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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1943

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Twenty-Seven September Call for Selective Service

Franklin county Selective Service to call 27 men in September nine teen of whom passed the examination at Pocatello eight transfers from the local board to other boards. The 19 examined at Pocatello included Luther B Boyd Leroy A Archibald Denzil M Carter Harold C Lowe and others. Local Board No 1 will inventory September 16 to October 4 and urges only urgent requests for information. Agencies will remain open for new registrants on their 18th birthday and 3-A registrants should submit employment status by mail during the period.

Franklin Army Examining Board Pocatello Luther B. Boyd Leroy A. Archibald Denzil M. Carter Harold C. Lowe Clifton A Wills John B. Martin Delbert J. Bosworth Calvin Q. Morrison DeLamar Palmer Roy S Callister Arthur M. Hedin Orrin W. Larsen Gene L Webster Ronald L. Geisler Delvid N. Kodolt Eldon I. Larsen Laval

PIL Names Workers for PTA Committees in Preston

Preston PTA announced Friday the names of committee members for the Parent Teacher Association year. Willis Hendricks chairs the program committee with Lyle Shipley Ida Cutler and Eva Jenkins. Cleo Swen- 500 is finance chair with Harland Simmons Virgil Knudson. Mrs. Co. D. Booker heads publicity. Mrs. Sned Fryer handles publications. hospitality by Mrs. Earl Weaver and Mrs. Norman Steele. Dorothy Johnson chairs membership with Inette Wison Grace Packard and Ermathers. Schools’ representatives include Hattie Greaves Grace Valentine and Fannie Thomas. Mrs. Fred Davis leads the summer round-up. The opening PTA social featured a Pacific island trip courtesy Wayne Decker of Salt Lake City.Sept. 8 R. Bjorkman introduced faculty. Oretta Carlson spoke on the school lunch program. The PTA plans to fund an extra electrical stove for the lunch center and to raise funds for the cooking unit with a project announced by President Carol Condie for the October festival.

Parent-Teacher? Association Willis Hendricks Lyle Shipley Ida Cutler Eva Jenkins Cleo Swen- 500 Harland Simmons Virgil Knudson Co. D. Booker Sned Fryer Earl Weaver Norman Steele Dorothy Johnson Inette Wison Grace ‘Packard Ermathers Hattie Greaves Fannie Thomas Lois Goaslind Jefferton Grace. Valentine Fred Davis PTA Pacific Wayne Decker Salt Lake City R. Bjorkman Oretta Carlson Carol Condie

Wayne Evans Speaks at Rotary Luncheon on Grain Prices

Wayne Evans manager of the Franklin County Grain Growers was principal speaker at the weekly Rotary luncheon. He discussed the grain situation in the county and how surplus affects market prices. Musical numbers supplemented the program presided over by Arthur Johreer with W. Paul Merrill as program chairman.

Wayne’ Evans Franklin County Rotary Arthur Johreer W. Paul Merrill

Secretary of State Curtis Visits Preston on Tuesday

Secretary of State George Curtis visited Preston from Lava where he took Mrs Curtis for a rest at the Foundation. The third term Idaho official spoke at the Citizen office, hinted at potential runs for governor or senator, and urged optimism on the war effort. He met with Attorney P Evans and local party leaders before departing.

George Curtis Preston Lava Curtis Foundation Citizen Office Idaho

Glennon Named To Fill Downing's Unexpired Term

Gov Bottolfsen appointed Glennon of Pocatello to complete the unexpired Fifth District Judge term after Judge Jay L Downing's death in an auto crash near Mountains Home on September 6. Glennon, a prominent Republican, had broad Bar support and Idaho career as Custer County attorney and state representative.

Glennon Pocatello C. A. Bottolfsen Fifth District Jay L. Downing Mountains Home South Idaho Fifth Judicial District Bar Association Clark County Missouri Valparaiso- University— College Law- In Valparaiso Bbar Indiana Supreme Court Idaho Idaho Supreme ‘ Court Custer Salmon Challis Lemhi Downing A._C._ Gordon Roy , Black, Frey Tydeman and ‘Co R. Baum

Only One Case of Infantile Paralysis in Franklin County

Local health and school officials report no outbreak of infantile paralysis in Franklin county amid rumors. A few cases are under observation due to a cold and mild sore throat epidemic since school began. Nurses and physicians screen new and returning students. Miss Kelsey from Cache County public health trains in Kinney treatment aiding a six year old patient who improved Thursday.

