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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
1
Tom Heath, general manager of the Vocals company, says the beet crop faces 1943 payment finalization this week. Growers are urged to irrigate beets properly to improve yields as the season progresses.
Mae Tue. i petvice fare jana NE and Bibgene Clair mourn the death of a child born June 19 1936 at Preston. Survivors include parents one brother and two sisters Mrs Larue Powell of Walford California Miss Anderson and Mrs Anderson of Salt Lake City and two grandparents.
Readable fragments mention a planned event on September 12 and a reselection at 10 am. The text includes names and times but is fragmented and unclear.
A newly announced merger forms a simple merit company following the dissolution of the Zan Marshall partnership. The asset transfer, purchase terms, and leadership experience are noted as key factors in the transition for ongoing service provision.
Disjointed text outlines a national drive titled the Yasho War Fund. Franklin county and other centers will host committees led by Governor McCune to promote a campaign this fall. The plan mentions allocations to relief efforts for sailors, Russia, and other wartime needs.
A general board session included discussions on new bee hive course outlines. Attending teachers from both stakes received instructions. The visit and social hour featured ice cream and sandwiches, marking a jolly close to the recreation event.
A regional civic group led by a church leader has retained counsel to seek a grand jury investigation into alleged corrupt practices by Bonneville County officials in Idaho Falls. The Allied Civic group, comprising multiple denominations, aims to uncover misconduct in public office.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Labor Day event by a club with rides and 8 members. Mentions Brenan Books and Satie. Appears to reference a local annual gathering held on a Monday with silent activities and bests noted.
Fragmentary text mentions Briston feet and honors with numbers like 74 and names such as Black. Content is incomplete and lacks coherent events or context.
Wartime updates report a Marine unit at a base near Seattle preparing for active duty in the Pacific. Pvt Glenn Petterborg returns home on furlough from Camp Roberts. Lt C DelMar Kearl, son of local residents, is wounded in France and convalesces in an army hospital after shrapnel injuries from a German plane.
Local residents discuss a new port development plan described as growing and potentially transformative. The article cites community praise for initiative led by Marvin Talbot and notes cross country efforts connected to the project.
The Rotary club heard about a hunting trip by Captain Keith Greaves and challenged Fred Lewis and Challis to bring back trophies. Evans cancelled his scheduled appearance on the program this week.
Congress reaffirms support for the school lunch program and authorizes funds to help ensure every child regardless of income receives a nutritious meal. Agencies and local groups may sponsor the program with written authorization.
Residents near Antelope report their bags from the hunt last week. Names listed include Allen Cutler, John Homer Johnson, Capt. Lynn Hale, Wayne Evans, Elvin Cutler, Wilford Stokes, Harold Wenkie, Dora Yeana Gamble, Wayne Tingey, Frank Foss, Nash Brothers, and Harold Allen.
Fragmentary OCR yields scattered names and terms. Mentions of Mackay and Pere appear with unclear context. Other terms include Seanad and various company labels. no coherent event or outcome is discernible.
James Lorin Williams 62, longtime Clifton LDS Ward patriarch, died in Mesa Arizona from arthritis after a 150 year life tied to Oneida stake and Clifton schools. Born July 18, he served as bishop and patriarch, leaving a widow and several children and grandchildren.
Local board members review September 13 14 and 15 registration timelines for area schools. Bevan Clifton Teasureton Banida Mink Creek Limpsey Mapleton East Side Fairview Winder Riverdale Elda Glendale mentioned as communities in the district. Mr Bryant Kear arrivéd from Hollywood Florida Tuesday with family to supervise orders and stay in Preston.
A contested election at the Preston Independent School named Campbell Dabibed Winsna Goenban as chair. The trial count showed more voters cast ballots than in any previous school election. The new board will take office next week and be supplemented by the holdover members.
A July report from the local Red Cross outlines welfare and financial assistance for servicemen and their families, including messages to and from prisoners of war. Miss Hawkes coordinates copies of war newspapers and prisoner notes, with contact cards for relatives and inspected war-missing correspondence.
An alumnus of Downey High School, Downey, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1947 and served overseas since January. He was wounded on Guam and his parents were notified Wednesday while he remained in hospital.
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