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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1950

Page

12

Banida Community Notes Highlights Local Visits and Meetings

Banida residents hosted and visited kin across the week with trips to Theremopolis Wyoming and Arizona. Sacrament meetings featured speeches by Eli Forsgren Thayne Winward and Eldon Bingham with numerous members and youth participating.

William Sparks Springville Banida Lara Mae Merrill Hilda Gregerson Karla Geddes Henry Mocklie Eli Forsgren High Council

Onions Unwanted as City Plans Dump of 4000 Trucks

Hundreds of residents have taken free winter onions from a public supply. Produce packers plan to discard 4 000 truck loads of unmarketable onions that threaten to overfill the dump grounds.

Weiser

Herman Welker United States Senate Candidate Profile

Herman Welker the Republican nominee for a six year U S Senate term is profiled as a dynamic candidate. A Cambridge Idaho native born about 44 years ago, he worked as ranch hand sheepherder waiter and dishwasher to fund his University of Idaho law studies. He is a 1924 Weiser High School graduate who served as Payette city attorney and Washington County prosecutor and as a state senator. A World War II Air Force veteran he is active in the American Legion Idaho Cattlemen's Association Elks Masons Shrine and Episcopal church. He is described as a fighting crusader of Americanism with strong knowledge of local and world affairs.

Herman Welker U. S. Senate Cambridge Idaho Welker University of Idaho Law School Weiser Washington County Payette American Legion Idaho Cattlemen’s Association Elks, Mason, Shrine and Episcopal Church

Len Jordan for Governor Idaho the self-made candidate

Len Jordan presents a businesslike platform for Idaho focusing on self-sufficiency and practical experience. A Grangeville farmer and automobile dealer, he touts early independence since age sixteen, World War I service, and a 1947 Idaho Legislature term as credentials.

Idaho Len Jordan Grangeville Enterprise Oregon Jordan

Henry Dworshak Seen As Steady Idaho Senator

Former Burley publisher Henry Dworshak is praised for eight years in the House and three in the Senate. A World War I veteran and past Idaho American Legion commander, he is touted for broad knowledge and a record of accomplishments deserving continued support.

Henry Dworshak Burley Idaho House of Representatives United States Senate Idaho Department American Legion Dworshak

Ham er Budge for Congress Second District

Hamer Budge is a 39 year old Idaho lawyer and three term legislator born in Bannock County. He studied at the College of Idaho University of Idaho and Stanford and served as Republican Majority Floor Leader. He is a World War II veteran with deep family roots in farming medicine and law.

Hamer Budge Bannock County College of Idaho University of Idaho Stanford University Idaho

Edson Deal for Lieutenant Governor Loyalty to Idaho

Edson A. Deal, Canyon County senator for five Idaho Legislature sessions, backs agriculture and water issues and governance experience. He has served on education and other committees and held civic roles with Kiwanis, the College of Idaho, and the Nampa Chamber of Commerce. As a Nampa insurance broker and Grange leader, he emphasizes business and farming concerns.

Edson A. Deal Canyon County Idaho Kiwanis The College of Idaho Nampa Chamber of Commerce Nampa Grange

Evans Seeks Re Election as County Commissioner Dist 2

In a re election push AM Evans pledges service to all county residents. A lifelong resident and former road builder, Evans is praised for fiscal prudence and improving county roads to withstand all weather standards.

Evans

Vernon H. Mendenhall Urges Republican Ticket for Free State

Vernon H. Mendenhall Defends Idaho finances amid national deficits praising Idaho’s June 30 1950 balance of 7 38 million and funds for building disaster pensions education and relief. He urges voters to back the Republican ticket to maintain a free state and American way of life.

Idaho Gem State Franklin County

D Ariel Nash Seeks Reelect as Franklin County Official

D Ariel Nash is presented as a proven county commissioner with years of administrative experience. The message argues his election would bring economy and efficiency to Franklin County government and pledges continued courteous, businesslike service to all residents.

D. Ariel Nash Franklin County Nash

Pete Jensen Campaign Appeal for Idaho Senate

A Franklin County legislative candidate Marion Pete Jensen touts long service in Idaho's Senate defending minority and majority interests. The appeal stresses experience, training, and education as Idaho assets and asserts he would not harm any group. A vote for Pete is framed as a vote for experience.

Franklin County Idaho Senate Pete

Probate Judge W Paul Merrill Seeks Reign for Franklin County

The candidate expresses pleasure in serving Franklin County and its residents and pledges to continue devoting efforts to the probate judge's office if re-elected.

Franklin County

Emma Davis Reflects on County Treasurer Campaign

County Treasurer candidate Emma Davis pledges re election aims to devote time and best effort to Franklin County duties. She praises taxpayer cooperation and respectful treatment from residents and officials, noting their support keeps work up to date.

Sheriff Hansen Pledges Fair Treatment and Confidentiality

Elias L. Hansen states his sheriff office aims for fairness and justice in all cases. He vows courteous handling of mistakes and full assistance, promising to safeguard confidences and extend courtesy to youth and adults if reappointed.

Sheriff's Office

Assessor Funk invites Franklin County visitors to review property charts

Marlowe B. Funk expresses dedication to honest service as Franklin County Assessor. He explains income and vehicle license duties, property assessment standards, and cooperation with the State Board of Equalization. He invites owners to inspect air photos, charts, and records in the Assessor's office and offers explanations on request.

State Board of Equalization Franklin County State Equalization Board

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