Franklin County Clara’. Howard Kelsey Health Department Cache County Kinney Ruben Buttars

Repair Center Planned Here

Willard and Deane Jensen plan a large International Harvester service center in Preston to repair farm implements. The building will sit on State Street near the Crockett property with material allocations by WPB and land purchased from Edwin J. Crockett. Deane Jensen will manage the firm and a full line of IH products may be sold.

Preston South State International—Harvester— Company Crockett Property WPB State Russ’ Crockett Edwin J. Crockett Axel Johnson Crockett Willard and Deane Jensen Willard International Company Salt Lake City Loran Johnson

Harvest On Church Project By Aaronic Priesthood Boys

Aaronic Priesthood boys of Cleveland ward under Dee L Andreasen completed harvesting a wheat project on Milo Nance property. They cleared sagebrush, fenced, planted, and after expenses have 75 dollars in bank and 100 bushels stored. They funded all dues and church welfare gifts from the project.

Aaronic Priesthood Cleveland Ward Dee L. Andreasen Milo Nance Andreasen Ig van Bannock Blake

Bean Harvest Underway In Franklin County Fields

Harvest of string beans begins at Franklin with California Packing plant processing to finish by week end. About 40 acres of beans in county, 250 acres ready for harvest near Franklin. Plant aims to complete bean run by October 1. Superintendent Ivan Geary notes slow harvest due to weather but quality matches prior crops.

Franklin County California Packing Franklin Frankinn Ivan Geary

First Ward YSMIA Officers Named in Listing

New officers for the First Ward YSMIAs include Miss LaRue Taylor as secretary Mrs LeArta Hammond as treasurer director Mrs Ruth Webber as speech arts Mrs Louise Olsen Geleanor and Mrs Leathan Hart as bee keeper in a brief listing of roles and names.

LaRue Taylor LeArta Hammond Ruth Webber Louise Olsen Leathan Hart

August War Bond Sales Report For Franklin County

Franklin County's August bond drive shows total sales of 18 043 15 against a quota of 26 400 00. Details list First Security Bank Preston Post Office Federal Land Bank Franklin Post Office and wage allotment purchases totaling the amount, plus funds from Rodeo activity and war savings stamps. Third War Loan Drive is led by Campaign Chairman Ben B Johnson with Weldon Nash Rulon Dunn and TR Bowden aiding municipal and corporate purchases. county quota is 276000 00 or 35 per person. PFC and Mrs Lloyd Hall visited with his parents Jos and Mrs Hall before medical discharge. they will return to Medford Oregon.

Pranklin Finnance Committee Boise R. R. Rowell First Security Bank Preston Federal Land Bank Franklin Franklin County Ben B Johnson Weldon Nash Franklin Stake Rulon Dunn Oneida ‘Stake Bowden PFC Lloyd. Hall Jos. Et Hall Hall Medford Oregon

Evans Elected President of Idaho Southeast Bar Association

P J Evans, longtime Idaho City lawyer and prominent Idaho Bar member, was elected president of the Idaho Southeast Bar Association at a Pocatello meeting attended by thirty members. He succeeds P A McDermott with FM Bistline as vice president and R D Merrill as secretary treasurer. The session began at 1 50 p m and endorsed L E B Glennon of Pocatello for the Fifth district judgeship.

P. J. Evans Idaho Bar Association Idaho Southeastern Bar Association Pocatello Evans P. A. McDermott Jay L. Downing L EB. Glennon

Price Board Convenes With OPA Director

R D Fields regional director of the OPA met with the local price panel on Thursday to review district problems and found no major violations. Panel members include J A Luthy chairman H R Bingham Don Greaves Mrs G C Kilgore and Mrs Howard Johnson. The board's role is to check OPA regulations and investigate public complaints in the community.

