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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
1
The state invites a regional program at the courthouse on October 12 with visitors including Robert Airshie attorney general John Sanborn lieutenant governor N P Nielsen state auditor and James Keiting secretary of state.
A meeting of the club drew visitors including 553 McAllister of Utah Power Captain Maxine Merrill of SWACs and Lt Winant of the Marine Corps. Members enjoyed two selections by Avinonatier ty Sirena Hendricks.
Fragmentary notes show Guernsey Cale brought to county custody after an unspecified pursuit. Details are unreadable but indicate an attempted improvement or effort linked to the subject.
Anette Wilson county Red Cross chairman announced the winter work program and urged every woman in the county to assist. The project aims to deliver wares and goods by June 1, 1945 and lists hospital aid items, continuing the chapter’s servicemen support. A chapter meeting is set for September 25 with invites open to interested parties.
Ralph Es Simpson of Og bought the Western Auto firm and new owner Stevan North state invites friends to visit the Persisna building location. Cole operated the plant for the last three years and remains uncertain about future plans.
County officials led by Auditor Cleo Swenson released the 1944 tax figures showing a mill reduction proposal and the breakdown of state and county levies. The notice lists current funds including the expense and courthouse bonds with stated millage and dollar allocations, reflecting a shift in the county budget for the year.
A fragmented report notes last year’s fund drive raised about 380000 with 34000 used by local administrations. The remainder was sent to national committees as disbursements for the National War Fund and other operations. October 9 is cited for an annual start with large national figures and personnel contributions.
Preston Indians meet North Cache Bulldogs on Friday at Local Held arena aiming for a third win this season after beating Idaho Falls and Pocatello. The Bulldogs boast a strong lineup and will try to derail Preston's bid with their recent defensive focus.
Lt Commander Dowd, a former school officer candidate, was commissioned Ensign six months after enlisting. He rose to lieutenant junior grade and then lieutenant commander. Well known in Preston and Franklin County, Mrs Dowd now presides in Idaho Falls. The officer is stationed in New Orleans at present.
The fragment notes hall child pres Burns received a week ago with Bishop Leslie Cole referenced. It lists survivors including grandparents Mr and Mrs James Nelson of Weston and Mr and Mrs D J Hall of Fairylow, plus parents and brother.
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A Franklin County Court House gathering is set for Thursday September 28 at 8 30 pm. Democratic candidates including Charles Gossett Arnold Williams and Frank Taney will attend. The party committee meeting scheduled for Saturday night was postponed to allow listening to President Roosevelt nationwide radio broadcast.
The War Price and Rationing Board spokesman says token use will end after October 1. Householders with fewer than ten tokens may pool with others to share processed foods at points.
A fragment from hospital notes reports the birth of a baby to Mrs Burton in Cleveland. The date shows September 21 but other details are unclear due to damaged text.
A local department aims to obtain a new truck for county road maintenance. Luncheon guests included Mrs Harvey Bickmore and Mrs c Booker at Mrs Vernon Jensen’s Riverdale home.
Winners from Bannock and Franklin counties will be honored at a Friday banquet for the Utah Power and Light essay contest. C Wanner of Franklin County and Mrs Warner of Bannock County are cited for essays on electricity’s role in home life and rural work, including using electric appliances. The awards event, with J W Hale presiding, is planned for September 22 at Preston, with participation from county leaders and agriculture groups.
The article notes absentee ballots mailed to servicemen and voters this fall. Auditors estimate at least half of service ballots are expected to be delivered. ballots require correct address and signature to be sent. The process involves party applications and proper issuance through the auditor.
The Citizen reports on upgrading its printing plant with an automatic press funded through War Production Board sanction. The new equipment, one of two in the western states, aims to boost local capacity and bring town shops to city-level standards. Page three reference notes include mentions of production aids for customers and regional comparisons.
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