mrs Donna Gilbert and Mrs Rena Wilson with special guests Mrs Birdean Cole and Mrs M on ta Nelson. Birth announced for baby girl to Mr and Mrs Reed Morler of Ogden.

Merlin T. Whittle California Donna Gilbert Rena Wilson Entre Nous Club Birdean Cole Monta Nelson Fairview Reed Morler Ogden Morler

Weekend Visits Highlight Local Residents

Miss Evelyn Baird of Fairview hosted a social moment with family. Miss Mardean Hall spent the weekend visiting her parents while attending the USAC. Miss LaRie Johnson, working in Salt Lake City, returned home for a visit. Mrs Myron Cole and Mrs Hym Johnson spent two days in Pocatello attending a Teachers Institute.

Mardean Hall Mardean LaRie Johnson Salt Lake City Myron Cole Hyrum Johnson Pocatello Teachers Institute

Miss Emma Bodily Visits Parents After Salt Lake City Work

Miss Emma Bodily, recently employed in Salt Lake City, spends a few weeks visiting her parents.

Emma Bodily Salt Lake City

Ledger Binders Offered With Uniform Western Prices

Ledger sheets and binders in several sizes offered with uniform prices across the west. Order any size binder needed and expect economical costs from standard products.

West

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