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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1944
Page
3
Notices inform creditors to present claims against Levi Oliversen estate within four months. Douglas Oliverson administrator, attorney Arthur Hart. Also under Weston Creek Irrigation Co an assessment of 2.00 per share due by Nov 20 1944, delinquent if unpaid. sale to cover due amount on Dec 20 1944. Board dated Oct 10 1944 Weston Idaho. N S Hansen secretary treasurer.
In the Probate Court of Franklin County Idaho notice to creditors to file claims against Ellen J Sperry deceased. Claims and vouchers due to executors Ivo J Sperry and Grant L Green at Clifton Idaho or Preston Idaho within four months from first publication dated September 30 1944.
The board of directors levied a special assessment of 50 cents per share due by November 1 1944 and a regular maintenance assessment of 100 per acre to be paid when called next spring plus 2.00 per acre for interest and principal on bonds with the first half due and delinquent December 1944. Payments may be made at the undersigned residence. Gustave C Hedin Secretary Treasurer dated October 3 1944.
The Twin Lakes Canal Company in Preston Idaho levies a four dollar per share assessment on all outstanding preferred stock to cover 1944 borrowing and 1945 operations. Payment is due by November 27 1944 at the company office or at First Security Bank in Preston. Delinquent shares will be sold December 18 1944 at 2 p.m. to cover the due amount plus advertising and sale costs.
Candidates reviewed in brief include a Linrose farmer and ward bishop active in the chamber of commerce Franklin County Farm Bureau and Beet Growers Association. He emphasizes farm to market road improvements and business like county administration backed by four sons and Navy volunteering son.
The candidate Hart, born and raised in this state, spent decades building a fruit garden and ranch while practicing law. He has quieted water titles, expanded taxable property with land annexations, led irrigation projects like Oneida Twin Lakes, and served as Prosecuting Attorney with a firm yet nonvindictive approach. He boasts a large family with four sons in the armed forces, three overseas.
The Citizens notes Republican candidate P M Condie resumes his campaign for Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney stressing experience and commitment to law enforcement and county advisory duties. It also profiles Hancey, longtime Franklin County resident and seven term coroner candidate, urging unity, civic duty, and support for his bid as a strong American addition to local government.
Elias Hansen a Republican candidate for sheriff recalls boyhood on Mink Creek ranch and forestry work before joining the State Highway Patrol in 1939. He moved to Preston and became Franklin county sheriff in 1941 and says he has served to protect residents. He is unopposed on the other ticket.
Welland F Smith son of Isaac Smith of Logan Utah grew up on a Riverdale Idaho farm. He graduated from Oneida Stake Academy Albion State Normal Utah colleges and did postgraduate work at several schools. He is married with five children and active in church and civic life as a teacher principal and superintendent for Franklin County for twenty three years.
Moses Hancey launches campaign for coroner in Preston. He arrived in 1912 as an electrician for Telluride Power, later Utah Power and Light, then Mt States Telegraph. He emphasizes government by the people and public service.
Miss Alice Rigby district home demonstration representative spoke to ladies groups at Fairview and Riverdale on packing lunches. She advised trying twin lunches, eating one yourself each day for a week, then adjust for juicy crisp chewy sweet substantial hearty colorful hot or cold.
Pioneer of Petaluma showcases 65 years of experience in planning and 25 years of selective breeding for White Leghorn chicks. The ad promises long lived ruggedness, high production, and maximum egg output with pedigreed females and guaranteed delivery. It targets commercial customers with claims of proven results and prepaid guarantees.
Petaluma California based Pioneer Hatchery and Breeding Farms operates at 477 Sixth St Dept focusing on White Leghorn breeding. Client representative listed as N. R. Millar. Oldest American commercial hatchery in the sector with breeding facilities and distribution.
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