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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1945

Page

11

Opposition to federal water control in Idaho highlighted

Grass roots opposition by the Southeastern Idaho Irrigation Projects association and local industries targets federal plans to govern water rights, contrasting Bureau of Reclamation usage with proposed Columbia River Authority. Congressman Jed Johnson touts Grand Coulee dam’s wartime contributions and questions CVA reforms amid ongoing debates over water management and manpower.

Southeastern Idaho Irrigation Projects Association Idaho Bonneville Columbia River Authority Glen Taylor Bureau of Reclamation Grand Coulee Dam Bureau Jed Johnson Mammoth America Coulee Johnson CVA

Demobilization pleas clash with army red tape

Idaho lawmakers criticize slow military demobilization as Rep. Dworshak calls for early discharge. The shortage of farm workers prompts talk of furloughing soldiers to harvest the bumper crop, while tax money funds extended service.

Henry Dworshak Boise Congress Dworshak Bistline Pocatello Bisline Idaho Ted U War Department Sen. Thomas

Not Just A Recess In Japan Says Radio Propaganda

The Idaho Daily Statesman quotes Tokyo radio urging that Japan be subdued and beaten until it submits to Gen MacArthur. It argues Hirohito must bow to allied aims and that future terms will be dictated by occupiers, labeling Japan an outlaw nation unfit for years.

Japan Tokyo Radio Tokyo Hirohito Gen MacArthur Idaho Daily Statesman

Editorials On Atomic Power And Blackfoot Hospital Clean Up

Two Citizen editorials were read on KIDO Boise during Idaho Editorializes hour. Broadcast from the state capital, the readings reflect state opinion. The pieces discuss atomic power postwar world and the Blackfoot hospital cleanup by state administration.

Citizen KIDO Boise Idaho Blackfoot Hospital

Preston Readies First County 4 H Fair

Franklin county’s first 4-H club fair will be held in Preston on September 13. Leo the lion from MGM studios visits Preston on Tuesday, roaring as the world’s best known animal. C H Nuffer chosen to replace Gen H F Robinson as supervising engineer of the Indian Irrigation service at Albuquerque. On September 1 Mr and Mrs John N McQueen celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with ninety-two relatives attending.

Franklin County Preston Leo C H W Nuffer Gen. H. F. Robinson The Indian Irrigation Service Albuquerque New Mexico John N McQueen

Water mains break underscores need for replacement

The town faced a full day without water after a Sunday break in the water mains. William Warner has joined the Utah Field Artillery and trains in Salt Lake City. Four missionaries were called to report their missions at conference Sunday. Dr Milo Wheeler buys John C Christensen home and will move to Preston soon. Attorney P J Evans relocates from Malad to Preston with family. Earl McClurg returns home on furlough from the Idaho National Guard. Blanche Kendall Thomas, formerly with Oneida Academy, returns Sept 28 with E Forrest Taylor Dramatic company.

William Warner Utah Field Artillery Salt Lake City Joseph A. Morrison Harvey Leroy Neeley Simpson Roper B. R. Parkinson Milo Wheeler John C Christensen Preston

From where I sit

Joe Marsh discusses a mad dog scare caused by rumors in the county. He notes gossip about soldiers at Army camps spreading unfounded claims, and argues rumors harm morale more than actual incidents. He emphasizes milk and beer among soldiers and defends the army’s behavior.

Phoebe Token

Head of Rams Accepted For Pocatello Sale

A total of 715 head of rams has been accepted for the 19th annual Pocatello fall range ram sale on September 29. 42 Idaho purebred breeders will exhibit their best rams including Hamp shires Suffolk s Suffolk Hampshires Columbias Lincoln Rambouillet Corriedales Lin colns and Panamas. The sale is supervised by a state wide committee led by Robt S Blastock with chairmanship and participation from Filer Moscow Bliss Sodal Springs and Bliss.

Pocatello M. C Claar Idaho Wool Growers Assasciation Idaho Claar

Wedding Announcements Available In Various Styles

Large stock of wedding announcements in all sizes including simple cards and two page folded formats. Competitive prices with prompt service on all orders. Inquire Citizen.

Quirky Snapshots Stir Local Newsroom’s Paper

A collage of humorous lines and stray captions shows a local column mixing whimsy and oddball vignettes. Characters like Bill Geddes and Bill Tanner, references to Hiroshima, and quips about life and hotel stays fill the page alongside stray jokes and old-timey witticisms.

Bill Geddes Bill Tanner Bill Geddes

Lost tie clasp yields two replacements in ad note

Louis Bowman notes in the Tri County News that after advertising a missing ten year old tie clasp two weeks ago they received two stylish replacements for the birthday. The item was lost for some time and the ad prompted the responses.

Louis Bowman Tri- County News

Bear Lake County Shows Farm Count and Land in 1945

The 1945 preliminary census lists Bear Lake county Idaho with 731 farms up from 711 in 1940 and 821 in 1935. Total farm area reaches 336 507 acres, compared with 259 934 in 1940 and 265 277 in 1935, with an average farm size of 460 acres. Final figures await Washington tabulation and may change.

Bear Lake Idaho Irus B. Hammond Idaho Calls Bear Lake County Hammond Bureau of the Census Washington

Awards at Lava 4-H Fair Highlight X-Cello Club

At the Lava 4-H fair last weekend the X-Cello Nutrition club of Mound Valley led by Mrs. J D McGregor won top honors in Home Products Judging with Florene Harris Virginia Adams and Gwen Bennett. The high score team receives a 4 H flag set. In Record Book and Story Contest Sr Division Barbara McGregor led with Barbara McGregor and Alice Adams of X-Cello Nutrition club and Sherry Christiansen of Nutrition Queens. Jr Division awarded Jeannine McKay Downey Canning club and Sharon Harrison Ever Sharp Clothing Central with notable placements. The Sr Home Economics and Health Demonstration saw Alice Adams and Barbara McGregor of X Cello Foods club.

Lava Florene Harris Virginia Adams Gwen Bennett X-Cello Nutrition Club Mound Valley J D. McGregor Barbara McGregor X-Cello Clothing Club Alice Adams X-Cello Nutriton Club Sherry Christiansen Nutrition Queens Club Downey Jr Jeannine McKay Downey Canning Club Sharon Harrison Eversharp Clothing Club of Central Gloria Wilson Xcello Foods Club

Nutrition and Homemakers contest results list

Velda Olson and Barbara Thompson win in the Downey Handy Dandy Nutri tion club division while Noma Lee McGregor and Joelene Jensen lead the X-Cello Canning club A Blue Rosette goes to top teams. Sr division prizes include first Betty Hogan Thatcher and second Marion Crossley Lava. Jr division sees Joelen Jensen X-Cello club first and Rhea Myers Downey Clothing second. Verna Hendrickson wins $5 prize for Boys club.

Velda Olson Barbara Thompson Handy Dandy Nutrition Club Downey, Jr Noma Lee McGregor Joelene Jensen X-Cello Canning Club Merna Ransom Joan Adams Cleveland Jolly Ten Health Club Helen Adams Verna Hendrickson Jolly Ten Betty Hogan Thatcher Marion Crossley Lava Virginia Adams X-Cello Club Rhea Myers Downey Clothing Club Barbara McGregor Mound Valley Alma Marley Kiwanis Arimo Livestock Club X-Cello Nutrition Club

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