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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
2
War Food Administration sets the 1945 beet crop price at 12.50 per ton including Sugar Act payments. Growers gain predictable income next year as beets remain profitable while other crops may dip after the war. Farm labor shortages and relief expectations are noted as influencing profitability.
A Citizen editorial reproduction condemns a magician’s 3888 1944 numerology linked to world leaders and dates. It argues such coincidences collapse under scrutiny, urging focus on solid private employment rather than subsidies, and laments the fate of youths casualties amid war.
A collection of jokes and phrases from soldiers and officers highlighting light humor about army life. Bits about furlough, medals, running to safety, cootie arithmetic, and misheard phrases show camaraderie and wartime wit amid routines of post office odors and nicknames.
A letter salutes parents and loved ones for sacrifices in Preston, praising their devotion and urging better living. It honors those who “have not died in vain” and asks all to show gratitude through unity and service.
Wilford Stokes announces that all farmers harvesting grass and legume seeds may receive special AAA payments, even without signing plan sheets before June 1. The $12.5 million appropriation expands relief beyond those who filed earlier, with rates of 3.5 dollars per acre for most grasses and legumes and per pound rates for red and white clover and alfalfa seed.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Jorgensen of Pocatello visited the home of Mr and Mrs Golden Geddes this weekend. Mrs Melvin Miles visiting her husband A S Miles at Far Ragut. Miss Fern Hubsmith accompanied her to Riere. she will agree with Mrs Herman Cars this week.
The report notes visits by Mr and Mrs Thern Lowe of Soda Springs and several Preston residents. Activities include church gatherings, a 2 minute talk by Marvin Hollingsworth, a Sunday Aaronic Priesthood service, and a reunion at Joseph Christensen’s home. About 50 people attended with roasting, watermelon, and socializing across Saturday and Sunday events.
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