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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
2
A Preston reader reports visitors from Denver arranging for recruiting workers for strategic defense work on the coast. The letter questions quota plans and warns against drafts from local retail and agricultural sectors, suggesting civilian economy strain and fear of overreach by manpower authorities.
The county demonstrates growing support for an annual fair as the recent small fair drew over 2000 spectators to horse pulling contests and several thousand more inspected the event with minimal promotion.
Opinion argues for a full scale fair next year to stimulate new and better crops and livestock. It notes possible new buildings and higher premiums, but asserts the investment would pay off through improved farm production and dividends for the county.
The editorial explains a proposed ballot amendment creating a four member tax commission to replace duties of the state board of equalization in property assessments for utilities and in county assessor reviews. It requires governor appointment with senate consent for six year terms with party balance. The piece notes existing bureaus perform similar work and declines to endorse.
While working in a gravel pit at Riverdale last Thursday Lorin Winger and Milton Packer were nearly buried when a bank collapsed. Packer freed himself and helped uncover Winger. Packer suffered a broken leg and Winger multiple broken ribs.
Social rounds report visits by Mrs James Abbott Mrs Dick Gibbs and Mrs Duane Merrill in Brigham City after peaches. Mrs Lula Esterholt of Ogden visited her parents Mr and Mrs Wm C Gambles Sr last week. O E Millard of Logan traveled to Swan Lake on business Saturday. Mrs Jesse Sage and daughter Jo Ann of Pocatello were guests at W H Millard's home. Mr and Mrs O E Hendricks returned from Washington where they had been visiting.
Relatives report the death of Mrs Cecil Hendricks of Pasco Washington. Mrs Ed Quigley was in Swan Lake and Downey on business. Alma Hadley and Bernice dined with Mr and Mrs Tom Bloxham. Mr and Mrs John Hendricks of Pasco stayed with Mr and Mrs Willard Hadley. Kay Gibbs' family hosted a dinner as she prepares to join the armed services. Mr and Mrs David Kendall of Oxford visited Swan Lake. The Swan Lake ward plans a party for Kay Gibbs who leaves Friday. Pvt Paul Havner and Mrs Havner and baby left for Denver to visit his parents. Mr and Mrs Claude Cooper and family were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J A Hadley.
A collage of jokes and quips about soldiers, nurses, and home front life from wartime, including playful lines about ghastly experiences, rationing, dental care, and relationships. The items feature punchlines on GI culture, love, and daily hardships with period voice and casual humor.
Corporal Joseph W Ransom visits Cleveland for 15 days before returning to Camp Haan California. Seaman Rulon Covert and Seaman 1/c Paul Adams spend leaves with families in Cleveland as Adams nears Pacific fleet assignment after torpedo training. Civic events include Grace high school attendance and Primary convention in Grace Seminary with local honorees. Mr and Mrs Gale J Barney welcome an 8 lb 6 oz baby girl born September 12.
Miss Roma Sorensen of Albion returns to Cleveland Saturday to begin teaching at the Celveland small grade school. Mrs Bess Nielsen will teach the larger grades.
A 1940s Passing Parade feature reviews the rise of American art from humble beginnings to global prominence. John Nesbitt’s program explores how Grandpa’s old notions of art contrast with modern standards as the graphic story traces evolving tastes and cultural status.
Americans look across the ocean for manifest art and decoration while local masters such as Sloane Soyer Marsh Walkowitz Birchfield Benton Ivan and Marvin Albright are cited as key figures in fostering a new American art consciousness seen at their easels in Grandpa Called It Art.
Weather forecast signals last call for painting season as Jack Frost approaches. Dick urges readers to prepare now and visit the advertised painting supply source for all needs.
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