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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1943

Page

2

Ammunition Request By Game Commission May Bring Results

Idaho officials report a tentative release of 1 260 900 shotgun shells and 6 575 600 center-fire rifle rounds from the War Production Board through the Fish and Wildlife Service. A national committee urges controlled sales, license notations, and forms to limit buyers, with allocations by caliber and region.

Idaho U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fish and Game Idaho Game Department James Q. Beck War Production Board Boise Ammunition Committee National Committee Winchester Savage Remington

Wings Presented to Mother for Cadet Blaine Peterson

Mrs. Joel Peterson received the Army Air Force wings for Cadet Blaine Peterson who died in a plane crash August 14 near Luke Field Arizona. The insignia, sent by General H H Arnold, honors his life in training to become a pilot. The letter urges Mrs. Peterson to wear the wings in memory of his service.

Joel Peterson Blaine Peterson H. H. Arnold Army——Air. Force Santa Ana California Peterson Army Air Force Blaine B. Peterson Hfe Army Air Forces Thomas A. Lee Luke Field Arizona

Preston High Elects Officers In Annual Student Vote

Preston high school students chose officers after a Friday assembly. Seniors elected Reed Cutler as president Glenda Smith as vice president Dorothy Hollingsworth as social manager. Juniors elected Jack Swainston president Beverly Bell vice president Shirley Palmer secretary Reed Hawkes social manager. Sophomores elected Judd Bowles president Betty Ann McCune vice president Keith Anderson secretary Ray Oliverson social manager.

Preston High School Reed Cutler Glenda Smith Dorothy Hollingsworth Jack Swainston Beverly Bell Shirley Palmer Reed Hawkes sSophomores Judd Bowles Betty Ann McCune Keith Anderson Ray Oliverson

Salesbooks Offered by The Citizen for Order

We take orders for salesbooks and will arrange production at the largest manifolding company in the west. The price is guaranteed to equal any standard order.

West

Indians Triumph 20-0 In season opener against Idaho Falls

Preston Indians defeat Idaho Falls Tigers 20 to 0 at Highland Park field in Ida ho Falls Friday in the season debut. Moser 30 yard interception return for a touchdown sets tone. Merrill adds extra points as Pickett scores late. Coach Johnson rotates squads, with multiple players getting action. There are two early fumbles for Preston and seven by Idaho Falls, with four recovered by the Tigers.

Preston—Indians Idaho Falls Tigers Highland Park Field Idaho Falls Indians Preston Moser Jerry Merrill Cecil Lloyd Reed Cutler Alan Pickett Johnson Eames R. Johnson Bowles Porter Hone Swainston Rogers Pickett M. Johnson Merrill

Sgt Kirkbride recounts Kiska landing and Japanese booby traps

Sgt Billy R Kirkbride recalls landing on Kiska Island with the first regiment to confront Japanese forces. He describes abandoned Japanese booby traps and land mines, harsh conditions, and long exhaustion before retreat. He notes a five foot mossy crawl for tent poles, constant fog, scarce dry clothes, and costly rations. He adds a five day Preston visit before returning to duty with the American Canadian parachute group.

Billy R. Kirkbride Kiska Island Billy United States Washington Preston Ver‘mont

Repair Center Planned For Preston Building Expansion

A Preston facility is set to begin with a white cinder block repair shop and a second building to serve as a warehouse after completion. Utah Power is rearranging lines over the site, cost estimates run into tens of thousands. George Stanger Implement will pass the International agency to Deane Jensen when the new building opens. Waitresses are wanted at Merrill's Confectionary with after school or daytime shifts.

George Stanger Deane Jensen Ste

All About Home Canning Promotion In 1940s Ad Style

Advertisement urges readers to obtain the Hand book of Home Canning 1943 edition by sending 15 cents to Box 660-CB Oakland 4 California. Instructions promise prompt mailing and a guide to finishing the canning season in grand style.

Oakland California

Pair of Eye Glasses Held at Citizen

A small notice reports a pair of eyeglasses found at a Citizen location. The finder may claim them by contacting local authorities with a description matching the item.

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