R. D. Fields OPA Price Board J. A. Luthy H.R. Bingham Don Greaves G. C. Kilgore Howard Johnson Office of Price Administration

Rirle Promoted to Soda Springs Penney Manager

Walter Rirle assistant manager at Preston J C Penney will manage the Soda Springs store after transferring from Preston. His wife and family will follow soon. Rirle, a Lewiston Utah native, has been active in the community and Lions Club. Glen Campbell left the Soda Springs post for Winnemucca Nevada. Ralph Strub cannot confirm a replacement.

Walter Rirle Preston J. c. Penney Soda Springs ‘Penney Riries Preston Kalispell Montana Lewiston Utah Birle Soda Glen’ Campbell Winnimucka Nevada Rirle Preston Lions Ralph Strub Loca

Idaho Citizens urged to buy bonds to meet war quota

In Franklin county the bond drive for a $275000 quota trails, reaching only 21 percent with 33 percent of time elapsed. Chairman Ben Johnson urged citizens to sacrifice and invest savings to aid soldiers, and Idaho Governor Bottolfsen offered a six foot flag as incentive for counties meeting quotas.

Italy Franklin County Johnson

Officials Act To Avert Disease In Franklin County

A public meeting in Preston led by Dr. David Cutler addressed preventing an infantile paralysis outbreak. County officials urged strict sanitation and food display rules for merchants, including coverings for foods and no on-wall displays, with cooperation promised by local businesses.

Preston P. _Packer Ogden Salt Lake City T He’ County Guay Franklin County Cutler

Ration Office Closed September 27 For Processing

Mrs. Jessie Budge announces the ration office will close for one day on Monday September 27 to allow clerks to process truck books for the fourth quarter. Doors will be closed to other patrons.

Jessie_Budge

Oneida Stake Old Folks Social Brighten Community

The Oneida Stake Third Ward hosted a Friday social for about two hundred invited guests. Leon Forsgren led a stake committee in organizing a warm evening with a sumptuous chicken dinner, group singing, and remarks by community leaders. The event honored the eldest attendees Mrs Christina Wallgren and Alvin Crockett, with assistance from Pauls Cafe and Relief Society members.

Third Ward Oneida Leon Foragren Orful Third Award Relief Society Paul's Cafe Iby Bae Goldie. Christensen Paul R. Wynn Nora Phillips Fourth Ward Emily Evans R. Kern Charles _Shumway Foragren Wm. E. Crane Dell Hymas Christina Wallgren Alvin Crockett Mr. Forsgren Hymas Gus O'sen Thomas K. Greaves Melvin Taylor Virgil Geddes Jemima Crane Albert B .Walker Roy Walker Fred Coburn Lavon Larzon Wanoon Es Co Oy

750 Rams Are Listed For Sale At Pocatello Ram Sale

Arrangements are shaping up for the 17th annual Pocatello ram sale on October 2. Robert S. Blastock of Filer, chairperson, notes top offerings from Idaho purebred flocks. The event, sponsored by the Wool-growers Association, draws 750 rams from over 60 breeders.

Pocatello Wool-Growers Association Blastock Idaho

Four Points Stressed To Stop Epidemic

City health departments urge public cooperation in a four point sanitation program to curb infantile paralysis and other infectious diseases. Avoid handling food in displays, keep eaten food covered and clean, keep under 17s out of public places, and confine a sick child at home until a doctor clears them.

Bishop Sustained in Banida Ward Change

John A. Christensen was released as bishop of the Banida ward in Oneida stake at the ward conference last Sunday evening. Fred L. Gregerson Jr. was sustained as the new ward bishop and J. Werb Sparks was named ward clerk. President Paul Wynn announced the changes.

John A. Christensen Banida Oneida Christensen Fred L. Gregerson, Jr J. Werb Sparks Gregerson Paul Wynn

Strawberry Canyon Fire Extinguished After Careless Smoking

Fire guards battled a blaze in Strawberry Canyon last week. The effort took substantial afternoon and evening time to control. Officials attributed the fire to a careless smoker.

Strawberry Canyon

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Pocatello Board PIL Wayne Evans Bar Cleveland C. P.A Soda Springs Ben Johnson Bac Naziland Serafino Dwight Griswold Nebraska Joan Chamber of Commerce David Cutler Food Firme Banida Ward
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